Idaho High School Activities Association 2021-2022 - Cheer Coaches Packet

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Idaho High School Activities Association 2021-2022 - Cheer Coaches Packet
Idaho High School Activities
        Association
         2021-2022
    Cheer Coaches Packet
Idaho High School Activities Association 2021-2022 - Cheer Coaches Packet
3.   Number of Competitions: No school or individual may enter
            2021-22 Cheerleading                                           more than four competitions during the season. Exceptions:
                                                                           a district-qualifying competition and the state championships
 Governance                                                                do not count towards the allowed number of competitions.
1. The National Federation Spirit Safety Rules must be followed
     during all cheerleading activities including practices, games,   4.   Competition Classifications:
     performances and competitions.                                          5A: 1280 & over            3A: 639-320
2. IHSAA Rules of Competition must be followed at all in-state               4A: 1279-640               2A: 319 & under
     cheerleading competitions.                                            Contiguous classifications may be combined at the
                                                                           tournament manager’s discretion if fewer than three schools
Purpose                                                                    enter a division. Combining schools that are not in
The primary role of cheerleaders is to serve as a support group for        contiguous classifications requires approval from those
the interscholastic athletic program of the school. Cheer teams            schools.
should strive to boost school spirit, promote good sportsmanship,
develop positive crowd involvement and help student participants      5.   Team Categories:
and spectators achieve the educational objectives of the total             a. Team Sizes: A maximum of 24 team members (including
interscholastic program.                                                      mascots) are allowed on the floor in show cheer, sideline
Competition / Performance                                                     and pom divisions. The stunt group division is limited to
Cheerleading includes athletic competition and performances that              5 or fewer members.
are accepted secondary roles of cheerleaders. They can effectively         b. Coed: In the show cheer division, teams with one boy may
promote school spirit when included at appropriate times and                  elect to compete in either the coed or all-girl category.
serve to develop skill, teamwork and self-confidence.                         Teams with two or more boys must compete as coed. In
Competition and/or performance activities must not interfere                  the coed stunt group division, teams must have at least one
with the cheerleaders’ primary role, which to serve as a support              boy and one girl. In sideline cheer and pom divisions, coed
group for the interscholastic athletic program.                               teams and all-girl teams compete together.

