Cheerleading

MIELLE EXPANDS SUPPORT FOR ATHLETIC QUEENS TO REDEFINE BLACK BEAUTY STANDARDS IN WOMEN'S SPORTS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mielle announces new partnerships with two breakout athletes - A'ja Wilson, a two-time WNBA Champion and accomplished author, and JuJu Watkins, USC record-setting powerhouse. Mielle has long been committed to breaking beauty stereotypes for women of color. By collaborating with A'ja and JuJu, the brand aims to continue celebrating and uplifting aspirational women of color as positive figures of high performance and meaningful change.

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  • "For a decade, Mielle has led with purpose in the beauty space, providing superior products for textured hair consumers and redefining traditional beauty stereotypes.
  • A'ja Wilson and JuJu Watkins embody everything Mielle stands for - ambition, beauty, health, sisterhood, and strength.
  • We are excited to welcome them to the Mielle family," said Monique Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer, and Founder of Mielle.
  • Last year, Mielle launched its first-ever campaign, "From One Queen to Another," showcasing Black women's empowerment through sisterhood and the importance of dismantling beauty secret "gatekeeping."

Bicoastal USO Fleet Week Activities Connect Service Members and Civilians

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

USO Fleet Week New York activations will include:

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  • USO Fleet Week New York activations will include:
    Pier Side Pop-Up Center (May 24-27, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.) – The premier USO activation during Fleet Week featuring outdoor games, daily lunch service with special guest appearances, digital gaming and more.
  • USO Mobile at Homeport Pier (May 26-29, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST) – A USO Mobile unit staffed by USO volunteers will be offering food and games every day during Fleet Week.
  • USO Fleet Week Los Angeles activations will include:
    USO Military Lounges open daily (May 24th-29th, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.) – Bob Hope USO will be providing continental breakfast and lunch to military service members and first responders each day.
  • For Fleet Week New York updates and a complete list of programs, visit https://newyork.uso.org/programs/fleet-week-2023
    For Fleet Week Los Angeles updates and a complete list of programs, visit https://bobhope.uso.org/support/la-fleet-week-2023.

Fun Town RV Hosts the 5th Annual DFW RV Party Inside AT&T Stadium

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas  , Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fun Town RV has released the dates for its 5th annual DFW RV Party inside AT&T Stadium, Arlington Texas. The DFW RV Party has quickly become the premier RV Show in the DFW Metroplex. The show footprint will continue to be massive, including the entire football field as well as the Miller Lite House Plaza, and an entire parking lot. There will be live music, as well as games, door prizes, product demonstrations, and the very latest RV models on the market. All inside the home of the Dallas Cowboys! Admission is free!

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas , Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fun Town RV has released the dates for its 5th annual DFW RV Party inside AT&T Stadium, Arlington Texas.
  • The DFW RV Party has quickly become the premier RV Show in the DFW Metroplex.
  • For more information and schedules visit www.DFWRVPARTY.com
    Hosted by Fun Town RV, the largest RV retail chain in Texas, the DFW RV Party will showcase hundreds of the newest brands and models including some that have never been shown anywhere in the world.
  • Fun Town RV has invited none other than the Nature Boy, Ric Flair to drop by and say "Wooooo".

2023 UCA & UDA COLLEGE CHEERLEADING AND DANCE TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS TOP TEAMS

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition – is pleased to announce that the University of South Florida, Western Kentucky University and Florida State University cheerleading teams, and University of Minnesota and University of Nevada, Las Vegas dance teams, among others, secured first place finishes at the 2023 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, respectively. The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 13-15, 2023 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.

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  • The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 13-15, 2023 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.
  • Last week, college cheerleading and dance teams traveled from across the U.S. to compete at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in hopes of winning a national title.
  • Cheerleading teams are judged on their stunting and tumbling skills, crowd-leading ability, and overall performance, while the dance competition is judged on choreography, technique, execution, and overall effect.
  • "We are thrilled to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship and our partnership with ESPN" said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit.

2022 UCA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS TOP TEAMS

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Monday, February 14, 2022

The National High School Cheerleading Championship, produced by Universal Cheerleaders Association, a Varsity Spirit brand, is the pinnacle of cheerleading competitions for high school cheerleaders across the country.

