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After extensive time and effort, the AACCA has completed the
third update
to the highly acclaimed AACCA Cheerleading Safety Manual.
Dr. Gerald S. George, Director of Safety for the AACCA, gathered the top
experts in their fields to completely review and update what has become
recognized as the standard of care for cheerleading safety.
The third edition manual is available for ordering, and will be included as
part of the AACCA Cheerleading Safety Course. To order, go to
http://aacca.org/order.asp to print and
complete the form.
Praise for the AACCA Safety Manual:
“Dollamur Sport Surfaces shares the AACCA's mission of promoting the safe
and responsible practice of cheerleading. Safety education and training, along
with a high quality protective surface, are the keys to a safe and rewarding
cheer program."
Gary MacDowell, President & CEO
Dollamur Sport Surfaces, Fort Worth, TX
"The National Federation of High Schools is proud to have as part of its
Spirit Coaches Education Program the AACCA Cheerleading Safety Manual and the
accompanying safety course. The welfare of the student athlete is paramount to
providing an environment where they can develop the leadership, citizenship and
academic achievement that lie at the heart of student activities. We recommend
that all spirit coaches review this manual and follow the risk management
procedures outlined in its contents."
Robert Kanaby, Executive Director
National Federation of High Schools
"The Women's Sports Foundation applauds the AACCA for playing a leadership
role in promulgating safety guidelines for cheerleading coaches, administrators,
and participants. Increasing cheerleading safety awareness for the more than one
million young women that participate in the activity is a critical need."
Donna A. Lopiano, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
Women's Sport Foundation
"The National Athletic Trainers’ Association commends the AACCA for its
efforts to improve cheerleading by developing the Cheerleading Safety Manual.
The NATA encourages all cheerleading coaches to familiarize themselves with the
Manual so that this growing sport will be safer for all who participate. "
Brian Robinson, Chair
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Secondary School Athletic Trainers’
Committee
"Cheerleading continues to play a valuable role at today's sporting
events. With the increasing athleticism of this activity comes the
responsibility for increased safety awareness and training for those who are
charged with supervising these young people. That is why the NCAA is emphasizing
the importance of the AACCA Safety Program for college cheerleading coaches."
Keith Martin, Managing Director
National Collegiate Athletic Association
"University Risk Managers have long advocated for safety to be a primary
consideration in every athletic activity, including cheerleading. I applaud
AACCA for dedicating a manual to this purpose. It provides an excellent
guide for coaches in their effort to supervise a safe and successful
chearleading program, with a good understanding of the risks involved in not
doing so."
Mary Dewey, President
University Risk Management and Insurance Association
“Orthopaedic surgeons have helped prevent and treat a variety of sports
injuries - including cheerleading - for decades. I am happy to see that
the AACCA has prepared such a thorough and useful safety manual. I applaud
their efforts!”
Robert H. Haralson, III, MD, MBA , Executive Director, Medical Affairs
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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