There will also be miniclinics on various aspects of cheer and step throughout the day. Rhett turner is the cheer director for phoenix ayf cheer. Our cheerleaders and player range in age from 5 to 15 years old. All teams traveling to the ayfayc national championships must book their stay through the ayf. The huskies encourage youth sports and community involvement, as well as, develop pride, self esteem and a sense of competition among our cheerleaders and players.
Youth cheerleading handbook 2014 philosophy of youth athletics the romefloyd unified footballcheerleading ufc committee was established in 1992. Our cheer and dance safety guidelines, when applied in conjunction with usasf coach credentialing, educational resources, videos, training, and a usasf certified legality official presence at usasf sanctioned events, establishes the comprehensive approach to athlete safety that is not only a usasf member priority, but also a member benefit. Pop warner cheer and dance rules exceptions pop warner little scholars, inc. Rules videos this page serves as the new cheer rules videos page formerly hosted at. All participants must be current eligible members of the school and team they are representing. Future cheer are pleased to be utilising the varsity scoring system for the 20192020 season. Northern virginia american youth football conference.
Board members northern virginia american youth football. The huskies strive to encourage team spirit as well as team work. Founded in 2005, nine 9 well established youth football associations joined together to form the new central mass youth football and cheer conference. The course includes the ebook coaching youth cheerleading, written by. Coaching youth football the ayf way and coaching youth cheerleading the. This guide, however, will provide you with an indepth investigation about cheerleading, ranging from the types of cheerleading to cheerleading tryouts to the cheerleading basics to cheerleading safety. Test results from completion of course must be placed in. Ayf and ayc competition divisions can be found in the rule book and at. Johnston, dare me by megan abbott, killer spirit by jennifer lynn barnes, perfect cover by.
Emphasis is on learning, playing, and enjoying the sport of football and cheerleading while instilling high moral standards by stressing the importance of academic achievement an. Spirit rules revisions focus on minimizing risk in cheer, dance. Within this rule book are model rules, competition eligibility requirements. This rule book is not allinclusive and should be used in. Any cheerleading, dance, or step team who cheers for, or is affiliated with, an american youth football team is automatically welcomed into this. These leagues are required to strictly abide by ayc rules and regulations and age divisions as outlined in the official american youth cheerleading rulebook. Prepare yourself in the best way possible for a great season and a national championship.
Usasf image policy judges reserve the right to assess warnings andor deductions when a teams choreography, uniform, make up, bows, etc. Head spring a tumbling skill in which a person places both hands and their head on the performing surface, pushes off with the hands while flipping the legs overhead and landing on their feet. Any cheerleading, dance or step team who cheers for, or is affiliated with, an american youth football team is automatically welcomed into this. Rule book a copy of the 2015 ayf football rule book must be included in the front of all books. Rules and scoring will mirror those outlined in the official ayc rule book, and. As part of the final unit of the course, youll take the cdcs heads up.
We participate in the ayfayc regional and national tournaments. Head spin a skill in which a person balances on their head while rotating on the performing surface. All practice sessions should be supervised by the coach and held in a location suitable for the activities of cheerleaders i. The official source for united youth football league, news, video highlights, football and cheer registration, national coverage, championships, schedules, stats, scores and more. In the second half of the course, youll learn the basic cheer techniques and how to. Any cheerleading, dance, or step team who cheers for, or is affiliated with, an american youth football team is automatically welcomed into this organization. Ayc step step is a form of dance that has been in existence for decades, it is sophisticated, synchronized chanting and stomping to a rhythmic beats from participants hands, feet and mouth.
Local membership structure stays true to the ayf ayc objective of remaining independent and supporting all teams regardless of their competitive intentions. The ayf lopsided score rule is 35 points or 5 touchdowns, whichever comes first. National spirit coach of the year 201718 201920 rules changes approved in high school spirit. College rule book 3 general video guidelines all skills must follow the aacca college cheerleading safety rules. American youth cheer, hereafter known as ayc, is an allinclusive youth cheerleading, dance and step league. If interested in participating with northern virginias most competitive football conference please. We usually move them back 2 yards, however, the rule book shows 5 yards. Then place both documents in the same sheet protector. No split screens, freeze frames or speed altering is allowed. There is no single lesson more important in this classroom than sportsmanship. Within this rule book are model rules, competition eligibility requirements, recommendations guidelines and best practices. All cheer teams must follow the 201220 nfhs safety rules. Stunt has potential to transform cheerleading culture.
