Kingsway Elite Recreational Cheerleading. Registration checklist

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1 Registration Checklist 2016 Status (circle one): Returning Kingsway Elite Member OR New Member Child s Last Name: Child s First Name: Date of Birth: Age as of 10/1/16: Grade as of 9/1/16: For Board Use Only: Check Amount $ Check # Cash Amount $ Camp Fee $ Fundraising Fee $ **Teams will be determined based on skill level, age and number of Cheerleaders registered. Insurance Card: Y or N Birth Certificate: Y or No or Returning The following items should be completed & turned in at Registration: Registration checklist Rules & Regulations Disciplinary Action Registration form Code of Conduct Photo Authorization Form Copy of health insurance card (All cheerleaders) Copy of birth certificate (New Members only) Registration payment - - Initial payment due: 1 Child $220, 2 Children $415, 3 Children $610 A complete registration packet is needed for each cheerleader. Please check all skill levels as they apply: Somersault Round off Back handspring Full Cartwheel Standing Back-handspring Full layout Round-Off Back-Walker Over Front-Walkover Back tuck Standing back tuck Layout

2 Registration Form Cheerleader Information: Last Name Street First Name City, State, Zip Home Phone Date of Birth Parent Information: Mother s name Father s Name Parent s address (if different than child) Parent s phone # (if different than child) Mother s cell phone# Father s cell phone# Mother s Father s Medical/Emergency Contact Information: Doctor s Name Phone # Primary Medical Insurance Company Policy # Emergency Contact Phone # Relationship I HAVE RECEIVED, READ AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE CODE OF CONDUCT. Waiver and Release of Liability: I agree to hold harmless Kingsway Elite Recreational Cheerleading, its officers, board members, coaches and sponsors for any claim arising from accidental injury to my child. We assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for damages following such injury, permanent disability, or death. I and my legal heirs, do hereby discharge, waive and release and covenant not to sue for any and all claims of damage I may have against the above named individuals and association. The insurance policy of the Kingsway Elite Recreational Cheerleading will be secondary to any existing insurance. I understand that in my absence, emergency medical treatment may be administered to my child until such time I can be contacted. I agree to the terms and conditions of this liability release and give my permission for my child to participate in this youth activity. Parent/Guardian Signature Date *Are you interested in coaching or being a coach s assistant? Contact number **CHEERLEADERS WHO COMPETE FOR ANOTHER RECREATION ORGANIZATION CANNOT CHEER FOR KINGSWAY ELITE REC CHEERLEADING.

3 Registration Information There are 2 ways to register for Kingsway Elite Cheer 1. In-Person Registration for NEW and RETURNING Cheerleaders - Woolwich Twp. Municipal Building Friday 4/15 from 7pm-8:30pm Saturday 4/16 from 10am-11:30am 2. Online Registration at New members will be subject to an evaluation for any open positions on the team. If there are no open positions, your name will be placed on a Waiting List. Evaluations will be held during the week at the end of May for NEW cheerleaders only. **Registration is now open and will close on May 15th Registration Location: Woolwich Municipal Building, 120 Village Green Drive, Woolwich Township, NJ Forms: The following information will be needed to register: 1. Registration payment (see payment schedule below) 2. Registration form 3. Rules & Regulations 4. Code of Conduct 5. Disciplinary Action 6. Photo Authorization 7. Copy of your health insurance card (everyone must bring) 8. Copy of your child s birth certificate (New Members only) Teams: Team placement is determined by age as of October 1 st, 2016 and grade for the 2016/2017 school year and ability. Kingsway Elite reserves the right to add or combine teams based on registration numbers. There will be evaluations for all new members at the end of May, date to be determined. Full refunds (including nonrefundable dollars) will be issued to any registrant not chosen for a team. Cost: The cost of our program includes:! Registration Fee, Uniform rental, practice gear, hair bow, practice facility rental, competition fees, choreography, music and mandatory camp.! Fundraising Fee=$130 per family. There will be a mandatory raffle fundraiser in November/December More information will be given at a later date. Each family will be required to sell 13 raffle tickets as part of the mandatory fundraising.

