Within the cheer industry’s organizations, the athlete voice is sorely missing or under represented. Cheer Athletes’ Strong Initiative (CASI) suggests that all athlete representatives are to be elected by the athletes and not elected or appointed by the organization’s Board of Directors, General Assembly, the President/CEO or other affiliated position. The Athlete Representatives must be totally unaffiliated and independent of the organization.

The mission ensures the athletes’ viewpoint remains at the heart of the Cheer Movement decisions, representing future, current and recently retired athletes. CASI aims to provide athletes with a platform to share their voice and experiences, and be part of change and decisions shaping the future of cheer and dance.