CHEERLEADING & DANCE WORLDS - IASF Virtual Registration & Guidelines Packet
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2021
IASF Virtual
CHEERLEADING & DANCE
WORLDS
Registration & Guidelines
Packet
Table of Contents: Registration Information Virtual Competition Format & Dates Eligibility Requirements for Teams and Athletes IASF Cheerleading Worlds Divisions IASF Dance Worlds Divisions Competition Rules & Regulations Music Information Music Clearance Certificate Music Proof of Licensing Examples Athlete Waivers Team Roster Routine Recording Tips Navigating the CheerMatch App Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION: DATES, PRICING & ONLINE FORMS:
July 15th - August 15th Early Registration pricing is available:
Cheer: $75 USD per athlete
Dance: $50 USD per athlete per performance
August 16th - September 15th Regular Registration pricing is available:
Cheer: $90 USD per athlete
Dance: $60 USD per athlete performance
The following information is required for each team registering:
• Team Roster- download in registration link (view on pg. 13)
• Athlete Waiver -one per athlete- (view on pg.11)
• Music Clearance Certificate (view on pg. 10)
• Music Proof of Licensing- (view examples pg. 12)
• Primary Team Contact (one email address per team, ALL communication
will go through this contact)
Once your registration is complete, the primary contact will be required to create a
log in with CheerMatch:
• Download the CheerMatch App (Available for Apple and Android
Operating systems)
• Training and tutorial videos will be provided in the App to help you achieve
optimal recordings.
• Approximately 1 week prior to your 3-day window, you will have the ability
to conduct a “test run” on the CheerMatch App so you are familiar with the
video recording/capture process on the App.
Recording guidelines and tips will be provided for all teams in their registration
confirmation email and can also be found at the end of this packet (pg. 14-19)
Registration link (includes downloads of all required forms):
IASF 2021 Virtual Worlds Registration Form
VIRTUAL COMPETITION DATES & FORMAT:
• At the time of registration, teams will select a three (3) consecutive day
period between September 1 – September 22 to record and submit their
routine(s) via the CheerMatch Capture App.
• You will only have access to capture your competition performance(s) on
the CheerMatch App during these 3 days
To recreate the feeling of live competition, teams will compete their routine more
than once.
How we do it: Over the course of the 3-day window teams will film their
competition routine using the CheerMatch App. Teams will be allotted 2 video
capture opportunities for Performance #1 (pick the best performance) and 2 video
captures for Performance #2 (pick the best performance).
From these two Performances, teams will then decide if they want to designate
Performance #1 as “Semi Finals or Finals” and Performance #2 as “Semi-Finals or
Finals”.
Judges will score all “Semi-Final” performances in each division.
Only the top 3 teams from each country in each division will then have their
“Finals” performance judged to crown the champion!
LIVESTREAM:
October 1: Semi-Finals (All performances will be streamed for FREE)
October 2: Finals (Top 3 finalist from each county in every division)
ALL performances from Semi-finals, Finals in addition the Awards Ceremony will
be live streamed for FREE
AWARDS:
Top 3 teams in every division will receive:
• IASF CHEERLEADING or DANCE WORLDS TROPHY
• MEDAL for EVERY athlete (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
TEAMS ELIGIBLE to COMPETE:
• U.S. Cheer Teams who earned a 2021 Worlds' bid in an International
Division
• U.S. Dance Teams who earned a 2021 Worlds’ bid in an Open or Junior
Division
• NON U.S. Cheer Teams who earned a 2020 or 2021 bid in an
“international” Division
• NON U.S. Dance Teams who earned a 2020 or 2021 bid in the Open or
Junior Divisions
• Exception: ALL Level 7 Cheer Teams and NON U.S. Junior Dance Teams are
not required to have earned a bid to participate in this event.
• Exception: If a country/territory was not able to host qualifying competition(s)
due to Covid restrictions, a team may be awarded an At Large Bid based on the
history of their bids received within the 2019-2020 season.
ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY:
All teams must be made up of eligible aged athletes per the IASF age grid for each
division in which they compete.
The IASF substitution rules and regulations will not be enforced for this virtual
championship.
ROSTER VIOLATIONS:
If a team is found to have an athlete that is not age eligible for their division the
team:
• will be disqualified,
• may be responsible for repaying the total cost of any funds received through
a paid bid, and
• may be prevented from being eligible for any type of bid to The
Cheerleading Worlds or Dance Worlds the following year.
