Louisiana Rush, LLC {A letter from Jerry Richards and Casey Lane}

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1 Louisiana Rush, LLC {A letter from Jerry Richards and Casey Lane} Dear Potential Louisiana Rush Athlete and Parent, We would like to thank you for your interest in Louisiana Rush. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to take over the legacy Mrs. DaeDae has left behind for us. Moving forward we plan to continue to show our love and passion for this sport, just as DaeDae did! As the new owners, we will continue to grow this dynasty and teach your athlete valuable life lessons. Since we began our all-star cheerleading careers, we have continued to learn, grow and dominate in this sport that is growing so quickly. We plan to bring all of our big gym knowledge to the Sulphur, Louisiana area and make a BIG statement in our first season. Collectively we have coached over 11 NCA national titles and hundreds of national titles and are thrilled to spread our knowledge. Our facility focuses on all-star cheerleading, school cheerleading and tumbling. Our location has a full-size spring floor, a hard panel floor for school cheerleaders and an above ground tumble trak. We are devoted to offering a professional environment that will instill great morals into your athlete. Our goal is to provide the best training environment for your athlete while teaching them important life skills, such as teamwork, honesty, dedication, commitment, and sportsmanship. The Louisiana Rush owners and staff will use the sport of cheerleading to positively influence each athlete that walk through our doors. Did you know that a coach will influence more people in a year than an average person will in a lifetime? So, it s our pleasure to offer a training facility that will leave you with a RUSH of emotions every time your athlete enters and leaves our training facility. With our UPBEAT coaching style! To the ENCOURAGING words from our coaches to your athlete that will teach your kid, to not hold back. Along with the CONSTRUCTIVE criticism that will build CONFIDENCE in your athlete to let them know they can overcome any challenge that comes their way. It is our promise that you cannot go wrong with choosing Louisiana Rush for your athlete(s). This packet is designed to give each family the information necessary to decide if they are ready for the financial/team commitment required by Louisiana Rush. Please take the time to go through this packet thoroughly. It will give you all the information you will need to decide if this is the right choice for your family. If you have any questions, please give us a call at Good luck to everyone, and we hope you re ready for the RUSH of your life! Thank you, Jerry Richards & Casey Lane

2 All-Star Program Expectations Being a part of Louisiana Rush, LLC is a privilege; as a private organization, we expect our members, athletes and parents, to uphold the highest standards in the gym and our community. 1 Year Commitment Team Parent Program Requirements YOU are the TEAM behind the TEAM Joining a team at Louisiana Rush is a yearlong commitment: May 2017 to the end of March The person that signs the release form is financially responsible for the athlete. If a team member quits the team for any reason, you forfeit all paid tuition and expense billing fees/no refunds of any kind. The Parent is responsible for ALL team purchased items such as practice wear, uniforms, etc. Accounts that are behind 1 month will be given a friendly reminder to catch up. Athletes that have accounts that become 2 months past due will no longer be able to participate until account is in good standing. Parent Expectations and Rules Parents are expected to: Keep attendance policy and team membership expectations. Keep up with financial obligations. Refrain from negative gossip or creating drama in the parent viewing room. Refrain from talking about other children in any way. Refrain from questioning the coach s decision about team placement, routine, practices, etc. Parents maintain manners and civility at all functions. Refrain from negativity towards a Louisiana Rush, LLC, team member, parent, coach, other gyms, via any social media platform (I.e. internet, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Group Me, text). Refrain from inappropriate pictures, language to be used on any social media platform (i.e. internet, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Group Me, text). Always have a sportsman-like behavior, via any social media platform (i.e. internet, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Group Me, text). Never use the Louisiana Rush contact list, parent s or phone list for anything negative. Never approach an official or judge of a competition to voice a negative opinion. Compliments are accepted. Parents need to maintain manners and civility at all functions. Do not post routine videos or music to the internet without written permission from the owners. Breaking of any of the above rules may result in removal of the program. Page 2

