2020-2021 Spirit Bulletin
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Updated 9/18/2020 2020-2021 Spirit Bulletin SIDELINE EDITION This is a live document and is subject to change at the discretion of the CHSAA office All editorial changes will appear in green All new changes will appear in blue CHSAA CONTACT: Jenn Roberts-Uhlig, (303) 344-5050 – [email protected] CHSAA CONTACT: Lane Ververs, (303) 344-5050 – [email protected] CHSAA SPIRIT INFORMATION: www.chsaanow.com/sports/spirit/ http://www2.chsaa.org/sports/spirit/ 7 TO: SPIRIT COACHES FROM: JENN ROBERTS-UHLIG, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER RE: COLORADO SPIRIT RULES AND GUIDELINES BULLETIN – STATE COMPETITION INFORMATION Welcome to the 2020-21 school year. While the philosophy of CHSAA remains the same regarding the experience and participation for student-athletes, there are some exciting major changes. We continue to have a lot of amazing changes happening in the Spirit world! This year has no exceptions, as we are moving to a three-day state championship event. The format and schedule are TBD. The attached bulletin contains the guidelines, policies, by-laws, and changes that are critical for you, your student-athletes, and your program. This resource is a tool that is meant to be used throughout the regular season and post season. This portion of the bulletin is only sport specific to spirit, for general information for all coaches regarding; eligibility, transfers, Sunday contact, etc., please refer to the CHSAA Bylaws. I look forward to serving as your spirit commissioner for the 2020-21 season. The State Spirit Championships will be held at The Denver Coliseum on February11-13. The format and schedule are TBD. I wish you luck in your upcoming season and assisting you in any way possible. I would like to thank coaches for their time, dedication, and commitment to developing student athletes and providing lifelong lessons. If you have anything going on in your schools or community that you would like me to come see or you want to share the story on CHSAANow.com, please let me know. I would love to see what you are all doing out there. Please feel free to contact me if I can help in any way or if you have any questions or concern. Good luck and have a great year. Sincerely, COACHES MUST ATTEND AN ANNUAL MANDATORY RULES MEETING 1ST AND/OR 2ND YEAR COACHES MUST ATTEND THE MULTISPORT SPIRIT CLINIC AND MUST ATTEND EVERY SESSION TO BE FULLY REGISTERED WITH CHSAA. (This Jenn Roberts-Uhlig was completed virtual this year) Please go to colohsca.org (303) 344-5050. [email protected] IF INTERESTED IN HOSTING A LEAGUE MEET/COMPETITION AND PLAN TO USE THE CHSAA SCORE SHEETS, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT AND RETURN THE 2020 SPIRIT LEAGUE/COMPETITION REQUEST FORM. NON-CERTIFIED COACHES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE COACH’S BOX AT THE STATE SPIRIT CHAMPIONSHIPS. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHSAA SPIRIT COMMITTEE CHSAA SPIRIT COMMITTEE REPORT MAJOR BYLAW CHANGES CHSCA WELCOME CHSCA INFORMATION COLORADO COACHES CODE OF ETHICS COACHING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS PHILOSOPHY CHSAA LIGHTNING POLICY THE YEAR AT A GLANCE State Tournament Checklist COACHING GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS You Need to Know CHSAA Major Changes CHSAA Informational Items Additional Items Player Ejection Coach Ejection CHSAA Drone Policy COACHES INFORMATION Floor Music and Mash-ups Memorandum National Federation Spirit Rules Changes NFHS Spirit Coaches Participants’ Responsibilities Safety CHSAA SPIRIT GUIDELINES Introduction Disciplines Outside Competition Roster Limits TRY-OUT PREPARATION CHSAA Checklist for Spirit Tryouts GAME DAY ACTION Basketball Cheer at the “T” When to Cheer When not to Cheer When to Perform INTRODUCTION The CHSAA Constitution and Bylaws are the official rules of the association. This bulletin provides the regulations for spirit operations, but never supersedes the regulations found in the Constitution and Bylaws nor the NFHS Rulebook. The By-laws should be read prior to the season and reviewed with your athletic director. You will receive your NFHS Rulebook, Constitution and Bylaws, as well as other pertinent information in your school boxes and school mailings. All bulletins will be posted online in three sections. The GENERAL GUIDELINES, SPORT SPECIFIC, AND SPORTS MEDICINE HANDBOOK. Please read all sections in their entirety. If any questions should arise or interpretations are necessary, please contact Jenn Roberts- Uhlig, Assistant Commissioner at CHSAA. CHSAA SPIRIT COMMITTEE Thank you to our Spirit Committee The 2020-2021 meeting will be held virtually on February 18, at 9:00 a.m. Kylie Russell, Chair Gina Harris Adams 12 Five Star (2021 - 2) Front Range Christian School (2A) (2023) [email protected] [email protected] Liz