BAMA ALL STARS. Britten S. Blackburn President and Owner, American Cheerleading Centers, Inc. Athlete and Parent Handbook

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1 Welcome to Bama All Stars! The purpose of the handbook is to outline the expectations and requirements for all members of Bama All Stars. Please read our handbook in its entirety and let us know if you have any questions. Once you and your family have reviewed the information, please sign the accompanying paperwork and return to us along with the $300 commitment fee. Be sure to use the Athlete and Parent Handbook as a resource as questions come up during the season. BAMA ALL STARS Britten S. Blackburn President and Owner, American Cheerleading Centers, Inc. Athlete and Parent Handbook

2 Athlete Code of Conduct How to Act like a Bama All Star Participants at Bama All Stars are registered and active participants at ACC and do not participate in any other gym or cheer facility. Bama All Stars come to practice on time and attend all competitions. When arriving to competition Bama All Stars are dressed, with hair and makeup done to Bama All Star Standards. Behavior Social Media Show respect for the coaches, fellow teammates, other Bama All Stars, parents, judges, officials, and spectators. Disrespectful behavior will result in dismissal. Demonstrate good sportsmanship before, during, and after competitions. Treat all athletes and coaches from opposing teams with respect. Be modest when successful and gracious in defeat. No athlete or parent may post inappropriate messages on social media (including Facebook, Twitter, group chats) about another program or individual, or Bama All Star coaches and staff. Inappropriate messages will result in dismissal from the program. No Bama All Star team videos are allowed to be posted on YouTube or any other website without permission. Team Practices Attendance is required as this is a team sport. During practice the decisions about the squad and routine are left to the coaches, not the athletes or parents. Athlete cell phones should not be used in practice. If a parent needs to contact an athlete, the parent should call the office. If you are sick (and not contagious) or have an injury, you should still attend team practice. Watching from the sidelines allows you to see changes made at practice, which may affect your part of the routine. If the doctor recommends you refrain from practice due to an injury, bring a written note from your doctor to practice. Please notify coaches immediately if an injury occurs. An athlete cannot return to full participation in practice until a notice from a doctor releasing the athlete from their care has been received. Athletes should still attend practices throughout their injury period unless the doctor recommends otherwise. If you are running late to practice, call the office. Practice clothes must be worn to all practices. No absences are allowed the week of competition. The coach reserves the right to replace an athlete who misses practice the week of competition. Absentee Policy A missed practice constitutes an absence for whatever reason. Bama All Stars that accumulate five (5) absences to squad practice will have a meeting with Britten Blackburn. After six (6) absences, the athlete is no longer a member of the respective team. Conflicts Bama All Star staff works diligently to work around scheduled extra-curricular activities. However, as a Bama All Star, if a school coach/advisor will not work around our mandatory schedule then the Bama All Star will have to choose which activity to continue. Competition Bama All Stars are required to attend all competitions. Missing a competition without 72 hour notice results in a fee equal to 100% of my team s entry fee for the competition.

3 Parent Code of Conduct How to Act like a Bama All Star Parent As a Bama All Star Parent, I support my child and ensure that my child attends all competitions and practices. Bama All Star parents are committed to all team scheduled events throughout the season, including squad practices and competitions in-town and out-oftown. Electronic Communications Bama All Stars communicates pertinent information for parents and athletes using s, postings on social media, flyers, and the gym website. Billing for Bama All Stars is done using Google Docs. Parents understand it is their responsibility to know what is going on by checking for electronic communications regularly. Competitions Bama All Star parents understand that their child is their responsibility at competitions. It is the parent s obligation to accompany their child during competition and All Star events. If the parent cannot attend an event, it is the parent s responsibility to make arrangements for their child to attend the event with a family designee or another Bama All Star family. If a parent/guardian has a child who is late for competition and/or not in full uniform including makeup at the team meet time, the parent understands they are responsible for $1.00 per minute their child is late. The parent understands that if their child misses a competition due to an illness, injury, or other situation, the parent does not receive a refund. Absentee for Athletes Bama All Star parents understand that competitive cheerleading is a team sport, and that practices and competitions cannot be taken away from the athlete as a consequence for bad behavior at school or home. Parents will find a way to reprimand their child that does not punish the coaches and his or her teammates. Financial Obligations Bama All Star parents understand that Bama All Star obligations are all-inclusive. The financial obligation covers competition fees, travel expenses for coaching staff, end of the season celebration, and recognition and squad awards. This fee does not cover personal travel expenses, meals, spectator fees, or transportation fees incurred by the participant as a part of a competition in-town or out-of-town. Parents understand that Bama All Stars will provide for all participants: Choreography camp, routine choreography, and competition music Weekly team practices Silver tumbling package (4 visits/month) All Star Backpack Parents understand that Bama All Stars will provide for females: Competition uniform Sports bra 2 practice uniforms Cheerleading shoes Parents understand that Bama All Stars will provide for males: Competition Uniform Males receive 2 practice uniforms and shoes for an additional $150 fee. Payment Schedule $ commitment fee paid within 15 days after assessment Option 1: Season balance paid in full 30 days after your child s tryout receives 5% discount off athlete s obligation Option 2: Season balance paid in 3 payments. Option 3: Season balance paid in monthly installments, with zero balance obtained by March 10, 2017.

