Head spin a skill in which a person balances on their head while rotating on the performing surface. Competition icca illinois cheerleading coaches association. Ihsa competitive cheerleading state series competition. The following grid outlines the point ranges for speci. Cheerleading is regulated on all levels to ensure it is practiced and performed safely in gyms, high schools and colleges throughout the country.
If the form does not open properly in your browser, rightclick the pdf icon and choose save link as. Cheerleading rules 2017 approved december 2016 the mission of youth athletics is to promote lifetime skills and values. Uk cheerleading association suite 1, armcon business park london road south, poynton cheshire, sk12 1lq email protected 01625 838 557 company reg. Welcome to the 201617 nfhs spirit online rules presentation. Aaccas parents guide to cheerleading safety learn about the 5 most important things a parent should know about their childs cheerleading coach and program.
Use of an ineligible player in a contest requires that the school immediately contact the ihsaa. Rules videos this page serves as the new cheer rules videos page formerly hosted at. We have moved the page here to usa cheer in order to provide a better service to state associations, coaches, and rules interpreters. Please contact your regional president for assistance or for additional training. Ihsaa bylaws summary rule 39 use of ineligible player the ihsaa bylaws contain specific rules regarding the scholastic and athletic eligibility of studentathletes. The ihsa regulates 14 sports for boys, 15 sports for girls, and eight coeducational. This does not change the criteria or rule for dismounts to the performing surface. It is a charter member of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. Ihsa cheer sectional belvidere north ihsa cheer sectional carterville ihsa cheer sectional farmington. If you find an advertisement in the rotation that is viewed as inappropriate for the web site, please click on. All officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online open book exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. New york wrestles with what to do with the pound weight class. Junior highmiddle schools still follow all of the high school rules, with the additional. Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture.
Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. All rule infractions are at the discretion of the coach. Please report problems to the ihsa technology department. The michigan high school athletic association, inc. A true sport shows a combination of values and attitudes, all in a positive light. Usasf image policy judges reserve the right to assess warnings andor deductions when a teams choreography, uniform, make up, bows, etc.
Rule presentation nfhs spirit rules book reorganization illinois cheerleading coaches association illinois drill team association. Cheerleading squads should be placed under the direction of a qualified and knowledgeable coach. Find out what you can do to create an environment that minimizes risk. At the link below you can view rule changes for the upcoming season as well as purchase a rulebook.
Ihsa cheer sectional joliet central ihsa cheer sectional skokie niles west ihsa cheer state final 2020. The onestop source for fhsaa registered officials, the fhsaa officials guidebook contains all regulations pertaining to the fhsaa contest officials program, including registration guidelines and procedures, sanctioning of local officials associations, uniform requirements, fee scales, etc. Competitive cheer kentucky high school athletic association. National federation of state high school associations. The idaho high school activities association is pleased to announce the 2020 spring sports academic state champions. Must be received by december 1, 2018 take the 20182019 rules test here. The ihsa is headquartered in bloomington, illinois, and. You may propose changes to the rulebook by filling out the rule change proposal form. The icca is your direct voice to the ihsa and iesa. Future cheer are pleased to be utilising the varsity scoring system for the 20192020 season. Upcoming board of directors informational meeting to be conducted via zoom. The ihsa officials department oversees the licensing and testing of illinois high school officials. The ihsa governs the equitable participation in interscholastic athletics and activities that enrich the educational experience.
Resources illinois high school cheerleading coaches. This award, sponsored by the idaho army national guard, is presented to the varsity team in each classification that achieves the highest cumulative grade point average. Click to order bound official commemorative program, post event with results. The illinois high school association ihsa is a state high school association in the united states that regulates competition in most interscholastic sports and some interscholastic activities at the high school level. In case you are not aware, the illinois high school association offers rule interpretation presentations and meetings each year for all of the coaches and officials throughout the state in each sport. The illinois cheerleading coaches association is a nonprofit organization committed to the. The board of control shall meet in august, november, january, march and june. Photo and video interpretations september 29, 2015.
