Substitutes at Bid Events
Substitutes at Bid Events
All USASF athletes competing at a bid-qualifying event must be listed on the official roster as active athletes and compete on Day 1. Should a team need to make substitutions on Day 2 of the event, they are allowed to replace a limited number of active athletes with reserve athletes for the second performance. The maximum number of substitutions allowed per team on Day 2 is limited:
Teams
Maximum Substitutes on Day 2 of bid-event
Senior Extra Small / Coed 3 Senior Small / Coed 3 Senior Medium / Coed 4 Senior Large / Coed 6 IASF Divisions 4
Coaches must notify the event producer of any Day 1 – to – Day 2 substitutions. All changes must meet eligibility requirements. Day 1 athletes on the bid-winning team are considered original team members, and Day 2 reserve athletes are recognized as eligible substitutes.
Roster Accuracy & Enforcement
Clubs are responsible for ensuring that rosters submitted at Worlds bid competitions are accurate, reflect the athletes who competed on the floor and comply with cheer athlete bid limitations.
Violations & Consequences
• Any team or club found in violation at a bid-qualifying event will be ineligible to receive a bid.
• If a bid has already been awarded, it will be forfeited.
• Teams making improper substitutions / alternate assignments, using illegal athletes, or allowing crossovers may face the following penalties:
◦ Disqualification
◦ Fines
◦ Repayment of funds received through a paid / partial-paid bid
◦ Denial of participation( for the team and / or entire club) in future events, including the next Cheerleading Worlds
◦ USASF membership revocation
◦ Other disciplinary actions as determined by the USASF Compliance Committee
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