CALAIS RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2009 WAL*MART STATE CHEERING CHAMPIONSHIPS Important: Dated Material Event Date: March 7, 2009

Transcription

1 CALAIS RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2009 WAL*MART STATE CHEERING CHAMPIONSHIPS Important: Dated Material Event Date: March 7, 2009 Paula Frankland, State JHS Cheering Competition Director Thank you for your response to the 13 TH Annual Maine State JHS/Elementary Cheering Invitational to be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 10:00AM in the Bangor Auditorium. This very special cheering event is again being sponsored by the area Wal*Marts, and is organized and directed by the Calais Recreation Department. We have made adjustments in the competition classes. In this format the coach is able to select the class & division that is most appropriate for their team. Within each class there are limitations in what can be performed within the 3-minute routine. These guidelines are attached and must be carefully followed. Enclosed you will find these competition rules and you should try to obtain a copy of the Spirit Rule Book (Federation - used by state high schools), for more specific rules. We have enclosed an entry form. The entry fee for each squad is $40, and should be returned with the completed entry form no later than February 20, The final schedule (order of events & further information) will be ed to all teams no later than FEBRUARY 27. This season we plan to limit the event to the first 45 registered teams. Entries will be accepted as received. Teams that are not connected to a single high school, and are all-star (combined several schools, combined towns, or youngsters from many different towns) cannot compete in this statewide invitational event. It is our intent that because many teams and event staff arrive in Bangor on Friday, there will be no storm cancellation; please be sure to make early travel and/or overnight accommodation arrangements as needed! Please direct technical questions to Head Official, Jen Audette at jenaudette@roadrunner.com John Rogers is available in Calais or Bangor at or calaisrec@midmaine.com COMPETITION RULES 1. We use National Federation Safety Rules, so please be familiar with the NF Spirit RuleBook. 2. A set of five professional judges from around New England will judge the 3-minute routines (using the category scoring method) which may feature cheers, dance, partner stunts, pyramids, jumps and crowd involvement/entertainment. There are no callbacks just one scored performance. 3. A certified medic will be in attendance. 4. Squads will be limited up to 20 cheerleaders in all divisions.

2 5. The only permitted props are pom-pons. 6. For safety the surface will be a 42 x 42 gymnastics floor exercise mat. 7. Each team will be announced and will be given a que when they should begin their routine. Do not begin before the que. Example: Que to Start: may take the floor Getting ready is On deck is Now performing is 8. The timing (3-minutes) begins on the first sound or movement after being announced. 9. If a team starts in the center of the mat, they must start with their hands at their sides. After being announced ( que ) the routine may start with music, a cheer, or by building a pyramid. These actions will all start the time (3 minutes). 10. Cassette tapes and/or CD should be ready to go before the start of the competition. (We would request that each squad make two quality CD s/tapes in case one doesn t work.) 11. The ten classes & divisions for the 2009 competition are: CLASS MYCCA CLASS GRADES DIVISIONS JHS Super Stars Grades 6-8 Division 1 JHS Super Stars Grades 6-8 Division 2 JHS Super Stars Grades 6-8 Division 3 Mixed Northern Stars Grades 3-8 Division 1 Mixed Northern Stars Grades 3-8 Division 2 Pee Wee Shining Stars Grades 4-6 Division 1 Pee Wee Shining Stars Grades 4-6 Division 2 Mini Shooting Stars Grades 2-4 Division 1 Mini Shooting Stars Grades 2-4 Division 2 Dolls Rising Stars Grades Pre-k-2 The coach will select the level from above that best represents the abilities of their team. Examine the attached guidelines regarding each class/division, and note your selection on the registration form. 12. Confirmations and starting times will be mailed to accepted teams within one week following the close of registrations on February 20 (or until the forty-five-team limit is full). If a team registers after the forty-five-team limit, they will be notified at once. There are no $40.00 refunds, unless a team is refused entry. 13. Competing squads must use the right side doors to enter the auditorium starting at 8:30. All teams must be in the Auditorium at least 1 hour prior to the start of the competition that will begin at 10:00.

3 14. Only two coaches and squad members will be admitted at the right side doors located near the rear of the auditorium! Everyone else will be required to enter from the front doors starting at 9: Spectators will use the front doors that will open at 9:00. Admission to the event - adults $6.00 and students $ A brief coach s meeting to discuss last minute details will take place out back at 9: Competition results will be made available to all coaches at the end of the event. 18. State Invitational tee - shirts will be on sale at $12.00 each. If you would like shirts set aside for your school, please send a check with sizes requested (Youth M/L & Adult M/L/XL) with your returned team registration & fee. Your pre-ordered shirts will be distributed at the coach s meeting.

