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EQUAL SKILLS PERFORMANCE

Level Play Divisions

What is Equal Skill Performance (ESP)?
Equal Skill Performance System is a division levelling system that allows all teams to compete within their own skill level. Based on the criteria outlined in the guidelines, teams pick which division best suits their abilities.
Similar systems are now in widespread use across America. BCA was the first to introduce such a system in Europe. This system promotes a level ‘playing field’ with more competitive divisions. Due to the extensive division breakdown, the ESP system also allows organisations with multiple teams to compete at one National Championship without having to compete against others within their own organisation. BCA strictly adheres to the National Federation of State High School Associations' 2005/06 Safety Guidelines. These rules apply in addition to division guidelines noted here.

NOVICEINTERMEDIATEADVANCED
Partner Stunts: Two leg stunts at prep and extended level are allowed and may be free-standing. No single leg stunts are allowed. Inversions are not allowed. The only release move allowed is to pop off to ground or regular cradle. No extended stunts for ‘Prep Squad’.
Cradles: Only basic cradles are allowed. Twisting cradles are not permitted. Other positions during cradles are not allowed (kick, tuck, pike, toe touch etc...). Cradles may not land in prone position (on stomach). Flips are not allowed. Anything other than a straight pop off must be caught in a cradle position.
Pyramids: Pyramids must follow partner stunt and cradling rules and are allowed up to 2 high. Flyers must maintain contact with a base at all times. No extended stunts for ‘Prep Squad’.
Tumbling: No aided tumbling is allowed. The following tumbling skills are permitted:
  • front/back roll
  • cartwheel
  • roundoff
  • front/back walkover
    The following tumbling skills are not allowed:
  • standing or running back handspring/back tuck
  • aerials
  • punch front flips
  • X-outs
  • layouts
  • layout step outs
  • whip backs
  • arabians.
  • front handspring
    Tosses: Basket tosses of any kind are not permitted in the Novice division.
    		• Partner Stunts: Two leg stunts at prep and extended level are allowed and may be free-standing. All single leg stunts at prep level are allowed. Single leg stunts that are extended must be braced by at least one other flyer on two feet at prep level who is not supporting the primary weight of the extended flyer. No inversions are allowed. No tic-tocs of any kind are allowed. The only release move allowed is to pop off to ground or cradle.
    Cradles: Only basic cradles are allowed from any one leg stunt. Full twist cradles are only allowed from two leg stunts. Twists may not exceed more than one full rotation. Other positions during cradles are allowed (kick, tuck, pike, toe touch etc...). Cradles may not land in prone position (on stomach). Flips are not allowed. Anything other than a straight pop off must be caught in a cradle position.
    Pyramids: Pyramids must follow partner stunt and cradling rules and are allowed up to 2 high. Flyers must maintain contact with a base at all times.
    Tumbling: Standing back handsprings, roundoff back handsprings, and running front handsprings are allowed. Flips may be performed in tuck position only. Tuck flips may only be performed from a roundoff or roundoff back handspring entry. No tumbling is allowed after a back tuck. No twisting is allowed in any flips. No aided tumbling is allowed.
    The following tumbling skills are not allowed:
  • standing back tucks
  • aerials
  • punch front flips
  • X-outs
  • Layouts
  • layout step outs
  • whip backs
  • arabians.
    Tosses: All tosses that exceed one foot above extended arm level must be caught in a cradle. No recatches are permitted. Flyer cannot leave original bases. The following tosses are not allowed: flipping, travelling, helicopter or twists that exceeds one twisting rotation. All other basket tosses are allowed.

    		• Partner Stunts: All single leg stunts are allowed. No inversions are allowed. Tick-tocks are allowed only if braced by at least one two-leg stunt at or below prep level. The bracing stunt may not bear primary weight of the flyer.
    Cradles : Single and double twisting cradles are allowed from any level. Triple twists are not permitted. Flips are not allowed. Cradles may not land in prone position (on stomach). All other positions during cradles are allowed.
    Pyramids: Pyramids must follow partner stunt and cradling rules and are allowed up to 2 high.
    Tumbling: All flips are allowed but may not exceed one flipping rotation or one twisting rotation.
    Tosses: All tosses that exceed one foot above extended arm level must be caught in a cradle. No recatches are permitted. Flyer cannot leave original bases. The following tosses are not allowed: flipping, travelling, helicopter or twists that exceeds two twisting rotations. All other basket tosses are allowed.
    OPEN (Adult)
    AACCA Collegiate Rules apply. See www.aacca.org/collegesafety.asp for AACCA Collegiate Rules & Safety Guidelines. All performers must be aged 18 years or over, due to Health & Safety liability requirements.


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