GENERAL COMPETITION GUIDELINES

1.      Code of Conduct

1.1. Coaches should:-

a.       Motivate and encourage their cheerleaders to do their best at all times and not criticize cheerleaders in front of spectators, but reserve constructive criticism for later, in private, or in the presence of team members if others might benefit.

b.       Be courteous to opposing coaches, cheerleaders or fans and not use abusive or profane or gestures at anytime to anyone.

 c.   Not incite un-sportsman like conduct at any time.

d.      Abstain from the possession and smoking of tobacco in the presence of spectators, officials, judges

      and/or team members.

e.       Abstain from the usage and administration and taking of illegal substances, as stated in the ?Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code 1999? and ?Appendix A (Prohibited Classes of Substances and Prohibited Methods 1st April 2000)?.

f.       Together with officials, be jointly responsible for the conduct and control of team fans and  

      spectators.

g.       Accept decisions of officials and judges in competition as being fair and called to the best of ability of said officials and judges.

 h.   Emphasize that good athletes strive for good mental and physical health.

 i.    Be a role model by setting a positive behavior.

 j.    Not initiate or have any contact with the judges during the event.

k.         Should highlight any questions or concerns that affect a team?s performance to the appropriate official before the commencement of the competition.

 l.     Adhere to all Federation of Cheerleading Philippines (CP) rules and regulations.

1.2. Cheerleaders should:-

a. Abstain from the possession and drinking of alcoholic beverages in the presence of spectators, officials, judges and/or other teams while wearing team uniforms, tracksuit and/or jackets (representing their team/school).

b. Abstain from the possession and smoking of tobacco in the presence of spectators, officials, judges and/or other teams while wearing team uniforms, tracksuit and/or jackets (representing their team/school).

c. Abstain from the taking of drugs

d. Abstain from the taking of illegal substances, as stated in the ?Olympic Movement Anti-Doping Code 1999? and ?Appendix A (Prohibited Classes of Substances and Prohibited Methods 1st April 2000)?.

e. Not criticize opposing coaches, cheerleaders or fans word of mouth or gestures.

f. Not use abusive or profane language at any time.

g. Take the responsibility of providing positive leadership both when cheering and when not cheering.

h. Always show respect and be courteous to officials, opposing coaches, cheerleaders and fans.

i. Not initiate or have any contact with the judges during the event.

j. Strive to promote good sportsmanship.

k. Strive to be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.

l.  Be the ambassador of goodwill.

2. Eligibility

2.1. All teams have to inform their respective schools & officials about their participation in   

        the competition.

2.2. In fairness to all participants, the competition strictly enforces its requirements. It is the

       responsibility of the source of the accusation to properly document any illegal    

       participation to an event official. The team in-charge / coach(es) will be notified of both

       the source of the accusation and the requirements needed from that individual for proof

       of eligibility. If a participant is found to be in violation of this policy, the team will be     

       automatically disqualified from the competition.

2.3. The organizer reserves the right to reclaim any and all awards (trophies, gifts certificates, etc) and remove television appearance (if applicable) for any team to be in violation of this policy after the championship event.

3. Participation

3.1.  Divisions 

3.2. The event is open to WNCAA grade school and high school cheerleading teams invited by the national federation.

3.3. Number of Participants

4. Timing

 4.1. Entrance

Props must be set on the performance floor as quickly as possible. Teams will have 30 seconds to get set.

4.2. Beginning of Routine

Timing will begin with the first organized word, movement, or note of music by the team after they are officially announced and have taken the floor. The routine must begin within the marked performance area. All team members must come to a complete standstill before beginning their routine.

4.3. Ending of Routine

Timing will end with the last organized word, movement, or note of music by the team.

4.4. Exit - Teams must exit the performance area within 30 seconds after the routine.

4.5. Although teams are allowed to show spirit briefly to the crowd, any skill performed before or after the allotted routine time is prohibited and will be penalized.

5. Performance Area

5.1. All participants will perform on 16m x 16m safety floor mats. All skills must originate and be completed within the competition boundary. No line-ups, skills or transitions are allowed outside of the competition boundary.

5.2. A 1m boundary will be running on the perimeter of the performance area. The boundary will be indicated either by different coloured mat or by tape (outer line of tape shall be the boundaries and the width of  the tape shall be set within the performance area).

5.3. There will be center markings both at the front and in the centre of the mat.

5.4. Participants are not allowed to step outside the performance area throughout the routine.

5.5. No scoring will be awarded outside of the performance area.

5.6. Props must be set within the performance area. Safely tossing props off the performance area is

        acceptable.

6. Routine Requirements High School and college

6.1. The routine must include a minimum of 1  school cheer and sideline segment lasting no less than 20 secs   and not more than 30se secs, 1 stunt and 1 pyramid.

6.2. The cheer and sideline segment must also include at least 1 stunt and 1 pyramid.

6.4. The compulsory cheer and sideline must be performed without music. No voice-overs or words may be recorded to make the teams? vocal projection sound louder.

