2018 KCFC CHEER & DANCE COMPETITION

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1 2018 KCFC CHEER & DANCE COMPETITION Welcome to the 2018 Cheer and Dance Competition registration packet! We hope this packet has detailed out information allowing each squad to be successful! Please take time to read the entire packet noticing any changes and contact with any questions. We are here to help! Location: Olathe North High School 600 E Prairie St, Olathe, KS Date: Sunday, November 4 th, 2018 Performance times will be posted by Monday, October 22 nd, 2018 Competition Fees: The cost is $7 per athlete, per event. Squads may sign up for cheer only or cheer and dance. Make checks payable to KCFC. No refunds after registration deadline for competition fee! Registration Deadline: Friday, October 5 th, No late registrations will be accepted. Each squad must complete a registration form. Any child not participating must provide a written note from a parent explaining their absence. This is to ensure that no child is unfairly restricted from participation. Rosters will be checked against those maintained in the office for number participating. This is a recreational competition for KCFC; therefore, all KCFC rules will apply to the competition. (Rules are listed on demerit form and in rulebook.) If you have any questions regarding the rules of the competition, please cheeranddance@kcfootballcheer.org. Divisions: Cheer (Non-advance K 8 th ) Dance (Non-advance K 8th) Cheer (Advanced 6th, 7th and 8th) Dance (Advanced 6th, 7th, and 8th) All squads will be in the division with their own grade level. Due to large squad sizes, we may divide divisions into small and large squads depending on registration numbers for each division. If a squad is mixed-grade, the squad will compete at the majority grade level of the squad. KCFC reserves the right to change divisions based on team registration. A minimum of 3 squads per division must be met. If squads are moved to a different division, they would be moved up to the next grade level in the division. Advanced stunting squads must compete in the advanced categories. Squads must compete in their division s time slot. KCFC will not be able to accommodate specific requests for performance times.

2 JUDGING KCFC has devised the following guidelines and format for judging the KCFC Cheer and Dance Competition. There will be 4 judges for each division. 3 Judges will be picked by random draw from ALL KCFC Area and Assistant Area Directors with no Area being represented more than once. Three (3) Alternate Judges will also be drawn to cover any division in which a Judge has a squad competing or in case of emergency. The fourth judge will be a guest judge that is not an area director or a current KCFC cheer coach. Guest judges are knowledgeable in the KCFC Cheer and Dance competition and are not necessarily associated with the KCFC organization. Please review all score sheets and judges sheets to make sure that your routine complies with all requirements. All score sheets will be tabulated electronically. The 4 scores will be averaged to the nearest.00 value. Bonus points will not be given for jump sequences (double jumps, triple jumps). Squads in the Cheer Category will be judged on: Judging Aspects Description Maximum Point Jump Difficulty K-3 rd Grade: Spread Eagle, 5 Tuck or any other performed 4 th -8 th Grade: Double Nine, Pike, Herkie Toe Touch Jump Execution Majority of athletes 5 demonstrate excellent precision and form Voice Projection Strength and projection on task through the whole cheer Motion Sharpness All athletes together in synchronization and very sharp Stunt Execution All athletes involved in stunt or multiple stunts throughout Stunt Difficulty Skills at grade level proper technique, timing, whole team involved Choreography Creativity High energy difficulty routine above grade level Formations, Transitions, Multiple formations, more Spacing than one transition with all athletes involved Spirit Energy & Appeal Whole team enthusiastic and high energy

3 Overall Impression/Performance Rule Book Keeps level high at all times; performance flows smoothly Stunting at grade level and certification level, at least one stunt and jump in routine, routine time: min: 1 min. max: 1min, 30 sec., uniform clean matching and complete, hair and nails according to rule book and no jewelry Squads in the Dance Category will be judged on: Judging Aspects Description Maximum Point Choreography Higher than grade level Creative/Original choreography; highly creative Formations, Transitions, Multiple formations, more Spacing than one transition with all athletes involved Motion Sharpness All athletes together in synchronization and very sharp Rhythm Music Music, footwork and motions 5 Choice/Footwork go together Overall Keeps level high at all times; Impression/Performance performance flows smoothly Spirit Energy & Appeal Whole team enthusiastic and high energy Stunt Difficulty Skills grade level or certification; proper technique; timing on and safe Stunt Execution All athletes involved in stunt 5 or multiple stunts throughout Jump Difficulty K-3 rd Grade: Spread Eagle, Tuck or any other performed 4 th -8 th Grade: Double Nine, Pike, Herkie Toe Touch Jump Execution All athletes demonstrate excellent precision and form Rule Book Stunting at grade level and certification level, at least one stunt and jump in routine, routine time: min: 2min, max: 2min, 30 sec., uniform clean matching and complete, hair and nails according to rule book and no jewelry

