Cheer Blog Updates
01/25/13 – State Cheer Postponed/Rescheduled Due to Weather and Safety Concerns
10 a.m. ET, Friday, 1/25/13
In the interest of everyone’s safety and out of an abundance of caution, the State Competitive Cheer Championships have been postponed and will NOT be held on Saturday, January 26. The competition is being rescheduled for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 at Bowling Green. More details will be forthcoming.
01/22/13 – Competitive Cheer Championships & Basketball Draw Show Coming Up This Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 22, 2013
INAUGURAL KHSAA COMPETITIVE CHEER CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS SATURDAY IN BOWLING GREEN
The inaugural KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships will take place Saturday, Jan. 26 at E.A. Diddle Arena on the campus of Western Kentucky University. Divisions have been created for all-girls and coed competition, with the winning school in each division at the regional level advancing to the State competition.
Doors open to the fans at 7 a.m., with the competition beginning at 8 a.m. with the Class 1A Small/Class 2A Medium Divisions. The Class 2A Large/Class 2A Super-Large Divisions will compete at 11 a.m., followed by the Class 2A Small/Class 1A Medium Divisions at 2 p.m., the Class 1A Large/Class 2A Coed Divisions at 5 p.m., and the Class 1A Coed/Class 1A Super-Large Divisions at 7:30 p.m. An awards presentation will follow each competition block.
Tickets to the event are $10 per person, with kids 10 & under […]
01/7/13 – Heflin Named NFHS National Coach of the Year, First Basketball Stats, KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 7, 2013
NFHS NAMES LONE OAK’S LARRY HEFLIN ONE OF 22 NATIONAL COACHES OF THE YEAR
Lone Oak High School girls tennis coach Larry Heflin has been named one of 22 National Coaches of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) for the 2011-12 academic year. In 40 years as head coach, Heflin has guided Lone Oak to more state championships (11) than any other girls program in the state, the last of which came in 2012.
In addition to his 11 state titles, Heflin has led Lone Oak to eight runner-up finishes, helping him garner a spot in the USTA Kentucky Tennis Hall of Fame in 2012. In 2006, he was given the Garnis Martin Outstanding Coach of the Year award by the Kentucky High School Athletic Director’s Association and the Kentucky High School Coaches Association. He was previously named the National High […]
12/18/12 – State Cheer Division Time Schedule
A tentative time schedule for the 2013 KHSAA Competitive Cheer Championships has been set. Go to the link below to view the information.
http://khsaa.org/cheer/statetimetable.pdf
12/15/12 – State Hotel Headquarters Information
The Holiday Inn-University Plaza in Bowling Green is the Headquarters Hotel for the 2013 KHSAA State Competitive Cheer Championships. Click the link below to make your hotel reservations. A block of rooms has been held for participating teams.
12/6/12 – Cheer Squads by Division Listing
Please note the competitive cheer division listing has been revised and posted on the KHSAA website. Adjustments were made based upon documented human error by Athletic/School administration in completing the survey or failure to initially respond. Adjustments were not (and will not be) considered due to injuries or other changes in squad size. Schools will compete in the division at both Region and State as listed.
http://khsaa.org/cheer/regionbyregiondivisions.pdf
Also, please note that Region 9 has voted and requested to the KHSAA that the Regional Competition be moved from Montgomery County to Conner High School. This request has been approved with the competition date remaining Jan. 19.
11/19/12 – Cheer Rosters Entry Online
This is a reminder to cheer coaches to check with your Athletic Director to make sure your cheer team rosters are entered online through the KHSAA website. We ask that rosters be entered by Dec. 1 as we prepare for regional competitions. Please have any individual that could represent your school entered online (in the event you want to switch out a member due to injury, etc.). Rosters will be locked down Dec. 15 and no names may be added. If you are entering two teams in competition, make sure all names are entered. Athletic Directors enter cheer rosters the same as any other roster – using the “Schools Log-in” link on the KHSAA website.
11/6/12 – Participation Survey Deadline Nov. 15
This is a reminder to Competitive Cheer coaches and Administrators. The Commissioner sent out a notice to Athletic Directors and Principals a survey whereby schools are required to designate participation in the upcoming KHSAA Competitive Cheer postseason. Coaches should communicate with the Administrators to make sure the survey has been responded to correctly. This final survey will be binding and schools will required to compete in the division in the postseason based upon the response. Deadline is Nov. 15.