6.5. The cheer and sideline must be performed with all members executing a continuation of at least 4

        different arm motions simultaneously (hand on hips/thigh are not acceptable as part of the 4 different  arm motions).

6.6. Filipino & English language is allowed for the cheer and sideline.

6.7. Organized, formal entrances that involve organized cheers or run-ons with jumps, tumbling, or stunts are

       prohibited. Cheerleaders should enter the performance area in a timely fashion.

7. Music and Choreography

7.1. All teams must have their performance music written on a CD. Duplicate CDs must be available at the music table in case of lost or damaged CDs.

7.2. The CDs must be clearly labeled with the name of the team.

7.3. A representative of the team is responsible for the starting and stopping of the music at appropriate times during the routine.

7.4. Music with overtly sexual content, racist or vulgar lyrics is prohibited.

7.5. Choreography with vulgar or suggestive movements is prohibited.

7.6. Routines must be appropriate for family viewing and listening.

  8. Interruption of Performance

8.1. In the event of an injury, music and/or technical error or any other unexpected event, the head judge reserves the right to stop the routine.

8.2. The team may perform their routine from the beginning. However, judging and timing will resume from the point at which the interruption occurred as determined by the judges.

9. Competition Spotters

9.1. Competition spotters will be provided.

9.2. Participants can use their own competition spotters (maximum 3). These spotters must not be participating members in the routine. These spotters shall wear CAS-designated attire.

10. Performance Order

10.1. For the competition, participants will select their performance order through a balloting system.

11. Practice and Dry Runs

11.1. Each team will be allocated a time slot in the practice area. A team failing to use their allotted time may request a new slot, which will be at the end of the day?s rotation (subject to availability).

11.2. In addition, each team will be given 5 minutes (300 seconds) to run through their routine on the performance area.

12. Withdrawals

12.1 Once a school has confirmed participation they cannot withdraw from the competition.

13. Results

13.1. The judges? decisions are final.

13.2. The final score will be released to all teams within 14 days after the competition.

14. Feedback

14.1. All feedback about the competition has to be filed in writing within 30 days after the competition to Cheerleading Philippines via post or email.

14.2. Feedback about other teams needs to be filed in writing within 30 days after the competition to CP.

14.3. All feedback will be handled by the CP Executive Committee or a Sub-Committee elected by the

         Executive Committee for the purpose.

15. Enquiries

15.1. For any enquiries on the guidelines or scoring and penalties, please submit in writing in to

         Cheerleading Philippines at pilipinascheerleading@yahoo.com.

GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

1. Safety

1.1. Use of mini tramps, spring boards or any height increasing apparatus is not permitted.

1.2. Drops (knee, seat, thighs, front, back, and split drops) from a jump, stand or inverted position are prohibited unless the majority of the weight is first borne on the hands/feet, which breaks the impact of the drop.

2. Props

2.1. Only the following props are allowed: flags, banners, megaphones, pompons, signs and pieces of cloth. Audience participation is encouraged.

2.2. Flags or banners with poles or similar support apparatus may not be used in conjunction with a stunt or tumbling.

2.3. Hard materials, electric signs and sharp objects are prohibited.

3. Uniforms

3.1. Uniform must be appropriate for cheerleading. No baggy clothes, pockets, hoods, ties, aprons, bibs or slippery materials allowed.

3.2. No see through material may be worn.

3.3. Underwear must not be visible.

3.4. No tear-away uniforms or clothing is allowed.

4. Shoes

4.1. Non-Marking sports shoes with solid sole and form should be worn during the competition. No jazz shoes and/or boots will be allowed.

4.2. All members of the team must wear the same shoe colour.

4.3. Laces must be securely tied with the ends tucked away.

5. Hair

5.1. All competitors whose hair is longer than a bob have to tie it away from the face.

5.2. Accessories (example: scrunches,ribbons, rubber bands, etc) have to be tightly secured.

5.3. All hard or sharp accessories are prohibited.

6. Jewelry

6.1. Jewelry of all kinds is prohibited. This includes earrings, nose, tongue and belly button rings, necklaces and pins on uniforms. (Including for religious purposes).

6.2. Jewelry is not allowed to be taped over or covered.

7. Medical Items

7.1. Spectacles (exception: contact lenses) hearing aids and/or other medical items may not be worn during the performance.

7.2. Casts that are hard and unyielding or have rough edges must be appropriately covered with a padded material.

7.3. Physical guards such as knee support straps or wrist guards are allowed.

8. Uncertainty and Approval

8.1. In cases of uncertainty, please email to pilipinascheerleading@yahoo.com for advice and/or

       approval.