Eligibility                                                           6.   Divisions of Competition: All Idaho invitational
1. Competitive Cheer: Members of cheer teams that participate              competitions must offer show cheer, sideline cheer, stunt
    in competition are subject to IHSAA eligibility rules 8-1              group and pom divisions.       Additional divisions of
    through 8-15, except Rule 8-4, Amateur Status, Rule 8-5,               competition are permitted.    *NOTE: Props, poms,
    Awards, and Rule 8-11, Outside Competition. Non                        megaphones, signs, banners, etc…cannot contain glass,
    traditional students must comply with IHSAA Rule 8-16.                 have an outside power source or have lights.
2. Sideline Cheer: Members of cheer teams that do not compete
    must be regularly enrolled students of the school at the time          Show Cheer: Time: 2:30 max. Routine must contain at least
    of participation. Non traditional students must comply with            one cheer or chant and a musical segment of at least 45
    Rule 8-16.                                                             seconds, but not greater than 2:00. Permitted: partner stunts,
3. All cheerleaders must have a physical examination on file               pyramids, tosses, tumbling, jumps, dance, poms,
    with the school as outlined in IHSAA Rule 13 prior to the              megaphones, signs and banners (see *NOTE above).
    first practice of the season.
4. All cheerleaders: Tryouts/auditions are not allowed prior to            Sideline Cheer: Time: 1:00 max. This routine should
    the third Monday in April the spring proceeding the school             emphasize crowd involvement. Routine must include a
    year.                                                                  minimum of one continuous two-jump series performed by
                                                                           the entire team in unison. Permitted: Traditional cheer
Contact Limitations                                                        props (poms, signs, flags, banners and megaphones),
Cheer teams must comply with IHSAA Rule 17-1-3 (summer                     standing tumbling (limited to single skill at a time), stunts that
programs) and 17-2-4 (moratoriums).                                        are prep level or below, and multi base extended stunts
Competition Rules & Regulations                                            (limited to extensions, liberty hitches and basic liberties
1. Competitions:                                                           without any variations as listed in the NFHS rules book
   a. In-state cheer competitions must follow both the NFHS                definition).
       spirit safety rules and the IHSAA competitive cheer rules.          Not Permitted: Music, running tumbling, basket tosses,
   b. In-state competitions sponsored by anyone other than                 inversions, twisting or spinning dismounts or load-ins, load-
       member schools must be sanctioned by the IHSAA.                     ins that are airborne (i.e. toss to hands, toss to stunt), cradle
                                                                           dismounts, pyramids of three or more braced stunt groups,
2.   Season: Idaho cheerleaders may attend competitions only               extended partner stunts, cheer boxes, non-traditional or
     between November 1 and the completion of the state                    theatrical type props (see *NOTE above).
     tournament. Any competition after the state tournament
     requires permission of the principal or superintendent and            Stunt Group: Time: 1:00 max. Routine should include a
     the IHSAA.                                                            variety of stunts with emphasis on technique, transitions and
                                                                           creativity. Music is required for the entire routine.
Idaho High School Activities Association 2021-2022 - Cheer Coaches Packet
Not Permitted: tumbling, jumps, chants, megaphones, poms,                  Database for all competitive routines prior to the first
     signs, banners.                                                            competition. Non-compliance will result in the team being
                                                                                ineligible for competition.
     Pom: Time: 1:00 max. Routine should include a variety of
     motions, dance and transitions. Music is required for the              Tumbling Restriction at Basketball / Volleyball Games
     entire routine. Poms (see *NOTE above) must be used                    Cheerleaders / Mascots are not allowed to tumble past half-court
     throughout a majority of the routine and by a majority of              at basketball and volleyball games.
     the team members. Permitted: vocals, jumps, kicks, leaps,
     turns, and non-airborne tumbling. Not permitted: airborne              Safety Violations at Non-Competition Events
     tumbling, stunts, pyramids, tosses, and other props of any             If a cheerleading team is observed violating a NFHS Spirit safety
     type.                                                                  rule during non-competition cheerleading activities:
                                                                            1. The coach/administrator who observed the violation will
7.   Routine Modification Limits: Teams shall not significantly                  notify the IHSAA administrator or the district interpreter.
     change choreography or music for any routine between                   2. The IHSAA (or dist. interpreter) will review the allegation
     district and state without written permission of the IHSAA.                 and notify the principal and coach of the team in violation.
                                                                            3. If a second violation is reported and confirmed, a referral will
8.   Scoring: All Idaho competitions will use adjusted total                     be made to the District Board of Control. The Board of
     points (penalties deducted) to determine the winners of                     Control will determine what action, if any, will be taken.
     each division. Ties will be broken using judge preference.                  Recommended penalties include “benching” (squad not
                                                                                 allowed to cheer) or “grounding” (no stunting) for a
9.   Score sheets: IHSAA technical score sheets and routine score                designated period of time.
     sheets must be used for show cheer, sideline cheer, pom and            Dress Standard
     stunt group divisions.                                                 Idaho cheerleaders are expected to wear uniforms that are
                                                                            appropriate for participation at the high school level.
10. Routine Timing: Routine timing starts with the first beat of            1. When the participant is standing at attention, no part of the
    the music or when performance begins. Timing ends with                      buttocks, breasts, or midriff shall be visible.
    the last beat of the music or when a final position is hit if the       2. Single-shoulder uniform tops are not permitted.
    music has already stopped. A five-second grace period is
    allowed.                                                                Coach/Advisor
                                                                            1. Cheer head coaches/advisors must be certified to teach in
11. Opponents: High school cheerleaders (9-12) may not                         Idaho or have completed the NFHS Fundamentals of
    compete with or against non-high school cheerleaders. (i.e.,               Coaching or ASEP Coaching Principles course.
    8th graders, all-star squads)                                           2. All coaches/advisors must complete a first aid and CPR
                                                                               course from a school district recognized provider, as
12. Matting: All sites must provide an appropriately matted (at                outlined in IHSAA Rule 3-2.
    least 40’x40’) competition area. Warm-up areas must include             3. All coaches/advisors are strongly encouraged to complete
    adequate matting for warming up stunts.                                    the USA Cheer Safety and Risk Management course and to
                                                                               attend available professional education training in both
13. Out of Bounds: Stepping/tumbling off the mat during                        spirit program administration and technical development.
    performance is illegal (“off the mat” means: any part of body           4. All coaches (includes head coaches, directors, assistant
    actually touching the floor beyond the mat). Placing props (ie. poms,      coaches, and volunteers of all IHSAA activities) are required
    signs, etc.) off the mat is legal prior to performance; placing            to complete the St. Luke’s online Concussion Course, the
    or gently tossing props off the mat during performance is                  NFHS online Sudden Cardiac Arrest course and the NFHS
    legal provided the performer does not go off the mat to do                 online Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention course
    so.                                                                        upon hiring and on even numbered years prior to the first
                                                                               day of practice. IHSAA Statewide Review dates: 2022-23,
14. Technical Judging: All competitions must provide Idaho-                    2024-25, etc.
    certified technical judges who are given no other                       5. All head coaches must take the NFHS online
    responsibilities. Competitions in which no team is larger than             Understanding Music Copyright course upon hiring.
    12 members may use two technical judges. Otherwise, three
                                                                            Rules Clinics / Technical Judge Training
    technical judges are required.
                                                                            1. Coaches must participate in an online rules clinic or attend a
                                                                                rules clinic in his/her district. District Boards of Control
15. Rule Violations During Competition: Violation of NFHS
                                                                                may fine schools whose coaches do not meet this
    safety rules and/or IHSAA rules of competition will result in
                                                                                requirement.
    technical deductions from that routine’s score. Repeated
                                                                            2. Technical judges must be certified by a regional technical
    intentional violations of NFHS safety rules or IHSAA rules
                                                                                coordinator.
    of competition will result in disqualification of that routine.
                                                                            3. Regional technical coordinators will assign technical judges at
                                                                                all competitions held in their region.
16. Music Copyright Verification: Teams are required to upload
                                                                            4. Routine judges will be trained prior to the state tournament.
    proof of appropriate music copyright licensure on the NFHS
APPROVED JUNE 2021 BOARD MEETING