3 LOUISIANA RUSH ATHLETE Team Program Requirements IN THE GYM: Team members must put forth 100% effort at ALL practices. Team members must respect their teammates and coaches. Team members must wear required practice wear to ALL practices. Team members must wear their hair in a neat ponytail/with a practice bow. Team members cell phones must be turned to silent and kept in their bag the entire practice. No gum or jewelry at practice jewelry rule will start Oct. 1 st if you plan on getting a piercing. You must keep it covered in practice Athlete Expectations & Rules All athletes are expected to: Never use alcoholic or drugs; will warrant immediate dismissal. Never challenge the authority of the coach; will warrant automatic dismissal from practice. Second violation will warrant automatic dismissal from the program. Refrain from abusive behavior, lying, stealing, or any other negative form of behavior. These are all grounds for dismissal. Follow all additional rules and guidelines given by the coach or person in charge. Any negative behavior towards a Louisiana Rush member, coach, parent or to another gym, via any Social media platform (i.e. internet, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Group Me, text) will result in dismissal from the team. Never post inappropriate pictures, language or unsportsmanlike behavior to be used on any media platform (i.e. ALL SOCIAL MEDIA FORMATS); will result in dismissal from team. Never approach an official or judge of a competition to voice a negative opinion. Doing so will result in dismissal from the team. Compliments are accepted. Breaking of any of the above rules may result in removal of the program. Page 3

4 Attendance Policy The TEAM PROGRAMS to include ALL-STAR and the RUSHERS at Louisiana Rush are competitive programs. In order for our teams to have success, members MUST BE COMMITTED AND MUST ATTEND ALL PRACTICES. All team members are expected to respect the team practice schedule. Poor attendance creates frustration amongst, coaches, athletes and parents. We simply cannot expect the results that the athletes want, coaches and parents want without full practices. The Attendance Policy will be enforced for all our team programs. Please note there will be no warnings or exceptions. Thank you for your support; we are 100% confident that with 100% attendance we will be 100% successful!! All team practices are MANDATORY; to include extended practices and extra practices. ABSENCE NOTIFICATION We are aware this is the first season of Louisiana Rush, LLC. You will need to fill out a vacation request form for any previous planned obligations. If an athlete must miss a practice, a PARENT must notify Jerry Richards with the date and reason for the absence 1 week in advance via . Absence notification MUST COME FROM A PARENT and is to be ed only. Athletes are allowed 5 absences only regardless the reason, from August 1st through the end of their competition season (March or April 2018). Rush Week-Athletes must be present the week before a regional competition and 2 weeks before a national competition. School Cheerleaders get an additional 3 excused absences. However this does NOT apply to Rush Week. ABSENCE WITH NO PRIOR NOTIFICATION Athletes that miss practice, without notifying their head coach and Jerry Richards, will automatically be removed from the routine; no exceptions. Athletes may be reinstated after a month of attending practices. Athletes will be expected to continue to come to practices to maintain team membership. SUMMER ATTENDANCE POLICY Absences for ALL SUMMER pre-scheduled camps, vacations, etc. THERE MUST BE A VACATION REQUEST FORM ON FILE BY JUNE 1 st and A PARENT must notify Jerry Richards with ALL dates and reasons for the absences. Choreography camps are mandatory. Tuition holds your athletes spot on their team and therefore cannot be prorated due to vacation, no matter the length. Page 4