WNCAA GRADE SCHOOL CHEERDANCE   SCORING   CATEORIES

 SHOWMANSHIP   =    20 Points

      Facial projection /   Confidence -   10 Points

        -Eye Contact, Facial Expression, crowd appeal

         Poise, costume

      Energy   - 10 Points

        -Enthusiasm, spirit

TECHNIQUE   =   30 Points

    Pirouettes/turns   ? 5 points

        -Stability, sharpness, perfection, difficulty,

         Combination

      Splits   -   5 points

        -Flexibility , Technique ,Use in Routine

      Kicks   -   5 points 

-Flexibility, Technique, Difficulty, Combination

      Cheer Jumps ? 5 points( from 2 feet to 2 feet )

        -Flexibility, Height, Power, Speed, Technique

      Leaps   - 5 Points  (From 1 foot to 1 foot )

        -Flexibility, Variety, Difficulty, Technique

      Dance Arm Motion -  5  Points

        -Sharpness, Accuracy, Creativity, Synchronization

CHOREOGRAPHY =  30  Points

    Difficulty ? 10 points

        -Degree of Difficulty, Consistency of standard,

          Technique, Skill of Member

      Musical Interpretation ? 5 Points

        -Variety, Appropriateness of Dance, Style,

          Effectiveness of Styles changes

      Visual Effects  -  5 Points

        -Variety of Dance styles, Creativity, Technique

      Originality  -  5 Points

        -Excitement, Variety, Style, Flow, Transitions

         Level changes

      Flow of Routine ? 5 Points

         -Balance, Speed, Energy Spacing, Transitions

EXECUTION =  15 Points

     Formation ? 5 Points

         -Spacing, Variety, Perfection, Level Changes

      Synchronization -  10 Points

         -Sharpness, Accuracy, Consistency, Perfection,

OVERALL PRESENTATION =  5 Points

-Perfection of Routine, Appearance, Energy,Showmanship

WNCAA GRADE SCHOOL CHEERDANCE  

SCORE SHEET

SHOWMANSHIP   = 20 Points                                                                  

Facial projection / Confidence - 10 Points          10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0.

Energy   - 10 Points                                           10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0.

TECHNIQUE   =   30 Points

Pirouettes/TURNS  ? 5 points                                                       5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0

Splits   -   5 points                                                                         5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0

Kicks   -   5 points                                                                         5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0

 Cheer Jumps ? 5 points( from 2 feet to 2 feet )                           5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0

 Leaps  - 5 Points  (From 1 foot to 1 foot )                                   5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0

 Dance Arm Motion -  5  Points                                                    5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0

CHOREOGRAPHY =  30  Points

 Difficulty ? 10 points                                        10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0.

 Musical Interpretation ? 5 Points                                                 5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0

 Visual Effects  -  5 Points                                                            5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0

Originality  -  5 Points                                                                   5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0

 Flow of Routine ? 5 Points                                                           5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0

EXECUTION =  15 Points

  Formation ? 5 Points                                                                   5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0

 Synchronization -  10 Points                             10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0.

OVERALL PRESENTATION =  5 Points         5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1 . 0

Judge name________________                  Total score;__________

WNCAA   HIGH SCHOOL   DIVISION

J U D G I N G    S H E E T

TECHNIQUES

           1. EXPRESSION                             10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1    

2. ARM  MOTION                            5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1

3. DANCE                                      10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1

4. JUMPS                                        5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1

5. TUMBLING                                  5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1

6. PARTNER STUNTS                        5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1    

7.PYRAMIDS                                  10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1                             

                                                                                                TOTAL_________/50 points

DIFFICULTY

            8. OVERALL DIFFICULTY           10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1 

            9. SPEED/TRANSITION                10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1                

                                                                                                          TOTAL_________/20 points

OVERALL EVALUATION

           10. SYNCHRONIZATION               10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1    

           11. OVERALL EVALUATION           10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1    

           12. PERFECTION                         10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1    

                                                                                                           TOTAL_________/30 points

JUDGE?S  NAME_____________________________TOTAL SCORE ______________/100 points

WNCAA    COLLEGE   DIVISION

J U D G I N G    S H E E T

TECHNIQUES

           1.  EXPRESSION                            10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1    

2. ARM  MOTION                            5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1

3. DANCE                                       5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1

4. JUMPS                                        5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1

5. TUMBLING                                  5 . 4 . 3 . 2 . 1

6. PARTNER STUNTS                      10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1    

7.PYRAMIDS                                  10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1                             

                                                                                                TOTAL_________/50 points

DIFFICULTY

            8. OVERALL DIFFICULTY           10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1 

            9. SPEED/TRANSITION                10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1                

                                                                                                           TOTAL_________/20 points

OVERALL EVALUATION

           10. SYNCHRONIZATION               10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1    

           11. OVERALL EVALUATION          10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1    

           12. PERFECTION                        10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5. 4 . 3 . 2 .1    

                                                                                                          TOTAL_________/30 points

JUDGE?S  NAME________________________________ TOTAL SCORE ______________/100 points