Videos will play with audio automatically, so you may want to mute your device. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, 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. Attention all competitive cheer coaches and judges officials. Spirit rules changes 201819 by nfhs on april 02, 2018 spirit. To view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. Since 1920, the national federation of state high school associations has led the development of educationbased interscholastic sports and activities that help students succeed in their lives.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The rules changes were recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee at its march 24 meeting. A complete list of spirit rules changes is located on the spirit page of the nfhs website. 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. Changes in transition alstunt rule made in high school spirit rules for immediate release contact.
The spirit rules book was also reorganized to better serve the coaches and other readers, loomis added. Head spring a tumbling skill in which a person places both hands and their head on the performing surface, pushes off with the hands while flipping the legs overhead and landing on their feet. It ranks 10th for girls in school sponsorship with 3,693 schools offering spirit, which includes dance, drill and pom squads, in addition to cheerleading. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Free this course may be taken online through a webinar only if the following criteria is met. The coaching and cheer guidelines in this manual do not intend to take the place of the information and guidelines presented in the national federation spirit.
Seely credits high school sports for saving his life. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Dive roll an airborne forward roll where the feet of the performer are at or above the performers waist prior to the hands making contact with the performing surface. Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture. National federation of state high school associations take part. The wiaa follows nfhs spirit rules for cheerleading. All recommendations from the spirit rules committee were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors for implementation in the 201819 season. For the sports that you subscribe to, it not only allows you access to the nfhs rules but you can also gain the valuable knowledge found. Rule 1 contains definitions of terms that are used throughout the rules book. Nfhs spirit rules book cheerleading, night falls fast free ebook, apr 3, 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 participants shall remain outside of the playing area during a 30second or less timeout during a basketball game. 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.
The rules changes were recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee at its march 24, 2019 meeting and. The nfhs spirit rules writing committees consist of experts in the give\. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs cheerleading rules should contact. Four of the changes involved rules for inversions, including two revisions dealing with braced flips in a pyramid. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. For further assistance in understanding rules andor. All newly hired coaches nonrenewal must attend the course in person through the aia. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Keep uptodate with changes in rules with rules bulletins.
When seeking information regarding a specific skill, it is helpful to identify the section in which it is located. Rules changes 202021 nfhs volleyball rules change power point contrasting uniform pp. Website 201920 nfhs spirit rules power point north carolina. If dismounted to cradles, there must be three catchers for each top person being cradled. Members of a cheer squad involved in stunting, including bases, fliers and spotters, shall wear their hair away from the face and off the shoulders.
There are a couple of editorial corrections to the 201516 nfhs spirit cheer rules book. National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. Susan loomis indianapolis, in february 14, 2011 the new high school spirit rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee at its january 810 meeting minimize the risk potential created. The spirit rules book to facilitate the navigation of the nfhs spirit rules book, the following guidance is offered.
The rules changes were recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee at its march 24, 2019. The spirit of the rules is being violated in a and b. Official rules will be published in the 20162017 nfhs spirit rules book. The nfhs spirit rules writing committees consist of experts in the given sport and each member is nominated by state associations, as is the chairperson, who guides the members through their work. How well do you know the nfhs rules for high school sports. Nfhs spirit rules committee at its march 24 meeting in indianapolis. Using the nfhs rules app you will be able to find out.
National federation of state high school associations the nfhs. Indianapolis, in april 3, 2019 rules related to minimizing risk of injury to dance and cheer team members are among 29 rules revisions for the 201920 high school spirit season. The national federation of state high school associations is the body that writes the rules for high school spirit teams. All spiritline coaches must also take the nfhs concussions in sports free online course at this course only needs to be completed once.
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. 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. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Spirit participants shall stand outside the freethrow lane lines extended toward the sidelines throughout a basketball game. The rules changes were recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee at its march 24 meeting and. Competitive spirit squads is ninth in popularity on the 200304 nfhs athletics participation survey, with 89,443 girls participating last year. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. Each committee member represents one of the eight sections of the united states as divided by the nfhs bylaws. For ease of use the sections of the numbering and sections of this rulebook align with the sections of. This online exam is to be taken by all spiritline coaches after completing the nfhs spirit rules course through the aia.
Nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. 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. Additionally, the nfhs published spirit rules and included. The coaching and cheer guidelines in this manual do not intend to take the place of the information and guidelines presented in. Bulletinnfhs rules book choreographers need the rule book. Ndianapolis, in april 3, 2019 rules related to minimizing risk of injury to dance and cheer team members are among 29 rules revisions for the 201920 high school spirit season. Rule 1 definitions all spirit groups rule 2 general risk management all spirit. Cheerleading rules the wiaa follows nfhs spirit rules for cheerleading. Pdf nfhs soccer rules exam answers answer text rule reference 1 nfhs 2019 soccer exam answer key a it is legal if it is a solid color matching the predominant color of the respective nfhs 2019 soccer exam answer key, 2015 nfhs soccer part i test test closed uhsaa 04 01 2016. This is a reminder to coaches and judges, below is a link to the nfhs website with 201617 spirit cheer rules book corrections. To view bulletins please select a sport from the menu below. 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. Nfhs spirit rules exam must be taken every year free.
Nfhs rules interpretation course registration process the. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. Spirit rules changes focus on performing surfaces for immediate release contact. National federation of state high school associations spirit. Nfhs basketball rules pdf maryland studentathlete selected for national high school spirit o illinois basketball player not to rules changes. Beginning summer, 2016, the national federation spirit rules book will be available online. It is the safety judges responsibility to know all the rules of the nfhs and the.
Spirit rules book for rules that apply to basketball and football cheerleading. Susan loomis indianapolis, in january 25, 2005 changes in the transitionalstunt rule highlighted the january 810 meeting of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee in indianapolis. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules. The rules changes were recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee at its. Spirit rules changes 2019 by nfhs on april 23, 2019 spirit. Cheer and dancedrillpom will now follow completely separate performance safety rules. Videos will appear at the article level, such as 3. If you have been directed here by your state association or event producer for nfhs rules, the videos here serve as a legal interpretation. After each committee concludes its deliberations and has adopted its recommended changes for the subsequent. 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. Whether or not runners are on base, a ball shall not be awarded the batter. Nfhs spirit rules course must be taken every year cost. We set directions for the future by building awareness and support, improving.
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