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WIAA CHEERLEADING RULES CLINIC 2017-18
CHEERLEADING RULES
The WIAA follows NFHS Spirit rules for Cheerleading. The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Any person having questions about the interpretation of NFHS Cheerleading rules should contact:
CINDY ADSIT WIAA Cheerleading Rules Interpreter (425) 282-5232 | [email protected]
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CHEERLEADING RULES
The 2017-18 Cheerleading Rules Clinic is comprised of three (3) lessons:
1. NFHS Rules Changes 2. Points of Emphasis 3. Additional NFHS information
At the end of each lesson, you will need to successfully complete the LESSON QUIZ before you can continue to the next lesson. At the end of the clinic you will need to successfully complete the FINAL EXAM to finish the clinic. After you have passed the FINAL EXAM you will be able to print a certification document for this clinic. Please keep a copy for yourself and give one to your Athletic Director.
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2017-2018 NFHS RULES CHANGES FOR CHEER
Rule 1 - Definitions
• Deletes definitions for downward inversion, front drop, knee/seat/thigh drop, split drop, sponge and swan dive.
• Adds definitions for braced flip, braced inversion, braced roll, prep level and swing roll down (teddy bear roll down).
• Revises definition for switch liberty.
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Rule 2-1-10 and 2-1-12
ART. 10 . . . Spirit participants shall remain outside of the playing area during a 30-second or less time-out during a basketball game.
ART. 12 . . . Spirit participants shall stand outside the free-throw lane lines extended toward the sidelines throughout a basketball game.
• Revised language to match basketball rules book on cheer squad location during basketball games.
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Rule 3-2-7
ART. 7 . . . A spotter is required for extended stunts or transitions that stop in an extended position except for the following: Chair, Russian lift, Torch, double-base split catch, double-base vertical T-lift, triple-base stunts in which the top person is horizontal, triple-base suspended splits, triple-base straddle sit provided the top person has both hands in contact with a post.
• Adds the words "extended stunts that stop" to allow for show-and-go and up-and-over stunts without a spotter.
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Rule 3-3-2
ART. 2 . . . An inverted top person may pass through an extended position but must not begin, end, pause or stop in an extended inverted position.
• Removes the word static and clarifies article 2.
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Rule 3-3-3
ART. 3 . . . Braced inversions in a pyramid that do not flip or roll are permitted provided the following conditions are met:
a. The inverted top person shall have at least two bases or a base and a spotter.
b. If the inverted top person is released the following conditions shall be met:
1. The skills/stunts before and after the release are permitted.
2. Each bracer is at prep level or below. If in a prep or shoulder stand, the
bracer(s) shall have two bases or a base and a spotter.
3. The bracers do not provide primary support for the top person.
4. The top person and base(s) make no more than a ¼ turn around the
bracer in a continuous movement.
5. The top person is caught by original base(s).
6. The top person does not land in an inverted position.
• Reorganizes and clarifies braced inversions in a pyramid.
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Rule 3-3-3
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Rule 3-3-4
ART. 4 . . . Braced rolls in a pyramid are permitted provided the following conditions are met:
a. The inverted top person has at least two bases or a
base and a spotter.
b. The bracer(s) have two bases or a base and a spotter.
• Reorganizes and clarifies braced rolls in a pyramid.
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Rule 3-3-5b-d
ART. 5 . . . Braced flips in a pyramid are permitted provided all the following conditions are met:
b. The top person shall have at least three people
involved who were the original bases or spotters.
c. If the flip ends in a cradle, the bracers may release
the top person once he/ she begins to descend and
is no longer inverted.
d. The top person ends in a non-inverted position.
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Rule 3-3-6a, b
ART. 6 . . . In all other inversions:
a. Inversions may release to the following provided there is a spotter:
1. Dismounts with no more than a ½ turn.
2. Loading position with no more than ½ turn.
3. A stunt at prep level or below.
b. In inversions where the base of support begins and remains below prep level, at least one person shall be in a position to protect the head/neck of the top person and shall maintain contact with the top person's upper body (waist and above, which may include arms/hands) until the top person is no longer inverted or his/her hands are on the performing surface. The contact shall be sufficient to stabilize/control the top person's position.
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Rule 3-3-6C
c. Inversions where the base of support begins at or passes through prep level: 1. Require two bases or a base and a spotter. 2. At least two people on the performing surface must be in a position to protect the head/neck of the top person, one of whom must maintain contact with the top person's upper body (waist and above, which may include arms/hands) until the top person is no longer inverted or his/her hands are on the performing surface. The contact must be sufficient to stabilize/control to top person's position. EXCEPTIONS: 1. A foldover that begins at or below prep level and does not stop in an extended position is allowed. 2. In a single-base suspended roll, there must be continuous hands-to-hands contact between the base and top person. 3. The top person must not go directly to an inverted position on the performing surface from prep level or higher. 4. If caught in a cradle, load or stunt by catchers who are not original bases, the new catchers are in place and are not involved with any other skill when the transition is initiated.
