2016 USASF Regional Convention Detailed Schedule Chicago, IL June 10 11, 2016

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1 2016 USASF Regional Convention Detailed Schedule Chicago, IL June 10 11, 2016 Friday, June 10th 8:00-8:45 am Registration & Check-in 9:00-10:10 am - Session 1: Round Robin Rotation 1 Group A - USASF Insider Shauna Wood-Holm Salon 8-10 Attendees will connect with their Regional Director to gain an insider s look at all things USASF for the season. What are your responsibilities as a member of the USASF and the All Star community? Let s talk about the USASF and YOU! Group B - Positive Coaching Alliance. Double Goal Coach Part 1 Leigh Podlesny Chicago C The research and experiences of great coaches across the country is clear: Positive is Powerful. In this highly interactive two-part workshop sparked by video-based advice from top pro athletes and coaches on PCA s National Advisory Board attendees explore why and how to pursue both winning and the more important goal of teaching life lessons through sports. Each of our coaches will leave the workshop as a PCA-certified Double-Goal Coach*, knowing how to: Fill Emotional Tanks; Coach for Mastery of Sport (Not Just Results); and Honor the Game. *NOTE: Coaches must attend both Part 1 & Part 2 as well as complete a post-session quiz to receive their Double-Goal Coach Certification. Group C - Who s Up For a Challenge? Gena Evans Chicago D It s time to CONNECT with our sponsors, event producer partners and affiliate members. Visit their booths to see what they have to offer you and your All Star business. Grab some giveaways, start completing the challenge activities and learn some fun facts (for additional prizes that will be given away at the cocktail party)! 10:20-11:10 am - Session 2: Round Robin Rotation 2 Group C - USASF Insider Shauna Wood-Holm Salon 8-10 Attendees will connect with their Regional Director to gain an insider s look at all things USASF for the season. What are your responsibilities as a member of the USASF and the All Star community? Let s talk about the USASF and YOU! Group A - Positive Coaching Alliance. Double Goal Coach Part 1 Leigh Podlesny Chicago C The research and experiences of great coaches across the country is clear: Positive is Powerful. In this highly interactive two-part workshop sparked by video-based advice from top pro athletes and coaches on PCA s National Advisory Board attendees explore why and how to pursue both winning and the more important goal of teaching life lessons through sports. Each of our coaches will leave the workshop as a PCA-certified Double-Goal Coach*, knowing how to: Fill Emotional Tanks; Coach for Mastery of Sport (Not Just Results); and Honor the Game. *NOTE: Coaches must attend both Part 1 & Part 2 as well as complete a post-session quiz to receive their Double-Goal Coach Certification. Group B - Who s Up For a Challenge? Gena Evans Grand Ballroom It s time to CONNECT with our sponsors, event producer partners and affiliate members. Visit their booths to see what they have to offer you and your All Star business. Grab some giveaways, start completing the challenge activities and learn some fun facts (for additional prizes that will be given away at the cocktail party)! 11:20 am-12:10 pm - Session 3: Round Robin Rotation 3 Group B - USASF Insider Shauna Wood-Holm Salon 8-10 Attendees will connect with their Regional Director to gain an insider s look at all things USASF for the season. What are your responsibilities as a member of the USASF and the All Star community? Let s talk about the USASF and YOU! Group C - Positive Coaching Alliance. Double Goal Coach Part 1 Leigh Podlesny Chicago C The research and experiences of great coaches across the country is clear: Positive is Powerful. In this highly interactive two-part workshop sparked by video-based advice from top pro athletes and coaches on PCA s National Advisory Board attendees explore why and how to pursue both winning and the more important goal of teaching life lessons through sports. Each of our coaches will leave the workshop as a PCA-certified Double-Goal Coach*, knowing how to: Fill Emotional Tanks; Coach for Mastery of Sport (Not Just Results); and Honor the Game. *NOTE: Coaches must attend both Part 1 & Part 2 as well as complete a post-session quiz to receive their Double-Goal Coach Certification. Group A - Who s Up For a Challenge? Gena Evans Grand Ballroom It s time to CONNECT with our sponsors, event producer partners and affiliate members. Visit their booths to see what they have to offer you and your All Star business. Grab some giveaways, start completing the challenge activities and learn some fun facts (for additional prizes that will be given away at the cocktail party)!

