ALL Coaches

1.Please read your complete packet NOW.  DO NOT wait until you are on the way to state.

2. Review the registration procedures.  Remember to check your performance order to determine if you will register on Side One or Side Two. All teams will enter at the back of the left side of the Civic Center  and come up the steps to register. Have your team to remain on the side they register with and do not go to the other side of the arena to be seated. Team members who are not in uniform, warm-up, identifiable school items worn as a team to enter.  Only 20 will be able to enter.

3. WE need your music person to be with you when you register and sign in.  If they are not present when you sign in we will be unable to issue them a floor pass.  Both coaches, if you have two, and the music person should check in with the team.

4. Remain seated in the team area.  Do not move out into the spectator area before you perform.

5. PLEASE REMIND ALL CHEERLEADERS and ALL SUPPORTERS that they cannot sit in the aisles.  This is a fire hazard as well as a safety hazard.  The competition can be shut down by a fire marshal.

6. All Coaches (including community coaches) must have a valid GHSA ID with them or a letter of proof from the GHSA that they are the official coach of the team or a school representative community coach. 

7. ALL TEAMS SHOULD BE CHECKED IN BY THE BEGINNING OF THE FIRST ROTATION.  (9:00 - morning session; 2:00 afternoon session)  Plan your time.

8. Allow time for heavy traffic coming into the arena.  Remember the buses will turn left at the light in front of the Civic Center to travel to the back of the arena to park.  Please have your buses in the left lane coming in on the road in front of the Civic Center

9. Remember that at state the rotation continues.  No one should leave the arena once checked in. If you miss your rotation time you will not be allowed to compete.

10. No one stunts outside of the warm-up area.  No stunting on the grass, parking lot, or  concrete outside of the arena.

11. Remind all parents "NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY!"

12. Remind your athletes and your parents how important sportsmanship is in athletics.

13. Contact Pam Carter at 1706-888-5309 should you have an emergency.

ALL COACHES

You are reminded that you are not to approach any official during or after a competition concerning a rule's violation or score.  At no point should a coach approach the judges' hospitality room.  Should you have an issue please contact Pam Carter with the GHSA.  All results are final and no changes will occur in the scoring. 

We suggest that you have your NFHS rules book with you and your GHSA manual.  If you need a rule's clarification Pam Carter will be responsible for that.  If there is an issue with judging/scoring Pam Carter will contact the Booking Agent and Head Judge and work directly with them.