{"id":2306364,"date":"2020-03-02T12:50:51","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T17:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/?page_id=2306364"},"modified":"2024-03-19T13:46:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T18:46:09","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/about\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Varsity Spirit FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<div class='overlay-hero-small wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex  vc_row-no-padding b-lazy blue-fill ' id='' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Varsity_Education-1440x275.jpg' ><div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-8 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper-title'><h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-3&#8243;]<!--accordion_sidebar_generated--><div class='accordion-sidear ' id=''><ul class='accordion-sidebar-link'><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a553929_43854806' href='#'>Who is Varsity Spirit?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a553e71_22454759' href='#'>Who is Varsity Brands?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a554132_00569095' href='#'>How was Varsity Spirit founded and how has it expanded?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a5548d5_79291838' href='#'>What is Varsity Spirit focused on today?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a554ed0_09755245' href='#'>Who is Varsity Performing Arts?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a555272_38683986' href='#'>Why did Varsity Spirit get into the band space?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a555428_07334928' href='#'>How can I work for Varsity Spirit?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a555615_78825425' href='#'>Are there other companies who provide the same kind of services and products as Varsity Spirit?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a555823_22318304' href='#'>Does Varsity Spirit support or engage in any philanthropic endeavors?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a555da2_75960359' href='#'>How does Varsity Spirit support Fair Labor Practices?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a556104_09674447' href='#'>Is Varsity Spirit taking steps to protect the environment?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a556537_83377152' href='#'>Who are Varsity Spirit's partners?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a556a31_37031728' href='#'>How many cheerleaders are there in the world?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a556d34_36271678' href='#'>Does Varsity Spirit work with professional cheerleaders in the NFL and NBA?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a5570c3_48695151' href='#'>Do you have to wear Varsity Spirit uniforms to compete at Varsity Spirit events?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a5573c7_40971372' href='#'>What are the different types of cheerleading?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a557940_51658597' href='#'>How was the phrase ``Dance Team`` invited?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a557b25_86912303' href='#'>Which types of cheerleading are sports?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a558ba7_47876854' href='#'>Cheer has been recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) - what does that mean?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a558f84_08830153' href='#'>How safe is cheerleading?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a559499_06403699' href='#'>What safety resources exist for cheerleading?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a5597b6_80361818' href='#'>How is cheerleading and dance team governed?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a559d60_39949562' href='#'>How does Varsity Spirit advocate for cheerleading and dance team safety?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55a312_92247888' href='#'>What is Varsity Spirit\u2019s media policy?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55a575_09336643' href='#'>Why doesn\u2019t Varsity Spirit allow outside production crews into its events?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55a946_35615477' href='#'>Can you watch cheer and dance team on TV?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55aba6_11934231' href='#'>What is USA Cheer?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55aeb3_59850029' href='#'>Does Varsity Spirit own USA Cheer?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55b155_56214520' href='#'>What is the USASF?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55b3c7_52782567' href='#'>Does Varsity Spirit own the USASF?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55b5c9_44565908' href='#'>What is the ICU?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55b9d5_40134465' href='#'>Does Varsity Spirit own the ICU?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55bd08_06868494' href='#'>Will cheerleading be in the Olympics?<\/a><\/li><li><a data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55bf62_21268743' href='#'>Has the coronavirus impacted Varsity Spirit events?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-9&#8243;]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a553929_43854806' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Who is Varsity Spirit?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Varsity Spirit is the leader in cheer, dance, band, yearbook and the All Star industry. Focused on safety, entertainment and the power of school spirit, our employees and staff have been dedicated to celebrating school spirit since 1974.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Varsity Spirit is proud of its heritage and its role in transforming cheerleading and dance team into the high-energy, athletic global phenomenon we see today. As a company that is largely comprised of former spirit leaders, we carry with us each day the values we learned as spirit team members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a553e71_22454759' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Who is Varsity Brands?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW85708503 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsitybrands.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW85708503 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85708503 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" data-wac-het=\"1\">Varsity Brands<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85708503 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85708503 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\"> consists of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsnsports.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BSN SPORTS<\/a> and Varsity Spirit, both with the mission of elevating the student experience. Varsity Spirit oversees the cheer, dance, band and yearbook efforts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsitybrands.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Varsity Brands<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW85708503 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a554132_00569095' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>How was Varsity Spirit founded and how has it expanded?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jeff Webb started Varsity Spirit in 1974 at his mom\u2019s kitchen table to provide educational training camps for cheerleaders. Eventually, the company evolved to include\u00a0a number of\u00a0brands that focus on school and club (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all star<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) based cheer and dance camps, competitions, education, band, and apparel and accessories under the Varsity Spirit brand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW70577798 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW70577798 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70577798 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">Recognizing the need for high performance fabrics and designs for modern cheerleading and dance team uniforms,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW70577798 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW70577798 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70577798 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0in 1979<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW70577798 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW70577798 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70577798 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0Jeff and his team<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW70577798 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW70577798 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70577798 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">created<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW70577798 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW70577798 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70577798 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0Varsity Spirit Fashion<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextDeletion TrackedChange SCXW70577798 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW70577798 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70577798 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">. Today, Varsity Spirit Fashion lends itself past strictly uniforms and offers a variety of spirit gear. You&#8217;ll see the Varsity Shop at competitions and camps or you can shop online <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.varsity.com\/?msclkid=3849ed03d934109eba7588f22bc8c49c&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Brand%20-%20Search&amp;utm_term=Varsity%20Spirit%20Shop&amp;utm_content=Varsity%20Shop\">here<\/a>!