                                                RULE 17 - SEASONS

2021-22 changes for Cheer and Dance:

 17-1-3 Summer Programs Summer programs must be voluntary and must be terminated by the last day of July. The IHSAA
        supports member schools’ involvement in voluntary summer programs. However, the IHSAA believes that students
        need time off during the summer and strongly recommends that member schools schedule at least ten days of non-
        student contact during the summer each year.

         a) Coaching restrictions are suspended during the summer (the day after the Spring State Tournaments through July
            31st). A high school coach can coach his/her players anytime, anywhere, during this period. During this period a
            team can scrimmage against another team without violating the out-of-season contest requirements (renting
            facility etc.). Practice, competition and facility use during the summer, is not covered by IHSAA insurance (liability,
            catastrophic, concussion etc.).
         b) A high school coach who coaches a team during the summer that advances to a regional or national qualifying
            event can continue to coach after July 31st until the completion of the tournament/s. IHSAA must approve a
            written request prior to participation during August.
         c) Students will only be allowed to attend team camps during the summer, not during the school year.
         d) Member schools are prohibited from hosting athletic camps involving students from IHSAA member schools
            during the month of August. Coaches from member schools are prohibited from working in or hosting athletic
            camps involving students from IHSAA member schools during the month of August.

  17-2-4 Moratoriums - The intent of IHSAA Moratoriums is to allow students and teachers/coaches quality time with their
          families without the pressure of losing a level playing field.

