Sunday, February 26, 2012

Kedron Youth Association Cheerleading presents the Sunday, February 26, 2012 Compete in the spirit of cheering and giving, join Kedron Cheerleading for a competition like no other! *Divisions for Recreational, Elementary, Middle School and High School ~ Special Needs teams compete for free ~ * All teams will be recognized and awarded *Spirit Awards for organizations and fans *Best Stunts and Jumps awarded in each division *Tumble-Off and Jump-Off in each division *Grand Champion awarded in each division

Kedron Spirit Classic February 26, 2012 Kedron Cheerleading is proud to announce the Kedron Spirit Classic on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. Kedron Cheerleading is a recreation team based in Ridley Township, PA. We are comprised of five teams, ranging in age from 6-18. Competition Location The Kedron Spirit Classic will take place at the new Ridley High School, located at 901 Morton Ave., Folsom, PA 19033. The state-of-the art facility is conveniently located 1 mile off of the Ridley Park exit of I-95, or approximately 1.5 miles off the MacDade Blvd. exit of the Blue Route, Rt. 476. Contact Info For information regarding the competition, rules and regulations, or registration, please contact: Nicole Sigda Kedron Cheerleading Director NSigda@Comcast.net 610-804-8778 For vendor information contact: Jim Dumigan 610-909-1275 JPDumigan@verizon.net You can also visit our website at www.kedroncheerleaing.org or Friend us on Facebook for continuing updates. Registration Return the registration forms and fee to: Kedron Cheerleading c/o Jim Dumigan 1144 Villanova Ave. Swarthmore, PA 19081

Be a part of a competition that gives back to those in need! Join us as we partner with Philadundance and teach our cheerleaders the spirit of giving. This food drive cannot work without the help of you and your parents. Please join us in fighting hunger, right here in our own backyards. How it works Kedron Cheerleading and Ridley High School students are working with Philabundance to collect non-perishable and canned food items to feed the homeless in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. What your teams can do Your teams are asked to bring one or more items for each registering cheerleader. For example your team has 25 participates, you will need to bring a minimum of 25 items. All items should be placed in a cardboard box or something creatively decorated by your team, and brought with you to registration. When you check-in and register your team, our volunteers will take your items and bring them to your organization s designated area outside of the gym. Each team within your organization will have their items placed in the same location, however, each box/basket will be counted to ensure the proper numbers of items have been received for each team. In exchange for your donation, you will receive a voucher stating that your team has met the requirements to receive a $25 rebate from Kedron Cheerleading. A check will be mailed back to your organization within 2 weeks of our competition date. What you as a coach/ director can do Use this as an opportunity to involve your cheerleaders in a community service project. Encourage cheerleaders to get excited about the food drive by decorating a spirit box to fill your items and plan how you are going to use your rebate. What your parents / Fans can do Have your association, parents and fans support your teams by participating in the food drive the day of our competition by bringing non-perishable items. They will receive $1.00 off the admission price at the door. Their items will be added to your team contribution. The association with the most items donated at the end of the competition will be presented with the Kedron Community Spirit Award.

Competition Rules, Regulations and Guidelines Rules, Regulations and Divisions We will be following UCA/AACCA rules and regulations. To obtain an official copy of the rules, regulations and guidelines, please visit www.aacca.org or www.varsity.com. Kedron Cheerleading reserves to right to combine divisions if necessary. Safety We will follow UCA and AACCA rules, so please obtain a copy BEFORE the competition to become familiar with the guidelines safety/head judge will deduct 5 points per illegal move, which can result in a change in your team s placement. So please know the rules. Please, no jewelry or glitter, this will result in a 5-point penalty. Temporary spirit tattoos are allowed. Squads are encouraged to perform skills within their ability level. Time Limits and Routine Structure Timing will begin with the first official movement or voice, or the first note of the music, whichever comes first. The music portion of your routine may not exceed 1 minute 30 seconds for school divisions. Total length of routine is limited to 2 minutes 30 seconds for all School and Rec teams. All performances must begin with each participant having at least one foot on the floor. Both feet leaving the floor constitutes the beginning of the timed portion. If a routine is interrupted by equipment failure, the team will be permitted to perform their routine from the point that the disruption occurred. Registration Please look over this information carefully. Team registration form and rosters must accompany registration fee of $150 per squad by Feb. 1, 2011. You will receive a confirmation email that your team is registered. Further information/schedule will be communicated via email. Completed liability/medical insurance waivers and team roster must be turned in for each registered participate at registration on the date of the competition. It is the responsibility of the director/coach to register your team in the proper division. If a team challenges the age of members of your team, you must be able to provide adequate documentation to support the child s age.