MUSIC INFORMATION:
The IASF WORLDS competition follows the music guidelines set forth by
ICU/USA CHEER. When attending IASF WORLDS please make sure your team
and/or program is following these guidelines. Music Guidelines
IASF CHEER DIVISIONS
IASF/INTERNATIONAL DIVISIONS 2021
TARGET FEMALES/ NUMBER ON
LEVEL DIVISIONS BIRTH YEAR
AGE MALES TEAM
5 International Open 5 (IO 5) * 13+ yrs 2007 or earlier No males 10-24 members
5 International Open 5 Small Coed 4 (IOSC 5) * 13+ yrs 2007 or earlier 1-4 males 10-24 members
5 International Open 5 Large Coed 16 (IOLC 5) * 13+ yrs 2007 or earlier 5-16 males 10-24 members
6 International Open 6 (IO 6) 13+ yrs 2007 or earlier No males 10-24 members
6 International Open 6 Small Coed 4 (IOSC 6) 13+ yrs 2007 or earlier 1-4 males 10-24 members
6 International Open 6 Large Coed 16 (IOLC 6) 13+ yrs 2007 or earlier 5-16 males 10-24 members
7 International Open 7 (IO 7) 16+ yrs 2004 or earlier No males 10-24 members
7 International Open 7 Small Coed 4 (IOSC 7) 16+ yrs 2004 or earlier 1-4 males 10-24 members
7 International Open 7 Large Coed 16 (IOLC 7) 16+ yrs 2004 or earlier 5-16 males 10-24 members
6 International Open 6 Non Tumbling (IONT 6) 13+ yrs 2007 or earlier No males 10-30 members
6 International Open 6 Non Tumbling Coed (IONTC 6) 13+ yrs 2007 or earlier 1-20 males 10-30 members
7 International Open 7 Non Tumbling (IONT 7) * 16+ yrs 2004 or earlier No males 10-30 members
7 International Open 7 Non Tumbling Coed (IONTC 7) * 16+ yrs 2004 or earlier 1-20 males 10-30 members
6 International Global Club 6 (IG 6) 13+ yrs 2007 or earlier No males 10-24 members
6 International Global Club 6 Coed (IGC 6) 13+ yrs 2007 or earlier 1-16 males 10-24 members
* USASF teams are not eligible to compete in these divisions.
NOTE: Copies of athlete birth certificates or passports must be readily available in
a digital format upon request from a Worlds official.
The eligible age for an athlete is determined by the BIRTH YEARS column on the
Age Grid.
CHEER - ROUTINE TIME LIMITS:
IASF Open L5, L6, and L7: 2:30 minute maximum
IASF Non-Tumbling L6 and L7: 2:00 minute maximum
IASF Global Club L6:
• 30 second minimum to 40 second maximum for the opening cheer portion,
• 20 second maximum to move from cheer portion and set up for the music
portion, and
• 2:30 maximum for the music portion.
IASF CHEER RULES:
http://www.iasfworlds.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IASF-2020-21-Rules-FInal-
4_23_20.pdf
IASF CHEER SCORING:
http://www.iasfworlds.com/cheer-page/#Cheer-Scoring
IASF DANCE DIVISIONS
IASF / INTERNATIONAL DIVISIONS 2021
DIVISIONS AGE BIRTH YEARS FEMALES/MALES NUMBER ON TEAM
Open Elite Hip Hop (OEHH) 14 and older 2007 or earlier 0 males 6-15 members
Open Premier Hip Hop (OPHH) 14 and older 2007 or earlier 0 males 16-30 members
Open Coed Elite Hip Hop (OCEHH) 14 and older 2007 or earlier female(s) and male(s) 6-15 members
Open Coed Premier Hip Hop (OCPHH) 14 and older 2007 or earlier female(s) and male(s) 16-30 members
Open Male Hip Hop (OMHH) 14 and older 2007 or earlier 0 females 6-30 members
Open Jazz (OJ) 14 and older 2007 or earlier 0 males 6-30 members
Open Coed Jazz (OCJ) 14 and older 2007 or earlier no all female 6-30 members
Open Pom (OP) 14 and older 2007 or earlier 0 males 6-30 members
Open Coed Pom (OCP) 14 and older 2007 or earlier no all female 6-30 members
Open Kick (OK) 14 and older 2007 or earlier no all male 6-30 members
Open Open (OO) 14 and older 2007 or earlier no all male 6-30 members
Junior (JD) 10-16 2004-2011* no all male 6-30 members
NOTE: Copies of athlete birth certificates or passports must be readily available in
a digital format upon request from a Worlds official.
