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IPDGC DRILL TEAM INDEX GENERAL INFORMATION 3-12 About IPDGC Competitive Season Fees Athlete Registration Invitational Meets Judging Awards Exhibition Group BATON DIVISION...13 Fees- Invitational, Sectional, State Competition Age and Size Routine Requirements Uniform Check in Time Scoring CHEERLEADING DIVISION.14-22 Competition Age and Size Routine Requirements Uniform Check in Time Scoring DANCE DIVISION...23-24 Routine Requirements Uniform Check in Time Scoring POM DIVISION.25 Competition Age and Size Routine Requirements Uniform Check in Time Scoring 2 P age

The Illinois Park District Gymnastics Conference (IPDGC) was founded in 1980, as a means to provide an alternative recreational gymnastics competition arena to local Parks and Recreational gymnastics and dance programs. We currently have over 20 area Park Districts participating in our conference divisions. We offer an alternative to USAG or GIJO competition for Compulsory and Optional-level gymnasts for both boys and girls. We also have a unique Tumbling Division for developing competition skills for children as young as 3-years old. In 2003 we added a Drill Team branch, which offers competition for cheer squads, baton, dance, and poms. The IPDGC places a strong emphasis on the enjoyment of a recreational activity, and not the outcome of competition. We have always believed in our core ideology of "Students First: Winning Second". Competition Season The IPDGC Drill Team season runs from January to April of each calendar year. Fees Registration Fees Divisional membership dues are $40.00, and are to be paid by July 31 of each year. This is to be made payable to IPDGC, and mailed to the IPDGC Budget Chairperson. *IPDGC fees will be $40.00 starting for the 2016-2017 season Competition Fees Invitational Competition Fees Team Fees (priced per competitor) $ 7 for one division $10 for two divisions $13 for three divisions $16 for four divisions Solo/Duet/Trio Fees (Limit to 5 dances per Park District) Soloist 1 dancer - $15.00 each (Individual Fee) Duet/Duo 2 dancers - $20.00 each (Group Fee) Trio 3 dancers - $30.00 each (Group Fee) State Meet Fees $ 10.00 per division (Small and Large- per Individual fee) Solo- $18.00 (Individual fee) Duet- $24.00 (Group fee) Trio- $36.00 (Group fee) 3 P age

Miscellaneous Costs Sectional / State competition programs may include Shout-It-Outs (good luck wishes) from coaches, parents, etc. Shout-It-Out fees are as follows: ¼ page $3.00 ½ page $6.00 Full page $10.00 Shout-It-Outs should be copy ready for the host team, and can be sent either via mail, fax, e-mail, or hand delivered to the host team a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the State competitions. Athlete Registration The athletes compete at the team s average age they will be as of September 1 st of each calendar year. Please verify all of your information before submitting it to the Meet Chairperson. Competitors can compete in a higher average age level, but NOT younger. Once a decision is made, teams cannot change grade/age group they are competing in. Add the ages of all the participants and then divide by the number of participants. Drop the decimal point when averaging the ages, i.e., an age average of 11.9 would compete in the 11 year old division. 4 P age

Age groups for placement Minis = Ages 4-8 Juniors = Ages 9-11 Seniors = Ages 12+ Size of Team/Uniforms/ Competition Age 1 Participant- Soloist 2 Participants Duet 3 Participants - Trio 4-11 Participants Small Team 12-32 Participants Large Team Uniform Hair must be tied back Wigs are ok if part of a dance costume. No midriffs showing for the Mini division *Junior and Senior divisions are allowed to wear crop-tops Body / Face: NO loose glitter. Make-up may be used in moderation. Nails: NO artificial fingernails. The length of natural nails is not to be further than the fingertips. NO nail polish will be permitted. Jewelry: NO jewelry will be permitted at any time during competition. Hair jewelry is ok (rhinestones) if pressed securely to the hair. If a child has newly pierced ears, that child must cover the earrings with Band-Aids. A medical alert necklace or bracelet may be worn, providing it is taped down to the body. Invitational Competitions Each Park District may host/co-host one competition per IPDGC drill season. Qualifying schedules shall not be changed after November 1 st of each calendar year. All competition sites must be confirmed in writing to the Drill Team Chairperson no later than November 1st. This includes the Qualifying Invitational meets and State Series. If there is not enough competitions offered at the Fall Coaches meeting, any Park District that is willing to offer more than one competition at their site may host but they must follow all IPDGC Rules at all competitions. To qualify for the State Series, each routine is required to attend 2 competitions out of the total number of Invitational meets established for that season. There will be a minimum of 4 competitions scheduled per year, prior to the State Series. If a routine does not compete at two competitions prior to the State meet they may attend but perform as exhibition only. If a meet happens to be canceled due to lack of participants, this counts as one of your meets. In the unfortunate event that an injury occurs during the competition, and requires paramedics to be called, the competition/rotations will continue (if possible) until the 5 P age

