Usasf cheer rules official answers fierce board the. Nationals are allowed to do so, provided they competed at least once in their new level at one or more usasf competitions prior to february 24, 2017. All star federation international all star federation. Based on the notifications and general disclosures presented to members in the usasf professional responsibility codeprc, usasf has the right to deny, suspend or revoke membership for. The event is the pinnacle of the allstar cheerleading industry for level five and six athletes from around the world. Our cheer and dance safety guidelines, when applied in conjunction with usasf coach credentialing, educational resources, videos, training, and a usasf.
Rules videos this page serves as the new cheer rules videos page formerly hosted at cheerrules. Rules access overview of the cheer rules age grid divisions categories 20192020 divisions rule age grid change discussions for 20202021 season competition tools routine interruption. In 2005, the naccc was absorbed by the usasf and became their rule making body. The usasf member database will calculate the age on august 31, 2018.
To view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. To be proud global leaders in providing cheerleading opportunities and advancement. Usasf safety guidelines were formerly publicly available, and were used, and sometimes modified, by companies and individuals who did not go through the training that would allow them to understand, interpret and implement the intent of each guideline. Usasf iasf cheerleading world championship 2019 divisions. Our mission is to inspire teams to create all star routines that balance difficulty with technique and performance and bring out the best in all of our athletes. Cheer education organizations develop and encourage further growth 1949 during the second world war, cheer became dominated with participation of female athletes, and following the second world war, cheers continued growth and high popularity led to an important need for further cheer education to athletes around the usa.
Send a copy of this email to yourself i have read and agree to the website terms and conditions. My son has no choice but to be there since his parents are and he doesnt take up any space. Varsity tv varsity shop varsity university usa cheer aacca cheersafe u. Dear usasf coaches, the 20192020 cheer and dance rules and age grids have been approved by the usasf board of directors and can be found on the usasf rules site accessed via the member portal. Future cheer prohibits the filming of teams that you are not affiliated with or those that you do not have express permission from in advance. Any person charged with a crime that is not consistent with the rules, policies or standards of usasf. Craig davis tier 1 representative world spirit federation. Cheer handbook and guidelines lone oak isd 20172018 this handbook becomes effective immediately for the tryout process in the spring of 2017 and remains in effect throughout the 20172018 school year. All star federation news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2015 learn how and when to remove this. Varsity is proud to lead the way in all star scoring with the varsity all star scoring system. The new opportunities that will be available to you to grow your program and all star are a direct result of research data, member involvement and feedback. Videos will play with audio automatically, so you may want to mute your device.
All star federation usasf is the governing body for all star cheerleading and dance. Your efforts are growing all star and making it a safer sport. There are no real correlations to the varsity rubric. At future cheer we are happy for you as a parent or teacher to film and take photos of your own childrenathletes and teams using phones and amateur camera equipment and camcorders.
Level 5, as with all usasf levels, requires that all tumbling begin and end on the performing surface. To bring structure, consistency, safety and growth to the global community of all star cheer and dance. We have moved the page here to usa cheer in order to provide a better service to state associations, coaches, and rules interpreters. Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture. Reverse extension prep 180 to extension prep would require an additional spotter during the reverse extension prep. Us cheer productions wants to make our competitions easy on all of our participants thats why we base all of the judging and rules on the national standards from usasf. Usasf worlds 2018 information page 6 fierce board the. All star federation is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for its participants physical, emotional, and social development and ensuring it promotes an environment free from abuse and misconduct.
The usasf rules, glossaries, divisions and categories for dance are set in place to create a safe, consistent and fair platform for cheer and dance athletes at all star events. Our cheer and dance safety guidelines, when applied in conjunction with usasf coach credentialing, educational resources, videos, training, and a usasf certified legality official presence at usasf sanctioned events, establishes the comprehensive approach to athlete safety that is not only a usasf member priority, but also a member benefit. Bcas competition rules and safety guidelines comply with the technical and safety aspects of iasf, as applicable to uk duty of care compliance. Rules access overview of the cheer rules age grid divisions categories 20192020 divisions ruleage grid change discussions for 2020.
Wherever possible all rules are quoted exactly as the rule book. Skill progression and fair play are then considered. We use videos submitted to us and other sources in an educational manner. All adjustments in red indicate a changeaddition since the previous year. The usasf cheerleading worlds 2016 will occur april 2325, 2016 in orlando, florida at the espn wide world of sports. A prep level stunt in which the bases supports the ankle of the top person with one hand and underneath the seat of the top.
