USASF Rule Changes for 2012-2013 Season

On March 28, 2012, the USASF released several new rule changes that will have a huge impact on the upcoming season as well as tryouts and team placements. Here is a quick summary of the rule changes:

UNIFORM:

• Skirts must completely cover briefs (doesn't matter if they are boy shorts) and must be a minimum of 1" past briefs. If uniform bottoms are shorts, they must have a 2" inseam
• Mid-driff or cropped tops are only allowed for Senior level teams and can't be more than 10" of stomach showing. Tops must have at least 1 strap holding it up, no tube tops.
• Make-Up: Face/eyelid rhinestones are no longer allowed. Makeup should be not be over glitzy. (Makeup rules will not be enforced until the 2013-14 season)
• Bows should not be excessive in size-generally no more than 3" in width. They should not cover the eyelid as to pose a safety risk.

TUMBLING:

• Standing fulls and standing double fulls are no longer allowed.
• Double fulls can only be in running tumbling and following a backhandspring.
• Consecutive bounding, twisting skills not allowed.

AGE GRID:

• All open team members must be a minimum of 17 years old
• No Mini 3 division anymore
• Restrictions on Youth 5 -No kick doubles in baskets, No tumbling double fulls, No twisting braced flips.
• Top age for Youth teams is now 12 instead of 11
• No longer separate Junior Coed 3 and 4 from counterpart All Girl teams
• Minimum age for senior teams, level 1-4 =10 years old. Level 5=12

2012-2013 TRYOUTS

Lakeshore Storm All-Stars will be having a SHOWCASE for their friends, family, and communities! The kids will be demonstrating their skills gained throughout the year as well as their routines that they have been competing all season! Admission to the showcase is FREE, and will be a great opportunity for everyone to see the gym and how hard our athletes have worked all year!
                Showcase: April 15 - 2:00 pm FREE ADMISSION
Open Gyms: If you, or your child, want to be a part of our Storm family, come see what practices are all about during our open gyms. Your child will have the opportunity to practice tumbling, stunting, and jumps. If you are new to the gym, please take a few minutes to come inside the office and fill out a waiver form. Your child will not be able to participate without a signed waiver! The price of open gyms are $5/day for anybody not currently on the cheer team.
                Ages 5-8: April 18 and 25: 6-7:30 pm and April 21, 28: 9:00-11:00 am
                Ages 9-14: April 17, 19, 24, 26: 5:30-7:30 pm and April 21, 28: 1:00-3:00 pm
                Ages 15-18: April 17, 19, 24, 26: 6:30-8:30 pm and April 21, 28: 11:00-1:00 pm
Tryouts: Please wear a white shirt/tank and black shorts with indoor-only shoes. Hair must be pulled back out of face in ponytail. No jewelry. We will be charging a non-refundable tryout fee** of $25. This fee will pay for your USASF membership fee, which is mandatory for all athletes during the 2012-2013 season. **If you decide not to be a part of the team, this will not be refunded.**
TRYOUT DATES: May 1, 3, AND 5 -- Please note that all 3 days are mandatory.
                 Ages 4-8: 5:30-6:30
                 Ages 9-14: 6:30-7:30
                Ages 14-18: 7:30-8:30

**We will be having a Tiny team, ages 3-5, next year too! No tryout necessary. Classes will start in the summer (probably June). Please sign up in office if you're interested!**