Cheerleader Tryout Scoring Criteria

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Table of Contents
I. PHILOSOPHY/PURPOSE
X. REPLACEMENTS
II. OBJECTIVES
XI. MAINTAINING ELIGIBILITY
A. Eligibility Concerning Credits
1. Conditions
2. Regaining Eligibility
3. Summer School
B. Eligibility Concerning Grades
1. Academic Requirements
2. Academic Suspension
III. DEFINITION
IV. TRYOUT ELIGIBILITY
A. Enrolment
B. Academic Grades
C. Conduct
V. COMMITMENT
VI. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
VII. COST COVERED BY THE GISD
VIII. STUDENT COST
IX. SELECTION
A. Basis
B. Location
C. Tryouts
1. Packets
2. Procedures
D. Squad Makeup
E. Judging Criteria
1. Scoring Breakdown
2. Minimum Scores
F. Judges
1. Number
2. Minority Judges
3. Certification
4. Statement of Acquaintance
5. Basis
6. In District Judges
G. Panel Tryouts
H. Score Tabulation
1. Entry
2. Score Calculation
3. Minimum Requirements
4. Score Retention
5. Statement of Finality
6. Ties
I. For Varsity Candidates Only
1. JV Deficiency
2. Stipulations
J. Exceptions
1. Ties
2. Injury
3. Video Usage Guidelines
K. Notification
L. Request for Scores
1. Candidate Request
2. Parental Request
3. Conditions
XII. GENERAL CONDUCT
A. Statement Concerning Conduct
B. Statement Concerning Social Media
C. Discipline
1. Suspension
2. Expulsion/Alternative Education Center
3. Drugs, Alcohol, Tabaco and Illegal Activity
4. Removal/Resignment
XIII. RECOMMENDATIONS & GUIDELINES FOR
CHEERLEADING SAFETY
XIV. CHEERING ACTIVITIES
A. Football
1. All Squads
2. Varsity Cheerleaders
3. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders
4. Freshman Cheerleaders
B. Volleyball
C. Basketball
D. Other Activities
XV. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES/BOOSTER CLUBS
XVI. COMPETITION SQUADS
XVII. INCLIMENT WEATHER
XVIII. TRANSPORTATION
XIX. BOOSTER CLUBS
XX. MONIES COLLECTED BY SPONSORS
Appendix 1 – Student Cost Estimate
Appendix 2 – GISD Centralized Tryouts
Appendix 3 – GISD Cheer Judging Criteria
Appendix 4 – Jump/Tumbling Scoring Criteria
Appendix 5 – Stipulations For Placing Varsity Candidates
on JV Squad
Appendix 6 – GISD Deduction System
Appendix 7 – Safety
GISD HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADER CONSTITUTION AND PROCEDURES
I. PHILOSOPHY/PURPOSE
IV. TRYOUT ELIGIBILITY
Being a cheerleader is an honor and special
privilege. Cheerleaders and spirit groups
exist to promote good sportsmanship, good
citizenship, wholesome, and enthusiastic
school spirit and are first and foremost
representatives of their school.
Cheerleaders should exemplify both
individual and group behavior suitable to
their position and in accordance with the
rules as stated in the GISD Student Code of
Conduct. Members of these groups have a
fundamental responsibility to play a
leadership role in building teamwork and
helping the school achieve its goals and
objectives. Because of these
responsibilities, members of the
cheerleading squad will be expected to
maintain a higher standard of behavior both
on and off campus and academic
achievement than that of their peers.
A. Enrollment
1. A student is eligible to try out
for cheerleader if either of the two
conditions is met:
a. At the time of the tryout, the
student is enrolled in the Garland
Independent School District and is
trying out at the school where the
student is registered to attend for the
next school year.
or
b. If the student is not currently
enrolled in the GISD, but is
registered to attend a GISD
campus for the next school year, the
student may try out at that campus.
2. A student may try out at only
one GISD school.
B. Academic Grades
1. Students must have passed all
subjects the preceding grading
period in order to participate
in all of the out-of-school
workshops and judging.
2. If a student failed one or more
course(s), he/she may try out for
cheerleader. The tryout for a
student who has failed a course is
limited to one day participation
before the judges.
3. If a student is academically
ineligible for any two grading
periods prior to cheerleading
tryouts, that student is not
eligible for cheerleading tryouts
without joint - approval from both
the principal and sponsor/coach.
C. Conduct
1. Any student who has an
excessive number of disciplinary
referrals, has been placed in inbuilding suspension, suspended
from school, or has been placed
in an Alternative Education
Center by any GISD campus
administrator will not be eligible
to participate in tryouts without
II. OBJECTIVES
Cheerleaders are expected to be physically
and mentally skilled in learning and
remembering cheers. They are also
expected to be able to publicly demonstrate
a skill level suitable for the team position
and the timing necessary for group
performance. Off the field, they are to
enthusiastically support all athletic teams
through advertisement, personal attitude,
and attendance at events chosen by the
sponsor/coach and approved by the
principal.
III. DEFINITION
Cheerleading year: The rules and
procedures outlined in this constitution are
in effect from the time the student is
selected to the cheerleading squad until the
next tryout date. This does not include the
academic guidelines. Because of TEA
rules, the academic policies are in effect for
a school year.
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joint-approval from both the
principal and sponsor/coach.
2. Areas to be reviewed will
include but not be limited to the
reasons for the referrals,
academic grades, other discipline
records, student attitude, and any
other factors deemed relevant by
V. COMMITMENT
Participation in the GISD cheerleading
program carries both a significant time and
financial commitment. Each cheerleader is
expected to meet all financial
responsibilities identified by their specific
campus. Dedication to, and the prioritization
of, cheerleading is obligatory from all
cheerleaders to meet the objectives of the
program. Candidates selected to be a
member of the cheerleading squad are
expected to maintain their commitment to
the activity for the full cheerleading year.
Prior to making commitments to be involved
in other school activities, cheerleaders
should carefully consider specific program
requirements, as involvement in other
activities may cause participation and time
conflicts with cheerleading duties. Any
cheerleader who voluntarily quits the squad
before the end of the cheerleading year
without the approval of the principal and
sponsor/coach will not be allowed to try out
for the next year on any GISD campus.
VI. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
It is the responsibility of each cheerleader to
meet all financial obligations. Every effort is
made to make all expenses minimal. A list
of expenditures and their possible value is
listed in the constitution. Failure to meet the
stated financial obligations will result in a
principal review which may lead to removal
from the squad.
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VII. COSTS COVERED BY GISD
A. Uniforms
The purchasing of new uniforms
is on a three-year rotation basis.
The uniform provided by the GISD
will include 1 skirt (female) or 1
pants (male), and 2 shells or
sweaters per squad within the
given budget year.
B. Campus Cheer Budget
A minimum cheerleader supply
budget of $1,500 will be provided
by the principal. This budget will
cover items such as paint, paper,
tape, etc.
C. Letter Jackets
Letter jackets will only be
provided to Varsity cheerleaders
who have not received a jacket in
another sport or in academics.
Orders for letter jackets must be
turned in to the Director of Fine
Arts prior to May 15 of each year
by the Varsity sponsor/coach.
VIII. STUDENT COSTS
*See Appendix 1
IX. SELECTION
A. Basis
The procedures for selection are
based on the Board Policies of the
Garland Independent School District
and from the guidelines in this
handbook.
B. Location
* See Appendix 2
1. The Garland Independent
School District will hold a
centralized tryout for the selection
of the high school cheerleading
squads. The goal of the
centralized tryout will be to
provide a consistent, equitable
and monitored tryout process for
all high school cheerleader
candidates across the district.
The tryouts will be held on a
Saturday in the Spring to be
determined by the principals and
Fine Arts Department. The date
will not be during the week of the
State-mandated testing.
2. The principal of the school
hosting the tryouts will chair a
committee composed of the
host school varsity cheerleader
sponsor/coach, and the following
year varsity sponsor/coach
and a member of the Fine Arts
Department. The committee will
be responsible for facilitating
the tryouts. The host
sponsor/coach and Director of
Fine Arts or his designee will be
present during the entire process.
Building principals will be present
during the tryout for their school.
3. Parents will not be allowed in
the building during any phase of
the tryouts.
C. Tryouts
1. Packets
Each sponsor/coach will be
responsible for the preparation
and distribution of a packet of
information to be made available
to all candidates. This
information will include specific
tryout dates, times, attire, and
procedures. The building
principal and the Fine Arts
Department must approve this
information prior to distribution.
Cheerleading packets from all
secondary campuses will be
posted on the GISD cheerleader
website. Candidates and parents
must sign a form stating that they
understand and will comply with
all information in the packet
before the student is allowed to
participate in the tryout process.
2. Procedures
The following procedures are to
be followed to the letter. Any
deviations require approval
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from the Superintendent or Fine
Arts Department.
a. Tryouts cannot take place prior to
the date stated in the Operational
Information for the Campus
Implementation of the GISD
Desegregation Plan handbook
published by the Division of
Administration.
b. High school cheerleaders shall be
selected by a scoring method that
assigns a weight of 100% to the
ratings assigned by a panel of
certified judges. Students wishing to
try out for the cheerleading squad
must file an application and parent
permission form with the team
sponsor/coach by the first day of the
clinic before the clinic begins.
