CYO CHEERLEADING GUIDELINES

DK – D4 Jumps

• All jumps and jump combinations allowed. Tumbling

• Forward and backward rolls

• Forward and backward walkovers

• Roundoffs

• Cartwheels (series cartwheels allowed)

  Stunts

• No inversions (the head can never be below the hips).

• No release stunt transitions other than a reload from a cradle position.

• A coach is required as a spotter for all stunts. A spotter is required for all

• No spinning/twisting.

• Allow all skills prep level and below.

• A standing stunt at prep level must be double based and standing on both feet.

  Dismounts

• No spinning/twisting

• No released dismounts (bump down, regrab hands, use a post and pop down, etc.) Pyramids

• Follow stunt rules. Baskets

• Not allowed.

  D6 Jumps

• All jumps and connections to tumbling allowed. Tumbling

• Non‐twisting standing handsprings and standing back tucks allowed.

• No series or connected airborne tumbling and no twisting airborne skills. Stunts

• No inversions (the head can never be below the hips).

• No release stunt transitions other than a reload from a cradle position.

• A spotter is required for all stunts.

• Half twist loading allowed.

• Full twist to a loading position allowed.

• Double base extensions allowed.

• Liberties and liberty hitches at prep level allowed.

  Dismounts

• Non‐twisting cradles and pop downs allowed. Pyramids

• Follow stunt rules. Baskets

• Not allowed.