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NFHS / CHSAA DANCE RULES 2019

INTRODUCTIONS CHSAA Representative Jenn Roberts-Uhlig – Assistant Commissioner CHSCA – Board MembersVirginia (Ginny) Lorbeer, Spirit PresidentKeri Trimble, 5A Pom, Mountain Vista, Vice PresidentKaren Bryan, SecretaryTobi Whitehead, 3A Cheer, StrasburgKim MacTaggart, 5A Cheer, Bear CreekLinda Elliott, 3A Cheer, SheridanWendy Coppersmith, 4A Cheer, WindsorEvan Elliott, Advisor to High School Programs

SPIRIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Kylie Russell (Chair) – Adams 12 Five Star Tobi Whitehead – StrasburgShae Krentz – WileySuzie Triplett – FrederickEno Ocansey – Far NortheastMia Brown – Cherokee TrailJesse Nino – Mountain ViewLiz Heidrick – HotchkissRick Jacoby – BennettMelanie Taylor – Ignacio

Virginia Lorbeer/CHSAA Impact Coach Scholarship This $1,000 scholarship recognizes an impactful spirit coach who shows dedication to their program through their efforts to further the educational and athletic opportunities for their student athletes The deadline to submit nominations for this scholarship will be November 27 The nomination form for this scholarship will be available on chsaa.org under the spirit pageThe scholarship recipient will be announced and presented at the state competition

UPDATES FROM CHSAA 2019 Philosophy - mission, support school, programs, sportsmanship & goal of competition Organizations: CHSCA - President Ginny Lorbeer, CHSAA, CSCA Coaching Registration - Coach who has sole responsibility or will be left alone with students must complete the follow:CHSAA Digital Platform powered by PlanetHS.com - formerly Arbiter1st and/or 2nd year coaches are required to attend the CHSCA clinicTake online coaches test (annually) MUST attend approved CHSAA rules meeting (annually)Take NFHS concussion course online or approved concussion course (annually)Mental Health course or district training

UPDATES FROM CHSAA 2019 CHSAA’s expectations of you - Know your rules, your job, be consistent, be fair & honest. We are CHSAA.​ Bulletin/NFHS Rules Book - Choreographers need the rule book! You can order additional books through CHSAA for $10. It’s YOUR responsibility to know the NFHS & CHSAA rules.​ Setting the safety standards (supervision, certified coach, injury reports, emergency plans, communication, trainer, hair, jewelry, etc.)​Communication (administrators, parents, other coaches, student-athletes) i.e. handbook

UPDATES FROM CHSAA 2019 5 day practice (not consecutive) can start counting August 12, 2019​ Sunday contact – National Championships - Approval from Principal and CHSAA​ Varsity team maximums (CHSAA By-laws). No alternates on roster​.You can have two teams within different disciplines / one coach per team​You can only have ONE Varsity team represented at the State Competition in each discipline Transfer for Spirit – Don’t let any athlete attend your practice without prior clearance from your Athletic Director​Outside competition – must get permission, out of state travel CHSAA approves

UPDATES FROM CHSAA 2019 State Entry Deadline – October 18, 2019 -NO EXCEPTIONSCHSAA will only accept ONE entry per divisionVideo Review Deadline – November 19, 2019Not mandatory but HIGHLY encouraged!!!Do NOT send routines in their entirety - only skills for legality checkNEW in 2019: Rules Interpreters will NOT be on the warm-up matRules Interpreters:Cheer: Liz Carey & Brian Franca – CHSAACHEER@CHSAA.orgDance: Tena Preuss - CHSAADANCE@CHSAA.org

UPDATES FROM CHSAA 2019 State Competition…. December 6-7, 2019 (December 4-5, 2020)​ Time Schedule: Friday (All Cheer Prelims) Full Routine & Game Day, Saturday Morning (All Dance Prelims), Saturday Evening (Finals Showcase)​ Addition of Game Day division for cheerJudging panels: 3 separate for cheer & 2 separate for dance. Teams will be pre-loaded on the mat or floor (no run-on necessary)​Affiliation, integrity and intent (State and National Meets)​Music Copyrights​ - USACHEER.org – Preferred music providers / https://nfhslearn.com/courses - FREE course on Copyright & Compliance

UPDATES FROM CHSAA 2019 Cheer Warm Up Area: 4 min. on 1 tumble strip 4 min. on stunt strip (can tumble here too)4 min. on full floorDance Warm Up Area:4 min. stretching4 min. on marley strip4 min. on full sportcount

UPDATES FROM CHSAA 2019 MP3, Ipods, Iphones allowed – NO CDs (BRING any connectors)​ Coaches will be given 15 minute window to file a formal appeal to dispute any technical penalties regarding NFHS rules. This will take place after tech sheets are distributed. No appeals will be accepted for music violations.​ Final score sheets for all teams will be available for pick up within an hour of the announcement of the final awards in each division. Pick up at Registration table. If not picked up, they will be mailed the Wednesday after the event.​There will be no review of score sheets at the state tournament.​You may contact Jenn the following Monday to discuss any concerns

UPDATES FROM CHSAA 2019 All-State – All-State Games will be held at Adams State in Alamosa June 11-13, 2020 Each CHSCA coach can nominate 1 graduating senior Nominations December 1-12, 2019To be able to nominate, you must be a member of CHSCA. For more info., see www.colohsca.org.

