As Cheer Rule Book

NCA COMPETITION RULE BOOK
FOR ALL-STAR TEAMS
NCA ALL-STAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Dallas, Texas | February 27 - March 1, 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NCA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BE THE ARBITRATOR AND INTERPRETER OF ALL RULES COVERED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
Eligibility Policy
Divisions and Crossovers
NCA Level Eligibility Policy
USASF Image Policy
Interruption of Performance
Music Information
Performance Area
Routine Requirements
Judging Panels
USASF Athlete ID Process
Code of Conduct
Legality Verification
All-Star Best Cheerleader & All-Star Group Stunt
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2014 - 2015 Varsity All Star Scoring Guidelines
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2014 - 2015 NCA Sample Score Sheets
2014 - 2015 USASF SAFETY RULES

For the most up-to-date USASF Safety Rules for the 2014 - 2015 championship season, please visit http://usasfrules.com.
ALL-STAR CHEER RULE BOOK 1 REVISED 7.23.14
NCA ALL-STAR COMPETITION RULES

ELIGIBILITY POLICY
In fairness to all, NCA strictly enforces its age requirements for each division. NCA reserves the right to assess a penalty,
disqualify, reclaim any and all awards and/or remove video appearance for any team/gym found to be in violation of the
eligibility policy, whether before, during or after the Event. The USASF Official Event Roster must be completed and should
include each participants name, age and birth date. This form must be signed and given to NCA during the event check-in.
A gym owner must sign and date this form.
DIVISIONS AND CROSSOVERS

Unlimited Crossovers will continue to be allowed at all NCA events with the exception of NCA All-Star Nationals.
Crossovers at NCA ALL-STAR NATIONALS WILL BE ALLOWED given the following restrictions:
1. Participant may only crossover into a division within the same USASF Level (e.g. Level 3 Jr Coed and Level 3 Small
Senior).
2. Participant may only represent up to a maximum of two teams.
3. Participant may only represent one program.
4. A maximum of five crossover participants is allowed per team.
5. Crossover participants must pay an additional commuter registration fee in full to perfrom on the second team.
NCA always attempts to ensure teams from the same program do not have overlapping performances during the preliminary
schedule. However, NCA cannot guarantee that a performance overlap will not occur during the final schedule. If a team
violates the crossover rule, the second and each subsequent team will receive a 10.0 deduction off of their final score for
each illegal participant. Maximum penalty is 20.0.
NCA LEVEL ELIGIBILITY POLICY

All teams must compete in their legitimate USASF level. Teams that move to a lower USASF Level prior to attending NCA
Nationals are allowed to do so, provided they competed at least once in their new level at one or more USASF competitions
prior to February 27, 2015. Should a teams Level Eligibility be questioned by another program, NCA will request
documentation of that teams participation at a previous event.

USASF IMAGE POLICY

Judges reserve the right to assess warnings and/or deductions when a teams choreography, uniform, make up, bows, etc.
do not meet the standards of appropriate as described in this policy.
COVER UP GUIDELINES
Athletes with non-full top uniforms must wear a T-shirt or other suitable cover up over their uniforms unless they are in the
warm-up area, traveling as a group directly to or from the warm up area, or on the performance stage.
APPROPRIATE CHOREOGRAPHY
All facets of a performance/routine, including both choreography and music selection, should be appropriate and suitable for
family viewing and listening.
Examples of inappropriate choreography may include, but are not limited to, movements such as hip thrusting and
inappropriate touching, gestures, hand/arm movements and signals, slapping, positioning of body parts and positioning
to one another. Music or words unsuitable for family listening, which includes, but is not limited, to swearwords and
connotations of any type of sexual act or behavior, drugs, explicit mention of specific parts of the body torso, and/or violent
acts or behavior are other examples of inappropriate choreography. Removing improper language or words from a song and
replacing with sound effects or other words may still constitute inappropriate.
Music or movement in which the appropriateness is questionable or with which uncertainty exists should be assumed by the
coach to be inappropriate and removed as to not put their team in an unfortunate situation.
MAKEUP AND OTHER

MAKEUP
Makeup should be uniform and appropriate for both the performance and the age of the athletes. Face/Eyelid Rhinestones
are not allowed. False eyelashes are allowed but may not be decorated in rhinestones or additional jewelry.
BOWS
Bows should not be excessive in size (acceptable bows are generally no more than 3 in width) and shouldnt be a
distraction to the performance. Bows should be worn in a manner to minimize risk for the participants, should be
adequately secured and should not fall over the forehead into the participants eyes or block the view of the participant
while performing.
APPROPRIATE UNIFORM
*Appropriate Uniform goes into effect with the 2015 - 2 016 season.
GENERAL UNIFORM GUIDELINES*
No risqu, sexually provocative or lingerie looking or inspired uniform or garments allowed. All uniform pieces should
adequately cover an athlete and must be secured to eliminate any possible wardrobe malfunction. Appropriate
undergarments must be worn.
In addition to the below specific guidelines, athletes must also consider that a combination of uniform pieces may also
deem a uniform appropriate or inappropriate. ALL garments must properly over the athlete and the athletes undergarments
during the routine.