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/school\/competitions\/high-school-nationals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC)<\/a> was held in 1980 at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seaworld<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in Orlando, Florida. Today, NHSCC is held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/school\/competitions\/high-school-nationals\/\">National Dance Team Championship (NDTC)<\/a> was held at Circus World in 1983. Today, NDTC is also held at the ESPN\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/brands\/\">Varsity All Star<\/a> is made up of a family of unique brands (including CHEERSPORT, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">JAMfest or GROOVE<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) which strive to set the industry standard and elevate the competitive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/varsityallstar\/\">cheer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/varsityallstar_dance\/\">dance<\/a> experience. Each brand offers its own style, awards and opportunities so every team can find the events that match its program\u2019s needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\"> The largest cheerleading competition in the world <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/all-star\/competitions\/nationals\/\">NCA All-Star Nationals<\/a> is held in Dallas, Texas annually. In 2023, Varsity All Star Dance launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/dance-majors\/\">The Dance MAJORS<\/a>, the Friday night of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/jf\/dance-super-nationals\/\">JAMfest Dance<\/a> &#8211; this invite-only event has been the next step in pushing the boundaries in the All Star dance space.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsityuniversity.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Varsity University<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0offers comprehensive educational programming to schools and athletic programs worldwide. Through a combination of specialized online courses and in-person seminars, Varsity University provides the resources necessary for educators, coaches and gym owners to enhance the student experience.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/the-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Summit<\/a> is a season-capping goal for many competitive\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all star<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0teams and was launched in 2013. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/the-dance-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Dance Summit<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/the-d2-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">D2 Summit<\/a> soon followed, expanding opportunities for gyms of all sizes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2019, Varsity Spirit\u2019s expansion continued into the band community with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Varsity Performing Arts<\/a> to serve the performing arts community, including marching bands, pep bands, color guards and percussion groups with training camps, competition experiences, as well as apparel and accessories.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\"> Varsity Performing Arts were introduced to the competition space, in 2026, Varsity Spirit will host the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/national-school-band-championship\/\">National Band Spirit Championship<\/a> as one of the competitions under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/national-school-spirit-championships\/\">National School Spirit Championships<\/a> (DI &amp; DII weekends coming in 2026).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a5548d5_79291838' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>What is Varsity Spirit focused on today?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Varsity Spirit works to transform America\u2019s high schools by helping\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">young people engage their classmates and communities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We do this through encouraging cheerleading, dance and band participation, educational camps, and competitions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">At o<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">ur educational\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">summer\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">camps<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">, run by the leaders and experts in spirit team training<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">, we\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">t<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">each<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">cutting edge skills<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0game\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">day\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW131909324 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131909324 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">material and choreography. It is always our highest priority to teach proper stunt progressions, explain the latest safety rules, and provide <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW263417012 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263417012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263417012 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">an incredible environment\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW263417012 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263417012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263417012 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">for all<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW263417012 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263417012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263417012 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0350,000 athletes that attend our camps each year<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW263417012 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263417012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263417012 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW263417012 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We work daily to continue to revolutionize uniform aesthetics by combining function with fashion, and today we focus on outfitting athletes around the world.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a554ed0_09755245' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Who is Varsity Performing Arts?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152313197 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152313197 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Varsity Performing Arts<\/a>, which is comprised of <a href=\"https:\/\/stanbury.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stanbury Uniforms<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dshowcase.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DSI<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safeathercompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SA Feather<\/a>, was launched to serve the performing arts community, including marching bands, pep bands, color guards and percussion groups. Varsity Performing Arts will be offering new training camps and competition experiences to schools and performers nationwide.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW152313197 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since 1917, <a href=\"https:\/\/stanbury.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stanbury Uniforms<\/a> has\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">produced<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> marching band uniforms. Stanbury is known for exceptional customer service, impeccable attention to detail, creative and innovative designs, and quality products that stand the test of time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"32\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since 1981, <a href=\"https:\/\/dshowcase.