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B. 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. Any athlete who exhibits signs or symptoms
consistent with concussion should be removed
from the activity at that time and should not be
allowed to return to activity that day. The athlete
should not return to activity on a subsequent day
until evaluated by and receives written clearance
for such participation from a qualified physician
(MD or DO specifically trained in concussion
management).
d. In addition to the USA Cheer head injury policy, we
encourage you to be familiar with the specific laws of
the state where the competition is being held.
III. HOWTO HANDLE PROCEDURAL
QUESTIONS
A. RULES & PROCEDURES --Any questions concerning the
rules or procedures of the competition will be handled exclusively
by the owner / coach of the team and will be directed to the
Competition Director. Such questions should be made prior to the
team’s competition performance.
B. PERFORMANCE --Any questions concerning the team’s
performance should be made to the Competition Director
immediately after the team's performance or following the
outcome of the competition.
C. MUSIC/AGE – Any questions concerning a specific
violation in an athlete’s age or music compliance must be
submitted in writing to the Competition Director immediately
following the team’s performance.
IV. INTERPRETATIONS AND / OR RULINGS
Any interpretation of any aspect of these Rules and Regulations
or any decision involving any other aspect of the competition
will be rendered by the Rules Committee. The Rules
Committee will render a judgment in an effort to ensure that the
competition proceeds in a manner consistent with the general
spirit and goals of the competition. The Rules Committee will
consist of the Competition Director, Head Judge, and a
designated competition official.
V. SPORTSMANSHIP
1) All participants agree to conduct themselves in a manner
displaying good sportsmanship throughout the competition.
2) The gym owner and coach of each team is responsible for
seeing that team members, coaches, parents and other persons
affiliated with the team conduct themselves accordingly.
3) When a coach is in discussion with an official, other
coaches, athletes and parents/spectators, they must
maintain proper professional conduct. Failing to do so
may result in 2.0 deduction, removal of coach or
disqualification.
VI. USASF RULES VIOLATIONS
Any team in violation of any USASF General Safety, Image
Policy, Tumbling Restriction or an above mentioned rule or
regulation will be assessed a half (.5) point deduction for each
violation. Any team in violation of a Building Restriction will
be issued a one (1) point deduction for each violation. This
deduction does not apply to violations mentioned above that are
designated a different point value.
VII. DISQUALIFICATION
Any team that does not adhere to the terms and procedures of
these "Rules and Regulations" will be subject to disqualification
from the competition, will automatically forfeit any right to any
prizes or awards presented by the competition, and may also
forfeit the opportunity to participate in a competition or the
Championship the following year.
VIII. FINALITYOF DECISIONS
By participating in this championship, each team agrees that
the decisions by the judges will be final and results may
ONLY be reviewed for clarification. Each team acknowledges
the necessity for the judges to make prompt and fair decisions
in this competition and each team therefore expressly waives
any legal, equitable, administrative or procedural review of
such decisions.
IX. SCORES AND RANKINGS
Each judge has the responsibility and authority to review and
submit his/her final scores and rankings prior to the calculation
of final scores. Scores and rankings will be available only to
gym owners or coaches at the conclusion of the competition.
X. AWARDS AND PRIZE
All teams will receive a trophy. Teams who rank first, second, or,
third place will additionally receive a bronze, silver, or gold
medallion. Teams placing first will receive a championship
banner and jacket for each participant who performed on the floor
plus two coaches. Based on availability, rostered alternates may
request additional jackets after the completion of our final awards
sessions on Sunday evening.
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CHEER POLICIES & PROCEDURES
II. IN ERRUPTIONOF PERFORMANCE
A. UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
1) If, in the opinion of the c petition officials, a team’s routine
is interrup ed 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. 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 retur to the competition if a
parent or legal guardian in attendance signs a return
to participation waiver.
c. Any athlete who exhibits signs or sym toms
consistent with concussion should be removed
from the activity at that time and should not be
allowed to return to activity that day. The athlete
should not return to activity on a subsequent day
until evaluated by and receives written clearance
for such participation from a qualified physician
(MD or DO specifically trained in concussion
manag ment).
d. In addition to the USA Cheer head injury policy, we
encourage you to be familiar with the specific laws of
the state where the competition is being held.
III. HOWTO HANDLE PROCEDURAL
QUESTIONS
A. RULES & PROCEDURES --Any questions concerning the
rules or procedures of the competition will be handled exclusively
by the owner / coach of the team and will be directed to the
Competition Director. Such questions should be made prior to the
team’s competition performance.
B. PERFORMANCE -- Any questions concerning the team’s
performance should be made to the Competition Director
immediately after the team's performance or following the
outcome of the competition.
C. MUSIC/AGE – Any questions concerning a specific
violation in an athlete’s age or music compliance must be
submitted in writing to the Competition Director immediately
following the team’s performance.
IV. INTERPRETATIONS AND / OR RULINGS
Any interpretation of any aspect of these Policies and
Procedures or any decision involving any other aspect of the
competition will be rendered by the Rules Committee. The
Rules Committee will render a judgment in an effort to ensure
that the competition proceeds in a manner consistent with the
general spirit and goals of the competition. The Rules
Com ittee will consist of the Competition Director, Head Judge,
and a designated competition official.
V. SPORTSMANSHIP
1) All participants agree to conduct themselves in a manner
displaying good sportsmanship throughout the competition.
2) The gym owner and coach of each team is responsible for
seeing that team members, coaches, parents and other persons
affiliated with the team conduct themselves accordingly.
3) When a coach is in discussion with an official, other
coaches, athletes and parents/spectators, they must
maintain proper professional conduct. Failing to do so
may result in 2.0 deduction, removal of coach or
disqualification.
VI. USASF RULES VIOLATIONS
Any team in violation of any USASF General S fety, Image
Policy, Tumbling Restriction or an above mentioned rule or
regulati will be assessed a half (.5) point deduction for each
violation. Any team in violation of a Building Restriction will
be issued a one (1) point deduction for each violation. This
deduction does not apply to violations mentioned above that are
designated a different point value.
VII. DISQUALIFICATION
Any team that does not adhere to the terms and procedures of
these " Policies and Procedures " will be subject to
disqualification from the competition, will automatically forfeit
any right to any prizes or awards presented by the competition,
and may also forfeit the opportunity to participate in a
competition or the Championship the following year.
VIII. FINALITYOF DECISIONS
By participating in this championship, each team agrees that
the decisions by the judges will be final and results ay
ONLY be reviewed for clarification. Each team acknowledges
the necessity for the judges to make prompt and fair decisions
in this competition and each team therefore expressly waives
any leg l, equit ble, administrative or p cedura r view of
such decisions.