Pioneer Days Cheerleading Competition

General Rules for Kalida Pioneer Cheerleading Competition

THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2011.

All cheerleaders must complete and turn in the insurance waivers PRIOR to the competition. The waiver form attached to this letter maybe copied as needed.  Coaches may turn in the waivers on the day of the competition at the registration table.

DIVISIONS:

Team divisions will be as follows:  Varsity, JV/Freshmen, Junior High, All-Star

*If any division has more than ten (10) squads entered, we will divide it into two smaller divisions and have one overall champion. In this event, the division will be made by the Kalida Cheerleading Advisor and Judges.

Teams must have at least three (3) cheerleaders in order to compete.

Mascots may perform, but they will be counted as a team member if they do motions, dance, or tumble with the squad. If a mascot performs with one squad, he/she cannot perform with another.

GENERAL RULES:

A cheerleader must compete in only one division, and must be enrolled in that school for the current school year.

The only props permitted are: megaphones, poms, and signs. Materials from camp may be used.

There will be no out of bounds, so use as much of the floor as you need.  We will have a standard competition mat for the competition.

You must provide one quality CD. Please review the content of your music for profanity or other inappropriate words to avoid penalties.  There will be a reserved seat for ONE coach, or their designee, to sit beside the judge’s table next to the announcer.  Coaches, or their designee, must be at the announcer’s table, with CD in hand, at least one entry prior to their team performance.  Coaches, or their designee, will be responsible for starting and stopping the music.  (Inappropriate music – 10 pt deduction)

Make sure your moves are in good taste and are age appropriate to avoid penalties.  Routines must be suitable for family viewing.  (Inappropriate moves – 10 pt deduction)

In the event that your routine is interrupted because of failure of our equipment, you will be permitted to restart your program from the beginning.  If your routine is interrupted because of failure of your supplies or personnel, you should continue, as your time limit will remain in effect.  In the event that an injury occurs during your performance, you may either continue your routine, or start over.

ROUTINE REQUIREMENTS:

Each team will have a three (3) minute time limit to perform. Requirements are at least one (1) cheer, one (1) chant and one (1) dance. Requirements can be used in any order and any number of times within the time limit.

You will be allowed to place any poms, signs, immediately prior to your starting position. When the squad is ready to go, one cheerleader will raise her hand letting the officials know that her squad is ready and waiting on the judges' signal. Time will begin with the first organized motion or note of music. Time stops when the last cheerleader is off the floor.

SAFETY:

Pyramids, mounts, partner stunts, or any act where one person supports the weight of another, and the use of mini tramps, springboards or any height increasing apparatus is not permitted.
(Safety violation – 10 pt deduction)

Absolutely NO jewelry; this includes all piercings such as earrings, tongue rings, belly rings, etc. If jewelry cannot be removed, it must be taped.  (Jewelry violation – 10 pt deduction)

An EMT will be on hand and available if needed. Water will be available to all cheerleaders and coaches.

SCORING:

There will be qualified judges scoring the competition. A sample score sheet will be mailed to you in your confirmation packet.

In the event of a tie, the teams that are tied will be asked to perform their routine again.  The teams will be given time to warm up.

PENALTIES:

Any squad that does not adhere to any or all of the rules may be disqualified and automatically gives up the right to any and all awards.

One (1) point per second over the original three (3) minutes will be deducted for going over the time limit.  A ten (10) point penalty will be issued for inappropriate music and/or inappropriate moves.  A ten (10) point penalty will be issued for each cheerleader wearing jewelry. Ten points (10) will be deducted from the final score for violations discussed in the safety rules.

The decisions of the judges, including the scoring and penalties, are final and non-negotiable.

AWARDS:

This competition will take place in the Kalida High School Gymnasium.  The awards ceremony will be held immediately following the conclusion of the competition.

Cash prizes per division: Varsity, JV/Freshmen, Junior High, and All-Star