paramedics arrive. At this time, the competition will STOP until the injured person is taken out of the competition area. Competition Schedule Warm ups will be limited to 3 minutes per division per team with penalties (0.1 for each second over time) being enforced for groups that go over their allotted time. A timer will be in place to give each team a 1 minute warning and a 30 second warning to keep these times moving and enforced. Only Cheer teams need to have their warm-up on the competition floor. All other divisions, Baton, Dance, and Poms will be provided with a warm-up area whether it is in the team holding area or an additional open spot. Music will NOT be allowed on the competition floor during warm-ups and a 25 point penalty will be enforced for any group who uses it. Floor size, floor type, and warm up information will be stated on each host team s letter for each competition. Each host will provide information on additional warm up space and time. Host teams must allow time for separate warm-up off the competition floor whether it is in the team holding area or an additional open space. If any team is sitting for more than ½ hour, they should receive a brief warm-up, if a warm-up area is provided. For all Invitational meets, a 4-5 hour maximum time frame is suggested. This includes total meet running time and award presentations. Combining: Sizes (small/large), can be combined, but ages and different styles cannot be combined. Each coach should be contacted ahead of time and must agree. Competition Area: The permitted size of competition floor: a full size basketball court (50 x84 ) or it is recommended a gymnastics type floor be provided (40 x 40 ). Teams need to specify on their meet info. Sheets as to their specific competition area due to facility space. Dance Floor MUST be performed on a turn-able floor and a full gym floor where possible. The Dance Division can be performed in an auditorium space. Once again, boundaries must be clearly stated in the information sheet and should be marked by cones throughout the competition meet. Cheer Floor Cheer MUST be performed on a cheer or gymnastic type of floor (40 x 40 ); Standard size cheer strips must use 7 strips. Cheer floor must be secure before competition warm ups begin. Baton/ Pom Floor MUST be performed on a turn-able floor. Competition Music Each invitational, sectional, or state host should provide a CD player and an IPOD player on site. A team can restart their music ONE TIME without penalty due to a technical difficulty. 6 P age

Judges: It is mandatory for judges to attend a Pre-Season Judge s Meeting to be held by the IPDGC Chair(s). Exceptions include out of town, joined late as a judge, etc. The judging for each invitational or state competition is to be evaluated by certified IPDGC Drill Judges (provided that they do not have competitors involved in the competition). Each host will provide coaches with score sheets at competitions end. Floor Judge (Description) The Floor Judge checks to see if the team has met the team size requirement for the division registered under, looks for penalties concerning age-appropriate attire, times the start and end of each performance, and watches for safety and movement violations. This judge will meet each team and coach in the holding area prior to the team entering the performance floor. Each invitational is required to have one Floor Judge. The State competition must provide one Floor Judge. Performance Judge (Description) The Performance Judge looks for the formation requirements, degree of technique difficulty, movement execution, music and choreography synchronization, and the overall performance of each team. Performance Judges may not speak to any participant, spectator, or coach during a competition. Each invitational needs to have only two performance judges judging each routine. The State competition must have three performance judges judging each routine. Contracting Judges for Competition Each host is required to contact the JUDGES LIAISON with at least a 6 week notice prior to their invitational. The Judge liaison is to choose judges from the certified IPDGC Drill Judges contact list for each hosts invitational competitions. This is to provide all certified IPDGC Drill Judges an opportunity to judge at least one competition throughout the competitive season. State Judges will be chosen by the IPDGC Drill OFFICERS along with the Judge Chairperson. The Judge LIAISON will notify host of available judges for the invitational. It is then the host s responsibility to see that the judges sign two contracts. Both copies need to be sent to each invitational judge: one copy is to be retained by the judge for record keeping; the second copy shall be signed and returned to the host team prior to competition date. A copy of the contract is available online in the coaches lounge section. For both the Invitational competitions two performance judges are needed per event, including one floor judge. For the State competition three performance judges are needed per event, including one floor judge. All certified IPDGC Drill Judges have the following characteristics: A high school graduate Attended the judges clinic pre-season for certification and have gone through an application process Have experience in the division they are evaluating 7 P age

