NLCA RULES & REGULATIONS

Our Rules & Regulations for all levels are below. Also see our Spotting Reference Book

GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

1. All teams must be supervised during all official functions by a qualified director/coach and teacher advisor.

2. Coaches must require proficiency before skill progression. Coaches must consider the individual, group, and team skill levels with regard to proper performance level placement.

3. Due to the nature of the sport, a good aerobic-type running shoe is recommended for all members of a team. These should have proper ankle and arch support and a simple tread.

4. All teams, gyms, coaches and directors should have an emergency response plan in the event of an injury.

5. Soft-soled shoes must be worn while competing. No dance shoes/boots, and/or gymnastics slippers (or similar) allowed. Shoes must have a solid sole. If you can roll it up and put it in your pocket, it’s illegal.

6. Uniforms should be standard cheerleading uniforms, (i.e.: tops, skirts, shorts or pants, socks, and shoes)

7. Jewelry of any kind including but not limited to ear, nose, tongue, belly button and facial rings, clear plastic jewelry, bracelets, necklaces and pins on uniforms are prohibited. Jewelry must be removed and may not be taped over. (Exception: medical ID tags/bracelets, and uniform rhinestones. Rhinestones are illegal when adhered to the skin as opposed to a uniform. Temporary tattoos are also allowed.)

8. Routines time is subject to event and teams will be notified accordingly. Inclusion of cheer section of in routine is subject to event and teams will be notified accordingly. Cheerleaders must have at least one foot on the performing surface when the routine starts. The coach or team designate is responsible for his or her own music. The CD should be cued to the proper position, and the team designate should be on hand to turn the CD on and off. We strongly recommend that music be recorded onto a new, blank CD of excellent quality, and that each team have at least two copies of this music. The coach or team designate should also have a back-up copy of the music on a tape. This tape should be of excellent quality and should be cured to the proper position.

9. Any height increasing apparatus used to propel a competitor is prohibited. (Exception: spring floor)

10. Flags, banners, signs ( 3’x3’ max), pom pons, and megaphones are the only props allowed. Props with poles or similar support apparatus may not be used in conjunction with any kind of stunt or tumbling. All props must be safely discarded out of harms way (e.g. throwing a hard sign across the mat from a stunt would be illegal). Any uniform piece purposefully removed from the body and used for visual effect will be considered a prop.

11. Casts that are hard and unyielding or have rough edges are illegal. Only soft flexible bands are allowed.

12. On the level grid, all skills allowed for a particular level encompass all skills allowed in the preceding level.

13. Required spotters for all levels must be your own team’s members.

14. Drops including but not limited to knee, seat, thigh, front, back, and split drops from a jump, stunt, or inverted position are prohibited unless the majority of the weight is first borne on the hands/feet, which breaks the impact of the drop.

15. It is the coach's responsibility to ensure that his/her team adheres to the rules for competition. Any clarification of the rules should be directed to your zone representative or any member of the executive prior to the competition.

ELIGABILITY
(scroll down for more information on specific rules and regulations for each level, or click on the desired level to jump directly to that info)

  • Elementary School Level 1
  • Junior High Level 1, 2, 3
  • Senior High Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
  • Club/University Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6


    LEVEL 1 RULES

    General Tumbling
    a.All tumbling must originate from and land on the performing surface.
    b.Tumbling over, under or through a stunt, individual or prop is prohibited. (Exception: forward/backward rolls over a prop that does not include a pole are legal)
    c.Tumbling while holding or in contact with any prop is prohibited.
    d.Spotted, assisted or connected tumbling is prohibited. (i.e.: double cartwheels and chorus line flips are illegal)
    e.All dive rolls are illegal at this level

    Standing/Running Tumbling

    a.Skills must involve constant physical contact with the performing surface. (Exception: block cartwheels/round offs)
    b.Forward and backward rolls, front and back walkovers, and handstands are allowed.
    c.Cartwheels and round offs are allowed.
    d.Front and back handsprings, and dive rolls are not allowed.

    Stunts
    a.No stunts above prep (thigh) level allowed.
    b.Shoulder sits are allowed.
    c.During a transitional stunt, the weight of the top person must remain with the vertical axis of the stunt (no fly backs permitted).
    d.No stunt, pyramid, or individual may move over or under another stunt, pyramid or individual (i.e.: shoulder sits walking under prep).
    e.Sleeping beauty, superman, and Russian sits are legal.
    f.Single leg stunts are allowed at prep (thigh) height.
    g.Transitional stunts may not involve changing bases. All bases remain in contact with the stunt.
    h.Twisting mounts are NOT allowed.
    i.Base(s) CANNOT turn while top person is in upward or downward motion (bases cannot turn while top is coming down from stunt or going into stunt).
    j.No free flipping or assisted flipping mounts or transitional stunts allowed.

