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There have been a few updates for Cheerobics 2008 , as listed below.

Change in Date
The date for Cheerobics 2008 will be changed from 22nd March 2008(Saturday) to 16th March 2008 (Sunday). We apologise for this second change, for the previous change was from 8th March 2008 (Saturday) to 22nd March2008 (Saturday). The initial change was made as several primary andsecondary school teams gave feedback that their students need more time tobe ready and able to participate; however, upon announcement of the initialchange, several open category teams replied that they would not be able toparticipate on the 22nd March 2008.As such , considering the concerns of both sides , CAS has decided to cometo a middle ground and set Cheerobics 2008 on 16th March. We understandthat it is both confusing and frustrating for the team managers orteachers-in-charge , but would like to reiterate that the changes isnecessary to benefit participants from all categories.

Reduction in Registration
FeesSeveral teams gave feedback that this year's registration fees hasincreased substantially , and could work against CAS's goal to promotecheerleading and the Cheerobics event. CAS would like to explain theincrease in fees.
The official funding that CAS receives has reduced as the authoritieswork towards a goal that all sports associations attain a business modelwhereby they are more financially independent. As a result , CAS iscurrently in the midst of a budgetary transition where she builds moresponsor relationships with various companies in support of cheerleading.
The bulk of the increase in fees would go towards (a) funding cashprizes and (b) inviting top IFC judges from around the world ; while themain cost of the Cheerobics event is still funded by CAS and sponsors. Webelieve part (b) is necessary to increase the prestige of the competition ,and also important to connect our local fraternity with the rest of theworld.In consideration of affordability concerns , CAS has decided to reduce theregistration fees to $100 and $30 for team and group stunt categoriesrespectively ; and that there would be no cash prizes this year.

Payments are to be made via cheque and sent to the following address by 22nd Feb 2008

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Changes in Rules of Eligibility
Under General Competition Guidelines , Eligibility Rules 2.1 , 2.2 and 2.3states that All members of Cheerleading Association (Singapore) are eligible. The coach(es) of the participating teams should be qualified and recognised by CAS (AACCA , BCA , IFC). Every member of every team representing a school must be a student enrolled at that school currently and meet that school's eligibility requirements for participating on the team.
Rules 2.1 and 2.2 have been waived only for the purpose of Cheerobics 2008as per below :
The participants need not be members of CAS in order to join thecompetition.
The coach(es) need not be recognised by CAS.Rule 2.3 has been changed as per below :
For primary and secondary categories , every member of every teamrepresenting a school must be a student enrolled at that school currentlyand meet that school's eligibility requirements for participating on theteam.However , we wish to reiterate that the original rules 2.1 and 2.2 will still apply as of 2009 ; and would like to encourage (a) all cheerleaders to register themselves with CAS and (b) all coaches to obtain certification recognised by CAS.

Other Administrative Changes
The submission deadline for registration forms has been extended to 22ndFebruary 2008.
Squads are required to submit a team picture of the participating members (including reserves). The team picture should at least be of threemega-pixel quality , as the pictures would be used for event booklet publication. Please email the team picture to cas@cheerleading.org.sg by22nd Feb. If the squad is participating in the team and group stunt category , please submit two separate pictures - one of the team membersparticipating in the team category and the other of the team membersparticipating in the group stunt category.
For any further enquiries, please contact support@cheerleading.org.sg

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