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2007-2008 Competitive Cheerleading
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2007-2008 Advisory Panel
Kathy Brannon Orange Park High School (Orange
Park) Gina Davis Bay High School (Panama
City) Tracy DiPrima Bloomingdale High School
(Valrico) Rose Gleishowski P.K. Yonge High
School (Gainesville) Vernon Korhn Hillsborough
County Dina Langston Plant City High School
(Plant City) Peggy Rickman Fort Pierce Central
High School (Fort Pierce) Angela Ryan Winter
Park High School (Winter Park) Dianne Sanzari
Coral Springs High School (Coral Springs) Carolyn
Shoemaker Sebring High School/FACA Rep.
(Sebring) Mary Singletary Dillard High School
(Fort Lauderdale) Jessica Skrabec Pope John
Paul II High School (Boca Raton) Kathy Tyree
Lincoln High School (Tallahassee)
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2007-2008 Competitive Cheerleading Sport Season
August 6, 2007 March 8, 2008
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Divisions
Small Varsity Up to 12 Female
Participants Medium Varsity 13-16 Female
Participants Large Varsity 17-20 Female
Participants Extra Large Varsity 21-26 Female
Participants Small Co-Ed 1-4 Male Squad
Members Large Co-Ed 5 or more Male Squad
Members Non-Tumbling Up to 26
Participants Non-Mount Up to 26 Participants
Maximum number of participants 26
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Routine Music Sideline Cheer/Chant
The musical portion must not exceed one minute
and thirty seconds, total time is two minutes and
thirty seconds.
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Rules Regulations

• All NFHS Spirit Rules as found in the 2007-2008
  NFHS Spirit Rules Book are applicable.
• A complete list of FHSAA Rules Regulations are
  available at www.fhsaa.org.

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2007-2008 NFHS Spirit Rules Changes
2-1-4 (New) When discarding props (signs, etc.)
that are made of solid material, or have corners
or sharp edges, team members must gently toss or
place the props. RATIONALE This rule was written
to avoid injury of a team member, spectator, or
official.
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Rules Changes Continued
2-1-7 The use of mini-tramps, spring boards,
spring-assisted floors or any height-increasing
apparatus is illegal for use during
performances/competitions. RATIONALE These
devices are by definition "height-increasing
apparatuses" and should not be used for anything
other than a teaching tool. (See Points of
Emphasis)
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Rules Changes Continued
2-5-2 (New) Bases of extended stunts must have
both feet in direct weight-bearing contact with
the performing surface. RATIONALE Adding this
restriction will help ensure the stability of
extended stunts. Under the current rule, both
bases of a liberty could legally perform one-leg
stunts (ex. Heel stretch), causing greatly
increased risk to the flyer.
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Rules Changes Continued
2-8-3 (Exceptions 1 and 2 New) In braced partner
stunts/pyramids, at least one bracer of each pair
must be at shoulder height or below. Exception 1
The following extended stunts may brace any other
extended stunt a. Chair b. Multi-base deadman
lift c. Multi-base straddle lift
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Rules Changes Continued
2-8-3 Exception 2 Extensions may brace the
stunts listed above and other extensions (except
a totem pole.) RATIONALE Exception 1 As the
variety of partner stunts and transitions
increases, the role of the bracer must keep pace.
Allowing these relatively stable extended stunts
to brace an expanded number of extended stunts
does not present unreasonable risk to
participants. Exception 2 Extensions have a
higher center of gravity than the stunts listed
in Exception 1, and should not brace extended
stunts that are less stable.
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Rules Changes Continued
2-9-1 (c) (New) A forward suspended roll is
legal provided all the following conditions are
met a. It begins from a stunt shoulder height or
below. b. In multi-base stunts, the flyer
maintains continuous hand-to-hand/arm contact
with two bases/posts. c. In single base stunts,
the flyer maintains continuous hand-to-hand/arm
contact with two posts. d. The bases control the
flyer's dismount to the performing surface or
cradle.
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Rules Changes Continued
2-9-1 (c) RATIONALE In (c), Allowing a single
base to also assist the flyer's dismount can
cause a twisting rotation and an unsteady landing
on the performing surface.
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Rules Changes Continued
2-10-1 (e) New In all tosses a. The flyer must
be directed vertically and be caught by the
original bases. b. Participants must not pass
over or under other participants c. The catchers
and spotter must remain in their original
positions unless making adjustments for safety
purposes.
