[Bobby]

This is one of the problems I see with high school court designs with the first row of seats being TOO close to the playing floor.

As a general rule, I've never seen college or pro cheerleaders anywhere except at least six feet past the end line, and in FIBA, Euroleague, and other foreign leagues, it is specifically stated there must be two meters (about 6'7") between the boundary line and playing court, and spectators are recommended to be 5 m (16'6") away from the playing court.

Why can't the NFHS and the gymns find a way to regulate cheerleaders so that they will not interfere with officials? Why can't the stands be moved back to allow officials a clear space or cheerleaders be repositioned?