The eligible age for an athlete is determined by the BIRTH YEARS column on the
Age Grid.
DANCE-ROUTINE TIME LIMITS:
Routine time minimum is 1:45 to a maximum of 2:15
IASF DANCE RULES:
http://www.iasfworlds.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020_2021-IASF-Dance-
Rules-Chart_7_15_2020.pdf
IASF DANCE CATEGORY DEFINITIONS:
http://www.iasfworlds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IASF-DANCE-CATEGORY-
DEFINITIONS-final.pdf
IASF DANCE SCORING:
http://www.iasfworlds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IASF-All-Genre-Score-
Sheet_2021.Final-2.pdf
Competition Rules & Regulations PERFORMANCE BEHAVIOR A. Athletes are expected to exhibit the utmost sportsmanship, respect, and support throughout the entire event. B. Actions that exhibit excessive boasting, a delay in competition, poor sportsmanship, unprofessional behavior, etc. may be penalized. All facets of a performance, including choreography and music, should be appropriate and suitable for family viewing HOW TO HANDLE PROCEDURAL QUESTIONS Any question concerning the rules or procedures of the competition will be received only from one designated representative of the team (coach, director, etc.) and should be directed to a competition official. Such questions should be made prior to the team’s performance. Any questions concerning the team’s performance should be made to a competition official immediately after the team’s performance. INTERPRETATIONS AND RULINGS Any interpretation of any aspect of these rules and regulations or any decision involving any other aspect of the competition will be rendered by the event officials. The event official and judges will render a judgment in an effort to ensure that the competition proceeds in a manner consistent with the general spirit and goals of the competition. FINALITY OF DECISIONS By participating in The IASF Virtual Cheerleading and Dance Worlds, each team agrees that the decisions by the judges will be final and will not be subject for review. Each team acknowledges the necessity for the judges to make prompt and fair decisions in this competition and each team therefore expressly waives any legal, equitable, administrative, or procedural review of such decisions. SPORTSMANSHIP All athletes agree to conduct themselves in a manner displaying good sportsmanship throughout and following the competition. The owners, directors, and coaches of each team are responsible for seeing that team members, coaches, parents, and any other persons affiliated with the team conduct themselves accordingly. Severe cases of unsportsmanlike conduct are grounds for disqualification.
IASF LOGO USAGE
Teams will not be allowed to use the IASF logo, The Dance Worlds
logo or The Cheerleading Worlds logo on items or apparel including
banners, rings, bows, t-shirts, etc.
SCORES AND RANKINGS
Individual judges’ score sheets are for the exclusive use of each judge. Each judge
has the responsibility and authority to review and submit his or her final scores
and rankings prior to the final tally of the scores in a particular division. Scores
and rankings will be available only to program owners and coaches at the
conclusion.
IN THE EVENT OF A TIE (CHEER):
• All IASF International Open divisions will NOT break ties for FINALS
placements including Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
• All IASF International Open divisions WILL break ties for
teams moving into FINALS. In such cases, these steps will be followed
until the tie is broken:
Step 1: The team with the least amount of total performance error
deductions will win the tiebreaker.
Step 2: The team with the highest total score adding up the stunt/pyramid
score sheet and the tumbling/jump scores will win the tiebreaker.
Step 3: Technique-only scores (does not include combination
difficulty/technique categories scores such as dance) on each score sheet
will be added and the highest total will win the tiebreaker.
Step 4: A panel including the head judge, competition officials, etc. will
review both routines and select a winner of the tiebreaker.
IN THE EVENT OF A TIE (DANCE):
• All IASF Open and Junior Divisions WILL break ties for teams moving into
FINALS. In such cases, event officials will look at the tied teams’ raw scores per
judge to see which team was ranked higher most often. Whichever team ranked
higher more often will receive the higher ranking.
