Cheer & Dance Information PACK

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WELCOME TO SOUTHERN CROSS CHEER SCC is an All Star cheerleading and dance club based in Melbourne s inner northern suburb of Northcote. We pride ourselves on providing a positive educational environment for athletes of all ages to encourage them to mature into the best version of themselves and become great ambassadors of this amazing sport. JOIN US IN 2019! Everyone makes a team at SCC and we are excited to welcome new and returning athletes into our family. There are a few ways to do this: Come and try sessions 2019 Placement day Private tryout The first thing you need to do is to contact our club. Upon enquiry, we will request some basic information about yourself/your child - this is so we can recommend the best way to get you/your child started in cheer based on any previous experience with cheer or other related activities WHY YOU WILL LOVE SCC A strong family culture that brings athletes together Create lifelong friendships with your fellow athletes Coaches that are here to help you learn and progress A strong belief in educating our athletes for future growth We offer all levels of cheer from 1 to 7 We offer multiple styles of dance Options for all age groups in cheer & dance Coed and all girl team options to suit all athletes Opportunities to travel the world with the sport you love Our coaches are worldwide industry leaders Training in our world class facility Our central location is easily accessed by public transport

NEW TO CHEER & DANCE? ATTEND A COME AND TRY DAY! Come and try cheer or dance days are a great way to get involved in cheer and dance at SCC without feeling the pressure of not having any experience. When you attend a come and try day you will be greeted at the door by our friendly staff and asked to fill out a few forms. From there you will be given a tour of our facility so you know your way around, and will participate in a short class where you will be taught the basics and get a good sense of whether or not cheer is for you. At the end of your session you will have the opportunity to register for a 2019 team or class, or if you need more time you can always contact us and register later. Come and try days are fun and better yet they are free to attend! COME AND TRY SESSIONS Beginner dance Monday 10th December Beginner Cheer Tuesday 11th December 4:30-5:30pm - Session 1 dancers aged 5-10 years 5:30-6:30pm - Session 2 dancers aged 11-16 years 5:00-6:00pm - Session 1 Athletes aged 5-9 years 6:00-7:00pm - Session 2 athletes aged 10-14 years 7:00-8:00pm - Session 3 athletes aged 15+ years WHAT DO I BRING? Comfortable athletic clothing and shoes Take off all jewelery and piercings Tie hair up in a pony tail or bun Water-bottle CAN T MAKE IT? If you can t make our come and try sessions thats ok! Just contact us on info@southerncrosscheer.com.au with your name & age and we will invite you to come and join in a team practice or private tryout.

EXPERIENCED ATHLETES CHEER & dance teams placement day SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER DANCE TEAMS CHEER TEAMS 10:30-11:00am - Session 1 Dance dancers aged 5-10 years 11:15-12:15pm - Session 2 dance dancers aged 11-15 years 12:30-1:30pm - Session 3 dance dancers aged 16+ years 9:00-11:00am - Session 1 cheer level 5-7 teams 11:15-12:00pm - Session 2 cheer athletes aged 5-10 years 12:15-1:45pm - Session 3 cheer athletes aged 11-15 years 2:00-4:30pm - Session 4 cheer athletes aged 16+ years If you are a returning member or have prior cheer or dance experience then you need to attend one of these sessions. Here your skill-set will be assessed so that we can determine the right team for you. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING 1. Minimum age is deemed as turning the stated age on or before 31/12/2019 2. For session 1 (level 5-7 teams) you will need to meet the minimum age requirements of the international open divisions as stated in the IASF age grid. 3. Tryouts are $15 per person which will cover you for all sessions you attend. Upon registration the cost of tryouts will be deducted from your registration fee. 4. If you are unable to attend placement day, we offer limited private tryouts. These will be at a cost of $30 per athlete, email admin@southerncrosscheer.com.au for further information.

CHEER PROGRAM @ SCC We are known throughout Australia and worldwide for our amazing cheer teams. We started in October 2010 with just 10 athletes. Fast forward to the present and we have grown more than tenfold to encompass over 10 cheer teams covering all ages and levels from novice level 1 through to our successful level 5 and 6 world championship teams. However we are more than just a cheer and dance program, we are a family. No matter if you are new to the sport or looking to be on our next international traveling team we would love for you to join us. We have many different teams and there will be one perfect for you. CHEER STREAMS At SCC we offer 3 streams of cheer to make cheer accessible to everyone. Recreational All Star Elite 1 day per week No experience required Lower commitment Lower cost Option to compete Recommended to new athletes Will accept athletes aged 4 years and above 2 days per week Some experience required Mandatory attendance 3-5 competitions (local) Athlete skill requirements Team skill requirements 2/3 days per week Experience required Mandatory attendance 3-5 competitions (local, national & international) Athlete skill requirements Team skill requirements For more information on our cheerleading program and teams offered please consult our website. If you require further assistance don t hesitate to contact us.

