DANCE/DRILL RULES CLINIC

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1 DANCE/DRILL RULES CLINIC

2 NFHS SPIRIT RULES The WIAA follows NFHS Spirit rules for Dance/Drill. The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Any person having questions about the interpretation of NFHS Spirit rules should contact: CINDY ADSIT WIAA Dance/Drill Rules Interpreter (425) Thanks to Dave Pilcher for his work on the NFHS Spirit Rules Committee!

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4 NFHS RULES BOOK AS E-BOOKS E-books features: Searchable Highlight areas of interest Make notes Desktop laptop availability Easy navigation Adjustable viewing size Immediate availability

5 APPLICATION OF NFHS SPIRIT RULES BOOK Spirit rules provide the minimum safety standards followed by all dance/drill teams Spirit rules should be followed while participants are in a supporting role at an interscholastic contest and during all competition. RULE 1 contains definitions of terms that are used throughout the rules book. RULE 2 contains general information and safety rules that apply to all spirit groups. RULE 3 contains apparel requirements and performance safety rules that apply only to cheerleading. RULE 4 contains apparel requirements and performance safety rules that apply only to dance/drill. Situations and photos are provided as examples only, and do not cover all circumstances in which the rules apply.

6 EDUCATION-BASED ATHLETIC/ACTIVITY PROGRAMS Interscholastic athletics/activities shall supplement the educational environment and provide students with educational experiences. Participation in education-based activity programs promotes student academic achievement. Dance/drill teams are very visible and in a position of great influence and therefore high standards for appearance and conduct are essential. Coaches should ensure uniforms, costumes, music and materials are age-appropriate and suitable for the educational environment. Coaches are expected to be advocates and models of good sportsmanship and follow all rules as written.

7 RULES CLINIC PROCEDURE The Dance/Drill Rules Clinic is comprised of four (4) lessons: 1. Introduction 2. NFHS Spirit Rules Revisions (Part 1) 3. NFHS Spirit Rules Revisions (Part 2) 4. WIAA information At the end of the NFHS Spirit Rules Revisions lessons you will need to successfully complete the LESSON QUIZ before you can continue to the next lesson. At the end of the clinic you will need to successfully complete the FINAL EXAM to finish the clinic. After you have passed the FINAL EXAM you will be able to print a certification document for this clinic. Please keep a copy for yourself and give one to your Athletic Director.

8 NFHS SPIRIT RULES REVISIONS (PT. 1) DANCE/DRILL RULES CLINIC

9 Rule Change RULE 1 - DEFINITIONS Deletes definitions for downward inversion, front drop, knee/seat/thigh drop, split drop, sponge and swan dive. Adds definitions for braced flip, braced inversion, braced roll, prep level and swing roll down (teddy bear roll down). Revises definition for switch liberty.

10 Rule Change RULE ART A spotter is required for extended stunts or transitions that stop in an extended position except for the following: Adds the words "extended stunts that stop" to allow for show-and-go and up-and-over stunts without a spotter.

11 Rule Change RULE ART An inverted top person may pass through an extended position but must not begin, end, pause or stop in an extended inverted position. Removes the word static and clarifies article 2.

12 Rule Change RULE ART Braced inversions in a pyramid that do not flip or roll are permitted provided the following conditions are met: a. The inverted top person shall have at least two bases or a base and a spotter. b. If the inverted top person is released the following conditions shall be met: 1. The skills/stunts before and after the release are permitted. 2. Each bracer is at prep level or below. If in a prep or shoulder stand, the bracer(s) shall have two bases or a base and a spotter. 3. The bracers do not provide primary support for the top person. 4. The top person and base(s) make no more than a ¼ turn around the bracer in a continuous movement. 5. The top person is caught by original base(s). 6. The top person does not land in an inverted position. Reorganizes and clarifies braced inversions in a pyramid.

13 Rule Change RULE 4-3-3

14 Rule Change RULE ART Braced rolls in a pyramid are permitted provided the following conditions are met: a. The inverted top person has at least two bases or a base and a spotter. b. The bracer(s) have two bases or a base and a spotter. Reorganizes and clarifies braced rolls in a pyramid.

15 Rule Change RULE 4-3-6A, B ART In all other inversions: a. Inversions may release to the following provided there is a spotter: 1. Dismounts with no more than a ½ turn. 2. Loading position with no more than ½ turn. 3. A stunt at prep level or below. b. In inversions where the base of support begins and remains below prep level, at least one person shall be in a position to protect the head/neck of the top person and shall maintain contact with the top person's upper body (waist and above, which may include arms/hands) until the top person is no longer inverted or his/her hands are on the performing surface. The contact shall be sufficient to stabilize/control the top person's position.

