USASF Scoring System- CheerABILITIES
USASF Scoring System- CheerABILITIES
MOTIONS( 1.0- 10.0)
The following will be considered:
• A variety of motions that create visuals through levels and creative formations.
• Memorization of the motions from most athletes in the group.
• Timing of motions as a group and attempt of placement.
Judges will not penalize for bent arms, imperfect placement, or 1-2 athletes lacking precise timing.
DANCE( 1.0- 10.0)
The following will be considered:
• Variety of movements that enhance the musicality and levels throughout the section that create unique visuals.
• How well the team dances as a group rather than the execution of body placement.
• Endurance and the ability to maintain timing, project high energy level, pace / speed, and overall movement of the dance as a whole.
• Appropriate athletic moves.
Judges will not penalize for athletes standing in a single formation, 1-2 athletes lacking precise timing, or imperfect body placement.
OVERALL IMPRESSION( 1.0- 20.0)
The following will be considered:
• Pace of movements that enhance the energy throughout the routine and how well it is executed.
• Visuals created because of good timing, use of skills and placement that also enhance musicality.
• Athletes projecting confidence with energetic expression through facials, connecting with the audience, displaying pure joy throughout the routine and not relying on constant reminders from the coaches at the front of the floor.
• Incorporation of all athletes throughout the routine.
Judges will not penalize nor comment on lack of skills or abilities.
BUILDING JUDGE NOTE( ELITE DIVISION) If an Assistant fulfills a required building role( required base, spotter, top person) the team will be given a ZERO in the Building Category on the score sheet( regardless of the number of groups).
TUMBLING JUDGE NOTE( ELITE DIVISION) If an Assistant spots or assists tumbling the team will be given a ZERO in the Tumbling Category on the score sheet( regardless of the number of athletes). NOTE: An Assistant may help an athlete up after a forward roll to get to their feet and it will NOT result in a ZERO in the Tumbling Category.
LEGALITY OFFICIAL NOTES
• CheerABILITIES rules can be found here: USASF Rules.
• If a team breaks one of the CheerAbility General Rules it is a. 25 legality penalty.
• If an Assistant spots or assists tumbling it is a. 25 legality penalty, per occurrence.
• If an Assistant assists a skill to help put it back up, stabilize it, save the stunt, help the top person stay up, etc. they will be given a 1.0 legality penalty, per occurrence.
NOTE: If an athlete is assisted due to a fall or near fall, the Assistant can help them safely get down without incurring a deduction.
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