WHY DO WE HAVE SAFETY GUIDELINES Athlete Safety Progression of the Activity Clarity and Simplicity - Guidelines are not safe if they cannot be understoodUnderstand there will always be “grey” areas…but minimize risk as much as possible

HOW TO READ THE FEDERATION BOOK 2019-20 Rule Changes Points of Emphasis Rules CommitteePhilosophyDefinitionsCheer RulesDance RulesPictures of Examples

HOW TO READ THE FEDERATION BOOK Identifying the Rules Rule 3.5.2b “3” - Stands for section of the book (1=Definitions, 2=General Risk Management, 3=Cheer, 4=Dance“5” - Stands for the Section “2” - Stands for the Article “b” - what letter within the article for specific rule

HOW TO INTERPRET A RULE 1 st – Determine how you would “define” the skill2nd – Review it’s definition to ensure interpretation is correct3rd – Review legality guidelines for the skill Don’t forget to read the “Situations” for specific examples

PHILOSOPHY Support for other athletic programs Boost school spirit; promote good sportsmanship; develop good, positive crowd involvementPositive representatives of the schoolCenter on “leading” or “directing” the cheering of students and fansCompetition should serve to develop leadership, confidence, and skillCompetition should be a secondary consideration for spirit groups unless designated as being a purely competitive teamCompetition should not interfere with primary responsibility of spirit groups

SPORTSMANSHIP We are all responsible for sportsmanship – coaches, athletes, parents, judges, spectators, etc. Are we teaching AND modeling the behavior we want from our athletes? Role in the school – selected for athletic ability, traits & potential leadership, representative of your program & communitySpirit is special – Has influence on culture/climate of their communityHelp bring back the positive atmosphere, the respect/etiquette that made cheerleaders unique, change culture & reputation in community

SPORTSMANSHIP / GAME ETIQUETTE Greet the visiting team – build relationships Support own team, rather than against opponent Avoid/discourage “cheer & dance offs” & “tumble offs” – it escalates & creates a “better than you” attitudeEngage in spirit raising activities & crowd engagement – create this!Actively discourage crowd behaviors that do not promote positive sportsmanshipHelp prepare our athletes to be strong/positive leaders, so they can to lead the change in our culture

2019-20 RULE CHANGES Rule 1 - Revised definitions of dive roll and switch “up” Rule 2 - Moved items that pertain to both cheer/dance into the General Risk Management section 2-1-5 - Clarifies discarding props made of hard material3-1-8, 4-1-8 - Restricts jumps & tumbling if wearing walking boot or cast3-2-7, 4-2-7 - List of exceptions were modified for extended stunts that require spotters3-2-8, 4-2-8 - Clarifies requirement of spotter on single base prep-level stunts/toss shoulder stands

2019-20 RULE CHANGES 3-3-3 - Braced inversions can be caught by new catchers which is consistent with other braced inversion rules 3-4, 4-4 - Horizontal and straight body language was redundant and removed stipulation for the position of catchers Rule 3-3-5 - Allows one person to brace a flip inversionRule 3-3-6a - Allows inversions to release to extended levelRule 3-3-6c - Allows contact to be initiated and maintained by top person or the base for inversions3-3-7, 4-3-7 - Allows top person in a prone position below prep level to hold objects while performing a roll discount

2019-20 RULE CHANGES 3-5-4, 4-5-2c - Definition revised and rule now allows for switch up 3-5-5 - Allows vertical releases to begin at prep level or above (high-to-high) 3-6-2, 4-6-2 - Post or bracer can connect the top person - when reaching full split position3-6-3, 4-6-3 - Simplified braced suspended split rule - one bracer has hand-to-hand/arm contact

2019-20 RULE CHANGES Rule 3-7-9 - For cradle dismounts with a bracer - Top can make ¼ turn around bracer and bracers in double base preps do not require spotter 4-3-3c - Clarifies language regarding contact between bracers and top person during inversion 4-4-3 - Allows participants to move under dance lifts4-5-3a - Top person cannot be released to a horizontal position from prep level

GENERAL RISK MANAGEMENT Team members must conform to NFHS rules Athletes must be bona fide students Appropriate warm up must proceed physical activitiesFingernails, including artificial nails, must be keep short – near end of fingersHair must be worn in manner appropriate for activity

GENERAL RISK MANAGEMENT Practice sessions & surfaces must be suitable for activityWhen using props made of hard material or have sharp edges - top may NOT release prop to the ground, person on ground must gently toss or place propNo gum / candyNo stunting or tumbling while game ball is in playAnyone bleeding, has an open wound, or has amount of blood on uniform must be directed to leave activity until appropriate cleaned.Anyone exhibiting signs, symptoms, behaviors of a concussion shall be removed until cleared by a professional.