UNIFORM SKIRT/SHORTS GUIDELINES*

When a skirt is worn as part of the uniform, briefs under the skirt are required. The skirt must fully cover the hips. The skirt
must completely cover the briefs and must fall at least 1 inch below briefs (regular and boy cut briefs). When shorts are
worn as part of the uniform, there must be a minimum of a 2 inseam.
UNIFORM TOP GUIDELINES*
Uniform tops may not include an exposed midriff (crop top) except when worn by athletes competing in Senior divisions.
Uniform tops must be secured by straps or material over at least one shoulder or around the neck (tube tops are not
allowed). Judges reserve the right to assess warnings and/or deductions when a teams choreography, uniform, make up,
bows, etc. do not meet the standards of appropriate as described in this policy.
INTERRUPTION OF PERFORMANCE
INJURY
The Safety Judge, Panel Judge, coach, athlete or competition official reserves the right to stop a routine due to an obvious
injury. In the event that an injury causes the teams routine to be interrupted during a Nationals Preliminary Competition,
Classic Championship or a Regional Championship, the team will have 30 minutes to regroup before performing their routine
again from the beginning. Judging will resume from the point at which the injury/interruption occurred as determined by
the Judges. The routine must be performed full-out from the beginning of the routine. All point deductions accumulated to
that point will carry over. If a team prefers not to re-work the routine, then at the coachs discretion, they may take the score
they have received up to that point. If a skill has not been performed a 0 will be given in the category. In the event that
an injury causes the teams routine to be interrupted during final competition (Nationals), the judges will determine if there
is sufficient time and feasibility for the team to complete their performance. If not, scores will be based on the performance
prior to the injury.
UNIFORM DISTRACTIONS
The Safety Judge or Panel Judge reserves the right to stop a routine, assess a deduction, and/or disqualify a team for a
uniform distraction (e.g. garment not being securely fastened/attached, straps break, pants split, etc.). Each performer is
required to take the necessary steps to avoid inappropriate exposure prior to the performance. If a judge stops the routine
or a performer leaves the floor to adjust a uniform a penalty or disqualification may result. The team may or may not be
given an opportunity to return to complete their performance.
INTERPRETATIONS/RULINGS
NCA has the authority to make a decision on any issue, protest, penalty or rule that is unclear or not specifically addressed
in this document. NCA will render a judgment in an effort to ensure that the competition is conducted in a manner
consistent with the general spirit and goals of the competition and NCA.
MUSIC
In the event a technical error causes a teams music to be interrupted, the coach will have the opportunity to stop the
performance. Generally, the team will perform in the spot they currently have unless NCA determines for safety reasons
they should be moved down in the order. It is recommended that coaches have a backup CD/digital player with them at the
music table. Judging and timing will resume from the point at which the malfunction occurred as determined by the Judges.

MUSIC INFORMATION
Regionals: Routine should be on CD. Duplicate CDs must be available at the music table in case of lost or broken
CDs. Coaches are strongly advised to create routines (mix music) that finish a few seconds under the time
limit to ensure that the team does not go over time. Judges decisions on timing of total routine and music portion of
routines are final.
Nationals and Classics: Music should be on CD or digital music player (iPod, iPhone, MP3).
If utilizing CD, Duplicate CDs must be available at the music table in case of lost or broken CDs. Coaches are
strongly advised to create routines (mix music) that finish a few seconds under the time limit to ensure that
the team does not go over time. Judges decisions on timing of total routine and music portion of routines are final.
If utilizing digital music player, NCA & NDA will provide the necessary cables. Be sure to follow these steps below prior
to your performance:
Set up a playlist for each routine
Turn OFF any equalizer, sound check and/or volume limit
Turn your volume up to 100%
If using a phone, make sure it is in airplane mode to avoid incoming calls during performance
PERFORMANCE AREA
Performance surfaces and dimensions may vary by Championship based on venue, size and restrictions, divisions offered,
and other factors. Please refer to specific Championship for which you are attending and make note of the Performance
Area Information. Most NCA Competitions will have a Competition Area measuring 42 deep by 54 wide carpet-bonded
foam floor.

ROUTINE REQUIREMENTS
1. Each team will perform a choreographed routine not to exceed 2 minutes and 30 seconds
(150 seconds; EXCEPTION: All-Star Prep time limit is 2 minutes).
2. Music is required for all of the routine. A 2.0 penalty will be assessed if music is not used for the entire routine.
3. Organized, formal entrances that involve organized cheers or run-ons with jumps, tumbling, or stunts are not permitted.
Cheerleaders should enter the performance area in a timely fashion.
4. Timing will begin with the first note of music by the team after they are officially announced and have taken the floor.
Cheerleaders must have at least one foot on the performing surface when the routine starts.
5. Timing will end with the last organized word, movement, or note of music by the team. Teams must exit the
performance area immediately following the routine.
6. Team names will be called twice: once as the team on deck and once as the next team to perform.
7. Routines must be appropriate for family viewing. Any vulgar or suggestive movements, words, or music will result in a
score deduction. No tear-away uniforms or removal of clothing is allowed. Judges decisions are final.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF ATHLETES
Teams that compete with fewer than the minimum number of athletes required for that division may receive a 2.0 deduction
or be disqualified.
JUDGING PANELS
PANEL JUDGES
Panel Judges are responsible for scoring each teams performance based on the Varsity All Star Scoresheet. Each Panel
Judge fills out his/her own score sheet for each performance. Panel Judges score technical ability and the overall routine,
but they do not determine or score deductions or safety violations.
SAFETY JUDGE
The Safety Judge is responsible for administering all safety violations, time violations, and boundary violations.
POINT DEDUCTION JUDGE
The Point Deduction Judge is responsible for assessing deductions in each routine for obvious bobbles or falls from
technical skills.
ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL

CALCULATING FINAL SCORE
Your Day 1 score will count as 25% of your final score. Your Day 2 score will account for the other 75%. Teams will
compete in reverse order from how they placed in prelims (e.g. squads with the highest score after prelims in a particular
division will compete last in that division on finals).

