Scoring Process 2011-2012
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Cheer America Point Deduction System 2012
Stunt Bobbles
Bobbles during stunting skills will result in a .5 deduction for each occurrence.
Examples:
- Stunts and pyramids that almost drop/fall but are saved
- Incomplete twisting cradles
- Knee or hand touching ground during cradle or dismount
- Severe balance checks
Stunt Falls
Falls during stunting skills will result in a 1.0 deduction for each occurrence.
Examples:
- Drops from individual stunt to a cradle
- Drops from individual stunt to a pop down dismount
Stunt Falls Major (Major)
Falls during stunting skills will result in a 1.5 deduction for each occurrence.
Examples:
- Fall from individual stunt to the ground (top person lands on ground or multiple bases land on ground)
Stunt or Pyramid Collapse
Collapses during a stunt or pyramid skills will result in a 2.0 deduction for each occurrence.
Examples:
- If a stunt drops to the ground (1.5) and then rebuilds in the same stunt sequence and drops again (1.5), the maximum deduction issued will be a 2.0.
- If only an individual stunt performs an error during the pyramid sequence, then only a 1.0 or 1.5 deduction will be assessed.
Athlete Bobbles
Bobbles during individual skills will result in a .25 deduction for each occurrence.
Examples:
- Hands down on tumbling
- Knees touch ground in back handspring
Athlete Falls
Falls during individual skills will result in a .5 deduction for each occurrence.
Examples:
- Drops to the floor during individual skills (tumbling, jumps, etc.)
Time Limit Violations
Time limit violations are as follows
- 3-5 seconds over time will result in a .5 deduction
- 6-10 seconds over time will result in a 1.0 deduction
- 11 or more seconds over time will result in a 2.0 deduction
Safety Violation/Skills Performed Out of Level
Safety violations will result in a 2.0 deduction for each occurrence
Boundary Violations
All skills must originate and be completed within the competition boundary. No lineups, skills, or transitions are allowed outside of the competition boundary. Anytime a participant unintentionally steps outside the competition boundary, they must return immediately. The competition boundary is defined as the actual spring floor, the carpet bonded foam panels that connect to the spring floor, and any additional border that supports the spring floor. Excessive out of bounds includes stepping, with both feet, completely off of the performance mat and its borders. (Stepping on, or just past the white tape is not a boundary violation).