• All IASF Open and Junior Divisions will NOT break ties for FINALS
placements including Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
PENALTIES
A penalty will be assessed at the discretion of competition officials to any
team violating any of the specific rules as stated in the IASF Rules. If you
have any questions concerning the legality of a skill, please visit
IASFworlds.com.INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE On behalf of the Team, and each member of the Team, as identified below, we certify, warrant and represent that the Team has secured all necessary rights from all relevant music publisher(s) and recording companies which own rights to the music used in each and every routine performed by us, including, without limitation, the right to mix songs and recordings together into one remix or recording, and the right to perform, synchronize and remix the music and that the use of the music, as contemplated, will not infringe upon the rights of any third party. The Team shall defend, indemnify and hold the International All Star Federation and Cheer Match Media, LLC, as their interests may appear, and all parties in interest through the International All Star Federation and Cheer Match Media, LLC (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, costs, expenses and damages payable by the Indemnified Parties including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any claim inconsistent with the foregoing warranties and representations. If the Team’s right to use the Licensed Music is challenged, the Team shall provide to the challenger and the Indemnified Parties every fully executed licensing agreement(s) with the relevant music publisher(s) and recording companies (individually and collectively, the “Signed License Agreement[s]”). If any Signed License Agreement is in a language other than English, then the Team shall provide (and be solely responsible for the associated cost) a copy of each Signed License Agreement translated into English. l declare under penalty of perjury (under the laws of under the laws of the United States of America) that the foregoing is true and correct. By: _______________________________ Date: _____________________________ Name: ____________________________ Title: ______________________________
PARTICIPANT (MINOR AND ADULT)
LIABILITY RELEASE AND WAIVER FORM
Every participant must have an original, completed and signed release form in order to participate.
Participant/Minor Name Name of Parent or Legal Guardian (if participant is a minor)
Address School /Team Name
City, State, Zip Division
Daytime Phone Number ( ) Event Date____________________________________________Cheer [ ] Dance [ ]
Evening Phone Number ( )
LIABILITY RELEASE: For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, I, as parent or legal guardian of the minor participant,
a minor (hereinafter “Minor”), hereby grant the permission necessary to allow Minor to participate in this virtual event, competition, class and/or camp ("Event") to be conducted
by the International All Star Federation (“IASF”). I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, further agree to release and to hold harmless IASF, and IASF’s corporate sponsors
(hereinafter “Sponsors”), the online platform through which the Event is being conducted (hereinafter the "Location"), the affiliates of IASF, and the respective directors, officers,
representatives, members, agents and employees of US All Star Federation, Inc., a non for profit corporation (“USASF”) and preceding parties (hereinafter collectively “Releasees”)
from any and all liability, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise for any claim, judgment, loss, liability, cost and expenses (including, without limitations,
attorney's fees and costs) arising out of or connected with the Event, including any claim arising out of or connected with any illness or injury (minimal, serious, catastrophic and/or
death) that minor may incur or sustain during the Event, all activities associated with the Event and while traveling to and from the location from which the Minor is participating in
the Event. I further expressly agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees and Releasees' heirs, successors, assigns, executors, and administrators against loss from any further
claims, demands or actions that may subsequently be brought by Minor or by any other persons on the account of damages of any character resulting to Minor in any way from the
foregoing activities. I further agree to reimburse and to make good to Releasees any loss, or costs Releasees may have to pay as a result of any such action, claim, or demand.
In the event that my registration for the Event is moved to a different event (due to cancellation or any other reason whatsoever), I agree and acknowledge that this waiver shall apply
to the new event and such event shall be considered an Event for purposes of this waiver.
I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, hereby warrant that I have read this Liability Release in its entirety and fully understand its contents. I, in my own behalf and on
behalf of the Minor, am aware that this Liability Release releases Releasees from liability and contains an acknowledgement of my voluntary and knowing assumption of the risk of
injury or illness. I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, further acknowledge that nothing in this Liability Release constitutes a guarantee that the Event will occur. I, in my
own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, have signed this document voluntarily and of my own free will.
SUPERVISION: An adult (age 21 or older) is required to be present with all minor participants during preparation for and during the conduct of the Event. This adult will be
responsible for the minor participants at all times including but not limited to cheer/dance practice outside of Event and during the conduct of the Event. The Releasees are not
responsible for participants’ supervision at any time and in connection with the Event.
APPEARANCE AGREEMENT: I understand that as a participant in the Event, the Minor may be included in recordings, streaming, videotapes, photographs, DVDs, podcasts, and
videocasts taken during the Event. Therefore, without reservation or limitations, I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, hereby assign, transfer and grant to IASF, its
successors, assignees, licensees, sponsors, any television networks, and all other commercial exhibitors the exclusive right to photograph and/or videotape the Minor and to utilize
such videotapes and photographs and Minor’s name, face, likeness, voice and appearance as a part of the Event, in advertising and promoting the Event or in advertising and
promoting similar future events or in advertising and promotions related to IASF, and for any other use or purpose whatsoever, without reservations and limitations. I further
understand that neither IASF nor any third party is under any obligation to exercise any of the foregoing rights, licenses and privileges. I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the
Minor, waive any right to inspect or approve materials related thereto.