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Rules Changes Continued
2-10-1 (e) New In all tosses d. The flyer must
not become inverted (head below waist) e. The
flyer must not hold objects in her/his hands
(i.e. poms, signs, etc.) Exception Load-in
tosses. (previously called "tosses into partner
stunts" or "toss to hands, etc.")
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Rules Changes Continued
2-10-1 (e) New In all tosses RATIONALE In (e),
holding objects during a toss presents
considerable risk to all participants, especially
if safety adjustments become necessary. The
exception for load-in tosses (previously known as
"tosses into partner stunts or "toss to hands")
was added because the loss of contact in that
type of toss is not high enough to present
unreasonable risk to participants.
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FHSAA Championship
Specific Rules Regulations can be found
at http//www.fhsaa.org/ch/
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FHSAA Championship
Score Sheet Information can be found
at http//www.fhsaa.org/ch/
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FHSAA Championship
Coaches Requirement - In order to participate in
the FHSAA Competitive Cheerleading Championship,
all Head Varsity Coaches must be AACCA Safety
Certified
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AACCA Courses Available
Davie Aug. 5, 2007 _at_ 100 p.m. Port St. Lucie
Aug. 8, 2007 _at_ 1000 a.m. Land O Lakes Aug. 9,
2007 _at_ 100 p.m. Altamonte Springs Aug. 14,
2007 _at_ 800 a.m. Gainesville Aug. 16, 2007 _at_
400 p.m. Largo Aug. 18, 2007 _at_ 1000 a.m. Ft.
Lauderdale Aug. 27, 2007 _at_ 400 p.m. (BCAA
Schools Only) For Additional Information Visit
www.aacca.com Or Contact Michael Blosser at
mblosser_at_uca.com
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FHSAA Championship
Student Athlete Requirement In order to
participate in the FHSAA Competitive Cheerleading
Championship, all athletes must have participated
in a minimum of 4 sideline events (any regular
season contest for any sport).
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Commitment To Participate Form
This form will be posted online No Later Than
November 1, 2007 This form will be due to the
FHSAA Office November 16, 2007 Once the Form has
been submitted to the FHSAA, the 50
participation fee will be billed to your school.
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Official Entry List
The Official Entry List must be generated via
iFHSAA. This list is more specifically, a squad
roster of all eligible participants, to be
completed by your schools FHSAA
Representative. Official Entry List Due
Date February 1, 2008
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Official Entry List Cont.
If changes are made to the Official Entry List
after the due date, there will be a 50 fee for
each change that is made. All changes must be
submitted to the FHSAA using Form AT8.
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Team Data Form Photo
Each school will be required to submit a Team
Data Form Team Photo for the Official Souvenir
program. The Team Data Form Photo are due to
the FHSAA Office No Later Than February 1,
2008. If your Team Data Form Photo are not
received by the date listed above, your school
may be Assessed Financial Penalties Prohibited
from Participating
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FHSAA Championship
Date of Invitational Championship March 7th
8th, 2008 Site TBA
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FHSAA Championship
Format of Championship There will be a
semi-final and final round for each division.
Both rounds for a given division will be held on
the same day and all events will take place at
the same location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coaches It is important that you discuss this
information with your Administration. Your own
school policies may differ from some of the
answers given below. Do all member schools have
to participate?  No.  Each member school has the
option to participate if they so choose, as is
with any other sport. How much will the sport
cost?  All recognized sports must pay a 50
participation fee. Can participating schools
still compete in outside competitions, such as
UCA Nationals, Jamfest, State Fair, etc?  Yes, as
long as the event is held within the said sport
season. Sanctions are no longer necessary.
(update 8/7/07)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many squads can participate in the
Championship from a given school?  One (1)
Varsity Squad. Can a J.V. Squad participate in
the Championship?  No.  FHSAA state series
contests are open to varsity competition only. If
try-outs are usually held in the spring, can a
school still hold their try-outs in the spring? 
Tryouts can continue to be held in the spring as
long as those individuals trying out are bonafide
students of your school. Additionally, try-outs
try-out procedures will all be on a
school-by-school basis. Are we still going to be
able to attend summer camps?  Yes. (Policy 22)
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QUESTIONS? Contact Jamie Rohrer Associate
Director of Athletics [phone] ext.
440 jrohrer_at_fhsaa.org
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