Sets a sport season and contest limitation for competitive cheerleading teams. There is no single lesson more important in this classroom than sportsmanship. Administrators checklist school administrators and gym owners play an important role in cheerleading safety. Ihsaa bylaws summary rule 39 use of ineligible player the ihsaa bylaws contain specific rules regarding the scholastic and athletic eligibility of studentathletes. The official handbook utilizes a decimal numbering system for the bylaws, which provides efficiency and flexibility. The onestop source for fhsaa registered officials, the fhsaa officials guidebook contains all regulations pertaining to the fhsaa contest officials program, including registration guidelines and procedures, sanctioning of local officials associations, uniform requirements, fee scales, etc. Skills performed by less than most of the team will move the score into a lower range. Lacrosse rules ihsla lacrosse play abides by the rules of the national federation of high schools nfhs and is sanctioned by us lacrosse.
All officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online open book exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. When you become a member of an interscholastic team at your high school, you will find that both your school and the ihsa will have rules you must follow in order to be eligible for interscholastic participation. The icca has established workshops, clinics, rules meetings, coaches education, as well. A true sport shows a combination of values and attitudes, all in a positive light. 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. All cheerleaders in the competition must be members of a team that cheer together for a specific winter sport such as a wrestling or basketball team.
Rule 1 contains definitions of terms that are used throughout the rules book. The complete guide to nfhs rules, online rule book ordering, and ncaanfhs rule differences can be found here. Rule 2 contains general information and safety rules that apply to all spirit groups. The idaho high school activities association is pleased to announce the 2020 spring sports academic state champions. Kerwin urhahn, mshsaa executive director mshsaa office contact information street address. New york wrestles with what to do with the pound weight class. Resources illinois high school cheerleading coaches. If you find an advertisement in the rotation that is viewed as inappropriate for the web site, please click on web site feedback below, and report the exact url of the ad. Cheerleading safety regulations and cheeleader safety. Welcome ihsaa idaho high school activities association. In case you are not aware, the illinois high school association offers rule interpretation presentations and meetings each year for all of the coaches and officials throughout the state in each sport. Founded on december 27, 1900, the illinois high school association is a private, notforprofit organization with more than 800 member high schools in illinois. Skills performed by less than most of the team will move the score into a.
No school belonging to ihsa shall allow its competitive cheerleading team to participate in interscholastic contest earlier than monday of week 17 or later than saturday of week 31. This award, sponsored by the idaho army national guard, is presented to the varsity team in each classification that achieves the highest cumulative grade point average. Rule presentation nfhs spirit rules book reorganization illinois cheerleading coaches association illinois drill team association. Indianapolis, in march 26, 2020 high school spirit rules changes for the 202021 school year remain centered on increasing safety for. How to join the committee administrators, coaches and officials. The ihsa officials department oversees the licensing and testing of illinois high school officials. If the form does not open properly in your browser, rightclick the pdf icon and choose save link as. Attention all iesa baseball, basketball, cheer, crosscountry, softball, track, volleyball and wrestling coaches. The icca is your direct voice to the ihsa and iesa. A maximum of twelve 12 sideline cheerleaders and one 1 mascot in costume may be on the floor at any state series basketball contest.
The ncaa and college conferences requires that college cheerleading programs follow the usa cheer college safety rules at their events, which restrict what skills can be performed. You may propose changes to the rulebook by filling out the rule change proposal form. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture. Cheerleading safety regulations and cheeleader safety cheersafe. The ihsa governs the equitable participation in interscholastic athletics and activities that enrich the educational experience. Use of an ineligible player in a contest requires that the school immediately contact the ihsaa. Any school cheerleading team which abides by the icca and ihsa eligibility rules and national federation of high schools nfhs spirit rules is eligible to compete. Upcoming board of directors informational meeting to be conducted via zoom. You are strongly encouraged to view the presentation online. Cheerleading is regulated on all levels to ensure it is practiced and performed safely in gyms, high schools and colleges throughout the country.