2 Friday, June 10th - Midwest Regional Convention (page 2) 12:20-1:20 pm - Session 4 Group 1 - Box Lunch (Provided) - Pick up in Exhibit Hall Pick up your lunch in the Exhibit Hall and stop by to see any exhibitors you missed during the Round Robin Rotation. Beverages will be set up in Chicago Ballrooms E&F.. Sit, socialize and network with other attendees and sponsors OR attend one of the Lunch and Learn class options. Group 2 - Positive Coaching Alliance: Double Goal Coach Part 2 Leigh Podlesny Chicago C This is a continuation of the workshop you started during the Round Robin Session. Each of our coaches will leave the workshop as a PCA-certified Double-Goal Coach as long as they attended both sessions (part 1 and part 2) and complete the follow-up quiz that will be ed to each workshop attendee 3-5 days post Regional Convention.. Lunch & Learn Option 1: Get Your Stretch On! Cheryl Paquette Chicago A&B Fun with flexibility! Learn muscle groups, innovative stretching techniques, brain-to-body response/science in stretching. Lecture with limited movement due to lunch. Lunch & Learn Option 2: Business Smarts Lee Grobstein Chicago G Come discuss best practices for everything pertaining to running your All Star program. From growing your program to collecting customer payments, we ll cover it all! 1:30-2:30 pm - Session 5 Group 2 - Box Lunch (Provided) - Pick up in Exhibit Hall Pick up your lunch in the Exhibit Hall and stop by to see any exhibitors you missed during the Round Robin Rotation. Beverages will be set up in Chicago Ballrooms E&F. Sit, socialize and network with other attendees and sponsors OR attend one of the Lunch and Learn class options. Group 1 - Positive Coaching Alliance: Double Goal Coach Part 2 Leigh Podlesny Chicago C This is a continuation of the workshop you started during the Round Robin Session. Each of our coaches will leave the workshop as a PCA-certified Double-Goal Coach as long as they attended both sessions (part 1 and part 2) and complete the follow-up quiz that will be ed to each workshop attendee 3-5 days post Regional Convention.. Lunch & Learn Option 1: Level 6 Rules Course Andre Carter Wabash Required for all Level 6 Credentialing Candidates. Pick up your boxed lunch in the vendor hall and head to the 2nd floor for a working lunch session. This session will review the Level 6 safety rules. 2:40-3:30 pm - Session 6 Owner s Only Shop Talk Joelle Antico & Elaine Pascale Chicago C Owners are invited to talk shop with Elaine Pascale and Joelle Antico of the World Champion World Cup All Stars during this session. It s a great opportunity to gain insight on processes and systems that have worked for this powerhouse program. Credentialing 101 Tim Morgan Chicago D This class will cover Level 1 and Level 2 basics. Nothing fancy here, just good ole building and tumbling technique. If you teach your athletes how to do it right the first time - your upper level skills will be stronger. This is a great class for those credentialing for the first tim e. Coaching Tips & Tricks: Engaging Practices that Motivate Athletes Lee Grobstein Salon 8-10 Lee Grobstein, owner of Star Athletics (NJ), will share with you one of their techniques for molding athletes into top notch competitors. Train your athletes to be successful in high pressure situations utilizing competition during practice. Learn and discuss different ways to motivate athletes and teams throughout different parts of your season. Building: Twisting Stunts I (Rules Based Demos) Building Team Terminal 1-3 This rules and glossary based course will utilize both live demo groups and video based instruction for twisting stunts with less than 1 twist. This class will cover Levels 1-3. Tumbling Pre Skills: Foundational Safety-based Tumbling Tumbling Team Terminal 5 Foundational skills that are necessary for successful performance of tumbling as an athlete progresses through the levels. Pom Progressions John Peters Chicago A&B John Peters presents combinations and incorporation of floor work and skill development. Participation in this class will qualify you for Pom Emphasis testing. Marley vs. Spring Floor Bonita Saldana Chicago G How to translate cheer skills into proper hip hop technique and teach the correct technical approach of airborne Hip Hop skills to your crossover athletes. Great for cross-over coaches! Level 6 Credentialing Course - Part 1: Stunts Andre Carter & Calen Cook Wabash Required for all Level 6 Credentialing Candidates : A video-based instructional course on Level 6 stunting skills.

