[UPDATE] Cheer Out! '08

In response to the teams' feedback, the competition will be postponed to 20th July!

The registration deadline will be extended till 4th July.

Information on the award system will be released on 27th June on CAS official website.

For enquiries, please email zhixian0115@gmail.com / liao_jielinn@pa.gov.sg

Cheer Out! '08

Yuhua Community Club is organising a cheerleading competition - CHEER OUT! '08 on 13th July 2008 at Jurong East Sports & Cultural Centre. This event is sanctioned by Cheerleading Association (Singapore) and will be included, for the first time, as part of the prestigious award system designed by CAS to rank teams annually based on their participation and results in cheerleading competitions organised or sanctioned by CAS. More information on the award system will be released in mid-june on CAS official website.

This competition is open to Primary, Secondary and High School divisions. Registration fee is $40 for team categories and $20 for group stunt categories. Registration is open from now till 25th June 2008. Please refer to the attachment for more information and registration forms. There are attractive cash prizes and trophies to be won as follow:

Primary School Division:
Team Category
1st Prize: Trophy + $600
2nd Prize: Trophy + $300
3rd Prize: Trophy + $200

Secondary School Division:
Team Category1st Prize: Trophy + $800
2nd Prize: Trophy + $400
3rd Prize: Trophy + $300

High School Division:
Team Category
1st Prize: Trophy + $1,000
2nd Prize: Trophy + $600
3rd Prize: Trophy + $400

High School Division:
Group Stunt – Mixed Category
1st Prize: Trophy + $500
2nd Prize: Trophy + $300
3rd Prize: Trophy + $200

Most Popular Team: $200
Most Energetic Team: $200

Please click here to download more information and the registration forms.


For enquiries, please email zhixian0115@gmail.com / liao_jielinn@pa.gov.sg

National Cheer Challenge 2008 for Open Category

Greetings all cheerleaders!

In conjunction with the upcoming major sporting events, Singapore Sports Council will be organising a National Cheer Challenge 2008 competition open category for all cheerleaders

National Cheer Challenge 2008 was organised this year to bring on a cheer culture in the schools and among the students, especially when we are the host city for the Youth Olympic Games in 2010.

These will be upcoming crucial matches for Team Singapore qualifying for the upcoming Beijing Olympics 2008. Support from you will definitely be most appreciated as it will create the extra morale booster for our athletes. All teams will be allocated to cheer at any one of the competition for judging purposes. Preferences for certain dates can also be indicated. Students from the top 3 winning teams may also be participating in this year's NDP 2008 at the floating platform or the Team Singapore's Flag Presentation Ceremony for Beijing Olympics 2008.

The National Cheer Challenge 2008 will now take place in 2 national sports events identified as follow:
(1) TMS Open (table tennis) from 5 to 8 June
(2) Aviva Open (Badminton) from 11th to 13th June

In addition, there will be attractive cash prizes to be won!

1st prize: $3000 cash prize + Supply of Milo for the team for one whole year
2nd prize: $1500 cash prize + Supply of Milo for the team for one whole year
3rd prize: $800 cash prize + Supply of Milo for the team for one whole year

All participating teams can choose a preferred date to compete in for this competition. Please fill in the application form accordingly and fax to:

Attn: Ms Jenny Lin/ Ms Wendy Chua
Team Singapore Dept
Fax No: 63461842

Thank you and we look forward to work with you towards the building of a uniquely Singapore cheer culture, in view of the upcoming YOG 2010 and Sea Games 2013 when Singapore will be the host city.

FAQs - Cheerleading International Open Championships 2008

CAS has received several enquiries regarding the competition. Here are our responses in Red.

How do we book tickets for the SS viewing section?
CAS will do the booking for you.

What airline are we taking?
What time is departure?
Airline will be booked by the team or individual themselves. The budget given by CAS is an estimation based on our trips to Japan. Teams are advice to fly on Thursday night and arrive Japan on Friday morning to save on costs.

Can we extend three more nights at the 'hostel'?
Hostel accommodation is subjected to availability and on a first come first served basis. Teams are advised to email their confirmation notice by 4 April 2008.

