a variety of events to meet your competition...

A Variety of Events to Meet Your Competition Needs

Regionals Regionals are stand alone events -- no prior qualification is required to compete.These one-day events are typically held at smaller venues (i.e. high school gyms). All performers re-ceive a participation ribbon (or other commemorative item) to acknowledge their participation. Regional awards are presented to top teams in each division. Divisions are only split by team size (Small/Large) based on final enrollment and USASF division split guidelines. For information regarding bids to end-of-season events please contact [email protected]

Classics Classics are stand alone events -- no prior qualification is required to compete. These one-day events are often, but not always, held in larger venues (i.e. college sports arena or convention centers). All performers receive a participation trading pin (or other commemorative item). Sponsorship “give-aways” may be distributed at select events. Trophies or plaques are awarded to 50% of the teams in each division. For all divisions, an exclusive “Champion” event pin is presented to each first place competitor. For cheer “Prep” division awards see “Prep” division information. Divisions are only split by team size (Small/Large) based on final enrollment and USASF division split guidelines. For information related for bids to end-of-season events please contact [email protected]

Opens These are stand-alone events -- no prior qualification is required to compete. These one-dayevents are often, but not always, held in larger venues (i.e. college sports arena). All performers receive a participation trading pin (or other commemorative item) and sponsorship “give-aways.” Trophies or plaques are awarded to 50% of the teams in each division. For all first place teams, each individual member on the team receives an exclusive 1st place “Champion” event T-shirt. For divisions with 2 or more teams compet-ing, first place teams also receive a “Champion” banner. For cheer “Prep” division awards see “Prep” division information. Divisions are only split by team size (Small/Large) based on final enrollment and USASF division split guidelines. For information related for bids to end-of-season events please contact [email protected]

USA All Star Championships & All Star PREP Championship Teams wishingto compete at USA All Star Championships and/or All Star Cheer Prep Championship need not pre-qualify for this two-day event. All performers receive a participation gift and sponsorship “give-aways.” Trophies, banners and/or plaques are awarded to the top teams in each division (excluding exhibition or evaluation performances). Individual medallions are awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams in each division. An exclusive “Champion” gift is awarded to the first place competitors in each two-day competitive division and a “Champion” banner awarded to the first place team in all divisions. All full-season division teams perform in prelims and finals! For cheer “Prep” division awards see “Prep” division information. Divisions may be split by team size (Small/Large) and D1/D2 based on final enrollment and USASF division split guidelines. Please contact [email protected] if you are attending the event and plan on registering a Special Athlete team. The USA is honored to award bids to the following prestigious end of season events: The Summit Cheer & Dance National Championship, The D2 National Championship, The US Finals and the USASF Cheerlead-ing & Dance World Championships. Please contact [email protected] for bid eligibility requirements. This is event is partnered with Connections Housing to provide housing for all attendees/spectators. Please contact [email protected] to book your hotel accommodations or to request housing exemption.

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Correspondence: You will receive a written “Confirmation of Receipt” for all written correspondence that you send to the USA office related to your competition (i.e. registration form, division changes, cancellation, etc.). A “Confirmation of Receipt” will be sent to you via e-mail or fax within 2 business days of the USA office receiving written correspondence from you. If you do not receive a “Confirmation of Receipt” within that time period, please call the USA office to ensure that we have received your initial correspondence. Please note that it is the team contact’s responsibility to ensure that correspon-dence was received in the USA office. You are not considered registered for any USA event until your payment has been received in full.

The USA is a proud member of the Varsity All Star family of events. All USA All Star events follow the Varsity All Star Scoring System for Cheerleading and Dance. All USA All Star events are Varsity Family Plan Qualifiers.

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@USAallstarChampsPlease contact [email protected] for bid eligibility requirements and event deadlines.

The Summit – Varsity All Levels National Championship

May 3-6, 2018 · Orlando, FloridaCheer Bids – 3 Paid, 5 At-Large + 4 International At-Large Bids

Dance Bids – 1 Paid, 10 At-Large Bids Visit Varsityallstar.com for event specific information for The Summit & The Dance Summit

USASF Cheerleading and Dance World Championships

April 28-30, 2017 · Orlando, FloridaCheer Bids - 3 Paid & 6 At-Large

Dance Bids - 3 Partial Paid & 6 At-LargeTeams must meet bid eligibility requirements to be eligible

to receive Worlds bids at the Championships.The bid eligibility requirements apply to Cheer and Dance bids to the USASF Cheerleading & Dance World Championships (Orlando, FL)

BIDS to the following events will be awarded at the 2018

Teams must meet bid eligibility requirements to be eligible to receive bids at our Championships. Contact Matt Goto at [email protected] for details.