3 Friday, June 10th - Midwest Regional Convention (page 3) 3:40-4:30 pm - Session 7 USASF Gym Certification: Can you make the cut? Amy Clark Chicago C The Membership Season introduces a new process and standard for certifying your all star gym. The Gym Certification Program recognizes member all star programs who meet the minimum requirements for accreditation as it pertains to standard of care in their All Star program. Being recognized as a CERTIFIED gym will set you apart from the gym down the street. Can you make the cut? Join Amy Clark, Executive Director of Membership, to see what it takes and how to apply. Level 1: You Broke it - Let s Fix it Dana Fielding Chicago D The most common rules broken in Level 1 during the season. This video based course with our top Safety Judges will help you avoid common legality violations and set you straight for the season. Building: Stunt Inversions (Rules Based Demos) Building Team Terminal 1-3 T his rules and glossary based course will utilize both live demo groups and video based instruction for stunt inversions levels 1-5. Tumbling: Level 1 (Rules Based Demos) Tumbling Team Terminal 5 Mastering the strength, flexibility, and technique for safely performing Level 1 skills. Hip Hop Progressions Bonita Saldana Chicago A&B Bonita Saldana presents combinations and incorporation of floor work and skill development. Participation in this class will qualify you for Hip Hop Emphasis testing. Pom: From Cheer to Dance John Peters Chicago G Are you a cheer coach and want to cross over to dance? This class will give you the best advice for success in the Pom genre. Level 6 Credentialing Course - Part 2: Pyramids Andre Carter & Calen Cook Wabash Required for all Level 6 Credentialing Candidates : A video-based instructional course on Level 6 pyramid skills. 4:40-5:30 pm - Session 8 Renewing your Spirit to Coach Elaine Pascale & Joelle Antico Chicago D Coaching is one of those professions where passion for the job is a key ingredient. However, over time, the ups and downs of the season can make us question that passion. It's easy to lose your focus and veer off course during the year long All Star season. Join this dynamic mother-daughter coaching duo for some sound coaching strategies to help you regain your energy and passion for the sport of all star and keep it through the entire season! Business Builder: Preschool Curriculum Debbie Love Salon 8-10 Are you looking for another revenue stream? Debbie Love has created a Preschool Curriculum that you could implement immediately. With class outlines for 3 different age groups: Rollers (Baby & Me), Jumpers (walkers to 2 year olds), Twisters (3 & 4 year olds) you are ready to start promoting classes and increasing revenue tomorrow! Building: Stunt Release Moves (Rules Based Demos) Building Team Terminal 1-3 This rules and glossary based course will utilize both live demo groups and video based instruction for stunt release moves. This class will cover Levels 1-5. Tumbling: Level 2 Tumbling (Rules Based Demos) Tumbling Team Terminal 5 Mastering the strength, flexibility, and technique for safely performing Level 2 skills. Jazz Progressions Michelle Allison Chicago A&B Michelle Allison presents Jazz combinations, Incorporation of floor work and skill development for this wide ranging genre. Participation in this class will qualify you for Jazz Emphasis testing. Copyright Law & All Star Music Amy Clark Chicago G The music license and copyright environment is rapidly changing in a major way. In an effort to keep USASF members abreast of these changes, this session will help gym owners, studio owners and coaches understand Copyright law and the implications it has on routine music and performance as well as licensing for music played within your gym or studio. Level 6 Credentialing Course - Part 3: Tosses Andre Carter & Calen Cook Wabash Required for all Level 6 Credentialing Candidates : A video-based instructional course on Level 6 tosses.. Leading your Organization: Developing a Positive Coaching Culture-Part 1 Leigh Podlesny Chicago C Creating a positive, character-building youth sports experience requires organizational leaders committed to creating and maintaining a Development Zone for developing Better Athletes, Better People. This 2-part workshop helps your leadership team do exactly that. One key outcome of the workshop is a written action plan for your leadership team, created with the guidance of the PCA workshop facilitator, specific to the needs and circumstances of your program. Duiring the workshop, and reflected in the action plan, is an emphasis on PCA s Single-Goal Leader model, in which shaping the culture of your organization is the primary task of your leadership team. Leaders attending both part 1 and 2 of this workshop will receive the book Developing Better Athletes, Better People: A Leader s Guide to Transforming High School and Youth Sports into a Development Zone.

