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AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 11th June

2010 Nations Cup Event Series...Ready Steady Cheer NSW & WA!
Good luck to all the athletes and coaches competing in the Australian Challenge Championships in Sydney and Perth this weekend.

Questions? Visit the Event Information Page for NSW or WA.

2010 AUS Cheer International Cheer & Dance Championships...Update
The draft workplan has now been emailed to Coaches.  A reminder to let Nerine know by Monday if there are any errors or clashes with your entries.  Please also send in your team photo, logo, information sheet and t-shirt order form if you have not already done so.


Nations Cup Leader Board
After three events (TAS, SA & QLD), the Cheertastic Rockstars Level 1 Junior Team (QLD) and Tea Tree Gully Gymsports Gold Fever Open Pom Team (SA) are on the top of the charts in Cheer & Dance respectively.  Will they be able to hold onto the lead after NSW & WA's events this weekend?  Stay tuned as you never know how much it can change!  Click here to check out the Leader Board.

Please note: The NSW event at Dural last weekend is still be added.


Whats coming up?

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 4th June

2010 NSW Nations Cup Event Series...Ready Steady Cheer!
NSW is kicking off the first rounds of competition this weekend with 372 Athletes competing at Dural on 5 June and 170 Athletes competing at Sydney Olympic Part on 12 June.  Good luck to all the athletes and coaches and a special mention to all the Mini Team’s making their competition début.

Questions? Visit the Event Information Page for Dural Leisure Centre or Sydney Olympic Park.  You can also email Natalie Jaques at GNSW for more details.

2010 AUS Cheer International Cheer & Dance Championships...Update
Preparations are well and truly underway for the 2010 AUS Cheer International Cheer & Dance Championships. The Gold Coast Convention Centre is gearing up for what is guaranteed to be a huge weekend on the AUS Cheer Calendar.

AUS Cheer wishes Rachael Holland Happy Travels
AUS Cheer would like to thank Rachael Holland for all her hard work at AUS Cheer.  Rachael's happy and helpful nature will be missed by everyone at AUS Cheer as she heads over to the birthplace of Cheerleading...USA!

All your friends at AUS Cheer wish you a fantastic time working at Camp America and thankyou for your time working with us.  We hope you come back one day!

Whats coming up?

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 28th May

2010 SA & TAS Australian Challenge... Picture Gallery
After two amazing competitions in SA & TAS on Sunday 16th May AUS Cheer is proud to publish the first photos of the series. Congratulations to all our wonderful cheerleaders. If you have any photos you would like to share with the cheerleading community please email Rachael or visit the AUS Cheer facebook page and upload them to the fan photos page.

TAS - Taken by Charles Minster 
        

SA 


AUS Cheer has been nominated for...a SITA award
The Spirit Industry Trade Association (SITA) based in the USA will be holding its fifth annual spirit awards to recognise excellence, innovation and accomplishment in cheer and dance by companies, associations and individuals. AUS Cheer is a nominee forthe Outstanding International Company Award, which recognises a non US cheer and/or dance company for its impact on/and or contribution to the spirit industry. Congratulations AUS Cheer! Click here to download the nominee list.
 
2010 SA Australian Challenge - June 27th
Gymnastics SA would like to remind all SA teams that the due date for entries for the June 27th Australian Challenge competition has been extended and entries are now due at 5pm on Monday 31st of May :-)

AUS Cheer Merchandise
As the 2010 Nations Cup Event Series begins to heat up make sure you team has all it's Uniform, Cheer Shoes and AUS Cheer Merchandise needs covered. The AUS Cheer Cheershop is Australia's expert on Uniforms and Cheer Shoes and our AUS Cheer Merchandise is a must have for any cheerleader.

Click here to visit the Cheershop website and start designing your team uniform today.

Whats coming up?

 Catch you again next week!
 
