Catcher: Person(s) responsible for the safe landing of a top person during a stunt/dismount/toss/release.  All catchers:

  • must be attentive
  • must not be involved in other choreography 
  • must not be involved in anything that could prevent them from catching
  • Example: A required catcher holding a sign
  • must make physical contact with the top person upon catching
  • must be on the performing surface when the skill is initiated