All-Star Closer To Being A College Sport?

[cheersafety]

Who are the members of USA Cheer?

 

[King]

Just going through my articles this morning an reread the NCAA one.

Question. It says the NCAA requires an OCR approval. (cut and paste)

The committee also requested a copy of the Office for Civil Rights’ written evaluation of the new sport, including OCR’s “approval that it meets Title IX’s definition of sport,” before the group will make its decision on supporting a proposal.

Anyone know what that is or where that is exactly?

 

[Deleted member 15]

From http://www.wiaa.com/ConDocs/Con273/ocrguidance.pdf

1. Whether selection for the team is based upon objective factors related to athletic activity. Discussion: The type of factors usually considered when selecting athletes includes speed, strength, agility, ability to be cooperative and competitive, citizenship and the role the athletes fulfill on the team. For activities such as dance, drill, and cheerleading to be considered an athletic offering, selection must be based on factors similar to those used for selecting athletes for other sports.

2. Whether the activity is limited to a defined season. Discussion: The state association will be responsible for establishing a starting and ending date as well as rules and regulations that are similar to other sanctioned sports. Typically those determinations are made with input from school personnel and others who are knowledgeable about the activity/sport.

Each school must determine if it will sponsor competition squad(s) and the impact that such a decision will have on providing the traditional cheerleading and dance and drill squads that have been a part of the support groups for athletic events for decades. A school could choose to field competitive squads and continue to provide squads that support athletic events through sideline activity and halftime entertainment. In fact, some participants may choose to be involved in both offerings. (To review the WIAA’s goal for this issue, please read the addendum.)

3. Whether the activity is administered by the athletic department. Discussion: This is self-explanatory and a matter of developing the proper chain of responsibility, oversight, and funding.

4. Whether the team prepares for and engages in competition in the same way as other teams
in the athletic program with respect to the following:

a. Coaching -- Individuals who coach dance and drill and cheerleading would need to meet the same hiring and evaluation criteria as other coaches. This would also include monetary stipends and any other benefits such as opportunities to receive training.

b. Budget -- The programs would receive a budget that would meet the needs of the activity and is comparable to that school’s other programs. The budget would include allowances for equipment, uniforms, travel, meals, lodging, and any other items similar to other sports programs.

c. Tryout and Eligibility – Participants would be required to meet the same local school and state association eligibility guidelines. (Please review the WIAA’s goals in the addendum.)

d. Length and number of practice sessions – The squads would receive comparable practice time as well as use of comparable facilities. The state association will establish the number of practice sessions prior to initial competition.

e. Competitive opportunities and recognition – While the number of regular season competitions would be established by the state association, the athletic director and coach would be responsible for establishing league affiliation to insure that a schedule is as complete as other sports teams in the school district. Awards such as a varsity letter, “all-league” and “top scorer,” which are appropriate and are common with other sports, must also be provided.

5. Whether the primary purpose of the activity is athletic competition and not the support or promotion of other athletes. Discussion: Competition must be the focal point of the event in which the student participates. The traditional “appearances” that are part of other athletic contests are not appropriate avenues to showcase these participants as athletes.

 

[SharkDad]

Who are the members of USA Cheer?

There is no membership that I have read, just a self-selected group of representatives from different industry entities

But here are the board of directors:
Active Athletes Assembly - 3 Directors
US All Star Federation (USASF) - 3 Directors
National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) - 1 Director
American Association of Cheer Coaches and Administrators (AACCA) - 3 Directors
National Alliance for School Cheerleading (NASC) - 4 Directors
NCAA or Significant Collegiate Athletic Organization - 1 Director
Current Board of Directors and Officers
Officers:
Jeff Webb: President of USA Cheer (NASC Representative) (and he created the whole thing)

• Founder and CEO of Varsity Brands Inc.
• ESPN Commentator for National Cheerleading Championships
• Former University of Oklahoma Yell Leader

Karen Halterman: Vice President of USA Cheer (USASF Representative)

• Senior Vice President of National Cheerleaders Association and National Dance Association
• Founding Board Member for USASF
• Graduate of the University of Central Arkansas
• Over 30 years of cheerleading experience

Jim Thorp: Vice President of USA Cheer (NASC Representative)

• Founder and President Cheerleading Technique Camps and American Championships
• Kansas State Cheerleader 1984-1988
• University Of Florida Cheer Coach 1989-1994

Rhonda Blanford Green: Secretary/Treasurer of USA Cheer (NFHS Representative)

