Cheerleading Safety Guidelines and Regulations for Competitions
Explore the comprehensive safety guidelines and judging criteria for cheerleading competitions, including concussion protocols, order of performance, and rules on stunts. Learn about the Return to Play protocol and the types of health professionals qualified to evaluate head injuries. Stay informed on the latest NFHS rules and modifications to ensure a safe and successful cheerleading season.
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2018-2019 SAFETY JUDGES SAFETY JUDGES POWER POINT POWER POINT 2 Hour 2 Hour
CHEER NOTES CHEER NOTES www.wvssac.org www.wvssac.org The Interscholastic The Interscholastic online NFHS Spirit Rules Book NFHS Spirit Rules Book WV Cheer Manual and Forms WV Cheer Manual and Forms online [pictures and terms for online [pictures and terms for stunts included] stunts included] online Mark Mark Judge Judge- -2Hour 2Hour on top of card on top of card
Order of Performance Order of Performance A AA AAA Regional & State Competition 2 contracted coaches only www.wvssac.org
Return To Play (RTP) Return To Play (RTP) Protocol Protocol An athlete removed from a contest that shows signs/symptoms of a concussion shall be immediately evaluated by an appropriate health care professional. If no appropriate health care professional with training in evaluation of head injuries is available, the athlete shall not be allowed to RTP. 1
Return To Play (RTP) Return To Play (RTP) Protocol Protocol Appropriate Health Care Professional with training of head injuries Medical Doctor (MD) Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) Physician Assistant (PA-C) Registered Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC/R)
NEW/REVISED RULES
NF Rule 1 NF Rule 1 - - Definitions Definitions Head Spin Head Spin - A skill in which a person balances on their head while rotating on the performing surface. Head Springs Head Springs - A tumbling skill in which a person places both hands and their head on the performing surface, pushes off with the hands while flipping the legs overhead and landing on their feet. Headstand Headstand - A skill in which a person balances on their head on the performing surface. WV MODIFICATION WV MODIFICATION- - Head spin, Head Springs, and Headstands Head spin, Head Springs, and Headstands in which the hands are used or not used will be illegal squads in WV. illegal for all cheer www.nfhs.org www.nfhs.org
Definitions: Non Non- -release Stunt release Stunt A stunt in which contact is maintained between a top person and a person on the performing surface. Release Transition/Release Pyramid Transition Release Transition/Release Pyramid Transition A top person changes from one stunt to another (including loading positions) during a temporary loss of physical contact with all personnel on the performing surface. Shoulder stand Shoulder stand - - A top person stands on a base's shoulders. Suspended Roll Suspended Roll: A stunt in which base(s) or post(s) hold a top person's hand(s)/arm(s) while the top person performs continuous hip-over-head rotation. www.nfhs.org www.nfhs.org
Definitions: Swedish Fall Swedish Fall A stunt in which the top person in a prone position supports her own upper body by placing her hands on the shoulders of a base while her lower body is supported by another base's extended arms. www.nfhs.org www.nfhs.org
Section 1 (Pg 15) Section 1 (Pg 15) 3 3- -1 1- -11 11 Apparel / Accessories Apparel / Accessories (New) ART. 11 (New) ART. 11 For religious reasons, in the event there is For religious reasons, in the event there is documented evidence provided to the state association that a documented evidence provided to the state association that a participant may not expose his/her uncovered head, the state participant may not expose his/her uncovered head, the state association may approve a covering or wrap which is not association may approve a covering or wrap which is not abrasive, hard or dangerous to any other participant and which abrasive, hard or dangerous to any other participant and which is attached in such a way it is unlikely to come off during is attached in such a way it is unlikely to come off during performance. performance. www.nfhs.org www.nfhs.org