         Coaching Limitations
           a. Coaches are not allowed to coach students of the school during the following times:
               1) The 7 consecutive days prior to the Fall Practice start date listed in the IHSAA calendar.
               2) The 3-day, consecutive no contact period during the winter break
               3) Winter and spring activity coaches may contact students after the Fall Practice start date.
           b. Sport specific activities lead by coaches, captains, volunteers or parents such as practices, retreats, camps,
               weight room and conditioning/workouts are prohibited 7 days prior to the Fall Practice start date.
           c. Meetings with medical professionals, parent meetings, registration, equipment handout and fundraising are
               allowed. These meetings shall be non-mandatory
Surface Restriction Chart
                                   Stunts, Tosses & Tumbling Skills with Restricted Surfaces

                PERMITTED ONLY ON                                                  PERMITTED ON
                                                             RULE
           MATS / GRASS / RUBBER TRACKS                                      ANY APPROPRIATE SURFACE
        Partner Stunts Cheer Only                                          Partner Stunts Cheer & Dance
         A. A single base supports a top person with         3-4-9          A. All other partner stunts not specifically
            only one hand.                                                     limited to mats, grass or rubber tracks.
            (This stunt is illegal for dance)

        Tosses Cheer Only                                                  Release Stunts Cheer & Dance
         Toss: Throwing motion; bases’ hands under           3-5-3          Release Stunt: Top person becomes free
         top’s feet; starts below shoulder level.                           of contact from all personnel on the
         (Tosses are illegal for dance.)                                    performing surface.
        Cradle Dismounts Cheer Only                                        Cradle Dismounts Cheer & Dance
          A. From Tosses                                     3-5-3d         A. All cradles that are not from tosses.
             (Tosses are illegal for dance.)                 4-7-7           (Twisting cradles are illegal for dance.)

        Tumbling Cheer & Dance                                             Tumbling Cheer & Dance
         A. Airborne twisting tumbling except for            3-8-6          A. Non-airborne tumbling
            round-offs & aerial cartwheels.                  4-8-6          B. Non-twisting airborne tumbling
                                                                            C. Round-offs; aerial cartwheels

                             Dance – Props as Bases – Height & Dimension Chart
                                   Restrictions for Props Used as Bases in Dance/Drill/Pom
                                             (See Rule 3-10 for cheer restrictions.)

                     Rule                                Restriction                                   Ht / Dim
                    4-10-1     Dance – Max height for weight-bearing portion of prop.                     5’
                    3-10-1     Cheer - Max height for prop used as bases (i.e., cheer boxes)               3’

                4-10-3a        Inverted position OK if one foot is in weight-bearing contact with       2’ x 2’
                               prop at least 2’ x 2’.

                4-10-3b        Inverted position OK if LYING on prop at least 1’ wide x no more         1’ x 3’
                               than 3’ high.
                    4-10-5     If prop is higher than 3’, top person must maintain contact except       3’ x 3’
                               if the performance area is at least 3’ x 3’ for each participant.
                    4-10-6     Width required for forward roll while on a prop.                            1’
                    4-10-7     Head arching back - OK if on prop at least 2’ x 2’ or top person         2’ x 2’
                               grasps a secure portion of the prop

                    4-10-8     Height of support surface if prop suspended between two people.
                                                                                                        Waist
                    4-10-9     Top person is dancing or moving feet on stationary prop higher           3’ x 1’
                               than 3’ and less than 1’ wide, a spotter is required.
                    4-12-4     Dismounts to performing surface from higher than 3’ must have               3’
                               assisted landing. No skill from prop higher than 3’ without hand-to
                               hand or hand to prop contact.
                    4-12-5     Cradle dismounts from prop are not permitted from above 3’                  3’

Revised July 2021
NFHS Spirit Rules Changes - 2021-22

RULE 2 – GENERAL
2-1-21: Head coverings worn for religious reasons so as not to expose ones uncovered head may be
worn and must be attached in such a way that it is unlikely to come off during performance. It must be
made of non-abrasive, soft materials; must fit securely and not pose a danger to any other participant.

