Board of Directors & Committees

The USASF Board of Directors meets regularly to review the organization’s activity to help ensure efforts are supporting the overall mission of the organization.

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The National Advisory Board (NAB) is democratically elected to support members by addressing emerging issues of broad potential impact and making recommendations for the organization when needed.

In 2019, the Cheer and Dance National Advisory Boards were combined to one NAB in an effort to streamline conversations and planning that affect both cheer and dance while allowing for separate conversations that are relevant to one or the other. We look forward to more meaningful collaboration of all members.

Learn more about the NAB 

COMMITTEE COMPOSITION

Committee Members
The National Advisory Board has 34 members and is comprised of:

Owner | Coach Representatives (14)
CHEER or CHEER & DANCE REPRESENTATIVES (10): During each election five representatives will be elected to serve a two year term. Each candidate must be recognized as an eligible owner or eligible coach of a member club that has All Star Cheer Teams. They may, but are not required to, have All Star Dance Teams.
 
DANCE REPRESENTATIVES (4): During each election two dance only representatives will be elected to serve a two year term. Each candidate must be recognized as an eligible owner or eligible coach of a member program that has All Star Dance Teams and does not have All Star Cheer Teams.
 
Event Producer Representatives (14)
CHEER or CHEER & DANCE REPRESENTATIVES (10): During each election five representatives will be elected to serve a two year term. Each candidate will be an owner or employee of a  member event producer company that offers All Star Cheer Divisions at their sanctioned events. The company may, but is not required to, offer All Star Dance Divisions at their events.
 
DANCE REPRESENTATIVES (4): During each election two dance only representatives will be elected to serve a two year term. Each candidate will be an owner or employee of a  member event producer company that offers only All Star Dance Divisions at their sanctioned events or hold a Dance Only National event.
 
Affiliate Representatives (6):
During each election three affiliate representatives will be elected to serve a two year term. Each candidate will be an owner or employee of a member affiliate company.

NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD INFORMATION
The members of the National Advisory Board (NAB) are elected to discuss and create solutions for current and trending policy issues which are recommended to the Board of Directors. Many of the significant initiatives and programs that define the USASF originated or were developed through the work of the NAB, including:

• Athlete ID
• Membership Eligibility Requirements
• USASF Professional Responsibility Code
• Disciplinary Process
• Athlete Protection Initiatives

How are NAB Members Elected?

• Event Producer Members elect the Event Producers to serve on the NAB.
• Coaches elect the Coach Representatives to serve on the NAB. Cheer seats are elected regionally, dance seats are elected nationally.
• Coaches, Event Producers and Affiliate Members elect the Affiliate Representatives to serve on the NAB.

The Regional Advisory Board supports the initiatives of the National Advisory Board and will regionally convey new ideas to the National Advisory Board for consideration. All USASF Member Eligible Owners and Coaches are eligible to serve.

Meet the Regional Advisory Board

Regional Advisory Board & Assembly Update

Letter from Ali Stangle, Interim Executive Director | Infographic Document

The USASF Connection is the path for involvement for program owners and coaches. The Connection provides opportunities to collaborate, contribute, share resources and mentor USASF members, all in an effort to promote the longevity and viability of All Star.

Learn more about The Connection

Meeting Summaries by Membership Term

To develop, maintain, and enforce the rules and judging procedures to govern The Cheerleading & Dance Worlds, and provide a standard for the industry.

Meet the Cheer & Dance Rules Committee

To develop and maintain:

1. the standards by which competitions qualify for USASF Sanctioning and the process and guidelines governing compliance, and
2. the approval process and criteria for event producer memberships including eligibility to offer Worlds bids.

Meet the Sanctioning Committee

To continually improve the quality of The Cheerleading Worlds or The Dance Worlds leading to increasing its effectiveness in accomplishing the mission of the USASF.

Meet the Worlds Advisory Board

The USASF Athlete Advisory Council consists of high school age athlete members who are provided a platform to meet and to address emerging issues of broad potential impact. The role of the Athlete Advisory Council (AAC) is to provide the Cheer and Dance National Advisory Board members with insight and input solely from the athlete perspective.

Meet the Athlete Advisory Council

The USASF is committed to promoting the sustained well-being of the members of All Star by providing professional and credible resources and services that empower the individual and support a balanced and equal approach to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of members. 

Meeting Summary

To provide rules and safety guidelines, understanding and specialized training for Coaches and Assistants of athletes with Exceptional Athletes to enhance the benefit of their positive life experiences through All Star Cheerleading and Dance. For more information, contact: Glenda Broderick: glenda@usasf.net

Meet the Exceptional Athletes Committee

The Dance Executive Committee oversees dance committees as they serve the mission of the USASF, to understand the needs of the All Star dance community and make necessary recommendations to the USASF Board to meet those needs.

Meet the Dance Executive Committee

To oversee and rule on all reports of non-compliance with the Professional Responsibility Code and/or Sanctioning Guidelines by event producers and affiliate members. Rulings of this committee will be sent as recommendations to be reviewed and levied by the USASF Board of Directors.

Meet the Compliance Committee

The Disciplinary Committee oversee and rule on all reports of non-compliance with the Professional Responsibility Code by program owners, coaches and athletes in the categories specific to sanctioned competitions. Rulings of this committee will be sent as recommendations to be reviewed and levied by the USASF Board of Directors.

Meet the Disciplinary Committee

The Athletic Performance Standards Committee develops and provides guidelines which strives to protect All Star athletes on and off the performance floor.
Meet the Athletic Performance Standards Committee

The USASF Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Sensitivity sub-committee (DEIS) focuses on issues of diversity and community within All Star and makes recommendations with the intention of promoting better understanding between and within the membership to be a more inclusive sport for all.

The DEIS Toolkit was developed to assist club owners in creating, developing, and implementing a DEIS program that fosters a diverse and inclusive culture. Creating DEIS initiatives for your club must start with understanding what is meant by the terms Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Sensitivity. Use this TOOLKIT to implement your own DEIS program.

Meet the DEIS Sub-Committee