Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association

Official Web Site of the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association

GCCA All-State Team
Alia Church- McIntosh High School
Lizzie Conner - Perry High School
Brittany Dodson - Brookwood High School
Vanessa Galvan - Harris County High School
Kayla Maxwell - Whitewater High School
Shannon O'Keefe - Kennesaw Mountain High School
Kylie Powell - Harris County High School
Michal Ruple - East Laurens High School
Monti Sharpe - Thomas County Central High School
Allison Spillers - Lee County High School
Taylor Strauch - Savannah Christian Prep School
Katie Strickland - Whitewater High School
Shelby Ward - Fitzgerald High School
Devin Weise - Commerce High School
Amanda Whittemore - Harris County High School
Heather Wilson - Loganville High School

COACHES - Please read the following:

It is suggested that when ordering uniforms coaches remember that cheerleading is a competitive sport in the state of Georgia. Uniforms should reflect the sport of cheerleading. It is hoped that coaches will not order dance costumes and flashy outfits to compete in. Uniforms should reflect the school colors, school mascots, and cheerleading. Uniforms must be safe.

If uniforms appear to be see through in the middle (or any other part of the uniform) or made of a fishnet type material then the officials will have the option to call an inappropriate uniform on each cheerleader who is wearing that uniform. Officials will not check uniforms prior to the team entering the competition floor to make a ruling on an appropriate uniform. They will make a call based on what they see on the competition floor.

Please remember that uniforms must be safe. Large baggy shirts may present an issue. Football jerseys would be inappropriate wear for a cheerleading team to compete in.

Please keep in mind that times are difficult for both the school systems and for the parents. It is not unusual for both to face financial issues at this time. Use good judgment and guide your team and parents in making wise decision.

The following continue to apply:

1. We do not suggest that any team compete in shorts. Shorts come in different lengths and can be inappropriate on some athletes when worn too tight or too short.
2. Loose fitting shirts are inappropriate.
3. Uniforms cannot be used as signs to lead a cheer, chant or guide a team to yell specific words or chants (to including briefs, T-shirts, and socks). A team pointing at the letter or mascot placed on the front of the top of the uniform to identify the team would be considered legal.
4. Please check all briefs to make sure they fit.

Top 40

Haley Andrews
Mary Persons

DeVondrel Banks
Lithia Springs

Brianna Boyd
Carrollton

Kourtni Breanna Brewer
Jeff Davis

Chelsea Brooks
Loganville

Alia Church
McIntosh High

Lizzie Conner
Perry

Brittany Dodson
Brookwood

Sissy Dovel
North Gwinnett

Shanna Foskey
East Laurens

Jordan Fowler
Central, Carrollton

Vanessa Renee Galvan
Harris County

Madison Victoria Hood
North Oconee

Jennifer Howard

Acceptance Letter

Attention Basketball Coaches:

Please note that the GHSA has taken a strict stance on the use of stunting or tumbling at all GHSA sanctioned basketball events. The rule specifically states that there will be no stunting or tumbling at basketball games. We have received the following questions and feel it vital that all coaches remain informed and share this information with their basketball cheer coaches.

1. Can a team stunt or tumble during a time out at a basketball game or while performing a cheer during the game if there is enough room on the sideline? NO

2. Can a team have mats on the floor and perform stunts and tumbling at a basketball game? NO

3. Can a team perform at halftime of a basketball game and stunt or tumble? NO

4. Can a team perform at halftime of a basketball game if they bring out the mats to stunt and tumble on? NO

5. Can a team perform a dance routine at the halftime of a game? YES, however, they cannot incorporate tumbling or stunts. (Please make sure that the coach has approved all dance or pom routines. Keep in mind that these are young athletes and that as a coach you should monitor and approve their performance as appropriate.

Cheerleading Rules Clinic 2010

GACA Summer Clinic Cheer Classes

Attention:

Membership is now Being Taken!

Important Announcement:

Region Cheerleading will be held Saturday, November 6th
This is a SAT date so please be aware that cheerleaders should not choose that date to take the SAT if they are planning to compete. Region host sites Schedules will not be planned around the SAT on this date.

All coaches need to review the latest rules interpretations. Here are two resources:
For specific questions and their answers - GHSA Rules Situations
To view video of specific situations - www.GHSAcheerleading.com