Competitive Cheerleading

IHSA Administrator

Susie Knoblauch

Cheer Rules

For a resource of current cheerleading safety rules for high school cheerleading please refer to:  http://cheerrules.com/

For information regarding current education on cheerleading safety, please refer to: http://www.cheersafe.org/

The American Association of Cheer Coaches and Administrators (AACCA) provides resources at the following link:  https://aacca.org/

Associations

Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association

Competitive Cheer Officials of Illinois (CCOI)

Illinois High School Cheerleading Coaches Organization (IHSCCO)

IHSA State Series Programs
are available from
IHSAStore.com

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State Final Competition

Sectionals: Sat., Jan. 30, 2021

State Finals: Fri.-Sat., Feb. 5-6, 2021

Site: Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington | Directions | Parking | Entrance Locations
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Tickets: $10 per session | To Order Friday AM Tickets | To Order Friday PM Tickets | To Order Saturday Tickets
Lodging: Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau  Hotel Listings
Streaming: NFHS Network  -  Order Digital Download of State Series Event
Apparel & Souvenirs: Minerva
Preview: IHSAState
 

Announcements

2020-21 NFHS Spirit Rules Changes Press Release

2020-21 NFHS Spirit Rules Changes

Basketball Sideline Rules—Free throw lane extended

As a reminder, NFHS Spirit Rule 2-1-10 prohibits spirit teams from coming on the playing area/floor during a 30 second time out in a basketball game. 

A maximum of twelve (12) sideline cheerleaders and one (1) mascot in costume may be on the floor at any state series basketball contest.

Purchase your copy of the NFHS Spirit Rulebook at IHSAStore.com

 

Resources

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