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News from the PresidentOctober 2010MCJA Fall NewsletterAs cheerleading gains inpopularity around the nationand the world, the controversyrages on about whether it is asport or not. There are rarelyany questions about theathleticism of cheerleaders, thequestion is are cheerleadersathletes without a sport?MHSAA answered in a blogfrom Executive Director JackRoberts July 23, 2010“.in Michigan where the sportof competitive cheer draws asmany participants and twicethe spectators as high schoolgymnastics and skiingcombined and has beendeemed by the participants,their schools, their leagues andthe Michigan High SchoolAthletic Association to be asport.”“The material tends to supportin several ways thecharacterization ofMHSAA-sanctionedcompetitive cheerleadingas a Title IX sport in that itspecifies the season ofsport, identifies theeligibility requirements andstandardized judgingcriteria used by registeredofficials, notes theavailability of some stateand conferencechampionships andscholarship monies, andcertifies that this activity isrecognized as a sport byMHSAA andinterscholastic athleticsconferences withinMichigan.”- OCR Letter to MHSAA,Oct. 18, 2001concurred in the ESPN.comTimeout Chat Show on June19, 2002:“Cheerleading could beconsidered or counted as asport if the cheerleadingteam’s primary purpose is tocompete.”In Michigan, that is the solepurpose of girls competitivecheer.As the controversy rages,MCJA moves forward toprovide training for the bestCompetitive Cheer officialsin the state, and quitepossibly, the world! ;)Neena Chaudhry, seniorcounsel for the NationalWomen’s Law Center,What’s Your Call?A flyer completes asuspended roll while in abraced pyramid and landsin a cradle. Is this legal?The new rule states: Abraced flyer is allowed tobecome free of her baseswhen:The flyer has at least twobases and a spotterThere is a spotter for eachbracerThe bracers(s) havecontinuous contact with theflyerDuring the flyer’s loss ofcontact with the bases whenthe flyer is in motionThe bracer(s) does not holdthe flyer in a static positionwhile the flyer is free of thebasesThe bracers must be atshoulder level or belowSuspended rolls braced in apyramid may not directlydismount directly to thecheering surfacesent by 2 pm the day priorto the competition.Junior High team fails tojump in round three. Is apenalty given?Yes, a 22 point penalty isgiven since the requiredjump was not performed byall team members.Round 1 and 2 score sheetsand the Round 3 descriptionsheets were submitted to thehost school at 4:00 pm theday before the competition.Is a penaltygiven?Special points of interest:Yes, the newrule states theRound 1 and 2score sheetsand Round 3descriptionsheet must be Summer Workshop Roundup and Photos New Executive Director and MentoringDirector MHSAA Update MCJA Fall Conference

Summer WorkshopOur summer workshop for 2010 was heldat Mason High School. We had a greatturnout of over 50 members, many ofthem brand new to judging. We startedthe day off with a skit on professionalism.It delivered important information andgot lots oflaughs. Theskit remindedus to betactful butinformativewhen workingwith all officials.We would like to thank the coaches andteams from Mason, Michigan Center, andRochester for helping to train our judges.We also want to thank the Mason momsfor feeding us during the day. There wasplenty of great food to eat and drink allday!The safety classes spent most of themorning with the Rochester demo teamgoing over new stunts and skills. Theveteran and novice panel classes wentover the 3 rounds and how to score withthe help of the Mason team.After lunch the panel and safety classespracticed their judging skills with thehelp of the team from Michigan Center.Everyone had a great day of learning andnetworking with other judges. We hopethe information you gained will help youas you start out the new season this year.If you have a question for MHSAA,please contact Candy Cox as she is ourliaison to MHSAA.Thanks for joiningus!“Everyone enjoyed a great dayof learning and networkingwith other judges!”MCJA Fall ConferenceNovember 6th at DeVos Place Grand Rapids 25 Registration Fee (includes lunch)Check-in begins at 8:30 amTraining 9:00 am - 5:00pmDEADLINE for Registration is October 29thRegister at MCJAcheer.comPage 2