Section 2 (Pg 17) Section 2 (Pg 17) 3 3- -2 2- -8 8 STUNTING PERSONNEL STUNTING PERSONNEL ART. 8 ART. 8 A spotter base shoulder stands and single base prep-level stunts in which the foot/feet of the top person are in the hands of the base. spotter is required for tosses to single www.nfhs.org www.nfhs.org
3 3- -2 2- -8 8 WV modification- there must be a hands on spotter to be legal. www.nfhs.org www.nfhs.org ILLEGAL FOR WV MIDDLE SCHOOL ILLEGAL FOR WV MIDDLE SCHOOL WV Modification-MiddleSchools require a hands on spotter and a free standing spotter
Section 3 INVERSIONS (Pg 19) Section 3 INVERSIONS (Pg 19) 3 3- -3 3- -5b 5b Braced Flips Braced Flips ART. 5b ART. 5b toss and catch of the top person either as a base or spotter. There must be three people involved in the (2 bases and a spotter) (2 bases and a spotter) ILLEGAL FOR WV MIDDLE SCHOOLS ILLEGAL FOR WV MIDDLE SCHOOLS www.nfhs.org www.nfhs.org
Section 3 INVERSIONS Section 3 INVERSIONS REMINDER: WV MODIFICATION: 3-5-5 In braced pyramid flips, the bracers may only brace one top person who is flipping. ILLEGAL FOR WV MIDDLE SCHOOLS ILLEGAL FOR WV MIDDLE SCHOOLS www.nfhs.org www.nfhs.org
Section 3 INVERSIONS (Pg 19) Section 3 INVERSIONS (Pg 19) 3 3- -3 3- -5g 5g (New) ART. 5g When the catchers are not the original bases, the new catchers are in place when the flip is initiated, remain close to the original bases and are not part of any other skill. NOTE: This stunt requires 14 participants so this skill could not be used in our regional or state or stand alone competitions. This may be used in situations where 14 or more participants are used with the exception of a foldover which would only require 8 participants for this. www.nfhs.org www.nfhs.org ILLEGAL FOR WV MIDDLE SCHOOLS ILLEGAL FOR WV MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Section 3 (Pg 19) Section 3 (Pg 19) 3-3-6a1 a. Inversions may release to the following provided there is a spotter. ART. 6a1 ART. 6a1 more than a turn. Non-inverted dismounts with no Clarifies that inversions may release into non Clarifies that inversions may release into non- -inverted dismounts. dismounts. inverted www.nfhs.org www.nfhs.org
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Section 3 (Pg 19) Section 3 (Pg 19) 3 3- -3 3- -6b Inversions Inversions 6b ART. 6b ART. 6b support begins and remains below prep level at least one person shall maintain contact with the top person until the top person is no longer inverted or his/her hands are on the performing surface. In inversions where the base of ILLEGAL FOR WV MIDDLE SCHOOLS ILLEGAL FOR WV MIDDLE SCHOOLS
3 3- -3 3- -6b 6b Section 3 (Pg 19) Section 3 (Pg 19) ILLEGAL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS ILLEGAL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS Inversions Inversions NF 3 NF 3- -3 3- -6b only perform one cartwheel on the performing surface (no double cartwheels allowed) 6b WV MODIFICATION- - participants may
3 3- -3 3- -6B 6B ILLEGAL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS ILLEGAL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS NF 3-3-6B-WV Modification Top persons feet performing the straddle roll must be below knee level before the roll is initiated.
3 3- -3 3- -6b 6b Reminder: WV Modification in pictures one and two the assist must be above the bra line. ILLEGAL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS ILLEGAL FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS
WV ADDITIONS CHEER MANUAL WV ADDITIONS CHEER MANUAL 1. Uniforms shall be functional and meet the school s approval. Uniforms and practice apparel must also be safe and conducive to safe physical activity. All midriffs and torsos (front and back) must be covered. Uniforms must have a standard front and back neckline (v-neck, scoop or square). One cutout is permitted as long as it is above the legal neckline. Sheer material is not permitted on the torso. See pictures pg. 47 (Uniforms and appearance).
