How do levels work in cheer?

Cheerleading levels are divided up based on two general criteria: tumbling skills and stunting skills. Tumbling is floor gymnastics (rolls, cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings, etc). Stunting is when one or more athletes lift another athlete off the performing surface.

What are the rules for cheer?

Cheerleading Rules 2021-22

  • Be respectful. We expect complete respect to ALL cheerleaders, coaches, fans, and school personnel throughout the entire season.
  • Be on time.
  • Be prepared.
  • Be determined.
  • Manage your attendance.
  • Absences.
  • Care for your equipment.
  • Pay attention to the game.

What moves are illegal in cheerleading?

Suspended inverted stunts, Basket toss flips, and 2 ½ high (3 tier) pyramids are prohibited by the NFHS High School Spirit Rules. Basket tosses and twisting dismounts/release/tumbling also have limitations this year.

What is the youngest age for cheerleading?

Most programs offer a “Show Team” for kids aged three to six, which gives them the opportunity to explore non-competitive cheerleading without committing to the time, expense and travel of competition cheer.

What is a Level 2 cheerleader?

Level 2. On level 2, teams start doing more stunting on extended level and handsprings in tumbling. Two-legged stunts are allowed on extended level and one-legged stunts don’t need a brace on prep level. Teams are allowed up to ½ twist to extended two-legged stunts and prep level one-legged stunts.

What skills do you need for level 2 Cheer?

level 2- requirements are, Tumbling: Round-off back handspring, standing back handspring Stunting: a cupie, a prep level one leg (including all of your flexibility), and tick-tocks at the chin level, a cradle, and a straight ride toss.

Why is cheerleading not a sport?

In his ruling on the Quinnipiac case, Judge Stefan Underhill wrote that cheerleading didn’t qualify as a sport because “the activity is still too underdeveloped and disorganized to be treated as offering genuine varsity athletic participation opportunities for students.”

What does U19 mean in cheer?

U19 (formerly Senior) Female/Male. 10-24 members. 9-16 years old.

Why are basket tosses illegal?

The rule explanation is as follows: The first rule under inversions is “Unless allowed under the rules in this section, a top person must not be in an inverted position.” There are no rules that state that a free standing basket toss back flip is legal; therefore, they are illegal.

Why are some cheer stunts illegal?

Cheerleading teams are restricted to specific stunt rules based on the guidelines of certain associations, organizations and their designated level. Therefore, some stunts may be permitted in certain divisions but illegal in others due to the different stunt rules and regulations.

What level should a 10 year old be in Cheer?

Mini: Ages five through eight. Youth: Ages five through 11. Junior: Ages five through 14. Senior: Ages 11 through 18 (Depending on the level.

What is the difference between d1 and d2 in cheer?

A program with 125 or fewer competitive cheer athletes will qualify as Division II. A program with 126 or more competitive cheer athletes will qualify as Division I, not including All Star Dance and special needs athletes.