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Not everything can be seen on the tech floor, for did Belfry actually perform the stunt that got them DQ'd there? Did the parents & audience see it performed in warm-ups? Teams don't always perform everything - for this may have been a stunt in the "gray" area; what should have happened was to have recorded the routine and then sent it to KAPOS committee for review. This whole thing would have been avoided had that happened.

Rules change and coaches do not always interpret them correctly - which that is our fault. A lot of schools will also have choreographers come in and do the routine and the stunts - they are not NFHS certified and if they aren't down with the NFHS rules and do whatever they want, they will get DQ'd - another team got DQ'd in Region 7 and it was the gym coach's (choreographer) fault (mainly) & they were advised by other staff it was illegal, the only reason they got past the tech judges, was due to the fact they didn't perform their pyramid for them to see – which leaves the head cheer coach ultimately responsible, for they are in charge of their team and their performance. If ever a question, all coaches should send a video in - there is no excuse with technology these days for this to happen. It takes 5 minutes to upload and email a stunt sequence and get a response in 24-48 hours - and that would have saved a lifetime of controversy.
Reminder, these rules are there not to upset people, they are in place to make sure our girls are safe. Basket tosses, double-downs, and several other stunts are flat out illegal to be performed on the gym floor; they are great to watch, but it’s all about the safety of our girls!