5 Tuition & Expenses: There will be an annual Louisiana Rush registration fee of $ This includes two Louisiana Rush t-shirts for the athlete, and one car decal. Registration shirts will be worn at competitions, if lost you will be required to purchase a new one. Additional t-shirts can be purchased for $20.00 and car decals for $10.00 through the cheer office. Second Child: $60.00 and includes two Louisiana Rush t-shirts. Third Child: $37.50 and includes two Louisiana Rush t-shirts. To complete the Louisiana Rush All-Star registration: -A completed registration form. -go to and click on the blue button that say create account. - pay the registration fee and monthly tuition -All athletes will need to also pay the $35.00 USASF membership fee, as well as make their first installment of the expense billing payment. -Birth Certificate: An athlete s competition age is determined by their age on August 31, All competitions require a copy of each athlete s birth certificate to verify age. We ask for this at the beginning of the year to avoid any lastminute problems. -Credit Card: At registration, every family will be required to place a card on file. This is mandatory at registration. PAYMENT OPTIONS: Louisiana Rush offers two separate options for payment. You may choose to enroll in the Auto Pay Plan or you may pay your tuition and expense billing payments manually with a check (made payable to LA Rush), cash, or Visa/MasterCard/Discover credit card. If you sign up for the Auto Pay Plan, your monthly tuition will be charged to the card on file on the 2 nd of each month and you will receive a $15.00 discount. Your other expenses will be charged on the 15th of the month in which they are due. You may however continue to pay your monthly tuition as it is due with cash, check or credit card. If your tuition/expense billing payments are not paid by the 5th/15th, your credit card on file will be charged on the 6th/16th with a $25.00 late fee per payment. Tuition Discounts: 20% discount for 2 nd child enrolled at Louisiana Rush: 50% discount for 3 rd child in Louisiana Rush. Tuition pays for training; it does not pay for the right to compete or to be a member of any particular team or competition level. Louisiana Rush athletes earn the right to compete through their hard work. In addition to the monthly tuition, Louisiana Rush has created an expense billing program for ALL the additional expenses that are associated with competitive cheerleading. The cost for ESTIMATED competition fees, camp/music/choreography fees, spirit gifts, uniform, practice wear, make-up kit, and bow have been added together so that payments may be broken out into 8 installments. The expense billing payment for all teams is due and payable on the 15th of each month beginning with May 15, 2017, with the final payment being due on December 15, However, we will allow you to invest in your expense billing program to bring your payment down on the 15 th. If you choose this option you can put down any amount of money that will bring the total cost of your overall expenses down. We will then divide the remaining amount by 8, and that will be your monthly payments due on the 15 th. PLEASE NOTE: tuition, annual expenses, additional expenses and sponsorship money are NOT refundable for any reason (including, but not limited to dropping from the program, removal from the program, injury etc.). Page 5

6 EXPENSE INFORMATION Division Hours per Week Tuition Auto Pay Tuition Tiny 1- Up 4 Hours $ / month $ / month *This tuition applies for those accounts set-up on Louisiana Rush Auto Pay Plan. Expenses Levels 1-5 Monthly Breakdown COMPETITION FEES: All Louisiana Rush teams will be participating in the annual show-off, plus 6-8 additional competitions. The competition schedule for all teams will be published by July 15, We try to set this schedule as early as possible however; it may change due to circumstances outside our control. If any changes are made you will be notified through . Competition Fees are non-refundable: A lot of effort Is put into competition routines. If your athlete decides to quit, or otherwise miss a competition for any reason, we must find a replacement and prepare them for the Competition Fees $ May $ Camp/Music/ Choreography Fee $ June $ Spirit Gifts $40.00 July $ Bow & Make-Up $60.00 August $ Uniform $ September $ Coaches Fee $75.00 October $ Practice Wear Bottoms $65.00 November $ Annual Balanced Billing Total $1, December $ competition. As a result, competition fees will not be refunded even if your athlete leaves their team prior to the competition or otherwise does not attend the competition for any reason. SPIRIT GIFTS: Athletes will receive 2 spirit gifts for competitions. These gifts will be Louisiana Rush designed t-shirts. All athletes will receive the same gift/shirt. No additional spirit gifts will be allowed unless you re willing to individually invest for each athlete on the team. MAKEUP & BOW: Louisiana Rush will provide make-up design/make-up kit and bow for competitions. This fee is collected via the expense billing. PRACTICE WEAR: Practice wear is the athletes work out attire and is required at every practice. All competitive squads Levels 1 through Level 5 will have 2 sets of practice wear. This expense is INCLUDED in your expense billing payment. Practice wear can and will include sports bra and spanks. (If you or your athlete is not comfortable wearing a sports bra, there will be an approved practice tank top to purchase). The athletes practice wear sports bra ties in with their uniform, so we will be able to have 3 different looks with our uniform. =) SHOES: Athletes will practice and compete in an all-white CHEER shoe. The La. Rush staff would like all our athletes to wear either Nfinity shoes or the Varsity Cheer Shoe. Shoes are not included in your expense billing fees. Page 6

