Click link below to download the pdf that was posted on 832018. You proudly wear the ohs cheer uniform to school on these special game days. American association of cheerleading coaches and administrators. A spotter is required for extended stunts or transitions that stop in an extended position except for the following.
School divisions all junior high divisions 9th grade and below junior high divisions will be allowed 9th grade. Oakmont high school cheer and stunt has several different teams you can tryout for. Welcome to the california stunt officials association casoa. Game day routines must follow nmaa high school rules. The universal cheerleaders association outlines the rules and scoring that are present for each division, from high school to college competitions. The team roster form will be reconciled against the release and waiver form to ensure all members are accounted for. A stunt in which a top person is held face up or face down, in a.
The purpose of the cheerleading squad is to promote and uphold school spirit, to develop a sense of good sportsmanship and to better the relationship between our school and the schools with whom we compete. These rules are to be in effect for all practices, games, competitions and other. More information on this cpr certification can be found here. Download the usa cheer jhmshigh school cheerleading rules here. Pyramids must follow level 1 stunts and dismounts rules and are allowed up to 2 high. Pelham high school cheerleading rules and regulations 2012 20 parentguardian and student signature required if your sondaughter has been chosen to cheer for the phs cheerleading squad, they must follow all rules and regulations outlined in this. Wraps, braces, or tapes are to be worn when needed. Keep in mind that the final interpretation for any rules question is the individual. National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. Athletes can be recruited from a variety of sources including more than one million traditional school based cheerleaders, and non school cheerleaders known as allstar.
Volleyball chantscheerleading tryoutscheer stunts cheer coachesbaseball chantshigh school cheerleadingcheer gamescheer. Download the usa cheer college cheerleading rules here. The following rules are written for all elementary, middle school, junior high, and high school cheerleading teams as a minimum standard. Cheerleaders are representatives of taft isd in and out of uniform. The ghsa spirit manual and competition manuals may be found online. Date description may 5 deadline to request a regular season sanctioned eventtournament. Usa cheer and the national federation of state high school associations nfhs have reached an agreement to publish one set of rules for high school cheerleading the 202021 season under the nfhs rule book. Aacca releases cheerleading rules for high school and. Spirit activities mshsaa missouri state high school. Download the music directly to the device and play using the playback software. The american association of cheerleading coaches and administrators. The mshsaa promotes the value of participation, sportsmanship, team play, and personal excellence to develop citizens who make positive contributions to their community and support the democratic principles of our state and nation.
Cheerleading workouts cheer tryouts cheerleading quotes cheerleading crafts cheer stunts cheer coaches cheerleader gift cheerleading cheers cheerleading bedroom. To promote interest, enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and cooperation among the student body of west forsyth toward the athletic program. To avoid accidents, the american association of cheerleading coaches and administrators aacca have established a few rules to meet the challenges faced by modern college and high school cheerleaders, and lessen the chances of them getting hurt while performing stunts. The cheer discipline of drill team performance cheer high kick was underway. It must be handed to someone on the ground or come down. A top person in a stunt or pyramid may not release a hard sign. High school head coaches of a varsity sport must have a valid cpr certification cardio pulmonary resuscitation. All safety rules of the national federation of state high school assn. Stunt has its own unique events, competition format and scoring system. Stunt rules, developed by usa cheer, will be adopted for the 20112012 season.
Junior high middle schools still follow all of the high school rules, with the additional restriction on basketelevator tosses. The ghsa and the nfhs rules state that a student may not cheer with a high school cheerleading team unless heshe is a. The michigan high school athletic association, inc. Cheerleading rules 201920 the following are rules that you will be expected to adhere to throughout the season, including the preseasons, which begins in june and ends in march.
Download the usa cheer jhms high school cheerleading rules here updated 829 summary of changes. Each mshsl member school will determine if, how and when cheer competition will be sponsored by the school, and under state and federal equity laws and rules, its competitive status within the athletic program. Seely credits high school sports for saving his life. Should only be used during the stunt, pyramid, andor basket toss sections. By joining the team you agree to follow these rules at all times.
One or more persons supporting one or more top persons off of the ground. Only one varsity squad from each oregon high school shall be allowed. With the merger of aacca and usa cheer, the former aacca college cheerleading rules will now be published as the usa cheer college cheerleading rules. We are hoping to bring a team to the spirit sports duel in the desert competition in 20, but ive noticed that the rules for schools in america are different, so i was hoping to find the best place to get a copy of the rules so i can start planning for it does anyone know where i can find the most recent version of high school cheer rules. Jul 24, 2016 cheerleader rules instant download printable poster by mhnshop. High school cheer programs are governed by their state associations, just like football, volleyball and other sports and follow the nfhs spirit rules. Must see cheerleading stunts,tumbling gymnastics the end is the best one. A mshsl cheerleading manual for coaches is available through the league office. Cheerleading participation agreement cheer tryouts. High school administrators should develop plan for retirement who we are. The aacca college cheerleading safety rules will be utilized until such time as these rules are. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules.
