Contains the official rules and case plays for spirit and a. It was moved to rule 26 as the committee believed that. Using the nfhs spirit rules book rule 2 general risk management pg. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. We use videos submitted to us and other sources in an educational manner. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 spirit rules changes. Spirit rules changes 201718 by nfhs on july 21, 2017 spirit. It was extremely easy to search for what you wanted and find a list of matches in both the rules book and the case book. Coaches must access the nfhs spirit rules book through their ads account.
National federation of state high school associations. Section 1apparelaccessories applies only to dancedrillpom teams. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. Nfhs rule 212 all students participating on a cheer team must be eligible. A switch liberty caught by the original bases is permitted as an exception to articles 352 and 353. A flip from the performing surface that lands in a partner stunt or cradle is illegal. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. The ghsa and the nfhs rules state that a student may not cheer with a high school. Stunting personnel safety was addressed in rule 321c, a new addition to the nfhs spirit rules book. 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 nfhs spirit rules writing committees consist of experts in the give\. This clarification of the intent of the previous rule is that switch ups cannot be caught by new bases, but must be caught by the original bases. Now, its two separate purchases at double the price. A top person may be inverted in partner stunts in which the base of support remains below an extended position provided that.
Nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules. Section 6assisted inverted floor skills applies to all spirit teams. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. To view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. For basketball, the rules book and case book were combined in one app.
Nfhs cheerleading rules changes approved in high school. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The definitions were added to clarify language used in the updated spirit rules book. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. Nfhs national federation of state high school associations.
Seely credits high school sports for saving his life. To that end, the nfhs convened a task force early in the 2014 school year and will be working. This is a reminder to coaches and judges, below is a link to the nfhs website with 201617 spirit cheer rules book corrections. The construction and layout of all courts and fields used for high school competition are subject to any controlling laws and building codes, and to the sound. The rule states that bases may not hold signs or other objects while supporting an extended stunt, which allows them to focus on providing stability for those at the top of the stunt. According to the 201718 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, competitive spirit is the ninthmost popular sport for girls with 162,669 participants in 6,877 schools around the country. In the 1990s, the nfhs continued to provide a broad. Videos will play with audio automatically, so you may want to mute your device. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. A complete list of spirit rules changes is located on the spirit page of the nfhs website. Each state association may, in keeping with applicable laws, authorize exceptions to nfhs playing rules to provide reasonable accommodations to individual participants with disabilities andor special needs, as.
Dropped ball procedure amended in high school soccer officials news. Spirit rules book for rules that apply to basketball and football cheerleading. Nfhs spirit rules changes 202014 this synopsis of 2014 nfhs spirit rules changes is for information purposes only. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
This change in terms from switch liberty allows the top person to land on both feet instead of just one. All recommendations from the spirit rules committee were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors for implementation in the 201819 season. Modified the bat rule involving composite baseball bats effective 201011 school. These books are designed to explain all aspects of the game. Gardner, publisher becky oakes, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high school age. Regarding cheer, bylaw 23 applies only to competitive cheer, the squad that travels to. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. To access nfhs rules books click here once downloaded, if your book s do not appear, contact syoung at fhsaa dot org or call 3523729551 for assistance note. Nfhs announces plans to launch center for officials services officials news longtime new jersey sports reporter stays in the game by becoming. Nfhs national federation of state high school associations is the author of 201415 nfhs spirit rules book 3. Please note the following correction we received from the nfhs regarding the 2014 nfhs spirit rules book.
Rules books which are published by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs contain the official rules for high school sports. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. The top person maintains contact with at least one original base or spotter. Website 201920 nfhs spirit rules power point north carolina. Additionally, the nfhs published spirit rules and included water polo rules in the swimming rules book. Beginning summer, 2016, the national federation spirit rules book will be. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. National federation of state high school associations spirit.
Revised language to match basketball rules book on cheer squad location during basketball games. Rule 1 contains definitions of terms that are used throughout the rules book. The definition for switch liberty was revised to match common practice. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules. For complete list of changes and official rules, refer to the 2014 rules book when it becomes available this summer. Contains the official rules and case plays for spirit and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Four of the changes involved rules for inversions, including two revisions dealing with braced flips in a pyramid. The head coach may enter the court in the situation where a fight may. Add editorial that puts provisions of the book in effect for all spirit squad. Videos will appear at the article level, such as 3. Contains the official rules for spirit, and are designed to explain all aspects of the activity. The same principle and rule would apply to any tryout in any sport or.
The ghsa and the nfhs rules state that a student may not cheer with a. If a wrestler chooses to weighin with the artificial limb, the wrestler shall wear the artificial limb during competition at all times. Nfhs spirit rules books are located in each ads app. Nfhs rule changes and interpretations california interscholastic. Two bases original or new are in a position to protect the. Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no recommendation about the nature or extent of the modifications that may be appropriate for children who are younger or less skilled than. Beginning with the 20 fall sports, all rules books and. National federation spirit rules book or the ghsa constitution and. Coaches can browse through featured videos of stunts and read aacca and nfhs safety interpretations. They are used by coaches, officials, players and many fans who wish to know more about the rules of the game.
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