Divisions Recreational/Athletic Squads 6 under Ankle Biter 8 under Pee Wee 10 under Youth 12 under Junior 14 under Senior 16 under Senior Plus 18 under - Senior Open Schools Elementary School 6 th grade and under Middle School 8 th grade and under High School JV 12 th grade and under High School Varsity 12 th grade and under Awards Kedron Spirit Classic will recognize and award every team in each division. Best Stunts and Best Tumbling trophies will be awarded to the team with the highest score in that category for each age group. A minimum of two teams must compete in order to receive this award. A Grand Champion trophy will be awarded to the team with the highest overall scores in the Elementary, Rec and School divisions. Individuals may register for our Tumble Off and Jump Off that will take place during the judges breaks. The cost is $5 per cheerleader, per competition. Rebates If your team participates in the Philabundance food drive, you will receive a $25 rebate per registered team within 2 weeks of the competition date. For example, four teams within the same organization, all participating in the food drive will receive $100 see attached food drive details. Fraudulent information on registration forms will result in disqualification. Altering of team s rosters (age, date of birth, name, etc) is considered to be fraud. No refunds will be given to a team that is disqualified.

General Information Certified UCA Judges will score this competition. Kedron Cheerleaders are available for spotting, however, teams are welcome to provide their own spotters. Spotters may not assist in stunting, tumbling or cheering during the routine. Deductions will apply for spotters that interfere with the routine. Attached you will find division breakdowns, registration information, and Rules and Regulations. All teams will compete on separate 9 panel floors. Tumbling mat will be available during warm up. A DJ system will be available - teams are encouraged to check their music before the competition begins. A CD player will be available during warm up. The competition director will determine order of performance. No changes will be made the day of the competition. Please note on your registration packet if you have a time conflict. Score sheets with team ranking will be provided after the completion of your session. The decisions of the UCA judges are final. Any issues the day of the competition should be directed to the competition director. Food and beverage will be available for purchase in the cafeteria. No food is permitted in the gymnasium. Cheer grams, apparel and vendors will be on display in the Great Hall. Free parking is available at Ridley High School. Please follow directional parking/ridley Township Police instructions. Illegally parked cars will be towed at owner s expense. Busses will follow directional parking attendants for drop off/parking. Spectators are urged to read the surrounding residential parking signs. Soft sole shoes only permitted in the gym. No high heals or boots. Public bathrooms and cheerleader only bathrooms will be available. Trespassing through the school building in unauthorized areas is strictly prohibited. Security will enforce coaches and cheerleader-only areas. Anyone not adhering to these restrictions will be asked to leave the competition without a refund. Ridley High School and the surrounding school property is non-smoking campus. Additionally, alcoholic beverages and or drugs are NOT PERMITTED on school

property. Any violation of these rules will result in a disqualification of your teams with no refund or trophies. Any participant under the influence of alcohol and/or caught smoking and/or using drugs will result in a squad disqualification and will be asked to leave the premises immediately. Valuables of any kind should not be brought to competition. Kedron Cheerleading personnel, Ridley High School, Security or any affiliation will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items. Cheerleader s bags will be left unattended in the cafeteria. Inappropriate or offensive behavior will not be tolerated by participants, spectators, parents or coaches. Unsportsmanlike like conduct will result in a disqualification of your team/ organization. Judges are not to be approached regarding any competition issues. Please address the competition director.

Kedron Spirit Classic Sunday, February 26, 2012 Team Registration Please complete and sign this form and return it with your registration check of $150.00 per squad ~ made payable to Kedron Cheerleading. Registration is due by Feb. 1, 2012. Mail to: Kedron Cheerleading c/o Jim Dumigan 1144 Villanova Ave. Swarthmore, PA 19081 Please complete a form for each registering team Organization Name Area your team is from Squad Name Squad Size Team colors Mascot Division (please circle): Elementary Rec School Division Age Level (using guidelines below) Kedron Spirit Classic will follow the 90% rule for registering teams -90% of your team must fall within the guidelines. Ability level (please circle): Beginner Intermediate Advanced Special Needs (teams compete for free) Coach/Contact Name Email address Please sign below indicating that you have read and understand the guidelines for this competition and will adhere to the rules and registration requirements indicated. Signature of coach/director

Roster Form Team Division Name Age DOB Grade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.