Competitive Information Packet

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1 Infinity Allstars Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL (904) Competitive Information Packet Thank you for choosing to be a part of the Infinity FAMILY! Our mission at Infinity is to provide the best Allstar experience to athletes of all ages and skill level. We strive to make the sport a fun, safe, and positive activity that will help develop teamwork, commitment, self-confidence, and personal character. Our Infinity staff takes a personal interest in every child that walks through our door and we promise to challenge and push all athletes to the best of their ability. Competitive cheerleading and dance is a year round sport that requires dedication and commitment from both the athletes and parents. Our staff is fully committed to this program and expects the same, both mentally and physically, from our athletes. Your commitment to our program will never go unnoticed and we promise to always make the best decisions for your child and their team. Website: General info@infinityallstars.com Facebook: facebook.com/infinitycdg Instagram:@infinitycdg Twitter:@infinitycdg Our website has up to date information on our programs and classes as well as a calendar that will be updated throughout the year. This is also where you will find Level Placements for the season. Please make sure to check your s frequently as this is our main source of communication at Infinity. NOTE: If you select I would rather not receive s from Infinity you will be entirely removed from our distribution list and will no longer receive important information. All families are required to create an account on our online portal, iclasspro, before participating in Evaluations. Please visit the Infinity website to create an account if you have not already done so.

2 Frequently Asked Questions What is included in my tryout fee? Athlete evaluation, Individualized tryout, evaluation assessment sent home, Leveled stunt and tumble practices, Extra Tumble/Conditioning Classes, An Infinity T-Shirt, Infinity Swag Bag with themed goodies for each athlete and admission into the Team Reveal party on June 2 nd. How are teams selected? We select teams to be the most competitive in each level. There are many different factors taken into consideration when choosing the best fit for each athlete. We will be looking at tumbling level, jumps, stunting ability, performance potential, attitude, maturity and age when selecting our competitive teams. And YES, everyone makes a team. How often do the teams practice? Levels 1-4 Cheer Twice per week, ranging from hours each practice Level 5 Cheer Twice per week, hours each practice and 2 Sundays per month starting in August/ending in December. Tiny/Prep Cheer Twice per week, hours each practice Dance Once a week, 1.5 hours each practice There will be additional weekend practices for select teams as needed in September, October and November to prepare for competition season. The practice calendar for the year will be released at our Team Reveal. What is the Infinity attendance policy? Cheerleading is a team sport that requires all athletes to be present in order to successfully hold practice. Therefore, athletes are required to attend every practice. More than TWO absences during the season can result in removal from team. During the week leading up to a competition all practices are mandatory. ANY ATHLETE WHO IS UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE DURING THE WEEK LEADING UP TO A COMPETITION WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE ROUTINE FOR THAT WEEKEND. We have a summer vacation planned- what should I do? We value the importance of family at Infinity and encourage you to take time with each other during the summer months. We will excuse an athlete for a summer vacation if we have a completed vacation form at least 1 week prior to their absence. There are 3 MANDATORY work weeks in the summer; June 9 th -16 th, July 9 th -13 th, August 6 th - 10 th. All athletes must be present as this is where we will be learning the routine stunt/tumble sections. Any athlete who misses a work week will NOT have their spot in the routine secured. As of August 13 th (first day of Duval County Schools), practices become mandatory. Please visit our website under the All Star Cheer tab to fill out a vacation form.

3 Competition Schedule Competition Schedule Competition Name Date Location Teams Going Infinity Showcase December 2 nd Infinity Allstars Gym All Teams All Out Regionals December 8 th Jacksonville, FL All Teams All except Spirit Cheer December 15 th -16 th Orlando, FL Tiny/Prep STATE January 19 th 20 th Daytona Beach, FL All Teams WSA January 27 th Jacksonville, FL All Teams UDA Nationals February 1 st 3 rd Orlando, FL Dance Only Diamond Tampa February 9 th Tampa, FL Tiny/Prep Only Battle by the Bay February 9 th -10 th Tampa. FL US Finals and Summit Teams Cheersport Nationals February 23 rd -24 th Atlanta, GA Summit and Worlds Teams NCA Nationals March 1 st -3 rd Dallas, TX Worlds Only UCA Nationals March 9 th - 10 th Orlando, FL US Finals, Summit and Worlds Teams Canam Nationals March 15 th -17 th Myrtle Beach, SC US Finals, Summit and Dance One Up Nationals March 30 th 31 st Nashville, TN Worlds and Dance Only Cheersport Grand April 7 th Jacksonville, FL ALL TEAMS