Honest, dependable, and prompt Professionalism Committed to the competitors, host, spectators, and organization No host in the IPDGC Drill division is to provide their own judges without approval from the Judges Chairperson. All judges must be certified IPDGC Drill judges. Competition Fees for Drill Officials Invites, which are paid by the host team, have a $75.00 minimum fee, for up to 100 competitors. If a contracted judge does not show up for a meet, that fee is to be equally divided among the other judges. Two judge s panels should be used for State Competitions, two panels of four judges each. If there are two sessions, the judges will be paid the fee of judging two single meets. (Fees will vary depending on the amount of competitors in the session). Only one Travel Stipend will be paid if judging two sessions. Judges pay is determined by the number of competitors for a competition. Both types of judges are paid for the total number of competitors at the meet. For example: Routine A Dance as 5 people perform, Routine B Cheer has 5 people perform, and Routine C Baton has 5 people perform. The floor judge would count that as 15 participants. The performance judge would only get paid for the participants in the category they evaluate. So if the performance judge was in charge of evaluating Cheer and Dance that would be 10 participants not 15. State Fees for Officials State Meet $110.00 minimum (paid by IPDGC) There is no additional travel stipend for state. Drill Judges Fees for Invites: Listed below is the fee schedule: # Of tumblers Fee per judge 000-100 $ 75.00 101-125 $ 80.00 126-150 $ 85.00 151-175 $ 90.00 176-200 $ 95.00 201-225 $ 100.00 226-250 $ 105.00 251-275 $ 110.00 276-300 $ 115.00 301-325 $120.00 326-350 $125.00 351-375 $130.00 376-400 $135.00 Addition $10.00 for every 25 competitors over 400 Solo, Duet, and Trio Competitors: 5 participants 8 P age

MILEAGE Judges that drive over 40 miles round trip will receive a travel time stipend of $20.00 paid by the host team or I.P.D.G.C. for State. Scoring Competition Tabulator (S) Each host is to have a trustworthy adult(s) as a judging tabulator at each competition. This person is to be provided with a calculator and overall competition score sheet. He/she is to make sure each team s score sheets are fairly calculated and are to organize the overall placement in each division. Score Sheets Score sheets (numbered and filled out), printed on plain white paper, shall be provided by the HOST TEAM, and handed to the judges prior to each division. Timing/ Routine Scoring See individual division requirements for more information on this. Deductions See IPDGC Drill Team Penalty sheet for further information. NOTE: Video taping of competitor s routines is not permitted at any competition. NOTE: In keeping with the high ideals and principles of the AAU Junior Olympic Games, there will be no tolerance for in your face gestures or dirty dancing. This includes, but is not limited to, arrogant, aggressive, suggestive or lewd facial expressions. This also includes the music. Any team or individual exhibiting such behavior will have points deducted. See penalty sheet for deduction. Any coach, athlete, or spectator displaying poor sportsmanship or improper behavior will be removed from the facility. 5 pts will be taken off of team s next competition as a result of inappropriate behavior. Check In Time Teams must check in prior to competing on the competition floor. Each team will be checked in 2 routines prior to their scheduled performance time. It is the coaches and teams responsibility to be at check in at the scheduled time. There will be 3 points deducted from the routines overall score if the team is not present and ready at their scheduled time. Please note that competitions may run early or late. It is the responsibility of the coach and team to keep track of routine times throughout each competition. 9 P age