D2 SummitMay 11-13, 2017 · Orlando, Florida

3 Paid, 5 At-Large

2018 Bid Eligibility Requirements

In order for a team to be eligible to receive a bid to The Summit (Cheer

& Dance), The D2 Summit or the USASF Cheerleading & Dance World

Championships the competing program must fulfill the following:

At least 50% of the total cheer/dance program from the gym/program

the team is representing must be registered for the 2018 USA All Star

Championships

orAt least 50% of the total cheer/dance program from the gym/program the

team is representing must have competed in at least 1 (one) prior

USA competition during the 2017-18 season and the bid-eligible team

must have registered and paid in full for USA All Star Championships by the initial registration deadline of

February 16, 2018.

Note that the gym/program will be defined according to the parameters set forth by the USASF. Teams may still compete in Worlds and Summit/D2 Summit qualifying divisions if they do not meet the above criteria, but they will not be eligible to receive a bid.

The US FinalsBids to all of The US Finals events (dates and locations available on

www.TheUSFinals.com) will be awarded at USA All Star Championships in all divisions.

Final placement in competitive division determines teams bid to US Finals event.Gold Bids awarded to teams based on final score & placement.

There are no bid eligibility requirements to qualify or earn a bid to The US Finals at the USA All Star Championships. All registered teams at the championship placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their division qualify to compete at the US Final event of their choice. Gold bids will

be distributed based on overall scores across all divisions at the Championship.

Prep Teams and Special Needs teams please contact [email protected] for The US Finals qualifications.

Visit Varsityallstar.com for event specific information for The D2 Summit.

Categories/Division Rules:Sample scoresheets for all USA competitions will be available on-line by visiting VarsityAllStar.com no later than September 1, 2017. Visit the USA website at usa.varsity.com for the 2017-18 USA All Star Divisions. Refer to the USASF website at www.usasf.net for the USASF Cheer General Safety Rules and Cheer Level Rules.

CHEER CATEGORIES/DIVISIONS

CHEER - All Star NUMBER ON TEAM: Five or more.DIVISIONS: Refer to USASF documents, available to members of the USASF ROUTINE PROCEDURE: Execute routine of your choice using music, words or any combination thereof. Music may be used for the entire length of the routine. Additional general safety rules apply. Music must meet music guidelines (varsity.com/music).GENERAL SAFETY AND LEVEL RULES: As with all cheer categories, refer to the 2017-18 USASF Cheer General Safety Rules and Cheer Level Rules. Props and costuming are limited to the rules and guidelines of the USASF.TOTAL ROUTINE TIME LIMIT: 2 ½ minutes maximum.

CHEER PREP - All StarOffered at Classics, Opens & PREP Championships NUMBER ON TEAM: Five or more.DIVISIONS: Refer to USASF documents, available to members of the USASF ROUTINE PROCEDURE: Execute routine of your choice using music, words or any combination thereof. Music may be used for the entire length of the routine. Additional general safety rules apply. Music must meet music guidelines (varsity.com/music).AWARDS: For Classic and Open competitions, teams will be evaluated by judges and ribbons distributed to each team member based upon the team’s “percentage of perfection” score (Bronze – 79% and below, Silver – 80-89%, Gold – 90% and above). This “percentage of perfection score” will include any penalties, deductions received.

For USA All Star Prep Championships, teams will be evaluated by judges and a plaque awarded to each based upon the team’s “percentage of perfection” score team (Bronze – 79% and below, Silver – 80-89%, Gold – 90% and above). This “percentage of perfection score” will include any penalties, deductions received. In addition, the team with the highest “percentage of perfection” score per age group will receive a trophy and banner for their achievement. A Grand Champion for the highest scoring Level 1 and Level 2 PREP team will also be awarded.GENERAL SAFETY AND LEVEL RULES:As with all cheer categories, refer to the 2017-18 USASF Cheer General Safety Rules and Cheer Level Rules. Please note division and crossover limitation for Prep Cheer Divisions. Teams must also meet USASF Image Policy for appropriate choreography, makeup and uniform guidelines.TOTAL ROUTINE TIME LIMIT: 2 minutes maximum. (Note time limit difference from other all star cheer divisions)

All teams receive scoresheets with constructive comments provided by an expert panel of judges trained on the Varsity All Star Scoring System. Comments are presented to help teams to improve in a positive and supportive manner. Two-day events will weigh Day-1 scores as 25% and Day-2 scores as 75% of the overall event score.

