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We’ve come up with something I’ve never seen before. I can’t find anything like it on your site. How do I find out if it’s legal?

2019-09-25T09:58:11-05:00|

First, understand that if you are performing something that no one else is performing, there is a high probability that it is not allowed. This may not be the case if a new rule change has allowed skills that previously weren't allowed in cheer, but more often than not, we will have video examples of [...]

How do I find a video?

2019-09-25T09:58:29-05:00|

There are two ways to find rules videos. Find the rule number in your rule set and click on the corresponding rule number. This process helps you to learn where the rules are that pertain to the skills you are doing. For example, if you want to look at different rulings on braced flips, you [...]

If the video says “Legal”, am I cleared for my competition routine?

2019-09-25T09:59:40-05:00|

Not necessarily. Like other sports/activities, cheerleading at the high school level and below is governed by the individual state association you're in. Additionally, within a state there may be a separate governing group for public schools and private schools. Those associations are responsible for the interpretation of the rules for all sports in their state. [...]

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