Prepare yourself in the best way possible for a great season and a national championship. Participants are not permitted to chew gum or have candy in their mouths during practice or performance. Rule 4 contains apparel requirements and performance safety rules that apply only to. 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. Georgia high school association 2015 track and field rules. Cheerleading is regulated on all levels to ensure it is practiced and performed safely in gyms, high schools and colleges throughout the country. Cheerleading or applicable title to their administrative staff. 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. Newly pierced ears are no exception, but can be covered up with bandaids. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. A division in cheerleading is defined a grouping of teams in a specific age bracket. For the current version and rule interpretations, visit.
Members will receive demerits for rules that are broken. Cheerleading during that time period was a male dominated sport. Below is the online rules clinic schedule for the 20192020 season. Please use this as a study guide as you prepare for the required ghsa rules exam which will be available online january 23 february 6, 2019. Home videosrulings judging spirit squad home videosrulings judging spirit squad home videosrulings judging spirit squad. Shop the georgia high school association online store for exclusive apparel. As part of the final unit of the course, youll take the cdcs heads up. Additional time given to evaluate head, neck injuries in high schoo. Spirit rules book for rules that apply to basketball and football cheerleading. Additional timing changes on play clock approved in high school foo. As leaders, cheerleaders and mascots are expected to set good examples and demonstrate high moral standards for other. All rule infractions are at the discretion of the coach. So when the bracers release from the shoulder to grab the arm, thats illegal. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app.
Cheerleader demerits are given when a member fails to meet hisher obligations and responsibilities. Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture. In addition, the gcca seeks to act as a unifying voice for coaches across the state to advance the sport of cheerleading. Photo and video interpretations september 29, 2015. Videos will appear at the article level, such as 3. Cheerleading competition cheerleading guide for 20192020 revised 09092019. Any exceptions will be at the discretion of the sponsor and principal, on a case by case basis.
National federation spirit rules book or the ghsa constitution and bylaws. May 26, 2016 2016 3 package shall be assembled by date of birth, youngest to oldest. 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. The online rules clinic for football is scheduled for july 26 august 16, 2019 in order to receive credit for ghsa online rules clinics, you must navigate to learn. In flipping baskets that involve more than one male thrower sides or front, the back spot must be a male athlete. All member high schools in the state must follow the rules as set forth by.
All participants must be current eligible members of the school and team they are representing. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Performs leagueconference duties as detailed by the leagueconference bylaws or constitution. Ghsa 2017 referee soccer rules clinic policies procedures bylaw changes ghsa ghsa web site important information at. Collegiate cheerleading toss rule change highlights. Georgia high school baseball rules seek to protect young players from getting hurt or missing too much school. Thomas peebles took a princeton yell to the university of minnesota in 1884. A maximum of twelve 12 sideline cheerleaders and one 1 mascot in costume may be on the floor at any state series basketball contest. Uk cheerleading association suite 1, armcon business park london road south, poynton cheshire, sk12 1lq email protected 01625 838 557 company reg. Georgia high school association competition cheerleading. Guidelines for each skill division are provided in the ayc rule book. Failure to follow the rules will result in the cheerleader sitting out part andor all of the game. Ghsa constitution and bylaws 20192020 revised 12120 constitutions and results from past years may be found by clicking this link.
Skills performed by less than most of the team will move the score into a lower range. The following grid outlines the point ranges for speci. The 2019 ghsa cheerleading state championships were held november 1516 at. National federation of state high school associations spirit. Ghsa online rules clinic schedule for 20192020 ghsa. Ghsa athletics and be free from sexual references and vulgarity. Cheer and dance motions should not be suggestive, contain sexual implications, or create unwanted crowd response. The nfhs spirit rules book is needed to provide the coach with immediate access to rules, guidelines, regulations, and most important a key advisory tool to interpreting liability issues.
Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules changes. Rule 2 contains general information and safety rules that apply to all spirit groups. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. Performance surfaces and areas must be suitable for spirit activities. This is an infc rule, and cyfa can be fined if girls are wearing jewelry. Congratulations 2020 traditional wrestling state champions. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. No split screens, freeze frames or speed altering is allowed. If you have any questions about the concepts presented in this rule book, please feel free to contact future cheer for assistance and we will be happy to assist you. In the event that a football player from either team becomes injured and the game is stopped, all cheerleaders need to face the. This registration is a onetime process available clinics can be viewed once this is completed. Note that the 2019 nfhs rule book is now available on amazon for the kindle. Nfhs releases cheerleading rules for 20142015 cheersafe.
Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. A shoulder sit walking under a prep is considered illegal. Is a liaison to the region cheerleading coordinator to all association cheer coordinators and serves as a delegate to the regional meetings. In addition to the most up to date rules, coaches will find passages on education, minimizing risk, concussions, and overuse injuries. Spirit rules changes 201718 by nfhs on july 21, 2017 spirit. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. Petitions to play down after the first year will not be considered. Ghsa competition cheerleading guide section 1 general information 11 p a g e general dates and region information 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.
