Recreation Divisions & Rules
SPIRIT CHAMPIONSHIPS OFFERS DIVISIONS FOR REC TEAMS, SCHOOL TEAMS, ALLSTAR TEAMS AND DANCE TEAMS.
Spirit Championships Recreation Teams Division and Rules Guidelines
ALL AGES ARE BASED ON BIRTH YEAR
Tiny 6 years old and under (Birth year 2016 and later)
Mini 8 years old and under (Birth year 2014 and later)
Pee Wee 10 years old and under (Birth year 2012 and later)
Youth 12 years old and under (Birth year 2010 and later)
Juniors 14 years old and under (Birth year 2008 and later)
Seniors 18u years old (6/1/2004 and later)
*Levels and Rules may vary from one competition brand to another. Please be sure to read the rules thoroughly to ensure you place your team in the correct division. If you are not certain which level your team falls please do not hesitate to contact us. We want to make sure all teams are placed in the correct division prior to event day.
Division Sizes
Recreation Divisions will be split small, medium and large when there are at least 2 teams left in each division.
•Small = 5-12 members
•Medium = 13-19 members
•Large = 20-36 members
We reserve the right to add, delete or combine divisions based on enrollment.
The Following rules apply to both Traditional Rec and Performance Rec Divisions:
· Total routine time cannot exceed 2.5 minutes.
· Timing begins with the first organized movement and/or first word of cheer or beat of dance.
· Organized entrances that involve cheers or run on with jumps, tumbling or stunts are not permitted. Cheerleaders should enter the performance area in a timely fashion.
· Timing will end with holding of the final movement, pyramid or stunt.
· Partner stunts and pyramids are permitted by level guidelines.
· Routines should be choreographed so that the routine flows from one segment to the next.
· Gymnastics and jumps are permitted and encouraged by level guidelines.
· There are to be no props used in the routine with the exception of signs, pom pons, flags and megaphones.
· Performance Rec and Traditional Rec Teams must follow the U.S.A.S.F. Rules.
· All routines should be appropriate for family viewing. Any vulgar or suggestive movements, words, or music will result in a score deduction. No tear-away uniforms or removal of clothing is allowed.
For questions regarding Rec Divisions and Registration:
Contact Chris Graham chris@spiritchampionships.com
For questions regarding rules and legality:
Contact Dawn Bocachica spiritchampionshipsjudge@gmail.com