APPAREL / ACCESSORIES Wearing “hard” jewelry is not permitted except when securely affixed to costume or hair - religious medals may be taped to body Hair must be worn in manner appropriate for activity Apparel and accessories must cover midriffA participant in a full head/or body costume, or loose flowing costume must not spot, execute stunts/lift or tumble with exception of forward roll or cartwheelFootwear must be appropriate for activityAt minimum must cover the ball of the foot – can be barefoot on a floorFootwear that covers the entire foot and have non-slip soles must be worn for stunts/lifts at prep level or above in which the tops foot/feet are in the hands of bases or in airborne tumbling – except front and side aerialsGlitter needs to adhere to body / be laminated if used on signs, props

STUNTING PERSONNEL A base must not: Assume a backbend, headstand or handstand Hold objects in hand that supporting a top personBase(s) of extended stunts must have both feet in direct weight-bearing contact with performance surfaceBracer must not provide primary support for the top personSpotter must not provide primary support for the top person, but can help control building and dismounting

STUNTING PERSONNEL In stunts/lifts that require a spotter, a spotter must: Be in proper location with appropriate body position to help minimize risk Remain visually focused on head, neck and shoulders of top personIn stunts/lifts that require a spotter, a spotter must not:Grasp soles of top person’s foot, grasp bases hands, place his/her torso under stunt, hold objects in hand, stand with hands behind back

STUNTING PERSONNEL A spotter is required for extended stunts or transitions that stop in an extended position, except for the following:Chair, Russian list, Double-base Split Catch, Double-Base vertical T-lift, Triple-base stunts in which top person is horizontal, Triple-base suspended splits, Triple-base straddle sit A spotter is required for tosses to single-base prep-level stunts in which the foot/feet of the top person are in the hands of the base and tosses to single-base shoulder stands

EXTENDED STUNTS W/OUT SPOTTERS

INVERSIONS Definition of Inverted : Shoulders below waist An inverted top person may pass through an extended position, but must not begin, end, pause, or stop in extended inverted position

INVERSIONS, BRACED ROLLS & FLIPS Braced Inversion: A pyramid in which a braced top person is in an inverted position (shoulders below waist).Braced Roll: A pyramid in which a braced top person performs hip-over-head rotation while in contact with a person on the performance surface.Braced Flip: Not permitted in Dance/Drill/Pom

BRACED INVERSIONS THAT DO NOT FLIP/ROLL Inverted top person has at least two bases or a base and a spotter Inverted top person must not be released Top person and at least one bracer maintain hand-to-hand/arm contact

BRACED ROLLS IN PYRAMID Braced Roll: A pyramid in which a braced top person performs hip-over-head rotation while in contact with a person on the performance surface.The inverted top person has at least two bases or base and a spotterThe bracer(s) have two bases or a base and a spotter

ALL OTHER INVERSIONS Dismounts from inverted stunts to a cradle or an upright position on the performance surface are permitted provided the top does no more than a ½ turn Inversions where the base of support begins and remains below prep level:At least one person shall maintain contact with top person until the top is no longer inverted or his/her hands are on the performance surface.

ALL OTHER INVERSIONS Inversions where base of support begins or passes through prep level: At least two people on performance surface be in position to protect head/neck of top personMaintain contact between at least one base and top person’s upper body (waist & above, which could be hands/arms) until top is no longer inverted.Top must not go to an inverted position on the performance surface from prep level or higherIf caught in a cradle, load or stunt by catchers who are not the original bases, new catchers are in place and not involved in any other skill when transition is initiated

INVERSIONS & PROPS Inverted top person must not hold props in hands, except during a transition from and inverted position on the performance surface to a non-inverted stunt or from a prone position below prep level to a forward roll dismount.

