CHEER RULES AND REGULATIONS
2014 UCA INTERNATIONAL ALL STAR CHAMPIONSHIP
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I.
GENERAL RULES
A. DIVISIONS
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SEE AGE LEVEL CHART FOR 2013-
2014 DIVISIONS AT UCA.VARSITY.COM
B.
ALL STAR PARTICIPATION
1)
The team and each participating member/coach should
constantly display good sportsmanship throughout the
entire performance in regards to respect for themselves,
other teams and the viewing audience of all ages. Teams
should refrain from any taunting, bragging, or suggestive
expressions or gestures as well as discrimination of any
nature.
2)
Any unruly, aggressive or belligerent behavior by
participants, coaches or spectators toward any other
attendee or Event Staff will result in potential team
disqualification, removal from the event and / or barred
participation from future Championships.
C.
CROSSOVERS
1)
Unlimited Crossovers will be offered at all UCA events.
2)
Crossovers at the International All Star Championship
(IASC) WILL BE ALLOWED between most levels given
the following restrictions:
1.
An all star cheerleader is limited to crossing over to 2
(two) additional cheer teams from their gym during the
competition.
2.
Level 1 teams will not be allowed to crossover to
Levels 4, 5 or 6.
3.
Participant may only represent one gym.
4.
Participants must pay an additional $50 registration fee
for each additional team performance.
3)
UCA will attempt to ensure teams from the same program
do not have overlapping performances during the
preliminary schedule. However, UCA cannot guarantee
that a performance overlap will not occur during the final
schedule.
4)
If a team violates the crossover rules, the second and each
subsequent team will receive a 10.0 point deduction off of
their score for each illegal participant. Maximum penalty
is 20.0.
D. TIME LIMITATIONS:
1)
All Routines must be “Music Only” and the overall
performance time may not exceed
two minutes and thirty
seconds. Timing will begin with the first movement, voice,
or note of music.
2)
If a team exceeds the time limit, a penalty will be assessed
for EACH violation: Point five (.5) deduction for 1-5
seconds, One (1) point deduction for 6-10 seconds and Two
(2) point deduction for 11 seconds and over.
3)
The routine time limit is 2:30. Acknowledging the potential
variance caused by human reaction speed and sound system
time variations, judges will not issue a deduction until their
stopwatches show a time of 2:33.
4)
BECAUSE PENALTIES ARE SEVERE, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT ALL TEAMS TIME THEIR
PERFORMANCE SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO
COMPETITION AND LEAVE A SEVERAL SECOND
CUSHION TO ALLOW FOR VARIATIONS IN SOUND
EQUIPMENT.
5)
Introductions
a)
All introductions (tumbling, entrances, chants,
spellouts, etc. are considered part of the routine and will
be timed as part of the performance.
b)
All team breaks, rituals and traditions need to take place
prior to entering the mat.
c)
Teams should take the floor immediately with spirit and
enthusiasm, but without excessive gestures. Example:
chest bumps, hugs, handshakes, etc.
d)
All teams should refrain from any type of excessive
celebration following the team’s performance. Any
team in violation will receive a ONE point deduction.
e)
There should not be any organized exits or other
activities after the official ending of the routine.
E. MUSIC
1)
Teams may use an unlimited number of songs in their
routine at all competitions.
2)
IASC MUSIC GUIDELINES--
Due to television network
requirements, all music used by teams competing at the
International All Star Championship must be licensed by
either ASCAP, BMI or SESAC. Any violation of the
licensing requirement will subject the team to
disqualification from the Championship and omission from
any associated television programs.
3)
IASC MUSIC GUIDELINES –
Teams may not use
Disney themes, however, Disney music that is ASCAP,
BMI or SESAC is acceptable.
F. COMPETITION AREA
1)
Teams may line up anywhere inside the competition area.
2)
Approximate floor size will be 54 feet wide by 42 feet deep
(9 strips). Check event listing for Spring Floor availability.
3)
All skills must originate and be completed within the
competition boundary. No lineups, skills, or transitions are
allowed outside of the competition boundary. Anytime a
participant unintentionally steps outside the competition
boundary, they must return immediately. The competition
boundary is defined as the actual competition floor/spring
floor, the carpet bonded foam panels that connect to the
spring floor, and any additional border that supports the
floor.
4)
A .25 deduction will be assessed per occurrence for an
athlete that makes contact with both feet outside the
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