COVID-19 UPDATES
WSCCA Health and Safety Updates
Updated: 2/10/2021
Dear Valued WSCCA Member,
Below are updates and links to receive the most up to date information pertaining to cheer in Washington State.
The following information has been received from Cindy Adsit of the WIAA. In addition to the NFHS and WIAA regulations, coaches need to follow each district's guidelines. These take precedence over the others. Please contact your AD for further clarification on your individual district.
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When is stunting able to resume?
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Phase 2 - Outdoors Only. Please make sure to check with your AD on your specific guidelines and rules.*Document can be found on WIAA website link under sports specific guidelines.
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As of March 22nd, - Phase 3 can stunt indoors & outdoors
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https://wiaa.com/ConDocs/Con1911/Sport-Specific%20Return%20to%20Play%20Guidelines.pdf
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Are masks required?
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As of March 22nd, - Competitive Cheer/Dance may remove facial coverings when tumbling/stunting/flying
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https://wiaa.com/ConDocs/Con1911/Healthy%20Washington%20Sport%20and%20Activity%20Guidelines.pdf
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PLEASE check with your AD or program director prior .
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How do I get my Stunt Certification?
During the meeting on 6/23/2020, the WIAA Executive Board approved to allow the online USA Cheerleading Safety and Risk Management Course to meet the WIAA coaches standards for the 2020-21 school year and to extend current certifications through the 2020-21 school year. Website found here https://usacheer.webpoint.us/wp15/Certifications/Certification.wp?prd_CategoryID=22
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Where do I check if my Stunt Certification is active?
Additional Resources Can Be Found on the WIAA COVID-19 Planning Website
https://wiaa.com/subcontent.aspx?SecID=1240
WIAA Healthy WA State Activity Guidelines
WIAA Sports Season Timelines (including competition season)
WIAA Sports Specific Guidelines (information about stunting can be found here)
NFHS Guidance for Opening up HS Athletics & Activities
Stay safe and healthy,
The WSCCA
