BCA JUDGES & COACHES COURSES January 2008 Nearly 30 attended the January Coaches IASF course 5 January 2008, at Bracknell.   Special thanks to Matt McDonough.     Lead Presenter: Matt McDonough – IASF, from Memphis, Tennessee BRITISH CHEERLEADING ASSOCIATION New rules, new possibilities from Spring 2008! The BCA is pleased to announce the development of a working relationship with both the International All-Star Federation (IASF) and the International Cheer Union (ICU). The IASF is the international branch of the USASF: cheer associations and cheer event companies working together to standardise coaches education and cheerleading competitions worldwide. The ICU will have one representative from each ‘not for profit’ national federation, based on the Olympic model. Both organisations represent a growing concern to encourage cheerleading participation through making the sport more legitimate and safe. 2008 is going to be a phenomenal year and BCA is going to lead the way by using its vast experience in fulfilling its Duty of Care. The BCA is unparalleled in producing Child Protection Policies, Health and Safety processes and Risk Assessment recommendations for cheer teams in the UK. Already American organisations (such as the NCSSE) have adopted BCA models in some of these areas. The BCA wishes to work together with the international community to ensure that Britain’s interests are represented and respected, and to ensure that the safety of British cheerleaders is never compromised. So how does this affect you, British cheerleading coaches? JANUARY 5, 2008 BCA - IASF Coaches Course Grange Bracknell Hotel Charles Square, Bracknell, RG12 1DF 9 am – 5:30 pm £49 including Refreshments and Lunch Saturday, January 5th 9 am    Meet and greet, coffee. 9:15    Opening remarks, introductions, discuss the plan for the day 9:30    IASF 10:00    Tumbling Levels 1 – 3 11:00     Break 11:15     Tumbling Levels 4 – 5 12:15     Stunts Levels 1 – 2 1:00    Lunch 2:00    Stunts Levels 3 – 5 3:15    Break 3:30    Tosses 5:00    Discussion on Credentialing. Questions 5:30    Finish. Coaches are invited to register for credentialing on Sunday. Additional costs involved are £20.00 per person and £7.50 per test. Written tests must be completed in advance (Saturday evening?). JANUARY 6, 2008 BCA Judges Course Grange Bracknell Hotel Charles Square, Bracknell, RG12 1DF 9 am – 5:30 pm £95 for new Judges and £25 for BCA Qualified Judges Including Refreshments and Lunch. 9 AM Registration and coffee; Introduction and welcome 9: 15     1) Show score sheets. Opening judging exercise. 9:30     2) NFHS Rulebook and IASF Levels 1 - 5 11 am     break 11:15     3) AACCA Rules and IASF Level 6 11:40     4) ESP and BCA COMPETITION RULES; transition 12:00     5) Written exam 12:30     6) Judging philosophy, judge and staff protocol. 12:45     7) Practice paper 1:00     lunch break 2:00     8) Cheer score sheet breakdown 2:30     9) Dance division 2:45     10) Judge a video dance routine. Discuss and defend 3:00     break 3:15     11) Partner stunts 12)         Solos 13)        Commentary Judge 4:00     14) Judge virtual division 5:00     15) Discuss IASF, Cheer Technique, Travel to the USA 5:30     Finishing remarks. ‘Thank you’s, Certificates and results by post.        Shadow judging. Coaches who are experienced (advanced level in cheer) and interested in judging in the near future should consider IASF credentialing. This is a method to ensure you have been training cheerleaders in the best techniques as agreed by industry standards. Credentialing is offered on Friday, Jan 3rd, for those who are confident enough and wish to gain this respected documentation. Please call BCA right away. Cost is £20.00 per person and £7.50 per test. Written tests must be completed in advance. FRIDAY JANUARY 4 AND SUNDAY JANUARY 6, 2008 IASF Credentialing Grange Bracknell Hotel Charles Square, Bracknell, RG12 1DF By appointment (Friday is available to judges and BCA staff wishing to attend the Sunday Judges course.) Prices to be confirmed. Courses booking form (PDF) venue map & directions You are advised to book early . .