4 AWARDS The teams with the top three scores will be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3 rd. All other teams will be rewarded with the rating system. Rating system will be as follows: SUPERIOR: 90 0 points 90% and above EXCELLENT: points 80% 89.99% OUTSTANDING: 79 points and below 79.99% and below COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD KCFC Cheerleading will be hosting a community service project the first two home football games at Heritage Park in the month of October. The squad collecting the most money per cheerleader have the opportunity to present the check to Harvesters at Cheer and Dance. The Cheer Area with the highest dollar amount collected per cheerleader will be recognized on the KCFC website and social media sites. If you have a bye weekend during one of the first two weekends in October, you may collect money during the 3 rd weekend. All money collected will benefit Harvesters Food Bank.

5 C & D FAQ S Who can come and watch? We encourage all participants to invite family. As our club has grown, so have our fans. Please help us with crowd control and limit your guests to 4-6 per cheerleader. Please try to carpool as much as possible. Is there an entry fee for families? Spectators age and older will be charged $7.00 at the door or $5.00 pre-sale. Exact change is always appreciated. We DO accept credit card payment. KCFC cheerleaders in uniform and football players in jerseys are free. KCFC coaches are free with field passes. How early can we arrive? Is there time to practice? Each squad is allotted a -minute practice time. Squads can arrive at the high school 45 minutes before their scheduled practice time and once all cheerleaders arrive should check in minutes prior to practice time. Squads may only practice in the practice room. Squads may stretch or play games in the holding room. There is no practicing in the hallways or on deck. Can we wear nail polish? Per KCFC rulebook, nail polish is allowed. Can we have hair or body glitter? No hair or body glitter is allowed. Face rhinestones are also not allowed. Mascot or sticker tattoos are allowed. If in doubt, cheeranddance@kcfootballcheer.org for approval. Do our socks and shoe strings need to match? Yes, as stated in the KCFC rulebook, all uniform pieces must match. If your squad has prior approval to have non-matching items, cheeranddance@kcfootballcheer.org prior to competition to make sure we have your squad listed. Failure to have pre-approval listed with the committee may result in deductions. Can we do a chant or huddle before our competition routine? NO. ALL squads will be escorted onto the floor and get into their positions. Spiriting onto the floor, chants and/or huddles before entering in or while transitioning on the floor are not allowed. You are allowed to spirit off the mat at the end of the performance. This rule has been made so that all squads are able to perform their routines in the time that has been allotted to them and the competition day stays on schedule. Do we have to put a stunt or a jump in our routines? Yes. Judges are judging on grade level stunts and jumps for both cheer and dance. When stunting we will have 7 th -12 th grade cheerleaders that will walk up on the stunt for extra support. These girls are not participating in the stunt, they are standing next to the stunt as backup.