Awards Awards will be distributed at the end of the competition. Any awards that are not readily available at the meet should be sent within 30 days of that scheduled competition. Please send the award(s) to the appropriate park district, with the athletes name attached to it (in a non-destructive manner). Trophy, Ribbon, and Medal design/size is to be determined by the host. INVITATIONAL COMPETITIONS: Ribbons for all levels in small or large group Minimum: 1 st through 3 rd place Trophies for each division Dance Solos/Duets/Trios Each competitor receives a medal to be worn around the neck STATE COMPETITIONS: One Participation Medal per contestant overall for the competition. Minimum: 1 st through 3 rd place trophies for each division Solos/Duets/Trios Trophy for all levels for each competitor. One pin per contestant overall for the competition. SPECIAL AWARDS FOR INVITATIONAL AND/OR STATE COMPETITION Cheerleading: Spirit Stick to the team that demonstrates the most spirit at the competition. Judges will decide the winner from the participating Park Districts. Pom, Dance, and Baton: Creative Certificates will be created by the host team to have the judges fill out throughout the competition day. Ex: Best jumps, Star Performers, Technique Sportsmanship: A sportsmanship award will be handed out at the state competition and will be determined by the following: Each invitational held during the season must place in coach s packet a ballot to be used for voting purposes. Determination of this vote can be how teams are acting with other teams, coaches and even parent behavior to a judge, coach etc. Each host site must tally their contests votes and email division chairperson with the results. The team or teams who have the highest tally at end of season for this award will be honored at state competition. Grand Champion: One grand champion will be awarded at each invitational and state series meet. This will be 10 P age

given to the overall highest score in the whole contest. Winner of this award is given a trophy which host site can choose type, style etc. Overall High Score (Pom, Dance, Cheer, and Baton) This will be determined off of each age group Mini, Junior, and Senior. EXHIBITION We also offer an Exhibition group where teams can come and showcase their talents with an anything goes type of category. Host team will allow 2 groups to perform at each show in exhibition only and will allow a maximum time of 6 minutes per performance. Any team not submitting rosters on time to the host team may be offered exhibition for that competition. 11 P age

Welcome to the IPDGC Drill Program Baton Division! Group Size 1 Performer: Solo 2-9 Performers: Small Team 10+ Performers: Large Team Routine Requirements Length of Routine: Mini/Junior/Senior -1:30 to 3:30 minutes Permitted Coaches Assisting (Only Mini Age Group) Coaches are allowed to mark movements off the performance floor for this age group. Coaches will not be allowed on the floor during that actual performance. Coaches cannot be sitting in front of judges table to assist with this age group. Timing Timing starts with the first beat of the music. Timing ends with the last beat of music. Scoring Each small/large group will be scored off of a 20 point system. The maximum number of points each team can receive in each description is 20 points. Each group will be evaluated on the following: Twirling Teamwork Technique and Quality of Performance Appearance, Showmanship, Presentation Production Refer to the Baton Twirling Teams Score Sheet for more information. Solo will sue the NBTA solo sheet. 12 P age