16 Rule Change RULE 4-3-6C c. Inversions where the base of support begins at or passes through prep level: 1. Require two bases or a base and a spotter. 2. At least two people on the performing surface must be in a position to protect the head/neck of the top person, one of whom must maintain contact with the top person's upper body (waist and above, which may include arms/hands) until the top person is no longer inverted or his/her hands are on the performing surface. The contact must be sufficient to stabilize/control to top person's position. EXCEPTIONS: 1. A foldover that begins at or below prep level and does not stop in an extended position is allowed. 2. In a single-base suspended roll, there must be continuous hands-to-hands contact between the base and top person. 3. The top person must not go directly to an inverted position on the performing surface from prep level or higher. 4. If caught in a cradle, load or stunt by catchers who are not original bases, the new catchers are in place and are not involved with any other skill when the transition is initiated.

17 NFHS SPIRIT RULES REVISIONS (PT. 2) DANCE/DRILL RULES CLINIC

18 Rule Change RULE ART A Swing Roll Down stunt is not permitted.

19 Rule Change RULE ART In pyramids where one extended stunt braces another extended stunt, the connection must not be hand/arm to foot/leg. ART In pyramids where one extended stunt braces another extended stunt, the connection must not be hand/arm to foot/leg.

20 Rule Change RULE Illegal Legal

21 Rule Change RULE ART Non-braced suspended splits that originate from or pass through prep level or above are permitted provided all the following conditions are met: a. At least three bases slow the momentum of the top person. b. The top person has both hands in contact with a base(s) once she reaches the full split position. EXCEPTION: Top person may release one hand to grasp the hand of another base to adjust his/her position. Adds an exception to allow the top to release to grab another base to adjust position.

22 Rule Change RULE 4-6-2

23 Rule Change RULE ART Tumbling while holding props is not permitted except for the following: a. a forward roll, backward roll. b. holding pom(s) during airborne tumbling skills in which the hand(s) are not being used for support.

24 Rule Change RULE ART Stunts/lifts in which base(s) support(s) an extended top person under the foot/feet and stop in an extended position are not permitted in Dance/Drill/Pom. Removes the word static.

25 Rule Change RULE AND ART A skill (e.g., toe touch, twist, etc.) must not be performed to a cradle in dance/drill/pom. ART A twist to the performing surface must not involve more than 1¼ rotations. Prohibits skills to a cradle.

26 Rule Change ART When transitioning from a prop to a stunt/lift, the new bases must be in contact with the top person before he/she leaves the prop. Requires bases to be in contact with the top person when transitioning from a prop.

27 WIAA INFORMATION DANCE/DRILL RULES CLINIC

28 DANCE/DRILL First practice date and minimum practice days are determined by local school district policy. Season End: State Dance/Drill Championships March 23-24, 2017 Yakima Valley SunDome Friday, March 23 4A Saturday, March 25-2B/1A/2A/3A

29 DANCE/DRILL Qualifying events in Districts 2, 4 and 7/8 will be held on March 3; qualifying events in District 1, 3 and 5/6 will be held on March 10.

30 PLAN TO QUALIFY FOR STATE Work with your athletic director to make sure your team s photo and roster are submitted through MyWIAA at wiaa.com/mywiaa. Photos and rosters can be entered any time, but all information should be submitted by the Monday after the team qualifies.

31 DANCE/DRILL It is IMPERATIVE that all teams submit their music on MyWIAA prior to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 20. Teams that submit their music after 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 20, will lose their designated practice time.

32 DANCE/DRILL DRILL DOWN CLARIFICATION: Drill Down is a category in which individual participants may compete Drill Down participants competing in the WIAA District events must be on teams that qualified and compete at the WIAA District events Drill down participants competing in the state championships must be on teams that qualify and compete at the state championships.

33 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Review the DANCE/DRILL section in the WIAA Handbook: Go to wiaa.com/handbook Click on Sport/Activity Specific Rules & Regulations Review the Dance/Drill Bound for State Regulations: Go to wiaa.com/dancedrill Click on Bound for State Regulations on the left menu

34 CONCUSSION PROTOCOL The concussion protocol applies for contests of all levels, middle school, high school, varsity and sub-varsity in which WOA (Washington Officials Association) registered officials are being used. At the pre-contest conference between the coach and officials, the official will ask the coach if he/she has a licensed health care provider that is authorized to evaluate possible concussions on site. If the answer is yes, the coach must then introduce the official to that health care provider. If the team does have an approved health care provider with them (on the sideline or courtside) and the official removes an athlete from play for possible concussion signs or symptoms, that athlete could return to play provided they are cleared by the pre-determined health care provider. If the team does not have an approved health care provider with them (on the sideline or courtside) and the official removes an athlete from play for possible concussion signs or symptoms, that athlete will not be allowed to return to play during that contest.

35 THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THE RULES CLINIC. YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM AFTER VIEWING THIS SLIDE. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATE FOR THIS CLINIC, YOU MUST PASS THE FINAL EXAM WITH 100% ACCURACY. IF THE FINAL EXAM DOES NOT APPEAR AFTER THIS SLIDE PLEASE USE THE COURSE MAP IN THE LEFT HAND MENU TO DETERMINE WHICH SLIDES ARE NOT COMPLETED. ALL TOPIC SLIDES, IN ALL SECTIONS, MUST BE VIEWED BEFORE THE FINAL EXAM WILL APPEAR.