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NFHS Spirit Rules 2009-10

NFHS Spirit Rules 2009-10. Rule Interpreter Meeting August 18, 2009 Take Part. Get Set For Life!. Questions on Rules. If you have questions on the legality of a move, or the meaning of a rule, contact: Linda Schrage (920) 277-1599 Cell (920) 832-1131 Home (920) 788-7940 ext.350 Work

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NFHS Spirit Rules 2009-10

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  1. NFHS Spirit Rules2009-10 Rule Interpreter Meeting August 18, 2009 Take Part. Get Set For Life!

  2. Questions on Rules If you have questions on the legality of a move, or the meaning of a rule, contact: Linda Schrage (920) 277-1599 Cell (920) 832-1131 Home (920) 788-7940 ext.350 Work schrage_cheer@yahoo.com

  3. NFHS Mission • “The National Federation of State High School Associations serves its members, related professional organizations and students by providing leadership for the administration of education-based interscholastic activities, which support academic achievement, good citizenship and equitable opportunities.”

  4. Meeting Agenda NFHS Spirit Rules Book 2009 - 2010 Changes Points of Emphasis NFHS Services and Initiatives Frequently Asked Questions

  5. NFHS Spirit Rules Book • Quick reference to rules changes • Points of emphasis for the season • Table of contents • Index – p.7 • Philosophy Rules - Three Parts • Rule 1 – Definitions • Rule 2 – General Risk Management • Rule 3 – Dance/Drill/Pom Risk Management - Each Rules has sections and articles - Rule 2 & 3 sections and articles typically have a situational ruling (look for the *) - The back of the book has photographs covering some rules/sections/articles (look for the P)

  6. 2009-10 NFHS Spirit Rules Book • Philosophy • Maintain sound traditions • Encourage sportsmanship • Minimize risk • Education-based • Reasonable rules

  7. 2009-10 NFHS Rules Process • Rule writing process • Rule changes are submitted to NFHS from state offices in November • Spirit Rules Committee reviews recommendations for changes in January • NFHS administrative staff reviews changes • NFHS Board of Directors approves changes • NFHS rules books are reviewed and edited for publication in April • Rules are in place for the start of the school season

  8. According to a recent NFHS survey there are over 400,000 individuals participating in high school cheerleading. 2009 NFHS Survey

  9. 2009-10 NFHS Spirit Rules Changes • 2-4-7 h Swedish Fall • 2-6-2 b Cradle Dismounts • 2-6-7 Twist Cradles • 2-10-5 Toe/Leg Pitch

  10. Rule 2 – 4 – 7 h Spotting • “Triple-Base Swedish Fall” was added to the list of exceptions in rule 2-4-7 which requires a spotter for all stunts in which the supporting arm(s) of the base(s) is(are) fully extended above the head.

  11. Rule 2 – 4 – 7 h Spotting • Exception – A triple base Swedish fall provided all three bases face the flyer. • Rationale – When all three bases face the flyer, the front base is in a better position of safety to protect the flyer if assistance is needed.

  12. Rule 2 – 6 – 2 b Dismounts • New Rule: For all cradle dismounts. The flyer must not hold props (signs, etc.) that are made of solid material and have corners or sharp edges.

  13. Rule 2 – 6 – 2 b Dismounts • Rationale: Holding hard objects while performing cradle dismounts can interfere with the safe execution of the cradle. • Signs are defined as solid material – poms, cloth banners, etc… are not defined as solid material

  14. Rule 2 - 6 - 7Dismounts • New Rule: A twist to a cradle involving more than one rotation is permitted only on appropriate mats, grass, rubberized and soft-yielding surfaces.

  15. I added this picture to illustrate the 1 ¼ rotation with a side facing stunt

  16. Rule 2 - 6 – 7 Dismounts • Interpretation: As with basket tosses, the double twist to a cradle cannot be done on a basketball court, unless the stunt is done on an appropriate mat.

  17. Rule 2 - 6 – 7 Dismounts • Rationale: This change reflects the skill level in high school cheerleading and is consistent with the NFHS focus on risk management. NOTE: Non-twisting or single-twist cradles are permitted on any appropriate surface.

  18. Rule 2 – 10 – 5Tosses • New Rule: Toe/leg pitches to a jump or tumbling skill are illegal. • I added these two photos from last year to better illustrate that this is allowed from a forward suspended roll \

  19. Rule 2 – 10 – 5 Tosses • Rationale: This clarifies the intent of last year’s rule change permitting a forward suspended roll from the performing surface.

  20. NFHS Spirit Rules Book Points of Emphasis • Coaches’ Responsibilities • Event Security • Spring Floors

  21. NFHS Spirit Rules Book Points of Emphasis 1. Coaches’ Responsibilities • Professionalism • NFHS Spirit Rules Book • Sportsmanship • Minimize Risk

  22. NFHS Spirit Rules Book Points of Emphasis • Professionalism • Read the rule book – rules 1, 2, 3; situations • Comprehend rules to safely and correctly teach appropriate skill • Follow rules and their intent • Do not avoid the notes and comments section • Ensure your participants are following the rules • Be a role model • Be an advocate for sportsmanship

  23. Sportsmanship Spirit Leaders should center on “leading” or “directing” the crowd. Positive personal behavior and squad cohesiveness demonstrates these standards.

