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Sample event schedule 

 NKCCA February 7, 2010 Event Schedule

Bank of Kentucky Center - campus of NKU
 more detailed times to be announced in late January

Awards are presented after each session 

Scholarships awarded at the end of Session 2

Warm-up times began at 9:30  Doors open at 9am 

A   9 panel mat will be used in the performance area (54ftx42ft), 
9 panels will be in the warmup area and a separate tumbling strip and stretching area will be available. 

The judges will be sitting on risors in front.
A FAN'S viewing area will be available on the floor before each team's performance.

 A sound system will be provided. 
You are responsible for starting and stopping your own music.
Please bring a backup copy. No ipods.

COMPETITION

The purpose of this event is two-fold: 1) to allow our cheerleaders to exemplify their talents both on the court and in the classroom. 2) to generate revenue for the Association to offer its awards, benefits and miscellaneous activities throughout the year. Details of the competition will be voted at the Fall meeting and again at the Winter meeting. The Association must approve all items sold or displayed at the competition.

CATEGORIES- The competition is open to all KHSAA schools and their middle and elementary schools located in the counties of Kenton, Boone, and Campbell in Kentucky. Membership to compete is also open to all All-Star programs without regard to locality. The competition will award first and second place trophies and ribbons in the categories with at least 3 squads entered, otherwise only first place trophies and ribbons will be awarded. 

FEES- Squad fee -A $5 non-refundable fee per participant per squad. (plus association fee) along with all roster updates/changes and liability release forms. All late payments and forms may be assessed a $5 late fee. All initial dues' payment  should be accompanied by an eligibility or roster sheet.  Stunt fee -Entry fee $40 per group plus Association membership if not already paid for by a member squad. 

ROSTER- Only cheerleaders listed on the roster sheet are eligible to participate. High School squad cheerleaders must be KHSAA eligible and members of their school’s squad participating in all facets ( unless sidelined due to illness or injury). All other cheerleaders must also meet their school’s minimum academic requirements. Cheerleaders should be listed by squad and are allowed to participate with only the squad that has listed them on their roster for the competition. They can, however, be listed on more than one roster for that school (i.e. Varsity, JV). If applicable, insurance fees will be based on the number of cheerleaders on each roster. 

LIABILITY RELEASE FORMS- All cheerleaders must have a waiver & release form completed before the competition begins. Waiver forms should be submitted with the roster and entry fee.

JUDGES- The judges will use a score sheet approved at the coaches meeting. Judging fees are based on the number of participating squads.  Two sets of judges may be used to speed up the competition format. Five judges will be used dropping the high and low scores.

FORMAT/SCORING- Squads are allowed no more than 5 minutes of performance time. Timing begins with the start of the routine and ends with the last motion, word or signal in the routine. Squads may stunt onto and off the floor. All KHSAA and National Federation mount and stunt restrictions apply. Squads may use megaphones, signs, and pompoms at any time. Other props may be deemed dangerous to the floor or to the other cheerleaders ( e.g., flags, boxes, etc.) and will not be allowed. Squads going over the time limit or using illegal props will be penalized 10 points for each. The deduction will be taken from the judges’ combined scores. The score sheet is attached. The format of each routine must contain the following: 1)      At least one jump, 2) a cheer/chant section , 3) and a  music and dance portion. 

SOUND SYSTEM -The Association will supply a sound system. Sound checks will be allowed only during a designated period, prior to the performances. Coaches are advised to bring 2 copies of their music. 

PRACTICE/FLOOR TIMES- Floor times in a small gymnasium will be assigned based on the order of appearance. Squads will not be given another scheduled opportunity to stretch and warm up prior to the competition.

SCHEDULE- The All-Star squads will perform first, and their awards will be presented, followed by the middle and high school squads and stunt groups.

Competition Divisions 

Cheer

Elementary/Middle School Divisions

High School Divisions

Game Day - School Divisions only

All Star Divisions 
 also may be subdivided by squad size

Dance

Stunt Groups

Awards given in each category for All-Star & School