USASF ATHLETE ID
In lieu of the Team Eligibility Roster that was previously required by NCA & NDA, all cheer and dance participants must now
be registered in the USASF Athlete ID program. Registration is required prior to your first competition of the 2014-2015
championship season. If you havent already registered, please see the process below.
ATHLETE ID PROCESS
Step 1
Prior to attending your first event in the 2014-2015 season, register all cheer and dance
athletes by entering information in member profiles at USASF.net.
Athlete birth certificates will be uploaded to USASF secure servers for birthdate
verification by USASF staff. Once birthdates are verified, birth certificate files are
digitally destroyed and not stored on any server.
Step 2
Create and print USASF Official Event Rosters for each team prior to each event and submit at check-in.
CODE OF CONDUCT
To ensure the most positive experience for all attendees, NCA asks that the following Code of Conduct be adhered to during
all NCA Championships:
Any questions or concerns that affect a teams performance or experience must be communicated by the coach to the
NCA Event Information Table. The appropriate NCA Official will then be called to discuss the situation with the coach.
Participants, coaches or spectators are prohibited from making contact with the Judges during the competition.
Judges rulings are final related to deductions, final team placements and legalities.
Any unruly, aggressive or belligerent behavior by participants, coaches or spectators toward any other attendee or NCA
Event Staff may result in potential deduction, team disqualification, removal from the event and/or barred participation
from future NCA Championships.

LEGALITY VERIFICATION
As a coach, it is important to be current on the NCA & USASF Safety Rules. If you have questions concerning any safety
rules or questions regarding specific performance elements, please follow these steps. This will ensure that you receive a
timely and accurate response to your questions.

All questions must be in written form.

Due to the differences in interpretation and terminology, no phone calls will be accepted.
Do not rely on prior rulings from NCA Championships.
A separate video must be submitted for each Competition to ensure legality.
For all Legality questions, you must send a video that contains the skill in question.
Video must include the following:
1. Front, side and back view of skill.
2. Name of the Championship where you will be performing skill and the Division you will be performing in.
3. Include your name, team name, email and phone number with your video.
4. Do not send the entire Routine, only the skill(s) in question. Your video will be kept on file at NCA.
VIDEOS THAT ARE NOT IN THE ABOVE FORMAT WILL NOT BE VIEWED.
VIDEOS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE NCA OFFICE at least THREE WEEKS PRIOR to the Championship date.
Videos not received in the NCA office three weeks prior to the championship date will NOT be reviewed.
You must email your video to:
ncaallstarsafety@gmail.com.

Note: Emailed videos may not exceed 10mb and should be in either

Windows Media Player or Quicktime formats.
DO NOT DEPEND ON YOUR CHOREOGRAPHER OR COACH

TO DETERMINE IF SOMETHING IS LEGAL.
IF YOU FEEL THAT SOMETHING MAY BE ILLEGAL,
SEND A VIDEO TO THE NCA OFFICE.
ALL-STAR BEST CHEERLEADER
ALL-STAR BEST CHEERLEADER & GROUP STUNT REQUIREMENTS

These divisions will not be offered at Nationals but may be offered at other championships on a case-by-case basis when
appropriate.
ALL-STAR BEST CHEERLEADER REQUIREMENTS
Time Limit
1 minute 30 seconds (90 seconds) maximum
Music
May be used for the entire routine or just a portion of it
Pre-recorded music should be low during the cheer portion, so that the judges can hear the participants voice.
Routine
Should include the following: jumps, tumbling skills (standing and running), cheer/motions and a dance.
These skills may be performed in any order.
Must perform at least 3 jumps in routine.
Tumbling
Skills are limited to 1 flipping and 1 twisting rotations.
Age Restrictions
All-Star Senior Best Cheerleader: 15 18 Years
All-Star Junior Best Cheerleader: 12 14 Years
All-Star Youth Best Cheerleader: 11 Years and younger
ALL-STAR GROUP STUNT REQUIREMENTS

Time Limit
1 minute, maximum: routine may be performed to music. Groups may have 4 5 members. 1 Male is allowed.
Routine
The participants must provide a spotter. The spotter must be a COACH (for safety purposes, you must provide a spotter who
has proper knowledge of the routine and is capable of spotting the routine). No one will be allowed to compete without a
proper spotter. The spotter may not help support or hold up a stunt and may not help with dismounts.
In the SENIOR age division, no one younger than 12 years of age will be allowed to compete in this category.
Dance/Cheer motions, jumps and tumbling that are not performed with direct progression into a stunt will not be
considered in the scoring process; therefore we strongly suggest that your routines consist of stunts only.
Must follow USASF Age Division and Safety Rules.
Restrictions
All-Star Senior Best Group Stunt: 12 18 Years; up to 5 members (all female)
All-Star Coed Best Group Stunt: 12 18 Years; up to 5 members (1-2 may be males)
All-Star Junior Best Group Stunt: 14 Years and younger; up to 5 members (1 may be male)
VARSITY ALL STAR SCORING SYSTEM

BUILDING
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STUNT DIFFICULTY
7.5 - 8.0
BELOW
8.0 - 8.2
LOW
STUNT / PYRAMID CREATIVITY
Skills performed do not meet Low range

requirement
4.0 - 4.3
AVERAGE
2 different level appropriate skills performed by

most of team
8.2 - 8.5
MID

most of team
8.5 - 9.0
HIGH

most of team
COED
Less than majority of the building skills

choreographed demonstrate excellent use of
innovative/unique/visual transitions
Majority to all of the building skills

ABOVE
choreographed demonstrate excellent use of
AVERAGE
innovative/unique/visual transitions
4.4 - 5.0
TECHNIQUE
PYRAMID DIFFICULTY
requirement
7.5 - 8.0
BELOW
8.0 - 8.2
LOW
2 different level appropriate skills, 2 structures
8.2 - 8.5
MID
8.5 - 9.0
HIGH
.1 - .3
AVERAGE
.4 - 1.0
Less than majority of the athletes demonstrated

excellent precision, form and synchronization
Majority to all of the athletes in the routine