Schools may elect to set an earlier
date for turn in (ex. at the parent
meeting), but no student will be
penalized as long as the information
is turned in by the clinic date before
the clinic begins.
c. There will be no application fees
or tryout fees for students trying out
for cheerleader at the high school
level.
e. Cheerleader candidates wanting
to participate in an optional
cheerleader workshop may be
charged a small fee, not to exceed
$10.00, if the school chooses to host
a pre-tryout workshop.
f. Cheerleader candidates are
required to submit the Preparticipation Medical
Evaluation-Medical History form
prior to tryouts. The form outlines in
detail the questions which, if
answered yes, require the candidate
to show proof of a physical exam.
Once a candidate is selected as a
member of the cheerleader squad,
the cheerleader will be required to
complete the physical form. ALL
cheerleaders must complete this
form each year. Per UIL rules the
physical must be dated after May 1.
Most schools will offer low cost
physicals through the athletic
department during the month of
May.
g. If a candidate is academically
ineligible or does not attend the
clinic for any reason, it is the
responsibility of that candidate to
make arrangements with the
sponsor/coach or principal to receive
a tryout number.
h. Each campus sponsor/coach and
principal will establish a uniform
tryout outfit. Every item of clothing
should be carefully considered to
insure equity, affordability, and
safety for the students during the
tryout procedure. This uniform
should be limited to plain white polostyle shirt with no visible logo, a solid
colored short (style to be determined
by the sponsor/coach), and any type
of white athletic shoe.
i. Mats will be available in all tryout
gyms. It is each candidate’s choice
to use or not use the mats. Certified
judges will be instructed to score
each candidate on the difficulty
and execution of the candidate’s
tumbling skills.
j. Any student who arrives at the
tryout site after the tryouts for that
campus have started will not be
allowed to try out
D. Squad Makeup
1. The varsity squad will be made
up of 16 cheerleaders. They will
be the top scoring four
seniors, the top scoring four
juniors, and the eight highest
scoring candidates of the
remaining juniors and seniors.
2. The junior varsity squad will
have 12 cheerleaders. It will be
open to sophomores only.
3. The freshmen squad will
consist of 12 incoming freshmen
members. All candidates must
meet the minimum scoring
requirements in order to be
placed on a squad.
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4. In the event that there are not
enough candidates who earn the
minimum score, the squad
makeup may be smaller than
indicated above.
5. Combining squads for various
purposes is at the discretion of
each campus.
6. Candidates that make the
minimum score, but are not in the
top V.16/JV.12/F.12, may not be
placed on an inappropriate grade
level squad for any reason.
7. Exception see JV Deficiency
IX.I.1.
E. Judging Criteria
* See the Appendix 3
1. Scoring Breakdown
Entrance
Presence/Poise (5)
Tumbling during run-in (10)
Spirit/Enthusiasm (5)
Jumps
Toe Touch (10)
Right Hurdler (5)
Left Hurdler (5)
Optional Jump (5)
*See Appendix 4
Cheer
Motion Technique (10)
Voice/Projection (5)
Incorporation (5)
Chant (5)
Timing (5)
Projection (5)
Dance
Timing (5)
2. Minimum Scores
Each candidate must score a
minimum percentage of points in
order to be placed on a
cheerleading squad.
7th grade – 30%
8th grade – 35%
Freshmen – 40%
Junior Varsity – 45%
Varsity – 50%
F. Judges
1. Number
There will be five judges on each
panel.
2. Minority Judges
Every attempt should be made
and documented to secure a
minority judge on each panel.
3. Certification
Judges will be officially certified
by the USASF, NCA, UCA or ACA.
4. Statement of Acquaintance
Judges should not be hired to
judge tryouts if they have tutored
or taught the cheerleader
candidates during the current
school year. Every attempt should
be made to hire judges who
have not worked with students in
the GISD area. However, with
the hundreds of camps in the
state of Texas, attended by
thousands of cheerleaders and
taught by hundreds of instructors,
it may be possible at some time
that a member of the judging
panel may have had some contact
with a candidate who is trying out.
5. Basis
Judges will be instructed to judge
the candidates based only on the
mastery of the skills that they see
demonstrated during the tryouts.
6. In District Judges
GISD Cheerleader/Drill Team
sponsors/coaches may not serve
as a judge for GISD cheerleader
tryouts.
G. Panel Tryouts
Panel tryouts will be closed to
everyone except judges, principals,
and principals' designees.
Sponsors/coaches will not be
present in the tryout room/area.
There will be no students, parents,
or existing cheerleaders in the tryout
room/area, nor will they be involved
in the collection or tabulation of
scores. Any deviation by the
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candidates from the tryout
requirements may result in the
disqualification of the candidate.
H. Score Tabulation
1. Entry
Each of the five judges will enter
each candidates’ scores
electronically. At the conclusion
of the tryouts, a technical
assistant will download all of the
judges’ individual score sheets
into a master database. It will be
the responsibility of the building
principal or his/her designee to
bring the student names and
numbers to the tryout site.
Candidates will then be ranked
from high to low and the
appropriate number selected for
each squad. The District-wide
formula for tabulating final scores
should be as follows:
a. Each judge may award up to 100
points total per candidate
b. The high and low judges’ scores
will be dropped
c. The remaining three scores will be
averaged together to get the judges’
average score.
d. This number will count 100%.
2. Score Calculation
Scores will be calculated to two
decimal points.
3. Minimum Requirements
Each candidate must score the
minimum percentage of points for
their squad in order to be placed
on a cheerleading squad.
* See section VII.E.2.
4. Score Retention
Scores will be left in the office of
the principal until winners and
non-winners are notified.
Original scoring sheets will be
retained for 30 days following the
tryout date.
5. Statement of Finality
Scores given to a student by an
individual judge will not be
changed by a sponsor/coach,
principal, or the Fine Arts
Department. Complaints about
any aspect of the tryout process
are subject to the requirements of
GISD Board Policy FNG (LOCAL),
Copies of such policy may be
obtained from the school
principal.
6. Ties
In the case of a tie, see section
VII.J.
I. For Varsity Candidates Only
1. JV Deficiency
In the event that there are fewer
than 12 candidates trying out for
Junior Varsity cheerleader, the
campus administrator will have
the option of offering the available
positions on the JV squad to the
Varsity candidates who were not
selected to the Varsity squad.
2. Stipulations.
a. The Varsity candidates must have
scored the JV minimum score of at
least 45%.
b. Varsity candidates and their
parents must sign a letter of
intention to be considered
for this option BEFORE the day of
tryouts.
*See Appendix 5
J. Exceptions
1. Ties
a. In the case of a tie, both students
shall be selected.
b. The Fine Arts Department must
be notified prior to the
announcement of winners when a tie
is involved.
2. Injury
a. In the case of physical injury prior
to the tryout, the Fine Arts
Department must be notified for
permission to have any deviations in
the tryout procedure.
b. A video can only be used after
notification of the Fine Arts
Department, and only in the case of
an injury that impairs a student from
participating in a “specific skill” of the
tryout. If a video is used, only a
small segment of the video that
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shows the “specific skill” done by the
student prior to the tryout may be
judged.
c. A medical doctor's note
indicating the specific skill the
student is incapable of
performing will be required prior to
video use.
3. Video Usage Guidelines
a. The judges shall be instructed to
consider "absence of pressure," lack
of physical/respiratory exertion,
vocal ability, and note if a
cheerleader is using a hard or
spring floor when performing
specific skills" on video.
b. The candidate must perform each
individual “specific skill” required in
the tryout to receive credit/points.
c. No score reduction or credit shall
be exercised due to the claimed
injury. However, in light of the
above considerations, a perfect
score for any “specific skill” or
category should be rare.
d. Sponsor/coaches will make these
guidelines available to judges if a
video is used for tryout.
K. Notification
After all tryout scores for a school
are tabulated and confirmed by the
principal and sponsor/coach, each
candidate will be given an
envelope with instructions to
candidates on how to find out the
results of the tryouts. No results will
be distributed at the tryout site.
Final results for each school will be
published on the GISD internet
website. Candidates will be given
the website address at the
conclusion of the tryouts. Other
acceptable forms of notification
include the use of a call-out/call-in
system and/or posting the results at
the school. This list should be in
alphabetical order with no indication
of ranking.
L. Request for Scores
1. Candidate Request
Any candidates wishing to receive
their scores quickly should
provide a stamped, selfaddressed envelope to the
sponsor/coach prior to the
tryouts. Individual score sheets
will be mailed no later than the
Monday following tryouts. Other
requests for scores can be made
through the school principal.
2. Parental Request
Parents may request to see their
own child's score (no rank
scores) from the principal or
his/her designee. By law, all other
student scores are protected and
cannot be shared with anyone
except the sponsor/coach,
principal, or principal designee.
3. Conditions
Principals or sponsors/coaches
may release the composite
scores/tally sheet of all students
to any parent under the following
conditions:
a. No names or identifying numbers
that would indicate the tryout order
or results of individual students will
be released.
b. No judge’s names or identifying
numbers that would indicate which
judge gave which score will be
released.
c. The cut off number may be
released.
d. The final tally sheet may be
released as long as they cannot
identify individual students or tryout
order cannot be identified.
e. The original judge's score sheets
will not be released to parents or
students.
may fill the opening based on the tryout
rank scores. Any replacement will take
place on or before the first day of the first
school term and is at the principal's and
sponsor/coach's discretion.
XI. MAINTAINING ELIGIBILITY
A. Eligibility Concerning Credits
1. Conditions
To be eligible at the beginning of
the school year students must
have earned the accumulated
number of credits in state
approved courses indicated
below:
a. Beginning of the tenth grade year
- at least 6 units toward graduation.
b. Beginning of the eleventh grade
year - at least 12 units toward
graduation or a total of 5 units that
count toward graduation that have
been earned during the 12 months
preceding the first day of the current
school year.
c. Beginning of the twelfth grade
year - at least 18 units toward
graduation or a total of
5 units current school year.