4 Friday, June 10th - Midwest Regional Convention (page 4) 5:40-6:30 pm - Session 9 Level 2: You Broke it - Let s Fix it Dana Fielding Chicago D The most common rules broken in Level 2 during the season. This video based course with our top Safety Judges will help you avoid common legality violations and set you straight for the season. Strategies for Coaching: How to get kids to do what you want Debbie Love Salon 8-10 Join Debbie Love as she shares her research and experience to help you get the most out of your athletes. She will show you how understanding characteristics of age groups, personality types and learning styles will enable you to be a more effective coach. In addition, she shares her tips for relating to kids in a safe positive, powerful environment. Building: Stunt Dismounts (Rules Based Demos) Building Team Terminal 1-3 This rules and glossary based course will utilize both live demo groups and video based instruction for building dismounts. This class will cover Levels 1-5. Jump Like a Texan Tumbling Team Terminal 5 Tips, tricks, skills and drills designed to master your team s jump technique. Perfecting Pirouettes.and other Turns Michelle Allison Chicago A&B Understanding alignment and the importance of correct muscle development, preparation, muscle memory and placement to achieve consistent rotations. Adding Dance to your Cheer Program Nicole Landrum Chicago G Are you a cheer coach or program owner who has been toying with the idea of dipping your toes in the dance pool? Don't miss this class! Whether you decide to test it out or jump in all the way, come learn from those who have been there and can help you navigate the waters successfully! Level 6 Credentialing Course - Written Exam Time Andre Carter & Calen Cook Wabash Level 6 candidates will complete the Level 6 written exam. Leading your Organization: Developing a Positive Coaching Culture - Part 2 presented by Positive Coaching Alliance Leigh Podlesny Chicago C This is part 2 of the workshop that began during session 8. Leaders attending both part 1 and 2 of this workshop will receive the book Developing Better Athletes, Better People: A Leader s Guide to Transforming High School and Youth Sports into a Development Zone. 6:45-8:15 pm Testing Period (if selected) Proctored Exam Time for Dance Emphasis Testing Level 6 Practical Exam Testing 7:00-8:30 pm Owners Only reception with Platinum Sponsors (Grand Ballroom) All Others Attendees: Dinner Break 8:30-11:30 pm Attendee & Exhibitor Mixer: Keep Calm & Party On (Grand Ballroom)

5 Saturday, June 11th - Midwest Regional Convention Chicago, IL 9:00-9:50 am - Session 10 (Early Bird Offerings) Turning Mental Blocks into Stepping Stones (Dr. Russell Kennedy) Dr. Russell Kennedy Chicago D Strategies and Tactics from Sports Psychology for Helping Cheerleaders with Mental Blocks: Many athletes in performance sports can be overwhelmed with the many stresses in this sport. This stress can freeze athletes from achieving skills that they had before, threatening their self-efficacy and self-esteem. This class takes lessons from psychology for the best ways to assist an athlete through a mental block. In this class, some theories and ideas on the nature of mental blocks will be explored as well as strategies and tactics for you to use to empower your athlete to journey from blocked to empowered. This class gives tools and suggestions for in the moment help with athletes lost in their heads. At the end of the class, you ll have some new tools to add to your coaching toolbox that are aimed to deal with your athletes anxiety. Supercharging your Business Strategies Frank Sahlein Salon 5-7 In today's fast-paced world, you need all the advantages possible to compete and succeed. At warp speed, we will cover EXACTLY how your business can stand apart using the marketing, people and financial systems and technologies that are available right now! Level 3: You Broke it Let s Fix it Jessica Legette Terminal 1-3 The most common rules broken in Level 3 during the season. This video based course with our top Safety Judges will help you avoid common legality violations and set you straight for the season. Building: Twisting Stunts II (Rules Based Demos) Building Team Grand Ballroom This rules and glossary based course will utilize both live demo groups and video based instruction for twisting stunts. This class will cover Levels 3-5. Tumbling: Specialty Tumbling Skills (Rules Based Demos) Tumbling Team Terminal 5 Mastering the strength, flexibility, and technique for safely performing specialty Level 5 skills. 