Official
Rules & Regulations
Please read in full before registering. Coaches are responsible for athlete compliance.
General Rules
- ▸All teams must comply with USASF/AACCA safety guidelines.
- ▸Coaches are responsible for ensuring athletes are entered in the correct division.
- ▸Music must be performed-music-licensed and submitted 7 days prior to competition.
- ▸Routines may not exceed 2 minutes 30 seconds.
- ▸Props, signs, megaphones, poms, and flags are permitted per division rules.
Age & Eligibility
- ▸Athletes must compete in age-appropriate divisions as of August 31, 2026.
- ▸Crossovers are permitted but limited to 2 routines per athlete.
- ▸Roster must be finalized and submitted no later than 14 days before the event.
Safety & Skill Rules
- ▸Tumble divisions follow USASF Level 1-4 rules based on age grid.
- ▸Non-tumbling divisions: NO tumbling skills permitted on the performance floor.
- ▸Stunting levels enforced strictly — see division-specific guides.
- ▸Spotters required for all extended skills per safety rules.
Deductions & DQ
- ▸Out-of-bounds: 0.5 deduction per occurrence.
- ▸Time violation: 1.0 deduction.
- ▸Illegal skill: 5.0 deduction; potential disqualification.
- ▸Falls: 0.25 per minor, 0.5 per major.
Required Documents
- ▸Team roster (PDF or Excel)
- ▸Coach/staff credentials & background check verification
- ▸Athlete liability waivers (one per athlete, parent-signed)
- ▸Media release forms
- ▸Proof of insurance (gym/program)
Questions about rules? Email neospiritcheer@gmail.com