    Dismounts
    a.No cradles or pop downs allowed. All stunts must be lowered to the floor.
    b.Dismounts to the performing surface from stunts and pyramids must be assisted by AN original base.
    c.No free flipping or assisted flipping dismounts allowed.
    d.Tension drops/rolls of any kind are prohibited.
    e.Turns are NOT allowed.

    Release Moves
    a.NO release moves allowed.

    Inversions
    a.NO inversions allowed.

    Pyramids
    a.Pyramids must follow Level 1 “Stunts” and “Dismounts” rules and are allowed up to 1.5 (thigh) height.

    Tosses
    a.NO tosses allowed.


    LEVEL 2 RULES

    General Tumbling
    a.All tumbling must originate from and land on the performing surface. (Exception: Tumbler may {without hip over head position} rebound from his/her feet into stunt transition. Rebounding to a prone position in a stunt is allowed. {i.e.: round off to cradles and you can round off and rebound to stomach}
    b.Tumbling over, under or thorough a stunt, individual or prop is prohibited. (Exception: forward/backward rolls over a prop that does not include a pole are legal).
    c.Tumbling while holding or in contact with any prop is prohibited.
    d.Spotted, assisted or connected tumbling is prohibited. (Ex: Double cartwheels and chorus lines are illegal).

    Standing/Running Tumbling
    a.Forward and backward rolls, front and back walkovers, and handstands are allowed.
    b.Cartwheels and round offs are allowed.
    c.Front and back handsprings, and dive rolls are allowed (highest level in level 2).

    Stunts
    a.No extended stunts allowed. A stunt may not be held at or pass through an extended position. (Ex: elevator shows- big pop on elevator)
    b.During a transitional stunt, if the weight of the top person does not remain within the vertical axis of the stunt, physical contact must be maintained with the original base(s) (Ex: Pendulum)
    c.No stunt, pyramid or individual may move over or under another stunt, pyramid or individual (Ex: shoulder sits walking under prep).
    d.Single leg stunts are allowed at elevator height.
    e.Transitional stunts may not involve changing bases. All bases need to remain in contact with the stunt (Ex: NO fly backs)
    f.Twisting mounts are limited to a ½ (180 degree) twist.
    g.Base(s) are limited to ½ turn while top person is in upward or downward motion.
    h.No free flipping or assisted flipping mounts or transitional stunts allowed.

    Dismounts
    a.No cradles allowed.
    b.Dismounts to the performing surface from stunts and pyramids must be assisted by an original base.
    c.No free flipping or assisted flipping dismounts allowed.
    d.Tension drops/rolls of any kind are prohibited
    e.Only straight pop downs (which include bumps and sponge).
    f.Turning during a dismount is NOT allowed.

    Release Moves
    a.No release moves allowed other than those permitted in Level 2 “Stunts” and “Dismounts” (see Dismounts)
    b.Release moves may NOT land in prone position.

    Inversions
    a.No inversions allowed.

    Pyramids
    a.Pyramids must follow Level 2 “Stunts” and “Dismounts” rules.
    b.Two legged extended stunts ARE allowed in pyramids.
    c.Top persons in two legged extended stunts must be braced by at least TWO top persons at PREP level OR ELEVATOR level with HAND/ARM connection. The connection MUST be made at ELEVATOR height prior to the extension. The extension MUST be brought back to elevator height before the dismount.
    d.Bracing tops in prep or elevator level may execute a stunt, provided it does not change their level (Ex: they may be in a h stand or lib or so on. The top in a h stand can brace the top extended)

    Tosses
    a.NO tosses allowed.


    LEVEL 3 RULES

    General Tumbling
    a.All tumbling must originate from and land on the performing surface. (Exception: Tumbler may {without hip over head rotation} rebound from his/her feet into a stunt transition. Rebounding to a prone position is allowed).
    b.Tumbling over, under, or through a stunt, individual or prop is prohibited. (Exception: forward/backward rolls over a prop that does not include a pole are legal).
    c.Tumbling while holding or in contact with any prop is prohibited.
    d.Spotted, assisted, or connected tumbling is prohibited. (Ex: Double cartwheels and chorus line flips are illegal).