CHEER LEVELS & AGE DIVISIONS We believe it is important to level and age our athletes correctly. We follow the levels and age groups set our by our international governing body (IASF). Levels and age group divisions are used in cheerleading to ensure that all athletes are placed in a team that allows them to learn in a safe and supportive environment while also interacting with athletes of similar age. Levels run from level 1 through to level 7 with set requirements for each level. Below is a list of skill requirements for each level of cheer. We use this list as a guide when selecting our teams. LEVEL Tumble Skills Stunt skills Novice No tumble requirement No stunt skills required 1 No requirements for beginners Back walkover & front walkover individual and combination skills for elite teams Stunts allowed to chest level and below Pyramid skills can include braced extension level 2 Back handspring Round off back handspring Stunts allowed to 2 leg extended level or 1 leg chest level Introduction to toss style skills 3 4 5/6 7 Multiple back handspring (strong connection) Jump to back handspring Round off back handspring back tuck Back handspring to back tuck Standing back tuck Round off back handspring layout Jump to back tuck Round off back handspring layout full/double Back handspring to layout full/double Standing back full Jump to back tuck Round off back handspring layout full/double Back handspring to layout full/double Standing back full Stunts up to 1 leg extended level and loads and dismounts to 1 twist allowed Introduction to braced inversions Stunts can release to extended level, full twisting loads to extended level allowed, dismounts to 2 twists allowed Strong stunt skills (co-ed and all girl styles) Stunts can load and dismount to 2 full twists Vast range of braced inversions allowed Strong co-ed stunt skills required Stunts involve free flipping inverting loads and dismounts Pyramids can be loaded 2 1/2 people high We intend to offer the following age divisions at SCC in 2019. Division Mini Youth Junior Senior Open Ages 5-7 Years 5-11 Years 7-14 Years 10-18 Years 14+ Years Levels Novice Novice, 1 1, 2 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4, 4.2, 5, 5(NT), 6, 7

CHEER TEAM INFORMATION Team Name Division Level Age Range Recreational Teams Days per week Hours per week Sparkle Mini Novice 5-7 Years 1 1 Solar Junior Novice 7-14 Years 1 1 All Star Teams Starburst Youth Novice 5-11 Years 2 2.5 Prominence Senior 1 10-18 Years 1 1.5 Eclipse Junior 2 7-14 Years 2 3 Aurora Senior 3 10-18 Years 2 3.5 Flare Open 2 14+ Years 2 3.5 Zinc Open 3 14+ Years 2 4 Stellar Open 4.2 14+ Years 2 4 Elite Teams Zenith Senior 4 10-18 Years 2 3-4 Gravity Open coed 4 14+ Years 2 4.5 Interstellar Open 6NT 14+ Years 2 3.5 Lady Reign Open 5 14+ Years 3 6 Legacy Open co 7 16+ Years 3 6 Team information is subject to change. We will add more/less teams/levels if required. Information will be finalised once team placement and registration are complete.

DANCE PROGRAM @ SCC As well as our cheer program, we also offer an amazing dance program. Our dance teams train with a strong focus on technique, performance and execution. We use proven methods to develop our dancers so that they are ready to perform when it counts. We offer teams and technique classes in the following styles. POM All star pom is a motions-based dance style. It is largely composed of jumps and turns with a focus on visuals, uniformity, strength and synchronisation. JAZZ All star jazz is a modern dance style focusing on correct and technical dance execution. It is composed of jumps, turns, synchronisation, and extension. LYRICAL Lyrical dance is a style of dance created by merging ballet & jazz. Lyrical dancing is choreographed to music with lyrics, with a focus on performance that communicates the emotion of the chosen song. BALLET Ballet is a highly technical form of dance and has defined the foundational techniques used in many other dance genres. HIP HOP Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. We offer dance teams & classes for athletes aged 5 and above in the following age divisions. Division Youth Junior Senior Open Ages Up to 12 Years Up to 15 Years Up to 18 Years 14+ Years Styles Ballet Jazz, Hip Hop Pom All Styles

DANCE TEAM INFORMATION Team Name Division STYLE Age Range DANCE CLASSES Days per week Hours per week Ballerinas Youth Ballet Up to 12 Years 1 1 All Star Teams STARlites Junior Novice Jazz Up to 15 Years 1 1 STARlites Junior Novice Hip Hop Up to 15 Years 1 1 cosmic Open Novice Pom 14+ Years 1 1 Halo Open Lyrical 14+ Years 1 1 Illusion Open Pom 14+ Years 1 1 Illusion Open Jazz 14+ Years 2 3 Team information may be subject to change. Information will be finalized once team placement and registration are complete.