Cheerleading Division Welcome to the IPDGC Drill Team Program Cheerleading Division! General Information The I.P.D.G.C. cheerleading division rules are created to further promote safety and enjoyment or our athletes. Cheerleading Definitions: Common definitions found in cheerleading as stated in the NFHS Spirit Rules Book: Stunts Stunt: Any skill in which a flyer is lifted off the cheer floor by one or more cheerleaders. All stunts must have a minimum of two bases. Pyramid: One or more partner stunts connect by the flyer s touch. Stunting Personnel Base: A person that is in direct weight bearing contact with the performance surface who is providing primary support for another person Flyer: A person who is receiving primary support from another person during a stunt Spotter: A person that is in direct weight bearing contact with the performance surface whose function is to minimize the risk to the flyer. They will be in a position and location to prevent injuries, with special attention on the flyers head, neck and back areas. Dismounts Dismount: ending a stunt by the release of the flyer, to the performance surface or cradled by the original bases. Cradle: Occurs when the catchers, with palms up catch the flyer in a face up, pike position, by placement of one arm under the back and the other under that thighs of the flyer. Extended/Suspended/Prep Stunts Extended Stunt: One in which the supporting arms of the bases are fully extended above their heads which lifting a flyer. Suspended Split: A flyer supported in a split position between two bases. Prep: A skill in which the bases hold a flyer at chest level Non release/release Stunts Liberty: A one legged stunt that may include variations such as a hitch, arabesque, scorpion or heel stretch Toss: A stunt in which the bases throw the flyer into the air and catch in a cradle-like position. This is illegal in the Mini division. 13 P age

I.P.D.G.C. Cheerleading Rules Length of Routine A. A routine that utilizes music and cheer will be performed. B. The total routine must be a minimum of 2 minutes in length and must NOT exceed 3 minutes in total length. C. Timing starts with the first organized motion, first word, or first beat of music D. Timing ends with the last motion, word, beat of music or signal. Uniforms The attire for competitions is as follows: A. Athletic shoes and socks B. Cheerleading skirts w/ cheerleading briefs OR Skorts OR Shorts C. Cheerleading shells OR Cheerleading Tanks or T-Shirts D. Hair must be tied back E. No midriffs are allowed to be shown in the Mini divison. F. Glasses need to be as secure as possible during competition G. Body / Face: No glitter. Make-up may be used in moderation H. Spirit Tattoos are allowed I. Nails a. No artificial fingernails b. The length of natural nails is not to be further than the fingertips. c. NO nail polish will be permitted. J. Fiberglass or plastic casts on any body part are prohibited. Air casts and braces are legal provided all hard parts are covered to protect the cheerleader and the park district s own equipment. K. Jewelry: No jewelry will be permitted at any time during competition. a. Exception: If a child has newly pierced ears, that child must cover the earrings with Band-Aids. L. A medical alert necklace or bracelet may be worn, providing it is taped down to the body. Props A single-hold sign, and megaphone are the only allowed props for cheerleading. Scoring A. A 10-point Olympic style decimal scoring system will be used. A perfect 10.0 is the highest you can score. Routines will be scored on the following things: Mini Level A. Group Stunting B. Pyramid 14 P age

C. Jumps D. Tumbling E. Dance/Motions F. Voice/Projection G. Formations H. Synchronization I. Degree of Difficulty J. Overall Effectiveness Junior and Senior Level A. Group Stunting B. Pyramid/Basket Toss C. Jumps D. Tumbling E. Dance/Motions F. Voice/Projection G. Formations H. Synchronization I. Degree of Difficulty J. Overall Effectiveness Routine Requirements Routines should contain a balance of the following: A. Steps and movements to music (dancing) B. Jumps, with a minimum of 2 synchronized squad jumps required C. Vocalizations (cheering, yelling) D. Tumbling, with a minimum of 2 different squad performed skills required E. Stunting (group structures), with a minimum of 2 squad stunts required. 15 P age

