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2013-2014 SPIRIT RULES CLINIC NFHS / ICCA / IHSA

NFHS SPIRIT TEAM PHILOSOPHY

•  To provide educational experiences

•  To teach lessons that help develop attributes of good citizens

•  Centers on “leading” or “directing” a crowd

•  Competition is fine but secondary. 2

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2013-14 NFHS Spirit Rules Book •  Rules Changes for 2013-2014 •  Table of Contents •  NFHS Philosophy •  RULE 1 – Definitions (pg. 7) •  RULE 2 – General (pg. 10) •  RULE 3 – Dance/Drill/Pom (pg. 29) • Pictures (pg. 37) • Points of Emphasis (pg. 69) • Comments on the Rules (pg. 71 ) • Appendices (pg. 73) • Index (pg. 87)

Rule Reference Format Rule Reference Format

2-1-3: 2 = Rule # 1 = Section # 3 = Article

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2013-14 Editorial Changes

Rule 1 Revised Definitions

• Bracer • Cradle • Extended Stunt/Position •  Log Roll • Release Transition • Suspended Roll/Flip

New Terms • Downward Inversion •  Loading Position / Load • Open Pike Position

Rule 2 • Section 5 (Inversions) Consolidated and revised •  2-1-15 (New) Rule for accommodating individuals with disabilities

and/or special needs.

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RULE 1 – REVISED DEFINITIONS •  Bracer – A top person who stabilizes and/or assists another top person

•  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.

•  Extended Stunt/Position – The supporting hand(s) of the base(s) is/are above the head.

•  Log Roll – A top person in a horizontal position or a 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.

•  Release Transition / Release Pyramid Transition – A top person changes from one stunt to another (including loading positions) during a temporary loss of physical contact with his/her base(s).

•  Suspended Roll/Flip – A stunt in which a person is assisted by bases or posts while performing continuous foot-over-head rotation.

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RULE 1 – NEW TERMS

•  Downward Inversion – A stunt or pyramid in which an inverted top person’s center of gravity moves toward the performing surface.

•  Loading Position / Load – Bases support a non-extended top person under the foot-feet in preparation for a stunt or toss.

•  Open-Pike Position – Legs are straight and hips are bent approximately halfway between a full pike position and a full layout position.

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2013-14 SPIRIT RULES

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Art. 1 A coach may not allow team member to participate…. if the participant does not conform to NFHS rules.

Art. 3 Appropriate warm-up prior to event

Art. 4 & 5 Appropriate practice area, clear of obstructions

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NFHS Rule 2 – Section 2 Sportsmanship

NFHS Rule 2 – Section 3 Apparel

Hair Up – Off Shoulders/Out of Eyes

Jewelry – NONE

Fingernails – Short length

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RULE 2

•  2-1-15 (pg. 12) New Each state association may, in keeping with applicable laws, authorize exceptions to NFHS playing rules to provide reasonable accommodations to individual participants with disabilities and/or special needs, as well as those individuals with unique and extenuating circumstances. The accommodations should not fundamentally alter the sport, heighten risk to the athlete/others or place opponents at a disadvantage.

For Consistency: Added to ALL NFHS Sports Rules Books

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2-4-3 (pg. 15) Bracers must not provide primary support.

2-9-10g (pg. 27) Add g (see below) Cradle dismounts in which a bracer is involved after the bases release the top person are allowed provided all the following conditions are met: g. Bases and bracers remain in place during the dismount.

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2013-14 Spirit Rules Changes

2-4-1 (pg. 15) Change b: “A base must not: b. Hold objects in a hand that is supporting a top person.”

Illegal Legal Illegal

2-4-7 (pgs.15-16) Add new stunt as an exception to:

A spotter is required for stunts in which supporting hand(s) of base(s) is/are above the head except for the following:

i. “Extended triple-base straddle sit provided the top person has both hands in contact with a post.”

