2019 - 2020 DEDUCTIONS

2019 - 2020

DEDUCTIONS Revised 10/1/2019 Individual Athlete Deductions

Athlete Minor Fall - 0.25

• Examples include hands/knees down on tumbling, jumps or other skills

Athlete Major Fall - 0.5

• Examples include landing on head, shoulders, or back during tumbling, jumps or other skills

Building Deductions

Building Bobble – 0.5

• Stunts, Tosses or Pyramids that almost drop or fall

• Excessive movement of the bases

• Dropping of extended stunt to prep level

• Stunts that drop but at least one supported foot remains at prep level –excludes Minor and Major falls below

• Stunts that come down but do not meet the Minor or Major Building Deductions *This would not include dropping of a body position or skills that are not attempted

Building Minor Fall – 2.0

• Dropping to a load in, cradle, prone or flat back

• Top becomes weight bearing on the spot or falls on middle layer of a college pyramid

• Base or spot landing on the ground

• Controlled lowering of a falling top person

• Stunts that drop and support is below prep level (Both feet in a 2 foot stunt or the foot of support in a 1 foot stunt)

• Incomplete twisting tosses (side or prone landings)

Building Major Fall – 3.0

• Dropping to a compromising position (positions not listed in Building Minor Fall)

• Uncontrolled lowering of a falling top person

• Multiple bases/spotters landing on the ground

• Incomplete flipping tosses

• Tosses that do not land in a cradled position (upright or inverted landings)

Pyramid Fall – 4.0

• 2 or more connected stunts falling

• 2 or more top persons/middle layers falling

During a pyramid, building bobbles, minor falls, and major falls will be used until a single pyramid has received 4.0 in deductions.

Once the pyramid has received 4.0 or more points in deductions, the Pyramids Fall deduction will be used.

If multiple pyramids are built at the same time, each pyramid is treated separately.

Out of Bounds – 0.5

• One entire hand, foot or body part is completely outside of the performance Surface – National Championship Only

*Props – 1.0

• Props (signs, etc.) that are made of solid material or have sharp edges/corners released from a top person to the ground

*Props – .5

Persons on the ground throwing hard props (signs, megs, etc.) Breaking of the wrist or if the arm extends away from the

body.

2019 - 2020

DEDUCTIONS Revised 8/26/2019

*Unsportsmanlike Behavior – 1.0

• When a coach is in a discussion with an official, other coaches, athletes or parents/spectators, they must maintain

professional conduct. Increased behavior could result in removal or disqualification

*Excessive Celebration / Team Introductions – 1.0

• Introductions (organized entrances, chants, spells outs, etc.) are considered part of the routine and will be timed as part of

the performance. Team breaks, rituals and traditions need to take place prior to entering the mat.

• Teams should take the floor immediately with spirit and enthusiasm, but without excessive gestures (chest bumps, hands,

handshakes, etc.).

• Teams should refrain from any type of excessive celebration following the team’s performance (team huddles,

alternates/coaches entering the competition floor, and/or falling to the ground following the performance).

Time Limits – 3.0/5.0/7.0

• Timing will begin with the first movement, voice, or note of the music, whichever comes first. Judges will not issue a

deduction until their stopwatches show a time of 3 seconds over the allotted time. If a routine has multiple time limits, each

section could receive a deduction.

• 1 – 5 Seconds over – 3.0

• 6 – 10 Seconds over – 5.0

• 11 Seconds or more – 7.0

• Game Day timing will not include the team spiriting, rallying, or individuals performing jumps, kicks or tumbling prior to the

start of the routine

Bows - .25

Bows should not be excessive in size and shouldn’t be a distraction to the performance. Bows should be worn in a manner to

minimize risk for the participants, should be adequately secured on the back of the head with the tales facing down and should not

fall over the forehead into the participants’ eyes or block the view of the participants while performing.