Dear Marilyn.Recently, I have been approached by severalcoaches asking why their Rd 3 Execution scorefrom all panel officials is not the same?Ask questions of other officialsand try to incorporate theirjudging techniques you believewill work for you.The judges are each expected to evaluate all scores individually—not as a consensus of the judges. If all scores are the same, I would-Excerpt from Better Officiatingsuspect coaches would think that there is a collaboration for theReferee MagazineRound 3 Execution scores. Sadly, judges are also criticized for diverse scores in this category. Throughout the cheer there are somany skills to be evaluated for each team member--tumbling, jumps,gymnastic skills, flairs, transitions, preps, and stunts—that it is unrealistic that each judge has recordedevery technical error. Also, it is unlikely that each judge has evaluated the errors with the same degree ofseverity [Very Minor (.01), Very Minor (0.2-0.4), Moderate (0.5-0.8), Major (.09-1.0).]Within these parameters, it is important that we do the best we can and always remember to be consistent.Practicing by using CD’s, practicing with other officials, attending conferences which have sessions onRound 3 Execution, participating in discussions with other judges in break-out sessions, practicing judgingcompetitions when you are not officiating, and studying the Cheer Manual for details on degrees of errorassessment.CHEERS!New MCJA Executive Director Candy CoxCandy Cox is now the MCJA ExecutiveDirector. She has taken the positionvacated by Marilyn Bowker this pastJune. Candy has many great qualities andan extensive cheer resume!Former cheerleader and coach atColdwater High SchoolMCJA Founding member-Served as President and Vice President and currently theExecutive DirectorI have been employed at theBranch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph CommunityHealth Agency for 34 years. I am theClinic Manager and also serve thecommunity as a CPR and First AidInstructor.Former MCCA Membership Secretaryand Regional RepMHSAA and MCJA TrainerServed on various committees forMHSAA“I have judged at the local, regional, stateand national level. I enjoy judging cheercompetitions and also mentoring newofficials. I feel honored when coachesask my opinion or why I gave the score Idid. We all need to work together as ateam.MHSAA Registered official since 1994Current member of MCJA, CCCAM,SMOCCA, LMCCOAI am married to Kevin, my High SchoolSweetheart-Yes he was the footballplayer and I was the cheerleader! Wehave been married for 35 years and have2 cats, Lotus and Missy. I am a memberof St Charles Catholic Church, ExchangeClub, United Commercial Travelers,Bronson Polish Festival Committee.My cheer mentor was Marilyn Bowkerand without her expertise I would not bethe judge I am today.”Congratulations Candy and Thank Youfor ALL you do!Page 3

MHSAA UpdatesPage 4

MHSAA Update.cont’dFind us on Facebook!MCJA now has a private group for registered MHSAA Competitive Cheer Officials.Page 5