2. Regaining Eligibility Lost due to
Credits
A student who lacks the
prescribed number of units shall
remain ineligible for all
extracurricular competition or
performance for the first grading
period of the fall term. If at that
time the student has passed all
classes for the grading period, the
student becomes eligible.
3. Summer School Students may
apply credits completed in
summer school or by
correspondence toward
eligibility requirements.
X. REPLACEMENTS
If a member of the cheerleading squad
moves (or there is an opening for any
reason), the principal and sponsor/coach
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B. Eligibility Concerning Grades
1. Academic Requirement
In order to be eligible for any
grading period following the initial
grading period of a school year,
a student shall not have a
recorded grade average lower
than 70, on a scale of 0-100, in
any course for the preceding
grading period.
2. Academic Suspension
A student whose recorded
grading period average in any
course is lower than a 70 at the
end of a grading period will be
placed on Academic Probation
and suspended from competition
or performance. A suspension
continues for at least three weeks
and is not removed during the
school year until the student is
passing all subjects taken. This
suspension shall become
effective seven calendar days
after the last day of the period
during which the grade lower than
70 was earned.
a. Refer to Local FM policy for list of
courses that are exempt from this
policy.
b. A student who regains eligibility at
the end of a grading period or threeweek grading period shall not
become eligible until the end of the
school day seven calendar
days later.
c. Students on academic probation
must continue to attend classes and
all practices, must sit out of all
performances, and may not sit with
or ride with the team to
appearances or performances.
Ineligible students are not allowed to
wear the cheerleading uniform. This
state policy does not apply to social
activities.
d. If an average of below 70 exists
for two (2) grading periods in the
same course or in different courses
during the school year, the student
will be removed from the
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cheerleading squad for the balance
of the school year. This will not
include the courses designated in
board policy as exempt from the
ineligibility rule.
XII. GENERAL CONDUCT RULES
* See Appendix 6
A. Statement Concerning Conduct
Cheerleaders are expected to
behave in a manner that is
becoming to the individual, as well
as to the organization they
represent. They should be aware
that in or out of uniform they are
representatives of the cheerleading
squad and the high school they
attend and should act accordingly.
Proper manners should be used at
all times to address adults. Mutual
respect and politeness toward
members within the squad are basic
elements that contribute to the total
success of the squad.
B. Statement Concerning Social Media
Maintaining a higher standard of
conduct will also include ensuring
that cheerleaders’ maintain an
appropriate online presence. The
internet is a worldwide, publicly
accessible form of communication.
Any social media content appearing
on the internet is public domain,
even if it is marked private.
Cheerleaders are responsible for
their personal websites social
media accounts and postings as well
as for postings on other students’
social media accounts. The area of
appropriateness will include, but are
not limited to, language (abbreviated
or alluding to), pictures, suggestive
poses, clothing, reference to alcohol,
drugs, and tobacco. Any question of
appropriateness will be decided by
C. Discipline
Any cheerleader removed from
his/her squad for disciplinary
reasons during the current
cheerleading year on any GISD
campus will not be eligible to
participate in the next tryouts without
joint approval from both the principal
and sponsor/coach. Areas to be
reviewed will include but not be
limited to a review of the reason(s)
for removal and student records
since removal (academic grades,
discipline records, attitude, etc.)
1. Suspension
Students given in or out of school
suspension may not perform,
wear the cheerleader uniform,
or practice with the squad while in
the Reassignment Room or while
suspended plus one calendar
school day.
Anyone given in or out of school
suspension for any reason will be
subject to the following
actions:
a. First Offense - Benched for next
event, Principal/Sponsor/coach
Review, placed on
probation for duration of school year.
b. Second Offense - Removal from
squad.
2. Expulsion/Alternative
Education Center
Any member who is expelled from
school will be removed from the
cheerleading squad for the
remainder of the school year.
Any member placed in the
Alternative Education Program
will be removed from the
cheerleading squad for the
remainder of the school year.
3. Drugs, Alcohol, Tabaco and
Illegal Activity
Any member failing to abide by
published school rules relating to
conduct, possession and/or
use of drugs, alcoholic
beverages, or other illegal
activities will be subject to review
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by the sponsor/coach and
principal. Dismissal from the
group may result from that
review.
The possession and/or use of
alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs or
other illegal activities are
expressly forbidden and will not
be tolerated. Any infraction, on or
off campus, will result in a
principal/director/parent/student
review. Dismissal from the team
may result from this review.
A second infraction will result in
the immediate dismissal from the
cheerleading squad.
4. Removal/Resignment
Any student removed from the
cheerleading squad must also be
removed from the class.
Students who have been
removed and those who
voluntarily quit retain no rights to
team awards, recognitions, etc.,
which are received after
dismissal, although they may
have accrued over the duration of
the school term. They lose all
privileges associated with
cheerleading membership,
including attending cheerleading
only events, using cheerleading
facilities, and wearing cheerleader
attire.
XIII. RECOMMENDATIONS &
GUIDELINES FOR CHEERLEADING
SAFETY
*See Appendix 7
XIV. CHEERING ACTIVITIES
High school cheerleading squads are only
permitted to cheer at two sporting events
per school week. This does not include pep
rallies, assemblies, etc., held during the
school day. Friday night and weekend
performances do not count in the two
activities per week.
A. FOOTBALL
1. Varsity Cheerleaders
a. CL will cheer at all varsity games.
b. Busses are available for all
Varsity games.
2. JV and Freshmen Cheerleaders
a. CL will cheer at all JV/Freshmen
games. You may choose to cheer A
or B team.
b. Busses will only take you to out of
Garland/Rowlett/Sachse games.
3. Playoff Games
a. Playoff games will be covered by
the Varsity Cheerleaders.
b. If JV and FR squads attend
varsity playoff games, they must ride
with the VR squads.
B. VOLLEYBALL
1. VR, JV and FR squads will split
their individual squads to cover
district HOME varsity volleyball
games.
2. JV and Freshmen will select
JV/Freshmen games to cheer at
during the volleyball season when
not cheering Varsity.
3. Playoff games should be
covered.
C. BASKETBALL
1. All Squads DISTRICT GAMES
ONLY
a. No out of town games on Monday
through Thursday nights.
b. No cheering during the holiday
break.
c. Playoff games should be covered.
2.Varsity Cheerleaders
a. All VR boys and girls district
games should be covered.
Revised 2/2016
b. If VR CL are at VR boys game,
then JV or FR CL should cover the
VR girls game and vice versa.
c. JV Cheerleaders JV will cover
Girls’/Boys’ Varsity district games.
d. When not cheering at a VR game,
they will cheer the JV game at
Sponsor/coach's discretion.
3. Freshmen Cheerleaders
a. Freshmen will cover Girls'/Boys'
Varsity district games.
b. When not cheering at a Varsity
Game, they will cheer the Freshmen
game at Sponsor/coach's discretion.
D. OTHER ACTIVITIES
All Squads
It is the sponsor/coach’s discretion
as to what other activities the
cheerleaders will cheer.
You are required to attend each of
these events.
XV. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES/BOOSTER
CLUBS
These activities are at the discretion of the
principal and coaches. Thus, a dollar sign
cannot be assigned to this category.
XVI. COMPETITION SQUADS
Competition Squads are neither encouraged
nor discouraged, but this activity should not
interfere with the regularly scheduled
activities of the cheerleaders. Competitions
events, including UIL Spirit, are beyond the
realm of the standard Cheer requirements.
Whether to have a squad that enters
competition is a decision to be made by the
campus principal and sponsor/coach. The
makeup of an individual campus’
competition squad will be left to the cheer
coaches and the approval of the campus
administration. Competition squads may
consist of any combination of the Varsity, JV
and Freshman squads and may include
members that are not part of the schools
official cheer squads.
XVII. INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather, it will be
the responsibility of the cheerleader
sponsor/coach, in collaboration with the
building principal, to make the decision to
leave the event. The decision will be based
on what is in the best interests of the
students and their health and welfare. If a
parent or student voluntarily leaves a
cheerleading event, they will be subject to
the penalties as outlined in the cheerleading
constitution.
XX. MONIES COLLECTED BY
SPONSORS/COACHES
A. Cheerleader sponsors/coaches
collecting monies from students will give
receipts to students stating the amount
of monies collected and what the money
is to be charged toward (trip, uniform,
spring show, banquet, etc.).
B. Sponsors/coaches WILL keep a
detailed accounting of income and
expenditures of students' monies and
make it available to parents upon
request.
XVIII. TRANSPORTATION
CL squads attending games in the city of
Garland/Rowlett/Sachse may furnish their
own transportation with sponsor/coach and
principal approval. All games out of the city
of Garland/Rowlett/Sachse will require bus
transportation.
XIX. BOOSTER CLUBS
A. Booster clubs are optional, but may
be allowed at the discretion of the
principal and sponsor/coach.
B. Booster clubs are formed by school
patrons to help enrich an organization's
participation in extracurricular activities.
This should be their primary focus.
C. Fund raising activities should support
the educational goals of the school and
cheerleading squad, but they should not
exploit students.
D. Booster clubs should have a board of
directors made up of at least a President,
Vice-President and Treasurer. There
should be at least two signatories on
booster club checks. A detailed list of
income and expenditures should be
published by the Treasurer for the
membership on a monthly basis.
E. Cheerleaders shall not be required to
pay dues to a booster club.
F. Cheerleaders shall not be required to
raise money if a parent prefers to pay the
students' cost.