The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 21st May

New Cheer Coaches for QLD
7 participants attended the Level 1 Cheerleading Coaches Course held at Splitz Gymnastics in Brisbane recently.  Congratulations on taking this important step in gaining a recognised accreditation and learning the progressions to providing a safe learning environment.

Please click here for information on Gymnastics Australia's Level 1 Cheerleading Coaches Course.

 

 

2010 Australian Challenge Championships…The beginning
Last weekend saw the beginning of the 2010 AUS Cheer Nations Cup Event Series. SA & TAS both hosted highly successful events with record numbers of athletes and supporters attending. The growth of the sport was highly evident with numbers at both competitions topping entries for Showdown events from last year.  

Gymnastics SA would like to announce that due to the success of this event and the huge numbers expected for the next event they have been forced to relocate the Australian Challenge being held on the 27th June to another location. Stay tuned for more details!

 

AUS Cheer would like to thank all staff and volunteers for their hard work over the weekend.  Their professionalism and efficiency ensured a smooth running of the events, which ensured the high energetic and excited athletes had a great time.

 

Nations Cup Leader Board

The 2010 Nations Cup Leader Board is up and running.  Congratulations to Hobart Gymnastics Academy "Dragons" - Level 2 Senior/Open Team and Tea Tree Gully GymSports "Gold Fever" Open Pom Team who are the leading teams in Cheerleading and Dance respectively.  Continue to stay tuned, because you never know how much it can change.  Keep up with the race at the AUS Cheer website

 

In the News

Congratulations to Starlets Cheerleading who were featured on Saturday Disney recently... Click here to check out the footage.

 

Judges Corner
Q. If we connect tumbling and jumps in a routine, in which section will difficulty be awarded?

What’s coming up?

Date	Activity	State
May 22	Level 1 Judges Course - Cheerleading	WA
May 23	Level 1 Judges Course - Dance	WA
May 23	Level 1 CHL Coaches Course	NSW
June 5	Australian Challenge (NSW)	NSW
June 5 & 6	Australian Challenge (NSW)	NSW
June 5	Level 1 Judges Course - Dance	VIC
June 6	Level 1 Judges Course - Cheerleading	VIC
June 6	Australian Challenge (QLD)	QLD
June 12 - 13	Australian Challenge (WA)	WA
June 12 - 14	Australian Challenge (NSW)	NSW
June 20	Australian Challenge (VIC)	VIC

Catch you again next week!
 
The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 14th May

National Volunteer Week
This week AUS Cheer has been celebrating National Volunteer week.  We’d like to extend a special thank you to everyone who has ever volunteered at an AUS Cheer event.  Without your support, AUS Cheer would not have become the success it is today.  

As well as our AUS Cheer volunteers, we’d also like to recognise the hard work of all volunteers that have helped the sport of cheerleading grow in Australia.  If you’d like to show your appreciation to volunteers at your club, click here to download the Certificate of Appreciation from Volunteering Australia

GV Education...
Gymnastics Victoria will be holding the following CHL Education Courses over the coming months. If you live in Victoria and are interested in joining the rewarding world of Cheerleading Judging and/or Coaching please contact Lee Whittaker in the GV office for more information.

Australian Challenge Championships...Here we come SA & TAS!!
AUS Cheer would like to wish everyone involved in the AUS Cheer Challenge events in TAS & SA the best of luck this weekend!! We cannot wait to welcome new teams to the Series and see what all teams have been working on over the summer break.

What’s coming up?

Catch you again next week!
 
The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 7th May

Important Notice!  All currently accredited Judges must attend an updating workshop to be eligible to judge in 2010
Due to the changes in scoresheets and evaluating cheer and pom performances, all Cheerleading Judges with a current accreditation (Level 1 & 2) are required to attend an updating Workshop to be eligible to judge Cheer, Group Stunts, Partner Stunts and Pom in 2010.

