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2	Competitive Cheer Dates To Remember
3	MHSAA Competitive Cheer Finals March 2, 2002 Grand Valley State University Class A (5 p.m.) Class B (11 a.m.) Class C-D (2 p.m.)
4	Spirit Rules Book New this year: Situation Rulings are now printed directly after Rule 1 and Rule 2.
5	Spirit Rules Book Page 10 - Splits Landing with legs extended at right angles to the trunk. A split is not a stunt or a tumbling skill.
6	Spirit Rules Book Page 14 - Section 2 Move Article 8 – from page 31 to bottom of page 14.
7	Spirit Rules Book Page 17 - Section 9, Article 3 Bracing Exceptions (Extended stunts that may brace any others listed.) Chair Deadman Lift Straddle Lift Extension (Flyer has both feet in both hands of bases.)
8	Spirit Rules Book Page 18 - Section 10, Article 6 Delete b. Handstand
9	Spirit Rules Book Page 20 - Section 14 Twists From Performing Surface Correct Title
10	Dead Man Lift – No Spotter Required
11	Dead Man Lift – No Spotter Required
12	Swedish Lift – Spotter Is Required
13	Swedish Lift – Spotter Is Required
14	Side Press – Spotter Is Required
15	Side Press – Spotter Is Required
16	Spirit Rules Book Page 50 – Delete “Top person should have both hands in contact with a base once she reaches full split position.” Page 53 – Add sentence from page 50 to become the last sentence of paragraph at top of the page.
17	"Cheer Manual Review" Cheer Manual Review
18	Cheer Manual – Correction Page 4 – Number of Competitors A maximum of 16 competitors may perform in Rounds 1 and 3. A maximum of 12 competitors may perform in Round 2.
19	Competitors Per Round Stipulations No more than 12 competitors in Round 2 No more than 16 in Rounds 1 and 3 No more than 4-person differential between Round 2 and Rounds 1 and 3 Whatever number used in Round 1 must be used in Round 3
20	Competitors Per Round - Examples
21	Cheer Manual – Correction Page 19 – Herkie Front leg is extended above parallel Page 23 – Triple Splits The pictures are in correct order. The written description should read – The center splits position shall be the third splits shown. Triple splits may be performed left – right – center or right – left – center.
22	Formations A position on the cheer surface identified by viewing the placement of all team members and their relationship to each other.
23	Team Member Placement Changes In Relationship With Each Other FORMATION CHANGE
24	A Change In Distance Between Team Members Does Not Change The Formation NO FORMATION CHANGE
25	Round 2 - Compulsory Round – Scoresheet Requirements Five (5) skills At least one (1) from each category (flexibility, jumping, tumbling) No more than three (3) skills from 12 point level OR One (1) skill from the 14 point level and two (2) from 12 point level.
26	Round 2 Skills Penalties Not performing one skill each from flexibility, jumping and tumbling categories. SJ – 35 points – a required skill was not performed. Performing too many 12 or 14 point skills. SJ – 35 points – performing a skill that is not allowed.
27	Round 2 – Compulsory Round – Scoresheet
28	Round 2 Scoresheet List skills in order performed Skill 1 ____________________________________ Skill 2 ____________________________________ Skill 3 ____________________________________ Skill 4 ____________________________________ Skill 5 ____________________________________
29	Precision Drill Clarification Page 12 – Count #7 Counter-clockwise refers to the right arm swing from the viewpoint of the competitor.
30	Precision Drill
31	Precision Drill – Slow Motion
32	Precision Drill
33	Precision Drill – Slow Motion
34	Safety Judges Scoresheet
35	Incorrect Spotting – Safety Judge Deduction The spotter is not touching, watching, or away. Penalty – Seven (7) points assessed by Safety Judge.
36	Illegal Skill/Stunt – Safety Judge Deduction A skill/stunt not allowed by NFHS Spirit Rules Book. A skill/stunt not allowed by MHSAA. A stunt performed without a spotter when a spotter is required. Penalty – Fourteen (14) points assessed.
37	Incorrect Performance – Safety Judge Deduction Round 2 Precision Drill and skills are illustrated and described so each team will perform the correct hand, body, leg positions. If the entire team is performing parts of the Precision Drill or skill incorrectly, it has been taught incorrectly, therefore warrants a 14 point Safety Judge deduction.
38	Execution Errors – Cheer Judge Deduction If parts of the Precision Drill or skills are performed incorrectly by some of the team members. Panel Judges deduct for Execution Errors. i.e. - Arm, body, leg placement, blades vs. fist, did not end the skill correctly
39	Routine Description – Round 3 Must be submitted in writing Penalty – 35-point deduction Must provide difficulty & variety points expected Penalty – 14-point deduction Tumbling Pass
40	Execution Bonus – Round 3 A team can earn up to five (5) points in this category if its execution is 17.5 or above. This category has been added to encourage good execution.
41	Execution Bonus
42	Difficulty Execution Factor – Round 3 Rewards high level of execution and above average difficulty. Must qualify for the Execution Bonus Category (17.5) then Must perform more points than necessary to earn 20 difficulty points. Requirements are based on size of team.
43	Difficulty Execution Factoring Chart
44	Choreography – Round 3 May receive a maximum of ten (10) points Five (5) different skill/stunt groups Requirements are based on size of team It is NOT a requirement that different competitors perform the skill/stunt.
45	Choreography – Skill / Stunt Groups One Leg Extensions Originates from elevator level or below. Team Tumbling Performed by ALL competitors – need not be same skill. Full Twist to Cradle or 360 Flair (up or down) either or both skills. Back Tucks Standing or a part of tumbling run. Double Twist to Cradle.
46	Choreography – Clarified One leg extensions – HELD Scorpion Liberty Heel stretch No credit Bottle rocket kickout 360˚ vertical flair
47	Team Tumbling Must be performed by all team members Need not be the same tumbling skill Rolls will not count Simultaneously means Need not be same 4 count Judges must recognize it is in same segment Round 3 Description – denote “team tumbling”
48	Tumbling
49	Tumbling
50	Full Twist to Cradle / 360˚ Flair The number performed may include both The 360˚ vertical twist may be credited if going up to or coming down from a stunt
51	Choreography Chart
52	Skill – Stunt Performance – Execution Performance – The skill-stunt had a beginning, middle and end. Was it completed to the point that you recognized it? Execution – Was it clean – arms, legs, timing, etc.
53	Triple Base Straddle - Page 32
54	An MHSAA Officials Report Must Be Filed When: A coach or player is disqualified. A coach or player is disqualified for TAUNTING.
55	Gymnastic Club Cheer Teams Not during Competitive Cheer season. There must be try-outs. Cannot be recruited i.e. “I have a place for you on my club team”
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57	1661 Ramblewood Drive East Lansing, MI 48823 517.332.5046 Suzanne Martin, Assistant Director smartin@mhsaa.com www.mhsaa.com