7 UNIFORMS: Louisiana Rush may utilize several different uniform designs for different teams/levels. Payment for the uniform will now be included in the expense billing program. Please note if your child does not make it to one of the regularly scheduled fittings their uniform may not be in by the first competition. A custom uniform takes 8 to 12 weeks to come in and cannot be ordered until it is sized. Louisiana Rush will provide two separate fitting dates to purchase new uniforms. Uniforms and warmups are a custom design/order; therefore, parents and athletes should expect an 8-12 week turn time for delivery. **Please note that Louisiana Rush reserves the right to buy back any uniform before it s delivered. Fitting # Dates Times June 1 TBA July 2 TBA Competition uniforms for all teams/levels are custom designed for Louisiana Rush; however, they are not custom tailored uniforms. Alterations to ensure a proper fit may be required. Typical alterations can range from $ $ PLEASE NOTE: Your account must be current in order to receive spirit wear, make-up kits, bows, uniforms, practice wear, and spirit gifts. These items will not be handed out if there is a balance on your account. Any funds paid in can/will also be reallocated to first cover tuition then expense billing in the event of an account balance. Page 7

8 COMPETITIONS: We participate in 3-4 regional competitions and 3-4 national competitions. Our regional competitions may be held in Houston, Shreveport, Lafayette, New Orleans and the surrounding area. National competitions may be in Dallas, New Orleans, Galveston, San Antonio and as far as Orlando depending on bids and team decision. These will require travel out of town and a one or two-night stay in a hotel. The competition schedule and fees will be finalized by July 1 st. Last minute changes may occur and competitions can either be added or pulled from the schedule. PLEASE NOTE: Most national competition schedules include a Friday and / or Monday competition time. This will require a parent to miss work and the athlete to miss school. SPECTATOR/PARKING COST: Most competition venues require spectators to pay for admission ranging from $10.00 to $25.00 per person/per day. Additional parking fees usually apply ranging from $ $15.00 per day. ATHLETE ATTIRE AT COMPETITIONS: Please remind your athlete that while at the competition he/she is representing Louisiana Rush and they need to respect the Louisiana Rush rules. When arriving at competition athletes MUST arrive in full competition style hair and make-up. Athletes may wear any of the following options: FULL uniform, Louisiana Rush t-shirt or sweat suit. If you have won a NCA jacket you may wear it but no other National jackets are allowed unless it s from the event we re competing at. NO random clothes, pj pants or competition spirit attire will be allowed. STAY to PLAY/ HOTELS: There may be 1-3 out of town competitions that will require a 1-3 night hotel stay. La. Rush will reserve a block of hotel rooms for all athletes and families through a housing company. It is MANDATORY for all athletes to stay within the La. Rush hotel block for all out of town competitions. We will be required to submit a listing of all our athletes and where they are staying in order to be compliant for those specific competitions. This is a competition requirement and La. Rush does not receive any financial benefit from this program. If an athlete is not registered through a required housing company they will NOT be eligible to compete. All families will have till August 30th to make their housing reservations. Most if not all hotel properties will fill up months in advance, so please plan accordingly. Parents will be ed information regarding the block in order to call and book a reservation. Hotels are booked individually by all parents via a credit card. Look for an towards the beginning of the summer to book your families reservation. Page 8