4 MAINE STATE JHS/ELEM CHEERING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009 REGISTRATION FORM CLASS GRADES DIVISION SCHOOL NAME COACH COACH MAIL ADDRESS Panthers, Devils, Tigers, etc., the team name? COACH COACH TEL # SCHOOL TEL # ASSISTANT(S) Please make $40 checks payable to Calais Recreation Department Registration forms and fees are due by February 20, 2009 Please fill out this form and mail it along with registration fee to: CALAIS REC DEPT, P.O. BOX 413 CALAIS, ME Name Grade 2. Name Grade 3. Name Grade 4. Name Grade 5. Name Grade 6. Name Grade 7. Name Grade 8. Name Grade 9. Name Grade 10. Name Grade 11. Name Grade 12. Name Grade 13. Name Grade 14. Name Grade 15. Name Grade 16. Name Grade 17. Name Grade 18. Name Grade 19. Name Grade 20. Name Grade

5 2009 WAL-MART COMPETITION GUIDELINES Dolls Class Rising Stars (Pre-K, K, 1st and 2nd grades) MYCCA Invitational Guidelines: All divisions state the highest degree of difficulty allowed. Not all stunts RISING STAR One division for all teams in this level. Teams will not be scored. Each team will receive a comment sheet only. All teams in this division will receive participation awards. Stunts Allowed: Thigh Stands and variations of thigh stands. Kneeling thigh stands and variations of kneeling thigh stands. Basic dismounts only, intermediate and advanced dismounts not permitted. Back spotters are required on all stunts Stunts must remain stationary Every stunt must stay at Thigh Stand level or below Spotters must have physical contact at all times As long as the flyer has one foot on the ground there is not a need for a back spotter Hand to Hand dismount

6 Mini Class Shooting Stars (2nd, 3rd and 4th grades) MYCCA Invitational Guidelines: All divisions state the highest degree of difficulty allowed. Not all stunts All Shooting Stars divisions will receive participation awards. Teams will be given participation awards in order of appearance. Each team will receive a score sheet with their place, but no places will be announced. Division I Prep level with basic dismounts only, intermediate and advanced dismounts not permitted. Onelegged stunts at prep level not permitted. Division II Thigh stand variations, one leg must remain at thigh level or lower at all times. Basic dismounts only, intermediate and advanced dismounts not permitted. Back spotters are required on all stunts Stunts must remain stationary Front spotters are strongly recommended on all prep level stunts As long as a flyer has one foot on the ground a back spotter is not required Hand-to-Hand dismount

7 Pee Wee Class Shining Stars (4th, 5th, & 6th grades) MYCCA Invitational Guidelines: All divisions state the highest degree of difficulty allowed. Not all stunts Division I Extension & Prep level with basic & intermediate dismounts only, advanced dismounts are not permitted. May perform one-legged stunts at prep level. Basket tosses are not permitted and launches are not permitted. Division II Prep level with basic & intermediate dismounts only, advanced dismounts not permitted. One-legged stunts not permitted, basket tosses not permitted, launches not permitted, extension level stunts not permitted. Back spotters are required on all stunts Front spotters are strongly recommended for safety but are not required As long as a flyer has one foot on the ground a back spotter is not required Hand to Hand dismount

8 JHS Class Super Stars (6th, 7th, & 8th grade) MYCCA Invitational Guidelines: All divisions state the highest degree of difficulty allowed. Not all stunts Division I Advanced stunts at extension level, advanced dismounts, basket tosses, and launches are permitted. Back spotters are required on all stunts in which the supporting arms of the bases are fully extended above the head except for the following: Chair, Russian Lift, Torch, Double Base split catch, Triple-base dead man lift, Triple-base extended suspended splits, and Double-base vertical T-lift Division II Extension level & prep level one-legged stunts are permitted with only basic and intermediate dismounts. Advanced dismounts are permitted at only the prep level. Launches are permitted and basket tosses are not permitted. Division III- Extension & Prep level with basic & intermediate dismounts only, advanced dismounts not permitted. May perform one-legged stunts at prep level. Basket tosses and launches are not permitted. Back spotters are required on all stunts in Division II & III Front spotters are strongly recommended for prep level and extension level for safety but are not required. As long as the flyer has one foot on the ground a back spotter is not required. Hand-to-Hand dismount Mixed Class Northern Stars (3rd - 8th grades)

9 MYCCA Invitational Guidelines: All divisions state the highest degree of difficulty allowed. Not all stunts Division I Advanced stunts at extension level, advanced dismounts at extension level, basket tosses permitted, launches permitted. Back spotters are required on all stunts in which the supporting arm(s) of the base(s) is fully extended above the head except for the following: o Chair, Russian Lift, Torch, Double Base split catch, Triple-base dead man lift, Triple-base extended suspended splits, Double-base vertical T-lift CORRECTED: Division II Prep level stunts with basic and intermediate dismounts only, advanced dismounts are not permitted. One legged stunts are not permitted. Basket Tosses and launches are not permitted. Extension level stunts are not permitted. Back spotters are required on all stunts in Division II Front spotters are strongly recommended for safety, but are not required. As long as the flyer has one foot on the ground a back spotter is not required. Hand-to-Hand dismount