Revised 2/2016
GISD High School Cheerleader Constitutions And Procedures
Appendix 1
Student Individual Cost Estimate
A.
TRYOUT/APPLICATION FEE
There will be no tryout/application fee.
B.
SUMMER CAMP
1. Camp Fee
2. Transportation
3. Camp Wear
TOTAL FOR CAMP COSTS (ESTIMATE)
C.
UNIFORM
1. Uniform Cleaning
2. Shoes
3. Socks
4. Sweatsuit
5. Sweatshirt
6. Briefs
7. Hair Bows
8. Shirt for Game Days
TOTAL FOR UNIFORM COSTS (ESTIMATE)
D.
F.
PROPS
1. Poms
2. Bag
3. Megaphone
TOTAL FOR PROPS (ESTIMATE)
$300-350
$50-75
$200-250
$550-675
$30-50
$75-100
$8-10
$175-225
$30-50
$20-25
$10-20
$30-45
$378-525
$20-25
$50-60
$60-80
$130-165
TOTAL FOR ABOVE ITEMS (IF ALL PURCHASED) $1058-1365
GISD High School Cheerleader Constitution And Procedures
Appendix 2
Centralized High School Cheerleader
Tryouts
GISD Centralized High School Cheerleader Tryouts
The goal of the centralized tryout will be to provide a consistent, equitable and monitored tryout process
for all high school cheerleader candidates across the district.
The tryouts will be held on a Saturday in the Spring to be selected by the principals and Director of Fine
Arts. If possible, this date should be determined in May of the previous school year and should not be
during the week of six weeks and/or State-mandated testing. SAT testing dates should also be avoided.
This date will be published in the GISD calendar that is prepared by the Communications Department.
The principals will make certain that it is published on each campus calendar and every attempt should be
made to avoid scheduling proms and other activities that may cause conflicts on this date. (If a choir
director chooses to plan a spring trip on this weekend, he/she must understand that there may be students
who will be unable to attend.)
School
School 1
School 2
School 3
School 4
School 5
School 6
School 7
Warm-up
7:30 – 8:00.
9:00 – 9:30
10:30 – 11:00.
12:30 – 1:00
2:00– 2:30
3:30 – 4:00
5:00 – 5:30
Tryout
8:00 – 9:30
9:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 12:30
1:00 – 2:30
2:30 – 4:00
4:00 – 5:30
5:30 – 7:00
**The school in the last time slot (7) will serve as HOST for the tryouts.
Note: Due to the fact that Garland High School is the only facility with three separate gymnasiums, the
tryouts will be held at this location each year.
The principal of the school hosting the tryouts will chair a committee composed of the Director of Fine
Arts, the host school varsity cheerleader sponsor, and the following year varsity sponsor. The committee
will be responsible for facilitating the tryouts. The host sponsor and Director of Fine Arts will be present
during the entire process.
Tryout Coordinator
responsibilities Work with the
GHS sponsor to secure:
• the three gymnasiums. (Any windows that could provide a line of sight from outside should
be covered with paper.) cafeteria for warm-up.
• a hospitality room for the judges.
•
•
•
•
•
Appendix 2
a waiting area for the sponsors.
a secured area with a Windows computer loaded with Excel for tabulation of the scores.
Submit to the Director of Fine Arts a list of judges (UCA/NCA/UCA). Five judges will be
hired for each gym as well as an alternate. (Total of 16 judges)
Every attempt should be made to insure minority representation on each panel. The
alternate judge should be a minority if possible. Sponsor will make certain to document
steps taken to secure minority judges. The Director of Fine Arts will hire the final list of
judges.
Secure the services of an athletic trainer or school nurse. This person can be on-call or on
site. If they are on site all day, they will be paid by the Director of Fine Arts.
Make sure that there will be mats available in each gym. If GHS does not have enough mats,
you will need to put in a work order to have them delivered.
Host sponsor responsibilities
• Provide breakfast, lunch and snacks for the judges.
• Cover windows of areas that can be seen from outside.
• Secure a sound system for each of the gyms as well as a backup system. (You are not
expected to buy new sound equipment. Make arrangements to borrow from other campuses.)
• Hire one security guard.
During each school’s tryout:
• The principal or designee will be in the tabulation room to oversee the tryout process and the entry of
•
•
•
the scores into the computer.
The principal or designee will provide three other administrators to be in each gymnasium to oversee
the judging. Another faculty member may be used to run the music and facilitate the tryout process.
This person should not be a cheerleader sponsor.
Sponsors will have a designated waiting area, but should not be in the gymnasium.
The Director of Fine Arts or his designee will oversee the entire process.
Parents will not be allowed in the building during any phase of the tryouts.
When a school is ready to tryout, the host sponsor will notify the candidates in the warm-up area. A
graduating senior cheerleader may escort the candidates to the appropriate gym for the tryouts. UNDER
NO
CIRCUMSTANCE WILL THE SENIOR CHEERLEADER GO INTO THE GYMNASIUM. Sponsors
will wait in the designated waiting area. Senior cheerleaders are not allowed in the tryout area or the
tabulation room.
Tabulation of the scores Each of the five judges will enter each candidates’ scores into an Excel
spreadsheet. At the conclusion of the tryouts, a technical assistant will download all of the judges’
individual score sheets into a master database. It will be the responsibility of the building principal or
his/her designee to bring the student names and numbers to the tryout site. Candidates will then be
ranked from high to low and the appropriate number selected for each squad.
The District-wide formula for tabulating final scores should be as follows:
Each judge may award up to 100 points total per candidate. The high and low judges’ scores will be
dropped
Appendix 2
and the remaining three scores will be averaged together to get the judges’ average score. This
number will count 100%.
Scores will be calculated to two decimal points.
After the final tryout of the day, judges will be asked to stay on site until after computations are
completed.
All scores will be calculated to two decimal points. There will be no callbacks. In case of a tie, both
candidates will be selected as stated in the cheerleading constitution.
Notification
After all tryout for a school are tabulated and confirmed by the principal and sponsor, each candidate will
be given an envelope with instructions for how candidates can find out the results of the tryouts. NO
RESULTS
WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE TRYOUT SITE.
Acceptable notification options:
Candidates will be given an envelope with a telephone number to call to receive a recorded message
listed the cheerleading squad. For those schools with a telephone system that allows parent to call in and
access information, it is recommended that this system be used. By withholding the box number until the
day of tryouts, this will prevent other students from jamming the lines trying to call in.
Those schools with an outcall system may choose to use this. Each candidate will be given a card at the
conclusion for tryouts giving the times that the outcall will be made.
Final results for each school will be published on the GISD Internet Website. Candidates will be given
the website address at the conclusion of the tryouts.
Requests for scores
Requests for scores will be honored as outlined in the cheerleading constitution. Those candidates
wishing to receive their scores quickly should provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the sponsor
prior to the tryouts. Individual score sheets will be mailed no later than Monday. Other requests for
scores can be made through the school principal.
Timeline
May - Principals will set tryout date for the next school year.
January - Meeting of host principal, sponsor, and Director of Fine Arts to discuss tryout procedures.
February - Meeting of all sponsors and a principal from each campus at the tryout site (GHS) to discuss
tryout procedures.
February - Sponsors can begin preparing tryout packets according to the GISD tryout guidelines. All
packets must be approved by the Director of Fine Arts.
March/April - Clinics conducted on each campus.
March/April - Centralized tryout.
May - Follow-up meeting with Director of Fine Arts and sponsors to discuss tryouts and make
recommendations for revisions.
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
2017-2018
2018-2019
2019-2020
2020-2021
2021-2022
2022-2023
Schedule for Hosting Centralized Tryouts
Naaman Forest
South Garland
Rowlett High School
North Garland
Garland High
Lakeview Centennial
Sachse High
Naaman Forest
South Garland
Rowlett High
North Garland
Garland High
Lakeview Centennial
Sachse High
Naaman Forest
South Garland
Rowlett High
North Garland
Garland High
Lakeview Centennial
Sachse High
Naaman Forest
South Garland
Rowlett High
Appendix 2
GISD High School Cheerleader Constitution & Procedures
Appendix 3
Cheerleader Tryout Scoring Criteria
ENTRANCE
Presence/
Poise
5
Spirit/
(During Run-in) Enthusiasm
10
5
Tumbling
JUMPS
Toe Touch
CHEER
Left Hurdler Right Hurdler
10
5
5
Optional
Jump
5
Presence/Poise
Toe Touch
*Start at 5 points and for
each item missing or lacking, Left Hurdler
knock down a point
 Shirt tucked in
Right Hurdler





Shoes tied
Proper Grooming
Hair pulled out of face
Energetic/upright walk
Positive Posture
Tumbling
*Refer to the GISD
Jump/Tumbling Scoring
Criteria
Spirit/Enthusiasm
1-3 No energy/No
3-5
Smile/No spirit
Energetic/Smiling/
Loud Spiriting
Optional Jump
*The Optional Jump may be any jump
that the tryout candidate chooses to
execute
**Refer to the GISD Jump/Tumbling
Scoring Criteria
Motion
Technique
10
Voice.
