Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture. The definitions were added to clarify language used in the updated spirit rules book. Rules nfhs 201415 spirit rule changes focus on minimizing risk during inverted stunts changes adopted by the national federation of state high school association nfhs to the rules for spirit in 20142015 are designed to minimize risk during inverted stunts. Below are some helpful hints for using the national federation spirit rules book to find information more easily. Campbell, a u of m student, stood before the gopher crowd and led them in a rousing cheer in 1898 and thus organized cheerleading began. Nfhs spirit rules book cheerleading, night falls fast free ebook, apr 3, were trying to create a safer environment for activities to occur in cheer and dance and make the rules book as clear as possible, said james. Spirit rules should be followed while participants are in a supporting role at an interscholastic contest and during all competition. 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. Another change addressing risk management in both cheer and dance was made in the stunting personnel section of the spirit rules book. To view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. Surfaces and areas must be reasonably free from objects andor impediments. Members of a cheer squad involved in stunting, including bases, fliers and spotters, shall wear their hair away from the face and off the shoulders. The mpa cheerleading committee follows the national federation spirit rule book. Deletes definitions for downward inversion, front drop, kneeseatthigh drop, split drop, sponge and swan dive.
Spirit cheerleading rules changes focus on increasing creativity posted april 2nd, 20 indianapolis, in april 2, 20 allowing for more creative routines by high school spirit participants was one of the main factors behind the 15 rule changes made by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee. Jewelry must not be worn except for religious or medical medals, which shall be taped to the body without a chain under the uniform. Participants are not permitted to chew gum or have candy in their mouths during practice or performance. In addition to the most up to date rules, coaches will find passages on education, minimizing risk, concussions, and overuse injuries.
Adds definitions for braced flip, braced inversion, braced roll, prep level and swing roll down teddy bear roll down. Welcome cheer rules cheerleading rules for coaches. The rule states that bases may not hold signs or other objects while supporting an extended stunt, which allows them to focus on providing stability for those at the top of the stunt. This rule book will be in effect for all cheerleader activities fallwinter throughout the year and must be followed in all mpasponsored or sanctioned events. Spirit participants shall stand outside the freethrow lane lines extended toward the sidelines throughout a basketball game.
We have moved the page here to usa cheer in order to provide a better service to state associations, coaches, and rules interpreters. According to the 201718 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, competitive spirit is the ninthmost popular sport for girls with 162,669 participants in 6,877 schools around the country. We feel that the program is more qualified to provide spotters because of their familiarity with. Cheerleading rules girls and boys basketball seasons please share this information with your schools cheerleading coach as these rules apply to all performances during regular and postseason basketball games. The rules book, which can be ordered online, outlines the new cheerleading rules for 2014, addressing everything from transitions to partner stunts and dismounts. Any exceptions will be at the discretion of the sponsor and principal, on a case by case basis. National federation of state high school associations spirit. Aacca spirit safety certification course in partnership with the nfhs most recent articles officials what you need to know about covid19 to protect yourself and your families. Cheerleading rules changes focus on safety, risk minimization. Rule 1 contains definitions of terms that are used throughout the rules book. However, each state association is responsible for the final interpretations of the nfhs spirit rule book. Spirit participants must remain outside of the playing. Game day format the total number of participants for a school team is determined by counting all spiritleading participants including cheerleaders, dancers, mascots, and flag runners.
Cheer handbook and guidelines lone oak isd 20172018 this handbook becomes effective immediately for the tryout process in the spring of 2017 and remains in effect throughout the 20172018 school year. The following rules are written for all elementary, middle school, junior high, and high school cheerleading teams as a minimum standard. Cheerleading rules 2017 approved december 2016 the mission of youth athletics is to promote lifetime skills and values. A complete list of spirit rules changes is located on the spirit page of the nfhs website. The safety of the top person in a singlebase suspended roll is covered in rule 336c and does not require an exception to address the safety of the skill, weaver said. In addition, some states have further restrictions for cheer. Nfhs releases cheerleading rules for 20142015 cheersafe. Using the national federation spirit rules book iowa. The coaching and cheer guidelines in this manual do not intend to take the place. 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.
Nfhs cheerleading risk minimization remains theme of. Official rules will be published in the 20162017 nfhs spirit rules book. Contains the official rules and case plays for spirit and a. Rule 1 definitions all spirit groups rule 2 general risk management all spirit. Revised language to match basketball rules book on cheer squad location during basketball games. Stunts and tumbling must be modified to be appropriate for the surface andor area and in relation to other participants.
Videos will play with audio automatically, so you may want to mute your device. Spirit participants shall remain outside of the playing area during a 30second or less timeout during a basketball game. Refer to the index in the back of the book to find the exact rule references. A cheerleading director shall be elected by the ncasb cheer. National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. For the current version and rule interpretations, visit. Concussion in youth sports course, used as a training resource for thousands of. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. Cheer rules spirit post the cheerleading and dance.
We use videos submitted to us and other sources in an educational manner. Rules videos this page serves as the new cheer rules videos page formerly hosted at. The course includes the ebook coaching youth cheerleading, written by asep in conjunction with varsity brands. During play, only 12 cheerleaders may be cheering on the sidelineend line at one. Videos will appear at the article level, such as 3. Rule 2 contains general information and safety rules that apply to all spirit groups. Cheer and dancedrillpom will now follow completely separate performance safety rules. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer. All specifics in each rule andor exception must be followed in order to be legal. In an effort to promote a higher level of safety for competing athletes, varsity spirit will allow programs to provide spotters at varsity spirit competitions. Rule 3 contains apparel requirements and performance safety rules that apply only to. Beginning summer, 2016, the national federation spirit rules book will be available online. The ncasb cheerleading rules listed on the website shall be considered an addendum to the national federation spirit book. Cheerleading rules illinois elementary school association.
As part of the final unit of the course, youll take the cdcs heads up. Keep in mind that the final interpretation for any rules question is the individual state association. Nfhs spirit rule book 20172018 schedule sports handbook cheerleading judging sheet point deductions explanation time limitations safety and deduction scoresheet competition cover sheet officials attendance sheet results sheet coaches packet mixed competition suffolk county cheerleading. It is your responsibility to contact your state athletics or activities association, or your schools governing body, to determine what additional rules may exist. Rule 3 contains apparel requirements and performance safety rules that apply only to cheerleading. 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. Spirit rules iowa cheerleading coaches association. Stunting personnel safety was addressed in rule 321c, a new addition to the nfhs spirit rules book. There is no single lesson more important in this classroom than sportsmanship. Dear usasf coaches, the 20192020 cheer and dance rules and age grids have been approved by the usasf board of directors and can be found on the usasf rules site accessed via the member portal.
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