Division violations participants may not compete in multiple divisions within the school cheer categories at the same championship. Cheerleader demerits are given when a member fails to meet hisher obligations and responsibilities. Volleyball chantscheerleading tryoutscheer stuntscheer coachesbaseball chantshigh school cheerleadingcheer gamescheer. The certification program must be approved by the wiaa. Rules and regulations 2017 national high school cheerleading championship bold print indicates a change in rules please note that some rules have changed i. Note that elementary, middle school, and junior high programs have a specific set of restricted skills under f. Single base or assisted single base extended stunts are not allowed in tiny, mini and youth divisions. The following rules are written for all elementary, middle school, junior high, and. Usa cheer and the national federation of state high school associations nfhs have. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules c. Click the links below to get started for the 2020 stunt season.
Todays cheerleading stunts are more spectacular than ever, but unfortunately, riskier. All documents and forms are available for download in pdf. Cheerleading rules changes focus on safety, risk minimization. The american association of cheerleading coaches and administrators aacca has announced stricter new safety rules and introduced the first set of cheerleading rules developed specifically for elementary, middle and junior high school squads with the goal in mind to minimize the risk of cheerleading related injuries more than ever. Take the icheersafe pledge today to commit to cheerleading safety. True dive rolls, where the hips are at or above the waist while airborne, are still prohibited. A stunt in which a top person is tossed by bases whose hands are interlocked. High school cheerleader contest game play online at. The aacca high school rules committee made three changes to help align their rules with rules from the nfhs. Members of the squad at taft high school should uphold the image of a leader. The 201920 high school rules were published to the usa cheer site on may 1 and are available here some of the highlights of the new rules include allowing certain braced flips using one bracer, allowing inversion releases to land in extended stunts, modifying the switch lib rule to allow landing on one or both feet. Officiating courses available for free through july 1 on the nfhs le. With more than 500,000 high school cheerleaders, stunt expands participation opportunities for young women by providing an avenue for female athletes to use their cheerleading background in a new format. The school program provides for an atmosphere that is intellectually challenging and recognizes each students physical, emotional, cultural, social, and academic needs.
Acp will adhere to usa cheeraacca safety rules and acp age divisionsrestrictions. Download the usa cheer jhmshigh school cheerleading rules here updated 829 summary of changes. Iccaihsaa strengthened national federation spirit rules. Pelham high school cheerleading rules and regulations 2012 20 parentguardian and student signature required if your sondaughter has been chosen to cheer for the phs cheerleading squad, they must follow all rules and regulations outlined in this packet in order to make our season successful.
Cheerleaders are responsible for a certain amount of their own safety and protection during practices and games. Rules videos high school rules, school rules, cheer. The kshsaa strongly recommends head spirit coaches attend a facetoface safety rules meeting if their team performs stunts during the school year. Summary of the upcoming rules changes for high school cheer. A dismount from a partner stunt, pyramid or toss in which the catch is. This type of presentation often involves children who attended cheer camps during the summer or who participated in the local recreational league cheer program, and then are allowed to cheer or perform prior to the beginning of the high school game or during halftime. The two high school cheerleader teams all wanna be the winner. Inversions allowed in stunts only at prep level notes. Cheerleader rules instant download printable poster by mhnshop. Spirit rules iowa cheerleading coaches association. A participant in a plaster cast or a walking boot may. Georgia high school association competition cheerleading. Cheer stunts cheer coaches cheer dance all star cheer cheer mom high school cheerleading cheerleading chants youth cheer cheer practice kate boyd cheerleading coaching 10 stretching tips that are a need to know for dancers looking to improve on their art. Cheerleading tryouts cheerleading cheers high school cheerleading college cheer football cheer cheer coaches youth cheer cheer mom cheer games this documents outlines ideas of things your cheerleaders could be expected to do to be an effective member of your squad and a school spirit leader.
