CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE FOR CHEERLEADERS TO
PERFORM AT NAIA SPONSORED EVENTS
CHEERLEADER POLICY
1. Pyramids higher than 2 ½ persons in height are prohibited at NAIA sectional, regional, and/or national events. (Pyramid height is measured by body lengths. A shoulder stand is defined as “2 persons in height,” a chair or shoulder sit is defined as “1 ½ persons high.”)
2. No external force shall be used by cheerleaders to propel the body at NAIA sectional, regional, and/or national events (EXAMPLES: trampoline, springboard, clasped hands, etc.)
3. Cheerleaders will adhere to the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors (AACCA) recommendations and safety guidelines for collegiate cheerleading. To obtain a copy of the policy call 1-800- 533-6583.
The cheerleaders hereby acknowledge that they
(Institution)
have been informed of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) policy on cheerleading activities at all NAIA sponsored and/or approved events. We understand that failure to abide by this policy will lead to automatic dismissal of the cheerleading squad from the facility for that day.
Each participating team will be allowed a maximum of 16 cheerleaders in uniform on the arena floor during their team's tournament games. Cheerleaders are to check in the Team/VIP Entrance of the Sanford Pentagon. They should arrive together and must be in uniform to be admitted without charge. In addition, one mascot and one sponsor will be admitted free of charge. All other persons in the cheerleading party must pay.
CHEERLEADER ROSTER
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6. 13. (Sponsor)
7. 14. (Mascot)
INSTITUTION EVENT
Signature of Sponsor/AD or Supervisor DATE
NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE DATE
Notice: Will your institution’s band be participating in the tournament? Yes No
Please return this form to Marc Burchard no later than Monday, March 5th
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Teams must also bring a signed copy of this form with them to the Sanford Pentagon