Cheer
DID YOU KNOW - VHSL conducted its first cheer championship in 1997 with Gar-Field High School of Dale City winning the Group AAA state title. Group A began competition in 1998 with West Point High School winning the state crown, while Liberty High School of Bealeton won the first Group AA championship in 1999.
At the 2011VHSL Cheer Championships, Cosby High School captured its second straight Group AAA championship, while Briar Woods High School claimed its third straight Group AA crown and Manassas Park took top honors in Group A.
Though secondary to the true and traditional role of cheerleaders in the school community, competitions afford the participating student-athletes an opportunity to showcase their own athleticism and skill, shifting the spotlight from athletes on the field or court to the cheerleaders themselves.
4,698 girls and 83 boys at 212 member schools participated in cheer during the 2009 season.
2011 VHSL Cheerleading Rules Clinic »» (deadline Aug. 20)
2011 NFHS Spirit Rules Exam »» (deadline Aug. 20)
2011-12 Season
First Practice - Aug. 1, 2011
First Contest - Aug. 24, 2011
Contest Limits - 5
District Deadline - Oct. 29, 2011
Region Deadline - Nov. 5, 2011
VHSL Championships - Nov. 12, 2011
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In Cheer
Events
- VHSL Gymnastics Championships Date: Feb 17 12 Location: Salem H.S. - Virginia Beach
- VHSL Scholastic Bowl Championships Date: Feb 25 12 Location: Williamsburg, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AAA) Date: Mar 03 12 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Forensics Championships Date: Mar 24 12 Location: Harrisonburg, VA
- VHSL Debate Championships Date: Apr 20 12 Location: Lynchburg, VA
- Deadline - Tennis District Contests (AAA) Date: May 16 12 Location:
- Deadline - Outdoor Track District Contests Date: May 19 12 Location:
- Deadline - Lacrosse District Contests Date: May 19 12 Location:
- Deadline - Tennis Regional Contests (AAA) Date: May 23 12 Location:
- Deadline - Lacrosse Regional Contests Date: May 26 12 Location:
- VHSL Swim & Dive Championships (A/AA) Date: Feb 09 12 Location:
- VHSL Gymnastics Championships Date: Feb 17 12 Location: Salem H.S. - Virginia Beach
- VHSL Swim & Dive Championships (AAA) Date: Feb 17 12 Location:
- Deadline - Tennis District Contests (AAA) Date: May 16 12 Location:
- Deadline - Lacrosse District Contests Date: May 19 12 Location:
- Deadline - Outdoor Track District Contests Date: May 19 12 Location:
- Deadline - Tennis Regional Contests (AAA) Date: May 23 12 Location:
- Deadline - Lacrosse Regional Contests Date: May 26 12 Location:
- Deadline - Soccer District Contests Date: May 26 12 Location:
- Deadline - Outdoor Track Regional Contests Date: May 26 12 Location:
- VHSL Scholastic Bowl Championships Date: Feb 25 12 Location: Williamsburg, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AAA) Date: Mar 03 12 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Forensics Championships Date: Mar 24 12 Location: Harrisonburg, VA
- VHSL Debate Championships Date: Apr 20 12 Location: Lynchburg, VA
- VHSL Gymnastics Championships Date: Feb 17 12 Location: Salem H.S. - Virginia Beach
- VHSL Lacrosse Championships Date: Jun 09 12 Location:
Resources
- » 2009 VHSL Cheer Championships - Results (PDF, 112 KB)
- » 2011-2016 Calendar (rev. 6/20/11) (PDF, 89.4 KB)
- » Approved Sanctions (2011-12 (PDF, 94.4 KB)
- » Cheer - Routine Score Sheet (MSWORD, 413 KB)
- » Cheer - Scoring Rubric (PDF, 33.6 KB)
- » Cheer - Technical Score Sheet (MSWORD, 415 KB)
- » Cheer Approved Officials Listing (PDF, 40.2 KB)
- » Cheer Entry Form (MSWORD, 128 KB)
- » Cheer Results Report Form (MSWORD, 60.0 KB)
- » Cheer Routine Requirements and Tie-Breaking (PDF, 94.2 KB)
- » Cheer Rules Clinic PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 2.42 MB)
- » Cheer Safety Violation Report (MSWORD, 230 KB)
- » Cheer Sanction Form (MSWORD, 264 KB)
- » Coaches' Eligibility Form Instructions (PDF, 86.5 KB)
- » Event Guide - Cheerleading (PDF, 123 KB)