The following dates for the Judges Update are as follows:

AUS Cheer Australian Challenge...9 sleeps!!
With 9 sleeps to go the AUS Cheer office has been busily preparing for the beginning of our Nations Cup Event Series for 2010. With a record number of registrants for our TAS & SA events we are sure that this years Series will be bigger and better than ever.

Date	Course	Location	Closing Date	Application
8 May	CHL Judges Course Update	GNSW Office	CLOSED	CLOSED
15-16 May	CHL Beginner Judges Course	GNSW Office	5 May	Application Form
23 May	Level 1 CHL Coaches Course	Gosford	12 May	Application Form
10 July	Level 1 CHL Coaches Course	Starlets, Castle Hill	28 June	Application Form
14 August	Level 1 CHL Coaches Course	Sutherland	2 August	Application Form

AUS Cheer International Cheer & Dance Championships...Entries due 19th May - Don't miss out!!
Just a reminder that entries for AUS Cheer's International Cheer & Dance Championships close on the 19th of May. Don't miss out on this fanatastic opportunity to combine the Gold Coast sun and atmosphere with an International Cheerleading event you will never forget. 
 
With special gifts for all athletes and coaches, a world class sprung floor, an amazing atmosphere and excellent promotional opportunities for your team make sure you make this your year to find out why the AUS Cheer International Cheer & Dance Championships are one of the highlights of the AUS Cheer Calandar.  Click here to download the Information Pack & Registration Form.

In the News…
The West Australian: Perth cheerleaders cheered the world over
Perth is home to the best cheerleaders in Australia and some of the best in the world…click here to read more and see the video article.

What’s coming up? 

Date	Activity	State
May 8	CHL Judges Course Update	NSW
May 9	Level 1 CHL Coaches Course	QLD
May 12	Entries due Australian Challenge (VIC)	VIC
May 12	Entries due Australian Challenge (ACT)	ACT
May 13	WA SMC Meeting	WA
May 16	Australian Challenge (SA)	SA
May 15 - 16	CHL Beginner Judges Course	NSW
May 16	Australian Challenge (TAS)	TAS
May 19	Entries due International Cheer & Dance Championships	QLD
May 19	Entries due Australian Challenge (SA)	SA
May 19	Entries due Australian Challenge (QLD)	QLD
May 22	CHL Beginner Judges Course	WA
May 23	CHL Beginner Judges Course	WA
May 23	Level 1 CHL Coaches Course	NSW
June 5	CHL Beginner Judges Course - Dance	VIC
June 6	CHL Beginner Judges Course - Cheerleading	VIC

Catch you again next week!
 
The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 30th April

IASF Cheerleading & Dance Worlds
Last weekend marked a performance weekend of a lifetime for Air Born Cheerleading (NSW) and KLD X-Treme All Stars (VIC).  Many hours of training and fundraising paid off as both teams made there mark on the international cheerleading scene at the International All Star Federation Cheerleading & Dance Worlds.

           

What’s coming up?

Date	Activity	State
May 2	Beginner CHL Judges Course	WA
May 5	Entries due Australian Challenge (NSW)	NSW
May 9	Level 1 CHL Coaches Course	QLD
May 12	Entries due Australian Challenge (VIC)	VIC
May 12	Entries due Australian Challenge (ACT)	ACT
May 13	WA SMC Meeting	WA
May 16	Australian Challenge (SA)	SA
May 16	Australian Challenge (TAS)	TAS
May 19	Entries due Australian Challenge (SA)	SA
May 19	Entries due Australian Challenge (QLD)	QLD

Catch you again next week!
 
The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 23rd April

Darwin students live it up during AUS Cheer workshops
Dani Ings from Starlets Cheerleading visited Darwin schools last week as part of National Youth Week. Over the 4 days Dani coached more than 200 kids at 5 local schools. The trip was made possible with thanks to Darwin Gymnastic Club and a National Youth Week grant from the Northern Territory Government.

