Spirit Rules Changes - 2014-15

Rule 1: Revises the definition for a roll, suspended roll, tumbling and stunt. A new definition is added for a foldover stunt. Clarification was added to confirm that a lift is identical to a stunt/partner stunt.

2-3-8: Clarifies the use of supports, braces and soft casts and when padding is required for participation in stunts, pyramids and tosses.

2-5: Revises and clarifies the rules regarding inverted partner stunts.

2-7-5: Deletes the note for a helicopter as an exception to the release transitions rule.

2-7-6: Deletes the log roll note.

2-7-6: Revises and clarifies the intent of the note for log rolls as an exception to the release transition rule.

2-9-1: Adds an exception to the rule prohibiting movement during dismounts.

2-9-8: Allows 1¼ rotation in a cradle regardless of the direction the stunt is facing.

2-9-9: Revises and clarifies the use of new catchers during dismounts.

2-10-1: Allows non-aerial tumbling over a person or prop on the performing surface.

2-11-1 & 2: Deletes articles one and two as they are now addressed in rule 2-9.

2-11-3: Deletes article three as twisting on the performance surface presents minimal risk to participants.

2014-15 Points of Emphasis

Coaches’ Responsibility: Education

Coaches’ Responsibility: Minimizing Risk

Concussions

Application of NFHS Spirit Rules Book

Overuse Injuries

Performance surfaces and areas