Welcome to Cheer Command Rockets Allstar Cheerleading

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1 Welcome to Cheer Command Rockets Allstar Cheerleading Thank you for your interest in Cheer Command Rockets. At Cheer Command (CCR) we are dedicated to training our Cheerleaders to excel in competition, build self-esteem, promote sportsmanship and develop life long skills, such as leadership and teamwork. This packet contains vital information about our organization including an introduction to our teams, fees, gym rules, practice/competition rules and regulations, and what is expected from our team members and their families. Though our coaching methods are just one of the thousands of different styles, we feel that it is the best way to progress through this highly competitive activity. As you, the parent will soon find out, this is not a recreational hobby. Our squads are strictly competition teams. Cheer Command Rockets take cheerleading to heart. We dedicate ourselves in assuring the success of all of our teams. The squad s primary focus will be to prepare for and compete in local and national competitions. During the course of the year, the squads will focus on all of the components of cheerleading including tumbling, jumps, motions, pyramids, partner stunts, dance, sportsmanship and teamwork. CCR teams attend between 7-10 competitions per season depending on age levels. Several of our competitions are local; however, some teams will travel to 3-4 out of state competitions. Some teams also make public appearances. We are looking forward to an outstanding season. Please help us by following the guidelines set forth in this packet. Thank you and Good Luck! CCR Staff

2 CHEER COMMAND COMMUNICATION We, Cheer Command, feel that communication between the staff, parents and athletes is very important in maintaining a great relationship. We do our best to keep you informed in a timely manner. Information that is important to your athlete may be found on our website or will be posted on team facebooks. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT AND ATHLETE TO CHECK FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND UPDATES ON THE TEAM FACEBOOK! Loyalty to Cheer Command, Inc. is what will make us even better. Our staff is loyal both to the athlete and to the cause. In return, we see a dedication from our parents also. Loyalty is just one factor that helps us achieve our goals. If at any time you feel that your loyalty to our company diminishes for any reason, please come to the Cheer Command Staff, before you go to other parents or those outside of Cheer Command. This can lead to false information being circulated and does not represent Rockets in the manner that we would like. OFFICE AND PRO-SHOP HOURS AND INFORMATION: Monday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. TBD (once teams are set) TBD (once teams are set) TBD (once teams are set) Cheer Command Inc. & Rockets Allstars 9830 West 190 th St Unit C Mokena, IL Fax: Website: General cheercommand@outlook.com

3 CHEER COMMAND COMMITMENT All-star cheerleading is a very demanding and challenging activity. It will require 100% commitment from each athlete and parent in order for this programs continued success. Competitive cheerleading can be very costly. We at Cheer Command want to do our best to make it as affordable as possible. A Cheer Command team member will incur all of the following costs in order to participate. Please realize this is only an estimate and additional competition fees may be required. At the end of the season unused funds will be forfeited or rolled over to the following season. There are NO refunds or credits on competitions, camps, or tuition due to injuries, illness, removal from the team or choosing not to participate any longer. *Cost is subject to change* UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES All uniform costs and additional items purchased are NON-refundable. Parents are required to attend the uniform fitting and sign a confirmation of their athlete s order. WE are not responsible for uniforms that do not fit upon arrival. CCR is not responsible for the purchase or selling of used items. 1. *Uniforms New: Approximately $ Shoes Evolution or Vengeance approx. $75-$85 (Purchase through Cheer Command) 3. Socks on your own (ultra low) 4. *Rocket Warm-up Jacket $75-$95 (bling or no bling) 5. Optional Rocket bag Nfinity Backpack with Logo $70 6. *Practice Tops 7. Athletes must purchase Black Nike Pros on their own for practices 8. *Music $85 9. *Hair bows (competition and practice) *Required items for returning Rocket CHEER COMMAND FEES * Families with more than one athlete (sibling) involved with Cheer Command teams will receive ½ off monthly tuition (only) after first full paid athlete. TUITION MUST BE PAID BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Via the Parent Portal If for some reason you do not have a credit card to place on file you will be required to be a month in advance of payments. (example: May you will pay for May and June. June payment will be for July) There will be no refunds on payments. IF YOUR CREDIT CARD IS DECLINED, CHECKING/SAVINGS RETURNS NSF, YOU WILL INCUR A $25 SERVICE FEE. All late payments will incur a $25 per week fee until account is in good standing. * Accounts must be up to date throughout the season or athletes may not participate. This will be strictly enforced for the new season. * Athlete s accounts must be current to do privates at CCR. You will not be allowed to schedule privates when there is a balance on your account. * Cheer Commands monthly tuition is a reflection on yearly costs. Therefore there will be NO REFUNDS or PARTIAL MONTHLY CREDITS if you choose to not continue to participate, are removed from a Cheer Command team, or join mid-month. Furthermore, there will be no credits given for short months (i.e., Summer/Winter Break.) * MONTHLY TEAM FEES ARE BASED ON 12 MONTHS (unless otherwise stated): You can expect to have a small number of practices canceled due to holidays, competitions and rest days following long competitions, inclement weather and gym closing periods. Please understand there may be added practices and appearances through out the season that make up for any missed practices. THERE WILL BE NO PRORATING FOR TEAMS.