  24. NFHS Spirit Rules Book Points of Emphasis • Security – page 3 • Practice plan • Event plan • School policy • Administration crisis plan (Emergencies, weather alerts, fire, power outages, hostile crowds, transportation, evacuation)

  25. NFHS Spirit Rules Book Points of Emphasis • Spring Floors • School teams are reminded that they are not allowed to compete on spring floors

  26. NFHS Initiatives for 2009 • RIO – Report Injury Online • NFHS partnership with Dr. Dawn Comstock – Ohio Stat University

  27. NFHS Coach Education www.nfhslearn.com • Fundamentals of Coaching • Sport Specific Courses • Engaging Effectively with Parents • NFHS First Aid for Coaches

  28. Concussion Safety • NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee http://www.nfhs.org/web/2006/08/sports_medicine.aspx

  29. Heat and Hydration • Sports Medicine Information • Gatorade Hydration Video "Fueling Sports Performance"

  30. Weather • Lightning Disturbances • Assign a staff member to monitor • Develop an evacuation plan • 30/30/30 plan • 30 seconds, 30 minutes, 30 minutes

  31. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Questions • Dance • Drill • Flags • Pom • Cheer • Coaching • Administration

  32. Dance, Drill, Poms and Flags Inverted Flyer Questions Tumbling Questions Movement Questions Costume Questions Shoes

  33. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Dance/Drill/Poms and Flags Questions • Q - Can teams flip one team member over another team member’s back? • A - YES This is LEGAL as long as the flyer does not become inverted. Inverted flyers must have direct body-to-floor contact with the ground, otherwise the move is ILLEGAL. Page 23, Rule 2, Section 8, Article 2

  34. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Dance/Drill/Poms and Flags Questions • Q - Can teams perform a cartwheel over a partner’s thigh? • A - NO This is ILLEGAL because the flyer in a partner stunt cannot become inverted. Page 23, Rule 2, Section 8, Article 2

  35. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Dance/Drill/Poms and Flags Questions • Q - Can teams have a base on her back and support a Dancer on her feet • A – YES this is legal • The dancer begins the stall from a weight-bearing inverted position on the performance surface. Then returns from the direction she began to a non-inverted position.

  36. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Dance/Drill/Poms and Flags Questions • Q - Can teams do a handstand? • A - YES This is LEGAL as long it is done with bare hands to the ground or with non-skid gloves. Handstands on a prop are considered ILLEGAL. Page 39, Rule 3, Section 1, Article 5 Page 41, Rule 3, Section 5, Article 5

  37. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Dance/Drill/Poms and Flags Questions • Q - Can teams do a hand stand or cartwheel with poms in our hands? • A - NOTumbling with a prop in the hand is ILLEGAL. A forward roll is the only form of tumbling that may be done while holding poms. Page 36, Rule 3, Section 5, Article 1 Situation Ruling on Page 39, 3.5.1

  38. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Dance/Drill/Poms and Flags Questions • Q - Can teams hold poms in our hands while up in a lift? • A - YES This is LEGAL because a flyer can hold objects in their hands as a load-in-toss exception. Page 25, Rule 2, Section 10, Article 1e Situation Ruling on Page 36, 2.10.1.C

  39. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Dance/Drill/Poms and Flags Questions • Q - Can Dance/Drill/Pom and Flag Teams wear a belt with a hard latch/buckle? • A - YESThis is LEGAL as long as the belt is securely affixed to the costume. Page 34, Rule 3, Section 1, Article

  40. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Dance/Drill/Poms and Flags Questions • Q - Can Dance/Drill/Pom and Flag Teams wear pedini shoes? • A – YES This is LEGAL because the heel of the shoe raises the bottom of the foot off the floor Page 34, Rule 3, Section 1, Article 6 Situational Ruling on Page 38, 3.1.6

  41. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Dance/Drill/Poms and Flags Questions Making rule interpretations • Q – Is this legal • A – ? • Yes, a dancer is allowed to lean back and control themselves to a balanced position. As long as they are not inverted, and their feet are on the performing surface.

  42. Cheer Three high mounts Inverted stunts Loss of Contact Significantly increasing height Bracers

  43. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Cheer Questions • Q - Is this pyramid legal • A – No This is not a Swedish fall This is three high

  44. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Cheer Questions • Q - Is this stunt legal • A – Yes This inverted flyer begins on the performing surface

  45. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Cheer Questions • Q - Is this stunt legal • A – Yes, however when the extension prep has their back to the audience –(IF) they significantly increase the height of the flier which may be called for a penalty

  46. NFHS Spirit Rules Frequently Asked Cheer Questions • Q – Why did I get a deduction? • A. Flier has contact with the fliers not the bases in a split transitional stunt

  47. NFHS Spirit Rules Meeting Summary • NFHS Spirit Rules Book • 2009 - 2010 Changes • Points of Emphasis • NFHS Services and Initiatives • Frequently Asked Questions

  48. Questions? • Trends • Future • Concerns

  49. NFHS Spirit Rules2009-10 Rule Interpreter Meeting August 18, 2009 Take Part. Get Set For Life!

  50. RULE-INTERP QUIZ Directions for the online quiz process

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