RULE 3 – CHEER
3-2-1: Apparel/Accessories:
ART. 1 … b. Hold objects in a hand that is supporting a top person.
Exception: A base and top person may share a pom during a dismount from a thigh stand, shoulder
sit/straddle, shoulder stand, or prep.
Rationale: New exception clarifies the current interpretation (also changed for Dance)

3-3-3: Inversions:
ART. 3… Braced inversions in a pyramid that do not flip or roll are permitted provided the following
conditions are met:
… c. The top person and at least one bracer maintains hand-to-hand/arm contact.
Rationale: Requiring hand-to-hand/arm contact may put the top person in a less than ideal position
by having to force a connection with an arm instead of using the same technique they would if there
were no bracer.

3-3-6d: Suspended Stunts
ART. 6…
d. When the stunt begins in an inversion and transitions to a non-inverted position, the upper body
contact may be released before the top person is no longer inverted.
Rationale: No longer needed after 2020 rule changes discontinued the requirement for upper body
contact.

3-5-5c: Release Stunts/Tosses
ART. 5… Release transitions are permitted provided all of the following conditions are met throughout
the transition:
… c. The top person and at least one bracer maintain hand-to-hand/arm contact except for the
following skills:
1. If the release is to a cradle position, the contact may be hand-to-foot and the bracer must be in a
double-based prep with a spotter.
2 1. A non-braced top person in a vertical position at prep level or above may be released to the
original bases to a stunt at any level provided the top person remains in a position where the upper
body remains vertical and the legs are not in a seated/pike position. Vertical releases from an
extended position to an extended position may not perform more than a ¼ turn.
3 2. A non-braced top person in a cradle position or horizontal position at prep level or below may be
released to the original bases in a loading position or stunt at any level with no more than a 1/4 turn.
Rationale: Allows the hand-to-foot release to land back in a skill or other position besides a cradle.
This will allow for a cleaner rule and interpretation without increasing the risk of injury.

RULE 4 - DANCE
4-2-1: Apparel/Accessories:
ART. 1 … b. Hold objects in a hand that is supporting a top person.
Exception: A base and top person may share a pom during a dismount from a thigh stand, shoulder
sit/straddle, shoulder stand, or prep.
Rationale: New exception clarifies the current interpretation of 4-2-1. (also changed for Cheer)

4-2-8: Stunting Personnel
ART. 8… A spotter is required for tosses to single-base prep-level stunts in which the foot/feet of the
top person is/are in the hands of the base and for tosses to single-base shoulder stands.
Rationale: Clarifies that a spotter is required anytime the feet of the top person are in the hands of a
base or during the toss portion of a toss to shoulder stand. Mirrors language in 3-2-8.
2021-22 Idaho Invitational Cheer Competitions

November 20, 2021      River Rampage
    Location:          Burley High School
    Sponsor:           Burley High School, Randy Winn, AD
    Contact:           Brook Jensen, burley.hscheer@gmail.com

November 20, 2021      Shake It Up Cheer and Dance Competition
    Location:          Nampa High School
    Sponsor:           Nampa High School, Greg Carpenter, AD
    Contact:           Wes Nelson, wpnelson8@gmail.com

December 4, 2021       Idaho Classic Dance and Cheer Competition
    Location:          Pocatello High School
    Sponsor:           Pocatello High School, Robert Parker, AD
    Contact:           Carly Johnson, idahoclassiccomp@gmail.com

December 11, 2021      Blackfoot HS Competition
    Location:          Blackfoot High School
    Sponsor:           Blackfoot High School, Cody Jackson, AD
    Contact:           Christa Stufflebeam, blackfootcheer@gmail.com

December 18, 2021      Two:Three-O (sanction required)
    Location:          Nampa High School
    Sponsor:           TecCo LLC
    Contact:           Angie Smith, angie@teccollc.com, (480) 540-5198