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Legal

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2-5-2 (pg.17) A top person may be inverted in partner stunts in which the base of support remains below an extended position provided that:

a. In a downward inversion: 1.  Two bases (original or new) are in a position to protect the head/

neck/shoulder area of the top person. (Single base with spotter is still OK. Correct the wording)

2.  2. These bases must maintain contact with the top person’s upper body (waist or above, including arms) until the top person is no longer inverted or his/her hands are on the performance surface.

(“arms” should be “arms/hands”)

3. The top person cannot go to an inverted position on the performance surface from a prep position or higher.

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2013-14 NFHS Book Corrections

Major Spirit Rules Revisions

2-5-2 a 1 2

3 Legal 4


2-5-2 b (pg.17)

b. When a top person is inverted at or passing through shoulder level:

1. At least one base must be in a position to protect the head/neck/shoulders of the top person.

2. This base must maintain contact with the top person’s upper body until the top person is no longer inverted.

3. An additional spotter must be in a position to protect the head/neck and shoulders of the top person. This person is not required to maintain contact.

Legal (Base of support is at

base shoulders)

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2013-14 Spirit Rules Changes 2-5-2c (pg.17)

c.  In all other inversions, including those coming from the performing surface:

1. At least one base or spotter is in a position to protect the head/neck/shoulder area of the top person.

2. This base or spotter must maintain contact with the top person’s upper body until the top person is no longer inverted.

Both are Legal

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2-5-2c

Chorus Line Flip • Singles (3 performers )and connected doubles (5 performers) are legal – one base of each top person has a free hand. • 3 or more connected flips are illegal – inside bases don’t have free hand. • Top person’s rotation minimizes risk of falling head first. • Top person’s hands on bases’ shoulders stabilizes stunt.

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2-5-3 (Pg.17) Suspended forward and backward rolls/flips are permitted provided the following conditions are met:

a. The top person begins on the performing surface or in a stunt shoulder height or below.

b. Two bases or two posts control the top person in suspended forward or backward rolls with continuous hand-to-hand/arm contact to a stunt, two-person cradle, loading position or the performing surface. Exception: One base or post may control the top person in a suspended forward roll/flip with continuous hands-to-hands contact to a two-person cradle.

c. During the roll/flip, the feet of the top person must be released.


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•  A backward suspended roll/flip is no longer required to go only to the floor/performance surface.

Example: may land in a cradle or a load-in position

2-5-3

Rule 2-5-3 Both are Legal

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2013-14 Spirit Rules Changes 2-5-4 (pgs.17-18) A braced forward or backward flip in a pyramid is allowed provided all of 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 maintains continuous hand-to-hand/arm contact with a bracer on each side. The bracers are in preps (only) with a spotter. The top person is between or in front of the bracers.

c. 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.

d. The top person ends in a non-inverted position.

e. The top person does not perform more than one and one quarter (1¼) flipping rotations and does not twist.

f. The bases/catchers remain stationary except as necessary for safety adjustments.

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2-5-4

Both are Legal

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2013-14 NFHS Spirit Rules Changes

2-6-4 (pg.19) A top person may be moved from a vertical position to a face up or face down horizontal position (straight body or cradle) provided:

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, the catchers remain close to the original base(s) and must be in place prior to the movement toward horizontal.

e. When the catchers are not the original bases and the top begins or passes through an extended overhead position, three catchers are required.

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Start Position Ending 1 Legal Ending 2 Illegal

Start Position Ending 1 Legal Ending 2 Legal

2-6-4

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2-7-6b (pg. 23) Log Rolls

b. In a multi-base log roll, the top person may begin and end in a face-up or face-down position.

2-7-7b (pg. 23) Release Transitions

b. The top person maintains hand to hand/arm with at least one bracer. Exception: A multi-base non-braced tick tock that begins at shoulder level is permitted. (low to low or low to high)

2-7-10 (pg. 24) New exception to 2-7-7 (Old 2-7-10 deleted)

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.