6 Does our dance have to be 2:30 or can it be shorter? Cheer 1:30? The time allotted for the dance is minimum 2 min. and maximum 2 min. 30sec. The time allotted for cheer is minimum 1 min. and maximum 1 min. and 30 sec. Cheerleaders will perform their cheer first then the dance. There will be an X on the mat that signifies the center of the mat so cheerleaders may line up accordingly. Where do we go after we perform? The squad and coaches can sit in the designated cheer area on the bleachers and watch the rest of their division until the awards ceremony. The squads can move to the gym floor when the awards begin. When the awards ceremony is over, the squads should exit the gym and head toward the holding gym for pictures and parent pick up. Parents may also exit the gym from the main entrance and meet their cheerleader in the holding gym to the right of the main gym. Can we use a routine we learned at cheer camp? No. Squads must have original routines for both cheer and dance. Can we hire a choreographer? No. You cannot hire or use a professional choreographer. Since this is a recreational competition, cheer and/or dance must incorporate original material (created by the coaches and/or the squad). Any squad using a professionally choreographed routine (paid for or free) will be disqualified. Are there any guidelines for buying music? No. There are no guidelines for buying music but all music must be approved by your Area Director prior to competition. What type of format must coaches bring music on? DJ will not have capabilities for CDs as in previous years. Music must be played from your smart phone bring cords/accessories necessary to plug into DJ s equipment. KCFC and DJ will NOT be responsible if calls, text messages or instant messages occur during performances and disrupt the dance routine (be sure to place phone in airplane mode). Squads will not be allowed to restart their dance routine due to such interruptions. Are signs and props allowed? Can coaches place signs for their squads? Cheer signs are allowed for the cheer performance only. NO PROPS! Signs must be approved by Area Director. Coaches can place signs for their squad right before the squad comes onto the floor. Once the squad is on the floor, 4 th /8 th grade coaches are not allowed on the floor but will need to sit in chairs to the side of the floor designated for them. K-3 rd grade coaches are allowed to sit on the floor next to the judges table. What is parking and entrance like at Olathe North High School? The entrance to the competition is located in the back of the school at the South Gym/Aux. Gym entrance which is also letter M entrance. You may park in the Olathe North parking lot or Mahaffie

7 House parking lot. Please do not park on the residential streets. Carpooling is a great plan and we appreciate anyone using this option. Will I need cash for this event? Yes! We will have a credit card machine at the entry for admissions, at the concession stand and t- shirt/flower booths. You will need cash for the many wonderful vendors attending the event. We cannot guarantee that the participating vendors will have their own credit card swipes. These vendors will have great gift options to reward yourself or your cheerleader for a great season or stock up on gifts for the holidays. You won t want to miss seeing all the great booths. Can I hold additional practices to prepare for competition? No. All squads must follow the KCFC guidelines which state 4 th -8 th grade squads may have up to 3 hours of practice per week with no single practice exceeding 2 hours. K-3 rd grade squads may have up to 2 hours of practice per week with no single practice exceeding 1 ½ hours. This timeframe stands for all mandatory and optional practices. Squads not following this rule face point deductions and/or other disciplinary actions.

8 2018 KCFC Cheer and Dance Competition Registration Form High School Area Grade Coach Name Phone If certified, please mark: Cradle Extension/Cradle Full Advanced 2 nd Year Full Advanced Registering for: Cheer Only ($7 per cheerleader) Cheer & Dance ($14 per cheerleader) # 1 Cheerleader Name Cheer Competition Registration $7 each Dance Competition Registration $7 each Total per Athlete Total *Squads larger than 15, please attach list of athletes participating.* List any cheerleader on your team roster that will not be competing with the squad below. Make sure a note from a doctor or parent accompanies the registration form. Mail or hand carry registration to: KCFC Cheer and Dance Competition W 6 th Street Lenexa, KS Registration deadline 5pm, Friday October 5 th, 2018 no late registrations accepted

9 2018 KCFC Cheer and Dance Competition Pre-Order Form High School Area Grade Coach Name Phone # Cheerleader Name T-Shirt Size $15 each (circle size) 1 YXS YS YM YL YXL 2 YXS YS YM YL YXL 3 YXS YS YM YL YXL 4 YXS YS YM YL YXL 5 YXS YS YM YL YXL 6 YXS YS YM YL YXL 7 YXS YS YM YL YXL 8 YXS YS YM YL YXL 9 YXS YS YM YL YXL YXS YS YM YL YXL 11 YXS YS YM YL YXL 12 YXS YS YM YL YXL Total # of Pre-Sale Admission Tickets $5 each Flower Bouquets $7 each Total NO EXCHANGES/RETURNS ON T-SHIRTS Mail or hand carry pre-order form to: KCFC Cheer and Dance Competition W 6 th Street Lenexa, KS Order deadline: 5pm on Friday October 5 th, 2018 no late orders accepted A limited number of t-shirts and flowers will be available day of the event.