9 TEAM FORMATIONS: Athletes will be placed into practice groups according to appropriate age and skill level after troy-outs. At the coach s discretion, some athletes will be placed due to the needs of a particular group. Although teams are 95% complete by this time, parents should EXPECT change and movement in order to form the most competitive and cohesive teams possible. We must ensure that all athletes can fill the necessary positions that the team will require. A few years ago, our industry experienced a shift in the scoring system where judges now place majority weight and focus on mastery within each skill set per level. The execution in each skill set (stunts, pyramids, tosses, tumbling, jumps, etc.) is reflected in the overall quality. Timing, precision, proper technique, and cleanliness are the things judges look for to decide the teams execution score. The judges establish certain elements that get a team in the high range of difficulty. Typically, the more competitive all-star teams will sit in the high range of difficulty in each skill set. This is how we form our teams and their skill sets within a routine. However, mastering the execution categories and maxing out in those ranges is at times more difficult than just physically performing the elements. With all of this in mind, our goal is to educate parents and athletes on what the judges reward within the scoring system and how your athlete can be better placed within a level where mastery of the skill set occurs. The idea of moving up a level at the start of a new season is not ideal for true mastery to progressing, to reach mastery of all the skill sets required. Our sport is based on a consistent and constant progression, the more mastery an athlete accomplishes at their current level, the more prepared they are to mentally and physically level up in the future. Our goal with each team is to max out the score sheet. Within the year, a teams competition skill level may change. As with the movement of any athlete, there are occasions in which Louisiana Rush must reassess skill levels and/or competition levels of any given team. Louisiana Rush reserves a right to change a teams competition level and will make this decision as needed throughout the competition year. Changes to an athlete or competition teams level may result in changes to team membership and practice schedules and may be temporary or permanent. We ask parents and athletes to understand that if and when we move an athlete/team, we are doing so in the best interest of the athlete and the teams involved. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO REFUNDS WHEN THIS OCCURS. Page 9

10 TEAM PRACTICES: Team Practices will begin the week of May 8 th. Please note that during certain parts of the season the parent viewing area may close to spectators. We apologize for any inconvenience however; our goal is to provide our athletes the most focused atmosphere possible. The final determination and practice schedules will be made after try-outs. Please note that all level 3-5 teams will have closed practices for National season beginning January Team App: Team App allows you to have direct access to the Owner, Office Staff, Coaches and Parents that are on the same team as your athlete. Please download the app using the directions below. Once teams are posted, we will remove current members from the team app. This is to ensure everyone is put into the right access group. Visit the App Store Search for Team App & Install Search in Team App for Louisiana Rush Send a request to be a member In the comment section add your athlete s 1 st name, last name and team name. We will then accept your request *Please make sure that your notifications are on to ensure you are up to speed on what is going on at Louisiana Rush. If you need any assistance installing Team App or have any questions, please stop by the office during your athlete s upcoming practice. Page 10

11 Louisiana Rush All-Star Registration/Agreement Form Please return the registration form along with a check for $75 and a 5 X 7 headshot. Print this form and staple your check to the form. Athletes Name Age Now Birth Date Age on August 31, 2017 Parent Names Parent or Guardian must initial each. If more than one parent or guardian is responsible, both must initial and sign this form. Please read and initial the following important policies. I have read the Athlete Handbook and Rules and Regulations in its entirety. I have read and agree with the financial plan for the I have read and agree with the attendance expectations and policy. I have read and will abide by the rules and regulations set forth by Louisiana Rush, LLC. I understand that ALL fees are nonrefundable. I understand that ALL communication with coaches should be by or the team APP. I understand that I am not to use the Louisiana Rush Logo, LOUISIANA RUSH related art, slogans or team names. I have read the entire tryout packet and understand and will follow all standards and rules set by Louisiana Rush. Parent Signature Date Parent Signature Date Competitor Signature Date Page 11

12 Louisiana Rush, LLC. Authorization Agreement for ACH/Credit Card Payments I/We do hereby authorize Louisiana Rush, LLC, hereinafter name of company, to initiate recurring (debit/credit) entries to (my/our) checking account/savings account as indicated and named below as the depository financial institution, hereafter names financial institution. I/We acknowledge that the origination of ACH transactions to my/our account must comply Louisiana Rush, LLC, to collect such debits by electronic debit and subsequently collect a return debit NSF fee of $30.00 per item by electronic debit from my/our account identified below. I am a duly authorized check signer on the financial institution account identified below, and authorize all of the above as evidence by my signature below. Financial Institution Name Branch City State Zip Code Routing Number Account Number Type of account Checking Savings MC or VISA Monthly Credit Card Debit Information: Type of Card Account # Security# Name on Card Expiration Date Total Number of Payments due-11 Tuition will be drafted on the 2nd of every month May 2, 2017 through March 2, 2018 This authorization is to remain in full force and effect until Louisiana Rush, LLC. has received written notification from signee of its termination in such time and in such manner as to afford Louisiana Rush, LLC. and Financial Institution a minimum of 30 days to act on it. Parent Name (account holder) Athlete Name(s) Address City Zip Signature Date Please attach a VOIDED CHECK from the above account for processing. Page 12