Projection
5
CHANT
Incorporation
5
Motion Technique
1-3 Motion levels off,
4-7
lacking in
sharpness, missed
motions
Average motion
levels, needing
more sharpness
Motion
Technique
10
Good motion
levels, sharp
Voice Projection
1 Soft
2 Speaking words
3 Saying words loud
4 Yelling words but lacks
tone changes
/enthusiasm
5 YELLING words with
tone changes
/enthusiasm
Incorporation
*Refer to the GISD
Jump/Tumbling Scoring
Criteria
Timing
Projection
5
5
Motion Technique
1-3 Motion levels off,
4-7
Good motion levels,
sharp
4-7
Timing
1-2 Timing off throughout
(unable to pick up or threw off
rest of group)
3
Ok timing
changes
(levels)/enthusiasm
5 YELLING words with tone
changes
(levels)/enthusiasm
off, lacking in
sharpness,
missing
motions
Average
motion
levels,
needing
more
sharpness
(placing motions)
levels, sharp,
popping
dance,
exhibits
individuality
Good timing with group
Voice Projection
1 Soft
2 Speaking words
3 Saying words loud
4 Yelling words but lacks tone
5
8-10 Good motion
(able to pick up)
4-5
Timing
Motion Technique
1-3 Motion levels
lacking in sharpness,
missed motions
Average motion levels,
needing more sharpness
(placing motions)
8-10
(placing motions)
8-10
DANCE
Motion
Technique
10
Timing
1-2
Timing off
throughout
(unable to pick
up or threw off
rest of group)
3
Ok timing
(able to pick up)
4-5
Good timing
with group
Appendix 4
Cheerleader Jump/Tumbling Scoring Criteria
Tumbling
*If a skill is not executed properly, then points
may be deducted into a lower scale
Running
0
1
1-2
3-4
5
6
7
8
9
10
None
Cartwheel
Round off
Round off
BHS
Round off 2
BHS
Series (3 or
more BHS)
Round off
BHS Back
Series to
back
Layout or
whip to back
Full or
specialty full
Jumps
1-3
Below level jumps
4-6
Level jumps
7-10
Above level jumps
Standing
0
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
8-9
10
None
Back/Front
Walkover or
Cartwheel or
Aerial
BHS
BHS x 2
Standing
Back
BHS Back
Standing Full
*BHS = Back Hand Spring
*Jump scoring can drop to the point category below if
feet are flexed, if knees are bent or if landings are with
feet apart.
Incorporation
1 Double toe
connected (no whip)
2 Double toe whipped
3 Toe BHS
4 Toe Back
5 Toe BHS Back or
better
GISD Cheerleader Constitution & Procedures
Appendix 5
Placing Varsity Cheer Candidates on JV Squads
In order to give more students an opportunity to participate in the GISD Cheerleading Program,
the following revision to the tryout process has been implemented:
In the event that there are fewer than 10 candidates trying out for Junior Varsity cheerleader,
the campus administrator will have the option of offering the available positions on the JV
squad to the Varsity candidates who were not selected to the Varsity squad with the following
stipulations:
• The Varsity candidates must have scored the JV minimum score of at least 45%.
• Varsity candidates and their parents must sign a letter of intention to be considered for this
option BEFORE the day of tryouts. (A district form will be developed for this purpose.)
Questions and Answers
Question 1: There are 19 candidates trying out for Varsity cheerleader and 15 candidates trying
out for Junior Varsity cheerleader. Only 10 Junior Varsity candidates make the minimum score
which means that 5 candidates did not make the squad and there are 2 openings on the JV squad.
The 17th and 18th Varsity candidates have both scored the 45% required score. Can they have
the option of taking the 2 JV open spots?
Answer: No! Junior Varsity spots can only be filled if there are fewer than 12 candidates who
actually tryout.
Question 2: There are only 14 candidates trying out for the 16 Varsity spots and there are 14
Junior Varsity candidates. All of the JV candidates have scored the minimum required score. Can
the 2 JV candidates be offered the 2 Varsity spots?
Answer: No. Movement can only take place from Varsity to vacant Junior Varsity spots. No
other options will be offered.
Question 3: There are 19 candidates trying out for the Varsity spots. None of these candidates
have signed the required document indicating they are interested in taking a JV spot if available.
On Monday morning, the Varsity candidate who came in 19th place comes into the office and
announces that she would like to be placed on the JV squad. Can this be allowed?
Answer: No. The request to be considered for a JV spot must be declared BEFORE the tryout
date.
Question 4: There are 19 Varsity candidates trying out and all of them have completed the
necessary paperwork to be considered for a place on the JV squad. There are only 11 candidates
trying out for the JV squad which leaves one open spot. When the scores are tabulated, the
Varsity candidates who placed 17th and 18th have a tied score. Which candidate gets the JV
spot?
Answer: Just as in the regular tryout process, in the event of a tie, both candidates are selected.
Therefore, in this scenario, both Varsity candidates would be placed on the JV squad which
would mean that the JV squad now has 13 members.
Appendix 5
Question 5: There are 17 Varsity candidates trying out. All 17 have completed the paperwork to
be considered for the JV spot and all 17 have earned the minimum score of 45%. There are 12
Junior Varsity candidates trying out and all 12 candidates make the squad. During the summer,
one of the JV candidates moves to Oklahoma. Can the campus administrator offer the 17th
Varsity candidate the open position on the JV squad?
Answer: In this case, the same replacement policy that is currently in place in the Constitution
would be applied:
If a member of the cheerleading squad moves (or there is an opening for any reason), the principal and
sponsor may fill the opening based on the tryout rank scores. Any replacement will take place on or
before the first day of the first school term and is at the principal's and sponsor's discretion.
Question 6: A parent complains that the Varsity and Junior Varsity candidates were not judged
by the same panel. They are concerned that movement is taking place between the squads that
were judged by different panels.
Answer: The GISD cheerleading squads are all judged on the same criteria by highly qualified
judges. Since no Junior Varsity candidate is being displaced or replaced by a Varsity member,
this is a non-issue.
Any varsity cheerleading candidate who would be interested in taking a JV spot should the
circumstance arise must turn in the form below with both signature by the end of the
school day on the Friday before tryouts on Saturday. There will be NO exceptions to this
deadline.
Appendix 5
GARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CHEERLEADING
PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR AVAILABLE JV CHEER
POSITIONS
VARSITY CANDIDATES ONLY!
This document must be signed returned to the cheerleader sponsor no later than the end of
the school day on the Friday before Saturday cheerleader tryouts. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Student's Name_______________________________________
GISD Campus________________________________________
The candidate and parents/guardian have read and understand the procedures and guidelines for a
Varsity candidate being placed in a Junior Varsity spot.
In the event that fewer than 12 candidates tryout for the JV cheerleading squad… _____
I would like to apply for an available JV cheer position.
_____ I do not want to apply for an available JV cheer position.
*All candidates applying for available positions must score at least 45%.
*All GISD cheerleader constitution rules apply.
Signature of Student_______________________________________ Date___________
Signature of Parent/Guardian_________________________________ Date____________
Appendix 6
High School Cheerleader Deduction System
Games/Pep-Rallies/All Cheerleader Activities
Uniform Guidelines
1.
CL will not wear uniform to a non-CL function.
(Eating after a game may be approved by the
sponsor as an exception to this guideline.)
2.
CL will not lend out uniforms, sweats, letter jacket,
etc. to someone who is not a cheerleader.
Uniforms may be altered, but no fabric may be cut
without prior approval from sponsor.
Uniforms will be turned in by the scheduled due
date. Uniforms must be dry cleaned with dated
receipt attached.
CL are responsible for damage to or loss of any part
of a uniform.
3.
4.
5.
Benched 1 or
more games or
dismissed from
the squad.
5 pt. deduction
Replacement of
uniform
Loss of uniform
deposit
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Replacement of
uniform or
repair cost
Practice
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Cheerleaders (CL) must wear appropriate workout
clothing when practice begins.
Hair must be up and secure.
No jewelry during practices.
No chewing gum.
No cursing/arguing with anyone.
CL will have required items (forms, signs, etc.) at
the beginning of practice.
CL must be on time to cheerleading class (No one in
hallways after the tardy bell)
CL must be on time to all in/out of school practice.
CL will not leave practice or the practice area
without permission.
CL will attend all in/out of school practices. Any
absence must be cleared by the sponsor prior to
the practice.
Excused: personal illness, death in family, illness in
family that requires out-of-town travel, funeral,
mandatory court appearance, and religious
holidays.
Unexcused: Work/vacation, appointments, nonUIL involvement (All-Stars, etc.)
CL cannot miss the last practice before a game.
CL will attend all summer practices.
CL will follow practice rules # 1-10 for summer
practice.
2 pt. deduction
2 pt. deduction
2 pt. deduction
2 pt. deduction
5 pt. deduction
2 pt. deduction
9.
10.
School policy
2 pt. deduction
2 pt. deduction
Excused w/o prior
notice will be
benched ½ game.
Exception: death
in the family.
Unexcused:
Benched
1 game
Benched 1 game
Benched ½ game
per miss
5 pt. deduction
11.
12.
13.
14.
CL must be in correct/complete uniform at school on
game/pep-rally days. Only letter jackets/designated
sweats/sweater may be worn with uniform or spirit
attire.
Hair will be up and secure as per sponsor.
No jewelry during performances games or pep-rallies.
No chewing gum.
No cursing/arguing.
No colored nail polish. (clear only)
CL will have required items upon arrival.
CL will maintain proper sideline behavior at all times.
 No excessive talking among CL.
 No talking to people in the crowd.
 Pay attention to the game/pep-rally.
 Stand in correct formation/stance.
 Cheer/spirit, jump and tumble the entire game or
pep-rally.
 Only one person out of formation at a time for
drinks.
 No taunting the other team.
 CL will show respect during the National Anthem
and both school songs.
All CL will stay to clean up after each game/pep-rally
and will be dismissed by the sponsor.
CL will arrive on time in correct uniform at the
designated meeting area and will remain for the
duration of the game/pep-rally.
