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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
.
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 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
A.
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.