4 Registration Fee Practice Facility Rental Uniform Rental Camp & ($50 non-refundable) Competition Fees Practice Gear / Bows Choreography Fee Due: At registration Due: 6/1/16 Due: 7/1/16 Due: 8/1/16 Total Cost 1 Child $220 $100 $100 $100 $520 2 Children $415 $200 $200 $150 $965 3 Children $610 $300 $300 $200 $ Children $750 $400 $380 $300 $1830 **NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER JUNE 1, 2016** Payments should be made via check or money order in person. Credit card or Pay Pal online. All fees must be paid in full by their due date. Any child with an outstanding balance will not be eligible to practice with the team until the balance is paid. Failure to pay will result in removal from the team. Late fees may apply. Additional parent expenses may include cheer sneakers, bloomers & US Finals competition fees. Additional information: Pre-camp practices A few practices will be held prior to choreography camp to assess the team s abilities & to form stunt groups. Depending on the coach s preference, these practices may be held in June before the end of school or in July prior to camp. Choreography camp - Mandatory choreography camps for each team is usually held the first week in August. This camp is Mandatory. Practices - Team practices will begin after choreography camp & continue through the end of the fall season (late-november). Practices will be held primarily at cheerleading facilities in Sewell, NJ. Attendance at all practices is required.! Unexcused absences from practice, Rec basketball or competition will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the team. If a cheerleader is absent more than 3 times, they will not be granted Priority Registration for the following year and/or may be dismissed from the team. For each time a cheerleader is late to a practice (more than 15 minutes) it will be documented by the coach. If a cheerleader is late 3 times that will equal 1 absence. Fall competition season - The Fall competition season will run mid-october thru the first week in December. The teams will compete in 4 to 6 scheduled competitions throughout the fall season. A tentative competition schedule will be sent as soon as it is finalized by the coaches. Most competitions are held Saturdays and Sundays. Additional competitions may be added. Separate fees may apply for these competitions (ex: US Finals). Every child will be expected to attend all of the scheduled competitions and practices. Please note Our teams compete & practice during the break for NJ Teacher s Conference. Please don t schedule vacations during this time. Basketball cheering - In addition to our fall season, we also cheer for East Greenwich Youth Basketball in the winter, usually January and February. Attendance at these games is mandatory. Attendance policy will apply to basketball cheer. National Championship (date to be determined, usually early May) - If the team qualifies for US Finals or other national championship the teams will attend this event in Uniforms shall remain the property of Kingsway Elite Cheerleading and will be collected at the end of the season.

5 Disciplinary Action 2016 The above Rules and Regulations and Parent/Participant Code of Conduct are to be followed by all Participants, Parents/Guardians and Coaches within the Kingsway Elite Cheerleading organization.! 1st Warning: Verbal warning to cheerleader, parent or guardian (if cheerleader, parent or guardian will be notified).! 2nd Warning: Meeting scheduled with parent/guardian, coach and board member.! 3rd Warning: Dismissal from cheer squad for the remainder of the season. The purpose of these actions is to institute a positive, fair cheering program which will give each cheerleader an equal opportunity. The Kingsway Elite Cheerleading Board Members reserve the right to implement immediate expulsion of any Participant or Parent based upon the severity of any infraction of the Rules and Regulations or Parent/Participant Code of Conduct. Child s Name: Parent initials: Kingsway Elite Recreational Cheerleading Photo Authorization Form Child s Name: Date: Parent s Signature: Please circle YES or NO for each of the following questions: 1. My child s picture may be published on the Kingsway Elite website. YES NO 2. My child s picture may be published in local newspapers. YES NO 3. My child s likeness may be published on video. YES NO 4. My child s picture may be published on affiliate websites. YES NO (i.e. Cheer Bow website, Uniform website).