POM - All StarNUMBER ON TEAM: Four or more.DIVISIONS: Refer to USASF documents, available to members of the USASF ROUTINE PROCEDURE: A pom routine incorporates the following characteristics: clean, sharp, strong, precise motions; synchronization; visual effects. It may also include Pom Skills (i.e. pom passes, kick lines, leaps and turns, jumps, etc.). Pom pons must be used 80% of the routine. Males are not required to utilize poms. Music must meet music guidelines (varsity.com/music).SAFETY RULES: As with all dance categories, routines in these divisions must follow all the 2017-18 USASF Dance Rules. Refer to USASF membership documents for rules. Props and costuming are limited to the rules and guidelines of the USASF.TOTAL ROUTINE TIME LIMIT:1:45 minutes minimum/2:30 minutes maximum

JAZZ - All StarNUMBER ON TEAM: Four or more.DIVISIONS: Refer to USASF documents, available to members of the USASF ROUTINE PROCEDURE: A jazz routine can incorporate the following approaches to movement: traditional, stylized, hard-hitting, crisp and/or aggressive, all with possible moments of softness while integrating musicality. Emphasis is placed on body alignment, extension, control, uniformity, communication and technical skills.. Music must meet music guidelines (varsity.com/music).SAFETY RULES: As with all dance categories, routines in these divisions must follow all the 2017-18 USASF Dance Rules. Refer to USASF membership documents for rules. Props and costuming are limited to the rules and guidelines of the USASF.TOTAL ROUTINE TIME LIMIT:1:45 minutes minimum/2:30 minutes maximum

HIP HOP - All StarNUMBER ON TEAM: Four or more.DIVISIONS: Refer to USASF documents, available to members of the USASF ROUTINE PROCEDURE: A hip hop routine incorporates street style movements with emphasis on the following: body isolations and control, rhythm, style, creativity, execution, uniformity and musicality. Music must meet music guidelines (varsity.com/music).SAFETY RULES: As with all dance categories, routines in these divisions must follow all the 2017-18 USASF Dance Rules. Refer to USASF membership documents for rules. Props and costuming are limited to the rules and guidelines of the USASF.TOTAL ROUTINE TIME LIMIT:1:45 minutes minimum/2:30 minutes maximum

CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL - All StarNUMBER ON TEAM: Four or more.DIVISIONS: Refer to USASF documents, available to members of the USASF ROUTINE PROCEDURE: A contemporary or lyrical routine can incorpo-rate the following approaches to movement: organic, pedestrian, tradi-tional modern, and/or traditional ballet. Movement complements the lyric and/or rhythmic value of the music. Emphasis is placed on sustained, expressive movement, control, contraction/release, use of breath, body placement, uniformity, communication and technical skills. Music must meet music guidelines (varsity.com/music).SAFETY RULES: As with all dance categories, routines in these divisions must follow all the 2017-18 USASF Dance Rules. Refer to USASF membership documents for rules. Props and costuming are limited to the rules and guidelines of the USASF.TOTAL ROUTINE TIME LIMIT:1:45 minutes minimum/2:30 minutes maximum

DANCE CATEGORIES/DIVISIONS

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DANCE CATEGORIES/DIVISIONS

VARIETY - All StarOffered at Classics, Opens & Championships NUMBER ON TEAM: Four or more.DIVISIONS: Refer to USASF documents, available to members of the USASF ROUTINE PROCEDURE: A variety routine must include a blend of at least two or more styles throughout the routine. Emphasis should be placed on overall creativity and flow of routine and successful technical execution of the dance styles performed. The style of dance performed will determine which “category” rules a team will follow in the appropriate age division. Music must meet music guidelines (varsity.com/music).SAFETY RULES: As with all dance categories, routines in these divisions must follow all the 2017-18 USASF Dance Rules. Refer to USASF membership documents for rules. Props and costuming are limited to the rules and guidelines of the USASF.TOTAL ROUTINE TIME LIMIT:1:45 minutes minimum/2:30 minutes maximum

Categories/Division Rules:Sample scoresheets for all USA competitions will be available on-line

by visiting VarsityAllStar.com no later than September 1, 2017. Visit the USA website at usa.varsity.com for the 2017-18 USA All Star

Divisions. Refer to USASF membership documents for rules for the most up-to-date listing of these restrictions.

PREP - All Star DanceOffered at Classics, Opens & Championships NUMBER ON TEAM: Four or more.DIVISIONS: Refer to USASF documents, available to members of the USASF ROUTINE PROCEDURE: The Prep designation is offered for emerging teams and dancers. All Category styles in each Age Division will compete together in Prep (Prep Jazz, Prep Pom, Prep Hip Hop, Prep Contemporary/Lyrical, Prep Kick and/or Prep Variety), or may be split when the Splitting Rule for Prep applies. (See USASF Division & Categories for “Combining and Splitting,” and see “Crossovers,” for rules about participating on Prep and Non-Prep teams within the same style). Music must meet music guidelines (varsity.com/music).SAFETY RULES: As with all dance categories, routines in these divisions must follow all the 2017-18 USASF Dance Rules, as well as the additional restrictions listed above that pertain to the “Prep” division. Refer to USASF membership documents for rules for the most up-to-date listing of these restrictions. Props and costuming are limited to the rules and guidelines of the USASF.TOTAL ROUTINE TIME LIMIT:1:45 minutes minimum/2:30 minutes maximum

The Varsity All Star Dance Scoresheet will be used for all divisions with the exception of Dance Worlds divisions. The USASF Dance Worlds scoresheets will be used for the Dance Worlds divisions..

