We had a great time at the 2019-2020 USASF Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada! Coaches and athletes from all over the country attended the meeting at The M Resort and the future of All Star cheer is bright!

At the meeting, new cheer rules were discussed, as well as division updates! On Monday August 5^th, Executive Director of Rules and Safety, Alison Stangle reviewed the changes to the rules and age grid for the 2019-2020 season, and the room was packed with coaches and gym owners eager to learn.

What’s New?

Elite International Tier Non-Tumbling Division

• No tumbling is allowed, with the exception of: Forward rolls, handstands, cartwheels and round offs for stunting purposes or formation changes, and must follow appropriate level inversion rules.

Crossovers

• Athletes may be on Elite Club Teams and Elite International Teams as they are both considered an Elite Tier.
• Novice Athletes are non-competitive teams and may also be on a Prep Team, Elite Team or Elite International Team.

Senior Prep

• Top Age is 18 Years Old (10-18 Years Old). Allows for 18 Year Olds that want to participate.
• Prep 2.2 – Mini, Youth, Junior and Senior

General Rules

• Athlete safety must be considered with all skills performed
• Flags, standard flat banners/signs, poms, megaphones and pieces of cloth are the only props allowed
• Carpet over an inappropriate surface is not permitted for technical skills

Level Specific Rules 

Major Changes Only

Level 2

• Single leg stunts may immediately pass through an extended position

Level 3

• No inverted stunts above shoulder level except multi-based suspended rolls

Level 5 (Formally Restricted 5)

Tosses

• May not exceed 3 tricks
• If exceeds 1 ½ twists, no other skill allowed
• Kick doubles are not allowed

Dismounts

• May not exceed 3 tricks
• If exceeds 1 ½ twists, no other skill allowed
• Kick doubles are not allowed

Level 6

Stunt Release Skills

• Release moves from inverted to non-inverted positions may now include up to ½ twist

Dismounts

• Dismounts from an inverted position may twist up to a ½ twist

Levels 5-6

Downward Inversions

• A controlled lowering of an extended inverted stunt to prep level, passing above prep level to prep level or from extended non-inverted to inverted stunt at prep level require a minimum of 1 base and 1 spotter

For more on rules and updates click [HERE]!