Risk minimization key focus of high school spirit rules changes. This is a supplement to the 201516 nfhs soccer rules book 2 soccer season limitations first practicetryouts may commence as follows. In addition, parts i and ii of the football rules examination, along with the. 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. Videos will play with audio automatically, so you may want to mute your device. Unless allowed under the rules in this section, a top person must not be in an inverted position. For a complete and official list of rules, refer to the 201516 nfhs spirit rules book. Spirit rules interpretations 201516 by nfhs on august 12, 2015 spirit share publishers note. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. Spirit participants shall stand outside the freethrow lane lines extended toward the sidelines throughout a basketball game.
Spirit rules changes 2015 by nfhs on april 08, 2015 rules change. The nfhs spirit rules writing committees consist of experts in the give\. We use videos submitted to us and other sources in an educational manner. National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. A spirit team in shoulder stands is holding a sign for football players to run through. Nfhs national federation of state high school associations is the author of 201415 nfhs spirit rules book 3. Throughout the book the notation ar means approved ruling. The patch shall not exceed 4 square inches, shall not be a number and must be located above the neckline or in the side insert. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Revises language to match basketball rules book on spirit squad location during basketball games.
Since 1920, the national federation of state high school associations has led the development of educationbased interscholastic sports and activities that help students succeed in their lives. These include the football rules book, case book, handbook, simplified and illustrated rules, rules by. 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. These include the football rules book, case book, handbook, simplified and illustrated rules, rules by topic, preseason guide and rules interpretations, as well as a powerpoint presentation. The 2015 16 nfhs high school athletics participation survey lists competitive spirit as the ninthmost. Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. News release utah high school activities association. The national federation of state high school associations is the body that writes the rules for high school spirit teams. Nfhs national federation of state high school associations. Revised language was written to match the basketball rules book to create consistency across activities. Risk minimization focus of high school spirit rules changes. Any uniform that does not match nmrec issued uniform that is worn on the court is a violation. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. 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. Listed below are some of the changes for the 2015 season.
Risk minimization key focus of high school spirit rules. Contains the official rules for spirit, and are designed to explain all aspects of the activity. Adds the words extended stunts that stop to allow for showandgo and upandover stunts. The 201516 nfhs high school athletics participation survey lists competitive spirit as the ninthmost. Susie knoblauch indianapolis, in april 28, 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 participants. For a complete and official list of all rules, refer to the 201516 nfhs spirit rules book. This statement appears at the bottom of the table of contents page in the 2015 nfhs football rules book. By nfhs on april 08, 2015 201516 nfhs spirit rules changes this summary of 201516 nfhs spirit rules changes is for information purposes only and does not include all minor changes. Safety key focus of nfhs spirit rules changes ihsa. Welcome to the 201617 nfhs spirit online rules presentation. 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. At its march meeting in indianapolis, the committee made changes in the sections on inversions, nonrelease stunts, release stuntstosses, suspended stunts and tumbling.
National federation of state high school associations. The rules book, which can be ordered online, outlines the new cheerleading rules for 2014, addressing everything from. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Nfhs releases cheerleading rules for 20142015 cheersafe. Risk minimization key focus of high school spirit rules changes for immediate release contact. Only uniforms issued this year 201516 shall be worn.
Track and field rules committee welcomes new members nfhs. The result of such violation will result in a technical foul on that team. Rule 1 definitions drop now defined as being airborne. A swinging stunt is legal provided all the following conditions are met. 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. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Attention all competitive cheer coaches and judges officials. Nfhs 201516 soccer rules book misconduct yellow card. News release risk minimization key focus of high school spirit rules changes for immediate release contact. We set directions for the future by building awareness and. He was a continuous member of the ihsaa board of directors from 2004 to 2017 and served as chairman of the executive committee three times in 200607, 200910 and 201516. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at.
Tumbling situations on page 30 should also be listed on page 37 and were adjusted for dance. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. 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. By state association adoption one commemorativememorial patch may be worn on the jersey.
This rules change also addresses coaches responsibilities that are covered in other sections. Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture. Wiaa washington interscholastic activities association. Figures to the left indicate the rule and section where the change has been made, while the page number is listed on the right. At its march meeting in indianapolis, the committee made changes in the sections on inversions, nonrelease stunts, release stuntstosses, suspended. At its march 79 meeting in indianapolis, the committee made changes in the.
May 22, 2015 052215 nfhs spirit cheer rules changes 201516. All undershirts must match color of game day jerseys main color or a. The coach shall not seek an advantage by circumvention of the spirit or letter of the rules. To view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit 202021 rule changes. Spirit participants shall remain outside of the playing area during a 30second or less timeout during a basketball game. This rule change identifies the various skills used by participants before and after any release transition that must be in compliance with the nfhs spirit rules book. Below is a link to rules changes approved by the nfhs spirit rules committee.
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