USASF Scoring System - CheerABILITIES
USASF Scoring System - CheerABILITIES
NOTE : Routines will be evaluated only during Rounds 1 and 2 of the EA International Championship .
A CheerABILITIES routine in should be comprised of typical routine categories , i . e .. opening , standing tumbling , running tumbling , jumps , pyramid , stunt , dance , etc . It should contain important characteristics such as visual effects and purposeful movement while projecting a high level of energy . Keep in mind , some athletes on a team may not be able to achieve perfect execution of skills because of their differing abilities . Focus on attempt of skills verses technique . Technique will only be as good as their ability allows .
BUILDING SKILLS ( 1.0 - 10.0 )
The following will be considered :
• Original variety of stunts and pyramid based on the ability of top persons , bases and spotters .
• Visual elements created and correct body positions , if ability allows .
• Transitions in and out of building skills , to include the creativity , timing from skill to skill .
• Limited to no coaches standing in front of the skills counting and directing stunt groups .
• Confidence athletes display during building skills .
• Building Technique ( Top Person , Base ( s ) and Spotter ( s )
Judges will not penalize or comment on bent legs in body positions or bent arms by top persons during building skills .
TUMBLING SKILLS ( 1.0 - 10.0 )
The following will be considered :
• Attempt of a variety of skills and the connection of skills in running and standing tumbling .
• Attempt of a correct approach .
• Timing of the approach or first steps into a skill or skills during group pass ( es ).
• Connected skills , i . e ., cartwheel - forward roll by majority of the team or in groups
• Tumbling Technique ( Including a clean position after the pass )
Judges will not penalize for athletes attempting a cartwheel or round off which may include ; running across the floor with arms up , dipping down / touching floor and standing back up . No penalty will be given for athletes that land in a flat position after a roll due to issues completing the skill .
JUMPS ( 1.0 - 10.0 )
The following will be considered :
• Timing of the choreographed approach prior to a jump or jumps . Ex : clap , prep / punch , dip approach , etc .
• The attempt of a variety of jumps and the transitions between jumps .
Judges will not penalize for toes that are not pointed , bent legs , low height or timing of landing .
ROUTINE COMPOSITION / CREATIVITY ( 1.0 - 20.0 )
The following will be considered :
• Pace and flow
• Innovative , visual , and creative ideas
• Additional skills used to enhance the overall appeal . Ex : motions while moving in transitions or a transition into a building skill or out of a building skill etc .
• Utilizing all athletes throughout routine and purposeful placement of those athletes to highlight their abilities
Judges will not penalize a team for lack of skills but will give credit to teams with innovative skill sets and skills that fit the overall capabilities of the team .
FORMATIONS & TRANSITIONS ( 1.0 - 10.0 )
The following will be considered :
• Spacing , timing , seamless patterns of movement , use of floor , and visual elements . * Keep in mind , there may be a few athletes that do not move or simply take a few steps forward , backward , side-to-side or crouch down , turn in a circle and stand back up . In these cases credit and comment on spacing in formations .
• A variety of original movement without buddies leading or coaxing the athletes across the floor .
Judges will not penalize for buddies or assistants pushing wheelchairs or assisting sight impaired athletes to their spots . 17