January 21, 2009

USASF Appoints A New State Director for New Jersey

The U.S. All-Star Federation’s Northeast Regional Director Robin Norko has appointed Michael Drulis, of the Cheer Academy All-Stars/All-Star Training Academy, as the new State Director for New Jersey.  The mission of the U.S. All Star Federation is to maximize the number of participants benefiting from the positive life experiences of all star cheerleading and dance by developing competition rules and all star gym training guidelines consistent with the latest best known safety, educational, and ethical practices.

>Picking up from the successes of his predecessor Cynthia Feierstein, Drulis is charged with expanding the training and safety component of All-Star Cheerleading through promoting the credentialing and safety procedures for gyms, coaches and athletes as set forth by the USASF.

A seasoned All-Star coach with more than 10 years of experience in Stunts, Baskets, Tumbling etc., Drulis believes that the safety and progressions in which the USASF standards provide has brought successes to his own teams and the All-Star industry as a whole.  Drulis believes that to have an impact, you must serve the community you are in.  He is an active member of the NACCC and the USASF and participates in a larger group that sets the rules for All-Stars nationally. 

“It is my goal to offer three coaches credentialing/re-credentialing sessions prior to Worlds.  One in each geographic region of New Jersey,” exclaimed Drulis, “it is my hope that convenience and accessibility will yield the best turn out possible.”

USASF COACH CREDENTIALING/RECREDENTIALING OFFERED IN FEBRUARY

NJ State Director Michael Drulis will be offering 3 credentialing/re-credentialing opportunities statewide the week of February 22, 2009.  All All-star gyms and athletes should be credentialed.  The USASF has warned that last minute credentialing in preparation of worlds may or may not get processed in time so please credential/re-credential early.

Coach's Credentialing consist of 3 parts. For the USASF has grouped levels 1 and 2 together since they are the entry level divisions.

USASF have also grouped levels 3 and 4 together as the mid range group. However, Level 5 is by itself because of the advanced skills involved and level 6 is by itself for obvious reasons. Is it still possible to go through levels 1-6 all at the same time? Yes, if your gym owner signs off on your Experience Validation Forms.

Items you need to know about:

1. Written test

2. Hands-On test

3. Experience Validation Form - EVF

4. Pricing

Credentialing/Re-Credentialing Dates and Information-

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Geography- Central Jersey

All-Star Training Academy

360 Milltown Road

10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Geography-South Jersey

Cherokee High School

120 Tomlinson Mill Road

Time: 2:30  PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Geography - North Jersey

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