These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might more. Since 1920, the national federation of state high school associations has led the development of educationbased interscholastic sports and. Nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that develop leaders, and administrative support to increase participation opportunities and promote sportsmanship. Another change addressing risk management in both cheer and dance was made in the stunting. We have moved the page here to usa cheer in order to provide a better service to state associations, coaches, and rules interpreters. Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no recommendation about the. Setting the safety standards supervision, certified coach, injury reports, emergency plans, communication, trainer, hair, jewelry, etc. No school belonging to this association shall organize its boys basketball. The coaching and cheer guidelines in this manual do not intend to take the place of the information and guidelines presented in.
How well do you know the nfhs rules for high school sports. Spirit rules changes 201819 by nfhs on april 02, 2018 spirit. Religious head covering, wrap, or other required religious garments that are not dangerous or likely to come off during participation are not a risk. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, 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. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, 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 varsity competition among studentathletes of high. Were trying to create a safer environment for activities to occur in cheer and dance and make the rules book as clear as possible, said james. To view videos, use the search or select a specific rule. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 high school spirit rules. Rule 333 was changed to make it consistent with other braced inversion rules. Allows a slight point during a forward roll where the top persons hands and feet are off of the ground at the same time.
We use videos submitted to us and other sources in an educational manner. Dive roll an airborne forward roll where the feet of the performer are at or above the performers waist prior to the hands making contact with the performing surface. Nfhs rules allows official nfhs rule questions to be sent directly to your mobile device allowing you to challenge your rule knowledge and keep you aware of different situations for your chosen sports. There are no changes to rule 2 general risk management remains the same for all spirit groups. Contains the official rules for spirit, and are designed to explain all aspects of the activity. The nfhs spirit rules writing committees consist of experts in the give\. Videos will play with audio automatically, so you may want to mute your device. Surfaces and areas must be reasonably free from objects andor impediments. The national federation of state high school associations is the body that writes the rules for high school spirit teams. Beginning summer, 2016, the national federation spirit rules book will be available online. This language is aligned with other nfhs rule books. Spirit rules book for rules that apply to basketball and football cheerleading.
Keep in mind that the final interpretation for any rules question is the individual state association. In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. The requirement that the feet remain at or below the waist remove the. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs.
Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. Were trying to create a safer environment for activities to occur in cheer and dance and make the rules book as clear as possible, said james weaver, director of performing arts and liaison to the nfhs spirit rules committee. The nfhs disapproves of any form of taunting that is. Spirit participants shall stand outside the freethrow lane lines extended toward the sidelines throughout a basketball game. Using the nfhs rules app you will be able to find out. The numbering system used in this rulebook matches the current nfhs. Reorganization of the nfhs spirit rules book rule 1 definitions sec 1 stunts sec 2 stunting personnel sec 3 nonrelease stunts sec 4 release stunts sec 5 suspended stunts sec 6 dismounts sec 7 tumbling sec 8 body positions sec 9 tumbling sec 10 props sect 11 rule 2 risk management.
Rule 1 definitions all spirit groups rule 2 general risk management all spirit. The referee has authority to rule promptly, and in the spirit of. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications. Rule 335b now states that here must be three people involved in the toss and. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Official rules will be published in the 20162017 nfhs spirit rules book. Heat illness prevention course prior to assuming their. The coaching and cheer guidelines in this manual do not intend to take the place of the information and guidelines presented in the national federation spirit. Risk minimization remains theme of 202021 spirit rules changes. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs.
Sportsmanship statement from the nfhs spirit rules book. Bulletinnfhs rules book choreographers need the rule book. Revised language to match basketball rules book on cheer squad location during basketball games. Bad time was clarified to include the situations where the wrong wrestler was given choice of. Website 201920 nfhs spirit rules power point nchsaa. National federation of state high school associations spirit. May 19, 2019 ihsa basketball rule book pdf lished in the national federation spirit rules book for both noncompetitive. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Read and become familiar with the nfhs spirit rules book understand the nfhs and applicable idaho rules educate studentathletes about rules and rule changes require studentathletes to follow applicable rules advocate and model good sportsmanship.
Screen rule 440 a new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor. Videos will appear at the article level, such as 3. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Stunting personnel safety was addressed in rule 321c, a new addition to the nfhs spirit rules book. 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. This is a reminder to coaches and judges, below is a link to the nfhs website with 201617 spirit cheer rules book corrections. Four of the changes involved rules for inversions, including two revisions dealing with braced flips in a pyramid. Wiaa handbook additions to the nfhs spirit rule book. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. All recommendations from the spirit rules committee were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors for implementation in the 201819 season. Technical fouls rule 10 this area of the rules book has been.
The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. The nfhs spirit rules book may be obtained from the ghsa, p. Cheer and dancedrillpom will now follow completely separate performance safety rules. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Seely credits high school sports for saving his life.
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