The year 8 all girls PE class at Darwin Middle School have now definitely got the cheerleading bug! Dani was also responsible for helping Darwin Gymnastic Club's junior cheer squad the Darwin Sapphires to do their first pyramid. 

2010 Cheerleading & Dance Worlds Update...
Good luck to Air Born Cheerleading and KLD X-Treme Allstars who are currently competing in the 2010 Cheerleading & Dance Worlds. We can't wait to see your photos and hear all your stories next week!

2010 Nations Cup Event Series
Is almost here! Closing dates for some of our early Challenge events have already passed. Make sure you don't miss out on the largest Cheerleading event series Australia has to offer. Click here to view the Series Calendar and download Information Packs & Registration Forms.

What’s coming up?

Starlets Cheerleading on SYTYCD Australia - Wed 21st April

Starlets Cheerleading have been invited to perform on the Grand Final of So You Think You Can Dance Australia TONIGHT.  Keep your eyes peeled for what's sure to be a stella performance.

8.30pm...Channel 10...don't miss it!

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 16th April

USA Cheerleading Tour - Aussie Teams win big!

Congratulations to Adrenalin Powerhouse, Fit 2 Cheer "Royals", Star-Mites Gymsports "Cometz" and "Starz" and Visual Energy Studios "Silver Stars' on the fantastic results at the Aloha International Spirit Championships:

Cheer
Level 2 Junior:  Star-Mites Gymsports Cometz - 1st Place
Level 2 Senior: Adrenalin Powerhouse - 1st Place
Level 3 International Open Co-ed: Visual Energy Studios Silver Stars - 1st Place
Level 4 Senior: Fit 2 Cheer Royals - 2nd Place
Level 5 International Open Co-ed: Star-Mites Gymsports Starz - 2nd Place

Dance:
Junior Pom:  Star-Mites Gymsports Cometz - 1st Place
Senior Pom: Adrenalin Powerhouse - 1st Place
Open Dance: Visual Energy Studios Silver Stars - 1st Place
Open Dance: Star-Mites Gymsports Starz - 2nd Place

 

Individual Cheer

Junior: Adrenalin Powerhouse - Brittany - 2nd Place

Junior: Adrenalin Powerhouse - Shannon - 4th Place
 

Senior: Adrenalin Powerhouse - Finnese - 5th Place
Senior: Adrenalin Powerhouse - Laura - 8th Place

 

Group Stunt

Level 4 Junior: Star-Mites Gymsports - 2nd Place
Level 5 Open: Star-Mites Gymsports Cosmic - 1st Place

 

The teams have been enjoying their stay in Hawaii visiting Pearl Harbour and going on sightseeing tours, including snorkelling, horseriding, quad bike riding and the famous Luau at Paradise Cove. 

Click here to read the Tour diary and check out the pics.

 

 

KLD X-Treme and Air Born Cheerleading Bound for Worlds

KLD X-Treme departed Melbourne today for the 2010 Cheerleading Worlds in Orlando, Florida.  The team will head to Daytona Beach first and compete in the NCA Cheer & Dance Championships at the Band Shell/Ocean Centre before heading to Orlando.

 

Air Born Cheerleading will depart next Wednesday and will meet up with KLD X-Treme when they check into the Walt Disney Allstar Resort.  

 

AUS Cheer wishes KLD X-Treme and Air Born Cheerleading the best of luck.   

Click here to keep up up to date with the teams preparation, activities, highlights and achievements.

 

 

AUS Cheer meets with JAM Brands in Louisville, Kentucky

Nerine Cooper, AUS Cheer National Program Manager, is in Louisville today meeting with JAM Brands to discuss JAMcamps and Team JAM workshops in 2011.  Yes, that's right...JAMcamps are coming back!!!  Dates and locations will be out earlier this time so no one will be disappointed.

 

Nerine had the opportunity to take a look around the JAM Brands headquarters and is reeling with ideas to bring back to the Australian cheerleading community.  Thanks JAM Brands for your wonderful hospitality and we look forward to some JAM good times ahead!