Heidrick Cassy Chavez Hotchkiss High School (2A) (2022) Pueblo West High School (4A) (2023) [email protected] [email protected] Geo Vaiana Chris Stine Ralston Valley High School (4A) (2023) Loveland High School (5A) (2021) [email protected] [email protected] Mia Brown Lisa Carpenter Cherokee Trail High School (5A) (2021) Salida High School (3A) (2023) [email protected] [email protected] A HUGE thank you to our State Rules Interpreters. Liz Carey and Brian Franca (Cheer/Co-ed), Tena Preuss (Poms, Jazz & Hip Hop) and our State Tournament Director and President of CHSCA – Ginny Lorbeer for the countless hours they put in to continue to make spirit what it is today CHSAA SPIRIT COMMITTEE REPORT CHSAA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORT FORM April 15, 2020 SPIRIT Kylie Russell, Adams 12 Five Star CR 25 Chair Report No. I. MAJOR CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR'S REPORT: A. The Spirit championships will go to a three-day format beginning with the 2020 state championship. B. Cheer and dance will be recognized as individual categories. II. RATIONALE: A. A three-day format is required for the growth and safety of our state championships. B. To recognize and acknowledge the difference between cheer and dance. III. FINANCIAL IMPACT: A. Yes, may increase travel cost. B. Yes, schools will have to pay a separate participation fee for cheer and a separate participation fee for dance. IV. DATES: State Championship December 3-5, 2020 (Venue availability) February 11-13, 2020 State Championship December 9-11, 2021 State Championship December 8-10, 2022 State Championship December 7-9, 2023 V. COMPETITIVE DIVISIONS: 2A Cheer & Pom Division All-Class Jazz Division 3A Cheer & Pom Division 4A Co-ed Cheer Division GAME Day Non-Tumble 5A Co-ed Cheer Division 2A/3A Division 4A/5A Division 4A Cheer & Pom Division 2A/3A Co-ed Division 5A Cheer & Pom Division All-Class Hip-Hop VI. CLASSIFICATION OF SCHOOLS: Class 2A (1-270) 60 schools Belleview Christian (53) Granada (53) Platte Canyon (242) Branson (19) Hanover (64) Primero (186) Burlington (209) Hoehne (109) Rocky Ford (211) Byers (151) Holyoke (184) Rocky Mtn. Lutheran (58) Calhan (144) Hotchkiss (189) Rye (215) Center (141) Ignacio (228) Sanford (93) Cheyenne Wells (39) Lake County * (285) Sargent (107) Clear Creek (220) La Veta (66) Sierra Grande (66) Crowley County (118) Limon (139) Simla (901) Custer County (119) Lyons (201) Soroco (110) Deer Trail (50) Mancos (130) South Park (137) Del Norte (130) Manzanola (52) Springfield (62) Denver Christian (153) McClave (66) Stratton (54) Dolores Huerta Prep. (210) Meeker (203) Swallows Charter (151) Dove Creek (64) Monte Vista * (282) Swink (109) Eads (51) Norwood (60) Telluride * (289) Elbert (91) Olathe * (288) Trinidad (253) Frnt. Rng. Christian (141) Peyton (236) Vail Christian (135) Genoa-Hugo (55) Pikes Pk. Christian (54) West Grand (133) Gilpin County (129) Plainview (15) Wiley (63) Class 3A (271-600) 59 schools Alamosa (602) Ellicott (288) Moffat County (583) Arvada * (817) Englewood (519) Montezuma-Cortez * (647) Aspen (566) Estes Park (333) Pagosa Springs (490) Aurora W. (395) Faith Christian (352) Platte Valley (351) Banning Lewis Prep. (337) Fort Lupton * (662) Prospect Ridge Acad. (410) Basalt (490) Florence (344) Resurrection Christian (298) Bayfield (381) Grand Valley (329) Salida (378) Bennett (345) Gunnison (398) Sheridan (346) Bishop Machebeuf (362) Highland (285) SkyView Academy (321) Buena Vista (280) James Irwin Charter (404) Stargate School (396) Brush (447) Jefferson (410) Sterling (519) Centauri (292) Jefferson Academy (423) St. Mary's *(258) Coal Ridge (573) KIPP Denver Collegiate (457) Strasburg (319) Co. Springs Christian^ (279) La Junta (377) STRIVE Prep – SMART (489) Denver West * (768) Lamar (428) The Academy (558) DSST: Byers (399) Lotus School for Excel. (358) The Pinnacle (536) DSST: Grn. Vly. Rnch. (551) Lutheran (595) The Vanguard School (289) Eagle Ridge Academy (524) Manel (296) University * (605) Eaton (557) Manitou Springs (492) Valley (573) Middle Park (385) Woodland Park * (762) VI. CLASSIFICATION OF SCHOOLS (Continued): Class 4A (601-1350) 64 schools Abraham Lincoln (949) Glenwood Springs (988) Pueblo Centennial (1069) Alameda Intl. (775) Golden (1329) Pueblo Central (743) Aurora Central * (1716) Grand Junction* (1552) Pueblo County (1042) Battle Mountain (961) Grand Junction Cntrl. * (1588) Pueblo East (1008) Berthoud (677) Green Mountain (1103) Pueblo South (1063) Canon City (1042) Harrison (1049) Rifle (756) Centaurus (1308) Holy Family (691) Riverdale Ridge * (543) Cheyenne Mtn. (1291) Kennedy (952) Roosevelt (1055) Conifer (856) Lewis-Palmer (1146) Sand Creek (1197) Coronado (1297) Littleton (1254) Severance * (330) Denver North (1051) Longmont (1293) Sierra (875) D'Evelyn (607) Mead (1124) Skyview (883) Discovery Canyon (1149) Mesa Ridge (1286) Standley Lake (1345)