    Standing Tumbling
    a.Series front and back handsprings are allowed (Ex: starting from standing position).

    Running Tumbling
    a.Front and Back Tucks are allowed in a running tumbling pass.
    b.Series front and back handsprings are allowed.
    c.No twisting while airborne ( Exception: Round offs)
    No Layouts

    Stunts
    a.Two footed extended stunts are allowed.
    b.Single leg stunts are allowed at elevator height.
    c.Transitional stunts may not involve changing bases. (Exception: fly backs are legal).
    d.Twisting mounts and transitions are limited to ½ rotation (Ex: half turn).
    e.Base(s) are limited to ½ turn while top is in upward or downward motion
    f.Two footed extended stunts must be pressed up to extension from an elevator height stationary skill and returned to the elevator height stationary skill prior to the dismount.
    g.When catching a transitional stunt that is above prep (thigh) level, at least three catchers are required. If the weight of the top person does not remain within the vertical axis of the stunt, three stationary catchers that are not original bases are required. (Ex: Fly backs- one member of the original group must remain in contact).

    Dismounts
    a.Cradles from two footed stunts at elevator level are allowed. One of the catchers must be at the head/shoulder area. (You need a third/backspot).
    b.Cradles from extended stunts are prohibited.
    c.The only body position in the cradle allowed is a straight ride.
    d.Dismounts to the performing surface from stunts and pyramids must be assisted by an original base.
    e.No free flipping dismounts allowed. (Ex: Back tucks out are allowed as long as they are assisted).
    f.Assisted flipping mounts and dismounts are allowed, but are limited to one head over hips rotation.
    g.Tension drops/rolls of any kind are prohibited.

    Release Moves
    a.No release moves allowed other than those permitted at Level 3 in “Dismounts” and “Tosses”.

    Inversion
    a.No sustained inversions (ex: Handstands) allowed above ground level. A top person may pass through an inverted position during a mount and/or dismount, provided she is assisted and the skill is no higher than elevator level.

    Pyramids
    a.Pyramids must follow Level 3 “Stunts” and “Dismounts” rules and are allowed up to 2 high with the following exceptions:
    Extended single-leg stunts:

  • 1.Must be braced by two top persons at elevator level or below,
  • 2.The connection to the braces can be hand or foot and must be established at or below elevator level,
  • 3.Elevator level top persons must have both feet in vases hands (Exception: shoulder sit, double base thigh stand). No libs (but can do hitch),
  • 4.The connection must be maintained until the skill is lowered to at least elevator height,
  • 5.The extended single legged skill may be “and-goes” so long as the hand/foot bracing is established at or below elevator level,
  • 6.The extended single legged skill may be lowered straight to the floor so long as hand/foot bracing is maintained,
  • 7.The extended single legged stunt may go straight up as long as connection is established at or below elevator level.
    b.Top persons must receive primary support from a base.
    c.No stunt, pyramid or individual may move over or under another stunt, pyramid or individual (Ex: shoulder sits walking under prep).
    d.During a pyramid transition, a top person may pass above 2 persons high while in direct physical contact with at least two people at elevator level or below. Primary weight may not be borne at second level (Ex: Trampoline). e.No Tuck pyramids.

    Tosses
    a.A single full twisting log/barrel roll (flat spin) is allowed as long as it starts and ends in a cradle position.


    • LEVEL 4 RULES

    General Tumbling
    a.All tumbling must originate from and land on the performing surface. (Exception: Tumbler may {without hip over head rotation} rebound from his/her feet into a stunt transition. Rebounding to a prone position is allowed).
    b.Tumbling over, under, or through a stunt, individual or prop is prohibited. (Exception: forward/backward rolls over a prop that does not include a pole are legal).
    c.Tumbling while holding or in contact with any prop is prohibited.
    d.Spotted, assisted, or connected tumbling is prohibited. (Ex: Double cartwheels and chorus line flips are illegal).

    Standing Tumbling
    a.Series front and back handsprings are allowed.
    b.Front and Back Tucks are allowed.
    c.No twisting while airborne (Exception: round offs)
    No Layouts

    Running Tumbling
    a.Front and Back Tucks are allowed.
    b.Aerial cartwheels are allowed.
    c.X-outs and layouts are allowed.
    d.Layout step outs, whips, pikes, layout fulls, layout doubles, aerial walk overs and Arabians are not allowed.
    e.No tumbling is allowed after a tuck flip (Exception: a forward or backward roll. No tumbling allowed after forward or backward roll).
    f.No twisting while airborne. (Exception: round offs)
    No layouts.

