Nfhs releases cheerleading rules for 20142015 cheersafe. National federation of state high school associations spirit. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. Setting the safety standards supervision, certified coach, injury reports, emergency plans, communication, trainer, hair, jewelry, etc. 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. Rule 254 now allows for more creativity in landings for braced flips. Keep in mind that the final interpretation for any rules question is the individual state association. Rule 3 cheer 19 rule 3, section 2 stunting personnel 3. Nfhs rule 212 all students participating on a cheer team must be eligible, including students dressed as mascots who entertain the crowd. The nfhs writes playing rules for 17 sports for boys and girls at the high school level. Nfhs to halt printing of spring sports rules publications. Both rule books should be followed together at all times. Rule 4 dancedrillpom 20172018 nfhs spirit rules changes.
This spirit safety certification course, brought to you by the nfhs and usa cheer formerly the american association of cheerleading coaches and administrators aacca provides information and strategies to help you evaluate your current safety program, with. In addition to the most up to date rules, coaches will find passages on education, minimizing risk, concussions, and overuse injuries. Rule 1 contains definitions of terms that are used throughout the rules book. Every year each coach should print a new copy of the osaa handbook as well as the osaa cheerleading handbook. To view bulletins please select a sport from the menu below. High school cheer programs are governed by their state associations, just like football, volleyball and other sports and follow the nfhs spirit rules. Spirit participants shall remain outside of the playing area during a 30second or less timeout during a basketball game. The referee has authority to rule promptly, and in the spirit of good sportsmanship, on any situation not specifically covered in the rules. Religious head covering, wrap, or other required religious garments that are not dangerous or likely to come off during participation are not a risk.
Coaching cheer and dance is an online course that provides new and experienced coaches valuable information about coaching spirit groups. Rule 1 definitions all spirit groups rule 2 general risk management all spirit. Rule 3 contains apparel requirements and performance safety rules that apply only to cheerleading. Welcome to the nfhs central hub dedicated entirely to members of the nfhs officials association. Rule 233 requires hair devices to be secure and hair to be worn in a manner that is appropriate for the activity involved. The nfhs is committed to using this site to deliver the most current online resources available to assist you in your season and your career. Keep uptodate with changes in rules with rules bulletins. All practice sessions should be supervised by the coach and held in a location suitable for the activities of cheerleaders i.
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. Aacca releases cheerleading rules for high school and. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. All rules questions should be directed to your state association or event producer for a final answer. Rule 1 definitions all spirit groups rule 2 general risk management all spirit groups rule 3 cheerleading risk management cheerleading only. Nfhs archives usa cheer cheerleading rules for coaches.
We have moved the page here to usa cheer in order to provide a better service to state associations, coaches, and rules interpreters. Spirit rules committee clarifies uses of assisted stunts. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes easy navigation adjustable viewing size. If a feather is not securely affixed or could interfere with the participants vision or the safe. Through its 50 member state associations and the district of columbia, the nfhs reaches more than 19,500 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7. These leagues are required to strictly abide by ayc rules and regulations and age divisions as outlined in the official american youth cheerleading rulebook. This section deals with general rule information such as coachs responsibility if a team member is not following the nfhs rules, spirit team participation. Rule change pitching 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. Rule 2 contains general information and safety rules that apply to all spirit groups. We use videos submitted to us and other sources in an educational manner.
To view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. Coaches can browse through featured videos of stunts and read aacca and nfhs safety interpretations. The ghsa and the nfhs rules state that a student may not cheer with a high school cheerleading team unless heshe is a bona fide student enrolled at that school. Rules videos this page serves as the new cheer rules videos page formerly hosted at cheerrules.
Contains the official rules and case plays for spirit and a. Nfhs cheerleading risk minimization remains theme of. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. All information pertaining to cheerleading should be found in this section of the handbook. Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture. The revision to rule 25 that was adopted last year allowed squads to be more creative in stunt design while still maintaining the focus on risk minimization, said kent summers, nfhs director of performing arts and sports and liaison to the spirit rules committee. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules changes risk minimization. Official rules will be published in the 20162017 nfhs spirit rules book. Spirit rules changes 201718 by nfhs on july 21, 2017 spirit. Nfhs cheerleading rules changes approved in high school.
Cheerleading north carolina high school athletic association. 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. If a school or recreational team is found to be in violation of this rule, the team will receive a 1. Stunting personnel safety was addressed in rule 321c, a new addition to the nfhs spirit rules book.
Were trying to create a safer environment for activities to occur in cheer and dance and make the rules book as clear as possible, said james. 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. Rule 1 deletes definitions for downward inversion, front drop, kneeseatthigh drop, split drop, sponge and swan dive. Cheerleading safety regulations and cheeleader safety cheersafe. Bulletinnfhs rules book choreographers need the rule book. Georgia high school association competition cheerleading. Aacca spirit safety certification course in partnership with the nfhs. Usa cheer aacca spirit safety certification by on september 24, 2019 spirit.
Revised language to match basketball rules book on cheer squad location during basketball games. National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. During play, only 12 cheerleaders may be cheering on the sidelineend line at one time provided the space can safely. Cheerleading rules changes focus on safety, risk minimization. Cheerleading squads should be placed under the direction of a qualified and knowledgeable coach.
The definitions were added to clarify language used in the updated spirit rules book. Adds definitions for braced flip, braced inversion, braced roll, prep level and swing roll down teddy bear roll down. The referees decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game. In addition to the nfhs rule book high school cheerleading teams must adhere to the rules set forth by the osaa. The rules book, which can be ordered online, outlines the new cheerleading rules for 2014, addressing everything from transitions to partner stunts and dismounts. Competition area nca competitions comply with the nfhs and aacca surface ruling that schoolbased programs may not compete on a spring. Participants are not permitted to chew gum or have candy in their mouths during practice or performance. Spirit participants shall stand outside the freethrow lane lines extended toward the sidelines throughout a basketball game. High school spirit rules changes for the 202021 school year remain centered on increasing safety for cheerleading and dance teams across the country. 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.
Website 201920 nfhs spirit rules power point north carolina. Using the national federation spirit rules book iowa cheer. Videos will play with audio automatically, so you may want to mute your device. 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. Deletes definitions for downward inversion, front drop, kneeseatthigh drop, split drop, sponge and swan dive. Rule 4 contains apparel requirements and performance safety rules that apply only to dance.
Specifically this means that children are prohibited from serving as mascots cheering with or standing with the cheer team. Cheer and dancedrillpom will now follow completely separate performance safety rules. Ayc follows the national federation of high school association nfhs rule book and the additional supplement ayc rule book. Cheerleading is an activity that comes under the jurisdiction of the north carolina high school athletic association in two areas eligibility and safety guidelines. National federation of state high school associations. The definition section is in alphabetical order with no. This language is aligned with other nfhs rule books. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 spirit rules changes.
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