All Star Cheer and Dance Governing Body Survey

1. All Star Cheer and Dance Governing Body Survey
  1. Please choose one or more of the answers that best describe your relationship to the All Star Cheer and Dance Community. (Check all that apply)% of
 Respondents 		Number of
 Respondents 
Cheer Coach37.69%225
Dance Coach3.35%20
Cheer Participant3.02%18
Dance Participant0.50%3
Gym Owner19.10%114
Parent or Guardian of a Participant19.93%119
Spirit Industry Professional7.04%42
Event Producer2.51%15
Other (Specify)
6.87%41
Number of respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  2. Do you think that All Star Cheerleading and Dance needs to have a governing body in place to regulate any or all aspects of these activities?% of
 Respondents 		Number of
 Respondents 
Yes97.53%356
No2.47%9
Number of respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  3. If there is a recognized governing body, what do you think this organization should control? (check all that apply)% of
 Respondents 		Number of
 Respondents 
Rules and Regulations15.95%361
Age Requirements14.76%334
Levels and Divisions15.02%340
Participant Membership8.62%195
Coach Membership8.93%202
Program Membership8.04%182
Scoring Processes13.21%299
Rule Enforcement and Sanctions / Punishment14.54%329
Other (Specify)
0.93%21
Number of respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  4. Are you an active member of a governing body such as the USASF (United States All Star Federation) or other?% of
 Respondents 		Number of
 Respondents 
I am a member of the USASF48.22%176
I am not a member of any organization at this time43.56%159
Other (Specify)
8.22%30
Number of respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  5. If you are a member of a governing body, how would you describe your membership?% of
 Respondents 		Number of
 Respondents 
Not Active (e.g. I just pay my dues to be a member)5.52%18
Somewhat Active (e.g. I try to keep up to date on posted information from this group)19.94%65
Active (e.g. I attend conferences and submit/vote on rules and regulations)27.61%90
Very Active (e.g. I am very involved and serve on a board, volunteer, or work for the organization)8.90%29
I am not a member of an organization of this type.38.04%124
Number of respondents326
Number of respondents who skipped this question39
  6. Do you think it is currently a requirement for all All Star Organizations or participants to become members of a governing body?% of
 Respondents 		Number of
 Respondents 
Yes38.63%141
No33.70%123
I Do Not Know27.67%101
Number of respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  7. Do you feel that a governing body including the board of directors for All Star Cheer and Dance should be elected by members?% of
 Respondents 		Number of
 Respondents 
Yes81.37%297
No12.60%46
Other (Specify)
6.03%22
Number of respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  8. Do you feel like the members of the Board of Directors should have permanent positions or positions regulated by terms?% of
 Respondents 		Number of
 Respondents 
Positions regulated by terms91.51%334
Permanent Positions4.11%15
Other (Specify)
4.38%16
Number of respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  9. There is debate on who should make up the Board or Directors and other committees. Please list how you feel each should be represented on a Board of Directors for a governing body.
No RepresentationMinimal Representation (1% - 20%)Representation (21% - 50%)Majority Representation (Over 50%)Extreme Majority Representation (Over 75%)Number of
Respondents
Coaches3% (13)29% (108)41% (153)18% (67)6% (24)361
Gym Owners4% (15)27% (101)43% (158)16% (60)7% (28)358
Event Producers13% (47)47% (166)29% (103)6% (21)3% (11)344
Athletes31% (109)41% (143)18% (65)4% (15)3% (11)339
Industry Professionals6% (22)39% (139)35% (126)14% (50)4% (15)345
Judges12% (42)35% (124)34% (121)12% (44)4% (17)345
Parents / Guardians45% (152)39% (134)13% (47)0% (3)0% (1)336
Other74% (82)18% (20)3% (4)2% (3)0% (1)110
Number of Respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  10. Do you feel that participants should be a member of a governing body before being allowed to compete in an event?% of
 Respondents 		Number of
 Respondents 
Yes51.78%189
No43.84%160
Other (Specify)
4.38%16
Number of respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  11. Do you feel that a coach or gym owner should be a member of a governing organization in order to register a team for an event?% of
 Respondents 		Number of
 Respondents 
Yes70.68%258
No25.75%94
Other (Specify)
3.56%13
Number of respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  12. Do you feel that member competition companies should be penalized for allowing teams to compete that include non-member athletes?% of
 Respondents 		Number of
 Respondents 
Yes53.97%197
No40.55%148
Other (Specify)
5.48%20
Number of respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  13. If you are a member of a governing body, how do you feel this has impacted your all star experience?% of
 Respondents 		Number of
 Respondents 
Negatively6.03%22
No effect20.55%75
Positively30.96%113
I am not a member42.47%155
Number of respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  14. How would you describe the effectiveness of the governing body that you support or belong to?% of
 Respondents 		Number of
 Respondents 
Not effective4.66%17
Somewhat effective26.85%98
Effective20.55%75
Very Effective10.14%37
I am not a member37.81%138
Number of respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  15. Please rank the governing body that you support or belong to in the following categories.
PoorBelow AverageAverageAbove AverageExcellentN/ANumber of
Respondents
Organization2% (10)8% (32)30% (111)19% (72)7% (26)31% (115)364
Communication4% (17)12% (47)26% (96)18% (69)6% (23)31% (115)364
Fairness3% (12)11% (42)31% (114)17% (63)4% (16)32% (118)363
Rule Enforcement8% (31)15% (55)22% (81)15% (56)7% (27)31% (115)364
Structure3% (14)10% (37)30% (111)16% (61)6% (23)31% (115)361
Benefits8% (32)15% (58)31% (114)8% (30)2% (9)33% (121)364
Cost3% (13)9% (36)35% (129)10% (37)7% (28)32% (118)361
Transparency8% (32)14% (53)28% (102)10% (38)2% (9)35% (126)360
Number of Respondents365
Number of respondents who skipped this question0
  16. Thank you for taking the time to submit your thoughts about the current state of governance in the All Star Cheer and Dance community.  This survey was conducted for research purposes only. If you would like to add any thoughts about the current or potential governing bodies, thoughts about their implementation or effectiveness, or any thoughts or concerns, please do so here.
 Number of Respondents
55
Number of respondents who skipped this question310
  17. If you would like to see the results of the survey, please provide an email address below.  Results will be sent to the provided email address when all data is collected.  Your email address will not be shared.
 Number of Respondents
171
Number of respondents who skipped this question194
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