    Stunts
    a.When catching a transitional stunt that is above prep (thigh) level, at least three catchers are required. If the weight of the top person does not remain within the vertical axis of the stunt, three stationary catchers that are not original bases are required. Physical contact must be maintained with at least one original base or with a person at elevator level or below. (Ex: Fly back)
    b.No stunt, pyramid, or individual may move over or under another stunt, pyramid or individual (Ex: shoulder sits walking under prep). No leap frogs.
    c.Single leg extended stunts are allowed.
    d.Twisting mounts and transitions are permitted up to one twist by the top person.
    e.During transitions, at least one base must remain in contact with the top person.
    f.No free flipping mounts or transitional stunts allowed.

    Dismounts
    a.Cradles from extension level and below are allowed.
    b.Dismounts to the performing surface from stunts and pyramids must be assisted by an original base.
    c.No free flipping dismounts allowed.
    d.Tension drops/rolls of any kind are prohibited.
    e.Only straight pop downs, basic straight cradles and quarter turns are allowed from any single leg stunt.
    f.Full twist cradles are allowed from any two legged stunts.
    g.Up to one trick allowed during a dismount.

    Release Moves
    a.No release moves allowed other than those permitted at Level 4 in “Dismounts” and “Tosses”.

    Inversions
    a.No inverted stunts above shoulder level. (Exception: Double base suspended forward roll dismount to a cradle or the performing surface is allowed). The connection and support of the top person with the base(s) must be at elevator level or below. (An arm-to-arm would be legal at this level).
    b.Downward inversions may only originate from below elevator level. The inverted top person must be assisted by at least two bases. Top person must maintain contact with an original base. (Ex: a waterfall).

    Pyramids
    a.Pyramids must follow Level 4 “Stunts” and “Dismounts” rules and are allowed up to 2 high.
    b.No stunt, pyramid, or individual may move over or under another stunt, pyramid or individual (Ex: shoulder sits walking under prep).
    c.Leap frog pyramids and wolf wall transitions are illegal.
    d.Extended one legged stunts may not be braced by any other extended stunts (Ex: paper dolls are illegal).
    e.During pyramid transition, a top person may pass above 2 persons high only while in direct contact with at least two top persons at elevator level or below. These transitions may not involve changing bases (Ex: Trampoline).
    f.Pyramid transitions may not involve inversions while released from the bases.
    g.Top persons must receive primary support from a base that is in direct contact with the floor surface. (Can hitch onto another base group).
    h.No Tuck pyramids

    Tosses
    a.Tosses are allowed up to a total of 4 tossing bases. One base must be behind the top person during the toss and may assist the top person into the toss (back spot/third).
    b.All types of tosses are allowed (Ex: Basket, squishy {from thigh}, scrunch and/or sponge).
    c.Tosses must be performed from ground level and must land in cradle position. Top person must be caught in a cradle position by 3 original bases one of which is positioned at the head and shoulder area of the top person. Bases must remain stationary during the toss (Ex: No intentional traveling tosses).
    d.Flipping and traveling tosses are not allowed.
    e.Up to 1 trick allowed during a toss. (Legal: Toe Touch, ball out, pretty girl, etc). (Illegal: Switch kick, pretty girl kick, double toe touch).
    f.Tosses may not exceed 1 twisting rotation (360° toss).
    g.During a twisting toss, no skill other than the twist is allowed (Ex: Kick fulls, ½ twist toe touches, etc, are not allowed).
    h.No stunt, pyramid, individual or prop may move over or under a toss, and a toss may not be thrown over, under or through stunts, pyramids, individuals or props.
    i.Tossing while holding a prop is prohibited.
    j.No inversions allowed.
    k.Other toss positions besides straight rides are allowed.
    l.Helicopter tosses are not allowed.


    LEVEL 5 RULES

    General Tumbling
    a.All tumbling must originate from and land on the performing surface. (Exception: Tumbler may {without hip-over-head rotation} rebound from his/her feet into a stunt transition. Rebounding to a prone position is allowed).
    b.Tumbling over, under, or through a stunt, individual, or prop, is prohibited. (Exception: forward/backward rolls over a prop that does not include poles are legal).
    c.Tumbling while holding or in contact with any prop is prohibited.
    d.Spotted, assisted, or connected tumbling is prohibited. (Ex: Double cartwheels and chorus line flips are illegal).