2019 COMPETITIONS Below is a list of the competitions that SCC teams may attend in 2019. Date Competition Event Provider Location Teams 13th April Worlds Showcase SCC SCC Gym Northcote Worlds teams 20th April Ultimate Nationals COA Gaylord Palms Orlando,FL Worlds teams 27-29th April The Cheerleading Worlds IASF ESPN Orlando, FL Worlds teams 11th May Hawaii Showcase SCC SCC Gym Northcote Hawaii Teams 18-19th May Global Games Cheerbrandz Convention Center Honolulu, Hawaii Hawaii Teams 28-30th June Winterfest AASCF MSAC Albert Park 27-28th July State Spectacular Aussie Gold State B Ball Center Knox 9-11th August All Star Battle AASCF State B Ball Center Knox 18-19th August Olympia Cheerbrandz MSAC Albert Park 7-8th September The Experience Cheercon State B Ball Center Knox 20-22nd September State Championships AASCF MSAC Albert Park 25-27th October Spring Carnival AASCF State B Ball Center Knox 10th November Eutopia Cheerbrandz MSAC Albert Park 24th November SCC Showcase SCC TBC 29-1st December National Championships AASCF MCC Melbourne 2nd December Pinnacle AASCF MCC Melbourne Please note that dates are subject to change. Not all teams will attend every competition, athletes will be given a list of competitions for their team/s when they receive their placement. Teams will compete 1 or more competitions depending on each teams requirements set at the start of the year.

IMPORTANT DATES Please find below a basic yearly plan for SCC in 2018. These dates are to be used as a guide only as there may be changes. This will be confirmed at the start of the competitive season. December 2018 2nd December 8th December 10-11th December 12th December 17th December 2019 Information session 2019 Placement days New to cheer come and try days Team offers sent out Registration day Term 1 Term 2 14th January Term 1 fees sent 29th April Return to training - All teams Lady Reign returns to training 11th May SCC Hawaii Showcase 15th January Legacy returns to training 12th May Mothers Day - No training 28-3rd February Choreography period (International teams) 15-22nd May SCC Hawaii trip duration 4th February Term 1 fees due Hawaii teams only All teams start training 25-31st May Choreography period - Extra trainings 17th February SCC Family Picnic 1st June Competition fees sent 18-24th February Uniform sizing week 10th June Queens Birthday - All teams training 11th March Labour Day - No training 15th June Competition fees due 1st April Term 2 fees sent 17th June Term 3 fees sent 8-12th April Parent meeting week 23-27th June Winterfest spirit week - Extra trainings 13th April SCC Worlds Showcase 27-30th June AASCF Winterfest 14th April Last day of Term 1 30th June Last day of Term 2 15th April Term 2 fees due 1st July Term 3 fees due 17-30th April SCC Worlds trip duration Term 3 Term 4 8th July Return to training - Open teams 30th September Return to training - Open teams 8-12th July Parent meeting week 30-4th October Parent meeting week 15th July Return to training - All other teams 7th October Return to training - All other teams 27-28th July Aussie Gold State Spectacular 25-27th October AASCF Spring Carnival 4-8th August Battle spirit week - Extra trainings 5th November Melbourne Cup - All teams training 9-11th August AASCF All Star Battle 10th November Cheerbrandz Eutopia 17-18th August Cheerbrandz Olympia 24th November SCC Nationals Showcase 7-8th September Cheercon The Experience 25-29th November Nationals spirit week - Extra trainings 9th September Term 4 fees sent 29-1st December AASCF National Championships 15-19th September States spirit week - Extra trainings 2nd December AASCF Pinnacle - Bid event 20-22nd September AASCF State Championship 4th December 2020 Information night 22nd September Last day of Term 3 7-8th December SCC 2020 Team placements 23rd September Term 4 fees due 13th December SCC Awards Night 19th December Last day of 2019 training Please note that dates may change. SCC will notify all members of date or event changes if/when they arise.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION TUITION STRUCTURE Hours per week Cost per week 1 $13.50 1.5 $20.25 2 $25.00 2.5 $31.25 3 $34.50 3.5 $40.25 4 $42.00 4.5+ $47.00 SCC term Duration term Open teams Other Teams Term 1 10 weeks 10 weeks Term 2 9 weeks 9 weeks Term 3 11 weeks 10 weeks Term 4 12 weeks 11 Weeks Tuition is calculated based on amount of hours trained per week. We charge tuition on a per term basis. Invoice issue and due dates are listed below and on the calendar. Overdue invoices will result in athletes not being allowed to participate in team practices. Dual team surcharge applied to extra teams once the cap of 4.5 weekly training hours reached. ADDITIONAL ITEMS Item Cost Details 2019 Registration fee $75.00 Includes registration, insurance & club shirt Uniform levels 1-3 $275.00 Includes bow Uniform levels 4+ $350.00 Includes bow Dance uniform/costumes Per item basis Will be communicated by dance instructor at start of season Choreography package $100-$350.00 Cost pending individual team requirements Competition entry fees These fees will be communicated once information is received Team practice packs Cost pending individual team requirements DISCOUNT STRUCTURE Type Amount Details Family Discount 17% Applies to siblings only Scholastic Discount 20% Applies to active members of our partner scholastic programs RMIT, LTU, MU, ACU, Northcote HS, Ivanhoe Girls Referral Discount 15% Applies to current members who introduce new members to SCC Add 5% to the discount for each successive member Yearly Fees Upfront 15% Applies to members who make full payment on yearly tuition Payment must be made within 14 days of commencement fee due dates 4th February - Term 1 & Registration 15th April - Term 2, Uniform & Choreography 15th June - Competition fees 1st July - Term 3 23rd September - Term 4 Overdue fees Fees more than 15 days overdue will incur a 10% late fee Discount Policy Maximum of 1 discount per athlete/family (exception, referral discount) Scholastic discount applies to active athletes in our partnered scholastic programs listed above Family discount applies to siblings only, proof of relationship required Yearly fee discount can only be claimed prior to February 15th and must be paid withing 14 days of invoice issue date Referral discount can multiply with multiple referrals (full paying members). This will multiply by 5% after initial discount Additional Items Additional items are not applicable to discount structures and can be subject to change. This is not a complete list of items, this varies per team and will be released to each team at the start of the season. Refund Policy 0-10 days After first payment tuition fees are 80% refundable After 10 days tuition fees are non refundable Non refundable items Registration fees Competition fees Choreography & music fees Uniform & merchandise items International travel package items