ABOVE
demonstrated excellent precision, form and
AVERAGE
synchronization
# of
ATHLETES
7.5 - 8.0
BELOW

requirement
4.0
4.2
Unassisted or Assisted Shoulder Sit or Chair Sit
4.2
LOW
Unassisted Toss* or Walk-In* to Hands OR

Assisted Toss* or Walk-In* to Hands press
Extension
4.5
MID
Unassisted Toss* or Walk-In* to Hands press

Extension OR Assisted Toss* or Walk-In* to fully
Extended Double Leg Stunt
4.9
HIGH
Unassisted Toss* or Walk-In* to fully Extended

Double Leg Stunt OR Assisted Toss* or Walk-In*
to fully Extended Single Leg Stunt
5.0
MAX
Unassisted Toss* or Walk-In* to fully Extended

Single Leg Stunt
COED QUANTITY CHART

4.5
4.9
5-7
5.0
1
8 - 11
8.0 - 8.2
LOW
Less than a majority performs a level

appropriate toss
12 - 15
8.2 - 8.5
MID
Majority performs a level appropriate toss
16 - 19
8.5 - 8.9
HIGH
Full team (with or with front spots) perform a

level appropriate toss
20 - 23
24 - 27
9.0
MAX
Full team (with or with front spots) perform a

level appropriate toss plus one additional toss
28 - 31
32 - 35
36
MAJORITY = 51% of the athletes on the team are used in a toss sequence
FULL TEAM = The maximum number of tosses that can be thrown during one sequence
BELOW
*Several forms of Toss and Walk-In are acceptable (i.e. a full up, ball up, etc.)
L4.2 and L5R coed teams will always follow the stunt quantity chart, not the coed
chart. Coed stunts must be performed at the same time and perform the same entry
and skill to receive quantity/skill credit. A score in this category can be earned by
meeting the stunt requirements listed regardless of whether or not the stunts are
based by male or female.
STUNT QUANTITY CHART

TOSS DIFFICULTY
4.0
A teams score in this category will be based on the most number of stunt group used
to perform one of the required level appropriate building skills.
# of MALES ON TEAM
# of STUNTS*
1-3
4-5
6-7
8-9
10 - 11
12 - 13
14 - 15
16 - 17
18
*Coed stunts must be performed at the same time and perform the same entry and
skill to receive quantity/skill credit. A score in this category can be earned by meeting
the stunt requirements listed regardless of whether or not the stunts are based by
male or female.
Scores are based on performances at that days event compared to other teams in your division and/or level. Teams will notice a variance in scores from event to event.
MAJORITY = 51% (of the team) | MOST = 75% (of the team) | REVISED 6.17.14

TUMBLING
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MAJORITY/MOST QUANTITY TABLE
STANDING TUMBLING
7.5 - 8.0
BELOW
8.0 - 8.2
LOW
Majority of team performs a level appropriate pass
8.2 - 8.5
MID
Most of team performs a level appropriate pass
8.5 - 9.0
8.5 - 9.0
Skills performed do not meet Low range requirement
LEVEL 1 - 2: HIGH
Most of team performs two level appropriate passes, one of which must be synchronized
LEVEL 3 - 5: HIGH
Most of team performs two level appropriate passes, one of which must be a synchronized
jump/tumble combination
RUNNING TUMBLING DIFFICULTY

7.5 - 8.0
BELOW
Skills performed do not meet Low range requirement
# of ATHLETES
MAJORITY
MOST
10
11
12
13
10
14
11
15
11
8.0 - 8.2
LOW
Less than a majority of the team performs a level appropriate pass
16
12
8.2 - 8.5
MID
Majority of the team performs a level appropriate pass
17
12
8.5 - 9.0
HIGH
Most of the team performs a level appropriate pass
18
14
19
10
14
20
10
15
21
11
16
22
11
17
23
12
17
JUMP DIFFICULTY
8.0
LOW
Most of the team performs 1 jump
8.2
MID
Most of the team performs 2 connected advanced jumps
8.5
HIGH
Most of the team performs 3 connected advanced jumps
9.0
MAX
Most of the team performs 4 connected advanced jumps or 3 connected advanced jumps,
plus one additional advanced jump, must include a variety
All approaches within the jumps must use a whip approach to be considered connected. Teams must perform the required skill set or they will be given a lower score.
BASIC JUMPS: Spread Eagle, Tuck Jump | ADVANCED JUMPS: Pike, Right/Left Hurdlers (front or side), Toe Touch
AVERAGE
.4 - 10.
ABOVE AVERAGE
12
18
13
19
26
13
20
27
14
20
28
14
21
29
15
22
30
15
23
Less than majority of the athletes demonstrated excellent precision, form and synchronization
31
16
23
Majority to all of the athletes in the routine demonstrated excellent precision, form and
synchronization
32
16
24
33
17
25
TECHNIQUE
.1 - .3
24
25
Scores are based on performances at that days event compared to other teams in your division and/or level.
Teams will notice a variance in scores from event to event.
MAJORITY = 51% (of the team) | MOST = 75% (of the team) | REVISED 6.17.14
34
17
26
35
18
26
36
18
27

OVERALL
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DANCE
9.0 - 9.2
LOW
Dances that include poor perfection and sync, entertainment value, length and/or musicality. Basic choreography and/or creativity.
Poor technique in movement.
9.2 - 9.5
MID
Dances that include average perfection and sync, entertainment value, length and/or musicality. Average choreography and/or
creativity. Average technique in movement.
9.5 - 10
HIGH
Dances that include excellent perfection and sync, entertainment value, length and/or musicality. Excellent choreography and/or
creativity. Excellent technique in movement.
OVERALL IMPRESSION / PERFORMANCE

