Guidelines
Rising Stars
GRADES
Pre-K, K, 1, 2
GRADES
Pre-K, K, 1, 2
Shooting Stars
GRADES
2, 3, 4
GRADES
2, 3, 4
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MYCCA Invitational Guidelines: All divisions state the highest degree of
difficulty allowed. Not all stunts mentioned are required. If a team does
not comply with the guidelines, they will be subjected to deductions. Each
organization is required to follow the MYCCA Guidelines, National
Federation Spirit Rules, and The Maine Principals' Association Rules.
Rising Stars: Pre-K, K, 1, 2
**20 Participants Maximum
There is one division for all teams at this level. Teams in
this division will not be scored. They will receive comment sheet only. All
teams in this division will receive participation awards.
Stunts Allowed:
Thigh Stands and variations of thigh stands
Kneeling Thigh Stands and variations of kneeling thigh stands
Basic Dismounts only, intermediate and advanced dismounts not permitted.
*Back Spotters are required on all stunts
*Stunts must remain stationary
*Every stunt must stay at Thigh Stand level or below
*Spotters must have physical contact at all times
*As long as the top person has one foot on the ground a back spotter is
not required
Dismounts to the performing surface shall have assisted landings.
Shooting Stars: 2, 3, 4
**20 Participants Maximum
All teams will receive participation awards. Participation awards will be
given in the order of appearance. Teams in this division will be scored and
placing will be written on their score sheet, but no placing will be announced.
Division 1
Stunts Allowed:
Prep level stunts with basic dismounts only, intermediate and advanced
dismounts are not permitted
One-legged stunts at prep level are not permitted
*Back spotters are required on all stunts EXCEPT for shoulder sits, prep
level V-Sits, Chair, Triple-Base Deadman lift, Triple-base Extended
Suspended Splits, Double Base vertical T-Lift and Triple base Swedish fall
provided all 3 bases face the top person.
*Stunts must remain stationary
*Front Spotters are strongly recommended on all prep level
stunts
*As long as the top person has one foot on the ground a back spotter is
not required
Division 2
Stunts Allowed:
Thigh Stand variations, one leg must remain at thigh level or lower at all
times
Basic Dismounts only, intermediate and advanced dismounts are
not permitted
*Back Spotters are required for all stunts
*Stunts must remain stationary
*Front Spotters are strongly recommended on all prep level
stunts
*As long as the top person has one foot on the ground a back spotter is
not required
Dismounts to the performing surface shall have assisted landings.
Shining Stars: 4, 5, 6
**20 Participants Maximum
Division 1
Stunts Allowed:
Extension and prep level stunts with basic & intermediate dismounts only,
advanced dismounts not permitted. May perform one-legged stunts at
prep level. Basket tosses not permitted, launches not permitted.
Division 2
Stunts Allowed:
Prep level stunts with basic & intermediate dismounts only, advanced
dismounts not permitted. One-legged stunts not permitted, basket tosses
not permitted, launches not permitted, extension level stunts not
permitted.
*Back spotters are required on all stunts EXCEPT for shoulder sits, prep
level V-Sits, Chair, Triple-Base Deadman lift, Triple-base Extended
Suspended Splits, Double Base vertical T-Lift and Triple base Swedish fall
provided all 3 bases face the top person.
*Front Spotters are strongly recommended for safety, but
not required
*As long as the top person has one foot on the ground a back spotter is
not required
Dismounts to the performing surface shall have assisted landings.
Super Stars: Middle School, 6, 7, 8
**20 Participants Maximum
Division 1
Stunts Allowed:
Advanced stunts at extension level, Advanced dismounts are permitted (No
Double Twists)
Basket tosses and launches are not permitted
Back spotters are required for all stunts in which the
supporting arms of the bases are fully extended above the head, except
for: Chair, Russian Lift, Torch, Double Base Split Catch, Triple Base Dead
Man Lift, Triple Base Extended Suspended Splits, Double Base Vertical T-lift
Division 2
Stunts Allowed:
Basic two-legged Extension level stunts and/OR prep level one-legged
stunts are permitted with basic and intermediate dismounts, Advanced
dismounts are permitted at prep level only
Launches and Basket Tosses are not permitted
*Back Spotters are required for all stunts EXCEPT for shoulder sits, prep
level V-Sits, Chair, Triple-Base Deadman lift, Triple-base Extended
Suspended Splits, Double Base vertical T-Lift and Triple base Swedish fall
provided all 3 bases face the top person.
*Front Spotters are strongly recommended for safety, but
not required
*As long as the top person has one foot on the ground a back spotter is
not required
MYCCA Invitational Guidelines: All divisions state the highest degree of
difficulty allowed. Not all stunts mentioned are required. If a team does
not comply with the guidelines, they will be subjected to deductions. Each
organization is required to follow the MYCCA Guidelines, National
Federation Spirit Rules and The Maine Principals' Association Rules.
*20 Participants maximum
*Dismounts to the performing surface shall have assisted landings
*Routine must be a maximum of three (3) minutes
*Must perform four (4) eight counts of whole team dance (two (2) eight
counts must be consecutive)
*Must perform three (3) different whole team jumps
*Must perform partner stunts/pyramids according to guidelines above
*Must perform some type of tumbling skill
Dismount Definitions:
Basic: Hand to Hand, Shrug, Shove Wrap, Pencil Down
Intermediate: Cradle
Advanced: Twist, Tuck Out, Toe Touch, Scissor Kick, X Out, Double Nine, Lib
Kick Out
NOTE: Basket tosses and launches are NOT PERMITTED for any
youth/middle school team and the total number of twists from dismounts
may NOT exceed more then one rotation (except for 1/4 turns to
accommodate side facing stunts to catch in a front facing cradle)
difficulty allowed. Not all stunts mentioned are required. If a team does
not comply with the guidelines, they will be subjected to deductions. Each
organization is required to follow the MYCCA Guidelines, National
Federation Spirit Rules, and The Maine Principals' Association Rules.