Mini Level Cheerleading Coaches Assisting- Mini Level ONLY A. Coaches are allowed to mark movements off the performance floor. B. Coaches will not be allowed on the floor during that actual performance. C. Coaches cannot sit in front of judges table to assist with this age group. General Tumbling A. All tumbling must initiate from and land on the performing surface. a. Clarification: Tumbler may [without hip-over-head rotation] rebound from his/her feet into a stunt transition. b. Rebounding to a prone position in a stunt is allowed. B. Tumbling over, under, or through a stunt, individual, or prop, is not allowed. C. Tumbling while holding or in contact with any prop is not allowed. D. Dive rolls are not allowed. E. Jumps are not considered a tumbling skill. Consequently, if a jump skill is included in a tumbling pass, the jump will break up the pass. Standing and Running Tumbling A. Skills must involve continuous physical contact with the performing surface. B. The following skills are allowed in the Mini Division: a. Bridges b. Forward and Backward Rolls c. Front and Back Walkovers d. Handstands e. Cartwheels f. Round-Offs C. The following skills are not allowed in the Mini Division a. Front and Back Handsprings b. Side, backward, or forward aerials Stunting A. Stunts above shoulder height are not allowed a. Extended stunts are not allowed B. All stunts require a back spot C. Single leg stunts are only allowed below shoulder level. a. Clarification: If the primary bases squat, go to their knees, or drop the overall height of the stunt and hold the top person at their shoulder level, this skill would be considered shoulder level and therefore illegal, regardless of the back spot s positioning. D. Twisting mounts and transitions are not allowed E. No stunt, pyramid, or individual may move over or under another separate stunt, pyramid or individual. a. Example: A shoulder sit walking under a stunt is illegal. Inversions are not allowed. Clarification: All inverted athletes must maintain contact with the performance surface Example: A supported handstand on the performance surface is not considered a stunt but is a legal inversion. 16 P age

Junior Level Cheerleading General Tumbling A. Tumbling over, under, or through a stunt, individual, or prop, is not allowed. B. Tumbling while holding or in contact with any prop is not allowed. C. Dive rolls are not allowed. D. Jumps are not considered a tumbling. Consequently, if a jump skill is included in a tumbling pass, the jump will break up the pass. Standing and Running Tumbling A. Tumbling skills must involve hand support of at least one hand when passing through the inverted position. B. The following skills are allowed in the Junior Division: a. Forward and Backward Rolls b. Front and Back Walkovers c. Handstands d. Cartwheels i. Also done with one hand. e. Round Offs f. Front and Back Handsprings g. Front, Back, and Side Ariel Flips C. The following skills are not allowed in the Junior Division a. Twisting Tumbling Skills i. Exception: Round offs and cartwheels are allowed. Stunting A. All stunts require a back spot B. Single leg stunts are only allowed at or below shoulder level C. Twisting mounts and transitions are allowed up to a total of ½ twisting rotation by the top person in relation to the performing surface only in two legged stunts a. Clarification: Half up to a single leg stunt is not allowed D. Free flipping or assisted flipping stunts and transitions are not allowed. E. During transitions the top person must remain in contact with at least one original base. F. No stunt, pyramid, or individual may move over or under another separate stunt, pyramid or individual. a. Example: A shoulder sit walking under prep is illegal. Inversions are not allowed. 18 P age

Dismounts A. Cradles from multi-based stunts must have two catchers and a separate spotter with at least one hand-arm supporting the waist to shoulder region to protect the head and shoulder area through the cradle. B. An individual may not land on the performing surface from above waist level without assistance. Small pops to the performance surface with the assistance of a base is allowed. C. No stunt, pyramid, individual, or prop may move over or under a dismount, and a dismount may not be thrown over, under, or through stunts, pyramids, individuals, or props. D. No free flipping or assisted flipping dismounts allowed. E. Twisting dismounts exceeding ¼ turn are not allowed. All other positions are not allowed. a. Example: toe touch, pike, tuck, etc. are not allowed. Tosses A. One base must be behind the top person during the toss and may assist the top person into the toss. B. Tosses must be performed with all bases having their feet on the performing surface and must land in a cradle position. Top person must be caught in a cradle position by at least 3 original bases. a. Example: No deliberate traveling tosses. C. The top person may only perform one position within a toss D. Flipping, twisting, inverted or traveling tosses are not allowed. E. No stunt, pyramid, individual, or prop may move over or under a toss, and a toss may not be thrown over, under, or through stunts, pyramids, individuals, or props. F. Top persons in separate tosses may not come in contact with each other. Pyramids Note: Movements are only considered Dismounts if released to a cradle or released and assisted to the performing surface. A. All pyramids must follow Junior Level stunting rules B. The top person must receive primary support from a base. C. No stunt, pyramid, or individual may move over or under another separate stunt, pyramid or individual. a. Example: A shoulder sit walking under prep is illegal. D. Single leg stunts are allowed in extension while top person is connected to another top person E. Only straight pop downs, basic straight cradles and ¼ turns are allowed. 19 P age