9:00-11:30 am - Session 10 (Extended Early Bird Offerings) Do you see what I See Dance Directors Chicago G Favorite of the convention! The Dance Directors will present a comprehensive review of the five USASF Dance Worlds score sheets and philosophy. Included this year is an in depth exploration of the upcoming 2017 Contemporary/Lyrical Division. Learn about evaluating a jazz vs contemporary/lyrical routine. 10:00-11:30 am - Session 11 How to Build a Championship Cheer Program Elaine Pascale & Joelle Antico Grand Ballroom Elaine Pascale & Joelle Antico, the mother-daughter team of World Cup All Stars, are industry leaders in All Star cheer and are the featured speakers during this session. They will share with attendees the World Cup philosophies on what winning means and how to best train champions. This extended class session allots extra time for attendees to pick their brains (bring your questions)! 11:45-12:35 am - Session 12 Group 1 - Gourmet Buffet Lunch (provided) Pick up your lunch in Chicago E & F. Sit, socialize and network with other attendees. Chicago E&F Owners Only Lunch with Regional Director Salon 8-10 During this session we will gather input from YOU, our members, on a variety of topics important to All Star. Come with your ideas about what is important to you, your program and All Star as a whole. The information gathered in this forum will be given to the appropriate committees and boards within the USASF to review and determine the next steps. THIS is the way for your voice to be heard and for your ideas to move in a positive way for All Star. Be a part of the conversation in order to affect change. Group 2- Cheer Rules Slate Preview NACCC Representatives Chicago C&D It s a rules year. be a part of the process.! Every two years, USASF members are asked to submit rules and age grid proposals for consideration. A key step in the process is a preview of the proposed rules slate at the Regional Convention for discussion. NACCC representatives will present the slate during the lunch sessions and there is an opportunity to discuss the proposals in Let s Talk About It during Session 14 at 1:45 pm. Class Option: Understanding the Glossary Jessica Legette & Dana Fielding Terminal 1-3 Required for Safety Judge Candidates & Open to all Regional Convention Attendees : Interpreting the glossary correctly can help your team avoid common rule infractions. The USASF Level Rules include terms often found in the glossary, but not often reviewed. Learn how to best use the resources available to your program.

6 Saturday, June 11th - Midwest Regional Convention (page 6) 12:45-1:35 am - Session 13 Group 2 - Gourmet Buffet Lunch (provided) Pick up your lunch in Chicago E & F. Sit, socialize and network with other attendees. Chicago E & F Group 1- Rules Slate Preview NACCC Representatives Chicago C&D It s a rules year. be a part of the process.! Every two years, USASF members are asked to submit rules and age grid proposals for consideration. One key step in the process is a preview of the proposed rules slate at the Regional Convention for discussion. NACCC representatives will present the slate during the lunch sessions. There is an opportunity to discuss the proposals in Let s Talk About It during Session 14 at 1:45 pm. Class Option: Floor Barre Daniel Gibson Chicago A&B Alternative warm up ideas and tools to increase technique and flexibility using the center of the floor. Emphasis is on discovering placement using the ground in a new way. Class Option: Focus on the Feedback Dance Directors Terminal 1-3 The perfect class for Cheer Judges who are, or would like to expand into, judging dance competitions. We ll discuss the interpretation of common verbiage in dance and learn about examples of constructive and useful critiques and the terms to use for maximum impact. 1:45-2:35 pm - Session 14 All Star Rules Slate: Let s Talk About the Proposals NACCC Representatives Chicago C Do you want to keep the conversation going? We are looking for feedback on the Rules Slate Preview presented during the lunch rotations. Attend this focus group if you would like to ask questions or provide feedback. All Star is a Business - So Run it Like One! Joelle Antico & Elaine Pascale Chicago D Keeping your business financially sound can be one of the most challenging aspects of owning an All Star program. Joelle Antico [Graduate of Penn State University with a BS in Accounting] credits a large portion of their success to their fiscal management strategies. In this session, she will share with you how putting business first has created an All Star program that sees success both on the mat and in their bottom line. Building: Twisting Stunts 1 (Rules Based Demos) Building Team Grand Ballroom This rules and glossary based course will utilize both live demo groups and