USASF GUIDELINES AND RULES: All USA events will follow the rules and guidelines for both cheer and dance as mandated by the United States All Star Federa-tion (USASF). Many of these rules/guidelines are listed throughout the “General Information,” but not all are listed here. A complete set of these rules/guidelines may be found in USASF membership documents. To become a USASF member, go to www.usasf.net.

ELIGIBILITY: In order to compete, all cheer and dance athletes must be members of the USASF for the 2017-18 season. Entrants must be of-ficial members of their

team and registered athletes with the USASF. Official USASF team rosters that provide proof of each athlete’s membership must be turned in at registration at each USA competition. The penalty for an eligibility violation and/or failure to provide USASF team rosters on the day of an event may be disqualification.

Non-U.S. based teams attending USA events that are not eligible members of the USASF must complete athlete medical release forms and meet the USASF/IASF age guidelines.

For information on USASF athlete membership, visit the USASF website at www.usasf.net. This is a requirement for all cheer and dance athletes.

CATEGORIES/DIVISIONS: The USA and/or its competition personnel reserves the right to delete, combine, or divide categories and divisions as deemed necessary, per the guidelines set forth by the USASF. If categories/divisions are altered, adjustments will be made in the awards.

An individual may not compete against her/himself in the same division/category. An individual may not compete on two teams within the same category type and/or divisions within a category when separated by size (i.e. Large Sr. All Star Level 4 and Small Sr. All Star Level 4 divisions). An athlete may not perform in more than 3 cheerleading routines at a given competition per USASF rules. The penalty for this violation will be disqualification of one of the routines and possible disciplinary action by the USASF. Additional USASF crossover restrictions may apply, depending upon the division(s) for

which a gym has registered.An individual can crossover from different

levels (i.e. All Star Level 3and All Star Level 4 divisions) or crossover within the same level between age groups (i.e. Sr. All Star Level 3 and Jr. All Star Level 3 divisions).

An individual on a cheer “prep” team may not perform/compete on both the “prep” team and a traditional all star cheerleading team at any given event. A dancer may not compete on a “prep” dance team and also on a “non-prep” team in the same style at a given event.

All USA competitions will follow the 2017-18 USASF guidelines for splitting and consolidating divisions based upon final team registration.

MUSIC GUIDELINES: Note the music guidelines that are in place for the 2017-18 competition season. Be sure you are familiar with these guidelines prior to taking any competition floor. Failure to comply may lead to disqualification and forfeiture of all fees (registration, admission or otherwise) associated with a team’s performance.

Music guidelines are being followed at all USA and Varsity Brands events. Competition music must be properly licensed and a team must be able to provide proof of licensing (upon request) at any event where the music is used. If a team cannot provide proof of licensing immediately upon request, the team may be disqualified from the event. For further details visit www.varsity.com/music.

In order for a team’s routine music to be featured in a television broadcast, should this be an option, teams must do the following:- Use an original composition created or

commissioned by you (i.e. an original songand recording to which you own or licensethe rights by written agreement)

- Additionally secure the synchronizationrights. Not all original music providers can/will provide these rights.

- Submit proof of licensing, as well assynchronization rights, when requested afterthe event.

Music is defined as any recorded soundamplified through the competition sound system.

A sound system will be provided. Speed control is not available. Music checks on the main sound system are not permitted. A representative must be present at the sound system at the time of performance. Directors/coaches are asked

to hold onto their own music until the time of performance and to take music back following the performance.

All teams must provide their own MP3 device or smart phone for use on the event provided sound system. Music must be recorded at the correct tempo. Although it is not recommended due to interference that may be caused during a routine, a smart phone may be used for playing music. No cover may be on any MP3 player or smart phone so that a patch cord may be easily inserted into the device. Please ensure that jacks are clean and free of any debris which may impact connectivity. You must ensure that your device has a jack into which a patch cord may be inserted. Note that you may need to acquire an adapter in advance if your player does not have a head phone jack. One or several selections of music may be used, as long as they follow the music licensing rules.

VIDEO MEDIA POLICY:No commercial recording (audio or visual) or commercial live streaming is allowed in the event venue or other event-related venues (including, but not limited to, hotels and restaurants) or on the grounds of any such venues (collectively, “Event Locations”). In the event a team authorizes the commercial recording or streaming in any Event Location, the team will be automatically disqualified. In addition, the personal, non-commercial use of live streaming apps (such as Periscope, Facebook Live, etc.) to capture all or any part of a performance during the event is not permitted. By attending/purchasing admission to the event, each attendee grants permission to Varsity Spirit, LLC and its affiliates, designees, agents, licensees, and invitees to use the image, likeness, actions and statements of the attendee in any live or recorded audio, video, film, or photographic display or other transmission, exhibition, publication, or reproduction made of, or at, the event in any medium, whether now known or hereafter created, or context for any purpose, including commercial or promotional purposes, without further authorization or compensation.

