This video is illegal for Sr5 Restricted because braced flips are NOT ALLOWED to twist. The braced flip in this video has a 1/2 twist.

492 people chose “Legal”
239 people chose “Illegal” (the correct answer)
13 people chose “Legal for left handed cheerleaders only.”

This video is illegal for Level 3 because Release Moves in Level 3 must start below prep level.

213 people chose “Legal”
236 people chose “Illegal” (the correct answer)
18 people chose “I don’t have a clue.”

Many people think this video is an illegal Level 3 Release Move because of the twist. However, the top person is never released. If you look closely, you will see that one of the bases remains holding on at all times which makes this a legal transition and not a release move at all.

226 people chose “Legal” (the correct answer)
166 people chose “Illegal”
18 people chose “I don’t have a clue.”

This video is legal for Level 2 because leap frogs STUNTS are legal starting in this level. There are no rules restricting bases that throw the leap frog from running up and catching the leap frog.

84 people chose “Legal” (the correct answer)
46 people chose “Illegal”
4 people chose “I don’t have a clue.”

These guidelines show both what is coming into play this season but what is also coming in the next few years. When reading this document, please pay attention to the dates above each topic.
2012-13 USASF Image and Appearance Guidelines

Per the message from the Board of Directors posted on April 5th, clarifying the rules being made, below is a link to the USASF Age Grid. Please note that the Age Grid has been broken out to Domestic (U.S. teams) and International (non-U.S. teams). The level rules are also updated.
2012-13 USASF Age Grid
2012-13 IASF Age Grid

The form for sending in rules suggestions is now up for all member coaches to use:
Rules Suggestion Form

If you are interested in how the rules process works, we have to PDF’s that explain this process. They both say the same thing but one is simplified and the other is more detailed.

Rules Process Simplified

Rules Process Detailed

Scroll down to the bottom right hand of this page for instructions.

 The last update to the rules were on October 28, 2011. 

This is the new USASF Rules site. It is a work in progress and will make the rules easier to understand and create greater consistency for the industry.