High school cheerleading rules and regulations

For a team to participate at the riil cheerleading championships, all coaches must meet all coaching and safety requirements as listed in article and article 16, section 2 of the riil rules and regulations. 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. 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. The ghsa constitution and contest rules section 1208xy required annual education and training applies to any person designated by the school as a cheerleading coach, supervisor or sponsor. The following rules are written for all elementary, middle school, junior high, and high school cheerleading teams as a minimum standard. If the teams do go in the locker rooms early, then the cheer teams may. Cheerleading safety regulations and cheeleader safety cheersafe. Wiaa washington interscholastic activities association. Recreational cheer divisions recreational cheer traditional the recreational traditional divisions exist for teams with the.

A mshsl cheerleading manual for coaches is available through the league office. A transfer student should always be checked very closely. High school cheerleaders follow a set of rules and regulations provided by the aacca the american association of cheerleading coaches and administration. To avoid accidents, the american association of cheerleading coaches and administrators aacca have established a few rules to meet the challenges faced by modern college and high school cheerleaders, and lessen the chances of them getting hurt while. Spirit rules iowa cheerleading coaches association. Cheerleading rules jhmshigh school rules college rules all star rules link to usasf. For instance, high school rules will be different from college or all star rules, and rules can vary school to school, or state to state, so be sure you know the regulations pertaining to your team. The ncaa requires that cheer programs are under the direct supervision of someone who has completed a national cheerleading safety course. More information on this cpr certification can be found here. Our goal is to represent, promote, and uphold school spirit. Wraps, braces, or tapes are to be worn when needed. It wasnt until world war ii that women began to become the. By definition, a school cheerleading team must have. That the grade eight studentathlete who will participate on in a high school sports program falls under the same academic and behavioral expectations of high school students.

All safety rules of the national federation of state high school assn. Each mshsl member school will determine if, how and when cheer competition will be sponsored by the school, and under state and federal equity laws and rules, its competitive status within the athletic program. The board of directors has adopted the following contest rules and regulations effective august 1, 2016. The school program provides for an atmosphere that is intellectually challenging and recognizes each students physical, emotional, cultural, social, and academic needs. Handbook missouri state high school activities association. High school cheer programs are governed by their state associations, just like football, volleyball and other sports and follow the nfhs spirit rules. Todays cheerleading stunts are more spectacular than ever, but unfortunately, riskier. High school cheerleading championship, as well as the quest recreational championship.

The riil cheerleading championships shall be open to all riil cheerleading member high schools. Cheerleaders are responsible for a certain amount of their own safety and protection during practices and games. As a condition of a high schools participation in dance under mssaa rules and regulations, prior to the first fall season contest, each principal or. That the grade eight studentathlete who participates on a high school sports team will be granted five years 10 semesters of eligibility. School divisions all junior high divisions 9th grade and below junior high divisions will be allowed 9th grade. Junior high middle schools still follow all of the high school rules, with the additional restriction on basketelevator tosses. Because high school cheer uniform rules do not apply to all star teams, many teams have tops that extend just below the bra line, and its acceptable to design tops with material cut out across the top of the chest, shoulders, and the top of the back, or parts of the arms. Rules and regualtions 20 rules and regulations 2016 national high school cheerleading championship bold print indicates a change in rulesplease note that some rules have changed i. A school team is one that is sponsored by and under the jurisdiction of the school system.

If a cheerleader has missed a practice in which cheers, chants, formations, andor. School participants must comply with the ghsa constitution and contest rules section 1205a6. Please keep in mind the absences can be the downfall in the making of a great team. Competitive cheer schsl south carolina high school. National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. To promote interest, enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and cooperation among the student body of west forsyth toward the athletic program. Aacca releases cheerleading rules for high school and. Handbook of the missouri state high school activities association member, national federation of state high school associations july 2019. Supplemental publications include the fhsaa member school directory. 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. Sports regulations 67 20162017 general sports regulations ohsaa sports regulations introduction article 561 of the constitution grants authority to the board of directors to determine the contest rules and regulations for each sport. Sixth graders or below shall not participate with high school spirit teams. If the teams dont go into the locker room until the 20 minutes is up, then the cheer teams do the school songs without stunts.

Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture. The american association of cheerleading coaches and administrators aacca has announced stricter new safety rules and introduced the first set of cheerleading rules developed specifically for elementary, middle and junior high school squads with the goal in mind to minimize the risk of cheerleadingrelated injuries more than ever. Cheerleading during that time period was a male dominated sport. Aacca releases cheerleading rules for high school and younger. 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. High school head coaches of a varsity sport must have a valid cpr certification cardio pulmonary resuscitation. Fhsaa rules and policies are published annually in the fhsaa handbook, fhsaa sports manuals and the fhsaa officials guidebook. The primary goal of walkersville high school cheerleading is to support and raise pride and spirit at walkersville high school. All or portions of each publication are made available as they are published as portable document format pdf files for download into your computer. Stunting during the school song cheerleading is a secondary activity during the basketball game, the warmups for the teams take precedence. All star cheerleading nonschool is governed by the us all star federation, which has a coaches credentialing program and varying competition levels to provide a progressive safety environment. Rules and regulations it is the goal of this program to promote excellence in academics, athletics, and sportsmanship in all of our athletes. Cheerleading is an activity that comes under the jurisdiction of the north carolina high school athletic association in two areas eligibility and safety guidelines.

Fall head coaches must have an account through planeths to view the online rules clinics. Each team should strive to boost school spirit, promote good sportsmanship, develop good. All star cheerleading non school is governed by the us all star federation, which has a coaches credentialing program and varying competition levels to provide a progressive safety environment. It is the coachs decision to determine if a cheerleader is prepared for a gamecompetition. A cheerleader must be at the practice before a gamecompetition in order to cheer in the next gamecompetition. Thomas peebles took a princeton yell to the university of minnesota in 1884. Never submit a student on a certificate of eligibility without having all necessary paperwork. 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. The michigan high school athletic association, inc. The number of members on the cheerleading team will be determined by the cheerleading team coaches. High school policies vermont principals association.

Office assistant assistance with officials registration, signage, champion. Handbook kansas state high school activities association. All information pertaining to cheerleading should be found in this section of the handbook. The chiddix junior high school staff, in partnership with students, home, and community, is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment. High school cheerleading championship, as well as the. Cheerleading rules jhms high school rules college rules all star rules link to usasf. Note that elementary, middle school, and junior high programs have a specific set of restricted skills under f. The following are general summaries of cheer uniform rules for high. Rules and regulations 2017 national high school cheerleading championship bold print indicates a change in rulesplease note that some rules have changed i. The south carolina high school league will conduct online rules clinics for fall sports during the 201920 school year.

Also, rules for dance are not going to be the same as those for cheerleading. High school cheerleading safety rules and regulations. 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. We have high expectations for the students that participate in chs cheerleading. Cheerleading north carolina high school athletic association. Junior highmiddle schools still follow all of the high school rules, with the additional restriction on basketelevator. The new high school cheerleading rules course will be available before the summer. Rules and regulations catoctin high school cheerleading. West virginia secondary school activities commission. Cheerleading is regulated on all levels to ensure it is practiced and performed safely in gyms, high schools and colleges throughout the country. Listed below are the rules and expectations of becoming a whs cheerleader.

Since there are many rules in which cheerleaders and coaches must obey, i will only be selecting a few important rules that i think are important. The american association of cheerleading coaches and administrators aacca has announced stricter new safety rules and introduced the first set of cheerleading rules developed specifically for elementary, middle and junior high school squads with the goal in mind to minimize the risk of cheerleading related injuries more than ever. Cheer constitution walkersville high school cheerleading. Risk minimization key focus of high school spirit rules changes.

Cpr certification is tracked by the school athletic director, similar to the rules meetingrisk management course requirement for assistant and sub varsity coaches. A high level of commitment will be expected for the roosevelt high school cheerleading program. To avoid accidents, the american association of cheerleading coaches and administrators aacca have established a few rules to meet the challenges faced by modern college and high school cheerleaders, and lessen the chances of them getting hurt while performing stunts. Rec divisions are determined by the age of the oldest team. A school shall be deemed in violation of the rule against recruitment for directly or indirectly supporting or sanctioning recruitment if a representative or agent of the school, or any individual or group associated with the athletic programs of that school, approaches a student athlete in another school, apart from a publicized meeting for. Stunting during the school song cheerleading is a secondary activity during the basketball game. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance.

Uca competition rules and regulations bold print and grey background denotes a change from prior year updated 10. The purpose of the roosevelt high school cheerleading squads is to lead the crowd with school spirit, display pride, encourage good sportsmanship, and represent roosevelt with a positive image. Article 16 cheer rules and regulations rhode island. While a student at edinburg high school in edinburg, texas, usa, in 1929, kay teer crawford auditioned for and earned a place on the high school cheerleading team. Rules and regualtions 20 rules and regulations 2016 national high school cheerleading championship bold print indicates a change in rules please note that some rules have changed i. Cheerleading safety regulations and cheeleader safety.