4 COACHING FEES This helps cover the annual costs associated with coaches traveling and competition fees. This may slightly adjust once final competition/travel schedule is released. TUMBLING at Cheer Command will be optional but we expect all athletes to attend a class at a tumbling facility. Cheer Command will offer monthly tumbling to our athletes at $25 per month... SUMMER Summer Camp gives the team members an opportunity to improve their techniques, skills and abilities. It gives the athletes a chance to get to know their fellow team members and other athletes in the organization. Team routines, skills and choreography are established at camps. Attendance at camps are mandatory. All athletes are expected to pay the full amount for camp. No refunds or credits will be given. Camp dates are indicated below. We look forward to an AMAZING experience. SKILLS DAYS Tentative: Minis through Seniors (all teams will attend one 3 hour day) Friday, June 27 - Seniors Saturday, June 28 - Juniors Sunday, June 29- Mini and Youths CHOREOGRAPHY DAYS Tentative: June Youth July 7-8 Senior July 8-9 Junior July Junior July Senior August ( if necessary ) More dates will be added as necessary. These are general dates for age groups. FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR CAMPS. COMPETITION FEES This does not include the cost of overnight travel. We realize some companies offer an early discount for fees turned in by a certain date. Due to last minute changes to routines, injuries or illnesses, we will be paying by the late date. Fees have been divided amongst the season. Coach s travel fees may adjust once a final competition/travel schedule is released.

5 FEE BREAKDOWN AND MONTHLY PAYMENTS Tinies 6 months Limited Travel May-April Mini/Youth May-April Junior/Senior May-April Tuition mos/yr $64/$384 $114/$1368 $114/$1368 $134/$1608 Music, Skills, Choreography $100 $300 $300 $375 Clothes and bows $115 $165 $165 $165 Competition Fees (tentative) Addt l fees will be due in October $200 $500 $750 $800 Coach Fee $100 $150 $150 $150 Registration $50 $50 $50 $50 Total for season $949 $2533 $2783 $3148 Cost for camps/clothes $215 $465 $465 $540 Deposit- Due May 10th May tuition 1/2 Camps 1/2 Clothes Registration fee Fee $ $ $ $454 Due June 1 st June Tuition 2 nd ½ camps 2 nd ½ clothes $ $ $ $404 Season minus first two payments $556 $1790 $2040 $2290 Fee per month July-April Remaining costs divided by 10 months $93 $179 $204 $229 USASF FEE Due July 7 th $30 $30 $30 $30 *New uniform and/or warm up payments will be due by June 30th. **Uniform and/or warmup is not included in the above payments Shoe and back pack orders will be placed over the summer

6 TEAMS Teams are decided based on skills performed at evaluations and stunt groups. (example a base, flyer or backspot) You are placed on teams with expectations that your skills performed at evaluations are maintained. If at any time you lose your skills, we have the option throughout the entire season to adjust teams and move athletes. We understand there are injuries and mind blocks, but athletes must work to regain and maintain to keep their positions. Some athletes may be placed on teams and not have the minimum tumbling for that level, but they bring something else to the team. This includes stunting, dancing, and jumping. Teams are made based on coach s discretion and will not be negotiated. We offer the option of being a double teamer. Double teamers attend all required practices and competitions. The fee for double teamers can be anywhere from $400-$600 depending on competition double teamer fees. Cheer Command coaching TEAM PARENTS will have monthly parent meetings. They will be at your first practice of every month. Early teams will be at the beginning of practices. Later team s meetings will be at the end of practices. Meetings should only take minutes and are not mandatory. They will keep you updated with upcoming events and answer any questions. CHEER COMMAND CLOSE DATES Gym will be closed July 3 rd - 6 th Gym will be closed the weeks of Monday, July 28th Sunday, August 10th for vacations. Please plan your vacations during this time. Gym will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27 th 28 th Gym will be closed the Wednesday, December 24th Thursday, Jan 1st. Practices will resume January 2nd. Please plan your vacation during this time. PRACTICE ATTENDANCE POLICY Once selected for a Cheer Command team, it is your obligation to attend practices. When one member is absent, it can keep a whole team from achieving their goals for that practice. The definition of a team is a number of people that are associated together in work or activity; a cooperatively functioning group. We cannot function cooperatively without your attendance and commitment. Please realize this before entering into this contract. Practice will begin the week of May 12th for Minis, Youth, Junior and Senior Teams. Practice will begin the week of August 11th for Tinies Spring and Fall schedule will be posted at tryouts as well as summer schedule. Spring and Fall schedule will consist of one weekday practice and one weekend practice. Please note that full attendance is important and excessive tardiness will not be tolerated. Team members that arrive late or have to leave early may disrupt and distract practice. You MUST be at the TWO practices PRIOR to competition. No exceptions will be made. We will have athletes available to take positions. You are allowed 2 missed team practices through August 11 th without reprimand. You have a total of 4 the ENTIRE season. This includes the 2 summer practices. This is for any reason. Choose your absences wisely. We suggest athletes do not miss practices unless it is an emergency. There may be a time when you HAVE to miss! We have the right to remove any athlete from our program for excessive absences and tardiness.

