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General Guidelines
The EA International Championship competition will follow the most recent version of the USASF and IASF general rules and age grids . Refer to USASF . net / rules or IASFworlds . net for details .
Performance Area A . CHEER : Approximate floor size will be 54 feet wide by 42 feet deep ( 9 panels ). All skills , lineups , skills , or transitions must be competed within the performance boundary . The performance boundary is defined as the actual floor / spring floor , the carpet bonded foam panels that connect to the spring floor , and any additional border that supports / surrounds the floor .
B . DANCE : The performance floor surface will be a Marley floor with a center line from the front to the back . The performance floor is 53.7 feet wide and 50 feet deep . The Marley floor is comprised of 10 strips , each 5 feet 3.5 inches wide . Each performance floor is on a stage . Each stage measures 60 feet wide and 56 feet deep .
C . A sign or prop may not be thrown outside the performing area . Signs or props may be placed or dropped outside the competition boundary by a team member who must remain inside the competition boundary area . All center markers are prohibited .
Music and Limitations
A . Timing will begin with the first movement , voice , or note of music , whichever comes first . Timing will end with the last movement , last voice , or note of music , whichever comes last . B . Routines may not exceed 2:30 minutes C . All introductions ( tumbling , entrances , chants , spellouts , etc .) are considered part of the routine and are timed as part of the performance . There should not be any organized exits or other activities after the official ending of the routine .
D . Routine music used at the EA International Championship must comply with applicable copyright law . At the EA International Championship , all teams must provide proof of licensing . This will be reviewed during roster check appointments . See page 7 . This may include : 1 . proof of purchase from an approved music provider . 2 . if using a single song , the receipt from the song ’ s purchase .
3 . if using an editor , proof-of-purchase from an approved provider and proof of licensing for all sound effects and voice-overs included in the mix . Editors do not have to be on the preferred provider list but must be able to provide teams these required proofs of purchase and licensing . NOTE : If you have additional questions about the music guidelines , please contact your USASF regional director .
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Teams may not use Disney themes nor costumes that resemble Disney characters . However , Disney music is acceptable if the music licensing guidelines are followed . Each team is required to assign a responsible adult who knows the routine and music to stay at the music station during the team ’ s performance . This representative is responsible for starting the music and stopping the music in case of technical malfunction or injury . Please make sure that all devices are fully charged , placed in airplane mode , and the volume is turned up .
Athlete Behavior
A . Athletes participating in the EA International Championship are expected to demonstrate the highest levels of sportsmanship , respect and support throughout the entire event . On occasion there have been concerns that not all teams consistently uphold a high standard of decorum during the periods surrounding their performances in the competition venues . Additionally , some club members and fans have also been observed not adhering to the expected standards of conduct when viewing the routines .
B . When teams are introduced , they are expected to take the floor within a 30-second window and assume the starting position for their routine . At the conclusion of the routine , competitors are expected to exit the performance floor immediately , again within a 30- second window of time .
C . From the time the team is announced the protocol for entering and leaving the competition floor is expected to reflect a team environment .
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