9.0 - 9.2
LOW
Routines that could use additional focus on level of perfection and/or performance.
9.2 - 9.5
MID
Routines that are average or have slight breaks in their level of perfection and/or performance.
9.5 - 10
HIGH
Routines that have a high level of perfection and/or performance.
ROUTINE CREATIVITY
4.0 - 4.3
AVERAGE
Less than majority of the creative elements choreographed demonstrate excellent use of innovative/unique/visual transitions.
4.4 - 5.0
ABOVE AVERAGE
Majority to all of the creative elements choreographed demonstrate excellent use of innovative/unique/visual transitions.
Scores are based on performances at that days event compared to other teams in your division and/or level.
Teams will notice a variance in scores from event to event.
REVISED 6.17.14

DEDUCTION SYSTEM
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BUILDING BOBBLE - .25

Examples:
Stunts and Pyramids that almost drop/fall, but are
saved (this includes excessive movement of the bases)
Blatant incomplete twisting cradles (landing on
stomach, etc.)
Knee or hand of base touching ground during cradle or
dismount
ATHLETE FALL - .25

Examples:
Hands down in tumbling or jumps
Knees down in tumbling or jumps
Blatant incomplete tumbling twist(s)
Multiple body parts touch the floor in tumbling or jumps
Drops to the floor during individual skills (tumbling,
jumps, etc.)
BUILDING FALL - .50

Examples:
Cradling, dismounting, or bringing down a stunt or
pyramid early (not timing issues)
Base falling to the floor during a cradle or dismount
MAJOR BUILDING FALL - .75

Examples:
Falls from individual stunt, pyramid, or tosses to the ground
(top person lands on ground or multiple bases land on
ground)
MAXIMUM - 1.0
When multiple deductions should be assessed during an individual stunt or toss (by a single group), or during a pyramid collapse,
then the sum of those deductions will not be greater than 1.0.
TIME LIMIT VIOLATIONS
Teams that exceed 2:30 will be subject to the following deduction:
1 - 5 seconds over time will result in a .50 deduction
6 or more seconds over time will result in a 1.0 deduction
The routine time limit is 2:30. Routines that exceed this time limit run a risk of being assessed a deduction. Judges will use a stop
watch or similar device to measure the official time. Acknowledging the potential variance caused by human reaction speed and sound
system time variations, judges will not issue a deduction until their stopwatch/clock shows a time that exceeds 2:33.
SAFETY VIOLATIONS
Building skills performed out of level will be issued a 1.0 deduction.
Tumbling skills performed out of level and violation of any other General Safety Guidelines will be issued a .50 deduction.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT DEDUCTION
When a coach is in discussion with an official, other coaches, athletes and parents/spectators they must maintain proper professional
conduct. Failing to do so may result in a 2.0 deduction, removal of coach, or disqualification.
BOUNDARY VIOLATIONS
The performance surface is defined as the 42 x 54 competition floor. The competition boundary is defined as the performance surface
and any immediate adjacent safety border. A .25 deduction will be assessed per occurrence for an athlete that makes contact with
both feet outside the competition boundary. Stepping on, or just past the white tape is not a boundary violation.

WORLDS DIVISIONS BUILDING
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STUNT DIFFICULTY
0
PYRAMID DIFFICULTY
No skills performed
No skills performed
TOSS DIFFICULTY
0
No skills performed
1.0 - 3.0
LOW
Below level skills; 2 or less different level

appropriate skills performed by a majority of the
athletes
1.0 - 3.0
LOW
Below level skills performed; 2 or less different

level appropriate skills
1.0 - 2.0
MID
Below level toss(es) performed; level

appropriate toss(es) performed by less than a
majority of athletes
2.0 - 5.0
MID
3 level appropriate skills performed by a

majority of the athletes
2.0 - 5.0
MID
3 different level appropriate skills, at least

2 structures
2.0 - 5.0
HIGH
1 level appropriate toss performed by a majority

of the athletes
4.0 - 10
HIGH
4 level appropriate skills performed by a

4.0 - 10
HIGH
4 different level appropriate skills, at least

2 structures minimum
The following are considered when scoring difficulty:

Degree of difficulty
Percentage of team participation
Variety of load-ins, dismounts and transitions
Additional skills and combination of skill (non-level included)
Technique: A teams effectiveness in demonstrating proper form, timing uniformity and precision.
Creativity/Choreography: A teams effectiveness to implement innovative, visual, unique and intricate ideas, incorporations and music.
Majority: + 1 (majority required to score in the medium or high range for difficulty)
Points will be awarded in tenths (1/10)
REVISED 7.9.14

WORLDS DIVISIONS TUMBLING
STANDING TUMBLING DIFFICULTY

0
No skills performed
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RUNNING TUMBLING DIFFICULTY

0
No skills performed
1.0 - 3.0
LOW
Below level standing tumbling passes; level appropriate

standing tumbling passes performed by less than a
1.0 - 3.0
LOW
Below level running tumbling passes
2.0 - 5.0
MID
1 level appropriate standing tumbling pass(es) performed

by a majority of the athletes
2.0 - 5.0
MID
Level appropriate running tumbling passes performed by

less than a majority of the athletes
4.0 - 10
HIGH
2 level appropriate standing tumbling passes performed by

a majority of the athletes
4.0 - 10
HIGH
1 level appropriate running tumbling pass(es) performed

by a majority of the athletes

Variety
Additional skills
Synchronization
Jump/tumbling combination (Standing Tumbling only)
Formations/Transitions: A teams effectiveness to demonstrate precise spacing and seamless patterns of movement.
REVISED 7.9.14