Game Day Format Violation – 2.0

• Skills or elements that do not meet the additional skill restrictions for a Game Day Performance. Examples include

o Exceeding 3 consecutive 8-counts of incorporation during the fight song.

o Stunting outside the allotted restrictions

o USA Cheer approved stunts/pyramids/tumbling that is not allowed during a Game Day Routine.

o Incorrect Situational Sideline response including calling a general sideline

• General and Specific Safety Deduction can still be given in the Game Day Divisions

General Safety Violation – 2.0

• When skills are performed illegally, however the skill itself is legal. Examples include

o Braced flip where one of the bracers happens to fall during the flip.

o Incorrect spotter grips on single base style stunts.

o Performance Errors

Specific Safety Violation – 5.0

• When a skill is not performed in a legal manner. Examples include

o Braced flipping pyramid with only 7 people or a bracer in a shoulder sit

o Release transitions landing inverted

o Pancakes from an extended position

o Single base stunts without a spotter

o Double twisting tosses or release dismounts

*The following deductions may only be issued one time per performance; however, all others may be received multiple times

with no max: Props, Unsportsmanlike Behavior, Excessive Celebration / Team Introductions

UNIVERSAL CHEERLEADERS ASSOCIATION

SCHOOL / REC CHEER JUDGING SHEET

Team Name

Division Judge No.

Crowd Leading - (15 Points) Points Score

Crowd Effective Material - Voice, Pace & Flow 5

Ability & Energy to Lead the Crowd 5

Proper Use of Signs, Poms or Megaphones & Motion Technique 5

Skill Incorporations - (15 Points) Points Score

Proper Use of Skills to Lead the Crowd 5

Execution - Proper Technique, Synchronization & Spacing 10

Cheer Overall Impression - (5 Points) Points Score

Flow, Overall Crowd Effectiveness & Difficulty of Practical Skills 5

Total Possible 35


SCHOOL / REC ALL GIRL BUILDING JUDGING SHEET

Team Name

Division Judge No.

Partner Stunts - (25 Points) Points Score

Perfection of Skill - Proper Technique, Synchronization & Spacing 15Difficulty - Level of Skills, Number of Stunts Performed, Number of Bases

Used, Transitions & Variety 10

Pyramids - (15 Points) Points Score

Perfection of Skill - Proper Technique, Synchronization & Spacing 10Difficulty - Level of Skills, Number of Stunts Performed, Number of Bases

Used 5

Building Overall Impression - (5 Points) Points Score

Transitions & Creativity 5

Total Possible 45


SCHOOL / REC ALL GIRL OVERALL JUDGING SHEET

Team Name

Division Judge No.

Standing / Running Group Tumbling - (10 Points) Points Score

Execution - Proper Technique, Form & Synchronization 5

Difficulty - Difficulty of Skills Performed in Groups 5

Jumps / Dance - (5 Points) Points Score

Performance - Proper Technique, Form, Height, Synchronization,

Type of Jump(s), Connections / Combos or Variety 3Motions / Dance - Technique, Sharpness, Placement, Timing, Spacing, Use of

Levels, Overall Choreography & Visual Appeal 2

Overall Impression - (5 Points) Points Score

Routine Creativity, Flow & Use of Formations / Transitions 5

Total Possible 20



Team Name

Division Judge No.


Crowd Effective Material - Voice, Pace & Flow 5Ability & Energy to Lead the Crowd 5Proper Use of Signs, Poms or Megaphones & Motion Technique 5


Proper Use of Skills to Lead the Crowd 5Execution - Proper Technique, Synchronization & Spacing 10



Total Possible 35


COED BUILDING JUDGING SHEET

Team Name

Division Judge No.


Perfection of Skill - Proper Technique, Synchronization & Spacing 15

Difficulty - Level of Skills, Use of Coed Skills, Number of Stunts Performed,

Number of Bases Used 10



Difficulty - Level of Skills, Number of Stunts Performed, Number of Bases

Used 5

Overall - (5 Points) Points Score

Overall - Skill Creativity, Use of Formations / Transitions, Use of Coed Skills

throughout routine 5

Total Possible 45


COED OVERALL JUDGING SHEET

Team Name

Division Judge No.

Standing / Running Group Tumbling - (10 Points) Points Score

Execution - Proper Technique, Form & Synchronization 5

Difficulty - Difficulty of Skills Performed in Groups 5

Jump(s) / Dance - (5 Points) Points Score

*Motions / Dance - Technique, Sharpness, Placement, Timing, Spacing, Use

of Levels, Overall Choreography & Visual Appeal

*Jump(s) - Proper Technique, Form, Height & Synchronization

*Note: Both are not required. You will be evaluated on what is performed



Total Possible 20

5



Team Name

Division Judge No.







