Press Releases Archives - USA Cheer

NBC Sports Next Bolsters Momentum for its SportsEngine Motion Technology Through “Preferred Provider” Designation with USA Cheer

Jim Lord2024-11-23T09:19:22-06:00Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

Designed for Class- and Studio-Based Sports, as Well as Sports Offering Camps, Lessons and Clinic, SportsEngine Motion Continues to Grow in Popularity, Currently Serving More Than 7,500 Sports Organizations Governing Body for Sport Cheering in the U.S. Touts SportsEngine Motion’s Ability to Meet Every Organizational Need for the Future Olympic Sport in One Comprehensive [...]

USA Cheer Joins NCYS for National Youth Sports Week 2024

Jim Lord2024-09-22T23:26:35-05:00Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

USA Cheer is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) in commemorating National Youth Sports Week 2024. Together we celebrate the transformative power of youth sports. This week is dedicated to highlighting sports' positive impact on young people, advocating for their importance, and providing valuable resources to strengthen [...]

College STUNT National Championship to be Held in Nashville, TN, at Lipscomb University and Trevecca Nazarene University, April 24-27, 2025

Jim Lord2024-09-17T15:49:06-05:00Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

Nashville, TN – 9/17/2024 — The 2025 College STUNT National Championship, now in its 14th edition, will take place from April 24-27 at two prestigious Nashville institutions: Lipscomb University and Trevecca Nazarene University. The championship will feature five divisions: Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and Club, bringing together the nation’s top collegiate [...]

Varsity Spirit Named Official Partner of the US National Teams

Jim Lord2024-06-28T09:29:15-05:00Press Releases, US National Team, USA Cheer News|

DALLAS, TX. (Jun 26, 2024) – We are excited to announce our official partnership with Varsity Spirit – a division of Varsity Brands and a global leader in cheerleading, dance team, and band apparel, camps, competitions, and yearbook – as the "Official Partner of the US National Teams." This collaboration solidifies Varsity Spirit as the [...]

Double Good Announces Partnership with USA Cheer and STUNT

Kaitlyn Lyday2024-06-28T09:29:00-05:00Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

USA Cheer & STUNT Join Forces with Double Good, Empowering the Cheerleading and STUNT Community with a $25,000 Donation DALLAS, TX. (April 8, 2024) – - USA Cheer & STUNT proudly announce a partnership with Double Good, a popcorn-based fundraising company dedicated to raising joy for America’s youth. With an extraordinary $25,000 donation from [...]

USA Cheer Announces Kaitlyn Lyday as New Marketing & Social Media Director

Jim Lord2024-06-25T23:26:27-05:00Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

DALLAS (February 1, 2024) – USA Cheer, the governing body for cheerleading in the United States, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kaitlyn Lyday as its new Marketing & Social Media Director. With an impressive background in both the cheerleading and marketing worlds, Kaitlyn brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the [...]

NCSA College Recruiting Becomes Official Recruiting Partner for USA Cheer and STUNT

Jim Lord2024-06-28T09:28:52-05:00Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

The Partnership Marks the 13th Governing Body Partnership for NCSA and will Include Recruiting Initiatives, Visibility to Expansive Network of College Coaches BRADENTON, Fla. (October 9, 2023) – NCSA College Recruiting and USA Cheer have joined together for an official partnership that will provide more recruiting opportunities and increased visibility to a network of over [...]

USA Cheer Joins Forces with NCYS for National Youth Sports Week 2023

Jim Lord2024-06-25T23:26:53-05:00Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

USA Cheer is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) in commemorating National Youth Sports Week 2023. We firmly believe that every young person should be able to engage in sports within an environment that champions diversity, equity, inclusivity, support, and safety. “At the heart of National Youth Sports [...]

STUNT moves forward as NCAA DII Emerging Sport

Jim Lord2023-01-19T17:50:49-06:00Press Releases, STUNT, USA Cheer News|

As we begin STUNT's 13th season, we celebrate a milestone accomplishment! Last Saturday, January 14th, STUNT was elevated to NCAA emerging sport status by the Division II membership at the 2023 NCAA Convention in San Antonio, TX. 51 colleges and universities currently offer STUNT as part of their athletic programs, and we’re excited about [...]

USA Cheer Recognized by US Olympic and Paralympic Committee

Jim Lord2023-01-12T12:39:50-06:00Press Releases, STUNT, USA Cheer News|

DALLAS (January 11, 2023) – USA Cheer, the governing body for sport cheering in the United States, today welcomed the announcement by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee formally welcoming USA Cheer to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic family as a USOPC Affiliate Sports Organization. Additional organizations recognized today include United States Muaythai Federation, [...]

STUNT advances to the final stage for NCAA Emerging Sports for Women Status

Jim Lord2022-05-24T13:20:31-05:00Press Releases, STUNT, USA Cheer News|

All three NCAA Division councils approve STUNT’s addition ahead conference voting in 2023 DALLAS (May 24, 2022) – After a legislative pause due to the COVID pandemic, USA Cheer shares today that the NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division III Councils will sponsor legislation to add STUNT as an emerging sport for women in [...]

HomeTown Ticketing Becomes Official Ticketing Partner of USA Cheer

Jim Lord2024-06-25T23:27:23-05:00Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

USA Cheer is proud to announce a new partnership with HomeTown Ticketing as the official digital ticketing partner of USA Cheer. HomeTown is providing an easy-to-access platform that makes managing events, purchasing tickets, and attending competitions fast and simple at every step. “USA Cheer is thrilled to partner with HomeTown to provide a great experience [...]