WV ADDITIONS CHEER MANUAL WV ADDITIONS CHEER MANUAL 2 2. . Note Note: : Beginning all all schools schools will briefs briefs. . The The skirt fall fall a a minimum minimum of When When skorts skorts are minimum minimum of of 3 3 . . No permitted permitted as Beginning 2019 will only only be skirt must must fully of 2 2 below are worn worn the No lycra as part part of of the 2019- -2020 be permitted permitted to fully cover cover the below the the boycut the inseam inseam must lycra shorts shorts or the uniform uniform. . 2020 school school year, to wear wear boy the hips boycut briefs must be or capris capris are year, boy and briefs. . be a a are hips and
WV ADDITIONS CHEER MANUAL WV ADDITIONS CHEER MANUAL 3. hair ties, hair bows(patches and lettering must be attached with stitches that completely encompass the edges of the patch or lettering),
WV CHEER MANUAL DEFINITIONS WV CHEER MANUAL DEFINITIONS MODIFICATIONS MODIFICATIONS Bracer NF Definition WV Modification Bracer NF Definition WV Modification - - A top person who stabilizes and/or assists another top person and must not be higher than prep level. Flatback Flatback Definition Definition WV WV Modification Modification - a stunt in which a top person is in a face- up, horizontal position with hips and shoulders in alignment. Sponge Sponge Definition Definition WV WV Modification Modification - The base(s) absorb(s) a top person s downward momentum to push/lift the top person into position for the next stunt/ skill. Swan Swan Dive Dive Definition Definition WV WV Modification Modification - - A top person released from a stunt by base(s) and is caught in a prone position. This includes cradles on the stomach and side. WV WV Modification Modification- -Illegal Flatback Flatback and and Superman Superman stunts may originate no higher than the prep position. Transitions to Superman may not pass through the extended level. Illegal.
WV CHEER MANUAL DEFINITIONS WV CHEER MANUAL DEFINITIONS MODIFICATIONS MODIFICATIONS Head spin NF Definition WV Modification Head spin NF Definition WV Modification- -A skill in which a person balances on his or her head while rotating on the performing surface. WV Illegal Illegal. Headspring NF Definition WV Modification Headspring NF Definition WV Modification- -a tumbling skill in which a person places both hands and his or her head on the performing surface, pushes off with hands while flipping the legs overhead and landing on his or her feet. WV Modification Modification- -Illegal Illegal. Headstand NF Definition WV Modification Headstand NF Definition WV Modification - -A skill in which a person balances on his or her head on the performing surface. WV Release Transition/Release Pyramid transition NF Definition Release Transition/Release Pyramid transition NF Definition WV Modification A top person changes from one stunt to another (including loading position) during a temporary loss of physical contact with all personnel on the performing surface, WV WV Modification Modification- - transitions must have a hands-on back spotter for the top person(s), unless the transition doesn t pass through the extended level. WV Modification Modification- - WV WV Modification Modification- -Illegal Illegal. WV Modification- -
NF RULES WV MODIFICATIONS NF RULES WV MODIFICATIONS 1(b) WV WV Modification Modification - A base must not hold objects or props. NF 3 3- -2 2- -5 5 Spotting Spotting WV WV Modification Modification- -In stunts that require a spotter, the spotter must be a hands on spotter. (see D. Spotting pages 12 and 13) NF 3 NF 3- -2 2- -7 WV Modification 7 WV Modification- -the spotter is required for all extended stunts and transitions that pass through the extended level. NF NF 3 3- -3 3- -3(a) 3(a) WV WV Modification Modification- - If the top person is released from the bases, the bracer(s) must have two bases. NF 3 NF 3- -3 3- -4(b) WV Modification 4(b) WV Modification- -The bracer(s) have two bases and a spotter. Exception: Exception: braced foldover. NF 3 NF 3- -3 