Common use of JUDGING CRITERIA Clause in Contracts

JUDGING CRITERIA. A. The judges will score the squads according to the judging criteria on a 100 point system. The total accumulated point value will be averaged against the number of judges and technical deductions will be taken from the average score. In keeping with the proper role of cheerleading, emphasis will be placed on practicality of material. 1. Communication (15 points in cheer, 10 points in routine ) a. Cheer - 5 points for practicality of material in routine (use of signs, effectiveness of cheer and sideline chant words) and 10 points for voice inflection, eye contact, facial expression b. Routine - voice inflection, eye contact, facial expression 2. Fundamental Skills (45 points in cheer, 50 points in routine) a. Cheer - 15 points for motions (strong, sharp, arm levels, synchronization), 10 points for tumbling, 10 points for jumps, and 10 points for partner stunts/pyramids b. Routine - 10 point for motions (strong, sharp, arm levels, synchronization), 10 points for tumbling, 10 points for jumps, 10 points for partner stunts, and 10 points for pyramids 3. Group Techniques (20 points) - 10 points for synchronization (group timing in motions, stunts, tumbling, jumps, and dance) and 10 points for formations and spacing (use of the floor, formation changes, and symmetrical spacing) 4. Overall Effect (10 points) - crowd appeal (choreography, continuity, transitions, and visual effect) 5. Sportsmanship (10 points) - the style the cheerleaders demonstrate, the squad should be enthusiastic about the material but should refrain from taunting or bragging gestures that are inconsistent with the squad’s ability to lead the crowd in support of the athletic team B. For the routine division, a rubric will be implemented and a copy of the rubric is available online.

JUDGING CRITERIA. A. The judges will score the squads according to the judging criteria on a 100 point system. The total accumulated point value will be averaged against the number of judges and technical deductions will be taken from the average score. In keeping with the proper role of cheerleading, emphasis will be placed on practicality of material. 1. Communication (15 points in cheer, 10 points in routine ) a. Cheer - 5 points for practicality of material in routine (use of signs, effectiveness of cheer and sideline chant words) and 10 points for voice inflection, eye contact, facial expression b. Routine - voice inflection, eye contact, facial expression 2. Fundamental Skills (45 points in cheer, 50 points in routine) a. Cheer - 15 points for motions (strong, sharp, arm levels, synchronization), 10 points for tumbling, 10 points for jumps, and 10 points for partner stunts/pyramids b. Routine - 10 point for motions (strong, sharp, arm levels, synchronization), 10 points for tumbling, 10 points for jumps, 10 points for partner stunts, and 10 points for pyramids 3. Group Techniques (20 points) - 10 points for synchronization (group timing in motions, stunts, tumbling, jumps, and dance) and 10 points for formations and spacing (use of the floor, formation changes, and symmetrical spacing) 4. Overall Effect (10 points) - crowd appeal (choreography, continuity, transitions, and visual effect) 5. Sportsmanship (10 points) - the style the cheerleaders demonstrate, the squad should be enthusiastic about the material but should refrain from taunting or bragging gestures that are inconsistent with the squad’s ability to lead the crowd in support of the athletic team B. For the routine division, a rubric will be implemented implemented, and a copy of the rubric is available online.