USA Cheer’s Statement on the Recent Netflix Series “Cheer!” Season 2

Jim Lord2022-01-14T18:05:14-06:00Press Releases, Safety / Education, Uncategorized, USA Cheer News|

As fans of cheerleading around the world are aware, season 2 of the Netflix series “Cheer” debuted this week. While the show highlights the many exciting and positive aspects of our larger cheer community, please be aware that the series contains mature content. That’s especially true for episode 5, which addresses the critically important topic [...]

USA Cheer announces hosts for 2022 STUNT NCAA and NAIA National Championships

Jim Lord2023-01-13T09:46:47-06:00Press Releases, STUNT, USA Cheer News|

Events to be held on campuses in Texas, California, and Ohio DALLAS (December 22, 2021) – USA Cheer announced today the host universities for their 2022 STUNT National Championships. The events for NCAA DI, DII, DIII, NAIA and club STUNT teams will be held in April 2022 at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, [...]

USA Cheer launches fundraising effort to support key programs

Jim Lord2021-11-16T16:18:49-06:00Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

Resources will be targeted to USA Cheer’s adaptive programs, National Teams, and scholarship initiative Donate Now! DALLAS (November 16, 2021) – USA Cheer announced today a fundraising effort in the lead-up to #GivingTuesday on [...]

USA Cheer awarded grant from National Council of Youth Sports to support adaptive programs

Jim Lord2023-01-13T09:52:36-06:00Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

DALLAS (October 26, 2021) – The National Council of Youth Sports, with support from the National Fitness Foundation and the CoachSafely Foundation, has provided a $5,000 grant to USA Cheer and has committed to training its coaches and administrators. This year’s NCYS grant, in addition to important and relevant coaching education, provides additional financial relief [...]

USA Cheer partners with Every Kid Sports to increase access to cheerleading and STUNT

Jim Lord2021-09-30T11:28:57-05:00Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

Collaboration ensures kids from income-restricted families can participate and reap the rewards of cheer DALLAS (Sept 14, 2021) – USA Cheer is pleased to announce its partnership with Every Kid Sports, a national non-profit that helps income-restricted families pay registration fees to help increase access and participation in youth sports. The collaboration with USA Cheer [...]

STUNT advances to the final stage for NCAA Emerging Sports for Women Status

Jim Lord2021-08-10T14:42:55-05:00Press Releases, STUNT, USA Cheer News|

NCAA DII and DIII council approve STUNT’s addition ahead of DI consideration in 2022 DALLAS (August 10, 2021) – USA Cheer shares today that the NCAA Division II and III Councils will sponsor legislation to add STUNT as an emerging sport for women in their respective divisions. The legislation will be up for a [...]

USA Cheer welcomes International Olympic Committee’s full recognition of the International Cheer Union

Jim Lord2023-01-13T09:48:31-06:00ICU, Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

Cheerleading formally joins the Olympic Movement and is now eligible for Olympic inclusion DALLAS (July 20, 2021) – USA Cheer today celebrated full International Olympic Committee recognition for the International Cheer Union. The recognition was granted by the IOC membership in a vote at the 138th IOC Session, held today in Tokyo, in [...]

USA Cheer recognized by Move United as Inclusion Champion

Jim Lord2021-06-22T16:20:01-05:00Adaptive, Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

DALLAS (June 22, 2021) – Move United, the national leader in community adaptive sports, has recognized USA Cheer as an Inclusion Champion. As an Inclusion Champion, USA Cheer has demonstrated the organization’s support for an inclusive conversation in youth sports, particularly in relation to youth with disabilities. Move United uses the power of sport to [...]

USA Cheer and TeachAids Partner to Advance Concussion Awareness and Understanding

Jim Lord2021-05-26T15:17:52-05:00Press Releases, USA Cheer News|

USA Cheer joins other leading sport governing bodies to provide Concussion Education Certification for their athletes, coaches and officials. DALLAS, TEXAS (May 26, 2021) — USA Cheer, the U.S. governing body for sport cheering and the sport of STUNT and TeachAids, an award-winning nonprofit social enterprise behind the CrashCourse concussion education technology, proudly announce a [...]

USA Cheer Partners with TrueSport®

Jim Lord2021-05-04T15:21:14-05:00Press Releases, Safety / Education, USA Cheer News|

Collaboration brings additional resources to USA Cheer members and builds on USA Cheer’s focus on providing resources for a positive culture in youth sport DALLAS, May 5, 2021 - USA Cheer announced today a new partnership with TrueSport®, a youth sports values-based program powered by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. Founded on the cornerstones of sportsmanship, character-building [...]

USA Cheer and Player’s Health Announce Partnership

usacheer2021-04-21T13:28:09-05:00Press Releases, Safety / Education, USA Cheer News|

DALLAS, March 25, 2021 - USA Cheer and Player’s Health are excited to announce a new partnership together. Player’s Health is a risk management and insurance services firm specializing in youth sports organizations and will manage USA Cheer’s athlete safety program with PH Protect. PH Protect is an application for organizations to manage real-time incident [...]

Oklahoma Baptist University to host 2021 College STUNT National Championship

Jim Lord2023-01-13T09:45:36-06:00Press Releases, STUNT, USA Cheer News|

10th annual event returns after 2020 cancellation DALLAS, March 18, 2021 – USA Cheer, the governing body for cheer in the U.S., will host the D1/D2 2021 College STUNT National Championship at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Okla., on Friday, April 30, 2021 and Saturday, May 1, 2021. This annual event, now in its 10th [...]

USA Cheer promotes March as National Cheerleading Safety Month 2021

Jim Lord2023-01-13T09:46:16-06:00Press Releases, Uncategorized|

Cheerleading safety to be highlighted each week, beginning with athlete protection DALLAS (March 1, 2021) – Established in 2010, March is National Cheerleading Safety Month and USA Cheer is running a series of initiatives to highlight cheer safety throughout the month! “National Cheerleading Safety Month is a critically important initiative every year for us,” [...]