Level 1 Stunts
Stunting is a hard category to understand, even some judges don't know all of the rules, as our youth team found out at our first competition when the safety judge said one of our stunts was out of our division, when it really wasn't.
First a little cheer stunts 101 -
base - a cheerleader standing on the floor holding another cheerleader
flier - a cheerleader who is being help up by other cheerleaders
prep level - aka elevator level, when a base is holding a flier at shoulder level
partner stunt - a stunt in which the flier is not connected to another flier
pyramid - a stunt in which two or more fliers are connected
cradle - while in a stationary stunt the bases throw the flier in the air and catch her.
Level 1 partner stunts -
Fliers are permitted to be at prep level or below.
Fliers must stay on two feet when they are at prep level.
Fliers may stand on one foot if they are below prep level.
Fliers may do up to a quarter of a turn while entering a stunt.
Fliers may not flip or go upside down while stunting.
Straight cradles only.
There are a few exceptions to the prep level or below rule:
Examples of stunts that are not considered “extended stunts”: Chairs, torches,
flat backs, arm-n-arms and straddle lifts. These are stunts where the bases arms are
extended overhead, but are NOT considered to be “extended stunts” since the height of
the body of the top person is similar to a shoulder/prep level stunt.
flat backs, arm-n-arms and straddle lifts. These are stunts where the bases arms are
extended overhead, but are NOT considered to be “extended stunts” since the height of
the body of the top person is similar to a shoulder/prep level stunt.
You might be saying "what?" because you don't know what any of those are, well here are some pictures to help you.
Prep - aka elevator
Extension
Chair
Flat back variation, pretty girl flat back
Arm in arm variation - hanging lib arm in arm
Thigh Stand, below prep level
straddle sitLevel 1 pyramids -
Fliers may go above prep level if they are connected to two others at or below prep level by arms/hands contact, the connection must be made prior to the execution of the skill.
Fliers may stand on one foot at prep level but must be connected to two others at or below prep level by arms/hands contact, the connection must be made prior to the execution of the skill.
Straight cradles only.
Level 1 Stunts
A. 1. A spotter is required for all stunts at shoulder level and above (exception: shoulder
sits and straddle sits). (Example: suspended splits, flat-bodied positions, extension
preps, etc).
Clarification: The center base in an extended v-sit may be considered a spotter as long as
they are in a position to protect the head and shoulders of the top person.
2. Extended stunts are not allowed (see definition of extended stunts in glossary). A stunt
may not be held at or pass through an extended position.
Clarification: If it is obvious to the safety judge that the intent of the stunt group is to gain a
competitive advantage by passing through an extended position, then it is a violation of
this rule. Taking the top person above the head of the bases would be illegal.
B. Single leg stunts are only allowed below shoulder (prep) level.
Clarification: If the primary bases squat, go to their knees or drop the overall height of the
stunt and hold the top person at their shoulder level, this skill would be considered shoulder
level and therefore illegal, regardless of the back spot’s positioning.
C. Twisting stunts and transitions are allowed up to ¼ twists by the top person.
D. During transitions, all bases need to remain in contact with the stunt. Transitional stunts may
not involve changing bases.
E. Free flipping or assisted flipping stunts and transitions are not allowed.
F. No stunt, pyramid, or individual may move over or under another separate stunt, pyramid or
individual (example: shoulder sits walking under prep).
G. Pendulum and pendulum style transitional stunts, where the top person falls away from
the original bases, must use at least three stationary catchers, at least two of which are
not original bases. Physical contact must be maintained with all of the original base(s).
H. Single based split catches are not allowed.
I. Single based double awesomes/cupies require a separate spotter for each top person.
sits and straddle sits). (Example: suspended splits, flat-bodied positions, extension
preps, etc).
Clarification: The center base in an extended v-sit may be considered a spotter as long as
they are in a position to protect the head and shoulders of the top person.
2. Extended stunts are not allowed (see definition of extended stunts in glossary). A stunt
may not be held at or pass through an extended position.
Clarification: If it is obvious to the safety judge that the intent of the stunt group is to gain a
competitive advantage by passing through an extended position, then it is a violation of
this rule. Taking the top person above the head of the bases would be illegal.
B. Single leg stunts are only allowed below shoulder (prep) level.
Clarification: If the primary bases squat, go to their knees or drop the overall height of the
stunt and hold the top person at their shoulder level, this skill would be considered shoulder
level and therefore illegal, regardless of the back spot’s positioning.
C. Twisting stunts and transitions are allowed up to ¼ twists by the top person.
D. During transitions, all bases need to remain in contact with the stunt. Transitional stunts may
not involve changing bases.
E. Free flipping or assisted flipping stunts and transitions are not allowed.
F. No stunt, pyramid, or individual may move over or under another separate stunt, pyramid or
individual (example: shoulder sits walking under prep).
G. Pendulum and pendulum style transitional stunts, where the top person falls away from
the original bases, must use at least three stationary catchers, at least two of which are
not original bases. Physical contact must be maintained with all of the original base(s).
H. Single based split catches are not allowed.
I. Single based double awesomes/cupies require a separate spotter for each top person.
L1 Stunts - Inversions
1. All inversions must maintain contact with the performance surface (Example: supported
handstand).
LEVEL 1 PYRAMIDS
A. Pyramids must follow Level 1 "Stunts" and "Dismounts" rules and are allowed up to 2 high.
B. Top person must receive primary support from a base.
C. Two leg extended stunts
1. Two leg extended stunts must be braced by at least two persons at prep level or below
with hand/arm connection only.
2. The connection must be made at or below prep level.
D. Single leg stunts at prep level
1. Single leg stunts at prep level must be braced by at least two persons at prep level or
below with hand/arm connection only.
2. The connection must be made prior to executing single leg stunt and must be made at or
below prep level.
E. No stunt, pyramid, or individual may move over or under another separate stunt, pyramid or
individual.
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