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AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 5th MarchWednesday, 10 March 2010JAMcamp News
The JAMcamps are in full swing, with teams from NSW and QLD already having the pleasure to work with coaches of World Champion teams, Matt & Krista. Choreography, stunts, pyramids…you name it, they’re teaching it right across Australia! JAMcamps will be in Gladstone this weekend with 40 excited cheerleaders eagerly waiting for their turn. There are 10 spaces left if you have not registered and are interested in attending. Then it’s off to Melbourne with Team JAM workshops on Monday and Tuesday, followed by Hobart with Team JAM workshops on Wednesday and Thursday. Limited spaces are available, so don’t delay…register now!     Cheer-Butt Shorts Now Available Don’t miss the opportunity to get the hottest item at last years Grand Nationals Merchandise stand. After selling out at Nationals, AUS Cheer is pleased to announce Cheer-Butt Shorts are back! Ranging in colours and sizes Cheer-Butt Shorts are a great to wear when training or travelling to and from competitions. Purple shorts now available. Click here to download an order form. Email cheershop@auscheer.org.au for enquires or to place an order.
What’s coming up?
Catch you again next week!
The AUS Cheer Team
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AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 26th FebruaryMonday, 1 March 2010
2010 Nations Cup Series We listened to your feedback, and have made the Nations Cup Series even simpler to understand, and easier to earn points! So put away your calculators because this year the Nations Cup series is based on your team’s score, plus some handy bonus points for just turning up! Your team’s top three scores will count towards your final Nations Cup Series total. Click here to find out more about the Nations Cup scoring system.
As well as crowning the Grand Champions in Dance and Cheer, this year we’ll be recognising the top ten teams in each category. So what are you waiting for... enter your team in an AUS Cheer event today.
Click here find an AUS Cheer event near you.
How do I register?
When your team competes at any AUS Cheer event, your team is automatically entered in the Nations Cup series.
When does the Nations Cup Series start?
The Nations Cup series starts with the first Australian Challenge event of the year in May and ends at the Australian Grand in October.
How do I earn points?
Earning points for the Nations Cup Series is easy. Teams accumulate points throughout the entire AUS Cheer season. Firstly, you receive points for just turning up! And then your performance score is used to calculate your final score.
At the end of the four rounds, the top three scores for each team will be added together to calculate their final Nations Cup standing. To reward teams who travel to more than three AUS Cheer competitions, the bonus points will ALWAYS be included in your final placing.
Here is how AUS Cheer will calculate each team’s Nations Cup points:
Each team’s final score will be multiplied by 10. This is the number of points that the team will receive for that event. For example, a team with a final score of 128 will receive 1,280 points.
Level adjustment (Cheer)
As scores are out of 165 points for teams entered in Level 1, and 200 points for teams entered in Level 2-6, teams entered in Level 1 will have their performance score multiplied by 200, then divided by 165, to get an adjusted score out of 200 points.
Bonus points!
Bonus Points will be earned at every event attended, regardless if the team score is used from that event (for teams that attend more than 3 events).
· Each team that attends an Australian Challenge will receive 100 Bonus Points (per event).
· Each team that attends an Australian Showdown will receive 200 Bonus Points.
· Each team that attends the AUS Cheer Internationals or Australian Grand will receive 300 Bonus Points (per event).
How many winners will there be?
AUS Cheer will recognise top 10 teams in both Cheer and Dance for their excellence in the Nations Cup Series. Here’s how!
Top 10 teams in each category will receive:
- Website Recognition
- Team Certificate
Winner from each category will receive:
- Website Recognition
- Team Banner
- Commemorative Gift
How often will the results be updated?
Updated Nations Cup Series results will be posted on the Leaderboard page on Wednesday following each event. Make sure you keep up with the Nations Cup Series…it’s is going to be a race to the finish! GOOD LUCK!
