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TDI Knowledge Assessment
Below is the TDI Coach Knowledge Assessment that covers the rules that dance and flag coaches encounter most often.
Coaches must successfully complete this assessment and score 80% (18 correct out of 23) or higher if they intend on having their team qualify for
the State Championship or JV Elite series. It is recommended that all coaches take the following assessment.
TDI Officials are required to complete and pass this assessment as part of the certification process.
Spirit Rule Knowledge Assessment
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For questions 1 through 4 please select True or False.
1. It is legal to wear shoes that only cover the ball of the foot. 
2. It is illegal to perform a forward roll with poms in the hands.
3. A flyer becomes inverted when their head is below their waist.
4. A front drop from an airborne position is legal.
5. It is ok to have long nails if they are artificial because they are stronger than natural nails.
6. It is ok for a participant to wear a costume with a Nike Swoosh covering the full back as long as the participant is performing in the Hip Hop category.
7. A participant can perform while wearing a cast as long as the rough edges are appropriately covered.
8. It is legal for a performer to complete an aerial cartwheel while wearing a hooded sweatshirt as long as the hood is properly tacked down.
9. It is legal for a kick line to perform a split leap and land directly into the splits.
10. A team can complete a front drop as long as it does not originate from an airborne position.
11. A costume can include a belt with a hard buckle and a rhinestone headband as long as both items are securely affixed and do not interfere with the safe execution of a movement.
12. A performer may leap over another performer as long as the person being leaped over remains still.
13. While it is not recommended, a performer can go directly to the knees without putting their hands down first as long as the movement is controlled.
14. Sportsmanship violations can be assigned to a team for conduct outside of the performance areas and/or times and are not limited to student (it can include coaches and parent).
15. A performer up in a mount may hold a flag in their hand as long as it is tossed to them once they are up in the mount.
16. It is illegal for a performer to wear a watch, post earrings [covered by tape], religious medal on a chain, naval ring, fish line through tongue piercing or spacers to keep a hole from closing, small plastic spacers in piercings, hair tie on the wrist.
For questions 17 through 20 match the item on Side A with the statement on Side B. Use each letter only once.
SIDE A
17. Midriff
18. Spotter
19. Glitter
20. Dismount
SIDE B
A. Acceptable as long as it is part of the purchased product
B. Must be covered when standing at attention
C. Must be assisted when shoulder height or above
D. Must remain visibly focused on the head and shoulder
area of the flyer, except to briefly check other stunt
personnel.
Select the best answer to the question
21.Which of the following statements are ILLEGAL according to the NFHS Spirit Rules
Which of the following statements are ILLEGAL according to the NFHS Spirit RulesTo complete this knowledge assessment select the finalize and submit assessment button below.
Your assessment results will be communicated through email within 72 hours.
22.Which statement best describes what needs to take place if a student performer bleeds during a performance:
Which statement best describes what needs to take place if a student performer bleeds during a performance:23.When a performer is in a suspended splits:
When a performer is in a suspended splits:TDI Organizational Information
By clicking on the box next to each statement you are acknowledging your understanding of that statement.
Team sizes are based on redeclarations received the Monday BEFORE the competition.
A team must floor at least 75% of their declared team size to avoid a penalty.
The Pre-Contest meeting is mandatory and should be attended by at least one coach.
Choreography has been created to the new TDI Audio logo and can be found online for all students to learn.
For Regional Competition Awards ceremonies, all category placements are NOT read.
Parents are not to save seats at regional competitions.
For the final regional competitions in February, teams will be limited to competing in 2 categories per team.
Plan for alternate music methods (CDs, cassettes, IPODs); some sites have IPOD capabilities, but not all.
Performance time is based on when the first movement or music begins to when the last movement or music is completed.
To ensure competitions remain family oriented, I will be aware of the lyrics to the music that my team performs to.
Membership to the Illinois Coaches Association is only provided if I join the TDI Coaches Association.
A piece of equipment (pom/flag) may be set out of bounds, but a performer must not bear weight out of bounds when picking up the item.
If my team is late to RLO causing a delay in TPO, I will not have the opportunity to use the full scheduled time for TPO and could receive a penalty for causing a delay in the schedule.
If I am competing in the Kick category, I am still required to meet the minimum number of kicks (TDY=35, Varsity/JV=50). If I have less than the minimum, I will receive a warning by the HCO and my Artistic/Technical scores will be impacted.
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