4 Competitions/ Travel Bid Events Below are the competitions that require bids and are NOT part of your competition fees for the season. A separate meeting will be held with each team if bid is received. US Finals April 27 th 28 th Pensacola, FL Worlds April 26 th 28 th Orlando, FL The Finale May 3 rd and 4 th Jacksonville, FL Summit May 3 rd -5 th Orlando, FL In addition to the competition fee to compete at these bid events, teams receiving a bid will be charged a fee of $125 that will cover practice wear, tank, and coach s fees. Mandatory Travel Meetings We will hold TWO travel meetings to discuss this season s travel arrangements. It is required that one parent from each family attends one of the meetings. The travel meetings will be on: July 11 th and July 12 th 6:30pm Travel for each competition is NOT covered in your competition fees. You will be responsible for hotels, gas, flights, food and any other expenses incurred at away competitions. There are also Spectator Entry fees for every event ranging from $10- $35 and it is normally cash only.

5 Tiny/Prep Financial Commitment Monthly Tuition Competition Fees $85 per month $490 Total Additional Fees Yearly Infinity Registration $60 USASF Athlete Fee $35 Team Gift Fee $45 Skills Camp $75 Choreography/Music $250 Practice Attire $255 Practice Bow $30 Uniform $225 Competition Bow $35 Total $1010 *Tiny/Prep athletes must purchase their own plain white cheer shoes. 2 Payment Options 1. Pay in Full by June 4 th (5% Discount) $2, Pay Monthly Tuition (June-April) $85 PLUS 6 INSTALLMENTS OF COMPETITION/ADDITIONAL FEES $250 TO BE PAID ON THE 1 ST OF THE FOLLOWING MONTHS: June, July, August, September, October, November ALL COMPETITION AND ADDITIONAL FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE DECEMBER 1 ST IN ORDER TO COMPETE!

6 US Finals Financial Commitment Monthly Tuition Competition Fees $130 per month $1200 Total Additional Fees Yearly Infinity Registration $60 USASF Athlete Fee $35 Team Gift Fee $60 Skills Camp $150 Choreography/Music $300 Practice Attire $255 Practice Bow $30 Shoes $125 Competition Bows (2) $70 Total $ Payment Options 1. Pay in Full by June 4 th (5% Discount) $3, Pay Monthly Tuition (June-April) $130 PLUS 6 INSTALLMENTS OF COMPETITION/ADDITIONAL FEES $380 TO BE PAID ON THE 1 ST OF THE FOLLOWING MONTHS: June, July, August, September, October, November ALL COMPETITION AND ADDITIONAL FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE DECEMBER 1 ST IN ORDER TO COMPETE!

7 Summit Financial Commitment Monthly Tuition Competition Fees $130 per month $1378 Total Additional Fees Yearly Infinity Registration $60 USASF Athlete Fee $35 Team Gift Fee $60 Skills Camp $150 Choreography/Music $300 Practice Attire $255 Practice Bow $30 Shoes $125 Competition Bows (2) $70 Total $ Payment Options 1. Pay in Full by June 4 th (5% Discount) $3, Pay Monthly Tuition (June-April) $130 PLUS 6 INSTALLMENTS OF COMPETITION/ADDITIONAL FEES $ TO BE PAID ON THE 1 ST OF THE FOLLOWING MONTHS: June, July, August, September, October, November ALL COMPETITION AND ADDITIONAL FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE DECEMBER 1 ST IN ORDER TO COMPETE! We MAY choose 1-2 Summit Teams to attend NCA Nationals in Dallas, Texas. If chosen, accounts will be charged $252 on October 1 st.

8 Worlds Financial Commitment Monthly Tuition Competition Fees $130 per month $1537 Total Additional Fees Yearly Infinity Registration $60 USASF Athlete Fee $35 Team Gift Fee $60 Skills Camp $150 Choreography/Music $300 Practice Attire $255 Practice Bow $30 Shoes $125 Competition Bows (2) $70 Total $ Payment Options 1. Pay in Full by June 4 th (5% Discount) $3, Pay Monthly Tuition (June-April) $130 PLUS 6 INSTALLMENTS OF COMPETITION/ADDITIONAL FEES $437 TO BE PAID ON THE 1 ST OF THE FOLLOWING MONTHS: June, July, August, September, October, November ALL COMPETITION AND ADDITIONAL FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE DECEMBER 1 ST IN ORDER TO COMPETE!