3- -5 WV Modification 5 WV Modification- -In braced pyramid flips, the bracers may only brace a one top person who is flipping. NF 3 NF 3- -3 3- -6 WV Modification 6 WV Modification - Suspended rolls may not be performed over a post, base or spotter. Suspended rolls or Chorus line flips may not be initiated from the back of another participant. Suspended rolls or Chorus line flips may not land in a seat drop. NF 3 NF 3- -3 3- -6B 6B WV Modification WV Modification- - participants may only perform one cartwheel on the participants may only perform one cartwheel on the performing surface (no double cartwheels allowed) performing surface (no double cartwheels allowed) NF 3 NF 3- -3 3- -6B 6B- -WV Modification WV Modification Top persons feet performing the straddle roll must be below knee level of bases before it is initiated. NF NF 3 3- -2 2- -1(b) NF
NF RULES WV MODIFICATIONS NF RULES WV MODIFICATIONS NF NF 3 3- -3 3- -7 7 WV NF 3 NF 3- -4 4- -2 WV Modification 2 WV Modification - A participant may not move under or be under a partner stunt or pyramid. No NF NF 3 3- -4 4- -3 3 WV WV Modification Modification - - In In braced braced stunts at at least least one one bracer bracer must must be be at at shoulder shoulder height stunt stunt may may not not brace brace or or connect connect with with another 1 1. . The The following following extended extended stunts stunts may except except during during release release transitions transitions (Chair, (Chair, Multi straddle straddle lift), lift), 2 2. . Double Double- -based based extensions extensions may based extensions. NF NF 3 3- -4 4- -9 9 WV WV Modification Modification - Up Up & & Overs on back spotter if/when the top person passes through the extended level. WV Modification Modification - An inverted top person shall not hold any objects. No exceptions. exceptions. stunts and height or another extended may brace brace any Multi- - based may only and pyramids pyramids that or below below. . One extended stunt any other other extended based flatback, flatback, Multi only brace brace other double- that do One extended extended stunt. . [Exceptions [Exceptions: : extended stunt, Multi- -based do not not flip, flip, stunt, based Overs must have a continuous hands-
NF RULES WV MODIFICATIONS NF RULES WV MODIFICATIONS NF NF3 3- -5 5- -3 3 WV are illega illegal for all cheer squads in WV. Any toss from a stunt below prep level is considered a basket toss. NF NF 3 3- -5 5- -5 5(c) (c) WV WV Modification Modification- -Exception Exception: : Flap Jack and like stunts must have double based preps with a spotter as bracers. NF NF 3 3- -8 8- -2 2 WV WV Modification Modification- - Tumbling while holding props is not permitted N N0 0 Exceptions Exceptions. . NF NF 3 3- -8 8- -6 6 Airborne Airborne Twisting Twisting Tumbling Tumbling Skills exception of aerials, cartwheels and round-offs, all are illegal in WV on any surface. 3 3- -8 8- -8 8 WV WV Modification Modification- -Headstands, Headstands, headsprings which the hands are used or not used will be illegal squads in WV. WV Modification Modification - Basket Basket Tosses Tosses performed on any surface Skills WV WV Modification Modification - With the headsprings and and head head spins illegal for all cheer spins in
NF RULES WV MODIFICATIONS NF RULES WV MODIFICATIONS NF NF 3 3- -9 9- -1 1 Knee the the thighs, thighs, splits, illegal illegal unless unless most Knee Drops splits, knees, most of Drops WV knees, or of the the weight WV Modification Modification - - Drops or seat seat on on the weight is is first Drops that the performing performing surface first borne borne on on the that go go directly directly to surface are the hands hands. . to are It It is is highly highly recommended recommended that any stunt that may be questionable as to legality OR any stunt to which a creative element has been added, be videoed and emailed to Carol Hostuttler for an interpretation. Do Do this this prior prior to to its its practice practice or or performance performance.
