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Varsity’s new media policy sparks discussion, Top Gun & Cheer Athletics announce new gyms + big updates!
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In today’s newsletter:
Varsity’s new media policy sparks discussion
Top Gun & Cheer Athletics announce new gym locations
Video: 3 minutes of satisfying basket tosses (all levels)
Upcoming showcases
& more!
Varsity’s New Media Policy Sparks Discussion
Varsity’s Team Photography/Videography Rules and Guidelines for the 2024/2025 season have sparked discussions across the cheer community.
Some key points raising questions among people include:
“Footage of full performances may not be published on the Internet or any other media, including, but not limited to, YouTube, Facebook, X (Twitter), TikTok, Instagram, and other streaming and/or social media platforms.”
“Single clips of footage used for publication from any single performance on the Internet or any other media may not exceed thirty (30) seconds in length per clip and may not include a full performance.”
These guidelines have raised concerns about access to routine replays with music, the need to pay for VarsityTV to view performances, and limitations on how teams can share their routines and celebrate them.
💭 What are your thoughts on these rules? Share this newsletter & tag us on socials, or comment below — we want to hear from you!
Upcoming Showcases
📆 Coming this weekend:
7: Spirit of Texas (US) “Purple Preview”
7: The Stingray Allstars (US)
7: Dolphins Cheerleader Krefeld (Germany)
7: Dragon Cheer Athletics & Ravens Cheersport (Germany) joint showcase
See the exact dates + add more showcases here: 2024/2025 Cheerleading Season Showcase Dates
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📺 3 Minutes of Satisfying Cheer Basket Tosses (All Levels)
Let 3 straight minutes of great baskets clear your head! Watch here.
📍 Top Gun Announces New Gym Location
Top Gun Savannah, Georgia, will open in May 2025! The gym will be led by Adrian Butler, who currently coaches teams like Revelation and 24K at TG Orlando. This will be Top Gun’s first location outside Miami that isn’t taking over an existing gym, but starting completely from scratch. See announcement.
😼 Cheer Athletics Announces New Gym Location
Cheer Athletics is also expanding! They have announced their 19th gym location, this time in Chicago, Illinois. See announcement.
🦈 *Some* Cheer Extreme SSX Uniforms Throughout the Years
Which one's your favorite? See them here.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
The Nordic All Level Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden, kicked off the season for many Nordic and European teams, with participants from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, and Italy.
Meanwhile, Future Cheer: Brings It On brought excitement to Disneyland Paris, featuring many international teams, especially from the UK.
Shoutout to Spirit Elite Girls of the Galaxy (U12 Level 1), Adrenaline Allstars Rush (U16 Level 2), Beas Cheerleading Killer Beas (U18 Level 2), and Inferno Cheer & Dance Blaze Ignite (U18 Level 2) for taking home the first Summit bids for their gyms!