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2-9-3 (pg. 26) Change

Dismounts to the performing surface from shoulder height or above that involve a skill (twist, etc.) require assistance from two bases or a base and spotter. This assistance must be sufficient to slow the momentum of the top person.

2-10-2 (pg. 28) Add exception

Tumbling while holding props is illegal except for a forward roll, backward roll or holding pom(s) in the free hand during a one-hand cartwheel.


End NFHS Rules Changes

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•  Application of NFHS Spirit Rules Book

•  Coach Responsibility - Minimizing Risk

•  Coach Responsibility - Education

•  Overuse Injuries

•  Concussions

•  Performance Surfaces & Areas

2013-14 Points of Emphasis

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POINT OF EMPHASIS - MINIMIZING RISK

All accidents cannot be prevented. However, many injuries can be avoided or significantly minimized through: •  Proper coaching techniques • Comprehensive conditioning programs • Correct skill progression and mastery before performance •  Adequate supervision • Adherence to all NFHS, IHSA and school rules.

Require your team to follow all NFHS and IHSA rules at all times – even when no one is looking and no matter what anyone else is doing!

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1.  Be aware of signs and symptoms that are frequently associated with concussions and take immediate action if a concussion is suspected.

2.  If a head injury occurs, suspect that it’s a concussion!

3.  Know and follow your school/IHSA/state procedures for dealing with concussions.

MINIMIZING RISK - CONCUSSIONS

Find more information at nfhs.org. or ______________________.

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Points of Emphasis – Education

Coaches have a professional responsibility to: •  Read and become familiar with the NFHS Spirit Rules Book •  Understand the NFHS and applicable Idaho rules •  Educate student-athletes about rules and rule changes •  Require student-athletes to follow applicable rules •  Advocate and model good sportsmanship •  Continue to grow as a coach

Points of Emphasis – Performance Surfaces

•  Observe all NFHS restrictions on performance surfaces when teaching or performing technical skills

•  Evaluate the immediate environment prior to all performances and restrict activity accordingly.

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Resources - Rules & Technical Questions

NFHS Spirit Rules Books Rules books are distributed to each member school by the IHSA every other year. Extra copies can be purchased at nfhs.org or from the IHSA office.

ICCA/IHSA Rules & Regulations www.cheericca.org www.ihsa.org

Rules Interpretations State Rules Interpreters

•  Betty Moore [email protected] •  Mickey Klement [email protected]

•  Susie Knoblauch [email protected]

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Resources - Coaches Education

Continue to grow as a coach. Attend clinics, meetings and camps whenever possible. Take online courses at nfhslearn.com.

NFHS COACHES EDUCATION COURSES Core Courses • Fundamentals of Coaching • First Aid for Coaches Spirit Specific Courses • Fundamentals of Coaching Cheer & Dance • AACCA Safety Certification • Spirit Specific Technique Courses Free & Elective Courses • Concussions in Sports (Required by IHSAA) • The Role of the Parent in Sports • Engaging Effectively with Parents • Teaching and Modeling Behavior • Sports Nutrition • Strength and Conditioning • First Aid • Additional courses available at nfhslearn.com.

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• New Coach Mentoring Program • New Competitive Divisions:

Jr. High Medium Freshman Private/Parochial • IHSA scoresheet & rubric for all divisions • New qualifying percentages: Varsity – 78% JV – 75% Jr. High – 70%

•  Earlier Championship & Qualifier Invitationals Date Nov. 24, 2013 through Jan. 4-5, 2014

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Most Jr. High schools are required to follow AACCA rules. ICCA will also follow these guidelines. Therefore, Basket Tosses are not allowed for Jr. High School routines.

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Region 1 Holly Baumgartner [email protected] Region 2 Valerie Mallon [email protected] Region 3 Rita Grunloh [email protected] Region 4 Libby Moore [email protected] Region 5 Cheryl Haselhorst [email protected]

Chicago Nicole Broadhurst White [email protected] Rick Rochelle [email protected]

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