Senior Level General Tumbling A. Tumbling over, under, or through a stunt, individual, or prop, is not allowed. a. Clarification: An individual may not jump (rebound) over another individual. B. Tumbling while holding or in contact with any prop is not allowed. C. Dive rolls are not allowed. D. Jumps are not considered a tumbling. Consequently, if a jump skill is included in a tumbling pass, the jump will break up the pass. Running Tumbling A. The following tumbling skills are allowed: a. Forward and Backward Rolls b. Front and Back Walkovers c. Handstands d. Cartwheels e. Round Offs f. Front and Back Handsprings g. Front, Back, and Side Ariel Flips h. Twisting flips up to 1/1 i. Flips cannot exceed one full rotation, 1 ½ twist is not allowed B. The following tumbling skills are not allowed a. Dive rolls b. Flips exceeding 1/1 twists c. Series of flips are not allowed i. Round off, backward aerial; backward aerial connection is not allowed Stunting A. Single leg extended stunts are allowed. B. Twisting mounts and transitions are allowed up to one twisting rotation (360 ) by the top person in relation to the performing surface. C. Full twisting transitions must land at and originate from shoulder height or below only. a. Example: No full ups to an extended position. D. During transitions, at least one base must remain in contact with the top person. E. Free flipping mounts and transitions are not allowed. F. No stunt, pyramid, or individual may move over or under another separate stunt, pyramid or individual. a. Example: A shoulder sit walking under prep is illegal. Dismounts A. Cradles from multi-based stunts must have two catchers. B. No stunt, pyramid, individual, or prop may move over or under a dismount, and a dismount may not be thrown over, under, or through stunts, pyramids, individuals, or props. C. No free flipping or assisted flipping dismounts allowed. D. Twisting dismounts exceeding 1/1 turn are not allowed. E. Cradling top person to stomach is not allowed 20 P age

Tosses G. One base must be behind the top person during the toss and may assist the top person into the toss. H. Tosses must be performed with all bases having their feet on the performing surface and must land in a cradle position. Top person must be caught in a cradle position by at least 3 original bases. a. Example: No deliberate traveling tosses. I. Flipping, inverted or traveling tosses are not allowed. J. Twisting above 1/1 is not allowed K. No stunt, pyramid, individual, or prop may move over or under a toss, and a toss may not be thrown over, under, or through stunts, pyramids, individuals, or props. L. Top persons in separate tosses may not come in contact with each other. Pyramids A. May not exceed one level of height B. Pyramids must follow Senior Division stunts and dismounts C. Transitions must be caught by at least 2 catchers (minimum of one catcher and one spotter). D. Top people must come in contact with each other 21 P age

Welcome to the IPDGC Drill Program Dance Division! General Information The dance division encompasses rules that follow IHSA and IDTA with IPDGC modifications to further promote safety and enjoyment for our athletes. Routine Requirements Length of Routine: Mini, Junior, Senior 1:30-3:30 minutes Production dance- 20 or more dancers on performance floor 3:30-6:30 Minutes Permitted Marking the floor (Mini Age Group) Coach brings park districts own spots/space markers for their park district to use while on the dance floor. Dance teachers enter stage before dancers and place markers on stage. Once teacher is off stage dancers must take the floor. Prop/space marker set-up 1 minute on and 1 minute off. Practice this, your team will be timed and deducted in overall score if over time. Coaches Assisting (Mini Age Group) Coaches are allowed to mark movements off the performance floor for these age groups. Coaches will not be allowed on the floor during that actual performance. Coaches cannot be sitting in front of judges table to assist with this age group. Scoring Each duet, trio, small/large group will be scored off of a 20 point system. The maximum number of points each team can receive in each description is 20 points. Each group will be evaluated on the following: Showmanship Execution Choreography Unity Musicality Look at the Dance score sheet and rubric for more information. Solos will be scored off of a 25 point system. The maximum number of points each soloist can receive in each description is 25 points. Each soloist will be evaluated on the following: Showmanship Execution Choreography Musicality Look at the Dance Solo score sheet and rubric for more information. 22 P age