NON-RELEASE STUNTS Limited to two levels high Stunts/lifts where base(s) support an extended top person under the foot/feet and stop in extended position are not permitted in Dance/Drill/Pom Partner stunts and pyramids may not pass over, under or through other partner stunts or pyramidsTop person may be moved from a vertical position to a horizontal or cradle position i if:Top begins at or below prep level and does not pass through extendedAt least two catchers catch upper body of top personIf new catchers, they remain close and in position before movement to horizontal position

NON-RELEASE STUNTS / LIFTS In pyramids where one extended stunt braces another extended stunt, the connection must not be hand/arm to foot/leg

RELEASE STUNTS The following release stunts are not permitted in Dance/Drill/Pom Tosses Braced release stunts and braced released transitionsSwitch ups

RELEASE STUNTS Non-braced released stunts and transitions are permitted: Top person must begin and end at prep level or below Top person must not begin or end invertedTop person must be directed vertically and caught by original basesBases and spotters remain in original locationsParticipant must pass over or under the other participants or props or through propsTop person must not make more than 1 ¼ turn twists during the release

SUSPENDED STUNTS Non-braced suspended splits that begin at or below prep level must have two bases and top person must have both hands in contact with at least one base.Non-braced suspended splits that begin at or pass through prep level or above are permitted provided all of the following conditions are met:a. At least 3 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 or post to adjust positionc. At least 2 of the bases support under the top person’s legs, and the third base may support under the legs or be in contact with the top person’s hands.

SUSPENDED STUNTS Braced suspended splits are permitted if: Top person has at least two bases Top person and at least one bracer maintain continuous hand-to-hand/arm contact

SUSPENDED SPLITS

DISMOUNTS Dismounts to the performing surface from prep level or above: Assistance from a base or spotter is required and must slow the momentum of the top person If dismount involves a skill (e.g. toe touch, twist, etc.) require 2 bases or a base and a spotter. Assistance from a base or spotter is required and assistance must is required from at least one base or spotter. This assistance must be sufficient to slow the momentum of the top person.No more than 1 ¼ rotationsBases can make up to ¼ turn, otherwise can only move for safety purposesCradles - No props made of hard material or sharp edges

DISMOUNTS Cradles - A skill (toe touch, twist, etc.) must not be performed to a cradle in dance/drill/pom Cradle dismounts where bracer is involved after bases release the top: At least two basesConstant hand-to-hand/arm contact between top and bracerEach top and bracer have separate spotterException - shoulder sits, thigh standsBracer isn’t primary supportRelease is vertical up and downTop person is not released to new catchersBases and bracers remain in place during dismount

TUMBLING Tumbling over or rebounding over a stunt, person or prop is not allowed except non-airborne tumbling over a person or prop on performance surface Tumbling while holding props is not permitted except for: Forward roll and backward rollHolding pom(s) during airborne or non-airborne tumbling skills in which hand(s) are not being used for support. Props shall not be made of hard material, have corners or sharp edges.

TUMBLING Tumbling over or rebounding over a stunt, person or prop is not allowed except non-airborne tumbling over a person or prop on performance surface Tumbling with signs and poms: forward roll and backward roll Tumbling with poms: airborne skills only (tucks, aerials)Twisting tumbling are only allowed on grass, a mat, rubberized trackMust not jump from standing or squatting position backwards onto neck, shoulders, or hands - kip-up/rubber band Headstands, headspins, and headsprings where hands are not used for support are not permitted

DROPS Airborne drops that go directly to thighs, splits, knees or seat on the performance surface are not permitted unless weight is first borne on hands or feet or the descent is controlled. Falling from a standing position directly to stomach or back is not permitted

PROPS AS BASES Weight-bearing surface of props used as bases must not exceed 5 feet in height Performing on props is limited to 2 high Inversions on props are permitted if:Top person has at least one foot in weight-bearing contact with prop and supporting surface is at least 2 feet by 2 feet orTop person is lying on a prop that is 1 foot wide and not more than 3 feet high

PROPS AS BASES Top person in a prop that is over 3 feet must maintain contact with the prop until dismounting except when performance area for each top person is at least 3 feet by 3 feet When transitioning from a prop to a stunt/lift, the new bases must be in contact with top person before he/she leaves the prop

SPOTTING ON PROPS Spotter must be in proper location with appropriate body position to help minimize risk Spotter may touch, grasp or move prop provided he/she remains visually focused on head and shoulders of top If a spotter is required, a spotter must not:Grasp bottom of top person’s foot, place his/her torso under the prop or top person, hold objects in hands, stand with hands behind back

DISMOUNTS FROM PROPS Dismounts from props that start in or pass through an inverted position are not permitted except for the following: Forward suspend rolls to performance surface or cradle Forward rolls to performance surface from props that are low enough for top to put hands on the performance surface prior to dismountingDismounts to the performance surface from props higher than 3 feet must have an assisted landingSkills (e.g., toe touch, twist, etc.) are not permitted unless top person has hand-to-hand or hand-to-prop contract prior to landing.Cradles from props higher than 3 feet are not permitted

HELPFUL RESOURCES https://chsaanow.com/ www.CheerRules.org https://www.nfhs.org/activities-sports/spirit/Cheer Video Review: CHSAACHEER@CHSAA.orgDance Video Review: CHSAADANCE@CHSAA.org

CORRECTIONS IN NFHS BOOK