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DSI<\/a> has supplied accessories to schools, band boosters, students and teachers around the globe. DSI has a presence in every US state and in 12 countries around the world.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Founded in 1906, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safeathercompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SA Feather<\/a> is a fourth-generation wholesale feather goods supplier with an established reputation for quality, service<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and value. Most notably, the company is a premier manufacturer of marching band plumes for the band industry, and a specialty supplier of costume, millinery and special events products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a555272_38683986' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Why did Varsity Spirit get into the band space?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23489712 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23489712 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">Working with band aligns perfectly with our mission of elevating the student experience. 15-20% of students participate in one of the three major school spirit activities \u2013 cheer, dance and band. By providing them support to work together and build spirit and engagement, we believe we can transform America\u2019s schools.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW23489712 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a555428_07334928' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>How can I work for Varsity Spirit?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW158565196 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158565196 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">You can apply for jobs at Varsity Spirit by visiting the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW158565196 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/about\/careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW158565196 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158565196 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" data-wac-het=\"1\">Careers<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW158565196 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158565196 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0page on varsity.com, which lists all job openings company-wide in Memphis and across the country.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW158565196 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a555615_78825425' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Are there other companies who provide the same kind of services and products as Varsity Spirit?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93848360 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93848360 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">Yes. There are dozens of companies and organizations operating in the cheerleading apparel, camps and competitions space, and thousands that offer training and education. In the apparel space alone, there are dozens of businesses that focus on cheerleading,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93848360 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93848360 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0as well as major sports brands, including Nike, Under\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93848360 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW93848360 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">Armour<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93848360 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93848360 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">, and Adidas. Our company was founded by entrepreneurs and we are excited by the continuous growth and expansion in all areas of the cheerleading industry.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW93848360 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a555823_22318304' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Does Varsity Spirit support or engage in any philanthropic endeavors?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjude.org\/get-involved\/school-fundraising-ideas\/high-school\/varsity.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital<\/a> is the national philanthropic\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">partner<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsitybrands.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Varsity Brands<\/a> and we are proud to support their mission of finding cures for childhood cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. Since 2011, we have raised more than $13M for the kids of St. Jude.<\/span>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">At all Varsity Spirit Camps, teams are encouraged to be a part of our Letter Writing Campaign.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/cs\/cs-2\/nationals\/\">CHEERSPORT<\/a> annually hosted Friday Night Live, giving teams the opportunity to come together and achieve a common goal to raise money for St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research Hospital. Since 2015, CHEERSPORT has raised over $1M.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjude.org\/get-involved\/school-fundraising-ideas\/high-school\/varsity\/game-day.html\">St. Jude Game Days<\/a> is the opportunity for teams to host a fundraiser for St. Jude on their own campus. We are so proud of the schools and universities who take their fundraising past camp and get their communities involved!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2009, Varsity Spirit partnered with\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesparkleeffect.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Sparkle Effect<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 a national nonprofit organization that generates, outfits, trains and sustains school-based cheer and dance teams that bring together students with and without disabilities. Through our partnership, we have helped train and outfit over 200 teams. The Sparkle Effect has teams in 30 states that have directly involved over 10,000 students.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Varsity Brands\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/files.varsity.com\/publications\/varsity-brands-white-paper.html\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">released a study<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0revealing the powerful link between school spirit, involvement, achievement and self-confidence. It found that students with higher levels of spirit perform better academically, are more involved, and feel happier and more connected to their schools and communities. Inspired by these findings, we created the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsitybrands.com\/awards\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This program celebrates schools, organizations and individuals that go above and beyond the call of duty to build school pride, student engagement and community spirit &#8211; awarding $100,000 annually since 2015.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a555da2_75960359' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>How does Varsity Spirit support Fair Labor Practices?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"ui-provider ed bqg bdh byw byx byy byz bza bzb bzc bzd bze bzf bzg bzh bzi bzj bzk bzl bzm bzn bzo bzp bzq bzr bzs bzt bzu bzv bzw bzx bzy bzz caa cab\" dir=\"ltr\">A part of Varsity\u2019s mission of elevating the student experience is our ability to further our commitment to grow Varsity Spirit as a renowned organization that operates with high ethical standards, respecting human rights and acting responsibly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider ed bqg bdh byw byx byy byz bza bzb bzc bzd bze bzf bzg bzh bzi bzj bzk bzl bzm bzn bzo bzp bzq bzr bzs bzt bzu bzv bzw bzx bzy bzz caa cab\" dir=\"ltr\">We are committed to conducting business with honesty, integrity, and in compliance with applicable laws and governing bodies. This includes our dedication to ensuring that the merchandise we produce and the products we procure from suppliers, support a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace wherever these products are made.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/about\/varsity-spirit-cares\/human-rights-and-fair-labor\/\">here<\/a> to read more about our attention to Fair Labor Practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a556104_09674447' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Is Varsity Spirit taking steps to protect the environment?