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NFHS and MSHSL NFHS and MSHSL

Spirit Rules Spirit Rules

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2008-20092008-2009

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OverviewOverview

Rules Book LayoutRules Book LayoutRule Changes / Points of Emphasis / Index / Philosophy Rule Changes / Points of Emphasis / Index / Philosophy Rule 1 – Definitions, page 15Rule 1 – Definitions, page 15Rule 2 – General Risk Management, page 19Rule 2 – General Risk Management, page 19Situations rulings, page 28 Situations rulings, page 28 Rule 3 – Dance/Drill/Pom Risk Management, page 39Rule 3 – Dance/Drill/Pom Risk Management, page 39Illustration of free throw lane extended, page 45Illustration of free throw lane extended, page 45Pictures, page 46Pictures, page 46

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Basics – The Three R’sBasics – The Three R’s

RResponsibilityesponsibility

Coach & ParticipantsCoach & Participants

RReadinesseadiness

Progressions & EvaluationProgressions & Evaluation

RRisk Managementisk Management

Reasonable RulesReasonable Rules

Safety First Safety First

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Points of EmphasisPoints of Emphasis

Why Rules Matter

Progressions

L.O.C. Transitions

Coaches’ Manual

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2008-2009 2008-2009 Spirit Rules ChangesSpirit Rules Changes

andandMajor Editorial ChangesMajor Editorial Changes

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1-3-1 Inverted Position1-3-1 Inverted Position

Change Definition:Change Definition:

Inverted – A body Inverted – A body position in which a position in which a participant’s participant’s shouldersshoulders (not head)(not head) are below are below her/his waist.her/his waist.

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2-1-14 Bleeding/Open Wounds2-1-14 Bleeding/Open Wounds

Change:Change:

Rule has been expanded to provide Rule has been expanded to provide specific requirements for dealing specific requirements for dealing with situations such as bleeding, with situations such as bleeding, open wounds or blood on a uniform, open wounds or blood on a uniform, and also to be consistent with other and also to be consistent with other NFHS sports rules books.NFHS sports rules books.

(Also see “Communicable Disease and (Also see “Communicable Disease and Skin Infection Procedures” section.)Skin Infection Procedures” section.)

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2-6-11 Bracer-involved Dismounts2-6-11 Bracer-involved Dismounts

New:New: In dismounts where a bracer is involved after the In dismounts where a bracer is involved after the release of the flyer, all of the following conditions release of the flyer, all of the following conditions must be met:must be met:a.a. Flyer maintains hand-to-hand/arm contact with at Flyer maintains hand-to-hand/arm contact with at

least one bracer during loss of contact with the bases,least one bracer during loss of contact with the bases,

b.b. Flyer does not become inverted, Flyer does not become inverted,

c.c. Flyer has at least two bases,Flyer has at least two bases,

d.d. Both flyer & bracer(s) have separate spotters,Both flyer & bracer(s) have separate spotters,

e.e. Loss of contact is continuous up and down Loss of contact is continuous up and down movement,movement,

f.f. Flyer’s center of gravity remains directly over bases,Flyer’s center of gravity remains directly over bases,

g.g. Flyer’s weight is not supported by bracer(s), and…Flyer’s weight is not supported by bracer(s), and…

h.h. Bracers do not intentionally increase height of flyer.Bracers do not intentionally increase height of flyer.

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Illegal Bracer Involved Dismount

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2-8-2 Inverted Flyer2-8-2 Inverted Flyer

A flyer must not be in an inverted position A flyer must not be in an inverted position except…except…

a.a. During forward suspended roll. During forward suspended roll. (same)

b.b. When beginning a stunt that begins in an When beginning a stunt that begins in an inverted position on the performing surface and inverted position on the performing surface and goes directly to a non-inverted position shoulder goes directly to a non-inverted position shoulder height or below. This stunt must include a base height or below. This stunt must include a base or spotter who protects the head/neck/shoulder or spotter who protects the head/neck/shoulder area of the flyer. area of the flyer. Add:Add: This base or spotter This base or spotter must maintain physical contactmust maintain physical contact with the flyer with the flyer from the inverted position until the flyer is no from the inverted position until the flyer is no longer inverted.longer inverted.

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Illegal Inverted MountIllegal Inverted Mount

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Legal Inverted Mount

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2-9-1 Forward Suspended Rolls2-9-1 Forward Suspended Rolls

Change:Change: a. Flyer begins from a. Flyer begins from the performing the performing surfacesurface or from a stunt shoulder height or from a stunt shoulder height or below.or below.

Add:Add: d. In suspended rolls from the performing d. In suspended rolls from the performing surface, the flyer maintains hand-to-surface, the flyer maintains hand-to-hand contact with two bases.hand contact with two bases.

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Legal Forward Suspended Roll to FloorLegal Forward Suspended Roll to Floor

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Legal Forward Suspended Roll to Cradle Legal Forward Suspended Roll to Cradle video clip

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2-12-1 Loss of Contact Transitions2-12-1 Loss of Contact Transitions

Change:Change: a. Flyer maintains a. Flyer maintains hand to hand/arm hand to hand/arm contactcontact with at least one bracer during with at least one bracer during the entire loss of contact with her/his the entire loss of contact with her/his base(s).base(s).

