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“I was selected as
All American in 1998
and I can honestly say
that was one of the
most impactful events
on my cheer life!
I was SO nervous
before both the
individual performance
and interview parts
of the competition,
but it was all absolutely worth it. The confidence boost of just
completing an individual
competition is fantastic,
and it really helps
develop important life
skills beyond just
cheerleading.”

Nicole Janes
UPA All American 1998
Fairmont Senior HS
(Fairmont, WV)
Now lives in
New York City

UPA All American

REVISED for 2011 event! UPDATED 4/29/09

What Is It?
THE UPA NATIONAL ALL AMERICAN IS DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE INDIVIDUALS WHO ENCOMPASS THE WHOLE PACKAGE. THOSE WITH THE HIGHEST COMBINED SCORE BASED ON THEIR SCHOLASTICS [TRANSCRIPT], ATHLETICISM [TALENT PRESENTATION], ACCOMPLISHMENTS [RESUME], PERSONALITY [INTERVIEW], AND EXPRESSION [ESSAY] WILL RECEIVE UPA’S NATIONAL ALL AMERICAN PRIZE PACKAGE. IT IS THE HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL HONOR AT THE AMERICUP.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ANYONE ATTENDING ON THIER OWN OR WITH A TEAM. RECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS, AN ELITE AWARD, A VARIETY OF PRIZES AND TRAVEL/TOUR OPPORTUNITIES.

When Does The Competition Take Place?
CHEER talent: compete on FRIDAY AT HILTON (those performing talent on a mat)
DANCE talent: compete on Friday at hyatt (those performing talent on a dance floor)

what Are The Divisions?
determined by individuals AGE.

NEW BREAKDOWN FOR 2011!
TINY: 5 YEARS OLD AND UNDER
MITE: 6-8 YEARS OLD
YOUTH: 9-11 YEARS OLD
TEEN: 12- 14 YEARS OLD
JUNIOR: 15-16 YEARS OLD
SENIOR: 17-18 YEARS OLD
COLLEGIATE: 19 YEARS OLD AND UP

What do i wear?
Participants perform in their school/gym uniform or A costume when competing.

What Are We Judged On?
Judging is based on the required Paperwork, an Interview and a Talent Presentation

All American SUPER STAR PAPERWORK must be postmarked by FEBRUARY 1st!
NEW 2011! Download a copy of the Cover Sheet & Interview Questionnaire

Cover SheetSend ALL items together. PRINT YOUR Name and Personal ID number clearly on ALL ITEMS. You can obtain your personal ID number from your coach. STAPLE all items together. You will not get any of these items back.

Photo / Head shot – Not JudgedPLEASE UPLOAD ONTO YOUR UPA ACCOUNT

Transcript – 25%SEND TRANSCRIPT FOR GRADING PERIOD CLOSEST TO THE FEBRUARY 1ST DEADLINE. HIGHLIGHT YOUR CURRENT GPA. CONVERT GPA TO A 4.0 SCALE. TRANSCRIPT MUST HAVE AN OFFICIAL SCHOOL STAMP OR SIGNATURE. STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY OR YOUTH SCHOOLS THAT DO NOT HAVE A 4.0 GRADING SCALE SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR TRANSCRIPTS AS IS OR HAVE A TEACHER WRITE UP AN ACADEMIC OVERVIEW FOR THE CANDIDATE.

Resume – 12.5%Outline all experience, training, honors and/or other related items to your cheer, dance or gymnastics background. Be sure to include number of years you did each item. Include any titles or awards you have received. Resume can be hand written or typed. Students/candidates should complete the resume themselves.

Essay – 12.5%"HOW DO YOU BALANCE ACADEMICS WITH CHEERLEADING / DANCE?"
Written in 100 words or less. Essay may be hand written or typed.

Interview – 25%A two minute, private interview, will be scheduled with our judges. The questionnaire will be used to steer the conversation. All conversations are kept low key and upbeat. Most enjoy the interview and have fun. Candidates will wear their talent costume for the interview. No persons may be in the room with the candidate for the interviews. Schedules are randomly made. No requests accepted for specific times.

Talent Presentation – 25%Candidates will perform a one-minute talent routine.

Talent Details

The Talent requirements are the same for both CHEER/DANCE SUPER STAR AND All American SUPER STAR candidates.

Dancers will perform on a wood dance floor 15' x 27'.
It is recommended that dance routines include at least 2 leaps and 1 jump/turn within the choreography. Music/style & choreography is the individual's choice.

Cheerleaders will perform on a mat 30' x 42'.CHEER routines are to be individual. No assistance in skills/stunts. It is recommended CHEER routines include at least 3 jumps & 1 tumbling pass. CHEERLEADERS may choose to do their entire performance to music or a combination of music and cheers/chants. Music/style & choreography is the individual's choice.

Talent presentations are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.

four people may be in the room. We strongly recommended a coach (or someone familiar with playing the music) and a parent attend. Absolutely no exceptions to the number of people in the room.

NOTE: If multiple students from the same squad are competing, then please have a designated music person assigned to EACH person... not one music person... as multiple rooms are used and students from the same team may be competing at the same time in different locations.

NOTE: Music should be on a good quality music CD. Each performer should have their own, single CD, with just THEIR MUSIC on the CD, clearly labeled with the performers name. Do NOT put multiple songs on a CD. If performer does not have the music with them at the time of their scheduled performance, they will forfeit their chance at competing. UPA can not allow time to wait for the music to arrive. If bringing your own CD with burned music, make sure to bring along your boom box to ensure that the music will play.

Video taping your talent presentation is allowed. If the performer is okay with you taping the routine, then feel free to do so.

A one minute maximum time limit is strictly enforced, no minimum time limit enforced.

Participants should be in their school/gym/studio uniform or a costume when competing.

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD ADHERE TO THEIR RULES & REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN THEIR STATE AND/OR PROGRAM.

*limited availability