What are the Novice division rules?

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Cheer Canada's Novice division follows modified IASF Level 1 rules.

Not scored, but may be evaluated through the Cheer Canada rating system, once per event.
Routine may not exceed 1:30.
Tumbling is allowed but not scored or required. U6 is limited to cartwheels and forward rolls.
U6 may not include any building skills.
Other age groups: single-leg stunts only at waist level or below (no prep-level single-leg-with-bracer skills); two-leg skills may not pass above prep level; up to a 1/4 twist with no Level 1 exceptions; no transitions to prone position; no straight pop-down dismounts; no waist-level cradles, tosses or sponge tosses.
Athletes cannot cross over to All Star or Prep teams.
Practice is limited to once per week.
Cheer Canada recommends no out-of-province travel and fewer performances.