WORLDS DIVISIONS DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY
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JUMP DIFFICULTY
0
No skills performed
1.0
No advanced jumps
2.0
1 advanced jump by majority
3.0
2 advanced connected jumps by majority
4.0
3 advanced connected jumps by majority
5.0
4 advanced connected jumps or 3 connected jumps plus 1 additional advanced jump by majority
Advanced Jumps: Herkie, Hurdler, Toe Touch, Pike, Double Nine

Connected Jumps: All approaches within the jump section must have a whip approach
Variety
Additional skills
Synchronization
Dance: A teams ability to execute elite dance skills and visual effects through multiple levels, formation changes, creative tricks, ground, group
and partner work and motions performed at a fast pace and/or change of pace with strong musicality.
Creativity/Choreography: A teams effectiveness to implement innovative, visual, unique and intricate ideas, incorporations and music.
Overall Routine Impression: A teams effectiveness in performing a comprehensive and positive memorable experience.
Showmanship: A teams effectiveness in demonstrating genuine enthusiasm and confidence.
REVISED 7.9.14

WORLDS DIVISIONS DEDUCTION SYSTEM
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BUILDING BOBBLE - 2.0

Examples:
Stunts and Pyramids that almost drop/fall, but are
saved (this includes excessive movement of the bases)
Blatant incomplete twisting cradles (landing on
stomach, etc.)
Knee or hand of base touching ground during cradle or
dismount
ATHLETE FALL - 1.0

Examples:
Hands down in tumbling or jumps
Knees down in tumbling or jumps
Blatant incomplete tumbling twist(s)
Multiple body parts touch the floor in tumbling or jumps
Drops to the floor during individual skills (tumbling,
jumps, etc.)
BUILDING FALL - 3.0

Examples:
Cradling, dismounting, or bringing down a stunt or
pyramid early (not timing issues)
Base falling to the floor during a cradle or dismount
MAJOR BUILDING FALL - 4.0

Examples:
Falls from individual stunt, pyramid, or tosses to the ground
(top person lands on ground or multiple bases land on
ground)
MAXIMUM - 5.0
When multiple deductions should be assessed during an individual stunt or toss (by a single group), or during a pyramid collapse,
then the sum of those deductions will not be greater than 1.0.
TIME LIMIT VIOLATIONS
Teams that exceed 2:30 will be subject to the following deduction:
1 - 5 seconds over time will result in a 2.0 deduction
6 or more seconds over time will result in a 4.0 deduction
The routine time limit is 2:30. Routines that exceed this time limit run a risk of being assessed a deduction. Judges will use a stop
watch or similar device to measure the official time. Acknowledging the potential variance caused by human reaction speed and sound
system time variations, judges will not issue a deduction until their stopwatch/clock shows a time that exceeds 2:33.
SAFETY VIOLATIONS
Building skills performed out of level will be issued a 4.0 deduction.
Tumbling skills performed out of level and violation of any other General Safety Guidelines will be issued a 2.0 deduction.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT DEDUCTION
When a coach is in discussion with an official, other coaches, athletes and parents/spectators they must maintain proper professional
conduct. Failing to do so may result in a 5.0 deduction, removal of coach, or disqualification.
BOUNDARY VIOLATIONS
The performance surface is defined as the 42 x 54 competition floor. The competition boundary is defined as the performance surface
and any immediate adjacent safety border. A 1.0 deduction will be assessed per occurrence for an athlete that makes contact with
both feet outside the competition boundary. Stepping on, or just past the white tape is not a boundary violation.

SCORE SHEET
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SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
CREATIVITY
STUNTS
15.0
9.0
1.0
5.0
PYRAMIDS
15.0
9.0
1.0
5.0
TOSSES
10.0
9.0
1.0
STUNT/COED
QUANTITY
5.0
5.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
STANDING
TUMBLING
10.0
RUNNING
TUMBLING
JUMPS
9.0
1.0
10.0
9.0
1.0
10.0
9.0
1.0
(4.0 - 5.0)
LE
TECHNIQUE
DIFFICULTY
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
DANCE
10.0
10.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION
PERFORMANCE
10.0
10.0
ROUTINE
CREATIVITY
5.0
5.0
TOTAL SCORE
100
(.1 - 1.0)
(.1 - 1.0)

BUILDING SCORE SHEET
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SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
CREATIVITY
STUNTS
15.0
9.0
1.0
5.0
PYRAMIDS
15.0
9.0
1.0
TOSSES
10.0
9.0
1.0
STUNT/COED
QUANTITY
5.0
5.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
DANCE
10.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION
PERFORMANCE
10.0
(4.0 - 5.0)
LE
P
10.0
10.0
COMMENTS
(.1 - 1.0)
5.0

TUMBLING SCORE SHEET
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SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
STANDING
TUMBLING
10.0
9.0
1.0
RUNNING
TUMBLING
10.0
9.0
1.0
JUMPS
10.0
9.0
1.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
DANCE
10.0
10.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION
PERFORMANCE
10.0
ROUTINE
CREATIVITY
5.0
LE
P
10.0
5.0
COMMENTS
(.1 - 1.0)

LEVEL 1 SCORE SHEET
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SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
CREATIVITY
STUNTS
15.0
9.0
1.0
5.0
PYRAMIDS
15.0
9.0
1.0
5.0
STUNT/COED
QUANTITY
5.0
5.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
STANDING
TUMBLING
10.0
9.0
1.0
RUNNING
TUMBLING
10.0
9.0
1.0
JUMPS
10.0
9.0
1.0
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
DANCE
10.0
10.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION
PERFORMANCE
10.0
10.0
ROUTINE
CREATIVITY
5.0
5.0
TOTAL SCORE
90
(4.0 - 5.0)
LE
SKILLS
(.1 - 1.0)
(.1 - 1.0)

