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

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 and perhaps more than anything else, safety comes down to this: progression and repetition.

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 coaches, as parents and as athletes we all must refocus our energies on preventing [...]

USA Cheer has announced the creation of their new Safety Council. The AACCA is proud to be a member of this council as they continue the efforts made by AACCA, NCSSE and other organizations. For more information, see the release below. http://usacheer.net/Content.aspx/SafetyCouncil

It’s that time of the year when some teams are preparing their routines for homecoming or competition, or even just filming skills videos for college competition. Here are a few tips and reminders about “routine” safety: It goes without saying to follow the rules. If you question a skill your team is working on, contact [...]