All music should reflect the high moral standards of ghsa athletics and be free from sexual references and vulgarity. During play, only 12 cheerleaders may be cheering on the sidelineend line at one. Rule 1 contains definitions of terms that are used throughout the rules book. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Any exceptions will be at the discretion of the sponsor and. White, red and blue skill division guidelines are listed in the ayc rule book. Revised language to match basketball rules book on cheer squad location during basketball games. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on.
It wasnt until world war ii that women began to become the. British cheerleading future cheer hold the biggest cheerleading events in britain, uk and europe, also selling trainers and uniforms. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. The course includes the ebook coaching youth cheerleading, written by asep in conjunction with varsity brands. All teams traveling to the ayfayc national championships must book their stay through the ayf authorized booking agent and stay in ayfapproved accommodations. Cheerleading rules changes focus on safety, risk minimization. This year, minimizing injury risk for stunting personnel and during inversions and releases were among the 16 rules changes. Playing multiple sports in high school paves way f. New jersey schools make history in first allgirls wrestling match. Stunting personnel safety was addressed in rule 321c, a new addition to the nfhs spirit rules book.
This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your abilities with regard to annually resanctioning. Coordinators will help manage andor assist the localregionalnational organization with paperwork, staffing, formation of teams etc. Nfhs rule 212 all students participating on a cheer team must be eligible, including students dressed as mascots who entertain the crowd. Cheerleading rules illinois elementary school association. The definitions were added to clarify language used in the updated spirit rules book. Cheerleading safety regulations and cheeleader safety cheersafe. Consideration of liability issues in 7on7 football. Youth cheerleading handbook 2014 philosophy of youth athletics the romefloyd unified football cheerleading ufc committee was established in 1992. Rules clinics must be completed before the deadline in order to receive credit. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. 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 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. Rules books and case books available as ebooks by on february 10, 2020.
To view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. In order to view a rules clinic, you have to register for an account on this site. Georgia high school association competition cheerleading guide. Its purpose, instead, is to draw attention to and emphasize those rules that are most often violated in georgia, as well as to educate cheer coaches concerning rules that the ghsa has enacted beyond the national federation spirit rules book. Jack 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. It is suggested that all cheerleading programs order the nfhs spirit rules book from the ghsa or the nfhs. Georgia high school association 2015 track and field rules clinic. They would have to start on the arm and not let go of it. No stunt, pyramid, or individual may move over or under another separate stunt, pyramid or individual. National boys wrestling national coach of the year 2. Find ayc official rules in the ayc rules and regulations manual.
Specifically this means that children are prohibited from serving as mascots cheering with or standing with the cheer team. Players who want to sign up for the sport or move from another state should learn about georgias unique baseball regulations first. College rule book 3 general video guidelines all skills must follow the aacca college cheerleading safety rules. In or out of uniform, cheerleaders are representatives of the cheerleading squad and the school. Congratulations 2020 dance state invitational champions. Indianapolis high school spirit rules changes for the 202021 school year remain centered on increasing safety for cheerleading and dance teams across the country. In addition, the gcca will act as a unifying voice for coaches across the state to advance the sport of cheerleading in working with the ghsa. Information for parents concerning ghsa eligibility when considering school choice options the georgia high school association ghsa is the state organization that supervises all competitive athletics in georgia. 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. A division in cheerleading in which teams are declared white, red or blue division based on skill ability of team for competition. Rule 3 contains apparel requirements and performance safety rules that apply only to cheerleading. Yca cheerleading rules and regulations youth football alliance revised. Training will emphasize safety, technical skills, and sportsmanship as discussed and emphasized in the national federation spirit rules book and ghsa publications. See section 3 structure rule enforcementauthority football rules.
Unified bowling, girls wrestling and boys volleyball become. We have cleared these videos with the nfhs rules committee chair. Ayc teams participating in the region and national competitions will need to declare a teams skill division before the start of the fall competition season. Information for parents concerning ghsa eligibility when.
Reverse extension prep 180 to extension prep would require an additional spotter during the reverse extension prep. A transfer student should always be checked very closely. Please make sure your ticket purchase is for your teams session. Read and become familiar with the nfhs spirit rules book understand the nfhs and applicable idaho rules educate studentathletes about rules and rule changes require studentathletes to follow applicable rules advocate and model good sportsmanship. Concussion in youth sports course, used as a training resource for thousands of sport organizations across the country. How to join the committee administrators, coaches and officials. If a coach explains that these are rules that have been set by the nfhs and kshsaa to prevent injury, perhaps cheerleaders and dancers will realize the safety concerns. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Never submit a student on a certificate of eligibility without having all necessary paperwork. Cheerleading mascot demerits members of the squad at taft high school should uphold the image of a leader. Ensure you understand the coachs rules and expectations at the outset of the cheerleading season. The definition for switch liberty was revised to match common practice. 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.
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