    Standing Tumbling
    a.Standing flips and flips from a back handspring entry are allowed.
    b.No consecutive flip-flip combinations are allowed (ex: back tuck-back tuck, back tuck-punch front, etc).
    c.Skills are allowed up to 1 flipping and 1 twisting rotations.

    Running Tumbling
    a.Skills are allowed up to 1 flipping and 1 twisting rotations (no double tucks).

    Stunts
    a.When catching a transitional stunt that is above prep (thigh) level, at least three catchers are required. If the weight of the top person does not remain within the vertical axis of the stunt, three stationary catchers that are not original bases are required. Physical contact must be maintained with at least one original base or with a person at prep level or below.
    b.No free flipping mounts or transitional stunts allowed.
    c.No stunt, pyramid or individual may move over or under another stunt, pyramid or individual (Ex: Shoulder sits walking under prep).
    d.Single leg extended stunts are allowed.
    e.Twisting mounts and transitions are permitted up to 1 twist by the top person.
    f.During transitions, at least one base must remain in contact with the top person.

    Dismounts
    a.Dismounts to the performing surface from stunts and pyramids must be assisted by an original base.
    b.No free flipping dismounts allowed.
    c.Tension drops/rolls of any kind are prohibited.
    d.Up to 1 ¼ twisting rotation allowed from all single leg stunts, no other skill is allowed other than the twist.
    e.Up to a 2 twisting rotation allowed from all two legged stunts.
    f.During a cradle that exceeds 1 twist, no sill other than the twist is allowed.

    Release Moves
    a.No release moves allowed other than those permitted at Level 4 in “Dismounts” and “Tosses”.

    Inversions
    a.Extended inverted stunts allowed. Also, see “Stunts” and “Pyramids”.
    b.Downward inversions may only originate from below extended level and must be assisted by at least two bases positioned at the head and shoulder area (must originate from ground, prep (thigh) or elevator.

    Pyramids
    a.Pyramids must follow Level 5 “Stunts” and “Dismounts” rules and are allowed up to 2 high.
    b.No stunt, pyramid, or individual may move over or under another stunt, pyramid or individual (Ex: shoulder sits walking under prep).
    c.All versions of leap frog pyramids are illegal.
    d.Pyramids where a top person travels over a leg or extremity (Ex: Wolf wall transition) are legal.
    e.Extended one legged stunts may brace or be braced by any other extended stunts. (Paper dolls are legal).
    f.During a pyramid transition, a top person may pass above 2 persons high while in direct physical contact with at least one person at elevator level or below. Primary weight may not be borne at second level (Trampoline).
    g.Pyramid transitions may involve inversions (including braced flips) while releases from the bases if contact is maintained with at least 2 persons at elevator level or below and the top person that has been released from the bases stays in continuous movement,
    h.Braced inversions (including braced flips) are allowed up to 1 ¼ flipping rotations, twisting rotations, may not travel downward while inverted, and may not involve changing bases.
    i.Non inverted transitional pyramids may involve changing bases. Physical contact during transitions must be maintained with a person at elevator level or below.
    j.Top persons must receive primary support from a base. (No 4-2-1’s).

    Tosses
    a.Tosses are allowed up to a total of 4 tossing bases. One base must be behind the top person during the toss and may assist the top person into the toss.
    b.All types of tosses are allowed. (Ex: basket, squishy, scrunch and/or sponge).
    c.Tosses must be performed from ground level and must land in a cradle position. Top person must be caught in a cradle position by 3 original bases one of which is positioned at the head and shoulder area of the top person. Bases must remain stationary during the toss (Ex: No intentional travelling tosses). Exception: a ¼ turn is allowed by bases as in a kick full basket.
    d.No stunt, pyramid, individual or prop may move over or under a toss, and a toss may not be thrown over, under, or through stunts, pyramids, individuals, or props.
    e.Tossing while holding a prop is prohibited.
    f.Up to 2 tricks allowed during a toss (Ex: Kick Full, 360 Toe Touch, etc).
    g.Tosses may not exceed 2 twisting rotations.
    h.During a toss that exceeds 1 ¼ twisting rotations, no other skill other than the twist is allowed (Ex: Kick doubles are not allowed).
    i.No flips or inversion are allowed. (No Tucks).
    j.Helicopter tosses are allowed, but are limited to a quarter turn.