MEDICAL RELEASE: I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, acknowledge and agree that such participation subjects Minor to possibility of physical illness or injury
(minimal, serious, catastrophic and/or death) and that I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, acknowledge that the Minor is assuming the risk of such illness or injury by
participating in the event. I further acknowledge and understand that I will be responsible for any and all medical and related bills that may be incurred on behalf of the Minor for
any illness or injury that the Minor may sustain during the Event and while traveling to and from the location from which the Minor is participating in the Event, whether or not the
Event actually occurs.
I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, hereby warrant that I have read this Participant Release and Waiver Form in its entirety and fully understand its contents. I, in my
own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, am aware that this Participant Release and Waiver Form releases Releasees from liability and contains an acknowledgement of my voluntary
and knowing assumption of the risk of injury or illness. I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, further acknowledge that nothing in this Participant Release and Waiver
Form constitutes a guarantee that the Event will occur. I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, have agreed to this document voluntarily and of my own free will.
In the event participant is not a minor, the participant, in his or her individual capacity, agrees to the foregoing and agrees and acknowledges that all representations made herein as
they relate to Minor are hereby made on behalf of him or herself, including but not limited to all waivers and releases hereunder.
Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian: X Date:
Relationship to Minor: Minor Birthdate:
I, identified above as Participant/Minor, acknowledge that I have read this Release and Waiver form.
Signature of Participant/Minor: X Date:IASF Virtual Worlds Team Roster Form First Name Last Name Date of Birth M/F Program Name: Team Name:
MUSIC LICENSE EXAMPLES
PROOF OF LICENSE
EXAMPLE 1
Gym: Team XYZ
Team: Team XYZ
Coach: John Doe
PROOF OF LICENSE INT. Music Clearance
EXAMPLE 2 Certificate
Team XYZwww.iasfworlds.com
1. Find the CheerMatch™ Compete App in the Apple App Store and/or Google
Play Store.
a. App Store (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cheermatch-compete/id1564273656
b. Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cheermatch.capture
Apple Store Google Play Store
Available 1 August
Capture
2. Download the CheerMatch™ Compete App on your Apple iPhone or Android
phone3. Log In
You will receive a log-in and password from CheerMatch™
Trouble logging in - You may not have access yet. Double check you have
completed your registration and paid your balance in full.
Email Address: This will be the Team Coaches' Email used at the
time of the registration.
Password: This will be provided via email upon completion of
registration & payment.
4. Watch the “Welcome to Video Capture Training” Video
a. Available via email with your Log In Credencials
www.iasfworlds.com5. You will have a Test Capture available in the app
a. At the end of your "Test" Capture, you will see a message - "submit for
scoring". This is ONLY a test and will NOT be used for scoring.
6. You will see your “IASF CHEER & DANCE WORLDS" Event once you have
completed full registration, payment with the IASF & your submission window is
available.
www.iasfworlds.com7. Be sure you review instructions prior to starting your capture.
a. You will then select START button.
Start
b. Your 25 second countdown will START.
Be sure to set your device on landscape/horizontal
orientation during your performance.
Prepare to start
0:21
8. Capture will be "Complete".
IASF Rules & Regulations - Time Limitations will apply.
Capture Complete
www.iasfworlds.com9. Once you have your "Submissions" completed , you will be allowed to
select ONE submission as your FINAL ROUTINE for the IASF Cheer &
Dance Worlds.
2
a. You will submit a PRELIMS
3
routine AND you will also
submit a FINALS routine.
10. You will need to UPLOAD your Routine Music. This music will
be used for the broadcast of the live show.
www.iasfworlds.comCOMMON FAQ’S 1. Does the app run on all devices? 2. Can I record my routine and “upload” later? 3. How will my team be scored? 4. Who can I contact if I have more questions about my team’s registration? 5. How many days do I have access to my account to capture and submit my routine? 6. Can I rewatch my routine capture before submitting? 7. What happens if there is an issue/error with the Routine Capture? 8. What happens if I do not see my event? 9. What happens if I do not have my username and password for the Cheer Match Capture App?
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