The nfhs is the authoritative source for football rules related to high school age athletes and younger. This rule allows a specific stunt but limits others that might present a risk. Promoting activities programs through showcase events. Cheerleading coaches and rules interpreters will be able to complete a comprehensive online rules course with video examples that covers the entire set of rules, or a course that is specific to the new changes for the current season. High school spirit rules changes for the 202021 school year remain centered on increasing safety for cheerleading and dance teams across the country. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Rule 1 deletes definitions for downward inversion, front drop, kneeseatthigh drop. Rule 254 now allows for more creativity in landings for braced flips. Stream wrestling from high schools across west virginia, both live and on demand, via nfhs network. Spirit rules changes 201718 by nfhs on july 21, 2017 rule 1. Coaches can browse through featured videos of stunts and read aacca and nfhs safety interpretations. The nfhs has not addressed stunts in which one base is supporting two extended top persons. High school cheerleading teams in oregon follow the nfhs rule book.
Rule 2 general risk management rule 3 cheer rule 4 dancedrillpom 20172018 nfhs spirit rules changes. Stunting personnel safety was addressed in rule 321c, a new addition to the nfhs spirit rules book. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 spirit rules changes. Setting the safety standards supervision, certified coach, injury reports, emergency plans, communication, trainer, hair, jewelry, etc. Rule change definitions dive roll an airborne forward roll where the feet of the performer are at or above the performers waist prior to the hands making contact with the performing surface. Nfhs spirit rules book cheerleading, night falls fast free ebook, apr 3, were trying to create a safer environment for activities to occur in cheer and dance and make the rules book as clear as possible, said james. Rule 1 definitions all spirit groups rule 2 general risk management all spirit groups rule 3 cheerleading risk management cheerleading only.
The revision to rule 25 that was adopted last year allowed squads to be more creative in stunt design while still maintaining the focus on risk minimization, said kent summers, nfhs director of performing arts and sports and liaison to the spirit rules committee. Nfhs releases cheerleading rules for 20142015 cheersafe. Videos will play with audio automatically, so you may want to mute your device. Welcome to the 201617 nfhs spirit online rules presentation. They are written with an eye towards player safety and promoting good sportsmanship. Associations nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. The nfhs publishes playing rules in 16 sports for boys and girls competition and administers fine arts programs in speech, theater, debate and music. National federation of state high school associations. Keep in mind that the final interpretation for any rules question is the individual state association. This section deals with general rule information such as coachs responsibility if a team member is not following the nfhs rules, spirit team participation. Nfhs cheerleading risk minimization remains theme of 2020.
Coaching cheer and dance is an online course that provides new and experienced coaches valuable information about coaching spirit groups. The nfhs, from its offices in indianapolis, indiana, serves its 50 member state high school athleticactivity associations, plus the district of columbia. Specifically this means that children are prohibited from serving as mascots cheering with or standing with the cheer team. Acp will adhere to usa cheeraacca safety rules and acp age. This spirit safety certification course, brought to you by the nfhs and usa cheer formerly the american association of cheerleading coaches and administrators aacca provides information and strategies to help you evaluate your current safety program, with the goal of minimizing the risks involved in this sport. Competition area nca competitions comply with the nfhs and aacca surface ruling that schoolbased programs may not compete on a spring. Every individual involved in high school football should own a copy of this book. Feathers in the hair should be treated in the same manner as other hair devices such as ribbons and bows.
Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition. Rule 233 requires hair devices to be secure and hair to be worn in a manner that is appropriate for the activity involved. Ayc follows the national federation of high school association nfhs rule book and the additional supplement ayc rule book. Since 1920, the nfhs has led the development of educationbased interscholastic sports and performing arts activities that help students succeed in their lives.
Both rule books should be followed together at all times. Rule 1 definitions all spirit groups rule 2 general risk management all spirit. Order your nfhs spirit rules book today and keep it. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Fingernails, including artificial nails, must be kept at an. Rules videos this page serves as the new cheer rules videos page formerly hosted at. The rules book, which can be ordered online, outlines the new cheerleading rules for 2014, addressing everything from transitions to partner stunts and dismounts. Official rules will be published in the 20162017 nfhs spirit rules book. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Nfhs spirit rules book cheerleading, night falls fast free ebook, apr 3, were trying to create a safer environment for activities to occur in cheer and dance and make the.
We have moved the page here to usa cheer in order to provide a better service to state associations, coaches, and rules interpreters. Usa cheer and the national federation of state high school associations nfhs have reached an agreement to publish one set of rules for high school cheerleading the 202021 season under the nfhs rule book. We use videos submitted to us and other sources in an educational manner. National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. Using the national federation spirit rules book iowa cheer. Rule change illegal slide rule 2322c a runner may legally slide past home plate, even if he makes contact with a fielder or alters the play of the fielder, provided the slide meets all other provisions of the sliding rules and he does not initiate malicious contact. If you have been directed here by your state association or event producer for nfhs rules, the videos here serve as a legal interpretation. These leagues are required to strictly abide by ayc rules and regulations and age divisions as outlined in the official american youth cheerleading rulebook. Cheer and dancedrillpom will now follow completely separate performance safety rules. The ghsa and the nfhs rules state that a student may not cheer with a high school cheerleading team unless heshe is a bona fide student enrolled at that school.
Religious head covering, wrap, or other required religious garments that are not dangerous or likely to come off during participation are not a risk. Every year each coach should print a new copy of the osaa handbook as well as the osaa cheerleading handbook. This language is aligned with other nfhs rule books. Videos will appear at the article level, such as 3. Bulletinnfhs rules book choreographers need the rule book. Were trying to create a safer environment for activities to occur in cheer and dance and make the rules book as clear as possible, said james. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules changes risk minimization. Members of a cheer squad involved in stunting, including bases, fliers and spotters, shall wear their hair away from the face and off the shoulders. Website 201920 nfhs spirit rules power point north carolina. Switch up a stunt in which a top person starts with one foot on the ground, is released, and lands in a vertical stunt on one foot or both feet. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. In addition to the nfhs rule book high school cheerleading teams must adhere to the rules set forth by the osaa.
Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. National federation of state high school associations spirit. Wiaa handbook additions to the nfhs spirit rule book. The rule states that bases may not hold signs or other objects while supporting an extended stunt, which allows them to focus on providing stability for those at the top of the stunt. If a coach explains that these are rules that have been set by the nfhs and kshsaa to prevent injury, perhaps cheerleaders and dancers will realize the safety concerns. Nfhs cheerleading rules changes approved in high school. It is suggested that all cheerleading programs order the nfhs spirit rules book from the ghsa or the nfhs. The rules courses will come with an option to purchase the nfhs rule book as well. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. The nfhs, based in indianapolis, indiana, is the national leadership organization for high school sports and performing arts activities. Participants are not permitted to chew gum or have candy in their mouths during practice or performance.
If a school or recreational team is found to be in violation of this rule, the team will receive a 1. All cheerleaders hair must be pulled away from the face and off. In addition to the most up to date rules, coaches will find passages on education, minimizing risk, concussions, and overuse injuries. Aacca releases cheerleading rules for high school and younger. To view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. Nfhs is the national leader for educationbased high school athletics and activities, which prepare tomorrows leaders for the next level of life through innovative programs, healthy participation, achievement, and development of positive relationships. Cheerleading rules changes focus on safety, risk minimization. Deletes definitions for downward inversion, front drop, kneeseatthigh drop, split drop, sponge and swan dive.