09/25/20 – Cheer Guidance Clarifications

September 25, 2020 Cheer Blog Updates

The KHSAA office has received several inquiries about the segments outlined in the Return to Competition document for Cheer. As a reminder, returning to stunt is broken into Segments. 

• Segment 1: September 21 through October 4
• Segment 2: October 5 through October 18
• Segment 3: October 19 and beyond

It is important to note that any activity during the first segment (September 21 – October 4) is limited to the third level of USA Cheer resumption (Contact) phases. Inquiries into the office mostly surrounded the first portion of that phase: Partner stunts may begin but shall not exceed two per group/unit with one spotter. This limits any stunting in Segment 1 to single base stunts. Keep in mind, each pair (with its spotter) shall be at least 6 feet apart, but preferably 10 feet apart if possible from other stunt units with no mixing of stunt personnel between groups. Stunts may only dismount by returning to a load-in position or a “pop-down” dismount. Any twisting during partner stunts shall be limited to ¼-up or ½-up to prep, OR ¼-up or ½-up to extended. A reminder that the following skills are not permitted during this segment regardless of surface: Basket tosses, elevator/sponge tosses, and other similar multi-base tosses. 

Also, all participants, unless executing currently permitted stunts and stunting, shall continue to wear mask/face covering unless medically waivered during practices, particularly indoor practices.

Please send any additional inquiries to Assistant Commissioner Sarah Bridenbaugh (sbridenbaugh@khsaa.org). 

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