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competition boundary. Stepping on, or just past the white
tape is not a boundary violation.
G. INTERNATIONAL ALL STAR
CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION
1)
Teams attending the Championship must compete in the
same skill level and the same age division that they
qualified in at a Regional Tournament.
2)
If a team would like to change categories (team size) they
will be assessed a $500 change fee (i.e. Large Senior 3 to
Small Senior 3). This change must be made prior to
February 8, 2014.
Teams may not change age divisions
or skill levels.
H. VIOLATIONS
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Teams in violation of any USASF
Safety Guideline or these Rules and Regulations will be
subject to deductions and/or disqualification.
I. SPOTTER POLICY
In an effort to promote a higher level of safety for competing
athletes, UCA will allow programs to provide additional spotters
at UCA competitions. We feel that an all star program is more
qualified to provide additional spotters because of their
familiarity with routine skills and safety concerns.
The use of additional spotters is left to the discretion of the
coach or gym owner. All star programs may use up to 4
additional spotters for each performance; however, additional
spotters are not required.
1)
At all UCA All Star Competitions, the use of additional
spotters is not mandatory and will be at the discretion of the
coach or gym owner. UCA provided spotters will be
available on the main competition floor at all competitions.
Coaches may choose to use the UCA provided spotters OR
their own spotters OR elect not to use spotters on the main
competition floor. Teams may provide their own spotters in
the rehearsal area or elect not to use spotters. UCA will not
have spotters available in the rehearsal area.
2)
UCA’s International All Star Championship
will provide
spotters for all main competition floors. Teams may choose
NOT to use UCA provided spotters with the exception of
when television production is taking place. All teams
during this time MUST use the UCA provided spotters on
the main competition floor. Just a reminder all teams who
are taped during this time are not guaranteed to be shown on
the ESPN telecast.
3)
See the Varsity All Star policy below for guidelines on the
use of additional spotters.
Definition of Additional Spotter:
Individuals on the
competition floor provided as a safety precaution to spot certain
elements of a routine.
Guidelines
Additional Spotters:
1)
Should only be used during the stunt, pyramid, and/or
basket toss sections. Additional spotters are provided for
added safety and should stand at the back of the floor when
not spotting those sections.
2)
Should not touch, assist, or save skills being performed.
Additional spotters should only be used to prevent a fall to
the competition floor. Any touch, assist, or saved skill will
be given a major fall deduction.
3)
Should be dressed so that they are presentable, professional,
and distinguishable from the performing athletes. Program
provided additional spotters should not wear clothing
similar to the performing team’s uniform.
4)
Should not dress or act in a manner that distracts from the
athletes and their performance.
5)
Should be at least 18 years old and familiar with spotting
the skills of the performing team.
Note:
To provide the safest competitive environment, teams
should not attempt skills beyond their ability level.
II.
INTERRUPTION OF PERFORMANCE
A.
UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
1)
If, in the opinion of the competition officials, a team’s
routine is interrupted because of failure of the competition
equipment, facilities, or other factors attributable to the
competition rather than the team, the team affected should
STOP
the routine.
2)
The team will perform the routine again in its entirety, but
will be evaluated ONLY from the point where the
interruption occurred. The degree and effect of the
interruption will be determined by the competition officials.
B
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FAULT OF TEAM
1)
In the event a team’s routine is interrupted because of
failure of the team’s own equipment, the team must either
continue the routine or withdraw from the competition.
2)
The competition officials will determine if the team will be
allowed to perform at a later time. If decided by officials,
the team will perform the routine again in its entirety, but
will be evaluated ONLY from the point where the
interruption occurred.
C.
INJURY
1)
The only persons that may stop a routine for injury are: a)
competition officials, b) the gym owner / coach from the
team performing or c) an injured individual.
2)
The competition officials will determine if the team will be
allowed to perform at a later time. If the competition
officials allow a routine to be performed at a later time, the
spot in the schedule where the re-performance is to take
place is at the sole discretion of competition officials. The
team may perform the routine again in its entirety, but will
be evaluated ONLY from the point where the interruption
occurred.
3)
The injured participant that wishes to perform may not
return to the competition floor unless:
a.
The competition officials receive clearance from, first,
the medical personnel attending to that participant, the
parent (if present) AND THEN the head coach/advisor
of the competing team.
b.
If the medical personnel do not clear the participant, the
participant can only return to the competition if a parent
or legal guardian in attendance signs a return to
participation waiver.
c.
In the event of a suspected concussion/head injury, the
participant cannot return to perform without clearance
from a licensed medical professional that has training
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