Rising Stars: Pre-K, K, 1, 2
**20 Participants Maximum
There is one division for all teams at this level. Teams in
this division will not be scored. They will receive comment sheet only. All
teams in this division will receive participation awards.
Stunts Allowed:
Thigh Stands and variations of thigh stands
Kneeling Thigh Stands and variations of kneeling thigh stands
Basic Dismounts only, intermediate and advanced dismounts not permitted.
*Back Spotters are required on all stunts
*Stunts must remain stationary
*Every stunt must stay at Thigh Stand level or below
*Spotters must have physical contact at all times
*As long as the top person has one foot on the ground a back spotter is
not required
Dismounts to the performing surface shall have assisted landings.
Shooting Stars: 2, 3, 4
**20 Participants Maximum
All teams will receive participation awards. Participation awards will be
given in the order of appearance. Teams in this division will be scored and
placing will be written on their score sheet, but no placing will be announced.
Division 1
Stunts Allowed:
Prep level stunts with basic dismounts only, intermediate and advanced
dismounts are not permitted
One-legged stunts at prep level are not permitted
*Back spotters are required on all stunts EXCEPT for shoulder sits, prep
level V-Sits, Chair, Triple-Base Deadman lift, Triple-base Extended
Suspended Splits, Double Base vertical T-Lift and Triple base Swedish fall
provided all 3 bases face the top person.
*Stunts must remain stationary
*Front Spotters are strongly recommended on all prep level
stunts
*As long as the top person has one foot on the ground a back spotter is
not required
Division 2
Stunts Allowed:
Thigh Stand variations, one leg must remain at thigh level or lower at all
times
Basic Dismounts only, intermediate and advanced dismounts are
not permitted
*Back Spotters are required for all stunts
*Stunts must remain stationary
*Front Spotters are strongly recommended on all prep level
stunts
*As long as the top person has one foot on the ground a back spotter is
not required
Dismounts to the performing surface shall have assisted landings.
Shining Stars: 4, 5, 6
**20 Participants Maximum
Division 1
Stunts Allowed:
Extension and prep level stunts with basic & intermediate dismounts only,
advanced dismounts not permitted. May perform one-legged stunts at
prep level. Basket tosses not permitted, launches not permitted.
Division 2
Stunts Allowed:
Prep level stunts with basic & intermediate dismounts only, advanced
dismounts not permitted. One-legged stunts not permitted, basket tosses
not permitted, launches not permitted, extension level stunts not
permitted.
*Back spotters are required on all stunts EXCEPT for shoulder sits, prep
level V-Sits, Chair, Triple-Base Deadman lift, Triple-base Extended
Suspended Splits, Double Base vertical T-Lift and Triple base Swedish fall
provided all 3 bases face the top person.
*Front Spotters are strongly recommended for safety, but
not required
*As long as the top person has one foot on the ground a back spotter is
not required
Dismounts to the performing surface shall have assisted landings.
Super Stars: Middle School, 6, 7, 8
**20 Participants Maximum
Division 1
Stunts Allowed:
Advanced stunts at extension level, Advanced dismounts are permitted (No
Double Twists)
Basket tosses and launches are not permitted
Back spotters are required for all stunts in which the
supporting arms of the bases are fully extended above the head, except
for: Chair, Russian Lift, Torch, Double Base Split Catch, Triple Base Dead
Man Lift, Triple Base Extended Suspended Splits, Double Base Vertical T-lift
Division 2
Stunts Allowed:
Basic two-legged Extension level stunts and/OR prep level one-legged
stunts are permitted with basic and intermediate dismounts, Advanced
dismounts are permitted at prep level only
Launches and Basket Tosses are not permitted
*Back Spotters are required for all stunts EXCEPT for shoulder sits, prep
level V-Sits, Chair, Triple-Base Deadman lift, Triple-base Extended
Suspended Splits, Double Base vertical T-Lift and Triple base Swedish fall
provided all 3 bases face the top person.
*Front Spotters are strongly recommended for safety, but
not required
*As long as the top person has one foot on the ground a back spotter is
not required
MYCCA Invitational Guidelines: All divisions state the highest degree of
difficulty allowed. Not all stunts mentioned are required. If a team does
not comply with the guidelines, they will be subjected to deductions. Each
organization is required to follow the MYCCA Guidelines, National
Federation Spirit Rules and The Maine Principals' Association Rules.
*20 Participants maximum
*Dismounts to the performing surface shall have assisted landings
*Routine must be a maximum of three (3) minutes
*Must perform four (4) eight counts of whole team dance (two (2) eight
counts must be consecutive)
*Must perform three (3) different whole team jumps
*Must perform partner stunts/pyramids according to guidelines above
*Must perform some type of tumbling skill
Dismount Definitions:
Basic: Hand to Hand, Shrug, Shove Wrap, Pencil Down
Intermediate: Cradle
Advanced: Twist, Tuck Out, Toe Touch, Scissor Kick, X Out, Double Nine, Lib
Kick Out
NOTE: Basket tosses and launches are NOT PERMITTED for any
youth/middle school team and the total number of twists from dismounts
may NOT exceed more then one rotation (except for 1/4 turns to
accommodate side facing stunts to catch in a front facing cradle)
Shining Stars
GRADES
4, 5, 6
GRADES
4, 5, 6
Super Stars
Middle Schools
GRADES
6, 7, 8
Middle Schools
GRADES
6, 7, 8
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