January 7-8, 2022      Upper Valley Classic Dance & Cheer
     Location:         Madison High School
     Sponsor:          Madison High School, Shayne Proctor, AD
     Contact:          Debbie Thompson, thompsondebbie99@gmail.com, (208) 356-3729

January 7-8, 2022      Tiger Rumble Spirit Jam
     Location:         Jerome High School
     Sponsor:          Jerome High School, Scott Burton, AD
     Contact:          Kira Capps, kira.capps@jeromeschools.org, (208) 539-3776

January 8, 2022        Prairie Classic
     Location:         Lakeland High School
     Sponsor:          Lakeland High School, Mike Divilibis, AD
     Contact:          Deb Cashman, dcashman@lakeland272.org

January 15, 2022       Cupid’s Cheer Challenge
    Location:          Highland High School
    Sponsor:           Highland High School, Travis Bell, AD
    Contact:           Jessica Gallup, jessgallup@gmail.com

January 15, 2022       Vandal Cheer Challenge (sanction required)
     Location:         University of Idaho, Memorial Gym
     Sponsor:          University of Idaho Cheer
     Contact:          Katie Doman, kdoman@uidaho.edu

                                                                                     7/20/21
January 21, 2022    Battle at the Border
    Location:       Preston High School
    Sponsor:        Preston High School, Brent Knapp, AD
    Contact:        Deanza King, keanza.king@psd201.org

January 22, 2022    Timberlake Tiger Tournament
     Location:      Timberlake High School
     Sponsor:       Timberlake High School, Tim Cronnelly, AD
     Contact:       Sharon Meador, smeador.sm@gmail.com

January 22, 2022    Treasure Valley Cheer Invitational (TVCI)
     Location:      Centennial High School
     Sponsor:       West Ada School District, Jason Warr, District AD
     Contact:       Jenny McKee, Jmac21cheer@gmail.com

January 29, 2022    State Qualifier – Dist V
     Location:      Highland High School
     Sponsor:       District V Board of Control
     Contact:       Jessica Gallup, jessgallup@gmail.com

January 29, 2022    State Qualifier – Dist IV
     Location:      Jerome High School
     Sponsor:       District IV Board of Control
     Contact:       Sharlene Taylor, Sharlene.taylor@hjsd.org

January 29, 2022    State Qualifier – Dist I & II
     Location:      Lakeland High School
     Sponsor:       District I and II Boards of Control
     Contact:       Sharon Meador, smeador.sm@gmail.com

January 29, 2022    State Qualifier – Dist III
     Location:      Rocky Mountain High School
     Sponsor:       District III Board of Control
     Contact:       Marshanne Bates, marshannebates@gmail.com

January 29, 2022    State Qualifier – Dist VI
     Location:      Bonneville High School
     Sponsor:       District VI Board of Control
     Contact:       Cathy Owen, owencath@gmail.com

February 12, 2022   State Cheer Championships
     Location:      Ford Idaho Center, Nampa
     Sponsor:       IHSAA
     Contact:       Julie Hammons, hammonsj@idhsaa.org
                    Lisa Hahle, hahle.lisa@westada.org

                                                                        7/20/21
Required Student Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
                         Online Instructions

               Follow these instructions to access the free,
NFHS Online Student Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

  ü Go to the IHSAA website - www.idhsaa.org
  ü Click on the SAFETY & WELLNESS tab
  ü Select SMHSP COURSE
  ü Select state and click on ORDER COURSE
  ü Fill in required information to sign-in or create account
  ü Follow instructions to start course
  ü At the conclusion of the course, PRINT / SAVE CERTIFICATE.

                 YOU MUST
          submit your Certificate of Completion
                   to your administrator.