LOGO USAGE:Teams will not be allowed to use any Varsity Spirit Brand logo including: banners, rings, bows, t-shirts, etc. without prior approval from theVarsity Spirit office. The use of the brand letterswill be allowed.

GENERAL INFORMATION (1 OF 3)

ENTRANCE/EXIT: Teams and individuals are encouraged to move on and off the floor as quickly as possible.

PERFORMANCE AREA: Performance surface/area at all competitions will be a regulation basketball court (unless otherwise noted). All cheer competition facilities will have mats on the performance area. The mat will be a carpet bonded foam mat that measures 54’ x 42’ unless otherwise noted next to the Regionals, Opens or Classics date. In that case the floor will be a spring floor measuring 54’ x 42’. Any other exceptions will be noted prior to the time of registration. The cheer floor at all competitions will be removed for the dance divisions. There will be no practicing on the performance floor prior to the competition.

The performance surface is defined as the 42’ x 54’ competition floor. The cheer competition boundary is defined as the performance surface and any immediate adjacent safety border. A deduction will be assessed per occurrence for an athlete that makes contact with both feet outside the competition boundary. Stepping on, or just past the white tape is not a boundary violation.

PERFORMANCE ORDER/SCHEDULES: Typically, but not guaranteed, performance order is based on the receipt of complete registrations, which must include payment for the event. Adjustments to the performance schedule may be necessary due to division/team conflicts. Please note that registration is not complete without accompanying payment. Registration fees are “locked-in” for a team or individual at the time payment is received.

All teams will be given an assigned check-in and warm-up time prior to competition. Warm up area sizes and/or flow will vary depending on the competition location. A minimum of a 30’x 42’ carpet bonded mat for cheer teams will be available at all venues.

The “Person to Receive Correspondence” will be sent/emailed a tentative line up with performance times at least 10 days prior to the competition. These times are subject to change. The final schedule will be available by checking usa.varsity.com after 5:00 p.m. (PST) the Wednesday prior to your competition. On that Wednesday, performance times usually remain the same

regardless of scratches. It is the director’s/coach’s responsibility to check the schedule for accuracy prior to the day of competition.

INSURANCE: Each participant must have his/her own personal insurance. The host facility, the host facility district, the directors/sponsors and/or the USA will not be responsible and/or held liable for any injuries occurring at a USA competition.

First aid staff will be on site at all competitions to provide assistance for emergencies only. Taping of wrists/ankles for individual performers will not be provided, unless medically necessary to treat an injury.

FOOD: At most locations, food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the competition. Food may or may not be permitted inside the host facility.

COMPETITION STANDARD FOR SPOTTERS:“TEAM SPOTTERS” = are part of the per-forming team and required as part of specific types of stunting/pyramid/toss, etc. skills.

“ADDITIONAL (ROUTINE) SPOTTERS” = Individuals on the competition floor provided as a safety precaution to spot certain elements of a routine. These are in addition to the team and do not take the place of “team spotters” required by specific types of stunting/pyramid/toss, etc. skills.

In an effort to promote a higher level of safety for competing athletes, USA will allow All Star programs to provide “additional (routine) spotters” at USA All Star competitions. The Varsity Brands feel that an all star program is more qualified to provide “additional (routine) spotters” because of their familiarity with routine skills and safety concerns.

The use of “additional (routine) spotters” is left to the discretion of the coach or gym owner. All Star programs may use up to 4 (four) “additional (routine) spotters” for each performance; however, “additional (routine) spotters” are not required.

The USA will not provide “additional (routine) spotters.”

While “team spotters” are already required for specific types of stunting/pyramid/toss, etc. skills, teams will be allowed to provide their own “additional (routine) spotters” during the performance.

“Additional (routine) spotters” are differentiated from “team spotters” that are part of the actual team and required as part of specific types of technical skills. In other words, the “additional (routine) spotters” do not take the place of “team spotters” required by a specific rule. For example, if an extended stunt requires a spotter by rule, that skill must be spotted by a member of the team and not the “additional (routine) spotter.”

Guidelines for “additional (routine) spotters”1. Should only be used during the stunt, pyramid

and/or basket toss sections. “Additional(routine) spotters are provided for addedsafety and should stand at the back of thefloor when not spotting those sections.

2. Should not touch, assist, or save skills beingperformed. “Additional (routine) spottersshould only be used to prevent a fall to thecompetition floor. Any touch, assist or savedskill will be given a deduction.

3. Should be dressed so that they arepresentable, professional and distinguishablefrom the performing athletes. Programprovided “additional (routine) spotters” shouldnot wear clothing similar to the performingteam’s uniform.