7 MISSED PRACTICES, LEAVING EARLY AND TARDINESS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND UNFAIR TO YOUR TEAM. COMPETITION INFORMATION As a Cheer Command member you are obligated to attend competitions both local and out of town. There are no exceptions since attendance is mandatory. It is the team member s responsibility to adhere to the competition schedule (even if there are changes). Information will be posted on Facebook by the Wednesday prior. It is imperative that all directives are followed and respected. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the athlete and parents to have be at the designated meeting locations on time and properly dressed. Please remember, it is not fair for the team to suffer due to one person s tardiness. We appreciate you cooperation. WE WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE AND ATHLETE FROM A COMPETITION OR A TEAM FOR BEING LATE TO A MEET TIME. COMPETITION RULES Athletes are to arrive at the designated area by the designated time. Dressed and ready appropriately. There are no excuses for missing this meet time. Parents and/or athletes are to never talk with a competition official or judge WE WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE AND ATHLETE FROM A COMPETITION OR A TEAM FOR BEING LATE TO A MEET TIME. We are respectful to all gyms and athletes! We need to remember to teach our athletes respect and sportsmanship. Driving distance overnight competitions- athletes must arrive by 6:30 pm to attend practices. Flying distance overnight competitions- athletes must arrive by 3 pm to attend practices. This is required time arrivals. Parents must plan appropriately. If a parent can t leave early enough, they must plan for athletes to arrive with another family or the athlete will be replaced for the competition without refund. Tentative Competitions Our Schedule will be posted by the end of June. Potential away competitions: Florida, Tennessee, Wisconsin. DISCIPLINE Lack of respect from an athlete to a coach or any other team member is unacceptable, as is goofing around or not working at practice when coaches are instructing teams. These behaviors may result in immediate dismissal from practice or in serious offenses, removal from the team. For less serious offenses, conditioning will be used as discipline. You are NEVER to touch another athlete. Kicking, punching, pushing hitting is NOT allowed. We have the right to immediately remove any athlete we have seen doing this. This will not be tolerated. MISCELLANEOUS All team members are expected to take care of themselves. This means NO tobacco, NO alcohol, and NO drugs! If anyone is caught smoking, drinking or using drugs while representing Cheer Command you WILL be removed from the program. Or if there is an eating disorder, the athlete will be expected to take the necessary steps to recover. We will help in anyway possible!

8 Complaining about your child s coach or any other gym matter in the viewing area is prohibited. Any negative discussion about any athlete in the viewing area is prohibited. Families reserve the right to watch their children in peace. If this is a problem, you will no longer be allowed in the viewing area or on the premises. Cheer Command is to be represented in a positive way at all times. This includes on web-based pages. (Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, etc) If at any time the athlete or Cheer Command is represented in a negative or improper way, you will be asked to remove all Cheer Command association from that page. Parents are required to set an example to not only their own athletes, but to all of our team members. Please make sure that your actions do not interfere with the responsibilities that you have as a representative of Cheer Command. We would not want any athlete to be removed from the program because of the actions of their parents. We appreciate your understanding. Parent/athletes/fans are not allowed to purchase items outside of the CCR proshop that refers to CCR or its teams. There is to be no copying any or all of CCR clothing. All team gifts must be preapproved. We are not a babysitting service. Siblings are not to stay at the gym without parents. Athletes are to be picked up promptly after their team practice or class. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND POLITE MANNERS ARE MANDATORY AT ALL COMPETITIONS. THIS PROGRAM PRIDES ITSELF ON SETTING A HIGH STANDARD OF BEHAVIOR. PLEASE HELP US CONTINUE IN THIS ENDEAVOR. FUNDRAISING Optional monthly fundraisers will be offered to help defer costs of cheer from June-December Every team will do a team fundraiser that will benefit one charity. We will choose months per team. Twice a year every athlete will be required to sell 10 lottery tickets to benefit the gym. First one will be handed out in May for June and January for February. ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE! We do what we feel is best for this program as a whole. Our success over the past several years has been reached because of our expertise, desire and willingness to make necessary changes or decisions. If at any time your athlete becomes frustrated or begins to lose interest, feel free to contact one of the coaches. Thank you for being a part of our Family!