    LEVEL 6 RULES

    General Tumbling
    a.All tumbling must originate from and land on the performing surface. (Exception: Tumbler may {without hip-over-head rotation} rebound from his/her feet into a stunt transition. Rebounding to a prone position is allowed).
    b.Tumbling over, under, or through a stunt, individual, or prop, is prohibited (Exception: forward/backward rolls over a prop are legal).
    c.Tumbling while holding or in contact with any prop is prohibited.
    d.Spotted, assisted, or connected tumbling is prohibited (Ex: Double cartwheels and chorus line flips are illegal).
    e.Dive rolls performed in a swan or layout position are prohibited.

    Standing/Running Tumbling
    a.Skills are allowed up to 1 flipping and 2 twisting rotations.

    Stunts
    a.An extra back spotter and a front are required for all extended stunts. The front may assist the stunt. The extra back spotter is not allowed to assist the stunt.
    b.When catching a transitional stunt that is above prep (thigh) level, at least three catchers are required. If the weight of the top person does not remain within the vertical axis of the stunt, three stationary catchers that are not original bases are required. Physical contact must be maintained with at least one original base or with a person at elevator level or below.
    c.Transitional stunts may involve changing bases. Physical contact during transitions must be maintained with a person at prep (thigh) or below.
    d.Twisting mounts and twisting transitions are permitted up to 2 twisting rotations by the top person.
    e.No free flipping mounts or transitional stunts allowed.

    Dismounts
    a.Cradles from extension level and below must have an extra back spotter and a front spotter. With at least three catchers and one designated to supporting the head and the shoulder area.
    b.Dismounts to the performing surface from stunts and pyramids must be assisted by an original base.
    c.No free flipping dismounts allowed.
    d.Up to 2 ¼ twisting rotation allowed from all stunts.
    e.Tension drops/rolls of any kind are prohibited.

    Release Moves
    (Release moves do not refer to pyramid transitions, only free standing stunts).
    a.Release moves are allowed but must not exceed extended arm level (Exception: cradles. If the base(s) releases stunt, then it must come back to the original base(s).
    EX: Tick Tocks are permitted).
    b.Release moves may not land in a prone position.

    Inversions
    a.Extended inverted stunts allowed. Also, see “Stunts” and “Pyramids”.
    b.Downward inversions are allowed from an extended position if assisted by at least 2 bases at the head and shoulder area.
    c.Downward inversions must maintain contact with an original base.

    Pyramids
    a.Hanging pyramids must remain upright.
    b.Non inverted transitional pyramids may involve changing bases. Physical contact during transitions must be maintained with at least two people at elevator level or below.
    c.Pyramid transitions may involve inversions (including braced flips up to 1 and ¼ flipping rotations) while released from the bases if contact is maintained with at least 1 person at prep (thigh) level or below.
    d.Braced inversions (including braced flips) are allowed up to 1 and ¼ flipping rotations and 1 twisting rotation.
    e.Braced inversions (including braced flips) that maintain contact with only 1 top person and prep (thigh) level or below may not twist and may not change bases.
    f.Braced inversions (including braced flips) that maintain contact with at least 2 top persons at prep (thigh) level or below may twist and/or change bases.
    g.Braced inversions (including braced flips) may not travel downward while inverted.
    h.Pyramids are allowed up to 2 persons high.
    i.During a pyramid transition, a top person may pass above 2.5 persons high while in direct physical contact with at least one person at prep (thigh) level or below.

    Primary weight may not be borne at second level.

    Tosses
    a.Tosses must be performed from ground level and must land in cradle position. Top person must be caught in a cradle position by 3 original bases one of which is positioned at the head and shoulder area of the top person. Bases must remain stationary during the toss (Ex: No intentional travelling tosses).
    b.Tosses are allowed up to a total of 4 tossing bases. One base must be behind the top person during the toss and may assist the top person into the toss.
    c.No Stunt, pyramid, individual, or prop may move over or under a toss, and a toss may not be thrown over, under or through stunts, pyramids, individuals or props.
    d.Up to 2 ¼ twisting rotations allowed. Helicopters are allowed up to a 180 degree rotation with a ½ twist and must be caught by at least 3 catchers, one of which is positioned at head and shoulder area of the top person.