October 28th the COVID-19 restrictions for competitive cheer in Michigan were released. They include number of competitors, mask requirements and spectator limitations, etc. (Link provided below)

They restricted very little at the high school level, but for some reason they restricted tumbling at the middle school level. Tumbling is a no contact skill, unlike stunting which has no restrictions at either level.

The skills restricted are standing back handsprings, standing back tucks, aerials, and any running tumbling. Again, this is ONLY restricted at the middle school level! This is many of the girls first time in competitive cheer and they are excited to perform these skills, but now that opportunity is taken away! If high school can perform, middle school should be able to too!

Since these are no contact skills there is no reason for them to be restricted at the middle school level, other than concern of over working with a mask on. However, coaches are trained to identify their athletes needs and know when enough is enough, mask on or off.

Please sign this petition to hopefully lift these restrictions so our middle school girls can enjoy their competitive season like the high schoolers! 

https://www.mhsaa.com/portals/0/Documents/AD%20Forms/mscheercovid.pdf