Dance Styles Dance division is split up into the following categories: Jazz Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer s individual style and originality. Every jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in their own way. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. Syncopated rhythm is a common characteristic in jazz music that was adapted to jazz dance in the early twentieth century and has remained a significant characteristic. Isolations are a quality of movement that was introduced to jazz dance by Katherine Dunham. Improvisation was an important element in early forms of jazz dance, as it is an important element of jazz music. A low center of gravity and high level of energy are other important identifying characteristics of jazz dance. Other elements of jazz dance are less common and are the stylizations of their respective choreographers. Modern/Lyrical Lyrical dance is a style of dance created from the fusion of ballet with jazz and contemporary dance techniques. Lyrical dance is expressive, simultaneously subtle and dynamic, focused on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. It is a combination of intricate, highly technical and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. Lyrical is based around choreography and the interpretation of the music. Routines are based around feeling and emotion and though technique is crucial, sprit generally tells where the dance will go. Modern dance encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their own steps and routines. It is not unusual for dancers to invent new steps for their routines instead of following a structured code of technique as in ballet. Another characteristic of modern dance in opposition to ballet is the deliberate use of gravity. Whereas classical ballet dancers strive to be light and airy on their feet, modern dancers often use their body weight to enhance movement. This type of dancer rejects the classical ballet stance of an upright, erect body, often opting instead for deliberate falls to the floor. Hip Hop Hip-Hop dance refers to dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It included a wide range of styles notably breaking, locking and popping which were created in the 190s and made popular by dance crews in the United States. Studio hip-hop (new style) is choreographed hip-hop social dancing. From a technical aspect, it is characterized as hard-hitting involving flexibility and isolations-moving a specific body part independently from others. The feet are grounded, the chest is down, and the body is kept loose so that dancers can easily alternate between hitting the beat or moving through the beat. This is in contrast to ballet and ballroom dancing where the chest is upright and the body is stiff. Like African dance, new style hip-hop is very rhythmic and involves a lot of footwork and radial movement of the hips. In addition, emphasis is placed on musicality-how sensitive your movements are to the music-and being able to freestyle (improvise). As long as dancers keep the foundational movements, they can add their own (free) style and have a performance that is still hip-hop. Lyrical hip-hop is a fluid and more interpretive version of new style hip-hop other danced to down tempo rap music or R&B music. Open Production, Prop, Character, Jump Rope Dance, Flag, Social Dance, Clogging, musical theater or any style that does not have a competition category 23 P age

Welcome to the IPDGC Drill Program Pom Division! General Information The Pom division encompasses rules that follow IHSA and IDTA with IPDGC modifications to further promote safety and enjoyment for our athletes. Routine Requirements Length of Routine: Mini/Junior/Senior-1:30 to 3:30 minutes Permitted Poms MUST be used for a portion of the routine. As a safety precaution, if a pom drops during the routine, dancers are permitted to retrieve without penalty. Coaches Assisting (Mini Age Group) Coaches are allowed to mark movements off the performance floor for this age group. Coaches will not be allowed on the floor during that actual performance. Coaches cannot be sitting in front of judges table to assist with this age group. Not Permitted Please refer to the Judge Penalty Sheet for more detailed information. Timing Timing starts with the first beat of the music. Timing ends with the last beat of music. Scoring Each small/large group will be scored off of a 20 point system. The maximum number of points each team can receive in each description is 20 points. Each group will be evaluated on the following: Showmanship Execution Choreography Unity Musicality Look at the Pom score sheet and rubric for more information. 24 P age