Anyone who will be a student at west forsyth shall be eligible for tryouts as long as heshe meets the following requirements. 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. The rules courses will come with an option to purchase the nfhs rule book. All practice sessions should be supervised by the coach and held in a location suitable for the activities of. Contains the official rules and case plays for spirit and a. Aacca is recognized as an expert in cheer safety just like the national federation. High school cheerleading and dance events nfhs network. Keep in mind that the final interpretation for any rules question is the individual state association. Spirit rules changes 2020 nocsae reconditioners 2020 who we are. Website 201920 nfhs spirit rules power point north carolina. The ncaa and college conferences requires that college cheerleading programs follow the usa cheer college safety rules at their events, which restrict what skills can be performed.
College rule book 3 general video guidelines all skills must follow the aacca college cheerleading safety rules. When seeking information regarding a specific skill, it is helpful to identify the section in which it is located. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of varying skill levels who are of high school age and younger. Stream thousands of live and on demand high school sporting events from across the country on any device. Welcome to the 201617 nfhs spirit online rules presentation. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 712. This is a reminder to coaches and judges, below is a link to the nfhs website with 201617 spirit cheer rules book corrections. The ghsa and the nfhs rules state that a student may not cheer with a high. No split screens, freeze frames or speed altering is allowed. Official rules will be published in the 20162017 nfhs spirit rules book. Nfhs cheerleading rules changes approved in high school. Baseballs shall have the seinocsae mark along with the nfhs authenticating mark.
Georgia high school association competition cheerleading guide. Acp will adhere to usa cheeraacca safety rules and acp age. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. Cheer and dancedrillpom will now follow completely separate performance safety rules. Deletes definitions for downward inversion, front drop, kneeseatthigh drop, split drop, sponge and swan dive.
The nfhs spirit rules book is available through your state association or the nfhs website. The rules book, which can be ordered online, outlines the new cheerleading rules for 2014, addressing everything from transitions to partner stunts and dismounts. National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. Rule 335 allows one person to brace a flip inversion. We have moved the page here to usa cheer in order to provide a better service to state associations, coaches, and rules interpreters. Revises language to match basketball rules book on spirit squad location during basketball games.
Cheerleading rules illinois elementary school association. The online version of the piaa handbook may be more current than the. Nfhs cheerleading risk minimization remains theme of. Cheerdance rules clarified regarding glitter, hair, jewelry, fingernails.
As a reminder, nfhs spirit rule 2110 prohibits spirit teams from coming on the playing areafloor during a 30 second time out in a basketball game. Any girl who fails to comply with any of the rules and regulations is subject to discipline. Videos will play with audio automatically, so you may want to mute your device. Find out how your school can join the nations leading producer of high school sports. 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. Middle school cheerleading rules the national federation of state high school associations provides rule books for all high school level sports while aacca covers all levels of cheerleading. The spirit rules book to facilitate the navigation of the nfhs spirit rules book, the following guidance is offered. Cheerleading north carolina high school athletic association. Stunting personnel safety was addressed in rule 321c, a new addition to the nfhs spirit rules book. To view videos, use the search or select a specific rule.
The number of members on the cheerleading team will be determined by the cheerleading team coaches. School cheer rule book 3 nca fervently encourages and supports sportsmanship, integrity and fairness among participants and coaches in all facets of cheerleading including, but not limited to, teamsquad practice and performance. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. Rule 336c allows contact to be initiated and maintained by top person or the base for inversions. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A complete list of spirit rules changes is located on the spirit page of the nfhs website. Another change addressing risk management in both cheer and dance was made in the stunting personnel section of the spirit rules book. Wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. This clarification of the intent of the previous rule is that switch ups cannot be caught by new bases, but must be caught by the original bases.
Cheerleading rules 2017 approved december 2016 the mission of youth athletics is to promote lifetime skills and values. The piaa handbook contains information regarding the piaa constitution and bylaws, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, sports medicine guidelines, and forms. For further assistance in understanding rules andor. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules changes risk minimization. The definitions were added to clarify language used in the updated spirit rules book. Rule presentation nfhs spirit rules book reorganization.
If there are questions andor concerns please contact the coach. This change in terms from switch liberty allows the top person to land on both feet instead of just one. Videos will appear at the article level, such as 3. Enjoy high school events online from home or on the go. We use videos submitted to us and other sources in an educational manner. Rule 1 definitions all spirit groups rule 2 general risk management all spirit. Rule 1 definitions all spirit groups rule 2 general risk management all spirit groups rule 3 cheerleading risk management cheerleading only. In addition to the most up to date rules, coaches will find passages on education, minimizing risk, concussions, and overuse injuries.
