PCA is proud to introduce a new Division to its 2004 competitions.

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION

In response to confusion created by the former Tier 2 and/or "novice" divisions, we have adopted a part of the "Level Play" system used by many U.S. companies. Certain skill limits will be followed by all teams opting to compete in the Intermediate Division(s).

NOTE: all of the regular rules of competition and routine format apply to the Intermediate Division. The following rules are specific to it and are the standards which will separate the Intermediate Division from the standard divisions.

Tumbling

• - Standing Tucks and standing handspring back tucks (or layouts, X-outs etc) are not permitted
• - Tumbling passes may include all flipping elements but no twisting (fulls, Arabians etc)
• - Jump-Handspring combinations are permitted. Jumps followed by a tuck are not permitted
• - punch front flips are not permitted

Basket Tosses and other tosses

• - Basket tosses may not include rotations (180 degrees or greater)
• - all basket tosses and other forms of tossing must land in a cradled position (ie. may NOT land in the prone/face down position)
• - tosses may transfer from group to group but must maintain contact throughout the maneuver, and cannot twist (180 degrees or greater)
• - double full twisting double bases are permitted only if initiated from shoulder level
• - free flight "helicopter" tosses (horizontal rotation of the top) are not permitted

Partner and Group Stunts

• - All one legged and/or one armed extended stunts are permitted, but may NOT full twist dismount
• - partner stunts and loads which employ an inverted position, must have constant contact with the bases and the bases must be standing on the ground. The inverted tops must not pass over the heads of the bases (ie. must be at shoulder level or lower). If this is in any way confusing, please call PCA to discuss the concept as it applies to any skill you may be attempting.
• - tic tocs and/or release moves must have constant contact with either bases (who are on the ground), or with supporting "mid" bases (ie. a person on a double base level.
• - extended stunts may be connected (ie. paper dolls etc) and are permitted

Dismounts

• - Full twisting dismounts from one legged or one armed extended stunts are not permitted
• - Full twisting dismounts from an extension, straddle sit or double based extension are permitted
• - double full twisting dismounts are only permitted from a shoulder level double base
• - cradles must land in the "seat first" position. (ie. tops must not land in the prone or face down position).
• - free flight flips are not permitted (as per PCA event rules)
• - positions during the dismount such as kick, pike, "X", toe touch etc. are permitted
• - the "dismount" rules also apply to "transitions" and mounts/loads

Pyramids

• - All pyramids must follow partner stunt, cradle and tossing rules listed above. If this is in any way confusing, please call PCA to discuss the concept as it applies to any skill you may be attempting.
• - tops must maintain contact with bases and/or "mid" bases at all times.
• - tops may pass through the 2.5 high level in transition, but must not be "held" at this level and must maintain weight bearing support by the "mid"-bases. If this is in any way confusing, please call PCA to discuss the concept as it applies to any skill you may be attempting.

Note to all participants

Coaches and team leaders are encouraged to call PCA regarding any confusion that may arise from the wording of these intermediate division rules; 1-800-567-7221 during business hours (8:00am - 5:00pm in Ontario). Please do not email questions.

Please check with individual PCA events regarding which Intermediate Divisions will be offered. Not all Divisions will have an intermediate and advanced splt. PCA reserves the right to combine divisions if 2 or less teams register. Teams will be notified of such changes if they arise.

This page will be updated and tweaked as needed if any ambiguity arises. The intent is to make the division rules simple and clear.