video based instruction for twisting stunts with less than 1 twist. This class will cover Levels 1-3. Tumbling: Level 3 (Rules Based Demos) Tumbling Team Terminal 5 Mastering the strength, flexibility, and technique for safely performing Level 3 skills. Tumbling Assessment & Rx Building Team Salon 5-7 Assessment and conditioning of the body before skills are introduced. Special Needs Course 101 Glenda Broderick Salon 8-10 Class is geared for coaches and assistants who have not yet attended a Special Needs Class at a Regional Meeting. Course covers what is required to coach athletes with Special Needs, the People First Language, preview of an Intake Form for new athletes and a look at The Handbook. Do This, Not That Patty Adams Chicago A&B Manipulating your choreography for maximum audience connection. You ll collaborate in groups to stir creative processes, network with other coaches and expand your artistic expression. Play by Play vs Color Commentary - Dance Critiques Dance Directors Chicago G Learn the difference between just saying what you see vs communicating the emotional effect and technical success of a performance. We ll watch videos and share discussions of technique, choreography, execution and showmanship.

7 Saturday - USASF Regional Convention (page 7) 2:45-3:35 pm - Session 15 Building: Stunt Inversions (Rules Based Demos) Building Team Grand Ballroom This rules and glossary based course will utilize both live demo groups and video based instruction for stunt inversions. This class will cover Levels 1-5. Tumbling: Level 4 (Rules Based Demos) Tumbling Team Terminal 5 Mastering the strength, flexibility, and technique for safely performing Level 4 skills. Building: Pyramid Rules Building Team Salon 5-7 In this classroom session you will learn what is and is not legal in the Pyramid Level Rules. This class will cover Levels 1-5. Special Needs: Getting Fit, Flexible & Having Fun Debbie Love & Glenda Broderick Salon 8-10 Learn to challenge your athletes through a series of exercises fit for various disabilities. The focus is on injury prevention and flexibility. Debbie Love will give you fun-filled examples of warm-up drills that takes the athlete through a full range of motion of the joints which is extremely important for this population. Core Blast Cheryl Paquette Chicago A&B Cheryl Paquette conducts this popular class full of innovative ideas to enhance performance skills by strengthening the core. Cheer AND Dance, this class is for you! Leveling your Teams: Athlete Assessment Tools Chicago C Evaluating athletes and placing them on the appropriate level team can be a daunting task. Use the USASF Level Rules as your guide to determine the skills needed for an athlete to be assessed and placed appropriately. We have created some tools for coaches to use during team placements and throughout the year to monitor progress. Resilience not Perfection: Sports Psychology Strategies & Tactics Dr. Russell Kennedy Chicago D Strategies and Tactics from Sports Psychology for Helping Cheerleaders Perform Well In order to inspire our athletes to get their best or peak performance in their daily training, our coaches need the proper mindset. The connection between the coaching staff and the team is contagious and bidirectional. The best way to get the team in order, is to get the coaches in order first. When the coach has their head in the game, so will the team. Protection, Empowerment, Advise, and Connection are the four pillars of dignified coaching. One of these four pillars should be behind almost every interaction with your athletes. It will lead to not only better success in your daily practices, better success at competitions, but you ll be helping to create powerful young adults who will become productive happy citizens. This class combines lessons from decades of gymnastics and cheer coaching along with studies in biology and psychology. Here you will learn tactics to assist coaches in helping create teams of mentally strong athletes. It s a way of turning your gym into a vehicle of positive youth development for the empowerment of our participants. At the end of the class, you ll have some new tools to to add to your coaching toolbox that are aimed to empower both athletes and coaches alike. Athlete Development: Tools for Character Development & Connecting with Athletes Karen WIlson & Brantley Jittu Chicago G Come to the Athlete Development class and learn about the exciting new programs designed specifically for your athletes. Join Karen Wilson and Brantley Jittu and walk away with a greater grasp on how to utilize the programs developed for athletes to help build loyalty and leadership skills for your athletes.

