ll use a stop watch or similar device to measure the official time. Acknowledging the point of variance caused by human reaction, speed, and sound; judges will not issue a 1.0 point deduction until their stopwatch/clock shows a time that exceeds the maximum time limit by 3 seconds.
- All Star/Performance & Traditional Recreation/School/Collegiate: 2:30
- All Star Prep: 2:00
- Individual/Small Group: 1:30
Teams are expected to follow the rules document for their respective division:
- All Star/All Star Prep/Special Athlete/Traditional Recreation/Performance Recreation Cheer: USASF Cheer Rules & Glossary
- School: AACCA/NFHS Spirit Rules
- Collegiate: AACCA College Safety Rules
Teams that do not adhere to the rules will be assessed a deduction.
WARNING = 0.0 points
- If less than a majority of groups (up to 50%) perform a building skill illegally.
(There must be a legal version being performed simultaneously for comparison.)
(In pyramids, “majority” is defined by the number of groups performing the illegal skill not the total number of groups in the pyramid.)
- If a team has submitted USASF legally approved video of the skill performed the same way at competition but the skill is now illegal.
- If a team has submitted USASF legally approved video of the skill performed the same way at competition but the USASF video ruling is incorrect.
- The skill performed is unclear for the judge
Teams that receive a warning at a competition, need to take the time to fix the skill and make it legal prior to their next competition for the safety of the athletes.
MINOR DEDUCTION = 0.50 points
- Illegal Tumbling Skill
- General Safety Violation
- Image Policy (Cheer only)
- Appropriate Choreography & Music
- Team EPIC Brands General Guidelines
- Coach/athlete not on team performs/assists a building/tumbling skill
- For multi-performance competitions: If an illegal building skill is warned during the first performance, and all groups are not fixed during performance 2, then a minor deduction will be assessed.
- For future brand competitions: If a team is given a warning at a competition and less than a majority of groups perform the same skill illegally at a later competition, the team will receive a minor deduction.
DEDUCTION = 1.0 point
- If a majority of groups (more than 50%) perform a building skill illegally.
- If only one group performs a building skill and it is illegal.
(There is no legal version being performed for a comparison.)
- Time Limit Violation
|# of Groups/Pairs
|Minority (50% or less)
|Majority (more than 50%)
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT = 2.0 points
Unsportsmanlike behavior may include, but is not limited to: the use of any type of profanity; approaching or taunting fans, parents, cheerleaders, dancers, coaches, Team Epic Brand staff members, and or judges in a manner that does not show mutual respect and cooperation. Any display of unsportsmanlike behavior by any team member, coach, or team representative, as well as teams who do not remove themselves in a timely manner from the warm-up area/floor when their assigned time has elapsed will receive a deduction. Continuation of unprofessional behavior from a coach could result in removal from the competition or disqualification.