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196916214 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196916214 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">At Varsity Spirit, our company\u2019s foundation is built on our shared values. Among other things, we believe in service, integrity, and respect \u2013 which includes protecting the environment.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196916214 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196916214 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196916214 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196916214 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">We prioritize sustainability and want to have a positive social impact and ideally engage our customers, contractors and vendors to make a commitment with us.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196916214 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196916214 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">We incorporate <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196916214 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196916214 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">eco-smart, sustainable materials made from recycled water bottles in our fashion. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/school\/spirit-fashion\/reaction\/\">here<\/a> to read more about the sustainability of Varsity Spirit Fashion&#8217;s braiding, polar fleece and more.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a556537_83377152' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Who are Varsity Spirit's partners?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Varsity Spirit partners with many companies to enhance the athletes\u2019 experiences at our events. Visit\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">our<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/partners.varsity.com\/sponsors\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sponsors page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to see more<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since 1995, Varsity Spirit has partnered with Walt Disney World to host seven events annually\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">at th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Walt Disney World\u00ae\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resort,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">in Orlando, Florida.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2018, Disney built The AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the first building in the world designed specifically for cheerleading, dance and band competitions, to accommodate more spirit athletes and coaches than ever before.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since 1983, Varsity Spirit has partnered with ESPN to broadcast cheerleading and dance around the world.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Varsity Spirit produces over 10 hours of programming each year that ESPN and ESPN2 broadcast around the world<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\"> Click here to see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/espn-air-dates-2024\/\">ESPN Air Dates<\/a> for this season!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a556a31_37031728' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>How many cheerleaders are there in the world?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142375636 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142375636 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">The\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW142375636 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/cheerunion.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW142375636 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142375636 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" data-wac-het=\"1\">International Cheer Union (ICU)<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142375636 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142375636 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0estimates that there are about 3.5 million athletes in 70 nations.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW142375636 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a556d34_36271678' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Does Varsity Spirit work with professional cheerleaders in the NFL and NBA?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">In July 2019, we became <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">the official outfitter of the Memphis Grizzlies dance team<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCXW138052055 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">Grizz<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0Girls<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138052055 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0and we look forward to partnering with other professional sports organizations.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW138052055 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a5570c3_48695151' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Do you have to wear Varsity Spirit uniforms to compete at Varsity Spirit events?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No. We are proud of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/school\/spirit-fashion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Varsity Spirit Fashion<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/all-star-fashion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Varsity All Star Fashion<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">brands<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but teams are not required to wear them to compete at one of our events. While school cheer teams are encouraged to use signs, poms and megaphones for crowd effect, these types of products, as well as uniforms, can be purchased from many sources other than Varsity Spirit. In fact, every year <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a number of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0championship-winning teams do not wear Varsity Spirit uniforms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a5573c7_40971372' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>What are the different types of cheerleading?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cheer is an athletic activity governed USA Cheer (which was created to serve as the national governing body of cheer), which includes the following distinct and separate disciplines in the scholastic and non-scholastic sectors:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scholastic<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"39\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Traditional Cheerleading<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u2013 An organized cheerleading group sponsored by public or private schools as a student activity focused on enhancing the \u201cgame day experience,\u201d promoting school spirit, student leadership, community service, and supporting other school sports teams. While not their primary focus, traditional cheerleading teams can also compete at regional, state and national competitions in a format that reflects their role and responsibilities at their schools.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"39\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">STUNT\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">he interscholastic sport discipline of cheer that is exclusively focused on competition in a head-to-head, four quarter <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">format<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. It is a spring sport, and it is the\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">only discipline designed to meet the<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0(OCR)<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0legal sport requirements of Title IX<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202ffor schools in the US.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Non-Scholastic<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"39\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Club Cheer\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 Cheer teams from private gyms (also known in the US as \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">all star<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d teams) whose primary focus is to compete against cheer teams from other private gyms in a routine format specific to club cheer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"39\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuntthesport.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">STUNT<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u2013 Discipline of cheer that is exclusively focused on competition in a head-to-head, four quarter format between private gyms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"39\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recreational Cheerleading<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u2013 Non-school based cheerleading teams who support other non-school based athletic teams.\u202f These cheerleading teams may also compete.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a557940_51658597' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>How was the phrase ``Dance Team`` invited?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>The Universal Dance Association coined the phrase &#8220;dance team.&#8221; When founding Universal Dance Camps in 1980 (now known as UDA), Jeff Webb and Kris Shepherd were set on creating training for drill teams around the country. Quickly they released for better recognition, the phrase &#8220;dance team&#8221; was a better fit to describe the intended training. Today, the phrase &#8220;dance team&#8221; is used in the school and all star space internationally.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a557b25_86912303' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Which types of cheerleading are sports?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW7720239 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW7720239 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7720239 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">In the United States<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW7720239 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW7720239 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7720239 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW7720239 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW7720239 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7720239 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\"> t<\/span><\/span><\/span>here is a distinction between sport in the general sense and what meets the legal definition of sport for school athletic teams under Title IX.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0T<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">he<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\"> determines what qualifies as a sport<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0for school athletic teams<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0under Title IX.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">In September 2008, the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">OCR\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">issued a\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">document,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Emphasis\" data-wac-het=\"1\">Dear Colleague Letter: Athletic Activities Counted for Title IX Compliance<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0that outlined several factors to consider on a case-by-case basis\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">to determine\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">whether an activity can be counted as an intercollegiate or interscholastic sport for the purpose of Title IX compliance. These factors include an activity\u2019s structure, administration, team preparatio<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">n<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight BCX0 SCXW199344994\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW199344994\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0and competition.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SCHOOL CHEER<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In a general sense, yes, school cheerleading fits a broad definition of sport.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chool cheerleading, which supports other athletic teams,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">does<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0not fit th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e OCR<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0definition<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of a Title IX scholastic sport<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. B<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW140232889 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">ecause\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"AdvancedProofingIssue SCXW140232889 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">the majority of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0their time\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW140232889 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">is spent\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW140232889 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">on leadership activities\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW140232889 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">in<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW140232889 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0their school<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW140232889 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">s<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW140232889 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0and communities and not strictly<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW140232889 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0on<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW140232889 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0competi<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW140232889 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">tion<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW140232889 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140232889 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That said, school<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cheerleading\u00a0<\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">i<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">m<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ore than<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a sport.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cheerleading is athletic in nature and while some schools compete (10% on average), they only compete one or two times a year.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Cheerleaders also\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">create<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a strong sense of school pride and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">elevate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0spirit within their schools and communities through five key roles \u2013 Crowd Leader, Spirit Raiser, Ambassador, Athlete and Entertainer. These five roles are what sets cheerleading apart from traditional sports.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Crowd\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eader-<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0With the use of spirit raising props like signs, poms, megaphones and flags, school cheerleaders focus on creating a game day environment that unifies fans. This is done by using a combination of crowd effective chants and skills to rally the crowd together to support the athletes on the field or court.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spirit Raiser-<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0School cheerleaders\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">help<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to build a connection between their place of learning and their community. Spirit raising ranges from planning and hosting pep rallies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0spirit weeks, to encouraging members of the community to come out and support their athletic teams.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ambassador-<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Cheerleaders volunteer at local philanthropic events,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">represent the school at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">events, and mee<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with fans face-to-face.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Athlete-<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Cheerleading requires strength, technique and flexibility to properly perform stunts, jumps and tumbling<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Physical endurance is required throughout games, competitions and practices.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Entertainer-<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Cheerleaders entertain the crowd between plays, during timeouts and halftimes, and at other spirit raising events<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0If the crowd is engaged by the cheerleaders performing on the sidelines, they are more likely to yell for the athletes, leading the team to victory.