 

 

In the News...
Totally Wild: MLC Cheerleaders featured on Totally Wild. Click here to see what happened when Totally Wild visited the MLC Cheerleaders.

What’s coming up?

Date	Activity	State
April 21 - 27	IASF Cheerleading & Dance Worlds	Orlando, Florida
April 28	Entries due Australian Challenge (NSW)	NSW
April 28	Entries due Australian Challenge (NSW)	NSW
April 28	Entries due Australian Challenge (QLD)	QLD
May 2	Beginner CHL Judges Course	WA
May 5	Entries due Australian Challenge (NSW)	NSW
May 9	Level 1 CHL Coaches Course	QLD
May 12	Entries due Australian Challenge (VIC)	VIC
May 12	Entries due Australian Challenge (ACT)	ACT
May 13	WA SMC Meeting	WA

Catch you again next week!
 

The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 9th April

USA Cheerleading Tour...It's on!
After months of training and fundraising, Adrenalin Powerhouse (QLD), Fit 2 Cheer "Royals" (WA), Star-Mites Gymsports "Cometz" & "Starz", and Visual Energy Studios "Silver Stars" (SA) departed to Hawaii on the AUS Cheer USA Cheerleading Tour to compete at the Aloha International Spirit Championships.  Some teams went direct from Sydney, while others went via NZ.  In the end, they were all greeted by the wonderful Aloha Organisers and presented with beautiful leis.

The first two teams to arrive were Star-Mites (WA) and Visual Energy Studios (SA), who travelled together on the same plane from Sydney.  Shortly after, Adrenalin Powerhouse (QLD) arrived, who had a mad dash in Sydney after their plane was delayed in Brisbane.  These teams had the afternoon to soak up some Hawaiian sun and do a spot of shopping before their rooms were ready.  Teams made their own plans for dinner...

Fit 2 Cheer arrived at 11pm, and it was straight to bed for them! 

    

Judges Corner

 What’s coming up?

Catch you again next week!
 

The AUS Cheer Team

Happy Easter from AUS Cheer

With 6 sleeps to go, Adrenalin Powerhouse (QLD), Fit 2 Cheer "Royals" (WA), Star-Mites Gymsports "Cometz" & "Starz" (WA) and Visual Energy Studios "Silver Stars" (SA) are busily preparing for the AUS Cheer 2010 USA Cheerleading Tour. AUS Cheer would like to wish all teams competing the best of luck and we can't wait to hear your stories when you get back!! For those not attending the tour don’t forget you can offer your support and follow all the progress on the AUS Cheer website. Click here to access the tour diary and photos. 

AUS Cheer Internationals

Accommodation is filling fast! It is the Gold Coast marathon in the same weekend so teams are encouraged to book early to get the best deals. Don't delay! Click here to book AUS Cheer accommodation packages.

What’s coming up?

Date	Activity	State
April 1	WA SMC Meeting	WA
April 7 - 14	USA Cheerleading Tour	Waikiki, Hawaii
April 21 - 27	IASF Cheerleading & Dance Worlds	Orlando, Florida
April 7	Entries due Australian Challenge (SA)	SA
April 7	Entries due Australian Challenge (TAS)	TAS
April 28	Entries due Australian Challenge (NSW)	NSW
April 28	Entries due Australian Challenge (NSW)	NSW
April 28	Entries due Australian Challenge (QLD)	QLD

Catch you again next week!
 

The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 26th March

GSA Cirque de Gymnastique
As part of the Adelaide Fringe, Gymnastics South Australia have produced another sell out season of Cirque de Gymnastique...

With five shows packed into two days, over 2000 audience members were entertained by the antics of local performers from affiliated clubs with special guests from Victoria, Queensland and the Circobats. Visual Energy Studios kicked off the show and impressed the audience with their exciting stunts, high jumps and amazing choreorgraphy. They really did show the South Australian community what cheerleading is all about!

