HTCCS SHS Cheer Dance Competition

HTCCS SHS Intramurals

Updated

Rules and Regulation:

1. Each section must have minimum members of 25 and maximum of 30 (dancers). Props
men and spotters are not counted.
2. The minimum length of the performance is five (5) minutes and a maximum of seven
(7) minutes. Teams who go beyond or fall short based on the time provided will be
penalized. Every exceeding second will get a one (1) point deduction from the total
score.
3. The teams will be given thirty (30) seconds to prepare before the start of the routine and
another thirty (30) seconds to leave the performance area. Exit time will continue to run
as long as there are cheer dancers and/or props left on the performance area. Violation
of the entrance and exit time will be penalized. Every exceeding second will get a one
(1) point deduction from the total score.
4. Time will start on the first move made by the team or from any participant.
5. Pyramid-building will be allowed up to 2.5 levels. Violation will merit a five (5) point
deduction from the total score.
6. Dismounting is limited up to 2 and twisting rotation.
7. Use of pyrotechnics/fire and confetti are strictly prohibited. Violation means automatic
disqualification.
8. Drawing of lots will be done before the event at the venue and time. Participants will be
informed accordingly. The call time is 2 minutes before the performance. Late comers
will automatically be disqualified from the contest.
9. Participants must be at the venue one (1) hour before the start of the opening program.
10. Decision of judges is final and non-appealable.

Run through guidelines:

1. Cued music tapes/cds must be submitted to the musical director.

2. Team who miss their slots in the run through will no longer be allowed to rehearse.

PROPER DRESS CODE:

1. All dancers must be wearing the prescribed HTCCS SHS PE Uniform before and after the
performance as their costume.
2. Gloves, sweat bands, high-cut socks and any other add-ons are allowed for the
costumes except if its .
3. Jewelry must be removed and may not be worn.
4. Soft-soled athletic shoes with adequate support must be worn while competing. Jazz
shoes and/or boots, slippers, sandals, flip-flops, high heels, leather shoes, and bare feet
are NOT allowed.
5. Top: no cleavage, fully supported, and appropriately covered.
 6. Fingernails, including artificial nails, must be kept at an appropriate length.
7. Wigs are not allowed.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

Choreography & Synchronization 40%

Difficulty of Stunts 20%

Cheers & Music 15%

Costume & Props 10%

Overall Impact 15%

TOTAL 100%

Point Deduction Table:

VIOLATION DESCRIPTION DEDUCTION

Sportsmanship Violation of sportsmanship standards 10
Inappropriate footwear Barefeet, untied shoelaces 10
Revealing and offensive costumes, skin-toned cycling
and panty shorts, loose hats or any part of the
Inappropriate clothing 10
costume that obviously fell off because it was not
intact or secured properly
Prohibited area Stepping outside the performance area 10
Routine length Exceeds five (5) minutes/less than three (3 minutes) 1/sec
Exceeds the thirty (30) seconds entrance and thirty
Exceeds pre-set time 1/sec
(30) seconds exit
Props left on the dance floor area after the
Props left on the stage 10
performance.
Use of body oils, paints and other substance that will
Prohibited items on stage 10
compromise the dryness of the stage area.
The music contain audible foul language that is
Foul language 10
inappropriate for all audiences
Group representative at tech booth touches the
Touching the sound board 5
sound board
Large props Use of large, free standing props 10
Fall/ Trip Every wobble/shaky stunt 1
Minor falls in a partner stunt and/or pyramid that are 3
caught in a cradle position- Major falls or errors in a
5
partner stunt and/or pyramid