If we extend, will the airport transfer be made available for us?
Airport transfer can be arranged. However, cost will be incurred.

If we intend to extend elsewhere in a hotel, will the airport transfer be provided for us still since its included in the package?
This arrangement might not be possible, but there are some hotels who provide hotel airport transfer at ard 3000yen per trip

Best Regards,
CAS Admin.

Second Announcement - 2nd Cheerleading Asia International Open Championships 2008

This post is a followup with regards to the above mentioned competition. The first entry can be found here.

The 2nd Cheerleading Asia International Open Championships 2008 will be held from 31st May to 1st June (Sat - Sun) in Toyko, Japan.

CAS, would like to formally invite cheerleaders to participate in this competition organized by Foundation of Japan Cheerleading Association (JFCA).

The scheduled practice sessions in Japan are as follows:

• Friday 30th May - Practice at 1st Gymnasium
  
• Saturday 31st May - Competition Day One
  
• Sunday 1st June - Competition Day Two
  

Please also note that:

• The cost of airfare, accomodation, land transfer and meals will be about S$1400++ per pax based on a 5D/4N trip from 29th May to 2nd June 2008.
  
• Cheaper accomodation is available besides those mentioned in the attachments, at $20/pax/night with 4-6 pax in a room. However, vacancies are very limited and confirmation from teams must be received by 4th April 2008 for CAS to secure the rooms.
  
• For individuals who are interested to be a spectator at the 2nd Asia International Open Championship, please email your passport scan to chris@cheerleading.org.sg by 4th April 2008.
  
• CAS will not provide funding for all expenses incurred by the participants during the course of the trip. All participants are expected to source for their own funding for this competition.
  

CAS would appreciate if you could reply with confirmation to chris@cheerleading.org.sg by 4th April 2008.

Best Regards,
CAS Admin.

Invitation to Participate in National Day Parade 2008

This post concerns all Open Team Category captains, coaches, affiliates and members.

CAS, on behalf of the NDP Organizing Committee, would like to invite all Open Team Category cheerleaders to participate in a combined mass cheerleading extravaganza during National Day 2008.

A total of 100 cheerleaders (at 20 cheerleaders per team) are needed for the mass display and CAS is appealing to all interested cheerleaders to lend a hand in this chance of a lifetime performance opportunity.

Skills required are:

• Basket Toss (Of either Toe Touch, Back Tuck, or Layout. 4 basket toss per team)
  
• 4-2-1 Pyramid (2 pyramids per team)
  
• Elevator (4 elevator per team)
  
• Extension (4 elevator per team)
  
• Full Liberty (Double Base, 4 elevator per team)
  

Rehearsal dates will be as follows:



Cheerleaders will be selected on a first come first served basis.

Please send an email reply to chris@cheerleading.org.sg indicating you and your team's interest by Wednesday 2nd April 2008.

Best Regards,
CAS Admin.

Results

Hi all,

Here are the official results to Cheerobics 2008. Congratulations to all teams!


Please note that:

1. Teams who wish to obtain copies of the score sheet should email CAS of the notice. Administrative charges apply, please see Rules and Regulations for more information.
   
2. Participants who did not receive their certificates should email CAS of the notice. 
   
3. We apologies for the tee shirts which were not given out on the event day as it was not delivered in time. The details of collection of tee shirts will be informed at a later date.
   

We are inviting all teams, participants and members of the public to email CAS on the feedback of Cheerobics. Your feedback will remain valuable to us as CAS aims to bring Cheerobics to a higher level in the years to come.

See you at the next Cheerobics in March 2009.

Best Regards,
CAS Admin.

Administrative Information Package

This is a message to all cheerleaders participating in this Sunday's competition.

Here is the administrative information package required for this Sunday's competition.
Please do take time to read through this document carefully as it gives a detailed overview of what to expect at Kallang Leisure Park.

Please conduct a briefing to your team members after reading, do print out a copy and bring it along if required.

We look forward to seeing all teams this Sunday.

Best Regards,

Hair Clips

Hi all,

CAS has received several queries regarding hair clips.

Here is an image which illustrates the type of hair clips allowed and disallowed during the competition.

Best Regards,