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clearance from a licensed medical professional that
has training related to head injuries, even with a
waiver from a parent or legal guardian.
VII. 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.
VIII. 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 and will automatically
forfeit any right to any prizes or awards presented by the
competition.
IX. FINALITY OF DECISIONS
By participating in this competition, each team agrees that all
decisions by the judges will be final and will not be subject
for review. 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.
X. GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
A. All participants agree to conduct themselves in a manner
displaying good sportsmanship throughout the event.
The coach of each team is responsible for seeing that
team members, coaches, parents, and any other person
affiliated with the team conduct themselves accordingly.
B. All programs should have, and review, an emergency
action plan in the event of an injury.
C. Coaches must recognize the entire team’s particular
ability level and limit the team’s activities accordingly.
D. No technical skills should be performed when a coach is
not present or providing direct supervision.
E. All practice sessions should be held in a location suitable
for the activities of dance, and away from noise and
distractions.
F. Warm-up and stretching should precede and conclude all
practice sessions, pep rallies, games, competitions,
performances, and other physical activities.
G. The performance surface should be taken into
consideration before engaging in any technical aspect of
dance. The performance area should be reasonably free
of obstructions. Dancers should not perform technical
skills on:
1. Concrete, asphalt, or any other hard or uncovered
surface
2. Wet surfaces
3. Uneven surfaces
4. Surfaces with obstructions
H. The dance team coach or other knowledgeable
designated representative should be in attendance at all
practices, functions, and games.
XI. COMPETITION ROUTINE GUIDELINES
A. Substitutions may be made in the event of an injury or
other serious circumstance. Substitutes must also abide
by the age restrictions in all division in which they
compete.
B. Formal entrances which involve dance, technical skills,
and all traditions/chants are not permitted. Dancers
should enter the performance area in a timely fashion.
C. All staging, backdrops, special effects, or any items that
may damage or otherwise alter the performance floor or
environment are prohibited (water, powder, glitter, fire,
sliding oil, etc).
D. Teams may dance off of the performance floor; however,
all routine choreography for the entire team must begin
and end on the performance surface. Jumping on or off
the performance surface is prohibited.
E. Time limit is as follows:
1. SCHOOL teams will have a maximum of (2) two
minutes to demonstrate their style and expertise.
If a team exceeds the time limit, they will be
assessed a penalty.
2. ALL STAR teams will have a minimum of (1:45)
one minute forty five seconds and a maximum of
(2:30) two minutes thirty seconds to demonstrate
their style and expertise. If a team exceeds the
time limit, they will be assessed a penalty.
F. Timing will begin with the first choreographed
movement or note of music, whichever is first. Timing
will end with the last choreographed movement or note
of music, whichever is last.
XII. MUSIC GUIDELINES
A. These guidelines are as of June 16, 2016. For the most
up to date music information, visit
If you have any questions,
please email
B. I have read and understand the USA Cheer Music
Copyrights Educational Initiative and all sound
recordings used in our team’s music shall only be
used with written license from the owners(s) of the
sound recordings.
C. Teams must be able to provide proof of licensing
upon request.
D. If there are complaints or concerns about a certain
team’s use of music, proof of licensing should be
provided by the coach. Examples of receipts from
each preferred provider will be provided to all
Varsity Spirit event producers.
E. If a team cannot provide proof of licensing, the team
will be disqualified from the competition.
XIII. CHOREOGRAPHY AND COSTUMING
A. Routine choreography should be appropriate and
entertaining for all audience members. Vulgar or
suggestive material, choreography and/or music is not
allowed and is defined as any movement or
choreography implying something improper or indecent,
appearing offensive or sexual in content, and/or relaying
lewd of profane gestures or implications. Inappropriate
choreography, costuming, makeup and/or music may
GENERAL RULES
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