sherpamelissa
Cheer Parent
- Jul 19, 2013
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There is a lot of information about what is not allowed, but not a lot of guidance as to how points are awarded. I was told at the end of our last competition that if I had one back handspring we would have rec'd 8 points instead of 7. The judging seems really random to me, but it might just be because I'm new. I assisted for 5 years, but this year was my first year as head coach. I'm curious how other leagues handle competition and scoring!
Our bylaws state the following:
IHSA Spirit Rule Book is to be used as a guideline for mounting. Since this is a
recreational league, final mounting approval must come from the cheer directors. If there
is any question about a mount, it needs to be discussed by the cheer directors at a
regularly schedules meeting and voted upon. If there is a question regarding a mount
(DON’T do it). A 15-point deduction will be taken for illegal mounts or stunts.
18. The following cheerleading actions are allowed, cheers, partner stunting, pyramids,
dance, jumps, kicks, splits, leaps, turns and tumbling. The following, splits, round-offs
and cartwheels are considered tumbling stunts and if an attempt is made a minimum of 1
point will be given. No team will be given a zero on a judges score sheet if that attempt
is made.
19. All stunting and tumbling must be performed completely on the mat. All tumbling
approach must also begin and end on the mat. A deduction will be taken for any tumbling
and/or stunting done off the mat. (Amended 3/3/2010)
20. All pyramids are limited to a maximum of 2 high (base+1). No participant is allowed
to individually support the weight of 1 or more teammate. A pyramid more than 2 high will result in an immediate disqualification. Each participant above the shoulders or
extensions must have their own back spotter. All bases and spotters must be competing
squad members on the floor. Coaches may be safety guides if needed.
21. Body drops to the ground WILL NOT be allowed. A body drop is a straight drop to the
ground without any hand support.
Our bylaws state the following:
IHSA Spirit Rule Book is to be used as a guideline for mounting. Since this is a
recreational league, final mounting approval must come from the cheer directors. If there
is any question about a mount, it needs to be discussed by the cheer directors at a
regularly schedules meeting and voted upon. If there is a question regarding a mount
(DON’T do it). A 15-point deduction will be taken for illegal mounts or stunts.
18. The following cheerleading actions are allowed, cheers, partner stunting, pyramids,
dance, jumps, kicks, splits, leaps, turns and tumbling. The following, splits, round-offs
and cartwheels are considered tumbling stunts and if an attempt is made a minimum of 1
point will be given. No team will be given a zero on a judges score sheet if that attempt
is made.
19. All stunting and tumbling must be performed completely on the mat. All tumbling
approach must also begin and end on the mat. A deduction will be taken for any tumbling
and/or stunting done off the mat. (Amended 3/3/2010)
20. All pyramids are limited to a maximum of 2 high (base+1). No participant is allowed
to individually support the weight of 1 or more teammate. A pyramid more than 2 high will result in an immediate disqualification. Each participant above the shoulders or
extensions must have their own back spotter. All bases and spotters must be competing
squad members on the floor. Coaches may be safety guides if needed.
21. Body drops to the ground WILL NOT be allowed. A body drop is a straight drop to the
ground without any hand support.