9 Dance Financial Commitment Monthly Tuition Competition Fees $75 per month $1192 Total Additional Fees for ALL Athletes: Yearly Infinity Registration $60 USASF Athlete Fee $35 Team Gift Fee $60 Choreography/Music $300 Practice Attire $125 Shoes $100 Dance Costume $150 Total $830 *Tiny/Prep athletes must purchase their own plain white cheer shoes. 2 Payment Options 1. Pay in Full by June 4 th (5% Discount) $2, Pay Monthly Tuition (June-April) $75 PLUS 6 INSTALLMENTS OF COMPETITION/ADDITIONAL FEES $337 TO BE PAID ON THE 1 ST OF THE FOLLOWING MONTHS: June, July, August, September, October, November ALL COMPETITION AND ADDITIONAL FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE DECEMBER 1 ST IN ORDER TO COMPETE!

10 Additional Finance Information Sibling Discount ½ off Monthly Tuition for each additional Child Uniforms Uniform costs for US Finals, Summit and Worlds teams have not been added into the amounts above as each athlete s uniform needs and expense will vary. Some athletes will not need a new uniform as we are reusing ours from last season. Some may be changing from Junior to Senior or vice versa which will require a new uniform. We WILL be having a uniform swap with buyback and used uniform sales. This will happen over the summer. Level 5 teams (not restricted) WILL have new uniforms this season. Cheer to Dance Crossover Fee $30 Additional Monthly Tuition $645 Competition Fees Choreography, Costume, Shoes, Practice Attire = $675 Comp and Accessory fees have a due date of December 1 st. Cheer to Cheer Crossover Fee NO Additional Monthly Tuition Competition Fees will be ed out after teams have been selected. An additional uniform may or may not be needed. Items for Optional Purchase Rebel Back Pack Price Depends on Size Ordered Infinity Warm Up Jacket $75 Infinity Warm Up Capris $50 Additional Practice Shoe $125 An Order form will be sent this summer for these items.

11 Additional Information Skills Camp June 9 th -16 th Skills Camp is MANDATORY for all athletes. Each team will participate in a 3-4 hour block on each day of that week. Specific times will be released at the Team Reveal. Summer Work Weeks June 9 th -16 th (Skills Camp) July 9 th -13 th August 6 th -10 th There are 3 MANDATORY workweeks in the summer. All athletes must be present as this is where we will be learning the routine stunt/tumble sections. Any athlete who misses a workweek will NOT have their spot in the routine secured. Choreography Dates August 24-26, August 31-September 2, September 6-10, Sep Each team will be assigned 2-3 days of choreography from the above dates. Exact times/days will be ed out mid-summer. Choreography is mandatory so please set aside these dates. Hair/Make-Up This year we will be using a high TEASED ponytail with CURLS on the bottom. There will be NO BRAID this season. Allstar cheer athletes must purchase a hairpiece to wear so that all look the same. There are many different companies to purchase from at different price points and we will send an mid-summer with details on how/when to order. We will offer classes and videos to ensure all athletes look the same. Make-up will be a natural, smoky eye using make-up you purchase on your own. We will be selecting one color lipstick that ALL athletes must use. We will have this color available in our pro shop before competition season or you may purchase on your own. During the week of the Infinity Showcase (November 26 th -30th) athletes will be required to get their hair/make-up approved for competitions. Fundraising We offer plenty of fundraisers throughout the season to help offset the cost of Allstar Cheer and Dance. We offer at least 1 new fundraiser per month. Details for each fundraiser will be ed out. We offer a special incentive for our returning families- a $50 referral fee will be credited to your account for each NEW athlete you bring to Infinity who participates in the season. Team Parents We select 1 team parent for each Infinity team. Our team parents are the liaison between the coach and the parents. Team parents are in charge of meeting the team at competitions, handing out wristbands, and assisting with team functions and communication. Team Parents are not involved in gym decisions, coaching or accounting issues.