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2011-12 School Rules Posted

The 2011-12 AACCA School Rules have been posted. So, what’s new? The glossary has been revised to more clearly define some skills and new glossary definitions have been added. Partner Stunts, Pyramids and Tosses have been split out into their own sec…

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Progression and Repetition in a GPS World

by Jim Lord, AACCA Executive Director I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in cheerleading for over 25 years as a cheerleader, coach, camp instructor, head camp instructor, staff trainer, administrator, conference presenter and safety expert a…

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From Minor Fall to Major Injury

Cheerleading, like all sports, comes with risk. We’ve all heard the phrase that “injuries are part of sports”.  That isn’t a reason to turn a blind eye to prevention and just accept that any injury is part of the game.  As coa…

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College Basketball Tournament Rules

As men’s and women’s basketball teams begin vying for the NCAA and NIT tournament crown, make sure your cheer team follows the proper procedures and represents your school in the best light.  Here are some basics for those new to the “da…

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A Great Opportunity for Safety Education!

If you need to take or renew your safety certification course, March holds a great opportunity! For those coaches that take the online safety course in March, AACCA will be selecting 10 coaches each week and will be refunding their course tuition thank…

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