LEVEL 1 BUILDING SCORE SHEET
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SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
CREATIVITY
STUNTS
15.0
9.0
1.0
5.0
PYRAMIDS
15.0
9.0
STUNT/COED
QUANTITY
5.0
5.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
DANCE
10.0
10.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION
PERFORMANCE
10.0
(4.0 - 5.0)
LE
1.0
P
10.0
COMMENTS
(.1 - 1.0)
5.0

LEVEL 1 TUMBLING SCORE SHEET
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SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
STANDING
TUMBLING
10.0
9.0
1.0
RUNNING
TUMBLING
10.0
9.0
1.0
JUMPS
10.0
9.0
1.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
DANCE
10.0
10.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION
PERFORMANCE
10.0
ROUTINE
CREATIVITY
5.0
LE
P
10.0
5.0
COMMENTS
(.1 - 1.0)

SPECIAL NEEDS SCORE SHEET
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SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
CREATIVITY
STUNTS
15.0
9.0
1.0
5.0
PYRAMIDS
15.0
9.0
1.0
5.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
STANDING
TUMBLING
10.0
RUNNING
TUMBLING
10.0
JUMPS
10.0
(4.0 - 5.0)
LE
P
9.0
1.0
9.0
1.0
1.0
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
LIMITED
ASSISTANCE
10.0
10.0
DANCE
10.0
10.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION
PERFORMANCE
10.0
10.0
ROUTINE
CREATIVITY
5.0
5.0
TOTAL SCORE
95
(.1 - 1.0)
9.0
SKILLS
(.1 - 1.0)

SPECIAL NEEDS BUILDING SCORE SHEET
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SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
CREATIVITY
STUNTS
15.0
9.0
1.0
5.0
PYRAMIDS
15.0
9.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
LIMITED
ASSISTANCE
10.0
10.0
DANCE
10.0
10.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION
PERFORMANCE
10.0
(4.0 - 5.0)
LE
1.0
P
10.0
COMMENTS
(.1 - 1.0)
5.0

SPECIAL NEEDS TUMBLING SCORE SHEET
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SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
STANDING
TUMBLING
10.0
9.0
1.0
RUNNING
TUMBLING
10.0
9.0
1.0
JUMPS
10.0
9.0
1.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
LIMITED
ASSISTANCE
10.0
10.0
DANCE
10.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION
PERFORMANCE
10.0
5.0
COMMENTS
LE
P
10.0
10.0
ROUTINE
CREATIVITY
(.1 - 1.0)
5.0

ALL STAR PREP SCORE SHEET
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SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
CREATIVITY
STUNTS
14.5
8.5
1.0
5.0
PYRAMIDS
14.5
8.5
1.0
5.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
STANDING
TUMBLING
9.5
RUNNING
TUMBLING
9.5
JUMPS
9.5
1.0
8.5
1.0
DANCE
10.0
10.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION
PERFORMANCE
10.0
10.0
ROUTINE
CREATIVITY
5.0
5.0
DIFFICULTY
(4.0 - 5.0)
LE
P
8.5
1.0
TOTAL
82.5
(.1 - 1.0)
8.5
SKILLS
TOTAL SCORE
(.1 - 1.0)
ALL STAR PREP BUILDING SCORE SHEET

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SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
CREATIVITY
STUNTS
14.5
8.5
1.0
5.0
PYRAMIDS
15.0
8.5
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
DANCE
10.0
10.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION
PERFORMANCE
10.0
(4.0 - 5.0)
LE
1.0
P
10.0
COMMENTS
(.1 - 1.0)
5.0
ALL STAR PREP TUMBLING SCORE SHEET

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SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
STANDING
TUMBLING
9.5
8.5
1.0
RUNNING
TUMBLING
9.5
8.5
1.0
JUMPS
9.5
8.5
1.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
DANCE
10.0
10.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION
PERFORMANCE
10.0
ROUTINE
CREATIVITY
5.0
LE
P
10.0
5.0
COMMENTS
(.1 - 1.0)

POINT DEDUCTION SCORE SHEET
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LEGEND
:15 - :30 SECONDS
1:30 - 1:45
.25
BB
BUILDING BOBBLE
.25
BF
BUILDING FALL
.50
MBF MAJOR BUILDING FALL
.75
MAX MAXIMUM
1.0
STUNTS
TUMBLING
PYRAMIDS
JUMPS
:45 SECONDS - 1 MINUTE
COMMENTS
1:15 - 1:30
1 MINUTE - 1:15
ATHLETE FALL
LE
0 - :15 SECONDS
:30 - :45 SECONDS
AF
1:45 - 2:00
AF .50
BB .25
BF .50
MBF .75
MAX 1.0
=
TOTAL
2:00 - 2:15
2:15 - 2:30

ALL STAR SAFETY SCORE SHEET
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NUMBER OF DEDUCTIONS
LE
DEDUCTION CATEGORY
BOUNDARY VIOLATIONS
x (.25)
OVERTIME (check)
TIME OF ROUTINE
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
RULE INFRACTION
1 - 5 seconds - (0.5)
6 or more seconds - (1.0)
TOTAL
WARNING
CATEGORY
PAGE #
q
q
q
q
q
q
TOTAL SAFETY INFRACTION:
SAFETY DEDUCTION
(.50 or 1.0)

WORLDS DIVISIONS SCORE SHEET
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SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
STUNTS
20.0
10.0
10.0
PYRAMIDS
20.0
10.0
10.0
TOSSES
15.0
5.0
10.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
BUILDING CREATIVITY
5.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
STANDING TUMBLING
20.0
10.0
10.0
RUNNING TUMBLING
20.0
10.0
10.0
JUMPS
15.0
5.0
10.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
DANCE
10.0
10.0
FORMATIONS/TRANSITIONS
10.0
10.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION/
SHOWMANSHIP
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
TOTAL SCORE
LE
DIFFICULTY
5.0
ROUTINE CREATIVITY
150
(1.0 - 10.0)
(1.0 - 10.0)

