SPOTTER POLICY IN REHEARSAL AREAS ( continued )
D . Additional Spotters — Definition : Individuals on the rehearsal floor provided as a safety precaution to spot certain elements of a routine during rehearsal only .
Additional spotters : 1 . must meet the eligibility requirements to enter the warmup room .
2 . should only be used during the stunt , pyramid , and / or basket toss sections . Additional spotters are provided by the team for added safety and should stand at the back of the floor when not spotting those sections .
3 . should not touch , assist , or save skills being performed . Additional spotters should only be used to prevent a fall to the rehearsal floor .
4 . should be dressed so that they are presentable , professional , and distinguishable from the performing athletes . Team-provided additional spotters should not wear clothing similar to the performing team ’ s uniform .
5 . should not dress or act in a manner that distracts from the athletes and their performance .
6 . should be at least 18 years old and familiar with spotting the skills of the performing team . NOTE : To provide the safest competitive environment , teams should not attempt skills beyond their ability level .
VIII . INTERRUPTION OF PERFORMANCE
A . Unforeseen Circumstances If , in the opinion of the competition officials , a team ’ s routine is interrupted because of failure of the competition equipment , facilities , or other factors attributable to the competition rather than the team , the team affected or competition officials may stop the routine . The degree and effect of the interruption will be determined by the competition officials . The competition officials will determine if the team will be allowed to perform at a later time . If decided by officials , the team will perform the routine again in its entirety , but will be evaluated ONLY from the point where the interruption occurred . The spot in the schedule where the re-performance is to take place is at the sole discretion of competition officials .
B . Fault of Team In the event a team ’ s routine is interrupted because of failure of the team ’ s own representative , is non-injury related , equipment and / or music related , the team must continue the routine . The degree and effect of the interruption will be determined by the competition officials and a possible penalty will be assessed . The competition officials will determine if the team will be allowed to perform at a later time . If decided by officials , the team will perform the routine again in its entirety , but will be evaluated ONLY from the point where the interruption occurred . The spot in the schedule where the re-performance is to take place is at the sole discretion of competition officials .
C . Injury
1 . The only individuals that may stop a routine for injury are : a . competition officials , b . the club owner / head coach from the team performing , or c . an injured individual .
2 . The competition officials will determine if the team will be allowed to perform at a later time . If the competition officials allow a routine to be performed at a later time , the spot in the schedule where the re-performance is to take place is at the sole discretion of competition officials . If permitted to perform again the team must ( pending the injury ’ s impact on the routine ) perform the routine again in its entirety , but will be evaluated ONLY from the point where the interruption occurred .
3 . If a team needs to re-perform a routine but fails to do the routine in its entirety , ( example : throwing a back tuck instead of the full twist thrown in the original performance ) then this team may receive a penalty at the discretion of competition officials .
4 . The injured athlete that wishes to perform may not return to the competition floor unless : a . The competition officials receive clearance from : first , the medical personnel attending to that athlete , the parent / guardian ( if present ) AND THEN the head coach / director of the competing team . b . If the medical personnel do not clear the athlete , the athlete can only return to the competition if a parent or legal guardian in attendance signs a return to participation waiver ( excluding a suspected concussion ). c .
In the event of a suspected concussion , the athlete cannot return to perform without clearance from a licensed medical professional that has training related to head injuries ( medical doctor or designated official specifically trained in concussion management ), even with a waiver from a parent or legal guardian . d . We encourage you to be familiar with suspected concussion laws applicable in the state where the competition is being held .
IX . HOW TO HANDLE PROCEDURAL QUESTIONS Any question concerning the rules or procedures of the tournament will be handled exclusively by one designated representative of the team ( i . e . club owner / director , coach or captain ) and will be directed only to a competition official . Such questions should be made prior to the team ’ s competition performance . Any questions concerning the team ’ s performance should be made to a competition official immediately after the team ’ s performance .
X . INTERPRETATIONS AND RULINGS Any interpretation of any aspect of these Rules and Regulations or any decision involving any other aspect of the tournament will be rendered by the Worlds Competition Rules Committee . The Worlds Competition Rules Committee will render a judgment in an effort to ensure that the tournament proceeds in a manner consistent with the general spirit and goals of the tournament . The Rules Committee will consist at minimum of the Tournament Director , Head Judge , the USASF Rules Committee Chair and / or a tournament official designated by the Chair . The Tournament Director may appoint additional qualified members to those listed above to be members of the Worlds Competition Rules Committee .
XI . FINALITY OF DECISIONS By participating in this championship , each team agrees that the decisions by the judges will be final and will not be subject for review . Each team acknowledges the necessity for the judges to make prompt and fair decisions in this competition and each team therefore expressly waives any legal , equitable , administrative or procedural review of such decisions .
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