During play, only 12 cheerleaders may be cheering on the sidelineend line at one. Rule 1 effective january 1, 2020 the seinocsae mark is required on all baseballs that meet the nocsae standard that will be used in high school competition. Cheerleading is regulated on all levels to ensure it is practiced and performed safely in gyms, high schools and colleges throughout the country. Cheerleading coaches and rules interpreters will be able to complete a comprehensive online rules course with video examples that covers the entire set of rules, or a course that is specific to the new changes for the current season. Please be aware that all rule references are for the 2012 rule book unless otherwise noted. Georgia high school association cheerleading the national federation spirit rules book will be used for all georgia high school association sanctioned events and may be purchased through the ghsa.
Revised language was written to match the basketball rules book to create consistency across activities. 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. Release transitions are permitted provided all of the. 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. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Each coach must complete the khsaa medical symposiumsports safety requirement. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules changes. Junior highmiddle schools still follow all of the high school rules, with the additional restriction on basketelevator tosses. Usa cheeraacca spirit safety certification by on september 24, 2019 spirit. The coaching and cheer guidelines in this manual do not intend to take the place. Photo and video interpretations september 29, 2015. Adds the words extended stunts that stop to allow for showandgo and upandover stunts. Such discipline will be for conduct unbecoming of a cyfa member or any cyfa activity. Rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to advance at least one base, the coach of the team at bat shall have.
This includes conduct that brings embarrassment or distracts from the image of the group. Cheerleading is an activity that comes under the jurisdiction of the north carolina high school athletic association in two areas eligibility and safety guidelines. Associations nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. There is no single lesson more important in this classroom than sportsmanship. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In rules 328 and 428, a spotter is required for tosses to singlebase shoulder stands and singlebase preplevel stunts in which the footfeet of the top person is in the hands of the base. Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture. National federation of state high school associations spirit. Cheerleading safety regulations and cheeleader safety cheersafe.
To maintain a consistent and uniform standard for high school competition. Nfhs spirit rules book spirit rules provide the minimum safety standards followed by all cheer teams spirit rules should be followed while participants are in a supporting role at an interscholastic contest and during all competition. Nj optional gymnastics uses this rule book for their joga and high school gymnastics, the book is an exact rendition with all the benefits and highlights of digital convenience. Spirit rules book for rules that apply to basketball and football cheerleading. Below are the 2012 rules changes as approved by the nfhs board of directors. Promoting activities programs through showcase events. Coaching cheer and dance is an online course that provides new and experienced coaches valuable information about coaching spirit groups. The ghsa spirit manual and competition manuals may be found on line. All ebooks, links to which are on the site, located on the public sites not affiliated with us to which our website does not have any relation.
There are currently no upcoming events in our database for this sport. A true sport shows a combination of values and attitudes, all in a positive light. Oct, 2016 1016 nfhs spirit cheer rules book corrections. Nfhs cheerleading high school spirit rules revisions. Nfhs releases cheerleading rules for 20142015 cheersafe. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high.
The new york state public high school athletic association inc. Middle school cheerleading rules iowa cheerleading coaches. A cdrom of the piaa handbook is available to order annually at the beginning of each school year. The definition for switch liberty was revised to match common practice. There are no rules or situations that use this definition. A maximum of twelve 12 sideline cheerleaders and one 1 mascot in costume may be on the floor at any state series basketball contest. All information pertaining to cheerleading should be found in this section of the handbook. Adds definitions for braced flip, braced inversion, braced roll, prep level and swing roll down teddy bear roll down. In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. This language is aligned with other nfhs rule books. Rule 336a allows inversions to release to extended level.
National federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules. Purchase your copy of the nfhs spirit rulebook at ihsastore. Nfhs cheerleading high school spirit rules revisions focus. While moving hurdles onandoff the track efficiently is essential, the system used to double check height and placement is also critical. Indianapolis, in march 20, 2018 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. Rules videos this page serves as the new cheer rules videos page formerly hosted at. 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.
Each coach must complete the khsaakentucky association of pep organization sponsors kapos rules and regulations clinic and join the association. National federation of state high school associations. 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. Stream high school cheerleading and dance live and on demand via nfhs network. Rule 1 contains definitions of terms that are used throughout the rules book. Competition area nca competitions comply with the nfhs and aacca surface ruling that schoolbased programs may not compete on a spring. Ruleage grid change discussions for 20202021 season. These rules are to be in effect for all practices, games, competitions and other performances. Revised language to match basketball rules book on cheer squad location during basketball games. All cheerleading teams in the district must abide by the following rules. Cheerleading squads should be placed under the direction of a qualified and knowledgeable coach. Religious head covering, wrap, or other required religious garments that are not dangerous or likely to come off during participation are not a risk. 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.