cheerleaders

[PG_Ref]

Actually, the NFHS does prohibit cheerleaders from distracting (disconcerting) an opponent while shooting free throws. Most officials are unaware because it falls under the "spirit team" rules. Most places don't enforce it. Another area that we as officials have to be the experts on.

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by PG_Ref

Actually, the NFHS does prohibit cheerleaders from distracting (disconcerting) an opponent while shooting free throws. Most officials are unaware because it falls under the "spirit team" rules. Most places don't enforce it. Another area that we as officials have to be the experts on.

News to me...rule citation please? Nowhere in MY rule book does the term "spirit team" appear, thus neither I, nor my partners have any expertise of cheerleader behavior (nor do I want any).

Personally, it sounds like a case of OOO to be concerned what the cheerleaders are doing. I'm more worried about getting the calls correct for the 10 guys in basketball uniforms on the floor. The ones in the short skirts are somebody elses worry AFAIC.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by PG_Ref

Actually, the NFHS does prohibit cheerleaders from distracting (disconcerting) an opponent while shooting free throws. Most officials are unaware because it falls under the "spirit team" rules. Most places don't enforce it. Another area that we as officials have to be the experts on.

If it is under the "spirit team" rules, then we don't care. We only enforce basketball rules.

[just another ref]

2-8-1 note: When team supporters become unruly or interfere with the orderly progress of the game, the officials shall stop the game until the host management resolves the situation.


A cheerleader shaking her pom-poms on the end line in front of the free throw shooter could be considered interference, in my opinion.

[OKREF]

They can be on the endline, but may not be under the basket from lane line to lane line.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by OKREF

They can be on the endline, but may not be under the basket from lane line to lane line.

As Bob says that varies from state to state.
Each person should check with those in charge in a particular area.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by just another ref

A cheerleader shaking her pom-poms.

MTD, Sr.


P.S. I am sorry I just couldn't help myself. Bonnie, my better half, can't take me out in public anymore.

[PG_Ref]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

If it is under the "spirit team" rules, then we don't care.

That may very well be true, but some places do struggle with cheerleaders and NFHS has addressed it, as it does relate to basketball game management in some areas. That's why I said most officials are unaware of it. Coaches have brought it up before. And having as much info as possible can't be a bad thing. However, when in Rome ...