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2013-2014 NCA SCHOOL JUDGING RANGES
The following grid outlines the point ranges for specific skill sets performed by a MAJORITY of the team with a high level of perfection.
Skills performed with LESS than a high level of perfection or by LESS than a majority of the team will move the score into a lower range.
In each category, the majority of the team must master each listed skill unless the skills are separated by the word “or.”
STUNTS PYRAMIDS or TOSSES TUMBLING JUMPS MOTIONS/DANCE
5 - 6 5 - 6 5 - 6 5 - 6 5 - 6
Extension Preps or
One Leg Variations
Below Prep Level
Pyramids involving
Extended Two Leg Stunts
and/or
One Leg Stunts at Prep Level
Cartwheels or
Round-offs or
Forward/Backward Rolls
Single or Double
Jump Combinations
Novice Teams: Minimal
transitions/level changes.
Average Level of Execution.
6 - 8 6 - 8 6 - 8 6 - 8 6 - 8
Extensions or
One Leg Variations
at Prep Level
Pyramids involving
Extended One Leg Stunts
Basic Straight Rides Round-off BHS or
Standing BHS
Triple Jump Combinations
of Advanced Jumps
Novice Teams: Multiple transitions/level
changes. Includes Variety of Movement,
Footwork and/or Floorwork.
Above Average Level of Execution.
Intermediate Teams: Minimal transitions/level
changes. Average Level of Execution.
NOVICE MAX SCORE NOVICE MAX SCORE NOVICE MAX SCORE NOVICE MAX SCORE NOVICE MAX SCORE NOVICE MAX SCORE
7 - 9 7 - 9 7 - 9 7 - 9 7 - 9
Extended One Leg Stunts
Required Dismount:
Single Twist from
Two Leg Stunts
Pyramids involving
Extended One Leg Stunts with
Multiple Transitional Sequences,
at least one of which is a release
pyramid transition and
Multiple Extended Structures
Single Twisting Tosses or
Non-Twisting Tosses
ex. Toe Touch, Switch Kick,
Tuck Arch
Round-off BHS Back Tucks or
Round-off Tucks or
Standing BHS Series or
Jump/BHS Combinations
Triple Jump Combinations
of Advanced Jumps
(Intermediate Teams)
Intermediate Teams: Multiple
transitions/level changes. Includes Variety
of Movement, Footwork and/or Floorwork.
Above Average Level of Execution.
Advanced Teams: Minimal transitions/level
changes. Average Level of Execution.
INTERMEDIATE MAX SCORE INTERMEDIATE MAX SCORE INTERMEDIATE MAX SCORE INTERMEDIATE MAX SCORE INTERMEDIATE MAX SCORE
INTERMEDIATE MAX SCORE
8 - 10 8 - 10 8 - 10 8 - 10 8 - 10
Elite Skills
Single Twist from
One Leg Stunts or
Extended Stunt Sequence
performed by a
Single Base, Unassisted
Pyramids involving
Extended One Leg Stunts with
Multiple Transitional Sequences,
at least one of which is a Braced
Flip Transition and
Multiple Extended Structures
Double Skill Tosses
including a Twist
ex. Kick Fulls
Layouts or
Standing Back Tucks or
Standing BHS Back Tucks
Triple Jump Combinations
of Advanced Jumps
(Advanced Teams)
Advanced Teams: Multiple transitions
and level changes. Includes Variety of
Movement, Footwork and/or Floorwork.
Above Average Level of Execution.
ADVANCED MAX SCORE
ADVANCED MAX SCORE
ADVANCED MAX SCORE
ADVANCED MAX SCORE
ADVANCED MAX SCORE
ADVANCED MAX SCORE
NOTE: Elementary & Junior High/Middle School Teams must follow the additional AACCA Restrictions located in the NCA Rule Book.
BHS - Back Handspring