9 I, (parent/guardian name), have read and fully understand all rules, regulations and statements made in the Cheer Command Packet. I understand that competitive cheerleading is a time commitment and financial commitment that is for an 12 month season or 6 month for Tinies. I further acknowledge that I am aware that actions that do not adhere to the CCR expectations could result in removal of the athlete. I herby give permission for Cheer Command, Inc. and its designated photographers to photograph and videotape the participant while participating in any Cheer Command event including but not limited to practice and competitions. I further give permission for such photographs and/or videotapes to be used for Cheer Command marketing material as deemed appropriate for the promotion of Cheer Command. I agree that there are to be no fees, commissions or royalties paid to me for the use of the photograph(s) or videotapes containing the participant. I the undersigned (if applicant/participant is 18 years of age or older) or parent/guardian of listed minor applicant/participant, acknowledge and agree that I am the parent or legal guardian of the above named minor and therefore have the authority to grant these permissions. (Parent Signature) (Date)

10 I, (parent/guardian name), understand that competitive cheerleading is a time commitment and financial. I further acknowledge that I am aware that actions that do not adhere to the CCR expectations could result in removal of the athlete. *I will commit to the Cheer Command full season. *I understand under no circumstances is there a refund on deposit or monthly tuition. *Payments deducted out of my account between the 1 st 5 th of every month. (Parent Signature)

11 All parents are to read and initial next to everyone that they have read and understand rules. *Cost is subject to change* (Competition fees, clothing fees, etc) *Uniforms New: Approximately $400 *Rocket Warm-up Jacket $75-$95 (bling or no bling) *Athletes must purchase Black Nike Pros on their own for practices *Required items for returning Rocket TUITION MUST BE PAID BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Via the Parent Portal If for some reason you do not have a credit card to place on file you will be required to be a month in advance of payments. (example: May you will pay for May and June. June payment will be for July) There will be no refunds on payments. IF YOUR CREDIT CARD IS DECLINED, CHECKING/SAVINGS RETURNS NSF, YOU WILL INCUR A $25 SERVICE FEE. All late payments will incur a $25 per week fee until account is in good standing. * Accounts must be up to date throughout the season or athletes may not participate. This will be strictly enforced for the new season. * Athlete s accounts must be current to do privates at CCR. You will not be allowed to schedule privates when there is a balance on your account. * Cheer Commands monthly tuition is a reflection on yearly costs. Therefore there will be NO REFUNDS or PARTIAL MONTHLY CREDITS if you choose to not continue to participate, are removed from a Cheer Command team, or join mid-month. Furthermore, there will be no credits given for short months (i.e., Summer/Winter Break.) * MONTHLY TEAM FEES ARE BASED ON 12 MONTHS (unless otherwise stated): You can expect to have a small number of practices canceled due to holidays, competitions and rest days following long competitions, inclement weather and gym closing periods. Please understand there may be added practices and appearances throughout the season that make up for any missed practices. THERE WILL BE NO PRORATING FOR TEAMS. I understand the policy and payments for fees You MUST be at the TWO practices PRIOR to competition. No exceptions will be made. We will have athletes available to take positions WE WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE AND ATHLETE FROM A COMPETITION OR A TEAM FOR BEING LATE TO A MEET TIME. Driving distance overnight competitions- athletes must arrive by 6:30 pm to attend practices. Flying distance overnight competitions- athletes must arrive by 3 pm to attend practices. Parents must plan appropriately. If a parent can t leave early enough, they must plan for athletes to arrive with another family or the athlete will be replaced for the competition without refund. Athletes are NEVER to touch another athlete. Kicking, punching, pushing hitting is NOT allowed. We have the right to immediately remove any athlete we have seen doing this. This will not be tolerated. Parent/athletes/fans are not allowed to purchase items outside of the CCR proshop that refers to CCR or its teams. There is to be no copying any or all of CCR clothing. All team gifts must be preapproved. Twice a year every athlete will be required to sell 10 lottery tickets to benefit the gym. First one will be handed out in May for June and January for February. We are not a babysitting service. Siblings are not to stay at the gym without parents. Athletes are to be picked up promptly after their team practice or class. Practices: Summer- One two hour during the week and 1.5 on weekend. Fall- Ltd travel- 2hr during week & 2 hr on weekend. Summit/Worlds team- 2 hrs during week & 3 hrs on weekend