Archive for May, 2010
NFHS Launches New Concussion Awareness Course
Impacts that can result in a concussion are a risk of participating in sports and athletics and cheerleading is no different. Tumbling, partner stunting and spotting all pose a risk of a fall or collision. Figures from the Consumer Product Safety Commission show that in terms of total numbers, head injuries seen in hospital emergency [...]
Posted: May 19th, 2010 under Other.
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AACCA Releases Cheerleading Rules for High School and Younger
(A press release has also been issued here) The AACCA released its “2010-11 School Cheer Safety Rules” today which include some changes for all school teams along with the first ever set of rules specifically for elementary, middle and junior high school cheer teams. Changes affecting all school teams: Released stunt transitions must be braced [...]
Posted: May 11th, 2010 under rules, safety.
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