Cheerleading Safety From AACCA. Solutions to address the risks involved in cheerleading.

In order to clarify the intent of certain rules, the AACCA has released an updated version of the 2011-12 School Rules.  These editorial changes should help coaches and rules interpreters in a better understanding of the rules.

As we head into tournament time for college conferences and national post-season play, be aware of the responsibilities administrations and cheer programs have towards safety. College teams need to be aware that as they head into conference tournament play, they must be supervised by someone who is safety trained, according to the NCAA. he NCAA [...]

Here we are again! It seems like the last National Cheerleading Safety Month just ended. That might be because cheerleading safety is an all-year focus here at AACCA and NCSSE and for most cheer programs as well. Even if you maintain an emphasis on cheer safety at all times, it’s always good to refocus and [...]

It’s football time in America and that means reviewing the specific risks that accompany being a part of the game environment. Collisions between players and cheerleaders are rare, but when they happen, they do pose a risk of serious injury.  Cheerleaders and players aren’t on the field at the same time during the game, but [...]

AACCA is working with several collegiate athletics associations and educational camp providers to estimate the number of college cheerleading participants. Among other things, this figure is important in accurately determining the risk of catastrophic injury associated with college cheerleading. If you are attending a summer college camp, you should be presented a form to complete. [...]

OK, what’s up with the “i”Stuff going around? Are iPromise and iCheerSafe the same thing? Who’s running these things and what are they for? We’ve been getting a few emails and calls about this, so I’ll do my best to clear it up. First off, iPromise and iCheerSafe are two new initiatives from the cheerleading [...]

Impacts that can result in a concussion are a risk of participating in sports and athletics and cheerleading is no different.  Tumbling, partner stunting and spotting all pose a risk of a fall or collision. Figures from the Consumer Product Safety Commission show that in terms of total numbers, head injuries seen in hospital emergency [...]

AACCA is proud to join the NCSSE and the USASF Parent’s Action Committee in rewarding leadership and sportsmanship in all-star cheerleading! The idea for the award was sparked by a First Friday article titled “Sportsmanship and Etiquette in the All-Star Cheerleading World”  (Feb, pg that touched on the importance of keeping these principles at [...]

(available directly from PRNewswire) The AACCA and NCSSE have merged, forming a partnership dedicated to safety awareness and coaches’ education for every level of cheerleading MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ — The leading organizations for cheerleading safety education and training have merged. The American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA) and the National Council [...]

Now that basketball season is in full swing it is time for a reminder about the specific restrictions for basketball court surfaces. These additional restrictions are intended to reduce the risk of a catastrophic injury to a cheerleader. Coaches must be familiar with and follow the current cheerleading safety rules at www.aacca.org. The combination of [...]