6 Rules & Regulations Attire:! No jewelry will be worn in practice or at competition.! Nails need to be kept at a reasonable length for the safety of all. No fake nails are allowed for practices or competition. Nail polish is not allowed for competition.! When in uniform at competition, cheerleaders are representing our organization. As such, we ask that they maintain a well-groomed, respectable appearance (before, during and after their performance). No bare bellies (i.e. sports bras without shells) or short shorts (i.e. wearing just bloomers without skirts on) while wearing the Kingsway Elite uniform.! During awards ceremonies, all Kingsway Elite cheerleaders should be in full uniform (bow, top, skirt, cheer sneakers). Absences/Lateness:! Members must attend ALL COMPETITIONS. Any extenuating circumstance must be discussed with a coach immediately upon joining Kingsway Elite.! Please be mindful that you are part of a team where your attendance affects you and all other members of your team. When cheerleaders are absent, their stunt group cannot practice!! If you are sick and non-contagious, please make every effort to attend practice. Lightly participating and / or watching practice will help you and your team.! If an absence is unavoidable, please notify your coach as soon as possible prior to practice.! Unexcused absences from practice, Rec basketball or competition will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the team. If a cheerleader is absent more than 3 times, they will not be granted Priority Registration for the following year and/or may be dismissed from the team. For each time a cheerleader is late to a practice (more than 15 minutes) it will be documented by the coach. If a cheerleader is late 3 times that will equal 1 absence.! Please arrive at practice on time so your child does not miss any of the warm up. Please pick up your child promptly after practice. Behavior! Disruptive and/or disrespectful behavior, including any type of bullying, will not be tolerated. Members may be asked to sit out of practice or leave the building if this behavior is displayed. If your child is having an issue with another cheerleader, please discuss with her coach. Failure to comply with the above Rules and Regulations will result in a conference with a coach, parents and board member to discuss the infraction and consequences. If the behavior continues, Kingsway Elite Cheerleading reserves the right to dismiss the member from the program. If the member is dismissed for failure to comply with Rules and Regulations, all fees paid to date are non-refundable. Should you decide to discontinue instruction with the Kingsway Elite Cheerleading organization prior to the end of the season, all fees paid to date are non-refundable. Child s Name: Parent initials:

7 Code of Conduct for Participants & Parents ! Participants/Parents should respect each Player s decision to participate in sports, supporting the respective Player s desire to play the sport for their enjoyment.! Participants/Parents should be a role model of good sportsmanship showing respect for all other Coaches, Volunteers, Officials, Players, Parents/Guardians, Opponents, Kingsway Elite Cheerleading Board Members and Kingsway Tri-County Supervisors, Employees and Officials.! Parents/Guardians will recognize the importance of Volunteer Coaches and support the Program.! Participants/Parents will respect all Coaches decisions with regard to any and all team issues. Any disagreement with a coach will result in a scheduled meeting that includes the Parent of the Participant, Coach and Board Members. Under NO circumstances is a Coach to be approached before, during or after practice or in front of any other Parent/Participant with regard to a conflict or issue.! Participants/Parents will not engage in unacceptable behavior toward or involving other Coaches, Volunteers, Officials, Players, Parents/Guardians, or Kingsway Elite Cheerleading Board Members while at any Kingsway Elite related sporting event, practice or meeting.! Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to the following: using foul or abusive language or gestures, physical or verbal confrontations or fights, slanderous or libelous remarks or statements, threats, intimidation, or crimes punishable by Civil or Criminal Laws.! Any infraction of this Code of Conduct may result in Disciplinary Action by the Kingsway Elite Cheerleading Board of Directors, up to and including immediate expulsion from the Kingsway Elite Cheerleading program. I fully understand the commitment and behavior needed to be a member of the Kingsway Elite Cheerleading program. I agree to comply with the above Rules and Regulations and Parent/Participant Code of Conduct and understand all consequences if the Rules and Regulations and Code of Conduct are not followed. Child s Name Parent Signature Parent Signature Participant Signature Date Date Date