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SPECIALTY AWARDS

UPDATED for 2011 event!

UPA is proud to recognize outstanding industry leaders, Coaches and Participants THROUGHOUT THE AMERICUP weekend WITH A VARIETY OF SPECIAL AWARDS.

Click here for past recipients of these honors!

UPA National Coach Of The Year
SINCE 1992, UPA HAS STRIVED TO RECOGNIZE COACHES WHO EXCEL IN THE SPIRIT INDUSTRY WITH THE NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR TITLE. TWO OUTSTANDING COACHES (ONE CHEER/ONE DANCE) WILL BE HONORED AT THE AMERICUP IN MINNEAPOLIS. A SPECIAL PRIZE PACKAGE AND AWARD WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP FIVE IN THE NATION.

NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM ANY COACH, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, PRINICPAL, ATHLETE OR FAN. AN ELITE JUDGING PANEL WILL READ EACH NOMINATION LETTER AND MAKE THE DIFFICULT DECISION OF SELECTING THE TOP 5 IN THE NATION.

WHO SHOULD BE CONSIDERED?
It does not matter if the candidate is affiliated with another organization, company, gym, etc.. It does not matter if they have attended a UPA event or not. What matters is who they are and what they have done in the cheerleading and/or dance fields. Feel free to attach additional letters, etc. to back up your nomination.
WHO CAN NOMINATE?
Anyone! Our goal is to hear from YOU. In the past, we have received nominations from parents, athletes, principals, athletic directors, office staff, other coaches and the candidates themselves. All information is kept confidential including where the nomination came from. If you feel YOU should be considered, please remit the nomination form. Feel free to pass on the form to others as well.
HOW MANY COACHES MANY I NOMINATE?
You may nominate as many candidates as you’d like including multiple coaches from within the same organization. If a specific squad has co-coaches and you’d like them to be considered together, then indicate as such.

WHEN IS THE ANNOUNCEMENT MADE?
The UPA NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR announcement will be made at the SEMI-FORMAL AWARDS GALA on Saturday evening during the AmeriCup Cheer & Dance Championship in Minneapolis, MN. UPA will recognize the TOP 5 IN THE NATION for both cheerleading and dance.
WHAT IF THE NOMINATED INDIVIDUAL IS NOT ATTENDING UPA?
The Top 5 and winning individual will be recognized whether or not he/she is in attendance. It is not a requirement.

WHAT DOES THE NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR RECEIVE?
Obviously the title itself is quite an honor. UPA’s national media campaign will include a special write-up on the winners and Top 5 recipients. UPA is also giving a special award and prize package containing numerous items specifically designed for the winners.

NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY!

Fax, email or mail completed NOMINATION FORM

SEND NOMINATIONS TO:
UPA COACH OF THE YEAR
11101 ZEALAND AVE. N.
CHAMPLIN, MN 55316

FAX: (763) 792-8990

EMAIL: INFO@UPAINC.NET

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UPA Hall Of Fame
SINCE IT’S DEBUT IN 1988, UPA ESTABLISHED THE HALL OF FAME TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUALS IN THE SPIRIT INDUSTRY. INDUCTEES WERE SELECTED BASED ON A VARIETY OF FACETS THAT MAY INCLUDE COACHING TEAMS, DEVELOPING ASSOCIATIONS, JUDGING EVENTS, TRAINING ATHLETES, CHOREOGRAPHING FOR TEAMS AND/OR CONTINUALLY ENFORCING THE POSITIVE PROMOTION OF CHEERLEADING AND DANCE.

NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM ANY COACH, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, PRINICPAL, ATHLETE OR FAN. AN ELITE JUDGING PANEL WILL READ EACH NOMINATION LETTER AND MAKE THE DIFFICULT DECISION OF SELECTING THE TOP 5 IN THE NATION.

NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY!