OUR STAFF @ SCC Eddie Owner/Coach Momo Program Manager - Cheer Renata Program Manager - Dance Joel Club Administrator We take pride in having some of the most experienced and well trained staff in the country that hold the same strong core beliefs of our club. Our coaches go above and beyond everyday to help our athletes grow into successful young adults. All coaches undergo extensive training each year in order to be well versed in the most current techniques to ensure your athlete and their teams are well cared for. Every coach also holds the following current certifications. IASF Cheer coach credentials to the level they coach First aid and CPR certifications Working with children check On top of this we hold annual coach training and update sessions throughout the year to ensure our staff are up to date with current techniques, are following their teams plans and reassessing goals where needed. Our coaches and administration staff are very approachable, supportive and happy to hear any concerns and address any situations that may occur. We also have a strong support network behind our coaches to help them through any situations in which they are uncomfortable or unsure to make sure that our athletes are always in a safe and supportive environment and being lead correctly.

GENERAL INFORMATION ATHLETE/FAMILY CONDUCT SCC has a reputation of being a very supportive club both in the gym and in the greater cheer community. We expect all our athletes to demonstrate good behavior both in person and on any media source. At SCC we have a communication policy each athlete/guardian is required to sign. Athletes found to be in breach of this will face penalties up to removal from the club. We expect each athlete and coach to be respected and to treat each other with respect. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and supporting environment for all our athletes and teams to mature into true ambassadors for our sport. Upon registration you will receive our athlete/family handbook. This book outlines our expectations of our members and their immediate family and it is highly recommended that you read this thoroughly as it will outline all you need to know regarding conduct and being a member of the SCC family. We expect our athletes to be well presented at trainings and competitions. Each teams coach or the club administration will set expectations as to the required dress code for practices and competitions. This may include the following, Practice uniforms Competition attire Presentation expectations DRESS CODE Piercings and jewelery are not to be worn at practices or competitions and nails are to be kept short and rounded, as cheerleading is a contact sport and we don t want to cause discomfort to you or other athletes. ATHLETE INSURANCE/AMBULANCE We do provide athletes personal accident insurance which covers them for any injuries sustained whilst training. However as a minimum we recommend taking out ambulance cover for your athlete as if an injury occurs and the coach/first aid officer deems that an ambulance is needed, we will call this on behalf of the athlete. SCC will bear no responsibility to the costs associated with the ambulance.

CONTACT INFORMATION If you want to know more or have any questions regarding SCC please don t hesitate to contact us via one of the following methods. Email Phone Web Facebook info@southerncrosscheer.com.au +61 03 9482 2825 (leave a message) www.facebook.com/southerncrosscheerleading/ Address 8/169 Beavers Road, Northcote, Victoria 3070 Email is our preferred method of communication. Please note that we do not run typical office hours and we do not answer the phone during coaching hours. Thank you for considering SCC as your home for cheer and dance. We look forward to hearing from you soon and hope that you decide to join our cheer family.