News release risk minimization key focus of high school spirit rules changes for immediate release contact. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs football playing rules reflect a national perspective based on decisions that best serve the needs of the sport on a national level. The nfhs football rules code permits competition to be conducted in an equitable, exciting and interesting manner while at the same time specifically prohibiting unnecessary roughness, unfair tactics and unsportsmanlike conduct. Spirit participants shall stand outside the freethrow lane lines extended toward the sidelines throughout a basketball game. Risk minimization key focus of high school spirit rules changes indianapolis, in april 9, 2015 the national federation of state high school association nfhs spirit rules committee revised several rules for the 2015 16 season, all of which focused on minimizing risk to participants. Spirit as the 2015 recipient of the american tradition award. Nfhs looks to minimize risk in cheerleading with new rules. Nfhs spirit of sport award recipient section 3 2014 leia schwartz coral reef senior high school miami nfhs heart of the arts award recipient section 3 nfhs heart of the arts award national recipient. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. According to the most recent survey of nfhs member state associations, there are more than 400,000 high school cheerleaders in the united states and, as of 2015 16, about,000 of those participants are involved in competitive spirit squads. At its march 79 meeting in indianapolis, the committee made changes in the sections on inversions, nonrelease stunts, release stuntstosses, suspended. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, 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. New 2015 cif bylaw protective helmet required for all adult base.
The 201516 nfhs high school athletics participation survey lists competitive spirit as the ninthmost popular sports for girls. Apr 09, 2014 the changes to rule 252 will reduce confusion among coaches, interpreters and judges, said kent summers, nfhs director of performing arts and sports and liaison to the spirit rules committee. Stunting personnel safety was addressed in rule 321c, a new addition to the nfhs spirit rules book. National federation of state high school associations spirit. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee revised several rules for the 201516 season, all of which focused on minimizing risk to participants. Additionally, the nfhs published spirit rules and included water polo rules in the swimming rules book. Risk minimization key focus of high school spirit rules changes. The changes, recommended by its spirit rules committee, are designed to minimize risk during inverted stunts and will govern the sport during the 2014 2015 academic year. Competitive cheer rules clinic now online 052215 nfhs spirit cheer rules changes 201516. Spirit rules interpretations 201516 by nfhs on august 12, 2015 spirit share publishers note. Cradle a dismount from a partner stunt, pyramid or toss in which the catch is completed below shoulder height by a base or bases with the top person in a faceup openpike position.
C should be removed as pendulum type skills from an extended position have been allowed since 2015 16. Three new rules related to dance risk management were among the changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee at its march 57 meeting in indianapolis. In the 1990s, the nfhs continued to provide a broad. Determining what is the side and front is sometimes difficult depending on the type of transition. Gardner,publisher, nfhs publications 2015 situation 6. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Nfhs rule changes and interpretations california interscholastic. The umpire shall warn the coach of the defensive team and if. Nfhs spirit, indianapolis, in 2020 localgymsandfitness. We use videos submitted to us and other sources in an educational manner. News release utah high school activities association. The national federation of state high school association nfhs has made several changes to its rules governing spirit. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 spirit rules changes.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. According to the most recent survey of nfhsmember state associations, there are more than 400,000 high school cheerleaders in the united states and, as of 201516, about,000 of those participants are involved in competitive spirit squads. Spirit rules changes 2019 by nfhs on april 23, 2019 spirit. At least one base or spotter must be in a position to protect the headneck of the top person. Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture. All rules revisions recommended by the committee at its march 46 meeting in indianapolis were. If the potential values of game experience are to be attained, it is necessary that the action of the. Revises the definition for a roll, suspended roll, tumbling and stunt. There are no changes to rule 2 general risk management remains the same for all spirit groups.
A top person in a handstand on a base drops one legfoot to a spotter and is then tran sitioned to a liberty. The 201516 nfhs high school athletics participation survey lists competitive spirit as the ninthmost. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules changes. Want your business to be the toplisted gymsports facility in indianapolis. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. The base or spotter must maintain contact with the top persons upper body waist and above, including armshands. During the transi tion, the top person is braced by a per son in a prep without a spotter. Changes by the nfhs to its rules governing spirit for 20142015 focus on minimizing risk during inverted stunts. Home safety nfhs releases cheerleading rules for 20142015 previous next summer is at its midpoint, and most cheerleading coaches are either prepping for.
Please help us try and keep this streak alive by submitting your well deserving nominations by friday, january 23, 2015. Nfhs 201415 spirit rule changes focus on minimizing risk. Therefore, the purposes of the playing rules are to. The changes, recommended by its spirit rules committee, are designed to minimize risk during inverted stunts and will govern the sport during the 20142015 academic year. Nfhs rule changes california interscholastic federation. Contains the official rules for spirit, and are designed to explain all aspects of the activity.
National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. The committee wants to promote better technique in performing and teaching the stunts, which can allow greater creativity without adding undue. Photo and video interpretations september 29, 2015. Susie knoblauch indianapolis, in april 8, 2015 the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee revised several rules for the 201516 season, all of which focused on minimizing risk to. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, 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.
For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. 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. Wynns, 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. Spirit rules changes 201819 by nfhs on april 02, 2018 spirit. To view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. Spirit national intercollegiate soccer officials association.
Videos will play with audio automatically, so you may want to mute your device. In inversions where the base of support begins and remains below prep level. Nfhs adjusts spirit rules north carolina high school. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. Welcome to the 201617 nfhs spirit online rules presentation. The nfhs rule book clearly states that a hand ball is a deliberate play of the ball with. At its march meeting in indianapolis, the committee made changes in the sections on inversions, nonrelease stunts, release stuntstosses, suspended stunts and tumbling. Below is a link to rules changes approved by the nfhs spirit rules committee. Unless allowed under the rules in this section, a top person must not be in an inverted position.
Apr 02, 2017 the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee revised several rules for the 201718 season, including adjustments to release transitions and inversions, in an ongoing effort to minimize risk of injury for participants in high school cheer and dance. Nfhs releases cheerleading rules for 20142015 cheersafe. Tumbling situations on page 30 should also be listed on page 37 and were adjusted for dance. Videos will appear at the article level, such as 3.
A schools spiritline team will not be allowed to stunt, tumble or compete during the season of activity until all spiritlinecheerpom coaches paid or volunteer, head coach, assistant coach, varsity, jv, freshman, etc. May 22, 2015 052215 nfhs spirit cheer rules changes 201516. Apr 23, 2015 indianapolis the national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee revised several rules for the 201516 season, all of which focused on minimizing risk to participants. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs spirit rules committee revised several rules for the 2015 16 season, all of which focused on minimizing risk to participants. Aug 09, 2018 201819 whsaa nfhs spirit rules video whsaa. The 2015 16 nfhs high school athletics participation survey lists competitive spirit as the ninthmost. Risk minimization key focus of high school spirit rules changes indianapolis, in april 9, 2015 the national federation of state high school association nfhs spirit rules committee revised several rules for the 201516 season, all of which focused on minimizing risk to participants. The nfhs is the national leadership organization for high school sports and performing arts activities, and presents the american tradition award to an individual, organization or. The spirit of the rules is being violated in a and b. Spirit participants shall remain outside of the playing area during a 30second or less timeout during a basketball game. Risk minimization focus of high school spirit rules changes nfhs.
Performing surfaces and areas must be suitable for spirit activities. Spirit rules changes 2015 by nfhs on april 08, 2015 rules. Wiaa washington interscholastic activities association. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content.
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