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The Limelight Beat w/ Jerry Episode 1. Overview of Allstar Cheerleading
Types of Cheerleading
- Allstar started in the foundations of sideline cheerleading but has developed over time
- Recreational is a fun way to learn the sport
- Allstar Prep is the gateway to competitive
- Competitive Allstar is the truest form of the sport of cheerleading. Is all over the world and growing each year.
Olympic Committee
- Cheerleading is a recognized Olympic sport now, but not official in Canada. The process takes a long time in Canada.
- Canada will be entering the Olympics with a team beginning in 2024
- Limelight will soon begin an Olympic program in our gym
ICU – International Cheerleading Union
- A direct line into the Olympics
- Sets the rules and regulations for national team requirements
- Does not manage Allstar, school or any part of the sport other than the national teams.
IASF – International Allstar Federation
- Creates rules, scoresheets, divisions and overall safety guidelines
The 2022-2023 divisions have changed and will affect us all
They change things often, which can be frustrating. - Hosts a world championship for IASF divisions only
- Globally recognized
Cheer Canada
- Even more recent than the OCF
- Working to get cheerleading recognized as a national sport. We are not now
- Because we are not an official sport, we are in a state of limbo often. We are not required all the same stuff as official sports, although we try to follow them
OCF
- Recently became a true PSO or provincial sport organization
- Sets guidelines for the sport in our province
- We pay membership to the organization to further advancement of the sport
Allstar Gyms
- The sport of Allstar cheerleading is taught at these centers.
- Growing in Ontario, but still seems to be NEW to many people
- Each Gym develops its athletes and teams to compete with other programs.
Limelight Allstars
- We offer various levels of the sport from beginner to advanced
- We pride ourselves on years of winning, Worlds events and Summit Bids, but mostly on the fact that our athletes, families and coaches are such amazing people.
Thank you and I hope to see you on the next episode of The Limelight Beat
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