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ALL STAR<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the general sense, yes,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ll\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tar<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cheerleading is a sport. The main purpose of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ll\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tar<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cheerleading is to compete.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all star<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cheerleading does not meet the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OCR\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">requirements of a Title IX sport.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">STUNT<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"37\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuntthesport.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">STUNT<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">meets the OCR definitions of a Title IX sport. STUNT is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a competitive team sport that removes the crowd-leading and focuses on the technical and athletic components of cheer in a four-quarter head-to-head game format including Partner Stunts, Pyramids &amp; Tosses, Group Jumps &amp; Tumbling, and Team Performance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>INTERNATIONAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW108735673\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW108735673\" data-wac-het=\"1\">SportAccord, the organization that designates sports internationally, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange BCX0 SCXW108735673\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW108735673\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW108735673\" data-wac-het=\"1\">recognized<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW108735673\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW108735673\" data-wac-het=\"1\"> cheerleading as a sport in 2013. The international definition of \u201csport\u201d is much broader, and therefore cheer qualifies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW93229606\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW93229606\" data-wac-het=\"1\">The International Cheer Union<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange BCX0 SCXW93229606\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW93229606\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW93229606\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0(ICU)<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW93229606\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW93229606\" data-wac-het=\"1\">, the recognized world governing body for cheerleading, is active in efforts to have cheerleading added to the Olympics.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a558ba7_47876854' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Cheer has been recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) - what does that mean?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SportAccord<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the organization that designates sports internationally, designated cheerleading as an Olympic sport in 2017.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The international definition of \u201csport\u201d is much broader, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">therefore\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cheer qualifies.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/cheerunion.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Cheer Union<\/a>, the recognized world governing body for cheerleading, is active in efforts to have cheerleading added to the Olympics. Provisional sport status allows organizations to receive funding and special grants for a 3-year period. During this time, cheerleading can also petition to be fully included in the Olympic Games.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a558f84_08830153' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>How safe is cheerleading?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 2018-19\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucdenver.edu\/academics\/colleges\/PublicHealth\/research\/ResearchProjects\/piper\/projects\/RIO\/Documents\/2018-19%20Convenience%20Sample.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">High School RIO Study<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">shows that cheerleading has the 4th lowest overall injury rate, ranking 17th out of 20 high school sports studied.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From 2014 to 2018, data from the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nccsir.unc.edu\/files\/2019\/10\/1982-2018-TABLES-9-21-19-FINAL.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">shows that cheerleading has experienced a major reduction in injuries. This is in large part due to additional rules and restrictions, as well as improved coaches training.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2017-2018<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nccsir.unc.edu\/files\/2019\/10\/1982-2018-TABLES-9-21-19-FINAL.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0reported there were zero catastrophic injuries in cheerleading, and two reported in the past 5 years.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to recent research, the number of catastrophic injuries from cheerleading over the past 5 years is comparable to other girls\u2019 high school sports, including track and field, softball, and gymnastics, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lower than those for football, baseball, wrestling, and girls\u2019 soccer.\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Note: 2018-19 data from the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research is not yet available.)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Research--Statistics\/NEISS-Injury-Data\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consumer Products Safety Commission<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in 2018 there were fewer emergency room visits for girls ages 14-18 for cheerleading (23,351) than girls\u2019 basketball (55,069), soccer (40,396), softball (31,095), and volleyball (29,774).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a559499_06403699' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>What safety resources exist for cheerleading?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 1987, the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors (AACCA), created rules regarding what stunts and skills cheerleaders can perform. These rules have been updated annually, and there are currently different rules for the junior high, high school, college and a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ll star<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0levels of competitions.\u00a0AACCA is now a part of USA Cheer, which\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">publishes\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the rules.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 1990, AACCA created a safety course that was designed to inform coaches and administrators of their responsibilities and introduce important concepts in safety and risk management. The course is now offered by USA Cheer. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a5597b6_80361818' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>How is cheerleading and dance team governed?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cheerleading and dance team is regulated in all disciplines to ensure that it is practiced and performed safely in high schools, colleges, gyms and studios throughout the country.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The NCAA requires that college cheerleading programs follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usacheer.org\/safety\/rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USA Cheer\u2019s rules<\/a> (formerly AACCA) at their events and games, which restrict what skills can be performed. The NCAA requires that cheer programs are under the direct supervision of a professional who has completed a national cheerleading safety course. Notwithstanding, the individual colleges and their coaches are responsible for ensuring that cheerleaders receive proper treatment for any injuries. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High school cheer programs are governed by their state associations, just like football, volleyball and other sports, and follow the USA Cheer or NFHS rules.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-wac-het=\"1\">USA Cheer<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-wac-het=\"1\"> is a non-profit corporation that serves as the National Governing Body for Sport Cheering in the United States.