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Rule 3-3-8
ART. 8 . . . A Swing Roll Down stunt is not permitted.
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Rule 3-4-3
ART. 3 . . . In pyramids where one extended stunt braces another extended stunt, the connection must not be hand/arm to foot/leg.
ART. 11 . . . In pyramids where one extended stunt braces another extended stunt, the connection must not be hand/arm to foot/leg.
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Rule 3-4-3
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Illegal Legal
Rule 3-5-5c
ART. 5 . . . Release transitions are permitted provided all of the following conditions are met throughout the transition:
c. Each bracer is at prep level or below. If at prep level, the bracer(s) shall have two bases or a base and a spotter.
• Removes the requirement for spotter a in a double-based prep.
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Rule 3-6-2
ART. 2 . . . Non-braced suspended splits that originate from or pass through prep level or above are permitted provided all the following conditions are met:
a. At least three bases slow the momentum of the top person.
b. The top person has both hands in contact with a base(s) once she reaches the full split position.
EXCEPTION: Top person may release one hand to grasp the hand of another base to adjust his/her position.
• Adds an exception to allow the top to release to grab another base to adjust position.
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Rule 3-6-2
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Rule 3-8-2
ART. 2 . . . Tumbling while holding props is not permitted except for the following:
a. a forward roll, backward roll.
b. holding pom(s) during airborne tumbling skills in which the hand(s) are not being used for support.
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POINTS OF EMPHASIS
2017-18 POINTS OF EMPHASIS
WIAA handbook additions to the NFHS spirit rule book:
32.2.0
• QUALIFICATION STANDARDS FOR THE SPORT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS – The qualification standards and requirements for the state cheerleading championships are outlined in the Cheerleading Bound for State Regulations.
32.2.01
• NFHS Spirit Rule 2-2-3 Addition: 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.
32.2.02
• A nonskid surface mat(s) of at least 6’ x 8’ is required for performing basket tosses and other similar multi-base tosses on a hard surface. (Folding panel mats and yoga mats are not acceptable nor appropriate).
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2017-18 POINTS OF EMPHASIS
• WIAA handbook rule 20.3.1.E – WIAA-approved stunt certification is required for cheer coaches who intend to have their squad perform stunts.
• A stunt certified coach MUST be on site with his/her team or the squad may not compete nor perform stunts.
WIAA REGIONAL and STATE EVENTS
• Cheerleader Roster limits - Cheerleaders in uniform representing the participating schools are admitted free through the pass gate at regional and state events where there is a tradition of cheerleader involvement by that school during the regular season in that sport and there is a designated area on the sidelines of the court/field. There is no limit on the number of cheerleaders approved by the participating school. Due to the restricted area for crowd movement in front of each student rooting section, the number of cheerleaders allowed in front of their crowd at any given time may be restricted. Any number of cheerleaders may participate in performances on the court/field during approved dead ball periods.
• Cheerleader Coaches - One coach may be admitted at no charge for every five cheerleaders (one to five cheerleaders, one coach admitted free; six to ten cheerleaders, two coaches) up to a maximum of three coaches.
2017-18 STATE CHEER CHAMPIONSHIPS
• Categories for 2017-18: Tumbling, Non-Tumbling, Stomp, Game Day
• Each school may qualify a team in a maximum of three categories.
• 2018 DATES currently on hold: First choice: University of Washington, Seattle: February 3, January 27, or January 20, (availability is contingent upon Pac12 men’s and women’s basketball and women’s gymnastics schedules)
PLAN TO QUALIFY FOR STATE
• Work with your athletic director to make sure your team’s photo and roster are submitted through MyWIAA at wiaa.com/mywiaa.
• Photos and rosters can be entered any time, but NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Review the CHEERLEADING section in the 2017-18 WIAA Handbook:
• Go to wiaa.com/handbook • Click on “Sport/Activity Specific Rules & Regulations”
Review the 2017-18 Cheerleading Bound for State Regulations:
• Go to wiaa.com/cheerleading • Click on “Bound for State Regulations” on the left menu
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THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THE RULES CLINIC.
YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM AFTER VIEWING THIS SLIDE. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATE FOR THIS CLINIC, YOU MUST PASS THE FINAL EXAM WITH 100% ACCURACY. IF THE FINAL EXAM DOES NOT APPEAR AFTER THIS SLIDE PLEASE USE THE COURSE MAP IN THE LEFT HAND MENU TO DETERMINE WHICH SLIDES ARE NOT COMPLETED. ALL TOPIC SLIDES, IN ALL SECTIONS, MUST BE VIEWED BEFORE THE FINAL EXAM WILL APPEAR.