Situations affected by WV Modifications Situations affected by WV Modifications 3-3-6 D-Only 3 people may execute a chorus line flip 3-3-6 E Spotting 3-3-7 A Holding Signs 3-3-7 B Holding Signs 3-4-3 A (c,d) Connected/Braced Extended Stunts 3-4-4 B (b) Fall from extension to Superman 3-5-2 Basket Toss 3-8-2 (e) Holding Poms 3-8-8-headstands, head flips and head spins 3-9-1 B (a) Drops
Situations affected by WV Modifications Situations affected by WV Modifications 3-1-1 B (c) Uniforms and Appearance 3-1-4 (e) Uniforms and Appearance 3-1-7 (b) Uniforms and Appearance 3-2-1 (b) Spotting 3-2-5 A Spotting 3-2-5 C -- Spotting 3-2-7 (b) Spotting 3-3-1 Basket Toss 3-3-4 B (b) Bracers in a flip pyramid 3-3-6 A Forward Suspended Roll (FSR) 3-3-6 B- Shall maintain contact until no longer inverted
NF Picture Pages/ WV Modifications NF Picture Pages/ WV Modifications 52 Holding pom (picture 3) 53 No Hands-on spot (picture 5) 54 No Hands-on spot (picture 4) 55 Spot not above bra line (picture 5) 57 No Hands-on spot (picture 5) 58 bottom pictures WV- bracers need a spotter (picture 4-5-6) 59-bottom pictures WV-bracers need a spotter (picture 4-5-6) 60 Bracing two tops flipping WV-allows only one top flipping (p1-5) 64 Spot not above the bra line (picture 1-2-3) 68 Single legged extended stunt connected/bracing other extended stunts (pictures 4-5-6-7) at bottom only extended extensions allowed 70 Back spot needed at extended position (picture 2) top 77 Back spot needed on one-man cradles (picture 4) bottom 79 No tumbling while holding objects (bottom pictures) 80 All illegal WV modification headstands, headspin and headspring
Middle/ 9 Middle/ 9th II II- -D D All All stunts stunts in in a a pyramid that that is is braced braced by hands hands- -on on spotter spotter. . (no II II- -F F All All one one- -man standing standing spotter spotter ( (4 4) ) AND hands hands- -on on spotter spotter and th Grade CM ADDITIONS Grade CM ADDITIONS pyramid with with the the base base of of support by a a double double base, base, spotted spotted prep (no free free standing standing spotter) spotter) man stunts stunts require require a a hands hands- -on AND if if cradled cradled require require 2 2 catchers, and a a free free standing standing spotter spotter ( (5 5) ). . support above prep require require only above prep only a a back prep level level back on back back spotter spotter and catchers, a a back and a a free free back
Middle/ 9 Middle/ 9th th Grade CM ADDITIONS Grade CM ADDITIONS H. DISMOUNTS 1. All cradles from a two legged prep that DO NOT require two catchers and a back hands-on spotter. [No free spot needed] DO NOT include any skill 2. All other cradles require 2 catchers, a head and shoulders back hands on spotter AND AND a free standing spotter. [5 participants] 3. All twisting cradles twisting cradles from any height must have a back hands-on spotter and a free standing spotter. [5 participants] 4. All straight down dismounts from prep level or above must have 2 2 people assisting.
