SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Championship will consist of one round for the Fall Tournament and two rounds for the Winter Tournament.  The Fall Tournament will consist of a Cheer/Dance combination.  The Winter Tournament will consist of two rounds in which all squads will compete in both rounds  Round 1 will be a 45 second cheer and round 2 will be a cheer/dance combination.  See below.

Each squad must perform a cheer that would be used during a basketball game to promote positive crowd participation and enhance school spirit.  The cheer must meet the following criteria:

1.  Two different jumps done by the entire squad at the same time:  One of these must be the X-jump (Hands in blades or fists, arms in a high V, not a touchdown position.)

2.  A partner stunt.

3. No gymnastics allowed.

4. Signs are permitted.  Megaphones may be used for voice enhancement only.  No pompons permitted.

Time Limit:  45 seconds

The cheer/dance must meet the following criteria:

1. Two jumps done by the entire squad at the same time.

2. A gymnastic move (by one, several or all).

3. Two partner stunts done simultaneously or throughout the routine.

4. Pompons, signs and megaphones are allowed.  Megaphones can be used for voice enhancement only.

5. Must contain a cheer and a dance portion.  No specific time requirements within the routine for the cheer or dance portions of your routine.    

Time Limit:  2 minutes, 30 seconds

1. Deductions will be made for violations, which have occurred during the season.

2. A violation of the Safety Regulations at Sectionals is a 10 point deduction for each violation.  This will be deducted from the total sectional score.  Any safety deductions at Sectionals will be decided by three nationally certified safety judges.  Their decision will be final.  Coaches will be notified before awards are given out.

3. At sectionals there is a 10 pt. deduction for exceeding the time limit.  Time starts with your squad's first move.  In the event there are technical difficulties or disruptions beyond the competing team's control (music won't play, CD skips, tape breaks, faulty start by coach or assistant coach, etc.) the team will restart from the beginning.

4. Failure to incorporate all requirements as noted above will result in a 10 point deduction.

For winter, the scores of the two rounds will be added together to determine the overall Sectional Champion in each classification.