13 Athlete Information Registration Date / / Last Name First Name Age Birth Date Home Address City Zip Mother Name Father Name Cell # Cell # Athlete Athlete cell # Permission for Medical Treatment I, (print) authorize the necessary steps regarding medical attention (i.e. First aid, calling ambulance service, transportation to the hospital and to be admitted to the hospital) and will allow authorized hospital faculty and staff to treat my child for any illness or injury he or she has. Athlete Name Parents Name (print) Parents Signature Date / / Doctors Name Phone Insurance Company Policy Number Hospital Preference Please list any Physical Conditions, Mental Conditions or Allergies that we should be aware of. Media/Photo Permission I, (print) authorize the use of my athlete s photo in publications that support Louisiana Rush, LLC; in the following format but not limited to National publications, website, social media. Parents Signature Date / / Page 13

14 Participation Release I hereby represent that I am the parent/legal guardian of (the Athlete ). I hereby acknowledge that (I) I am familiar with the physical and otherwise athletic nature of cheerleading and all activities related thereto, including without limitation; jumping tumbling, building of partner stunts and pyramids, dancing and other activities related thereto (collectively, Cheerleading Activities ), and (ii) in connection with the athletes acceptance as an athlete or member of LOUISIANA RUSH, LLC, the Athlete will be participating in Cheerleading Activities during classes, practices, performances and competitions, in a variety of locations, settings and venues. In consideration of the acceptance of the Athlete as an athlete or member of LOUISIANA RUSH, LLC, in my capacity as the parent or legal guardian of the Athlete, I on behalf of myself and the Athlete, hereby consent to the Athlete s participation in the Cheerleading Activities and hereby release and hold harmless LOUISIANA RUSH, LLC, its principles, partners, members, managers, employees, officers, contractors, consultants, advisors, volunteers and agents from any and all actions, causes of action, damages, liabilities and claims, relating to or in connection with the Athlete s participation in Cheerleading Activities, including without limitation, actions, causes of action, damages, liabilities and claims relating to bodily injury. I hereby authorize LOUISIANA RUSH, LLC. Personnel to render judgment concerning first aid or other medical assistance with respect to the Athlete in the event the Athlete s injury or illness, during my absence. I hereby authorize the LOUISIANA RUSH, LLC. Personnel to perform simple first aid on the Athlete if deemed necessary of advisable in the discretion of the LOUISIANA RUSH, LLC. Personnel, during my absence. I hereby represent that the Athlete is in good health and physically able to participate in Cheerleading Activities and that the Athlete is and will continue to be covered by sufficient insurance to cover costs and expenses of injuries the occurrence of which are reasonably foreseeable from the Athlete s participation in Cheerleading Activities. For any calendar month in which the athlete is enrolled as an athlete or member of LOUISIANA RUSH, LLC. I shall pay the tuition and fees required by LOUISIANA RUSH, LLC in connection with the Athlete s enrollment as an athlete or member of LOUISIANA RUSH, LLC in accordance with the rules and regulations of LOUISIANA RUSH, LLC as established from time to time. Each installment of tuition, fees and dues shall be due and payable on the first day of class each calendar month in which the athlete is so enrolled (except in the case of the Athlete s initial enrollment which occurs on a day other that the first day of the month, in which case, such initial installment of tuition and fees shall be due on the day of such initial enrollment). A late fee of the amount of ten dollars shall be due and payable for each installment of tuition or fees not paid by the seventh day of that calendar month. Executed this day of, 20 by (Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian) Individuals to contact in case of emergency: Primary Contact Secondary Phone Phone Alt Phone Alt Phone Page 14