Middle/ 9 Middle/ 9th th Grade WV MODIFICATIONS Grade WV MODIFICATIONS NF 3 NF 3- -3 3- -1 thru 3 PERMITTED. PERMITTED. 1 thru 3- -3 3- -8 Inversions 8 Inversions- -WV MODIFICATION NO STUNT INVERSIONS WILL BE NO STUNT INVERSIONS WILL BE WV MODIFICATION- - NO EXCEPTIONS NO EXCEPTIONS No backwalkovers out of cradles .No handstands to load or shoulder sit No Forward suspended rolls
COMPETITION Cheer Manual portion
SAFETY JUDGE EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST _____ BINDER (HEAD SAFETY JUDGE) _____CHEER MANUAL (tabbed) _____ NF SPIRIT RULES BOOK (tabbed) _____ PENALTY POINTS CARD _____ OUTLINES _____ ROUTINE/TEAM CHECKLISTS (filled out w/preliminary info) _____ SCORE SHEETS (filled out w/preliminary info) _____SCORE SHEETS (safety judge s copy) _____ SCRIPTING SHEETS (filled out w/preliminary info) _____ STOP WATCH _____ SIGNAL PROP _____ PENCILS _____ CLIP BOARD
COMPETITION COMPETITION -- Outlines High School Regional/State - Form C2A (Contact Info), p.6 and Form C2B (Narrative) CF p.7 Other Competitions for High School and Middle School Form C3 p. 8 and Form C2B, p.7 Follow format of the Cheer Narrative SampleCF p.3. Include the words to the technical cheer Use terminology found in Rule 1 of NF Rule Book and Cheer Manual (pictures) Send videos to Carol not Cindy
PENALTIES PENALTIES Violation of ANY rule from the NF Spirit rule book or WV Cheer Manual = 20 point deduction Pom/Hair Piece Rule EXCEPTION Incidental Touch Rule EXCEPTION Two Jump Rule EXCEPTION Stunt or Tumbling Bobble 1-5 Stunt or Tumbling Falls 6-10
TECHNICAL/SAFETY JUDGE DEDUCTIONS THE FOLLOWING PENALTY POINTS SHALL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE TOTAL SCORE: THE FOLLOWING PENALTY POINTS SHALL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE TOTAL SCORE: Stunts Bobbles 1-5 points Early out 5 points Falls Base to knee(s) Base to seat Base to back Flyer (free) falls 6-10 points 6 points 8 points 10 points 10 points Time violation 20 points (per violation) Rule violation Pom/hair piece/device violation 5-10 points Step on w/no slip/fall 5 points Step on w/slip 6-9 points Step on w/fall 10 points Technical Cheer One jump omitted 5 points Two jumps omitted 10 points Incidental Touching Rule Touch 1-5 points Touch w/fall 6-10points 20 points (per violation) 1-10 points
EXAMPLES OF DEDUCTIONS: HOW MANY POINTS SHOULD BE DEDUCTED?
EXAMPLES OF DEDUCTIONS: HOW MANY POINTS SHOULD BE DEDUCTED?
Rules of Emphasis Rules of Emphasis Entering/exiting the performance area during any part of the performance of other squads is illegal. P. 22 Moves that involve pelvic thrust(s) are illegal. P.23 Mention of past honors/awards either audible or visually for the entire routine is prohibited. P.23
COMPETITION COMPETITION - - Word rules -Technical & Open CM Technical Requirements Cheer words shall only refer to the performing squad s own school and/or mascot in positive terms. Prohibitions No cheer words that refer directly or indirectly to any person(s), group, mascot, or school that is not part of the performing squad s or that refer to past honors, awards or past placements. Open Prohibitions No cheer words or words in the music that refer directly or indirectly to any person(s), group, mascot, or school that is not part of the performing squad s. -- No cheer words or words in the music that refer directly or indirectly to sex, drugs or alcohol or words that refer to past honors, awards or past placements. 48
CHEER MANUAL B.2.a (2) In the dance incorporation, there must be a minimum of 8 consecutive 8-counts of full squad dance in order to earn any of the possible points. (See Cheer Manual for components of dance, and the Score Sheet CJ-2 for point value.) The rule of thumb is that to earn any of the possible 8 points for dance, any tumbling or stunting skills mentioned in the NFHS Spirit Rules Book and the WVSSAC Cheer Manual may not be incorporated into the dance. You can refer Modifications and Degree of Difficulty page in the Cheer Manual (the possible mentions are not just limited to these pages.)
Head Safety Judge Duties Head Safety Judge Duties Head Safety Judge Will: Attend the meeting for the regional tournament directors Review the narratives for the region, marking anything that is questionable. Meet with CAROL to review the narratives of each school Arrive at venue 1 hours before start of competition to asses the venue and meet with other safety and table judges Assign assistants duties of uniform or safety check Conduct safety check of squads with one assistant and fill out, with scripting, any violations, Form CJ-6, giving the copy to the coach, keep the original NO COACHES MEETING