What’s Up with our Membership.Kayla Anderson wants everyone to know that after 5 years of dating she is now engaged to longtime “beau”. Congratulations Kayla, we all wish you the best!Soni Latz is a proud “first time” Grandma!! Her beautiful grandson’s name is Brady Adam Latz.Hmmm sounds like the name of a future president!Hiawatha Francisco is deservingly bragging about his beautiful daughter as she finished 4th runnerup for the Miss Michigan Pageant held in June! He also got a promotion to principal at CassopolisHigh School!! Way to go!Mary Kuk-Wieber and her husband are proud new parents! They welcomed Avery Claire Wieberinto the world on June 10, 2010. Congratulations to you both and we hope she brings you tons ofjoy!Jan Deters and her husband are “first time” grandparents!! Their grandson, Jobe Makal McDonaldwas born to their daughter Lauren and husband Mikal. This is doubly special because after Mikalserved 2 tours in Iraq they have settled close to home in western Michigan. Congratulations gramsand gramps! And a big THANK YOU to Mikal for his generous service to our country!Gaye TenBrink is so excited to share that her son has started a full time job in Bloomington,Minnesota on Sept. 1. Good for him, we wish him the best in Minnesota hear it’s somewhat coldthere brrr!Nancy Lepekas will have some time on her hands as she is retiring on Sept. 30th, after 40 years ofteaching!! Wow is all we can say!! She’s also celebrating the graduation of her daughter Jane; whois now a doctor of PM & R (Physical Medicine and Rehab) she’ll join her husband in the doctor worldas he is a doctor of Neurology! If we need a good doctor, we know who to contact!!Janelle Holland has landed her dream job at the school of her choice in the Gull Lake Schooldistrict at Kellogg Elementary School. She’s teaching the “Young 5’s” class. Great work Janelle andwe have no doubt that you are wonderful with your kids!!Carol Peters says “She’s going to be a “Mamaw” again! (go ahead say it with the Carol Peters drawl)Her daughter Andrea Danielle Nicole Peters-Russell and her husband Bradley have been married for4 years and are expecting their first child in March 2011. Carol says she’s looking forward tohaving a little one to entertain them again! Congratulations Mamaw!!Cynthia DePetro is in her 22nd year of teaching and still loves it as much as she did the first day!Her son Tom, is a junior at Ferris in the pre-med program and her daughter, Alicia is a sophomoreat Central in secondary education (following in Mom’s footsteps no doubt!) She is enjoyinghelicopter photography! Pretty impressive group!!Erin O’Conner loves being a mom!! She had her first child on may 30th. Mason Ryan O’Conner was7lbs and 8oz. He is already 4 months and she can’t believe how fast they grow!! CongratulationsErin enjoy every minute of it because it does go fast!!!Jodi Boehringer wants everyone to know that she got engaged to Eric Kramarczyk and will begetting married on June 17th, 2011 in East Lansing. That’s great news Jodi, we wish you all thebest!!Sheila Brownlee and her family walked in the Pancreatic Cancer walk held at the Detroit Zoo onSeptember 12th. While walking they ran into long time friend, Susan Wood and her team, who werethere just to “cheer” on the walkers throughout the event. How awesome that a team would taketime out to do that! Kudos!! Sheila and her husband, Keith are also busy raising a puppy for LeaderDogs for the Blind. They are hopeful that Stirling will be helping someone in just a year’s time!Stirling walked in the Cancer Benefit walk as well and even got his picture taken with thePage 6Rochester Cheerleaders!

Fall Conference Class DescriptionsNOVICE PANEL CLASS“Let's get it started.” This class is recommended for those who have never judged before or have judgedless than 4 years. This class will go in depth and teach on all aspects of officiating for round 1, 2, and 3.There will be an opportunity to practice judging with video as well as live teams.VETERAN PANEL CLASSFor those who have “been there, done that” this class will discuss any changes for the upcoming season aswell as have an open format discussion to explore issues that beg the question “what's your score?”. Wewill break it down with video and live demo teams to really work our observation skills.NOVICE SAFETY CLASSThis class provides a complete teaching of safety judging for rounds 1, 2 and 3. It goes in depth to teachall the “ins and outs” such as where to stand for the best view whether counting formations or watchingthose most intricate stunts. We will be using live demo teams to demonstrate a variety of skills and stunts.VETERAN SAFETY CLASSTraining for this class will discuss any changes for the upcoming season as well as delve into some of themost common penalty issues. Bring any issues that have been “eating away at you” from last season andget another officials perspective in an open format discussion.CHEER OFFICIATING MECHANICSThis class is designed for all officials as a reminder for the practices and protocols we have learned up tonow!GYMNASTICS and SKILLSThis is an exciting class for all officials, panel or safety! There will be a live demonstration of specificskills with an MHSAA official present to guide you in scoring. All officials will benefit from this detailedtraining.WHAT IS DIFFERENT WITH JR. HIGH / MIDDLE SCHOOL?The new Cheer Manual will highlight a section just for Jr. High/Middle School! This training will alsohighlight any changes or additions.PROFESSIONALISM WITH MHSAAWhat a great way for officials and coaches to come together and discuss communication, professionalismand other topics near and dear to our sport!PRACTICE OFFICIATING-LIVE DEMO AND VIDEOVeteran Officials will lead practice judging with different media. This is another terrific way for veteranand novice officials to share their expertise and mentor.ROUND THREE DESCRIPTIONS AND OTHER CHARTSVeteran officials will work together with novice officials disseminating Rd 3 description sheets in a lowpressure, high functioning atmosphere. The veteran official will get a jump start to the upcoming seasonand the novice official will be able to glean a plethora of wisdom!Page 7