Handbook missouri state high school activities association. All cheerleaders in the competition must be members of a team that cheer together for a specific winter sport such as a wrestling or basketball team. Head spring 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. All icca competitions only utilize ihsa licensed officials. Indianapolis, in march 26, 2020 high school spirit rules changes for the 202021 school year remain centered on increasing safety for. These results are posted as a convenience to fans and media, and still need to be checked by the ihsa office for accuracy and completeness. Rule presentation nfhs spirit rules book reorganization sideline and competitive cheer timeline illinois cheerleading coaches. Failure to follow the rules will result in the cheerleader sitting out part andor all of the game. Junior highmiddle schools still follow all of the high school rules, with the additional restriction on basketelevator tosses. In this area you may apply to become an official, renew your officiating licenses, or apply for additional sport licenses. Indiana 46240 ihsaa football welcome to your source for illinois high school association products, including rule and case books, state tournament programs, videos, books, and a variety of ihsa publications. All practice sessions should be supervised by the coach and held in a location suitable for the activities of cheerleaders i. The ihsaa congratulates these studentathletes for their. The 2017 ihsa cheerleading state finals return to us cellular coliseum in bloomington, illinois on friday and saturday, february 34.
Skills performed by less than most of the team will move the score into a lower range. When you become a member of an interscholastic team at your high school, you will find that both your school and the ihsa will have rules you must follow in order to be eligible for interscholastic participation. Whitten, porter, and the course of interscholastics. Tutorials for ihsa horse show management are available by logging into the ihsa website and clicking on the coach tab. In addition, there is a fourth class for coed cheerleading teams. Sets a sport season and contest limitation for competitive cheerleading teams. February 25, 2020 meeting minutes archived minutes next meeting date. There is no single lesson more important in this classroom than sportsmanship. This change is for formatting purposes, which makes the rule easier to understand and interpret.
Rule 2 contains general information and safety rules that apply to all spirit groups. Unified wrestling rules changes view ebooks view print books more nfhs courses. Any school cheerleading team which abides by the icca and ihsa eligibility rules and national federation of high schools nfhs spirit rules is eligible to compete. National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. All officials are required to view an online rules interpretation meeting pertaining to their sports before the season begins. 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. 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. The complete guide to nfhs rules, online rule book ordering, and ncaanfhs rule differences can be found here. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules changes. Videos will appear at the article level, such as 3.
Administrators checklist school administrators and gym owners play an important role in cheerleading safety. Extended stuntposition the supporting hands of the bases. If you find an advertisement in the rotation that is viewed as inappropriate for the web site, please click on web site feedback below, and report the exact url of the ad. No school belonging to ihsa shall allow its competitive cheerleading team to participate in interscholastic contest earlier than monday of week 17 or later than saturday of week 31. Keep in mind that the final interpretation for any rules question is the individual state association. Cheerleading safety regulations and cheeleader safety. Rule 1 contains definitions of terms that are used throughout the rules book. Spring athletic season academic team champions announced. To purchase an nfhs spirit rule book, visit to view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. How to join the committee administrators, coaches and officials. June 10, 2019 effective 20192020 season all adjustments in red indicate a changeaddition since the previous year 20182019 all adjustments in blue indicate a changeaddition since the early release in feb 2019. Nfhs wrestling rule book online how do you send an audible book as a gift, ossaa to crown state champions in girls wrestling. The nfhs is the governing body for ihsa cheerleading. Skills performed by less than most of the team will move the score into a.
The icca has established workshops, clinics, rules meetings, coaches education, as well. National federation of state high school associations spirit. Welcome ihsaa idaho high school activities association. National federation of state high school associations nfhs national association of sports officials. Lacrosse rules ihsla lacrosse play abides by the rules of the national federation of high schools nfhs and is sanctioned by us lacrosse.