2004-2005 - Georgia High School Association

GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 111
GENERAL INFORMATION:
SECTION 3
CHEERLEADING
A. Cheerleading is a state championship sport in each classification for non
coed teams and schools are aligned on a regional basis. There is also
an open division (all classifications together) for coed competition. (Note:
The term “non coed” refers to all-female teams throughout this section.)
1. Schools may choose to have:
(a) support squad(s) that do(es) not compete
(b) both support squad(s) and one competitive team
2. In order to be on a competitive cheerleading team, a cheerleader
must be on a support squad. A cheerleader on the competitive squad
must cheer a minimum of 50% of the games on their respective
support squad.
3. All cheerleaders (competitive/non-competitive) must be eligible
according to academic standards and the transfer rule.
4. All cheerleaders (competitive/non-competitive) must have a physical
examination on file in the school office before they may try out,
practice, or perform.
B. All cheerleading competitions must be conducted according to the rules
of the “National Federation Spirit Rules Book” and the “GHSA Competitive
Cheerleading Manual.”
NOTE: National Federation rules dealing with safety are to be followed
in any cheerleading practice or performance. It is recommended, but not
mandatory, that cheerleaders practice stunting on one or more 6'x42'
cheerleading mats prior to performing stunts in a team routine.
NOTE: One GHSA Competitive Cheerleading Manual is provided to
each school at the coaches rules clinics. Additional copies may be
purchased for $5.00 each.
C. The season begins with practices commencing no earlier than July 26,
2004, and the first competition being scheduled no earlier than November
1, 2004.
1. Cheerleading teams are allowed to attend camps after the last day
of school until preplanning starts based on the local school calendar.
2. The competitive cheerleading season ends for a school when that
school is eliminated from the region or state competition, or wins the
state championship. Spirit Cheerleading season ends after the last
day of school.
3. Out-of-season practices may be held in preparation for tryouts only.
Once tryouts are complete, no practices or conditioning may be held
until school is out. Out-of-season tryouts are limited to a maximum
of three (3) consecutive weeks per school from a period of April 18
until May 6. Schools may request approval for a change in these
dates from the Executive Director.