Nova ayfayc is a ayf national chartered conference which participate in ayfaycs atlantic regional and ayf national tournaments. Once course complete, print certificate, and place a copy in the team book. This model rule book rule book is provided to ayc members as a resource that may be used in connection with the operation of their organization. A true sport shows a combination of values and attitudes, all in a positive light. The american youth football ayf league has created a sister league uniquely for its cheerleaders. Both rule books should be followed together at all times. Today, youth across america have embraced this art form.
Reverse extension prep 180 to extension prep would require an additional spotter during the reverse extension prep. Cheerleading squads should be placed under the direction of a qualified and knowledgeable coach. They will be visiting local attractions, notre dame campus and will take a trip to see the chicago bears training camp. Ayf considers this type of coaching contrary to its purposes. In addition to the general regulations found in parts iiv in this book, which is the spirit coaches responsibility to read and adhere to, pop warner spirit teams shall follow the rules outlined in. Review all cheer levels grids, general safety rules, routine guidelines, categories, penalty info and cheer glossary for clarification of terms. Special divisions exist to serve various ages and weight groups, as. A division in cheerleading is defined a grouping of teams in a specific age bracket.
Ayc national championships include a step division. New england ayf is dedicated to teaching youth through positive role models. Completion of the introductory course coaching youth cheerleading the ayc way 2e is required before taking the ayc recertification course. Uk cheerleading association suite 1, armcon business park london road south, poynton cheshire, sk12 1lq email protected 01625 838 557 company reg. Ycada is an organization that provides universal governance for the sport of youthrec cheer, dance or spiritrelated events, and encourages growth in the sport as a whole. A division in cheerleading in which teams are declared white, red or blue division based on skill ability of team for competition. White, red and blue skill division guidelines are listed in the ayc rule book. Popular cheerleading books meet your next favorite book.
Keep in mind that the final interpretation for any rules question is the individual state association. Information page for administrators, coaches, cheerleaders and fans of the big east region cheer part. Ayc follows the national federation of high school association nfhs rule book and the additional supplement ayc rule book. This model rule book rule book is provided to ayf members as a resource that may be used in connection with the operation of their organization.
Cheerleading rules 2017 approved december 2016 the mission of youth athletics is to promote lifetime skills and values. These courses includes the cdc heads up concussion course which is mandatory for every coach. Any cheerleading, dance, or step team who cheers for, or is affiliated with, an american youth football team is. Rules distinctions this model rule book rule book is provided to ayc members as a resource that may be used in connection with the operation of their organization. The goal of blackstone valley is to provide a healthy and safe environment for young people ages 5 through 18, inclusive, to learn football, cheerleading, and the principles of good sportsmanship irrespective of their age, gender, nationality, or religious beliefs. This model rule book rule book is provided to ayc members as a. Rule book a copy of the 2018 ayf football rule book must be included in the front of all books. As local leagues enter a national program, ayc allows local autonomy except to the extent. American youth cheer will strictly enforce the age and skill level restrictions contained in this rulebook, as well. Please refer to the nfhs 201220 spirit rule book for complete set of rules at ayc clarification for the most common safety violations.
Ayc also uses the rulebook from the national federation of state. In order to be eligible to compete in aycsanctioned regional and national competitions, teams shall 1 follow the ayc cheer, dance, or step rules. The name of this league is american youth cheer ayc. A copy of the certification card must be in the team book. Divisions 8 a instructional division 8 b national division 9 c all. Ayc partners with youth cheer and dance alliance ycada welcome ayc. Please contact if you are interested in becoming a member of the nova ayf conference. Welcome to the 201617 nfhs spirit online rules presentation. Once the score differential reaches 35 points, or 5 touchdowns, the game clock will become a running clock.
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