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2016-17 Jr. High/Middle School/Youth Teams Show Cheer and Group Stunt Divisions & Division Limitations ADVANCED Show Cheer -- Advanced Midget Open-Independent Mighty Mites-Sports Jr. Pee Wee-Sports Pee Wee-Sports Pee Wee Open-Sports Jr. Midget-Sports Midget-Sports Midget Open-Sports Elementary Jr. High Jr. High Co-Ed
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15 Years Old and Younger 5 - 8 Years Old 8 - 10 Years Old 9 - 11 Years Old 11 Years Old and Younger 10 - 12 Years Old 11 - 15 Years Old 15 Years Old and Younger 6th Grade and Younger 9th Grade and Younger 9th Grade and Younger
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Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female (0-1 Male) Female (2+ Males)
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6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members
Group Stunt Jr. High - Advanced
• 9th Grade and Younger
• All Female or All Male
• 4 - 5 Members
In addition to all rules covered in the “2016-17 AACCA School Cheerleading Safety Rules,” the following restrictions also apply to junior high/middle school/youth teams entering a “Show Cheer Advanced” or “Group Stunt - Advanced” division. Changes and/or clarifications from 2015-16 are highlighted in yellow.
Show Cheer and/or Group Stunt -- ADVANCED Division Limitations The technical skill limitations for this division are found in the “2016-17 AACCA School Cheerleading Safety Rules.” In addition, please note the following limitations: 1. Twisting stunt and/or pyramid transitions are allowed up to one twist by the top person. Twisting to/from a stunt of any type (i.e. full down/full twist cradles, single log rolls, etc.) are limited to one twist. Exception: 1¼ dismounts to cradle are permitted from side facing stunts. 2. Basket, sponge, elevator or similar type tosses are not permitted. The United Spirit Association reserves the right to add, delete, combine and/or split divisions in the interest of competition. Divisions will be split into small and large based on team size if the number of overall teams participating warrants this. Youth Teams - The participant's age as of August 1, 2016 will be used throughout the 2016-17 competition season. See competition information for definition of Independent vs. Youth Sports teams. All male teams would compete under the "Co-Ed" division if offered. As of July 13, 2016
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15 Years Old and Younger 5 - 8 Years Old 8 - 10 Years Old 9 - 11 Years Old 11 Years Old and Younger 10 - 12 Years Old 11 - 15 Years Old 15 Years Old and Younger 6th Grade and Younger 9th Grade and Younger 9th Grade and Younger
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Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female/Male Female (0-1 Male) Female (2+ Males)
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6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members 6 - 36 Members
Group Stunt Jr. High - Advanced
• 9th Grade and Younger
• All Female or All Male
• 4 - 5 Members
In addition to all rules covered in the “2016-17 AACCA School Cheerleading Safety Rules,” the following restrictions also apply to junior high/middle school/youth teams entering a “Show Cheer Advanced” or “Group Stunt - Advanced” division. Changes and/or clarifications from 2015-16 are highlighted in yellow.
Show Cheer and/or Group Stunt -- ADVANCED Division Limitations The technical skill limitations for this division are found in the “2016-17 AACCA School Cheerleading Safety Rules.” In addition, please note the following limitations: 1. Twisting stunt and/or pyramid transitions are allowed up to one twist by the top person. Twisting to/from a stunt of any type (i.e. full down/full twist cradles, single log rolls, etc.) are limited to one twist. Exception: 1¼ dismounts to cradle are permitted from side facing stunts. 2. Basket, sponge, elevator or similar type tosses are not permitted. The United Spirit Association reserves the right to add, delete, combine and/or split divisions in the interest of competition. Divisions will be split into small and large based on team size if the number of overall teams participating warrants this. Youth Teams - The participant's age as of August 1, 2016 will be used throughout the 2016-17 competition season. See competition information for definition of Independent vs. Youth Sports teams. All male teams would compete under the "Co-Ed" division if offered. As of July 13, 2016
