etitions: 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.