UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship

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II. INTERRUPTION OF PERFORMANCE

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.

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.

INJURY

1. The only persons that may stop a routine for injury are: a) competition

officials, b) the advisor / 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, the participant cannot

return to perform without clearance from a licensed medical

professional that has training related to head injuries, even

with a waiver from a parent or legal guardian.

d. In addition to the Varsity Brands head injury policy, we

encourage you to be familiar with specific law of the state

where the competition is being held.

III. HOW TO HANDLE PROCEDURAL

QUESTIONS

RULES & PROCEDURES

Any questions concerning the rules or procedures of the competition will

be handled exclusively by the advisor / 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 and/or

following the outcome of the competition.

IV. INTERPRETATIONS AND / OR RULINGS

Any interpretation 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

All participants agree to conduct themselves in a manner displaying

good sportsmanship throughout the competition with positive presentation

upon entry and exit from the performance area as well as throughout the

routine. The advisor and coach of each team is responsible for seeing that

team members, coaches, parents and other persons affiliated with the team

conduct themselves accordingly. Severe cases of unsportsmanlike conduct

are grounds for disqualification.

VI. SAFETY VIOLATIONS

Any team in violation of these Rules and Regulations or any of the above

mentioned guidelines will be assessed a ten point (10) deduction for each

violation. This deduction does not apply to violations mentioned above

that are designated a lesser 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.

VIII. FINALITY OF DECISIONS

By participating in this competition, 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

Individual score sheets are for the exclusive use of each particular judge.

Each judge has the responsibility and authority to review and submit his

or her final scores and rankings prior to the final tally of the scores for all

teams. Scores and rankings will be available

only

to coaches or captains

at the conclusion of the competition.

X. JUDGING CRITERIA

1. Performance Routines

a. The judges will score teams using the criteria listed on the UCA

score sheet. Each team will be evaluated on a 100 point system.

b. Cheer will count for 35 points and 65 points for the Music

section of the routine. Each section will be averaged and then

combined for the final score.

c. Any deductions or violations will be taken off of the final

averaged score. For more information on scoring, score sheet

and judging criteria, please visit uca.varsity.com.

2. Game Day Routines

a. The Game Day Championship showcases what traditional

cheerleading is all about – leading the crowd! Teams will be

evaluated on their ability to lead the crowd, proper game day

skill incorporations / performance, motion/dance and overall

routine.

b. Team are encouraged to use signs, poms, flags, and / or

megaphones.

c. The incorporation of skills (stunts, jumps, tumbling, motions/

dance) may be added to any/all sections of the Game Day

performance.

d. To imitate the Game Day feel, audio cues will be given at the

Regional event based on 1 of the 3 scenarios below.