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U.S. All Star Federation for Cheer & Dance Teams
Athlete Credentialing Sheet
Setting the Standards. Raising the Bar.
All Star safety, education, competitions, and sportsmanship are soaring to new heights because of the U. S. All Star Federation and its commitment to the highest training and competition standards. Because the USASF requires its members– athletes, coaches, gyms, and events providers alike– to abide by established guidelines, All Stars now have the opportunity to train and compete in competitions and championships across the country in a safer and more exciting environment.
Elevating the Athlete.
The USASF has brought an unparalleled training program to the All Star community. Our credentialing program develops training through proper skill progressions for athletes at every level, allowing them to become credentialed up to the skill level they have currently mastered. By providing athletes and parents with knowledge and preparation for testing, tryouts become a smoother process and athlete motivator. Many programs incorporate athlete credentialing into their tryouts, choreography clinics, and quarterly skills checks to encourage athlete skill consistency. Periodic testing encourages athletes to move on to a higher level and promotes future training.
Athletes can be credentialed in any of three different categories: Stunts, Tosses, and Tumbling. Within each category, athletes can be tested as a Top, Base, and/or Backspot. Assessments must be provided by a fully credentialed USASF coach in their gym.
Benefits to Cheer About.
The USASF is a non-profit organization striving to maximize the positive life experiences of All Star Cheerleading. Membership benefits for athletes include:
• $1,000,000 Athlete Catastrophic Insurance*
• USASF Access to Athlete Credentialing
• USASF Membership Patch and Credentials Certificate
• USASF Monthly e-Newsletter
• Access to purchase patches for Levels completed
*Athletes catastrophic insurance takes approximately two weeks to process and will not be active until their tests and payment have been successfully processed by the insurance company.
Look for the USASF Seal of Sanction.
What’s the best way to find a USASF member coach, gym, or sanctioned event? Simply look for this seal. It’s your assurance that the highest safety and competition standards have been met. The USASF Seal requires instructors be safety certified and credentialed, gyms provide comprehensive medical and liability insurance, and events adhere to set rules and levels of competition. Sure, there are those that say they adhere to USASF standards, but without this seal, they’re only pretenders.
Always look for the USASF Seal before deciding where your All Star team trains or competes.
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