8 Saturday - USASF Regional Convention (page 8) 3:45-4:35 pm - Session 16 The Road to Loyalty is Paved by Tradition Elaine Pascale & Joelle Antico Chicago D Looking for ways to build loyalty within your program? Look no further! Learn from the program that has taken loyalty to a new level by fostering traditions that transcend individuals and connect the athletes to their teams, their teammates and the program as a whole. Building: Stunt Release Moves (Rules Based Demos) Building Team Grand Ballroom This rules and glossary based course will utilize both live demo groups and video based instruction for stunt release moves. This class will cover Levels 1-5. Tumbling: Mastering the Full Tumbling Team Terminal 5 Mastering the strength, flexibility, and technique for safely performing Fulls. Building: Basket Tosses Building Team Salon 5-7 Assessment and conditioning of the body before skills are introduced. Let s Grow All Star Cheryl Paquette Chicago A&B Discover the programs and resources designed specifically for you to help introduce All Star to more people in your market. This session will outline the programs and show you how to implement them for greater success! Special Needs: Understanding & Managing Behaviors Glenda Broderick Salon 8-10 Learning the basic functions of behaviors as a form of communication and how to redirect negative behaviors to support your athletes with special needs. Age of Readiness - Progressions for Dance Jill Haller Chicago G Discussion about practical education and developing technical stages for your dancers. We ll examine progressions for dance, assessing age/level/ability, developing a curriculum for your program and more. American Dance Classics: Jazz, Contemporary & Lyrical Michelle Allison Chicago A&B Explore the differences between Jazz and Contemporary/ Lyrical genres. Led by Michelle Allison, this class is a movement based exploration of the qualities of these categories. 4:45-5:35 pm - Session 17 Building: Dismounts (Rules Based Demos) Building Team Grand Ballroom This rules and glossary based course will utilize both live demo groups and video based instruction for building dismounts. This class will cover Levels 1-5. Tumbling: Level 5 (Rules Based Demos) Tumbling Team Terminal 5 Mastering the strength, flexibility, and technique for safely performing Level 5 skills (excluding fulls). Building Q & A Building Team Salon 5-7 This is an open forum question and answer session with member of the Building Education Team. Special Needs Round Tables Glenda Broderick Salon 8-10 Traditional Round Tables for Special Needs Coaches, topiscs will include: Competition vs. Exhibition Scoring Philosophy, Pushing the Athlete to their Potential, Open Questions & Answers. Winner s Circle: Building a Championship Dance Team Dance Directors Chicago G Some of the best dance coaches in All Star will launch discussions about everything from running a more effective rehearsal, most effective ways to clean a routine, creative ways to manipulate choreography to helpful parent dialogue, impactful performance qualities and more. Come with your questions ready! Business Resources: The Owners A to Z Guide & Other Helpful Tools Karen WIlson Chicago C Business Resources are at your fingertips! Join us for an interactive navigational tour of the many resources created to make the job of running an All Star program more efficient. Senior Regional Director, Karen Wilson will demonstrate the use of our new A-Z Guide for business owners and provide instructions on how to implement the many other resources available exclusively for our members. Learn the National All Star Cheer & Dance Day official routine Brantley Jittu Chicago A&B Bring your coaches for both cheer and dance to learn the dance developed specifically to help you grow All Star on National All Star Cheer and Dance Day. Join us as we all get up and DANCE! Learn the dance and how to market this great program in your area to help introduce All Star Cheer and Dance - We have created the dance, customized the music, and even provided the marketing materials for you. Join us and DANCE! :45-6:00 pm THAT S A WRAP!: Meeting Closing Session with Regional Director