4. Should not dress or act in a manner thatdistracts from the athletes and theirperformance.

5. May be anyone designated by the gym owner/coach of the performing team; however,“additional (routine) spotters” must be currentmembers of the USASF of another teamin the program OR a coach listed on theroster as a professional USASF member.Being designated as an “additional (routine)spotter” does not provide free entranceto a competition. All “additional (routine)spotters” must pay general admission fees(unless rostered on another performing teamor included in complimentary admissionsprovided by the USA) and may be required tocomplete a Medical Release Form.

6. Should take reasonable steps not to block theview of the judges and spectators

7. Should be at least 18 years old and familiarwith spotting the skills of the performingteam.

8. The coach assumes all responsibility andliability with regard to the training andperformance of their “additional (routine)spotters.”


Reminder – providing additional “routine spotters” does not take the place of proper stunt training and learning by progression. To provide the safest competitive environment, teams should not attempt skills beyond their ability level. The USA will not provide “additional (routine) spotters.”

PENALTIES: Points will be deducted for violations of safety rules and/or time limits. See the USASF Cheer and Dance Safety Rules and Cheer Level Rules as part of the membership documents of the USASF. Specific point deductions are noted on the USA Composite Sheet for All Star teams and follow the Varsity All Star standards. See this sheet for additional penalties that a team may incur.

A) TIME - Timing will begin on the first note ofmusic, the first vocal command (for cheer teams),the first organized cheer or the first movement,and will stop with the end of the cheer, lastchoreographed movement (for dance teams) orlast note of the music.

In dance divisions, each team will have a minimum of 1 minute and 45 seconds (1:45) to a maximum of 2 minutes and 30 seconds (2:30) to demonstrate their style and expertise.

Penalties will be deducted for going over the total routine time limit. Please note that “leeway” in timing is for the benefit of the timing judge, not the team. Therefore, routines should not exceed the maximum time permitted.

In all categories, music may be used for the entire length of the routine.

In the Pom division, all members must use two poms for at least 80% of the routine. There will be a 1 point penalty for every 5 seconds under the time requirement for pom use. (1-5 seconds under = 1 point penalty; 6-10 seconds under = 2 point penalty, etc.)

Due to variability in sound systems, you should build in leeway in your routine to avoid timing penalties.

B) PERFORMANCE ORDER/DIVISIONCHANGES Preliminary competition scheduleswill be posted on the usa.varsity.com website by5:00 p.m. (PST) 10 days prior to your competitiondate. It is the director’s/coach’s responsibility tocheck the preliminary schedule for accuracy priorto the day of competition.

All changes to your original competition registration must be put in writing and faxed to 1.866.761.9365 or e-mailed to [email protected]. At the USA’s

and/or competition director’s discretion, a penalty may be assessed for any requested changes from the schedule that was posted on-line. To help avoid this penalty, any changes must be received in the USA office in writing by 5:00 p.m. (PST) the Friday one week prior to your competition date.

C) PROPS/UNIFORMSPROPS: For cheer divisions – props are notnecessary for the performance of a routine. Ifprops are used in a routine the prop must receivepre-approval from the USASF, prior to its use, toensure the safety of the athletes. Flags, banners,signs, pom pons, megaphones and pieces ofcloth are the only props allowed. Props my nothave sharp, unyielding, and/or pointed edges. Noprop may be weight-bearing and/or athletes arenot permitted to bear weight on any prop. Propswith polies or similar support apparatus may notbe used in conjunction with any type of stunt ortumbling. All props must be safely discarded out ofharm’s way (example: throwing a hard sign acrossthe mat from a stunt would be illegal). Any uniformpiece purposefully removed from the body andused for visual effect will be considered a proponce it removed from the body.

For dance divisions – wearable and/or handheld items are allowed in all categories and may be removed and discarded from the body. Standing props that are used to bear the weight of the dancer(s) are not allowed (Examples: chairs, stools, benches, ladders, boxes, stairs, etc.)

UNIFORMS: Shoes - All cheerleading par-ticipants must wear shoes. This is a safety rule and if a violation occurs, points will be deducted from the final team average score. All footwear must have soft soles and be non-marking. See USASF rules for further restrictions.

For dance divisions – Footwear is recommended but not required. Wearing socks and/or footed tights only is prohibited (Exception: socks are allowed on a carpeted performance surface).

For dance teams – All costuming and make up should be age appropriate and acceptable for family viewing.

Uniform Distractions –The Legality Official, Head Judge or other competition official reserves the right to stop a routine, assess a deduction, and/or disqualify a team for a uniform distraction (e.g. garment not being securely fastened/attached, straps break, pants split, etc.). Each

performer is required to take the necessary steps to avoid inappropriate exposure prior to the performance.

E) APPROPRIATENESS OFCHOREOGRAPHY, MUSIC, OUTFITTING -Appropriateness of Choreography, Music,Outfitting - All facets of a performance orroutine, including choreography, music selectionand outfitting, should be suitable for familyviewing and listening. Uniforms for all teamtypes should be appropriate for the age ofthe participants performing the routine. Moreinformation available on USASF.net under“USASF Image Policy.”