\u00a0 It serves the entire cheer and dance team community, which includes club cheering (all star), traditional school-based cheerleading programs, and STUNT.<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-wac-het=\"1\">The\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-wac-het=\"1\">US All Star Federation<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0(USASF) is a Governing Authority that establishes and oversees compliance on fair play and safety practices in\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-wac-het=\"1\">all star cheer and dance<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-wac-het=\"1\">. The USASF\u2019s mission is to support and enrich the lives of all s<\/span><span data-wac-het=\"1\">tar<\/span><span data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0athletes and members. They provide consistent rules, strive for a safe environment for athletes, drive competitive excellence, and promote a positive image for the sport.<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a559d60_39949562' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>How does Varsity Spirit advocate for cheerleading and dance team safety?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Varsity Spirit is a leader in advocating for strong cheerleader and dancer safety standards throughout the country and around the world. We work with athletic administrators, educators and government officials to promote cheer and dance team&#8217;s access to quality facilities, knowledgeable coaches, medical professionals and safety rules. More specifically, we:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Work closely with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usacheer.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USA Cheer<\/a>, which\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">was established to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">serve as the National Governing Body for Sport Cheering.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow USA Cheer rules when determining which skills to allow in our educational curriculum and at our competitive events.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conduct a safety awareness program for each individual cheerleader and coach that attends an educational training camp, which includes providing guidance on proper cheerleading safety techniques and the importance of spotting, stunt progressions (mastering lower level skills before attempting higher level skills), and spirit leading activities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Work with the NCAA and the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS), as well as many individual states, to provide coaches education and rules training<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsityuniversity.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Varsity University<\/a>\u00a0coaches\u00a0conferences for school, recreation and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all star<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cheer and dance coaches across the country.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55a312_92247888' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>What is Varsity Spirit\u2019s media policy?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reducing the number of distractions at our championship events to assure the safety of our athletes as they compete is our paramount concern. As a result, the Varsity Spirit Media policy (copied below) closely monitors placement of any production cameras.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No commercial recording (audio or visual) or commercial live streaming is allowed in the event venue or other event related venues (including, but not limited to, hotels and restaurants) or on the grounds of any such venues (collectively, \u201cEvent Locations\u201d). In the event a team authorizes the commercial recording or streaming in any Event Location, the team will be automatically disqualified. In addition, the personal, non-commercial use of live streaming apps (such as Periscope, Facebook Live, etc.) to capture all or any part of a performance during the event is not permitted. By attending\/purchasing admission to the event, each attendee grants permission to Varsity Spirit, LLC and its affiliates, designees, agents, licensees, and invitees to use the image, likeness, actions and statements of the attendee in any live or recorded audio, video, film, or photographic display or other transmission, exhibition, publication, or reproduction made of, or at, the event in any medium, whether now known or hereafter created, or context for any\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">purpose, including commercial or promotional purposes, without further authorization or compensation. Any team traveling with a video crew will be disqualified.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55a575_09336643' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Why doesn\u2019t Varsity Spirit allow outside production crews into its events?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29065511 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29065511 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">All the teams that compete work incredibly hard. That\u2019s why, to respect their work and limit unnecessary disruptions at our events, we have maintained a strict video policy that limits outside production cameras. This policy is\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"AdvancedProofingIssue SCXW29065511 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">similar to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29065511 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0other major sports and entertainment entities. We do this to ensure the focus remains on the safety of the athletes and creating memorable experiences for all competitors and their family members.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW29065511 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55a946_35615477' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Can you watch cheer and dance team on TV?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since 1983, Varsity Spirit has partnered with ESPN to broadcast cheerleading and dance around the world, and Varsity Spirit produces 10 hours of programming each year that ESPN and ESPN2 broadcasts to more than 100 million homes in 32 countries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Varsity TV<\/a>\u2019s livestreams provide even more access to cheerleading and dance programming than ever before.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55aba6_11934231' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>What is USA Cheer?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW141038175 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usacheer.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW141038175 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141038175 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" data-wac-het=\"1\">USA Cheer<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141038175 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141038175 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0is a non-profit corporation that\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141038175 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141038175 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">serve<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141038175 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141038175 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">s<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141038175 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141038175 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\"> as the National Governing Body for Sport Cheering in the United States. It serves the entire cheer community, which includes club cheering (all star), traditional school-based cheerleading programs, and <a href=\"https:\/\/stuntthesport.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">STUNT<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW141038175 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55aeb3_59850029' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Does Varsity Spirit own USA Cheer?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252764467 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252764467 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">No.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252764467 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252764467 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usacheer.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USA Cheer<\/a> is an independent organization and is governed by a 15-member board.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55b155_56214520' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>What is the USASF?