Education - Student Credentialials

To support coaches & students pre-USASF athletes program

The AASCF is proud to have Australia’s first ever Student Cheerleading Levels Program, first established by Rosemary Sims in 1995 for her students at the Dancers Edge dance studio. In 1999 the syllabus was revised incorporating the safety elements guided by the AACCA (American Association of Cheerleading Coaches & Advisers). As students undertaking the program grew and interest in the program spread around the country, the program has been revised once again in 2005/06, this time for the AASCF, with the added influence and intergration of the USASF (United States All Star Federation) athlete levels.  The USASF coach credentialing up to level 2 will set you up with the foundations to teach the program through to AASCF level 6.  It is also the complete preparation for cheerleaders aspiring to be in an All Star or Recreational Cheerleading Squad. 

This very comprehensive cheerleading program comprises of 2 x 80 page instructional manuals,a back up DVD demonstrating all elements and music CD.The 1st manual covers Mini Stars to Level 4 and the 2nd manual from Level 5 to All Star. All elements, from dance to tumbling to cheer stunt, safety & fundraising to name only a few, are broken down in clear step by step instructions with visual diagrams. The manuals also teach everything you need to know to become an All Star cheerleading coach; choreography, music, game cheerleading, insurance etc.  To order please download the Order Form

Age requirement for students

Children of 3 years of age up to senior.

Not everyone will start from the start; depending on your already acquired skills and age will determine the level you will start at. (Your coaches will assess the right level for you.)

You can be any age above the minimum age & standard to start the program and be part of the AASCF.

*Cheerleaders who are extremely advanced in their tumbling, dance and stunting skills are able to start at much higher levels

Students abilities to begin the AASCF program

To begin the AASCF Levels program there are no pre-requisites. Alternately if you already have skills, this may enable you to start the program at a higher level. The Program works for all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities. This is a user-friendly program for every-one with special needs taken into consideration. With careful monitoring and medical confirmation you can progress right through the Levels Program being exempt from your particular problem areas.

The cheerleaders work their way through the levels program at their own pace, progressing on their strengths and developing their weaknesses, thus able to achieve desired goals without pressure. For example, if a child is slow at progressing in some areas, they can keep moving forward through the levels program on their strong points whilst perfecting their weaker areas in their own comfort zone.

Skills Examination Day

At the end of every term, or a date that works in with your program, there is a skills assessment day. On this day cheerleaders will perform their established skills in front of Official AASCF Examiners. Assessments can only be done on Official Skill Assessment days. Cheerleaders will receive an official stamp for each particular skill achieved. Once every skill has been stamped and signed they receive an official AASCF certificate, medallion or trophy for higher levels, confirming they have passed that Level.

Cheerleaders will not receive their certification & cannot go for the next level until they have completed every element in each level. In some cases cheerleaders will be exempt from particular elements due to medical or physical reasons thus receiving their certification with stated exemptions.

AASCF Levels Syllabus Summary

AASCF Levels Program is designed to give every one a go in all of the Cheerleading Skills from Dance to Poms to Tumbling to Stunt to Performance. It is also the complete preparation for cheerleaders aspiring to be All Star Cheerleaders.

  1. AASCF Mini Stars - 4-6 year olds (certificate & patches)
  2. AASCF level 1 - (certificate & patches)
  3. AASCF level 2 - (certificate & patches)
  4. AASCF level 3 - (certificate & patches)
  5. AASCF level 4 - Bronze Medal (+ certificate & patches)
  6. AASCF level 5 - Silver Medal (+certificate & patches) & introduction of USASF athletes program        level 1
  7. AASCF level 6 - Gold Medal (+ certificate & patches) & introduction of USASF athletes program        level 2
  8. AASCF ALL Star - Trophy (+ certificate & patches) & introduction of USASF athletes program        level 3
  9. USASF athletes program level 4
  10. USASF athletes program level 5

 

USASF Athlete Credentialing

USASF Setting the Standards. Raising the Bar.

Elevating the Athlete.

The USASF has brought an unparalleled training program to the All Star community. The credentialing program develops training through proper skill progressions for athletes at every level, allowing them to become credentialed up to the skill level they have currently mastered. By providing athletes and parents with knowledge and preparation for testing, tryouts become a smoother process and athlete motivator. Periodic testing encourages athletes to move on to a higher level and promotes future training.
Athletes can be credentialed in any of three different categories: Stunts, Tosses, and Tumbling. Within each category, athletes can be tested as a Top (Flyer), Base, and/or Backspot (Backbase). Assessments must be provided by a fully credentialed USASF coach.

Benefits to Cheer About.

The USASF is a non-profit organization striving to maximize the positive life experiences of All Star Cheerleading. Membership benefits for athletes include: 

  • $1,000,000 Athlete Catastrophic Insurance*(not yet in place for International members; how ever AASCF has its own athletes, coaches & gym insurance cover)
  • USASF Access to Athlete Credentialing
  • USASF Membership Patch and Credentials Certificate
  • USASF Monthly e-Newsletter
  • Access to purchase patches for Levels completed

Look for the USASF Seal of Sanction.

What’s the best way to find a USASF member coach, gym, or sanctioned event? Simply look for this seal. It’s your assurance that the highest safety and competition standards have been met. The USASF Seal requires instructors be safety certified and credentialed, gyms provide comprehensive medical and liability insurance, and events adhere to set rules and levels of competition. Sure, there are those that say they adhere to USASF standards, but without this seal, they’re only pretenders.

Always look for the USASF Seal before deciding where your All Star team trains or competes.

All Star safety, education, competitions, and sportsmanship are soaring to new heights because of the U. S. All Star Federation and its commitment to the highest training and competition standards. Because the USASF requires its members– athletes, coaches, gyms, and events providers alike– to abide by established guidelines, All Stars now have the opportunity to train in a safer and more exciting environment.