• Assistant Commissioner of the Colorado High School Activities Association
• Graduate of University of Wyoming; 12 time All American in indoor and outdoor track, NCAA Champion in 100 HH, Undefeated in Big 8 for entire college career, broke the World Record in the Shuttle Hurdle Relay

David McDowell: Executive Committee Representative for Active Athletes

• Head Coach for University of Alabama Cheerleaders
• Head Coach for University of Florida Cheerleaders 2005-2006
• Former 4 Year College Cheerleader

Other Board Members:
Active Athletes:
Krisler Bailey

• Former Cheerleader for Hofstra University

Emily Burster

• Former cheerleader for Drexel University
• 6 years as a professional cheer instructor

USASF:
Jim Chadwick

• President of USASF and IASF
• Former Cheerleader for University of Utah

Aaron Flaker

• Founder and Co-Owner of The JAM Brands and JAMfest Events
• Graduate and Undergraduate from University of Louisville, 1995 NCA Mascot National Champion
• Director for the USASF Board

AACCA:
Jim Lord

• Executive Director of AACCA
• Former Director of Curriculum for UCA
• National and International Speaker on Cheerleading Safety

T. Lynn Williamson

• Senior Associate General Counsel University of Kentucky
• 30 Year Spirit Advisor for University of Kentucky

Carolyn Shoemaker

• President Florida Cheer Coaches Association
• Cheerleading Coach and Advisor for Sebring High School
• AACCA Safety Certifier and Board Member

NASC:
Dawn Calitri

• President of National Cheerleaders Association and National Dance Alliance
• Graduate of University of North Texas
• Over 20 years of involvement in Cheerleading

Mike Burgess

• President United Spirit Association (USA)
• Vice President of USASF

 

[cheersafety]

Just going through my articles this morning an reread the NCAA one.

Question. It says the NCAA requires an OCR approval. (cut and paste)

The committee also requested a copy of the Office for Civil Rights’ written evaluation of the new sport, including OCR’s “approval that it meets Title IX’s definition of sport,” before the group will make its decision on supporting a proposal.

Anyone know what that is or where that is exactly?

Stall tactics, politics. OCR wants emerging sport. NCAA was OCR status to accept it fr emerging sport status. Tail chasing.

 

[King]

U Mass Dartmouth just went NCATA. Anyone got a list of all the ones that are in STUNT and NCATA?

 

[imrichhowboutu]

NCATA -
Qunnipiac
Azusa Pacific
Fairmont
Baylor
Maryland
Oregan
... and now U Mass Dartmouth

 

[cheererinIL]

NCATA lists 6 as members on their site: Quinnipiac U, Azusa Pacific U, Fairmont State U, Baylor U, U of Maryland and U of Oregon.

Wondering how recent this list is?

 

[imrichhowboutu]

STUNT -
Lousiville
Moorehead
WVU
Morgan State
UNC
NC State
U of GA
Georgia Southern
Methodist
Morgan State
U of FL
Adams State
Cal Poly State
Texas A&M
San Diego State
Stonehill
Farmingham
Sam Houston
California Baptist
Slippery Rock
Temple
Oklahoma State
U of Central Oklahoma

 

[cheererinIL]

STUNT has Cal Poly State U, Framingham State U, Georgia Southern U, Morgan State, North Carolina State U, U of Louisville, Morehead State U, West Virginia U, U of North Carolina, U of Georgia, Methodist U, U of Florida, Adams State College, Texas A & M, San Diego State U, Stonehill College, Sam Houston U, California Baptist U, Slippery Rock U, Temple U, Oklahoma State U, U of Central Oklahoma.

These are listed in the results section as having competed for 2010 in STUNT

 

[cheererinIL]

@imrichhowboutu

JINX! Sorry for the double post

 

[imrichhowboutu]

@imrichhowboutu

JINX! Sorry for the double post

I did the same thing. Just went to results. They need a member listing page like ncata.

 

[Emily Jane]

I don't think all of the stunt teams competed for the entire season though, I think some only did one or two competitions (meets?).

 

[imrichhowboutu]

I don't think all of the stunt teams competed for the entire season though, I think some only did one or two competitions (meets?).

Their meets were really scattered. Most had a meet here or there then the competition in daytona.
Competing 1-3 times doesn't constitute a full competitive season.

 

[Emily Jane]

Their meets were really scattered. Most had a meet here or there then the competition in daytona.
Competing 1-3 times doesn't constitute a full competitive season.

That's why I don't like stunt as much. If I worked for the NCAA and both organisations applied for emerging sport status, I would be much more impressed with NCATA (despite their lack of teams) because they're running it like a proper sport with their teams competing a full season.