For event producers that have one national championship or designate one of their major competitions as their “national championship” for purposes of The Cheerleading Worlds bids. The selected “national championship” and event producer must:

• Meet all USASF sanctioning standards when administering all events throughout the season conducted by the event producer.
• Have had a minimum of 125 All Star “cheer” teams participating at the same prior year’s competition to qualify for this tier. NOTE: “All Star Prep” and Special Needs/Athlete (FREE or Paid) performances will count towards the minimum number of teams needed under the Tier 1 requirements. FREE Exhibition performances (not scored), will not count toward the minimum number of teams needed under the Tier 1 requirements.
• Have been in business for a minimum of 5 years.
• Have been conducted in the same city on or about this date for the prior 5 years. A city is defined as an MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area).
• Send a minimum of one representative to one of the USASF Rules Interpretation and Safety Judge Certification courses scheduled at many of the USASF Regional Meetings in June - August 2016. Noncompliance of this requirement will result in a $1000 fine per occurrence and revocation of voting privileges during the 2016-2017 term.
• Send a company representative to the annual Tier 1 – 4 Event Producer Meeting in Las Vegas in Las Vegas August 10, 2016 and the USASF Sanctioning Committee Meeting August 11, 2016. Noncompliance of this requirement will result in a $1000 fine per occurrence and revocation of voting privileges during the 2016-2017 term.

Tier 1 Benefits:

1. May award one fully “Paid” Worlds bid (up to a maximum of $650 per athlete times the number on the floor where bid was awarded, plus 2 coaches) at their “national championship” on the basis of one bid per 100 all star cheer teams at the same prior year competition. May round up to the nearest 100. Example: If an event producer had 122 all star teams participating at the same prior year competition, they may offer two fully paid bids.
2. May award two At Large bids for each fully paid bid at the same “national championship’ where the fully “Paid” bid(s) are awarded.
3. May award their approved “Paid” and “At Large” bids in any of The Cheerleading Worlds Club Divisions and/or “International” divisions offered at their bid qualifying event.
4. May display “Road to Worlds” signage at all events.
5. Receive logo visibility on video screens in Worlds venues
6. Receive half page ad free in Worlds program (full page if awarding Dance World bids also)
7. Receive up to 4 VIP Worlds Credentials & Walt Disney World Park Hopper Passes.
8. May display USASF’s exclusive logos and Seal of Sanction at all events, on printed materials and web site in approved formats.
9. Company is listed and linked on the USASF web site.
10. Eligible for the USASF member event producer insurance program.
11. Access to all current USASF rules clarifications and the listing of all approved Safety Certified Judges through the member’s profile
12. May participate on the USASF Sanctioning Committee.
13. Eligible to be elected to the USASF National Advisory Board and or serve on other USASF Committees.
14. Included in USASF Levels and Rules Processes:
    • Voice in the USASF Rules Process
    • Available to attend and participate in any of the annual USASF Rules
    • Interpretation Meetings (NACCC or USASF Regional Meetings)
15. Eligible discounted vendor space at all USASF Regional Meetings
16. Annual USASF dues are waived.

NOTE: Any of the above benefits may be modified during the membership period if notice is provided to event producers in writing.