If a CL misses the bus he/she will not be allowed cheer
at the game.
CL will be back on the field/court ready to cheer 1
minute before halftime ends.
CL will stay on the field/court for the entire game/peprally.
CL will attend all in/out of school games, pep rallies,
meetings, functions and activities. Any absence must
be cleared by the sponsor prior to practice. Excused:
Illness/doctor permit, death in family.
Unexcused: Work/vacation, appointments non-UIL
involvement (AllStars, etc.) Note: An absence from
school does not excuse CL from the responsibility of
calling the sponsor.
CL acting in an unsafe manner as determined by
sponsor.
All CL will participate in the Labor Day Parade.
All CL are encouraged to participate or support the
CL fund-raising activity which goes to support CL
functions/costs.
2 pt. deduction
2 pt. deduction
2 pt. deduction
5 pt. deduction
3 pt. deduction
2 pt. deduction
2 pt. deduction
2 pt. deduction.
5 pt. deduction
Benched 3rd Qtr.
3 pt. deduction
Excused w/o
prior notice will
be ½ game/peprally.
Exception: Death
in the family.
Unexcused will be
benched for 1 game
First offense:
5 pt. Deduction
Second offense:
Benched one game.
Third offense:
Other School Functions
1.
2.
3 pt. deduction
Benched 1 game
Those not
participating will
pay for their
portion from
their own funds.
Benched
2 games and
principal/sponsor
review with
possible dismissal
from the squad.
15.
Leaving a cheerleading event early will result in a
benching equal to the time missed.
General
1.
CL hair will be a natural color.
Benched until
returned to a natural
color.
2.
No visible tattoos, piercings or spacers.
3.
CL will not leave food, trash, or mess in the
dressing room, practice area, halls, or any
performance area.
CL will not participate in any public display of
affection during school, at school activities or
while wearing the CL uniform.
CL will follow all school rules and GISD policy,
including the dress code.
CL will follow (not agree with) the head CL(s)
instructions at all times at CL activities.
CL will respect/respond to all 3 sponsors at all
times. Rudeness/insubordination will not be
tolerated.
CL will respect all teacher/staff members at all
times.
CL will not receive an office referral for any
reason.
Benched until no
longer visible.
2 pt. deduction
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
CL placed in the Reassignment Room or given out
of school suspension for any reason.
5 pt. deduction
/office referral
5 pt. deduction
/office referral
Benched one qtr.
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1. After a 15-point deduction, the cheerleader will be benched for
one game. When games are not an option, sponsors will assign
physical activities. (Laps, pull throughs, etc.) If he/she accumulates
25 points in different offenses, he/she will be benched for the
remainder of the six weeks. After the individual is benched one
game for accumulating 15 points, the points will continue to be
deducted from the six weeks grade; to accumulate toward the 25
point total, and/or possible failure. Injuries: If an injury occurs that
keeps the student out of two practices, a note from the student's
parent or doctor stating the reason will be required. If the injury
restricts the student from three or more practices, a doctor's note
will be required. This note should state the nature of the injury, the
length of time of the restriction, the specific task the student cannot
perform, and any special instructions. Lack of participation will be
categorized as missing practice if there is no note.
Benched
Benched
Benched and sponsor
& principal or
principal designee
review.
First Offense –
Benched for next
event, Principal/
Sponsor Review,
placed on probation
for duration of school
year.
Second Offense –
Removal from squad.
11.
CL receiving an N in conduct from any teacher.
Sponsor & principal
review
12.
CL receiving a failing grade for any class.
3-6 wk. probation &
sponsor/ principal or
principal designee
review
Summer Camp
1.
CL will be on time to all camp activities.
5 pt. deduction
2.
A CL may not leave the campus with anyone at any
time unless approved by the sponsor
Sent home, and
possible squad
dismissal me, and
possible squad
dismissal
3.
CL may not talk to family/friends when engaged in a
squad activity. Absolutely no public display of
affection.
5 pt. deduction
4.
CL will respond to both sponsors' directions. No
disrespect will be tolerated.
10 pt. deduction
5.
CL will follow all NCA/UCA/ACA or other
professional cheerleading association & university
camp rules and respect all staff members.
10 pt. deduction
6.
CL will respect each other and all other squad
members. No taunting/arguments or cursing will
be tolerated.
5 pt. deduction
7.
Absolutely no smoking, drinking, or illegal
substances will be tolerated.
Sent home,
reported to the
principal and
possible dismissal
from the squad.
2. Accumulation of three or more benchings may result in a
principal/sponsor review which could result in removal from the
squad.
3. Injuries: If an injury occurs that keeps the student out of two
practices, a note from the student's parent or doctor stating the
reason will be required. If the injury restricts the student from three
or more practices, a doctor's note will be required. This note should
state the nature of the injury, the length of time of the restriction,
the specific task the student cannot perform, and any special
instructions. Lack of participation will be categorized as missing
practice if there is no note.
4. Repeated/excessive offenses may result in a sponsor/principal
review. Repeated/excessive is defined as repetition of the same
offense three or more times during the duration of a season.
Seasons are:
Football--beginning of school until December 1 or the last football
game, whichever is later.
Basketball—December 2 until March 1 or the last basketball
game, whichever is later.
Violation of the same rule or guideline three or more times in a
season will result in the CL being placed on probation for the
remainder of that season. Violation of the probation by further
misconduct could result in dismissal from the squad.
4. Any sponsor and principal review of student’s actions may result
in dismissal from the squad.
5. Guidelines: these are general rules and guidelines for all GISD
cheerleaders. Failure to comply may at times require judgment calls
to be made. These decisions will be left up to the individual
sponsors for each squad. Sponsors reserve the right to upgrade any
penalty (immediate benching, office referral) depending on the
severity of the situation.
Appendix 7
2015-16 AACCA School Cheer Safety Rules
Rule changes have a grey background. For the current version and rule interpretations, visit http://www.aacca.org.
A. Glossary
Base: A person who is in direct contact with the performing surface and is supporting another person’s weight.
Basket Toss: A stunt in which a top person is tossed by bases whose hands are interlocked.
Bracer: A top person who stabilizes and/or assists another top person.
Braced Flip/Roll: A pyramid in which the top person performs a hip-over-head rotation while in contact with
bracers.
Cradle: A dismount from a partner stunt, pyramid or toss in which the catch is completed below shoulder height
by a base or bases with the top person in a face-up open-pike position.
Cupie/Awesome: A stunt in which both feet of the top person are in one hand of a base.
Dive Roll: A forward roll where the feet leave the ground before the hands reach the ground.
Downward Inversion: A stunt or pyramid in which an inverted top person’s center of gravity moves toward the
performing surface.
Drop: Landing on the performance surface from an airborne position.
Elevator/Sponge Toss: A stunt in which the top person loads in to an elevator/sponge loading position and is
then tossed into the air.
Extended Stunt: A stunt in which the entire body of the top person is extended in an upright position over the
base(s). Chairs, torches, flatbacks and straddle lifts are examples of stunts where the bases’ arms are
extended overhead, but are NOT considered to be extended stunts since the height of the body of the top
person is similar to a shoulder level stunt.
Flatback: A stunt in which a top person is held face up or face down, in a horizontal position, with their hips and
shoulders in alignment.
Foldover Stunt: An inverted stunt in which the top person bends at the waist and is caught on his/her back by
multiple catchers while one or both of the top person’s ankles/feet remain in the grip of the base(s) (e.g.,
yo-yo, pancake, etc.)
Hanging Pyramid: A pyramid in which the top person’s weight is primarily supported by another top person.
Examples of hanging pyramids are: a person being suspended between two shoulder stands; a “whirlybird”
stunt where one person’s weight is being supported by the legs of a top person in a shoulder sit; and a
“diamond head” where two persons are suspended from one shoulder stand.
Helicopter: A stunt in which the top person is tossed into the air in a horizontal position and rotates parallel to
the ground in the same motion as a helicopter blade.
Inverted: A body position where the shoulders are below the waist.
Loading Position: Bases support a non-extended top person under the foot/feet in preparation for a stunt or
toss.
Log Roll: A top person in a horizontal position or cradle is popped then twists parallel to the performing surface
before being caught by the original base(s) in a horizontal position or a cradle.
Pyramid: Connected partner stunts.
Post: A person on the performing surface who may assist a top person during a stunt or transition.
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Prep: A stunt in which one or more bases hold a standing top person at approximately shoulder height.
Prep Level: When a top person’s base of support is at approximately shoulder height.
Prop: Any object which can be manipulated or used as a base (ex: poms, signs, flags, megaphones, etc.)
Quick Toss/Partner Toss: A toss technique where the top person begins the toss with at least one foot on the
ground. The base(s) can apply an upward force on any part of the body other than under the foot. Quick
Toss is the common term when multiple bases are used.
Released Pyramid Transition: A pyramid transition in which the top person is connected to a bracer while being
released from their bases before being caught in a cradle, stunt or loading position.
Release Stunt: A transition from one stunt to another stunt (including loading positions) in which the top person
becomes free from all bases, posts and spotters.
Spotter: A person who is responsible for assisting or catching the top person in a partner stunt or pyramid.
Stunt/Partner Stunt: One or more persons supporting one or more top persons off of the ground.
Switch Liberty: A stunt in which the top person begins with one foot on the performing surface, is released from
the bases, and then lands in a stunt on the other foot.
Suspended Roll: A stunt in which one or more upright bases or posts hold a top person’s hand(s)/arm(s) while
the top person performs continuous hip-over-head rotation.
Tension Drop: A dismount from a stunt or pyramid where the top person(s) are directed toward the ground
while their feet are held by the base(s) until just before the landing.