Also, a reminder that out-of-state travel must be sanctioned by the KHSAA. You can submit your request by e-mail to bcope@khsaa.org. Please included date, site, host and official name of event.
10/2/12 – Reminder on Out-of-State Travel for Cheer Squads
As we have previously published and shared in the rules clinics, travel out of state is to be approved/sanctioned by the KHSAA office. Schools may simply e-mail (bcope@khsaa.org) the information which should include the date, site, host and name of competition. Schools travelling out of state are required to participate in the KHSAA region/state competitions and adhere to NFHS Rules in those out of state travel competitions.
10/2/12 – Clarification on Cheer Squads and Exhibitions/Showcases
We had received an inquiry concerning Cheer squads participating in showcases and does this count toward the season limitation of 3 competitions. Here is the interpretation on involvement:
Squads may participate in Showcases/Exhibitions if the involvement is merely to have the routine judged. If any type of awards (dance medals, jump awards, etc.) are presented this is considered a competition and would count toward your three limit.
Please contact the KHSAA office with any questions.
9/13/12 – Squad Competition Requirements for Out-Of-State Travel
We have received questions regarding the requirement of participation in the KHSAA Region/State Competitions in order to have out-of-state travel sanctioned and approved by our office. Below is a Q/A that should help address the situation. However, always feel free to contact our office on any competitive cheer question.
Q – Both our Junior Varsity and Varsity squads seek out-of-state travel sanction/approval by KHSAA. Do both squads have to compete in the KHSAA postseason (Region and State) to meet the requirement?
A – The Varsity squad is required to participate in the KHSAA Region/State for any travel (Varsity or Junior Varsity) to be approved/sanctioned by the KHSAA Office.
For Example: Varsity School A participates in both KHSAA Region and State, then both Junior Varsity and Varsity would be meet the requirement and be eligible for out-of-state travel to be sanction/approved by the KHSAA.
9/4/12 – Make-Up Judge’s Training Session Scheduled
The KHSAA will conduct its final Competitive Cheer Judge’s Training Session on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. at Thomas Nelson High School in Bardstown. For those who have not yet attended a session, the late fee is $50 will be charged. Anyone that has previously attended a training and wants to retake the course there is no charge, however registration is required. Go to the link below for additional information.
http://khsaa.org/sports/sports-activities/competitive-cheer/
8/29/12 – Clarification on Braced Forward/Backward Flips in Pyramid
We received a clarification from NFHS regarding braced forward/backward flips in a pyramid. In three of the four judges training sessions, the question was with regard to 2.5.7 and does each bracer have to have a separate spotter. The bracer in the middle can brace 2 flips and still be considered a separate spotter for each side. Below is an example of the question we received and at the time, it was interpreted that it would not be legal. Upon the clarification, this is permitted and legal.
8/29/12 – Clarification on Asphalt Surfaces
While conducting our Cheer Judge’s Training ….there was a slide within the NFHS Rules Clinic (including the online) ….that appeared to in conflict. Since, we have received the following interpretation from the NFHS one the Points of Emphasis with regard to surfaces:
The beginning statement “Technical skills should not be performed on concrete, asphalt, wet or uneven surfaces or surfaces with obstructions” appears to be in conflict with the next sentence which talks to single twists to a cradle or twisting during quick tosses (which would both be considered technical skills) and indicates that they are not limited grass, mats or rubberized tracks. What the paragraph is attempting to say is:
Because of the characteristics of hard surfaces like concrete and asphalt, technical skills should not be performed on these surfaces. In addition, technical skills should not be performed on wet or uneven surfaces or surfaces with obstructions as these surfaces are not […]
08/16/12 – NFHS Responds to 2nd Circuit Court Affirmation in Quinnipiac Case
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the District Court’s decision in Biediger vs. Quinnipiac University. In significant part, the appellate court accepted the lower court’s finding that cheerleading, as it was conducted at Quinnipiac University, was not a sport for purposes of meeting Title IX requirements. Click here for more information.
KHSAA Cheer Judges Training Information is now online
KHSAA Cheer Judges Training Information is now online, including forms and dates! Head over to Competitive Cheer – General information to learn more!
7/5/12 – Judges Training Registration Form Available
The registration form for the KHSAA Competitive Cheer Judges training sessions has been posted on the KHSAA website. Use the link below for more information.