If you missed out on this amazing opportunity make sure you keep your eye out for future Cirque de Gymnastique events coming to a city near you!

USA Cheerleading Tour Update
Uniforms have arrived and the countdown is on for the USA Cheerleading Tour.

In less than 2 weeks, Adrenalin Powerhouse (QLD), Fit 2 Cheer "Royals" (WA), Star-Mites Gymsports "Cometz" & "Starz" (WA) and Visual Energy Studios "Silver Stars" (SA) will take off to the Hawaiian sunshine for the Aloha International Spirit Championships.

To keep up to date with the teams activities, highlights and achievements, head to the special USA Cheerleading Tour webpage.

All the action kicks off on April 23.  Click here to keep up up to date with the teams preparation, activities, highlights and achievements.

Cheerleading Merchandise
Key rings, luggage tags, pencil cases, t-shirts and much much more. The AUS Cheer Cheershop has all your Cheerleading merchandise needs covered. Click here to visit the Cheershop page.

Questions? Email cheershop@auscheer.org.au for enquries or to place an order.

What’s coming up?

 

Catch you again next week!
 

The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 19th March

 Special JAMcamp Edition

  

Judges Corner

 What’s coming up?

Date	Activity	State
March 20 - 21	SA Education Expo	SA
March 20	Level 1 Coaches Course	SA
March 21	Level 1 Coaches Course	SA
March 21	Judge Update Course	SA
March 28	Level 1 Coaches Course	QLD
April 1	WA SMC Meeting	WA

 

Catch you again next week!
 

The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 12th March

JAMcamp News
It was Melbourne and Hobart's turn to host the Team JAM workshops this week.  Matt & Krista have continued to share their world championships winning tips with teams across the country.

AUS Cheer Internationals
Following the success of the inaugural AUS Cheer Internationals, AUS Cheer invites all Australian and International teams to a bigger and better AUS Cheer International Cheer & Dance Championships.

We look forward to seeing you in Queensland!

NSW School Resource Expo
GNSW will provide a stand at the 2010 Schools Resource Expo Rosehill Race Course this Friday and Saturday, promoting cheer school programs and providers for:
1.      GNSW - Get up and Cheer
2.      AUS Cheer  - Team Cheer Active After School Programs
3.      AUS Cheer Scholastic Championships – State and National
4.      GNSW Cheerfest
to Principal and sports coordinators from ALL NSW primary and Secondary Schools – Private and Public. Click here to find out more!

SA Education Expo
Visual Energy Studios Cheer & Dance Club has been invited to perform at the 2010 Education Expo. The expo is taking place from the 20^th to the 21^st of March at the Ridley Centre, Adelaide Showground, Goodwood Rd, Wayville and it showcases learning resources and courses to schools, colleges and universities. Click here for more info.

Judges Corner
Pyramids  
Please be aware that to achieve maximum difficulty for pyramids you will need to have more than 1 pyramid in your routine, showing multiple number of positions. Pyramids should be in differing sections of the routine.

What’s coming up?

Date	Activity	State
March 12 - 13	Cirque de Gymnastique	SA
March 12 - 13	NSW School Resource Expo	NSW
March 12	Team JAM Workshop (Kalamunda)	WA
March 13	Team JAM Workshop (Kalamunda)	WA
March 14	Team JAM workshop (Port Kennedy)	WA
March 15	Team JAM Wokshop (Safety Bay)	WA
March 20 - 21	SA Education Expo	SA
March 20	Level 1 Coaches Course	SA
March 21	Level 1 Coaches Course	SA
March 21	Judge Update Course	SA
March 28	Level 1 Coaches Course	QLD

Catch you again next week!
 

The AUS Cheer Team

 

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 5th March

JAMcamp 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.