Add:Add: i. Bracers do not intentionally increase the i. Bracers do not intentionally increase the height of the flyer.height of the flyer.

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Major Editorial ChangesMajor Editorial ChangesBook CorrectionsBook Corrections

Editorial ChangesEditorial Changes Deleted:Deleted: Coaches’ Responsibilities & Participants’ Coaches’ Responsibilities & Participants’

Responsibilities sections (previously located in the back of the Responsibilities sections (previously located in the back of the book). They are now available at book). They are now available at www.nfhs.org..

New Definition:New Definition: 1-9-11 pg.18 1-9-11 pg.18 Side T-lift – . . . base(s) fully extend Side T-lift – . . . base(s) fully extend a flyer overhead in a forward-facing, horizontal straight-body a flyer overhead in a forward-facing, horizontal straight-body position.position.

Book CorrectionsBook Corrections Rules Changes pg.2Rules Changes pg.2 Typo: Typo: Last sentence of 2-8-2 at top of Last sentence of 2-8-2 at top of

page is actually the opening statement for 2-9-1.page is actually the opening statement for 2-9-1.

Sit. 2.1.4 pg.28Sit. 2.1.4 pg.28 Clarification: Clarification: Ruling for (b) does NOT make it Ruling for (b) does NOT make it legal to step on pomslegal to step on poms!!

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Hey Coach… Is this legal ?Hey Coach… Is this legal ?

Tosses

Tosses

Loss of Contact Transitions

Loss of Contact Transitions

Braced Dismounts

Braced Dismounts

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Inverted MountsInverted Mounts

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Is it legal? The Challenge. . .Is it legal? The Challenge. . .

How can coaches keep How can coaches keep up with the whirlwind of up with the whirlwind of new, creative stunts new, creative stunts and ensure that they’re and ensure that they’re legal before athletes legal before athletes are allowed to learn or are allowed to learn or perform them? perform them? 

……By interpreting stunt “families”.By interpreting stunt “families”.

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Interpreting Inverted Mounts (2-8-2b)

Checklist

Is the flyer clearly in a weight-bearing inverted Is the flyer clearly in a weight-bearing inverted position on the floor position on the floor beforebefore the base(s) support the base(s) support her/his weight? her/his weight?

Is there a base or spotter who is in a position to Is there a base or spotter who is in a position to protect the flyer’s head/neck?protect the flyer’s head/neck?

Does that base/spotter Does that base/spotter maintain physical contactmaintain physical contact with the flyer until flyer is no longer inverted?with the flyer until flyer is no longer inverted?

Is the flyer moved Is the flyer moved directlydirectly into a non-inverted into a non-inverted position shoulder height or below?position shoulder height or below?

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Common Violations…

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Common Violations…

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MSHSL Behavior Expectations

Respect the flag and the national Respect the flag and the national anthem.anthem.

Spectators must wear clothing that Spectators must wear clothing that covers the entire torso. Clothing that covers the entire torso. Clothing that is vulgar/obscene is unacceptable.is vulgar/obscene is unacceptable.

The use of appropriate language is The use of appropriate language is expected at all times. expected at all times.

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More Expectations

Laser lights are not allowed. Laser lights are not allowed. Hand-held signs, which do not Hand-held signs, which do not

obstruct the view of others, will be obstruct the view of others, will be permitted provided they are in good permitted provided they are in good taste. Signs, message boards, “white” taste. Signs, message boards, “white” boards, or similar items not in good boards, or similar items not in good taste will be removed. taste will be removed.

Cheerleaders megaphones are to be Cheerleaders megaphones are to be used only to lead the crowd. used only to lead the crowd.

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And a Couple More……

Artificial noisemakers (cowbells, Artificial noisemakers (cowbells, sirens, whistles, thunder sticks, etc.) sirens, whistles, thunder sticks, etc.) are prohibited at all Section and State are prohibited at all Section and State Tournament events both indoors and Tournament events both indoors and outdoors. outdoors.

Under no condition should any Under no condition should any member of the student body go on to member of the student body go on to the playing surface or interfere with the playing surface or interfere with the game in any way. the game in any way.

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Professionalism

Attend camps and conferences Network with other coaches Join the state coaches association

(MCCA) Join the NFHS Spirit Coaches Assn Take part in the NFHS Spirit

Coaches Education Program

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NFHS Spirit Coaches Education Program

Bronze Level

ACCAA Safety Certification Spirit Program ManagementOne of the following: Partner Stunt Progression IMotions, Jumps and Tumbling

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NFHS Spirit Coaches Education Program (Cont.)

Bronze Level ContinuedOne of the following: NFHS Coaching Principles for CheerNFHS Coaching Principles for Cheer First Aid and CPR Certification First Aid and CPR Certification NFHS Spirit Rules CourseNFHS Spirit Rules Course NFHS/American Red Cross/USOC NFHS/American Red Cross/USOC

Sports Safety Sports Safety Partner Stunt Progressions IIPartner Stunt Progressions II

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Some Useful Websites:

MSHSLMSHSL www.mshsl.org

Nat’l Federation of HSNat’l Federation of HS www.nfhs.org

AACCAAACCA www.aacca.orgMCCAMCCA www.mccacheer.com

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Have A Great Year !!Have A Great Year !!

MSHSL Interpreters and Contact InfoMSHSL Interpreters and Contact Info