 The JAMcamps and Team JAM workshops are about to hit Australia!Over 500 cheerleaders have already signed up for the opportunity to gain the hottest and latest cheer and dance material, valuable team-building exercises, organisational tips and much more. Here is a little information about two of the amazing presenters we have for you at JAMcamps!  Matt is a former all-star cheerleader who has garnered multiple national titles and is very well respected throughout the cheerleading industry. He is a former 7 time National champion. He has also earned 7 individual national championships. He earned his bachelor degree at the University of Louisville where he cheered for 4 years. He then moved to Hawaii, where he is finishing up his graduate degree while cheering. Matt has also won 3 World championships in his cheerleading career. Matt has coached and choreographed for numerous teams all over the United States.  Krista has a very extensive cheering history. She is a native of Texas, where she cheered competitively for 11 years. She has 10 national titles under her belt, and was even a 2001 finalist for the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. Krista has coached an choreographed all over the United States. She is great with kids, and has a unique ability to see true talent in cheerleaders and she motivates them to perform at their best. She currently is coaching for Spirit of Texas, and has helped them win 2 first place titles at the USASF Worlds Competition. Krista is extremely excited to bring her teaching expertise to Australia!Limited spaces are avaliable. Click here to register. Cheering on in the community GNSW was invited to Sunny Hill Juvenile Justice Centre to conduct a 'come n try' workshop on Tuesday 23rd of February. The group consisted of 8 girls aged between 12 and 16yrs who had never seen the sport before but after the hour you would think they were professionals showing strong stunts, great jumps and fast motions. The school staff and Principal also enjoyed the workshop as it offered not only enjoyment to the group but life skills such as team work, communication and trust. Congratulations to the GWA cheer award winners for 2009, announced at the GWA dinner and awards night on the 6th of Feb! Club of the Year: Fit 2 Cheer Coach of the Year: Debbie Gough Official of the Year: Ann Ranieri South Australian Courses GSA will be holding a Level 1 Cheerleading Coaches Course on Saturday March 21st & Sunday March 22nd and a Cheerleading Judge Update Course on March 22nd. These may be the only South Australian courses held for the year, so don’t miss out! For more information or enrolments, contact Lynn Martin.
 Judges Corner We will be posting periodic judging points or clarifications that we feel will help both coaches and judges with their routines and competitions.
Attire Violations: There will no longer be attire checks before the commencement of a competition. The onus will now be on Coaches to ensure that all safety and attire requirements are met. This includes fingernails being short, no jewellery being worn and all uniform and footwear safe and secure. These requirements apply to both team and safety spotter members.
If a violation is seen whilst competing the team will incur a deduction.
What’s coming up?
Catch you again next week! The AUS Cheer Team
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AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 19th FebruaryFriday, 19 February 2010Cirque de Gymnastique
JAMcamps are coming!
Judges Overview is now available on the website.
The Judges Overview provides a description of the eligibility to judge, composition of judging panels, the roles of the various judges and an example of how a final score is calculated. Ruling on tie-breaks and protests are also included. Click here to read the Overview. Congratulations to Fit 2 Cheer who were named GWA’s Champion Club!
The award was presented to Fit 2 Cheer at the recent Gymnastics Western Australia Awards Night. This is the third time running that Fit 2 Cheer has received this fantastic achievement!
What’s coming up?
Catch you again next week! The AUS Cheer Team
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AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 12th FebruaryFriday, 12 February 2010Gymnastics SA Innovation through Participation Education Congress  Kaepa Shoes – SEASON STARTER SALE!
Minimum $10 off every pair of shoes for all orders to be placed before the end of February.
Sky – Normally $100 - Now $90
Toss – Normally $90 - Now $70
Hyperflyte – Normally $95 - Now $80
Flyte - Normally $80 – Now $70
Chant - Normally $65 – Now $50
Prices include GST and delivery. For enquires, or to place an order email cheershop@auscheer.org.au
Nominations close TODAY for the 2009 National Coach, Official or Volunteer of the Year.
It’s that time of year again! Since 2004, Gymnastics Australia/AUS Cheer has strived to recognise coaches, officials and volunteers who make an outstanding contribution to cheerleading, with a National Award title.
Nominations are now being called for the 2009 National Cheerleading Awards in the following categories:
- Coach of the Year
- Official (Judge) of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
So, if you know of a great coach, volunteer or official working in the Cheerleading industry, complete the Nomination Form and nominate them for a National Award!
All nominations are due by Friday 12th February and awards will be presented at the 2010 Australian Grand Championships, Oct 2-3 in Melbourne.
NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY! Click here to download the Award Information and Nomination Form. Nominations will be accepted from any Coach, Teacher, Parent, Athlete or Fan!
Scoring Guidelines
To help you understand what the judges are looking for, we’ve developed Scoring Guidelines for each category. Click here to download them now!
Questions? Email AUS Cheer’s National Judging Coordinator, Ann Ranieri.
What's Coming up...