These include a ban on released stunt transitions, a requirement to have three catchers when a top person performs a controlled fall into a flatbody position, and specifications for the use of religious or medical medallions. All rules of the omyfa will be binding on all members. The chiddix junior high school staff, in partnership with students, home, and community, is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment. There have been changes from the 201819 rules please read all restrictions carefully. A top person in a stunt or pyramid may not release a hard sign directly to the ground. Stunt the sport one of the fastest growing female sports. The number of members on the cheerleading team will be determined by the cheerleading team coaches. Cheerleader rules instant digital download cheerleading quotes. In most situations club cheer, also know as allstar, do more of a classic type of stunting which is not as common in school cheer. National federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules regarding gum, glitter, hair, jewelry, and fingernails should be the easiest to enforce by our cheer dance coaches and they do not involve practice or stunt. The definition of dive roll has changed to allow a momentary airborne position.
Acp will adhere to usa cheer aacca safety rules and acp age divisionsrestrictions. Cpr certification is tracked by the school athletic director, similar to the rules meetingrisk management course requirement for assistant and sub varsity coaches. High schooljunior high division squads must consist entirely of students who. Indianapolis high school spirit rules changes for the 202021 school year remain centered on increasing safety for cheerleading and dance teams across the country this year, minimizing injury risk for stunting personnel and during inversions and releases were among the 16 rules changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee. For high school and junior high teams these forms must be notarized by school administration. The 201920 high school rules were published to the usa cheer site on may 1 and are available here some of the highlights of the new rules include allowing certain braced flips using one bracer, allowing inversion releases to land in extended stunts, modifying the. Usa cheer safety safety is paramount to the protection of athletes and a vital part of the mission of usa cheer.
High school stunt thank you for your interest in high school stunt, one of the fastest growing female sports in the country. Today, cheerleading involves skills which require the strength of football, the grace of dance, and the agility of gymnastics. The national federation spirit rules book will be used for all georgia high school association cheerleading competitions sanctioned events and may be purchased through the ghsa. Team agrees to adhere to all event producer rules and regulations, as well as music guidelines. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. American association of cheerleading coaches and administrators aacca. The rules of the current edition 201415201516 national federation of state high school athletic association the mhsaa girls competitive cheer rules and regulations or a state of michigan combination thereof, rules apply except herein noted. Member middle junior high school cheer teams may compete in cheer with music andor game day at nmaa sanctioned spirit competitions. Cheerleading has evolved over the past twenty years from being an activity where members were selected based on their popularity to one that now claims some of the more talented athletes at school. Illinois elementary school association national federation of state high school. While high school cheerleading can have teams with high caliber stunts, collegiate cheerleading tends to focus on the pyramid aspect of stunting.
Usa cheer created stunt as an opportunity for colleges, universities and high schools to meet the strict title ix requirements of a sport. Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture. All star cheerleading non school is governed by the us all star federation, which has a coaches credentialing program and varying competition levels to provide a progressive safety environment. Head spirit coachesadvisors assuming positions after the scheduled meetings are concluded or who have been granted special permission by their administration may meet the above requirement. Osaa adopted cheerleading rules and interpretations. In addition to all rules covered in the 201920 usa cheer aacca school cheerleading safety rules the following restrictions also apply to teams entering a show cheer nontumbling, show cheer novice, show cheer intermediate andor a group stunt intermediate division.
A sport in its own right, stunt has its own unique events, competition. Indianapolis ten rules revisions in cheer and dance which focus on minimizing risk to participants, along with 10 changes in the definitions section, are among the high school spirit rules changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee at its march 24 meeting in indianapolis. Pebble hills high school reserves the right to revise this handbook. Members will receive demerits for rules that are broken. A switch up skill can be performed to positions other than a liberty.
Form is available for download from the osaa website. Athletes can be recruited from a variety of sources including the more than one million traditional school based cheerleaders, nonschool cheerleaders known as allstar, and athletes with a background in acrobatics or gymnastics. So often the most violated safety rules are the rules which are the most easily fixed. The pebble hills high school cheerleading program follows all policies outlined in the socorro isd athletic handbook as well as the sisd cheerleading constitution. We have moved the page here to usa cheer in order to provide a better service to state associations, coaches, and rules interpreters. Taft high school home taft independent school district. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in. The study examined the american association of cheerleading coaches and administrators aacca, now known as usa cheer basket toss rule change, implemented and enforced starting in 2006, and how one cheer safety rule significantly contributed to reducing the rate of catastrophic injuries for high school and college cheerleaders. Cheerleading safety regulations and cheeleader safety. Cheerleading stunt certifications wiaa handbook rule 20. Within the same decade, texas high school physical education teacher, gussie nell davis, who had significant experience in music.
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