Fax, email or mail completed NOMINATION FORM

SEND NOMINATIONS TO:
UPA HALL OF FAME
11101 ZEALAND AVE. N.
CHAMPLIN, MN 55316

FAX: (763) 792-8990

EMAIL: INFO@UPAINC.NET

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Andrew Lawrence Sportsmanship & Spirit Award
United Performing Association, Inc. (UPA) has awarded the SPORTSMANSHIP & SPIRIT Award to teams demonstrating the highest standard of sportsmanship since its founding in 1987. UPA President and Founder Lisa Saline has stressed the importance of sportsmanship in all UPA programs. She says “UPA believes that the Andrew Lawrence Sportsmanship & Spirit Award is the highest honor a team can receive”.

Guidelines for this award include: respectING all teams both on and off the floor, showing consideration for officials and judges, fostering a comfortable POSITIVE environment, DISPLAYING HIGH sportsmanship standards, and most importantly, acting in a way in which all teams admire.

This elite honor is named in memory of a special UPA staff member, Andrew Lawrence. Andrew died at the tender age of 11 on September 14th, 2003. He passed away peacefully from injuries sustained after being hit by a car while riding his bike. He demonstrated the ultimate spirit with his million-watt smile and ‘can do’ attitude. He is deeply missed by the UPA family who treasured the short time he spent with us. We will strive to carry on his legacy of compassion, character & sunny disposition by encouraging ourselves & others to follow in his footsteps.

Andy’s father (Bill), mother (Marie) and big sister (Jennifer) will choose the team they feel deserves this honor and UPA will recognize the team during THE SEMI-FORMAL AWARDS GALA ON Saturday night.

A special Memorial Scholarship Fund FOR COLLEGE TUITION has been established in Andy’s name. You may donate at any time to the Andrew Lawrence Scholarship & Memorial Fund. PLEASE CONTACT BILL LAWRENCE WITH THE INFORMATION BELOW.

Andrew Lawrence Memorial
c/o Bill Lawrence
1044 Rolling Green Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060

See Current and Past Winners of this honor

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Team Academic Excellence

UPA is proud to recognize AmeriCup ATHELETES for outstanding academic performance. All teams whose combined grade point average is a 3.0 or higher, on a 4.0 scale, will be recognized BASED ON COMPLETION OF FORMS DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS. Teams must be graded on a point system or equivalent grading system in order to qualify. SPECIAL RECOGNITION WILL ALSO BE GIVEN AT THE SEMI-FORMAL AWARDS GALA ON SATURDAY NIGHT.

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OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD

UPA IS EXCITED TO RECOGNIZE CHOREOGRAPHERS OF STAND OUT ROUTINES WITH OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY AWARDS.

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FABULOUS COSTUME AWARD

UPA IS EXCITED TO RECOGNIZE TEAMS WITH EXTRA LAIR WITH FABULOUS COSTUMES AWARDS.

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Adaptive Divisions
UPA is proud to offer FREE Adaptive cheer & dance divisions at the UPA AmeriCup Championship in Minneapolis.

AN ADAPTIVE ROSTER QUALIFIES BY HAVING MEMBERS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, SIGNIFICANT LEARNING CHALLENGES, COGNITIVE DELAYS OR VOCATIONAL CHALLENGES WHICH REQUIRE SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION. EACH TEAM ROSTER RECEIVES A PARTICIPATION TROPHY, UPA MEMORABILIA, INDIVIDUAL UPA CHAMPION MEDALS AND FEEDBACK FROM THE JUDGING PANEL WITHOUT SCORES. TEAMS WILL NOT BE RANKED WITH OTHER TEAMS AND MAY NOT PERFORM SKILLS EXCEEDING LEVEL 5 OF THE USASF GUIDELINES. ALL TEAMS MUST ALSO ADHERE TO UPA RULES.

2009 co-Champions

NORTHERN ELITE FROM MINNESOTA and rochester shining stars from minnesota

2008 co-Champions

NORTHERN ELITE FROM MINNESOTA and rochester shining stars from minnesota

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