Total Possible 35


NON TUMBLING - BUILDING JUDGING SHEET

Team Name

Division Judge No.




Used, Transitions & Variety 10




Used 5

Building Overall Impression - (5 Points) Points Score

Transitions & Creativity 5

Total Possible 45


NON TUMBLING - OVERALL JUDGING SHEET

Team Name

Division Judge No.

Jump(s) - (10 Points) Points Score

Performance - Proper Technique, Form, Height & Synchronization 5Type of Jump(s), Connections / Combos or Variety 5

Dance - (5 Points) Points Score

Motions / Dance - Technique, Sharpness, Placement, Timing, Spacing, Use of

Levels, Overall Choreography & Visual Appeal 5



Total Possible 20



Team Name

Division Judge No.







Total Possible 35


NON BUILDING - TUMBLING JUDGING SHEET

Team Name

Division Judge No.

Standing Tumbling - (15 Points) Points Score


Difficulty - Difficulty of Skills Performed in Groups, Number of Group Passes

& Variety of Passes 5

Running Tumbling - (15 Points) Points Score


Difficulty - Difficulty of Skills Performed in Groups, Number of Group Passes

& Variety of Passes 5



Total Possible 35


NON BUILDING - OVERALL JUDGING SHEET

Team Name

Division Judge No.

Jump(s) - (15 Points) Points Score

Performance - Proper Technique, Form, Height & Synchronization 10Type of Jump(s), Connections / Combos orVariety 5

Dance - (10 Points) Points Score

Motions / Dance - Technique, Sharpness, Placement, Timing, Spacing, Use

of Levels, Overall Choreography & Visual Appeal 10



Total Possible 30

UNIVERSAL CHEERLEADERS ASSOCIATIONGAME DAY / CROWD LEADING

Team Name

Division Judge No.

Situational Sideline (20) Points Score Comments

Game Day Situation Proper use of material and skills relevant to game day environmentProper response to game day situational cue

5

Crowd Effectiveness Voice, pace, flow, maximum crowd coverageAbility to elicit crowd response

5

Motion Technique / Crowd Leading Tools Technique, sharpness and placementProper use of signs, poms, megaphones and/or flags

5

Execution of Skills relevant to game day environment Clean / Crowd Effective Skills Technique, stability, synchronization and spacing

5

Crowd Leading Cheer (20) Points Score

Game Day Material Proper use of material and skills relevant to game day environment 5

Crowd Effectiveness Voice, pace, flow, maximum crowd coverage Ability to elicit crowd response

5

Motion Technique / Crowd Leading Tools Technique, sharpness and placement Proper use of signs, poms, megaphones and/or flags

5

Execution of Skills relevant to game day environment Clean / Crowd Effective Skills Technique, stability, synchronization and spacing

5

Overall Impression (10) Points Score

Leadership to engage and connect with the crowd Present a positive image of genuine school spirit and energy Transitions between game day components (Minimal & Clean)

10

Total Possible 50

UNIVERSAL CHEERLEADERS ASSOCIATIONGAME DAY / FIGHT SONG & BAND CHANT

Team Name

Division Judge No.

Band Chant (20) Points Score Comments

Game Day Visual AppealLevel changes, ripples, creative movements within group and levels 5Material relevant to Game Day environment Was Crowd Encouraged to Participate?Clean / Crowd Effective Skills

5

Motion Technique / Crowd Leading Tools Motion Placement, sharpness, synchronization and musicalityProper use of signs, poms, megaphones and/or flags

5

ExecutionTechnique, stability, synchronization and spacing 5

Fight Song (20) Points Score

Game Day Visual AppealLevel changes, ripples, creative movements within group and levels 5

Effectiveness of IncorporationSkills relevant to Game Day EnvironmentClean / Crowd Effective Skills

5

Motion Technique / Crowd Leading Tools Motion Placement, sharpness, synchronization and musicalityProper use of signs, poms, megaphones and/or flags

5

Execution of Skills relevant to game day environment Technique, stability, synchronization and spacing 5

Overall Impression (10) Points Score

Leadership to engage and connect with the crowd Present a positive image of genuine school spirit and energy Transitions between game day components (Minimal & Clean)

10

Total Possible 50

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