4 Payment Information All payments must be made via credit card/auto draft every month if you choose to pay in monthly installments. Checks/cash payments for teams are only accepted if you choose to pay in 3 payments or pay the balance with one payment. Exclusions I also understand that this cost is not prorated for holidays, gym closures, weeks without squad practices, missed competitions, injuries that allow the athlete to participate in squad activities, voluntary nonparticipation, dismissal from the program, or other circumstances without the express written permission of Britten Blackburn in advance. I understand that it is Bama All Stars policy that there are no refunds issued for missed tumbling classes, mandatory squad practices, planned special event days (i.e. choreography camp, picture days), or competitions. Coaches Decisions Bama All Star parents understand that the coaches and staff have the final decision to the athlete s team placement, and roles in the routine, including participation and placements in formations and stunts.

5 Please initial each section and sign at the bottom. Athlete Agreement Athlete s Agreement: As an athlete of Bama All Stars, I am expected to follow the rules of the program and remain in good standing with my fellow teammates and coaches. Parent Agreement Parent Agreement: I recognize that parents are the most important role models for their children and athletics help achieve a sense of teamwork, self-worth, and sportsmanship. I encourage my child to play by the rules and respect the rights of others. I understand that it is important to enforce the rules of Bama All Stars, respect the sport of cheerleading, and not criticize the judges or coaches decisions during or after a competition. Financial Agreement Financial Agreement: Failure to satisfy the conditions of the selected payment option will constitute forfeiture of any account discounts, and may cause the athlete to not be allowed to participate in squad activities. If the athlete resigns or is removed from Bama All Stars, it is understood that I am responsible for paying the remaining all-star balance at resignation. If removed from a team, the athlete will not be allowed to try out for Bama All Stars for the following season. If an athlete resigns from a team, the next season s tryout privilege must be approved by Britten Blackburn. All resignations must be accompanied with a meeting with Britten Blackburn and submitted in writing. Payment Authorization Everyone is required to submit credit card information to be used for payments. Bama All Stars accepts major credit cards or bank drafts for Bama All Star payments, unless the payments are made in full or in three lump sums. Accounts are due on the 1 st of every month. Your credit card will be charged for your monthly payment after the 15 th of the month if your payment is not received before the 10 th. I understand that payment plan amounts are due by the 10 th day of each month and are non-refundable. Statements will be ed to you by the 1 st of the month. On the 15 th of each month any outstanding monthly payment will be charged to your credit card through automatic processing. Non-payment or a declined credit card results in an additional $20.00 late fee. All returned checks will incur a $30.00 charge; these fees will be applied to NSF, rejected payments, and charge backs. If a student is removed from Bama All Stars program for any reason, no credits or refunds will be issued. If there is a financial problem, please contact the office immediately. Your coach will not be able to advise you on these matters. Attorney s Fees/Costs In case suit should be caught for recovery of monies due under this agreement or for violation of any terms and conditions contained herein, you hereby agree to pay all attorney fees and all costs incurred in connection with such action. Governing Law/Venue The laws of the State of Alabama shall govern the validity, construction, performance, and enforcement of this agreement/contract. Should either party institute legal action to enforce any

6 obligation contained herein, including, but not limited to, any suit for monies due or breach of contract, it is agreed that the proper venue of such suit or action shall be Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division. Stay to Play Policy Stay to Play Policy: I understand that certain national championships (Ex. Cheersport Nationals) have implemented a Stay to Play Policy which requires ALL performers, coaches, and spectators to make ALL room reservations through their respective Housing groups. Other competitions may implement this policy in the future. Teams and/or individuals that do not abide by this policy will be ineligible to participate. USASF Membership USASF Membership: The United States All Star Federation (USASF) mandates that all athletes competing in sanctioned competitions and other cheerleading related events must be members of the USASF. Membership is mandatory and must be completed by August 31, Handbook Acknowledgement (Both Athlete and Parent Initial) I have received and read the Bama All Stars Athlete and Parent Handbook. I fully understand this document is a contract between me, my family, and Bama All Stars. Your signatures below indicate your acknowledgement of and an agreement to these policies: Athlete Signature and Date Father/Guardian Signature and Date Father/Guardian Printed Name Father/Guardian Employer Athlete s Printed Name Mother/Guardian Signature and Date Mother/Guardian Printed Name Mother/Guardian Employer