- » Fall Participant Safety Information (PDF, 27.0 KB)
- » Instructions for Taking Online Exams (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 966 KB)
- » NFHS Generic Rule Change Proposal Form.doc (MSWORD, 41.5 KB)
- » NFHS Standard Weeks Calendar (PDF, 67.7 KB)
- » Sanctions - 2011-12 Approved List (PDF, 111 KB)
- » VHSL Championship Pairings (PDF, 37.6 KB)
- » VHSL Coaches Pass Request Form (CPRF-1) (MSWORD, 582 KB)
- » VHSL Coaches Pass Request Form - Individual (CPRF-1i) (MSWORD, 416 KB)
- » VHSL Coaches Pass Request Form-Individual (VND.OPENXMLFORMATS-OFFICEDOCUMENT.WORDPROCESSINGML.DOCUMENT, 38.2 KB)
- » VHSL Coaches Pass Request Form-School (VND.OPENXMLFORMATS-OFFICEDOCUMENT.WORDPROCESSINGML.DOCUMENT, 44.4 KB)
- » VHSL Officials ID Request Form (VND.MS-EXCEL, 206 KB)
- » VHSL Play for a Cure Toolkit (PDF, 1.76 MB)
- » VHSL Postponement Policy (Region & State Events) (PDF, 43.0 KB)
- » VHSL Recommended Lightning Guidelines (PDF, 47.0 KB)
- » VHSL Sportsmanship Guidelines - State Events (PDF, 86.2 KB)
- More Resources
- » 2009 VHSL Cheer Championships - Results (PDF, 112 KB)
- » 2011-2016 Calendar (rev. 6/20/11) (PDF, 89.4 KB)
- » Cheer - Scoring Rubric (PDF, 33.6 KB)
- » Cheer Approved Officials Listing (PDF, 40.2 KB)
- » Cheer Routine Requirements and Tie-Breaking (PDF, 94.2 KB)
- » Coaches' Eligibility Form Instructions (PDF, 86.5 KB)
- » Event Guide - Cheerleading (PDF, 123 KB)
- » Fall Participant Safety Information (PDF, 27.0 KB)
- » Instructions for Taking Online Exams (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 966 KB)
- » NFHS Generic Rule Change Proposal Form.doc (MSWORD, 41.5 KB)
- » NFHS Standard Weeks Calendar (PDF, 67.7 KB)
- » Sanctions - 2011-12 Approved List (PDF, 111 KB)
- » VHSL Play for a Cure Toolkit (PDF, 1.76 MB)
- » VHSL Recommended Lightning Guidelines (PDF, 47.0 KB)
- » VHSL Sportsmanship Guidelines - State Events (PDF, 86.2 KB)
- More Resources
- » Cheer - Scoring Rubric (PDF, 33.6 KB)
- » Cheer Rules Clinic PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 2.42 MB)
- » Cheer Safety Violation Report (MSWORD, 230 KB)
- » NFHS Generic Rule Change Proposal Form.doc (MSWORD, 41.5 KB)
- » VHSL Sportsmanship Guidelines - State Events (PDF, 86.2 KB)
- More Resources
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Sportsmanship
Respect! That's what good sportsmanship is all about - plain and simple. VHSL schools are solid in their commitment to conducting their programs in a manner which reflects positively on their schools and communities. Before purchasing a ticket to a VHSL event, please make sure you are aware of our event standards. Read more »
Register PFAC Events
If your school is hosting or participating in a "VHSL Play for a Cure (PFAC)" event, let us know so that we can add you to the list. Email Lora Bickley. For a current list of schools, click here »
VHSL Foundation
More than 200,000 students participate in VHSL programs. Help support League programs by contributing to the VHSL Foundation. More »
Record Book
Did one of your students set a new VHSL record? Read more »
Location
1642 State Farm Blvd.
Charlottesville, VA 22911-8609
Take 29 south into Charlottesville to the 250-East Bypass toward Richmond. Drive approximately four miles on 250. After you pass the Pantops Shopping Center (Applebees, Giant, Starbucks, Liberty Gas Station), turn RIGHT onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
Take I-64 East to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Hwy. 250. At the fourth light, turn left onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
I-64 West to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn right on Rt. 250. At the fourth light, turn Left on State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
Take I-64 East to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Hwy. 250. At the fourth light, turn left onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
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- Fax: 434-977-5943
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