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  • The National High School Cheerleading Championship, produced by Universal Cheerleaders Association, a Varsity Spirit brand, is the pinnacle of cheerleading competitions for high school cheerleaders across the country.
  • For more information on the National High School Cheerleading Championship, please visit Varsity.com .
  • Select Varsity Division Winners include:
    Super Varsity Division I: Houston High School | Germantown, TN
    Super Varsity Division II: St. Joseph's Academy | Baton Rouge, LA
    Large Varsity Division I: Independence High School | Thompson's Station, TN
    Large Varsity Division II: Live Oak High School | Denham Springs, LA
    Large Varsity Coed: Bartow High School | Bartow, FL
    Medium Varsity Division I: Bullitt East High School | Mt.
  • Washington, KY
    Medium Varsity Division II: Pulaski County High School | Somerset, KY
    Medium Varsity Coed: Stewarts Creek High School | Smyrna, TN
    Small Varsity Division I: Madison Central High School | Richmond, KY
    Small Varsity Division II: Pikeville High School | Pikeville, KY
    Small Varsity Coed: Blackman High School | Murfreesboro, TN
    Varsity Game Day Live: Independence High School | Thompson's Station, TN
    Super Varsity Game Day Division I:Franklin High School | Franklin, TN
    Super Varsity Game Day Division II:Crandall High School| Crandall, TX
    Large Varsity Game Day Division I:Oak Grove High School | Hattiesburg, MS
    Large Varsity Game Day Division II:Lago Vista High School | Lago Vista, TX
    Large Varsity Coed Game Day: West Harrison High School | Gulfport, MS
    Medium Varsity Game Day Division I:Northwest Rankin High School | Flowood, MS
    Medium Varsity Game Day Division II:Opp High School | Opp, AL
    Medium Varsity Coed Game Day:Mandeville High School | Mandeville, LA
    Small Varsity Game Day Division II:Purvis High School| Purvis, MS
    Small Varsity Coed Game Day:Owasso High School | Owasso, OK
    Memphis-based Varsity Spirit, the driving force behind cheerleading's dynamic transformation into the high-energy, athletic activity it is today, is the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA & WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY TAKE TOP CHEER HONORS; THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY & LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY TAKE TOP DANCE HONORS AT THE 2022 UCA & UDA COLLEGE CHEERLEADING & DANCE TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

This week, college cheerleading and dance teams traveled from across the U.S. to compete at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in hopes of winning a national title.

Key Points: 
  • This week, college cheerleading and dance teams traveled from across the U.S. to compete at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in hopes of winning a national title.
  • The event hosted nearly 225 cheerleading and dance teams across 44 states.
  • Cheerleading teams are judged on their stunting and tumbling skills, crowd-leading ability, and overall performance, while the dance competition is judged on choreography, technique, execution, and overall effect.
  • "Each year, teams from across the country come together at the UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship to showcase their skills and represent their universities," said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit.

U.S. All Star Federation Kicks Off 2021-22 Program Year; Welcomes New and Returning Members With Robust Calendar of Events, Workshops and Benefits

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Friday, August 20, 2021

The U.S. All Star Federation, today announced the kick-off to its 2021-22 program year, including a robust range of leadership programs, exciting in-person sanctioned events and additional membership benefits.

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  • The U.S. All Star Federation, today announced the kick-off to its 2021-22 program year, including a robust range of leadership programs, exciting in-person sanctioned events and additional membership benefits.
  • Leadership programs include the IMPACT workshop (Integrity Motivates People and Cultures to Transform), designed for All Star professionals, owners, coaches, competition producers and choreographers.
  • The U.S. All Star Federation supports and enriches the lives of our All Star athletes and members.
  • The USASF provides consistent rules, strives for a safe environment for athletes, drives excellence and promotes a positive image for the sport.

Patrick Avard (AKA CheerMusicPro) Awarded Gold Record for 2021 USASF World Champions

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Friday, July 23, 2021

Atlanta, Georgia, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cheerleading music producer Patrick Avard has been awarded a gold record for his musical contributions to multiple World Championship teams at the USASF 2021 Cheerleading Worlds.

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  • Atlanta, Georgia, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cheerleading music producer Patrick Avard has been awarded a gold record for his musical contributions to multiple World Championship teams at the USASF 2021 Cheerleading Worlds.
  • Producing custom cheer music under the artist name CheerMusicPro , Patrick Avard produced mixes for seven gold medalists, seven silver medalists, and nine bronze medalists.
  • In addition, Patrick Avards cheer music production company New Level Music once again raised the bar for cheerleading music by setting the companys all-time performance record, producing music for 41 out of 63 total World medalists.
  • Patrick Avard and New Level Musics producers receive the Gold Record award as the production studio begins booking sessions with elite teams across the nation for the 2021-2022 season.

International Cheer Union receives full recognition By The International Olympic Committee

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Cheer Union (ICU), theinternational governing body for cheerleading,expressed its appreciation to the 138th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session, heldtodayin Tokyo, Japan, for a positive vote granting full IOC recognition to the ICU.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The International Cheer Union (ICU), theinternational governing body for cheerleading,expressed its appreciation to the 138th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session, heldtodayin Tokyo, Japan, for a positive vote granting full IOC recognition to the ICU.
  • The ICU and Cheerleading are now fully eligible to petition to be included in theOlympicGames and a varietyof Olympic multi-sport Games.
  • We are truly honored to receive this recognition by the IOC," said Jeff Webb, President of the International Cheer Union.
  • The International Cheer Union (ICU) was formed as the non-profit international governing entity whose mission is to advance cheerleading on a global scale.

U.S. All Star Federation Announces Member-Focused National Meeting Agenda and Speakers

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

The U.S. All Star Federation , today announced the resumption of the USASF NATIONAL MEETING to be held July 23-25, 2021, in Charlotte, NC.

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  • The U.S. All Star Federation , today announced the resumption of the USASF NATIONAL MEETING to be held July 23-25, 2021, in Charlotte, NC.
  • The annual meeting includes a comprehensive schedule of timely and interactive sessions for cheer and dance program owners, coaches, and athletes.
  • The USASF NATIONAL MEETING 2021 provides opportunities for members at each level to connect with others in the All Star cheer and dance community.
  • The U.S. All Star Federation supports and enriches the lives of our All Star athletes and members.