Double Downs 2012-2013 is the first school year in which Double Downs are no longer permitted at the high school cheerleading level. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) added this dismount rule to protect cheerleaders from the increasing number of injuries associated with this high-difficulty skill. Has the elimination of double downs affected your squad(s)? What are your feelings about this rule amendment? http://www.championshipproductions.com/forum/read.php?5,2307,2307#msg-2307 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:09 -0500 Phorum 5.2.19 http://www.championshipproductions.com/forum/read.php?5,2307,2319#msg-2319 Re: Double Downs http://www.championshipproductions.com/forum/read.php?5,2307,2319#msg-2319 “Data presented by the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee confirmed that the majority of head injuries in spirit are from body-to-body contact in stunts. The committee recognizes that the primary body-to-body contact issues are presented during double-twisting dismounts. Prohibiting double twists to a cradle is consistent with the NFHS focus on risk minimization."

This being said, there is still certainly room for injury in other types of stunts and cradles. That is why the most important thing you can do as a coach is to train your cheerleaders in spotting and performing high catches. You should also insist upon Perfection Before Progession when moving on to higher levels of difficulty in stunting.]]> Dana Logan, Championship Productions Cheerleading & Dance Team Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:34:27 -0600 http://www.championshipproductions.com/forum/read.php?5,2307,2318#msg-2318 Re: Double Downs http://www.championshipproductions.com/forum/read.php?5,2307,2318#msg-2318 Ashley Cheerleading & Dance Team Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:53:08 -0600 http://www.championshipproductions.com/forum/read.php?5,2307,2307#msg-2307 Double Downs http://www.championshipproductions.com/forum/read.php?5,2307,2307#msg-2307 Double Downs are no longer permitted at the high school cheerleading level.

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) added this dismount rule to protect cheerleaders from the increasing number of injuries associated with this high-difficulty skill.

Has the elimination of double downs affected your squad(s)? What are your feelings about this rule amendment?]]> Dana Logan, Championship Productions Cheerleading & Dance Team Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:54:02 -0500