WORLDS DIVISIONS BUILDING SCORE SHEET
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TEAM
JUDGE #
TOTAL
STUNTS
20.0
PYRAMIDS
20.0
TOSSES
15.0
BUILDING CREATIVITY
COMMENTS
TOTAL
SKILLS
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
10.0
SKILLS
LE
DIVISION
5.0
DIFFICULTY
5.0
(1.0 - 10.0)

WORLDS DIVISIONS TUMBLING SCORE SHEET
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TEAM
JUDGE #
LE
DIVISION
TOTAL
STANDING
TUMBLING
20.0
RUNNING
TUMBLING
20.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DIFFICULTY
FORMATIONS/
TRANSITIONS
10.0
10.0
COMMENTS
DIFFICULTY
TECHNIQUE
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
SKILLS
(1.0 - 10.0)

WORLDS DIVISIONS DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY SCORE SHEET
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TEAM
JUDGE #
LE
DIVISION
SKILLS
TOTAL
JUMPS
15.0
SKILLS
TOTAL
DANCE
10.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
OVERALL IMPRESSION/
SHOWMANSHIP
COMMENTS
TECHNIQUE
5.0
10.0
DIFFICULTY
ROUTINE CREATIVITY
DIFFICULTY
10.0
10.0
(1.0 - 10.0)

WORLDS DIVISIONS POINT DEDUCTION SCORE SHEET
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LEGEND
:15 - :30 SECONDS
1:30 - 1:45
1.0
BB
BUILDING BOBBLE
2.0
BF
BUILDING FALL
3.0
MBF MAJOR BUILDING FALL
4.0
MAX MAXIMUM
5.0
STUNTS
TUMBLING
PYRAMIDS
JUMPS
:45 SECONDS - 1 MINUTE
COMMENTS
1:15 - 1:30
1 MINUTE - 1:15
ATHLETE FALL
LE
0 - :15 SECONDS
:30 - :45 SECONDS
AF
1:45 - 2:00
AF 1.0
BB 2.0
BF 3.0
MBF 4.0
MAX 5.0
=
TOTAL
2:00 - 2:15
2:15 - 2:30

WORLDS DIVISIONS SAFETY SCORE SHEET
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NUMBER OF DEDUCTIONS
LE
DEDUCTION CATEGORY
BOUNDARY VIOLATIONS
x (1.0)
OVERTIME (check)
TIME OF ROUTINE
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
RULE INFRACTION
1 - 5 seconds - (2.0)
6 or more seconds - (4.0)
TOTAL
WARNING
CATEGORY
PAGE #
q
q
q
q
q
q
TOTAL SAFETY INFRACTION:
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(2.0 or 4.0)

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FOR ALL-STAR TEAMS

NCA ALL-STAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Divisions and Crossovers

NCA Level Eligibility Policy

USASF Image Policy

USASF Athlete ID Process

All-Star Best Cheerleader & All-Star Group Stunt

2014 - 2015 Varsity All Star Scoring Guidelines

2014 - 2015 NCA Sample Score Sheets

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DIVISIONS AND CROSSOVERS

NCA LEVEL ELIGIBILITY POLICY

ALL-STAR CHEER RULE BOOK 2 REVISED 7.23.14

NCA ALL-STAR COMPETITION RULES

USASF IMAGE POLICY

MAKEUP AND OTHER

ALL-STAR CHEER RULE BOOK 3 REVISED 7.23.14

NCA ALL-STAR COMPETITION RULES

UNIFORM SKIRT/SHORTS GUIDELINES*

NCA ALL-STAR COMPETITION RULES

ALL-STAR CHEER RULE BOOK 5 REVISED 7.23.14

NCA ALL-STAR COMPETITION RULES

ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL

ALL-STAR CHEER RULE BOOK 6 REVISED 7.23.14

NCA ALL-STAR COMPETITION RULES

ALL-STAR CHEER RULE BOOK 7 REVISED 7.23.14

NCA ALL-STAR COMPETITION RULES

All questions must be in written form.

DO NOT DEPEND ON YOUR CHOREOGRAPHER OR COACH

ALL-STAR CHEER RULE BOOK 8 REVISED 7.23.14

ALL-STAR BEST CHEERLEADER

ALL-STAR BEST CHEERLEADER & GROUP STUNT REQUIREMENTS

ALL-STAR GROUP STUNT REQUIREMENTS

ALL-STAR CHEER RULE BOOK 9 REVISED 7.23.14

VARSITY ALL STAR SCORING SYSTEM

STUNT / PYRAMID CREATIVITY

Skills performed do not meet Low range

2 different level appropriate skills performed by

3 different level appropriate skills performed by

4 different level appropriate skills performed by

Less than majority of the building skills

Majority to all of the building skills

2 different level appropriate skills, 2 structures

3 different level appropriate skills, 2 structures

4 different level appropriate skills, 2 structures

Less than majority of the athletes demonstrated

Majority to all of the athletes in the routine

Skills performed do not meet Low range

Unassisted or Assisted Shoulder Sit or Chair Sit

Unassisted Toss* or Walk-In* to Hands OR

Unassisted Toss* or Walk-In* to Hands press

Unassisted Toss* or Walk-In* to fully Extended

Unassisted Toss* or Walk-In* to fully Extended

COED QUANTITY CHART

Less than a majority performs a level

Majority performs a level appropriate toss

Full team (with or with front spots) perform a

Full team (with or with front spots) perform a

STUNT QUANTITY CHART