School Regulation
    All-Star Regulations
    Individual Regulations
    Duo Regulations
    All-Girl Stunt Regulations
    Partner Stunt Regulations

    Regulations

    Please read through the following thoroughly to avoid any deductions:

    Excessive costuming is not allowed. If a small accessory or an article of clothing adds to the overall effect and/or theme of the routine, it will not be penalized.

    In Cheer, Songleading/Pom Pom and Pep Flag props are not allowed. A prop is any physical object used to enhance the overall effect and/or theme of your routine. Hand-held signs, flags, poms or megaphones are permitted.

    Uniform Distractions –The Judges reserves the right to stop a routine for a uniform malfunction (e.g. garment not being securely fastened/attached, straps break, pants split, etc.). Each performer is required to take the necessary steps to avoid inappropriate exposure prior to the performance.

    Appropriateness of Choreography, Music, Outfitting - All facets of a performance or routine, including choreography, music selection and outfitting, should be suitable for family viewing and listening.

    Uniforms for all team types should be appropriate for the age of the participants performing the routine.

    In general, performances from school-based teams, including but not limited to the actual routine, signs, cheers, chants and hand signals/gestures, should adhere to outfitting, performance and music guidelines and criteria in place and approved by the administration or institution to which the school team belongs.  Deductions can be given for vulgar or suggestive choreography, which includes, but is not limited to, movements such as hip thrusting and inappropriate touching, gestures, hand/arm movements and signals, slapping, positioning of body parts and positioning to one another. Deductions will be given for music or words unsuitable for family listening, which includes, but is not limited, to swearwords and connotations of any type of sexual act or behavior, drugs, and/or violent acts or behavior.

    School Divisions

  1. 2:30 Total Routine Time, with three options being offered: All-music, All-Cheer, or music with a cheer section. All have a required "voice projection/cheer" element.
    - All-Music: As a "voice-over" in an all music routine. This must be at least 2 eight-counts of words. Total routine time of 2:30.
    - All-Cheer (or Non-Music): No music is allowed, and entire routine is performed with a cheer. Max time is 2:30.
    - Cheer & Music: An actual cheer. The music section cannot exceed 1:30, and your total routine time is a maximum of 2:30.
    Timing will begin with the first word or beat of the cheer or music. Exceeding this time limit will result in a 1 point deduction from your final score. All competitors must begin with at least one foot on the ground.
  2. Squads must adhere to the safety guidelines. Failure to do so will result in a 1 point deduction from your final score.
  3. Performance will be on a matted 42' by 54' area for all competitions. No penalty will be assessed for stepping off the mat.
  4. Squads choosing to perform in more than one division must use a completely different routine. Failure to do so will result in a 5 point deduction from your final score.
  5. You must compete with the division of the oldest cheerleader competing.
  6. Please keep in mind, this is a Christian competition, and all movements and music must be chosen in good taste. Failure to do so could jeopardize your standing.

    Regulations
    All-Star Divisions

  1. 2:30 total routine time with the cheer section being optional. Timing will begin with the first word or beat of the cheer or music. Exceeding this time limit will result in a 1 point deduction from your final score.
  2. Squads must adhere to the safety guidelines. Failure to do so will result in a 1 point deduction.
  3. Performance will be on a matted 42' by 54' area. NOTE: Not all FCC Events will be on a spring floor. Please contact FCC for further details. No penalty will be assessed for stepping off the mat.
  4. Please keep in mind, this is a Christian competition, and all movements and music must be chosen in good taste. Failure to do so could jeopardize your standing.

Regulations
Individual Divisions

1:15 total routine time with a maximum of 60 sec of music. Music is optional. A cheer section is optional. Judging will be based on Jumps, Tumbling, Voice Projection, Creativity/Originality/Chorography, Crowd Appeal, and Motion Technique
All-Star: 1:15 total routine time with a maximum of 60 sec of music. Judging same.

Regulations
Duo Divisions

1:15 total routine time with a maximum of 60 sec of music. Cheer section is optional. Judging will be based on Jumps, Tumbling, Voice Projection, Creativity/Originality/Chorography, Crowd Appeal, and Motion Technique
All-Star: 1:15 total routine time with a maximum of 60 sec of music. Judging same.

Regulations
All-Girl Stunt Divisions

1:00 total routine time. All participants must be female, with a maximum of 5 girls.
You will be judged on the following: Difficulty, Cleanliness, Creativity, and Overall Impression. FCC Safety guidelines must be followed.

Regulations
Partner Stunt Divisions

1:00 total routine time.
You will be judged on the following: Difficulty, Cleanliness, Creativity, and Overall Impression. FCC Safety guidelines must be followed.

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