6/28/12 – Judges Training Dates Set
Dates for the 2012-2013 KHSAA Competitive Cheer Judges Training have been set.
Aug. 11 – Rowan County Board of Education
Aug. 18 – Caldwell County High School
Aug. 19 – Bullitt Central High School
Aug. 25 – KHSAA Office
For more information go to the link below:
http://www.khsaa.org/cheer/
As always, check back often as we continue to work to finalize details for the 2012-2013 Competitive Cheer season!
NFHS Announces 2012-13 Cheer/Spirit Rule Changes
NFHS Announces 2012-13 Cheer/Spirit Rule Changes, led by eliminate of double twists to cradle and more alignment with AACA rules.
Click Here for More Information
6/20/12 – Update on Score Sheets/Regionals
1) We are in the final stages of having our score sheet for next year. Our Rules and Judges Committee has met once to work on a draft and has one more meeting to finalize the document. Once finalized, we will post on the KHSAA website as quickly as possible.
2) Our Regional Site Selection Committee will be meeting with you locally soon (if they haven’t already) to begin working to select a Regional Competition Manager and a date/site. The window for Regional Competition is Dec. 1-Jan. 19. Schools will have to declare to the KHSAA office by Nov. 15 what Division (Small, Medium, Large, Super-Large, Coed) they will compete in at Region/State. We will post the Regions Dates/Sites once finalized. We realize there are some outside competition dates set, but priority should be the KHSAA Regional Competition.
3) Reminder that you need to make sure your Athletic Director […]
5/23/12 – Class Breakdown for Competitive Cheer 2012-2013 to 2015-2016
CLASS BREAK DOWN – CHEER (2012-2013 to 2015-2016)
LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION (800.1 and above)
Allen County-Scottsville (885.5)
Anderson County (1231)
Apollo (1339)
Ashland Blazer (929.5)
Assumption (876)
Atherton (1216)
Ballard (1910.5)
Barren County (1357.5)
Bell County (815)
Boone County (1410.5)
Bourbon County (860)
Bowling Green (1112.5)
Boyd County (888)
Boyle County (884.5)
Breckinridge County (889)
Bryan Station (1918.5)
Bullitt Central (1231.5)
Bullitt East (1330.5)
Butler (1668.5)
Calloway County (971.5)
Campbell County (1451.5)
Central (1099)
Central Hardin (1840.5)
Christian County (1249.5)
[…]5/23/12 – Cheer Classes/Divisions Approved by KHSAA Board
The KHSAA Board of Control set divisions for Competitive Cheer based upon enrollment for the 2012-13 to 2015-16 schools years at its meeting today ….May 22.
Small Class – 800 Enrollment and below
Large Class – Enrollment 801 and above
The squad sizes remain the same with the exception there was a change to coed.
For 2012-13 …here again are the squad sizes (within each class)
All-Girls Championships
Small – minimum of 6, maximum of 12
Medium – minimum of 13, maximum of 16
Large – minimum of 17, maximum of 20
Super-Large – minimum of 21, maximum of 24
Coed
Coed teams will compete in Small and Large Class (800 Enrollment and below; Enrollment 801 and above) Coed teams must have at least a minimum of 6 (two boys and four girls or four boys and two girls) and not […]
5/8/12 – Co-Ed Cheer / All-Girl Cheer
A question was asked regarding coed…..for the KHSAA Regional and State Competition ….if a Coed squad has two or fewer boys ….will they compete in the all-girls competition …..No. …..to be Coed you must have at least 3 boys ….all-girls competition is just that ….all girls …..
We will add this to our FAQ list.
4/23/12 – KHSAA State Competitive Cheer Championships
The date has been set for the 2013 KHSAA State Cheer Competition. The event will be Saturday, Jan. 26 in Bowling Green at E.A. Diddle Arena. The KHSAA Cheer Advisory Committee met on Sunday, April 22 as we begin to finalize details with regard to Cheer and the 2012-13 school year. Details with regard to Cheer including coaching requirements, limitation of seasons, out-of-state travel, state divisions and squad size, region/state competitions, Judges training and much more will be shared on this blog in the very near future.
Current Year Hall of Fame Information
Scores Powered by Riherds.com
Visit Our Official KHSAA Sponsors