Tick-Tock: A stunt that is held in a static position on one leg, the base(s) takes a downward dip and release the
top person as the top person switches the weight to the other leg and lands in a static position on the
opposite leg. The dip may or may not pass through prep level before release.
Top Person: A person who is not in contact with the performing surface and is being supported or stabilized by
another person or has been tossed into the air.
Toss: A release stunt in which the base(s) begin underneath the top person’s foot/feet, execute a throwing
motion from below shoulder level to increase the height of the top person, and the top person becomes
free from all bases, spotters, posts or bracers. Note: This term applies when at least one base is under one
or both feet of the top person. For other types of tosses, see “Quick Toss/Partner Toss”.
Tumbling: Gymnastic skills that begin and end on the performing surface, including rolls, inverted extended skills
(cartwheels, handstands, walkovers, handsprings, etc.), aerials, twists and flips. NOTE: Jumps, leaps and side
rolls on the performing surface are not considered to be tumbling.
B. General
1. These rules are to be in effect for all practices, games, competitions and other performances.
2. Cheerleading squads should be placed under the direction of a qualified and knowledgeable coach.
3. All practice sessions should be supervised by the coach and held in a location suitable for the activities of
cheerleaders (i.e., use of appropriate mats, away from excessive noise and distractions, etc.).
4. Coaches should recognize a squad's particular ability level and should limit the squad's activities accordingly.
"Ability level" refers to the squad's talents as a whole and individuals should not be pressed to perform activities
until safely perfected.
5. All cheerleaders should receive proper training before attempting any form of cheerleading gymnastics
(tumbling, partner stunts, pyramids and jumps).
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6. Professional training in proper spotting techniques should be mandatory for all squads.
7. All cheerleading squads should adopt a comprehensive conditioning and strength-building program.
8. An appropriate warm-up routine should precede all cheerleading activities.
9. Prior to the performance of any skill, the immediate environment for the activity should be taken into
consideration including, but not limited to proximity of non-squad personnel, performance surface, lighting
and/or precipitation. Technical skills should not be performed on concrete, asphalt, wet or uneven surfaces or
surfaces with obstructions.
10. Programs should qualify cheerleaders according to generally accepted teaching progressions. Appropriate
spotting should be used until all performers demonstrate proficiency of the skill.
11. All jewelry is prohibited during participation. Religious medals and medical medals are not considered to be
jewelry. A religious medal without a chain must be taped and worn under the uniform. A medical alert medal
must be taped and may be visible.
12. Supports, braces and soft casts which are unaltered from the manufacturer’s original design/production do not
require any additional padding. Supports/braces and supports/braces that have been altered from the
manufacturer’s original design/production must be padded with a closed-cell, slow-recovery foam padding no
less than one-half inch thick if the participant is involved in partner stunts, pyramids or tosses. A participant
wearing a plaster cast or a walking boot must not be involved in partner stunts, pyramids or tosses.
13. Squad members must wear athletic shoes (no gymnastic slippers).
14. When discarding props (signs, etc.) that are made of solid material or have sharp edges/corners, team members
must gently toss or place the props so that they are under control.
15. The use of mini-trampolines, springboards, spring-assisted floors or any other height-increasing apparatus is
prohibited for competition or performance. These devices may be used for skill development and practice under
the supervision of a coach trained in their use.
C. Partner Stunts
1. Partner stunts (free-standing or as part of a pyramid) higher than shoulder stand level must have a separate,
continuous spotter for each person over shoulder stand level.
2. The bases of any extended stunt must have both feet in direct weight-bearing contact with the performing
surface.
3. Bases may not:
a. Hold any objects in a hand that is supporting the top person.
b. Assume a backbend, handstand or headstand position.
4. A spotter is required for single base shoulder level stunts in which the feet of the top person are in the hand(s)
of the base. (This spotter may assist under the sole of the foot.)
5. In stunts requiring a spotter, a spotter:
a. Cannot provide primary support for a top person. Primary support means the majority of the top person’s
weight.
b. Must be in a position to protect the top person’s head, neck and shoulders when coming off a stunt or
pyramid or landing in a cradle. In most stunts this is behind or beside the top person.
c. Spotters must have their attention focused on the top person. Momentarily looking away in order to assess
environmental safety factors (poms, signs, another stunt, etc.) is allowed as long as their focus returns to the
top person.
d. May not have their hands behind their back.
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e. May not support under the heel or sole of the top person’s foot in a single based extended stunt. They may
hold at the ankle of the top person and/or the wrist of the base or any combination thereof.
f. May not hold any objects in their hands.
6. In all Quick Tosses and Partner Tosses the following rules apply:
a. No one can apply force under the foot. If force is applied under the foot and there is a release, the rules in
the “Tosses” section apply.
b. If landing on the ground, a catcher must control the top person back to the ground and the top person must
land with at least one foot on the ground.
c. If landing in a cradle, one additional catcher is required.
d. The top person cannot travel over or under another person.
e. The top person cannot be caught in a single base horizontal position.
7. The total number of twists in a dismount from a stunt cannot be greater than 1 1/4 rotations.
8. Partner stunts and pyramids may not pass over, under or through other partner stunts or pyramids.
9. Cradle dismounts from partner stunts shoulder height or above to the original base(s) require an additional
spotter in position to protect the head, neck and shoulders of the top person.
10. In all dismounts to catchers who are not the original bases, the following conditions must be met:
a. The top person must be cradled by two catchers and a head-and-shoulders spotter/catcher.
b. The new catchers must remain close to the original bases.
c. The new catchers must be in place and not involved in any other skill when the release is initiated.
d. The top person may not perform any skill (twist, toe touch, etc.) following the release.
11. In all cradle dismounts, the top person must not hold props that are made of hard material or have corners or
sharp edges.
12. Unless listed below, a release stunt must either be cradled or connected to at least one bracer.
a. Helicopters are allowed provided all of the following conditions are met:
1) The top person makes no more than a 180 degree rotation (half-turn).
2) Four bases must be in position during the entire release.
3) There must be a base at the head/shoulder area during the initiation of the toss as well as the catch.
4) The bases are not allowed to change positions during the release.
5) The top person must begin and end in a face up position.
6) The top person cannot perform a twisting skill.
b. A log roll is legal provided it does not involve more than one complete rotation and the top person is not in
contact with a person in a release stunt.
1) In a single-base log roll, the top person must rotate toward the base and begin and end in a face-up
position.
2) In a multi-base log roll, the top person may begin and end in a face-up or face-down position.
c. A free standing tick-tock that begins at shoulder level is permitted.
d. A top person in a horizontal position shoulder height or below or in a cradle may be released to a loading
position or stunt shoulder height or below.
e. A top person in an inverted position on the performing surface can be released to a loading position below
shoulder height.
13. Non-braced suspended splits in a transition are allowed provided all of the following conditions are met:
a. The top person must have both hands in continuous contact with a post or with both bases’ hands or,
b. When transitioning to the split without continuous hand-to-hand contact:
1) There are a total of four bases that support the top person.
2) At least three of the bases must support under the legs of the top person. The fourth base may support
under the legs or make contact with the hands of the top person.
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3) The top person must have both hands in contact with bases during the split portion of the transition.
14. Extended Straddle Lifts must have an additional spotter for the head and shoulders of the top person (similar
position to a Double-Based Elevator/Extension Prep).
15. Single-based stunts in which the top person is parallel to the performing surface and the bases’ arms are
extended must have a continuous spotter at the head and shoulder of the top person. (i.e. Bird, Side T, SingleBased Flatback, etc.)
16. A top person may be moved from a vertical position to a horizontal position (straight body or cradle) provided
all the following conditions are met:
a. The top person maintains contact with at least one original base or spotter.
b. At least two catchers and/or bases catch the upper body of the top person.
c. The catchers must be to the side or front of the person(s) moving the top person.
d. When the catchers are not the original bases, they remain close to the original bases and must be in place
prior to the movement to the horizontal position.
e. When the catchers are not the original bases and the top person begins or passes through an extended
overhead position, at least three catchers are required.
17. A single-base may not be the only primary support for two extended top persons.
EXCEPTION: Double Cupies/Awesomes are allowed. If dismounted to cradles, there must be three people for
each top person being cradled.
18. Dismounts to the performing surface from shoulder height or above must have assisted landings. If the
dismount involves a skill (e.g. toe touch, twist, etc.) the assistance must be from two bases or a base and
spotter. This assistance must be sufficient to slow the momentum of the top person.
19. A swinging stunt is legal provided all the following conditions are met:
a. A downward movement is only allowed from below shoulder height.
b. The top person is face up.
c. The top person begins from the performing surface or a stunt that is below shoulder height.
20. A top person must not be in a face down suspended position between bases in which the top person’s torso is
suspended below the arms and legs.
21. Single-based split catches are prohibited.
22. Tension drops are prohibited.
D. Inversions
Note: Inversions are partner stunts or pyramids in which the top person has her or his shoulders below the waist. In
addition to the following rules, all persons involved in an inversion must follow all rules from the Partner Stunt and
Pyramid sections.
1. Unless allowed under the rules in this section, a top person must not be in an inverted position.
2. Suspended rolls are allowed provided:
a. Two people on the performing surface control the top person with continuous hand-to-hand/arm contact to
a stunt, two-person cradle, loading position or the performing surface.
b. A single base or post controls the top person with continuous hands-to-hands contact to a stunt, two-person
cradle, loading position or the performing surface.
c. A single base/post suspended roll that ends on the performing surface requires a spotter.
d. If caught in a cradle, load or stunt, the new catchers are in place and are not involved with any other skill
when the suspended roll is initiated.
e. The feet/ankles of the top person are released.