AUS Cheer is now on Facebook
If you are a member of Facebook become a fan of AUS Cheer. AUS Cheer fans receive event information, regular updates and the chance to chat with other like minded cheerleaders. 
Click here to view the AUS Cheer Facebook page.


Judges Corner
QUESTION: What is the difference between an aerial and an aerial cartwheel for Poms Routine?
ANSWER: An Aerial skill is defined as any skill performed without placing hands on the ground.
The only aerial skill allowed in a Poms routine is an aerial cartwheel.

The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 26th February

2010 Nations Cup Series
AUS Cheer’s Nations Cup series is designed to recognise the best Australian Cheer and Dance teams across the entire season.  To win a TYPICAL competition you have to be good for a day, but to win the Nations Cup you have to be GREAT all year!  Is your team up for the challenge?

Every time you enter an AUS Cheer competition you’ll be earning points for the Nations Cup series. That means you’ll be competing against teams from across Australia, all season.

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. 

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 6^th of Feb!
Club of the Year:  Fit 2 Cheer
Coach of the Year: Debbie Gough
Official of the Year: Ann Ranieri

South Australian Courses

Judges Corner

What’s coming up?

Date	Activity	State
Feb 27	JAMcamp (Beginners/Level 1-2)	NSW
Feb 28	JAMcamp (Level 3-5) - FULL	NSW
March 1	Team JAM workshop (Kellyville)	NSW
March 2	Team JAM workshop (Byron Bay)	QLD
March 2	Team JAM workshop (Sunshine Coast)	QLD
March 3	Team JAM workshop (Townsville)	QLD
March 3	Team JAM workshop (Brisbane)	QLD
March 4	Team JAM workshop (Mackay)	QLD
March 4	Team JAM workshop (Brisbane)	QLD
March 6 -7	JAMcamp (Gladstone)	QLD
March 8	Team JAM (Lilydale)	VIC
March 8	Team JAM workshop (Knoxfield) - FULL	VIC
March 9	Team JAM workshop (Nunawading)	VIC
March 10	Team JAM workshop (Hobart)	TAS
March 11	Team JAM workshop (Hobart)	TAS
March 11	WA AUS Cheer SMC Meeting	WA
March 12 - 13	Cirque de Gymnastique	SA
March 12	Team JAM Workshop (Kalamunda)	WA
March 13	Team JAM Workshop (Kalamunda)	WA
March 14	Team JAM workshop (Port Kennedy)	WA
March 14	Team JAM workshop (Bayswater)	WA
March 15	Team JAM Wokshop (Safety Bay)	WA
March 21	Coaches Course	SA
March 22	Coaches Course	SA
March 22	Judge Update Course	SA

Catch you again next week!
 

The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 19th February

Cirque de Gymnastique
For the third year in a row Gymnastics South Australia is producing a show that will blow your mind and it’s not only gymnasts performing.  In an ABBA extravaganza, the South Australian Fringe Festival will also showcase the talents of Visual Energy Studios cheerleaders.  If you are in Adelaide from the 12-13^th March head down to the Marion Leisure and Fitness Centre Morphetville and support our cheerleaders.  Click here for session times and prices. 

JAMcamps are coming!
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to get ahead of the competition.  With AUS Cheer’s most exciting camp ever just around the corner, don’t delay. We need your registration forms to secure your spot and guarantee that you don’t miss out! Click here to download the Information Pack and Registration Form.  

Questions? Email the AUS Cheer office, info@auscheer.org.au

Kaepa Shoes Season Starter Sale – LAST WEEK!
Minimum $10 off every pair of shoes for all orders 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. Email cheershop@auscheer.org.au for enquiries or to place an order

Tasmania’s very first Sports Management Committee has been formulated!
Gymnastics Tasmania would like to thank Nicole Sorrentino, Haylee Townsend and Angela Barnard for stepping up to the challenge!

What’s coming up?