Deductions will be given for vulgar or suggestive choreography, which includes, but is not limited to, movements such as hip thrusting and inappropriate touching, gestures, hand/arm movements and signals, slapping, positioning of body parts and positioning to one another. Deductions will be given for music or words unsuitable for family listening, which includes, but is not limited, to swearwords and connotations of any type of sexual act or behavior, drugs, mention of specific parts of the body, and/or violent acts or behavior. Removing improper language or words from a song and replacing with sound effects or other words may constitute “inappropriate”, and deductions will be made accordingly.

The Varsity All Star Scoring System reserves the right to issue inappropriate choreography and/or music, as well as violations that break the image policy a .25 deduction. More information on www.varsityallstar.com/scoring.

Any uniform or music in which the appropriateness is questionable or with which uncertainty exists should be submitted to the USA for prior approval to taking the performance floor.

DRESSING ROOMS: Limited dressing rooms and/or restrooms will be available. The USA and/or the host facility will not be responsible for any lost or stolen articles.

GENERAL ADMISSION: At Regionals, Classics and Opens, two complimentary admissions will be allotted at registration to each competing team for advisors and/or coaches. Additional tickets for spectators, advisors, coaches, team alternates and/or “routine spotters” may be purchased at the door for each competition. Team registration fees only cover those athletes taking the performance floor.


FEES/DEADLINES/ REFUNDS/ENROLLMENT

Early Bird Registration/Entry Deadline: Early bird entries must be submitted on-line and paid 21 days prior to the event for which you wish to register. On-Time Registration Fee: The on-time registration fee will apply to those registrations paid 8-20 days prior to the event for which you wish to register. New registrations will not be accepted the week of the event. Completed on-line entry forms with full payment or a purchase order must be in the USA office in order to register for the competition. On-line reservations without payment are not considered a complete competition registration – payment must be received before teams are added to the competition schedule. Registration fees (i.e. early bird or on-time) are locked in only once payment is received in full. Forms of payment accepted: money order, cashier’s check and/or credit card. Personal checks, organizational checks, cash or individual payments are not accepted. Declined credit cards are a basis for immediate cancellation of your registration. Faxed entries must be accompanied by a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover Card. Teams will be responsible for the full registration fees for cancellations past the refund deadline, regardless of payment status, and/or “no shows” on the day of the event. Entry forms without payment will not be accepted. There will be a $50 return check fee. The USA reserves the right to deny registration to any team.

Competitions may close to additional participants at any time, including before the “Early Bird” registration/entry deadline.

Competitions are subject to cancellation. The United Spirit Association will not be held responsible for any losses incurred by a team as a result of competition cancellation, with the exclusion of a full refund of team registration fees.

Waiting Lists: Registration of teams is first come-first served. Due to facility size and time constraints, competitions will close to further team registration once maximum capacity is reached. Competitions may close to additional participants at any time, including before the “Early Bird” registration/entry deadline. Teams who have not been accepted to compete due to a “full” competition will be placed on a “waiting” list. As teams drop from the schedule, teams from comparable divisions who are on the “waiting” list and have paid in full will be added. The “Person to Receive Correspondence” will be notified if the team is placed on the “waiting” list and will be updated with the registration status as the competition nears. As teams drop from the schedule, “waiting” list teams will be added, up to the Friday one week prior to the competition date. Teams may not be added to the schedule the week of the competition date, even if further teams drop from the competition. Out of respect to those who pre-registered and to produce as accurate a performance schedule as possible in advance of the event, the USA does not accept registrations on the day of the event.

Requests for refunds, transfers of fees (funds may be transferred only once and fund transfers may not be split), or category/division changes will be accommodated only if notice is submitted in writing 10 days or more prior to the affected event. After that time, all funds become non-transferable and non-refundable. Teams are responsible for the full registration fees for cancellations past the refund deadline, regardless of payment status. Refunds are processed 2-4 business weeks after the event and will be mailed or credited 4-6 business weeks after the event.

Cancellations may impact the number and/or type of awards presented in a givendivision. The USA will not be held responsible for cancellations which decrease the final number of teams in a division, thus impacting the awards that are distributed for that division.

TUMBLING, STUNT AND SAFETY RULES

Routines at all USA competitions will follow the USASF Cheer and Dance General Safety Rules and Cheer Level

Rules. For detailed information refer to USASF documents, available to members of the USASF.

Submitting a DVD or electronic video file at least one week prior to the competition is the only way to review a routine

for potential safety violations. Submission of a routine does not guarantee that it can be reviewed.