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3. Braced inversions in a pyramid that do not flip or roll are allowed provided the following conditions are met:
a. The top person does not begin in an extended inverted position.
b. Braced inversions that release must follow the Release Pyramid Transition rule E-7.
NOTE: Braced inversions that do not release are treated just like any other non-released braced stunt and
must follow the Pyramid rules E1 – E5.
4. Braced flips or rolls in a pyramid are allowed provided all the following conditions are met:
a. The top person begins in a multi-base loading position, stunt, cradle, or on the performing surface.
b. The top person does not begin in an extended inverted position.
c. The top person maintains continuous hand-to-hand/arm contact with a bracer on each side.
d. The bracers are in double base preps with a spotter.
e. The top person is between or in front of the bracers.
f. At least three catchers (one base and two spotters or two bases and one spotter) who were the original
bases/spotters catch the top person in a loading position, stunt or cradle, or assist the top person to the
performing surface. If the flip ends in a cradle, the bracers may release the top person once she/he begins to
descend and is no longer inverted.
g. The top person ends in a non-inverted position.
h. The top person does not perform more than one and one quarter (1¼) flipping rotations and no more than
one half (½) twist.
i. The bases/catchers remain stationary except as necessary for safety adjustments.
5. In all other inversions:
a. An inverted top person is allowed to pass through an extended position, but must not pause or stop while
extended.
b. In inversions where the base of support begins and remains below prep level:
1) At least one base or spotter must be in a position to protect the head/neck of the top person.
2) The base or spotter must maintain contact with the top person’s upper body (waist and above, including
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 the top person’s position.
EXCEPTION: A top person in an inverted position on the performing surface may be released to a
loading position below shoulder height.
c. In inversions where the base of support begins at or passes through prep level:
1) At least two people on the performing surface must be in a position to protect the head/neck of the top
person.
2) The bases/spotters must maintain contact with the top person’s upper body (waist and above, including
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 the top person’s position.
EXCEPTION: In a foldover stunt, the top person may initiate the inversion without upper body contact.
3) The top person must not go directly to an inverted position on the performance surface from a prep or
higher.
d. Dismounts from inverted stunts to a cradle or an upright position on the performing surface are allowed
provided the top person begins in a static or “pump and go” position (i.e., handstand) and does not perform
any skill (e.g., toe touches, twists, etc.). Dismounts to the performing surface from shoulder height or above
must follow Rule C-18.
6. An inverted top person must not hold objects (poms, signs, etc.) in his/her hands.
EXCEPTION: During a transition from an inverted position on the performing surface to a non-inverted stunt, a
top person can hold objects.
E. Pyramids
Note: In addition to these specific pyramid rules, all persons and stunts involved in a pyramid must follow all rules from
the Partner Stunt and Inversion sections.
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1. The top person in a pyramid must receive primary support from a base or be connected to a bracer who is on a
base.
2. A bracer may not support a majority of a top person’s weight.
3. In braced pyramids, at least one bracer of each pair must be at shoulder height or below.
EXCEPTION: Extensions (double- or single-based) may brace other extensions.
4. Partner stunts and pyramids may not pass over, under or through other partner stunts or pyramids.
5. If a person in a pyramid is used as a brace for an extended stunt, that brace must not be supporting a majority of
the top person's weight. (To demonstrate this, the foot of the top person’s braced leg must be at or above the
knee of their supporting leg.)
6. Hanging pyramids must have a continuous spotter for each shoulder stand involved in suspending another
person. Hanging pyramids are not allowed to rotate.
7. In a Released Pyramid Transition the following rules apply:
a. The skills before and after the release must be legal, including the required spotters.
b. The top person must be in hand/arm to hand/arm contact with at least one bracer during the entire
transition.
c. The top person and each bracer must have a separate spotter.
EXCEPTION: Bracers in shoulder sits and thigh stands do not require a spotter.
d. The top person may not be supporting his or her weight on any other body part of the person(s) assisting
(i.e. Shoulders of the bracer).
e. The released top person and bases make no more than a ¼ turn around the bracer in a continuous
movement in which the top person remains above the original base(s).The top person must be continuous in
motion and cannot be supported so that they pause during the transition.
f. The top person must be caught by original bases.
For braced inversion pyramids, see Rule D3 and D4.
F. Tosses
The rules in this section only apply to tosses where someone is under a foot, e.g. basket tosses, elevator/sponge
tosses, toe pitch tosses.
1. All tosses in this section are prohibited for Elementary, Middle School, and Junior High cheerleading teams.
2. In all tosses:
a. No more than four tossers are allowed.
b. Must be caught in a cradle.
1) The cradle must include at least three of the original tossers.
2) One of the catchers must be at the head and shoulders.
c. The toss may not be directed so that the bases must travel to catch the top person. (The bases can
turn/rotate under the toss.)
d. The top person may not hold any objects (poms, signs, etc.) during the toss.
e. The top person cannot travel over or under another person.
f. The total number of twists cannot be greater than one and one quarter rotations.
EXCEPTION: Switch Liberties (also called Giddy Up or Tick Up) are allowed.
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G. Tumbling and Jumps
1. Dive rolls are prohibited.
2. Flips greater than one rotation are prohibited.
3. Twists greater than one rotation are prohibited.
4. A forward three-quarter flip to the seat or knees is prohibited.
5. Tumbling or rebounding over or under a stunt, person or prop is illegal.
EXCEPTION: Non-aerial tumbling over a person or prop is allowed. (Cartwheels, rolls and walkovers with poms or
over a person are allowed. Back handsprings and tucks with poms are prohibited.)
6. A flip that lands in a partner stunt or cradle is prohibited. (Example : A back flip from a tumbling pass into a
cradle is prohibited. However, rebounding from a back handspring into a cradle is allowed.)
7. Landings for all jumps must bear weight on at least one foot. (Example : A toe touch jump to the seat, knees, or
landing with both feet back, or to a push-up position are prohibited.)
8. Knee drops are prohibited without first bearing weight on the hands.
9. Drops to a prone position (i.e. pushup) on the performing surface are illegal.
10. Airborne skills without hip over-head rotation may not jump from a standing or squatting position backwards
onto your neck, shoulders and hands. (This rule only refers to a type of entrance into the “kip-up/rubber
band” skill.)
H. Specific Surface Restrictions
1. The following skills are only allowed on a mat, grass or rubberized track surface.
a. Basket tosses, elevator/sponge tosses and other similar multi-base tosses.
b. Partner stunts in which the base uses only one arm to support the top person.
c. Twisting tumbling skills (Arabians, full twisting layouts, etc.).
EXCEPTION: Cartwheels, roundoffs and aerial cartwheels are allowed on surfaces other than a mat, grass or
rubberized track.
Copies of these guidelines should be distributed to all squad members and any administrators involved with the
cheerleading program. All guidelines should be understood and accepted by all parties involved in the cheerleading
program including coaches, assistants, squad members, parents, and administrators.
The above safety guidelines are general in nature and are not intended to cover all circumstances. All cheerleading
gymnastics including tumbling, partner stunts, pyramids and jumps should be carefully reviewed and supervised by a
qualified adult coach.
Cheerleading jumps, gymnastics and stunts may involve height and inversion of the body and there is an inherent risk of
injury involved with any athletic activity. While the use of these guidelines in coordination with the AACCA Safety Course
will help minimize the risk of injury, the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators makes no
warranties or representations, either expressed or implied, that the above guidelines will prevent injuries to individual
participants.
For more information, visit AACCA.org. If you have questions regarding a specific rule, contact us at 800-533-6583.
Appendix 7
Summary of the 2015-16 AACCA School Rules Changes
Partner Stunts:
C.12.c) Single-base low-to-high tick tocks are now allowed in addition to multi-base.
C.20) The “mission impossible” position is not allowed in a stunt. The specific wording is that a top person must not be in a face
down suspended position between bases in which the top person’s torso is suspended below the arms and legs.
Inversions:
D.3) Added rules regarding braced inversions that do not flip or roll, such as an inversion at shoulders that is braced and then
transitions to another skill. These skills are looked at just like any other braced skill.
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They only require one bracer, since the head does not pass under the hips like in an flip or roll.
If the inversion is released, the bracer(s) must have a spotter (unless they are a shoulder sit or thigh stand.)
If not released, the bracer does not require a spotter.
D.4) Braced flip changes:
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The phrase “front and back” was removed, which will now allow sideways braced flips.
Braced flips may now perform up to ½ twist, like an Arabian.
Revised wording to show that the bracers must be in double base preps with spotters.
D.5) The wording for inverted stunts has been revised to make it easier to determine when one or two spotters are required.
Instead of using the term “downward”, the determining factor will be the height of the base of support. In reality, virtually nothing
changes from last year, but the difference in interpretation of when there is downward momentum will no longer be an issue.
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If the base of support remains below prep level, only one person is required to assist the top person.
If the base of support begins at or passes through prep level, there must be two people assisting the top person. Note
that this wording still does not allow foldover stunts, such as Pancakes or Waterfalls, to begin from a static extended
position.
D.6 exception) Top persons in inversions that begin on the ground and go to a non-inverted position can hold props such as a
sign.
Pyramids:
E.7.a) In Released Pyramid Transitions, the skill before and after the release must be legal. This removes the requirement for
multi-based stunts in a Released Pyramid Transition.
Tumbling and Jumps:
G.9) A participant may land in a pushup position from the handstand phase of a back handspring. The wording restricting them
was removed from this rule.

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