National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. Competition icca illinois cheerleading coaches association. Head spin a skill in which a person balances on their head while rotating on the performing surface. The 2017 ihsa cheerleading state finals return to us cellular coliseum in bloomington, illinois on friday and saturday, february 34. Videos will appear at the article level, such as 3. The following grid outlines the point ranges for speci. Ihsa cheer sectional joliet central ihsa cheer sectional skokie niles west ihsa cheer state final 2020. Nfhs wrestling rule book online how do you send an audible book as a gift, ossaa to crown state champions in girls wrestling. In this area you may apply to become an official, renew your officiating licenses, or apply for additional sport licenses. Whitten, porter, and the course of interscholastics. Aaccas parents guide to cheerleading safety learn about the 5 most important things a parent should know about their childs cheerleading coach and program.
If you find an advertisement in the rotation that is viewed as inappropriate for the web site, please click on. Cheerleading rules 2017 approved december 2016 the mission of youth athletics is to promote lifetime skills and values. According to a recent study, indiana ranked very low in terms of how much time was being spent at practice, work sessions. All officials are required to view an online rules interpretation meeting pertaining to their sports before the season begins. Indiana 46240 ihsaa football welcome to your source for illinois high school association products, including rule and case books, state tournament programs, videos, books, and a variety of ihsa publications. Welcome to the 201617 nfhs spirit online rules presentation. Here is the 20192020 ihsa rule book and its table of contents.
Usasf image policy judges reserve the right to assess warnings andor deductions when a teams choreography, uniform, make up, bows, etc. It is a charter member of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. Handbook missouri state high school activities association. Ihsa competitive cheerleading state series competition. 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. This does not change the criteria or rule for dismounts to the performing surface. To purchase an nfhs spirit rule book, visit to view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. Extended stuntposition the supporting hands of the bases. The illinois cheerleading coaches association is a nonprofit organization committed to the. Failure to follow the rules will result in the cheerleader sitting out part andor all of the game. In addition, there is a fourth class for coed cheerleading teams. Cheerleading kentucky high school athletic association. Head spring a tumbling skill in which a person places both hands and their head on the performing surface, pushes off with the hands while flipping the legs overhead and landing on their feet. All icca competitions only utilize ihsa licensed officials.
National federation of state high school associations spirit. Cheerleading squads should be placed under the direction of a qualified and knowledgeable coach. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules changes. Keep in mind that the final interpretation for any rules question is the individual state association. Ihsa cheer sectional belvidere north ihsa cheer sectional carterville ihsa cheer sectional farmington. Unified wrestling rules changes view ebooks view print books more nfhs courses. This change is for formatting purposes, which makes the rule easier to understand and interpret. Photo and video interpretations september 29, 2015. February 25, 2020 meeting minutes archived minutes next meeting date. All rule infractions are at the discretion of the coach.
Rule presentation nfhs spirit rules book reorganization sideline and competitive cheer timeline illinois cheerleading coaches. Junior highmiddle schools still follow all of the high school rules, with the additional. Junior highmiddle schools still follow all of the high school rules, with the additional restriction on basketelevator tosses. Uk cheerleading association suite 1, armcon business park london road south, poynton cheshire, sk12 1lq email protected 01625 838 557 company reg. Future cheer are pleased to be utilising the varsity scoring system for the 20192020 season. The ihsaa congratulates these studentathletes for their. National federation of state high school associations nfhs national association of sports officials. Click to order bound official commemorative program, post event with results. The ihsa regulates 14 sports for boys, 15 sports for girls, and eight coeducational. Rules videos this page serves as the new cheer rules videos page formerly hosted at. We have moved the page here to usa cheer in order to provide a better service to state associations, coaches, and rules interpreters. Rule 3 contains apparel requirements and performance safety rules that apply only to. Find out what you can do to create an environment that minimizes risk. The board of control shall meet in august, november, january, march and june.
The illinois high school association ihsa is a state high school association in the united states that regulates competition in most interscholastic sports and some interscholastic activities at the high school level. Please contact your regional president for assistance or for additional training. These results are posted as a convenience to fans and media, and still need to be checked by the ihsa office for accuracy and completeness. Please report problems to the ihsa technology department.
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