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Rocky Mountain ClassicNovember 4, 2017 Legacy High SchoolBroomfield, COAll Star Dance Only

sBID - The DANCE Summit, (3) At-Large

Southern Cal Holiday ClassicDecember 2, 2017Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim, CA

sBIDS - The Summit, (3) Wildcard; The D2 Summit, (3) Wildcard, The Dance Summit, (1) Paid, (4) At-Large

Arizona ClassicDecember 3, 2017Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ(All Star Cheer Only)

sBIDS - The Summit, (3) Wildcard; The D2 Summit, (3) Wildcard

Northern Cal Winter ClassicDecember 10, 2017 UC DavisDavis, CA(All Star Cheer Only)


Vegas ClassicJanuary 6, 2018Desert Oasis High SchoolLas Vegas, NV

sBID - The Dance Summit, (2) At-Large

Southern Cal Winter ClassicJanuary 14, 2018Viejas Arena - SDSUSan Diego, CA(All Star Cheer Only)


Utah ClassicFebruary 3, 2018 Bingham High SchoolSalt Lake, UT(All Star Cheer Only)


September 30, 2017SC Beach BoardwalkSanta Cruz, CA


October 7, 2017California’s Great AmericaSanta Clara, CAAll Star Dance Only


December 2, 2017James Logan HSUnion City, CA(All Star Dance Only)

January 6, 2018Roy HSRoy, UT

January 13, 2018Cottonwood HSMurray, UTAll Star Cheer Only

January 13, 2018Deer Valley HSAntioch, CA(All Star Dance Only)

USA Classics

USA All Star Regionals

SPRING FLOORS

Regional Events Regionals are stand alone

events -- no prior qualification is required to compete. These one-day events are typically

held at smaller venues (i.e. high school gyms). All performers receive a participation ribbon

(or other commemorative item) to acknowledge their

participation. Regional awards are presented to top teams in

each division.

Classic Events Classics are stand alone

events -- no prior qualification is required to compete. These

one-day events are often, but not always, held in larger venues (i.e. college sports

arena or convention centers). All performers receive a

participation trading pin (or other commemorative item).

Sponsorship “give-aways” may be distributed at select events.

Trophies or plaques are awarded to 50% of the teams in each division. For all divisions, an

exclusive “Champion” event pin is presented to each first place competitor. For cheer “Prep” division awards see “Prep”

division information.

Check your standings for the Varsity All Star Conference Cup Challenge on VarsityAllStar.com#VarsityWCC

Dates & locations subject to change.

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California OpenFebruary 4, 2018University of California Davis, CA(All Star Cheer Only)


Nevada OpenFebruary 10, 2018UNLVLas Vegas, NV

sBIDS - The Summit, (3) Wildcard; The D2 Summit, (2) Wildcard; The Dance Summit, (2) At-Large

Utah OpenJanuary 27, 2018South Towne Expo CenterSandy, Utah


Arizona OpenMarch 4, 2018Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ(All Star Cheer Only)

sBIDS - The Summit, (3) Wildcard; The D2 Summit, (3) Wildcard SPRING FLOORS

Dates & locations subject to change.

2018Open Events

These are stand alone events -- no prior qualification is required to compete.

These one-day events are often, but not always, held in larger venues (i.e. college

sports arena). All performers receive a participation trading pin (or other

commemorative item) and sponsorship “give-aways.” Trophies or plaques are awarded to 50% of the teams in each division. For all first place teams, each

individual member on the team receives an exclusive 1st place “Champion” event

T-shirt. For divisions with 2 or more teams competing, first place teams also

receive a “Champion” banner. For cheer “Prep” division awards see

“Prep” division information.

We are honored and excited to award the most bid opportunities at any event on the West Coast!*

March 17-18, 2018Anaheim, California

Check out usa.varsity.com for more information. Contact Matt Goto for

HOUSING and BID ELIGIBILITY requirements!

sBIDS OFFERED:• The Cheerleading Worlds - 3 Paid Bids, 6 At-Large Bids*• The Dance Worlds - 3 Partial Paid Bids, 6 At-Large Bids• The Summit (Cheer) - 3 Paid Bids, 5 At-Large Bids• The Summit (International Cheer) - 4 At-Large Bids• The Summit (Dance) - 1 Paid, 10 At-Large Bids• The D2 Summit - 3 Paid, 5 At-Large Bids• US Finals - Gold Bids and Event Qualification Bids for

1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams *Quantities subject to change, check out VarsityAllStar.comfor the most up to date information.

THIS TWO-DAY EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL FULL SEASON ALL STAR CHEER AND DANCE TEAMS. PREP CHEERLEADING DIVISIONS WILL PERFORM ON SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2018.

All USA All Star events are qualifiers for The U.S. Finals!

A successful season starts in the summer – so kick start your education and training

with the industry professionals at Varsity University!

Join some of the best speakers in the Cheer & Dance world, learn from

business professionals.

Qualification allows your team to attend The U.S. Finals in Las Vegas on May 12th, 2018 or any of the eight U.S. Final locations!

For more information visit TheUSFinals.com or VarsityAllStar.com

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