Jun, 2019 dear usasf coaches, the 20192020 cheer and dance rules and age grids have been approved by the usasf board of directors and can be found on the usasf rules site accessed via the member portal. Should a teams level eligibility be questioned by another program, nca will request documentation of that teams participation at a previous event. The usasf united states all star federation is the largest company that sets out all of the rules and regulations for allstar cheerleading. Usasf rules and the cheerleading worlds tech featured. The ncaa requires that cheer programs are under the direct supervision of someone who has completed a national cheerleading safety course.
Tumbling for level 5 may include skills with up to one flipping and two twisting rotations, but these skills may not be immediately followed by a twisting skill. Usasf associate director of rules and safety, cheer. Performing a technique outside the boundaries of your division level will incur a penalty as per the scoring guidelines. The usasf rules process continues to evolve as an open, fully collaborative and shared effort through the entirety of the usasf membership. We are very excited to unveil all of the hard work by our membership with the creation of our 20182019 cheer safety rules and age grid. Sep 09, 2012 cheerprofessional explores both sides of the debate on the usasfs new tumbling rules for the 201220 season. Cheerprofessional explores both sides of the debate on the usasfs new tumbling rules for the 201220 season.
In this past year, all members have been asked to participate in ways like never before. Future cheer representative, amanda bryan, serves on the usasf rules committee, and future cheer is also proud to serve on the world advisory board, world rules committee, and world sanctioning committee, which guides the usasf board on issues specific to implementing unified safety and education to cheerleading around the world. Athlete competing in a usasf division may only crossover into another usasf division within the. Usasf athletic performance standards aps coaches must be discretionary with minor athletes to meet age appropriateness cheer teams judges reserve the right to assess warnings andor deductions when a teams overall presentation does not meet the standards of appropriate as described in this policy. This kind of use, without education, puts athletes at risk. June 10, 2019 effective 20192020 season all adjustments in red indicate a changeaddition since the previous year 20182019 all adjustments in blue indicate a changeaddition since the early release in feb 2019. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. Within this rule book are model rules, competition eligibility requirements, recommendations guidelines and best practices. All star federation cheer and dance safety rules, glossary and associated age grids collectively the usasf rules documents are. All adjustments in blue indicate a changeaddition since the initial rules release on 6716. Sep 05, 2017 the usasf united states all star federation is the largest company that sets out all of the rules and regulations for allstar cheerleading.
Cheer canada canadas national sport organization for. High school cheer programs are governed by their state associations, just like football, volleyball and other sports and follow the nfhs spirit rules. National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. Spotter policy in an effort to promote a higher level of safety for competing athletes, varsity spirit will allow programs to provide spotters. Starting in march of 2016, the iasf became a separate entity and will move forward on a global course.
Penalties rule violations inappropriate or unsportsmanlike behavior 1. We provide fair inclusive access and an opportunity for all to provide feedback. The new usasf cheer rules have been announced for the 20192020 season. Stunts only 4 level skills required to get in range. The iasf is the worldwide governing authority for sport cheering and dance.
Safety is always the first priority when setting or adjusting any rule or guideline. Usasf athletic performance standards aps coaches must be discretionary with minor athletes to meet age appropriateness cheer teams judges reserve the right to assess warnings andor deductions when a teams overall presentation does not meet. Bucknell bullyz the southern maryland ayf conference. Usasf cheer rules and age grid update 201819 spirit post. For the current version and rule interpretations, visit. Videos will appear at the article level, such as 3. Ycada is an organization that provides universal governance for the sport of youthrec cheer, dance or spiritrelated events, and encourages growth in the sport as a whole. For eligible usasf cheer gyms, covered operations consist of premises, operations and activities involving registered participants of your usasf cheer gym for cheer and dance programs andor activitys under direct supervision or organized by you and which have been reported to the company along with any ancillary event or activity held. Keep in mind that the final interpretation for any rules question is the individual state association.
Any exceptions will be at the discretion of the sponsor and principal, on a case by case basis. Each year they come out with new rules some of which bring up a lot of buzz in the cheerleading world. Fulls count as level appropriate as do jump to back. Paul domingo cheer rules chair tier designate varsity brands.
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