Catch you again next week!
The AUS Cheer Team
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AUS Cheer is pleased to bring you JAMcamps!Wednesday, 10 February 2010AUS Cheer has been searching the globe to find the most fun and funkiest cheerleading camp around... and guess what, we've found it! JAMcamps is coming down under to provide your squad with a cheerleading camp like you've never seen before. JAMcamps are famous in the USA for being the highlight of the cheerleading camp season, and now AUS Cheer is excited to bring this amazing opportunity to the Australian cheerleading community.
There's plenty of options on offer. Choose from a 1 or 2 day "JAMcamp", or 4-5 hour "Team JAM" workshop. Check out the "Information Pack" for all the details. Camp/Workshop Dates
Are you ready to ignite your program with spirit, and turn your squad into a cohesive cheerleading force on and off the floor? Then JAMcamps is where you want to be.
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AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 29th JanuaryFriday, 29 January 2010Are YOU the 2009 National Coach, Official or Volunteer of the Year? So, if you know of a great coach, volunteer or official working in the Cheerleading industry, complete the Nomination Form and nominate them for a National Award!
All nominations are due by Friday 12th February and awards will be presented at the 2010 Australian Grand Championships, Oct 2-3 in Melbourne.
NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY! Click here to download the Award Information and Nomination Form. Nominations will be accepted from any Coach, Teacher, Parent, Athlete or Fan!
Scoresheets
The 2010 Scoresheets are now available to download. Here’s just a snapshot of some of the exciting changes:
Check back next week for AUS Cheer's "Scoring Guidelines" to help you understand exactly what the judges are looking for
 .If you have any questions regarding AUS Cheer’s scoresheets, please don’t hesitate to contact AUS Cheer’s National Judging Coordinator, Ann Ranieri. All judging queries will be sent out to our judges’ network and an official response will be returned to you.
Competition Handbook Errata
In our ongoing efforts to improve our competition guidelines, we’ve reviewed our policy on Attire Checks and Boundary Violations. Please click here to read the Competition Handbook errata.
VIC SMC
AUS Cheer extends a warm welcome to the new VIC Cheerleading Sports Management Committee:
To contact the VIC Cheerleading SMC, please email: vicsmc@auscheer.org.au
What's Coming up...
Catch you again next week!
The AUS Cheer Team
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AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 22nd JanuaryFriday, 22 January 2010VIC & WA Conferences were a great kick-start to the year Level 1 Coaches Course well attended in NSW
16 new coaches attended the Level 1 Coaches Course in NSW last week. It was also great to welcome Emily, who travelled over from New Zealand to attend the course and additional workshops with Starlets Cheerleading.
 VIC SMC
Would you like to have a say in the direction of cheerleading in Australia? If you live in VIC, then here’s your chance to get involved!
The VIC Cheerleading Sports Management Committee (SMC) AGM will be held on Wednesday 27th January. Prospective members must be a current Technical Member (Coach or Judge) with Gymnastics Australia/Australian Cheerleading Union. To register, or find out more, contact Keeley at: keeley@dumax.com.au
Scoresheets
The updated scoresheets will be available next week. Once again, we’ve listened to your feedback to improve our scoring systems. The scoresheets will be available to download from AUS Cheer’s website. Click on Competitions > Scoring
Competition Handbook Amendments Thanks for all the positive emails we received about the changes to the 2010 Competition Handbook…we knew you’d like them! We also received a couple of questions which we have clarified and made amendments in the Handbook. Click here to download the updated Handbook (the amendments have been highlighted in yellow so you won’t need to download the whole Handbook again).
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AUS Cheer is ready for 2010!Wednesday, 13 January 2010Happy New Year to all our AUS Cheer friends! Since the Australian Grand in October, we have been busy reviewing our operations and are pleased to present you with the 2010 Competition Handbook.
We’re so excited about all the improvements and know you’ll be just as excited as we are! Here’s just a snapshot of some of the changes:
Be sure to check out ALL the changes…they’ve been highlighted in blue so they’re easy to find
AUS Cheer Internationals - July 2-4, Gold Coast QLD
Click here for the transfer and accommodation packages for the AUS Cheer Internationals. Make sure you get in early, as this years event is going to be amazing at the GOLD COAST EXHIBITION & CONVENTION CENTRE. What's Coming up...
Stay tuned for next weeks edition of our weekly e-news…also new in 2010!
The AUS Cheer Team
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