Official of the YearIt’s that time of the year again, time toselect an individual that represents thebest of cheer officiating. As we approachthe new season, I would like you to thinkback to last season and that judge youworked with that left a real impression onyou. Perhaps she was the one who wasspending extra time with the new officialsand helping them to understand their role.Or perhaps it was that judge who trulyunderstood the complexities of an issueand did her best to make it clear for everyone. Or maybe it is someone who,throughout the years, has always been acontributor to the advancement of thesport. This sport is filled with outstand-ing individuals, so please take a momentto fill out the nominating form and letyour choice be heard. The Official of theYear will be announced and recognized atFall Conference following the luncheon;we look forward to considering yournomination.MCJA Official of the Year 2010I want to nominate (name)Nominee’s address CityPhone Email addressTell us what you know about your candidate’s judging history (how long, what level):Tell us what you know about your candidate’s training:Tell us about contributions your candidate has made to the sport (mentoring, speaking, coaching, training, etc.):Tell us anything you think we should know about your candidate that hasn’t already been listed:Your name(optional)Email PhonePlease email completed application (and you may use additional sheets) to:Jane Plaisted at jplaisted@sbcglobal.net no later than October 8th.Take a moment and do this right now!Page 8

MCJA Board of DirectorsOfficersStacy Smith , President616-678-7577stacyreneesmith@netzero.netM C JA C H E E RO F F I C I A L B AGT H E PE RF E CT BA G F O RJU D GI NG! !Front compartment withp o ck e ts fo r P DA , c e ll p ho ne ,w ate r b o ttl e an d mu l tip l eac ce ss o rie s .C u s t o m e m b ro id e ry .S I ZE: 15 1/4 I N. X 12 I N. X 4IN. 30.00O R D E R AT M C J Ac he e r.c o mJuli Brown, Recording Secretary810-623-9372jbrowncheer@gmail.comRegional RepresentativesJudi Holland269-226-0962holland.judi@yahoo.comMary Kay Gavitt517-372-7637lifemattersplus@comcast.netKarla Koviak269-788-4443kkoviak@gobles.orgPast PresidentCindy Tyzo248-539-1864crtyzo@aol.comJann Stahr734-782-1524jstahr22@yahoo.comMCJA Announces New Mentoring DirectorMy name is Jill Lansky and I am new tothe MCJA Board in 2010 and the newMentoring Director.TrusteeMarilyn Bowker517-349-9233cheersmb@aol.comExecutive DirectorCandy Cox517-278-6317coxc@bhsj.orgHappy News fromone of the Board.Amelie Delphyne Snyder wasborn to Laurie Bilkie-Snyderand her husband on August 30at 9:50 am.I have been an MHSAA CompetitiveCheer official since 2003. Prior toofficiating, I coached cheerleading forthree years.Please contact me if you are interested inbecoming a mentor or a mentee. Let’swork together to make officiatingLaurie Bilkie-Snyderlbilkie@Shrinechurch.comPhyllis Olszewski231-536-3142bpolszewski@att.netMarty Shean517-769-2559shean@myeagles.orgI love being involved in educationalathletics and am excited to take on thisnew role within MCJA. I have my B.S.from Western MichiganUniversityand live in Kalamazoo with my husband,three children and two dogs.Jill LanskyjillL@KPL.govDonna Luczak, Treasurer989-686-1513djlrl@aol.comJane er.comAt-Large RepresentativesSusan Wood248-656-1053swood@rochester.k12mi.usShe was named after her GreatGrandmother, Great-GreatAunt and Great Aunt.competitive cheer a CHEERfulexperience for everyone involved!Call or Email Jill!jilll@kpl.gov269-806-0476According to Mom Laurie, shewas 20 inches long and 7lbsand 8oz of feistiness!

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