              If experiencing technical difficulties, contact the
            Help Desk at (317) 565-2023
Required Concussion Course
                        Online Instructions

Idaho Concussion Training: When In Doubt – Sit Them Out
 ü Go to the IHSAA website - www.idhsaa.org
 ü Click on OFFICIALS on the tab
 ü Select Concussion Course
 ü Enter required information
 ü Click BEGIN CERTIFICATION
 ü Take the 15 question Pre-Test
 ü Watch the 20-minute Training Video
 ü Take the 15 question Post-Test
 ü Once passed, click Congratulations! Redeem Your Certificate
 ü PRINT or DOWLOAD the Certificate of Completion

                    YOU MUST
               submit your Certificate of Completion
            to your district commissioner / interpreter.
Required Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
                            Online Instructions
                 Follow these instructions to access the free,
     NFHS Online Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
ü Go to the IHSAA website - www.idhsaa.org
ü Click on the OFFICIALS tab
ü Select SCA COURSE
ü Select state and click on ORDER COURSE
ü Fill in required information to sign-in or create account
ü Follow instructions to start course
ü At the conclusion of the course, PRINT / SAVE CERTIFICATE.

                          YOU MUST
               submit your Certificate of Completion to your
             district commissioner / interpreter.

                    If experiencing technical difficulties, contact the
                   Help Desk at (317) 565-2023
To: All head cheer and dance team coaches

From: IHSAA

RE: Music Copyright Compliance

Dear Coach,

Please be advised that the IHSAA will continue to implement music copyright requirements for all
head coaches. Please see the information, including timelines, below:

   1. All NEW head coaches will be required to complete the NFHS online course “Understanding
         Copyright and Compliance” available at www.NFHSLearn.com. Deadline for completing the
         course will be November 1, 2021. Certificates of completion should be given to the school
         activities director.
   2. All schools will be asked to update their account on the NFHS Compliance Database. Cheer
         and dance teams should have a “sub-account” under the school’s main account. Go to the
         “Resources” tab at www.nfhs.org.
   3. Once the account is updated, head coaches will need to upload all music selections they will
         be using, along with copies of their music usage licenses, to their sub-account.
   4. Competition directors will be asked to create an event on the database.
   5. Schools will select which competitions they will be attending.
   6. Competition directors will verify that all participating schools have the proper licensures.
   7. All steps listed above will be mandatory and required for competition eligibility.

Links:

General guidelines/explanation of copyright law and how it affects cheer and dance teams:

https://www.nfhs.org/articles/cheerleading-and-dance-squad-music-copyright-law-issues/

List of Preferred Music Providers who will grant appropriate licenses:

https://www.usacheer.org/music/preferred-providers
NFHS Database Instructions
                                           for
                                  Copyright Compliance

1 Go to nfhs.org.
2 Select “Register” (or login if you are already in their system).
3 Once you are set up as a user, select the “Resources” dropdown and select “Copyright
   Compliance”.
4 Select “My Schools”.
5 Select the “Manage Schools” button and then select “Create School” if your school name is not
   present.
6 Once your school has been created, select “Manage Ensembles” and then select “Add Ensemble”.
7 Once your ensemble is created, select “Manage Selections”.
8 Select “Add Selection”, input the needed data and upload all verifications that are
   needed. Verifications should be in .pdf format and should be organized before beginning this
   process. Repeat this step until all selections being performed have been input. Idaho requires the
   following verifications:
   •    Stock Arrangement (provide scan of first page of music that includes the copyright).
   •    Original Composition (provide letter from composer granting you permission to duplicate
        and perform their work.
   •    Public Domain (provide scan of referring webpage showing work in the public domain).
   •    Custom Arrangement (provide .pdf of custom arrangement license or permission that has
        been secured from the rights holder).

9 Select “Back to Main Page” and then select “Search Events”.
10 Select {State Association} from the State dropdown and select {State Sanctioned Event}.
11 Select View/Attend for the {State Sanctioned Event}.
12 If your cheer or dance team will be attending other festivals or competitions you can
   select view/attend for each event you wish to attend that is using the NFHS Copyright
   Compliance Database.

Please don't hesitate to contact the IHSAA office should you have any questions about this process
for the NFHS Copyright Compliance Database.
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