Nfhs spirit rules book

Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. The nfhs spirit rules are produced by the national federation of state high school associations, and are written with high school cheerleading in mind. All partner stunts and pyramids are limited to two levels high, meaning that the top persons receives primary support by one or more bases who isare in direct, weightbearing contact with the performing surface. The coaching and cheer guidelines in this manual do not intend to take the place of the information and guidelines presented in. Nfhs store, nfhs network store apparel and accessories. Nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. Videos will play with audio automatically, so you may want to mute your device. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Rules videos this page serves as the new cheer rules videos page formerly hosted at cheerrules. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. Switch up liberty a top person starts with one foot in.

Using the nfhs rules app you will be able to find out. The referee has authority to rule promptly, and in the spirit of good sportsmanship, on any situation not specifically covered in the rules. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. The national federation of state high school associations is the body that writes the rules for high school spirit teams.

Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules. The nfhs will be starting the process of making the spirit rules book gender neutral. Rule 224 correction if the ball becomes deflated during play, it is declared dead where it. Spirit participants shall remain outside of the playing area during a 30second or less timeout during a basketball game. How well do you know the nfhs rules for high school sports.

The rules changes were recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee at its march 24 meeting. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Indianapolis, in march 26, 2020 high school spirit rules changes for the 202021 school year remain centered on increasing safety for cheerleading and dance teams across the country. To access nfhs rules books click here once downloaded, if your books do not appear, contact syoung at fhsaa dot org or call 3523729551 for assistance note. Cheerleading rules select your level for more information. Seely credits high school sports for saving his life. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications. A complete list of spirit rules changes is located on the spirit page of the nfhs website. Nfhs rules allows official nfhs rule questions to be sent directly to your mobile device allowing you to challenge your rule knowledge and keep you aware of different situations for your chosen sports. Beginning summer, 2016, the national federation spirit rules book will be available online. The nfhs spirit rules writing committees consist of experts in the give\. Read and become familiar with the nfhs spirit rules book understand the nfhs and applicable idaho rules educate studentathletes about rules and rule changes require studentathletes to follow applicable rules advocate and model good sportsmanship. Nfhs cheerleading rules changes approved in high school.

Four of the changes involved rules for inversions, including two revisions dealing with braced flips in a pyramid. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 spirit rules. Ahsaa news risk minimization remains theme of 202021. Nfhs spirit rules committee at its march 24 meeting in indianapolis. Contains the official rules and case plays for spirit and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Website 201920 nfhs spirit rules power point north carolina. Coaches can browse through featured videos of stunts and read aacca and nfhs safety interpretations. Coaches must access the nfhs spirit rules book through their ads account. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules changes.

Official rules will be published in the 20162017 nfhs spirit rules book. National federation announces new spirit rules north. Indianapolis the new high school spirit rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee at its january meeting minimize the risk potential created by certain performance surfaces, props or stunts. Rules changes approved in high school spirit by the nfhs. Section 6assisted inverted floor skills applies to all spirit teams. The definition for switch liberty was revised to match common practice. A new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor. Nfhs spirit rules books are located in each ads app.

Nfhs cheerleading high school spirit rules revisions. Usa cheer recommends that elementary, junior high and middle school cheerleaders follow the nfhs spirit rules with the additional restriction below. Rule 1 contains definitions of terms that are used throughout the rules book. All recommendations from the spirit rules committee were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors for implementation in the 201819 season. The referees decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game.

The rules changes were recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee at its march 24. Were trying to create a safer environment for activities to occur in cheer and dance and make the rules book as clear as possible, said james. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. There are no changes to rule 2 general risk management remains the same for all spirit groups. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. Cheer and dancedrillpom will now follow completely separate performance safety rules. Spirit rules committee clarifies uses of assisted stunts.

This will make the book more accurate for the students that participate. Adds definitions for braced flip, braced inversion, braced roll, prep level and swing roll down teddy bear roll down. Allows a slight point during a forward roll where the top persons hands and feet are off of the ground at the same time. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. Nfhs spirit rules book spirit rules provide the minimum safety standards followed by all cheer teams spirit rules should be followed while participants are in a supporting role at an interscholastic contest and during all competition. The requirement that the feet remain at or below the waist remove the ability to do a swan dive type of roll. Spirit rules book for rules that apply to basketball and football cheerleading.

Rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to advance at least one base, the coach of the team at bat shall have. Contains the official rules and case plays for spirit and a. A complete listing of the spirit rules changes, including edited term definitions, will be available on the nfhs website at. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. Section 1apparelaccessories applies only to dancedrillpom teams. Please note the following correction we received from the nfhs regarding the 2014 nfhs spirit rules book. The definitions were added to clarify language used in the updated spirit rules book. The riil endorses the following philosophy as listed in the nfhs spirit rules book. Spirit rules changes 201718 by nfhs on july 21, 2017 spirit. Associations nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. These changes should be completed by the 20202021 spirit rules book. To view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. Keep in mind that the final interpretation for any rules question is the individual state association. Indianapolis, in march 20, 2018 ten rules revisions in cheer and dance which focus on minimizing risk to participants, along with 10 changes in the definitions section, are among the high school spirit rules changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee at its march 24 meeting in indianapolis.

We use videos submitted to us and other sources in an educational manner. We have moved the page here to usa cheer in order to provide a better service to state associations, coaches, and rules interpreters. Spirit participants shall stand outside the freethrow lane lines extended toward the sidelines throughout a basketball game. Revised definition of dismount, foldover, prep and switch up. Contains the official rules for spirit, and are designed to explain all aspects of the activity. National federation spirit rules changes focus on performing surfaces. Deletes definitions for downward inversion, front drop, kneeseatthigh drop, split drop, sponge and swan dive. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. If you have been directed here by your state association or event producer for nfhs rules, the videos here serve as a legal interpretation.