Date	Activity	State
Feb 27	JAMcamp (Beginners/Level 1-2)	NSW
Feb 28	JAMcamp (Level 3-5) - FULL	NSW
March 1	Team JAM workshop	NSW
March 2	Team JAM workshop (Byron Bay)	QLD
March 2	Team JAM workshop (Sunshine Coast)	QLD
March 3	Team JAM workshop (Townsville)	QLD
March 3	Team JAM workshop (Brisbane)	QLD
March 4	Team JAM workshop (Mackay)	QLD
March 4	Team JAM workshop (Brisbane)	QLD
March 6 -7	JAMcamp (Brisbane)	QLD
March 6 -7	JAMcamp (Gladstone)	QLD
March 8	Team JAM workshop - FULL	VIC
March 9	Team JAM workshop	VIC
March 10	Team JAM workshop	TAS
March 11	Team JAM workshop	TAS
March 11	WA AUS Cheer SMC Meeting	WA
March 12 - 13	Cirque de Gymnastique	SA
March 13	Team JAM workshop	WA
March 14	Team JAM workshop	WA

Catch you again next week!
 

The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 12th February

Gymnastics SA Innovation through Participation Education Congress
SA kicked off their cheerleading season with an Athlete and Coaches Workshop held during their Education Congress in January. Workshop presenter Jasmine Crowsley flew from Melbourne to prepare these athletes and fine tune their stunt technique.  Jasmine also provided coaches some valuable tips in choreographing routines.  Everyone who participated were keen to take their new ideas back to training and wow us at their next comp!

   

The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer is pleased to bring you JAMcamps!

AUS Cheer has been searching the globe to find the most fun and funkiest cheerleading camp around... and guess what, we've found it!

 

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 29th January

Are YOU 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

• Legality Scoresheets – will now be known as “Safety Scoresheets”. Violations are identified on this scoresheet for your safety, so we think it makes sense to call it the “Safety Scoresheet.”
  - Violations have been changed for easier differentiation between Mistakes, Falls and Collapses
• Cheer Judging has been broken into 3 areas to accommodate our specialist judges in each of the following areas:
  - Tumbling Skills (includes Tumbling & Jumps)
  - Building Skills (includes Stunts, Pyramids & Tosses)
  - Dance/Artistry (includes Dance, Motions, Formation/Transitions)
  - All judges score Overall Presentation
• Group Stunt & Partner Stunt – no changes have been made
• Dance – The scoring criteria has been changed and is now:
  - Dance Technique
  - Technical Elements
  - Group Execution
  - Choreography
  - Overall Presentation

Check back next week for AUS Cheer's "Scoring Guidelines" to help you understand exactly what the judges are looking for .

The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer Latest News - Friday 22nd January

VIC & WA Conferences were a great kick-start to the year
We’re off to a flying start, with lots of coaches and new people interested in starting cheerleading attending the Gymnastics VIC “Leaps & Bounds Conference” and Gymnastics WA “2010 Conference” last weekend.  A variety of sessions were offered including ‘How to get started’, ‘Creative Stunts & Choreography’ and ‘Strength and Flexibility for Cheerleading’.  All who attended are rearing to get into the new season of cheerleading, and are armed with some fresh ideas to introduce in their program.

 

AN ENDEAVOUR Hills cheerleader is getting ready to entertain crowds, as she will represent Australia in the world's biggest competition for...click here to read more.

 

 What's Coming up...

The AUS Cheer Team

AUS Cheer is ready for 2010!

Happy New Year to all our AUS Cheer friends!

• Jazz division has been added
• Crossovers are permitted…and no crossover fees apply (make sure you read the crossover guidelines)
• Level 2 Group Stunt and Partner Stunt will be offered at the AUS Cheer Internationals & Australian Grand
• Any gender combination is permitted in Partner Stunt
• "Late" fees and "changes to team" fees have been reduced
• Plus much, much more!

Be sure to check out ALL the changes…they’ve been highlighted in blue so they’re easy to find

The AUS Cheer Team