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242349442 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242349442 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">The\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW242349442 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/usasf.net\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW242349442 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242349442 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" data-wac-het=\"1\">US All Star Federation<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242349442 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242349442 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\"> (USASF) is a Governing Authority that establishes and oversees compliance on fair play and safety practices in all star. The USASF\u2019s mission is to support and enrich the lives of a<\/span><span class=\"ContextualSpellingAndGrammarError SCXW242349442 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">ll star<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242349442 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0athletes and members. They provide consistent rules, strive for a safe environment for athletes, drive competitive excellence, and promote a positive image for the sport.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW242349442 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55b3c7_52782567' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Does Varsity Spirit own the USASF?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW257381416 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257381416 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">No. The <a href=\"https:\/\/usasf.net\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USASF<\/a> is an independent not-for-profit organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55b5c9_44565908' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>What is the ICU?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW149052544 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149052544 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">The\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW149052544 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/cheerunion.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW149052544 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149052544 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" data-wac-het=\"1\">I<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW149052544 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149052544 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" data-wac-het=\"1\">nternational Cheer Union<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW149052544 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149052544 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\"> (ICU) is the recognized world governing body of cheerleading. There are currently 116 member nations in the International Cheer Union.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW149052544 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\"> <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW128890935 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128890935 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128890935 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">W<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW128890935 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128890935 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128890935 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">e believe that the ICU enriches cheerleading<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW128890935 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128890935 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128890935 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW128890935 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128890935 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128890935 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">globally, providing a<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW128890935 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128890935 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128890935 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">n effective<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW128890935 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128890935 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128890935 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0international sport governance platform that ensures continued worldwide growth of cheerleading.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW128890935 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55b9d5_40134465' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Does Varsity Spirit own the ICU?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12680639 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12680639 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">No. <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW21959997 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">The ICU is<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextDeletion TrackedChange SCXW21959997 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW21959997 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">an<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW21959997 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0independent<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW21959997 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0org<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW21959997 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">anization<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW21959997 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0where each\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW21959997 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">of the 116 member countries\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW21959997 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">has a<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW21959997 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">n equal<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW21959997 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21959997 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0vote.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55bd08_06868494' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Will cheerleading be in the Olympics?<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161418983 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161418983 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">The International Olympic Committee granted Provisional Olympic Status to the <a href=\"https:\/\/cheerunion.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ICU<\/a>, which is an important milestone as it continues working to evolve cheerleading on a global scale. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161418983 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161418983 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">Having an established governing body like the ICU along with IOC recognition can lead to critical local government support for cheerleading programs that may not otherwise be available. <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange BCX0 SCXW12226723\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW12226723\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW12226723\" data-wac-het=\"1\">The ICU is the key organization that globally promotes\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW12226723\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW12226723\" data-wac-het=\"1\">high standards for training, competition and safety.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a84f4a55bf62_21268743' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Has the coronavirus impacted Varsity Spirit events?<\/h4><div 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Varsity Spirit is diligently monitoring the Coronavirus, closely watching official information from health authorities such as the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization as it relates to our larger community and our events, camps and competitions. Get the latest information here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/health-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">varsity.com\/health-update<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-9&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"parent":396,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2306364","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.4 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - 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