Lions Cheer Company Quarter Season Team Information Interest Meeting: Thursday, January 12 6:30 Parents and athletes are both welcome to attend. Team Commitment and Uniform Deposit: Must be made by January 16 to get uniforms in time. Tumbling Tryout: Attend one of the 3 options January 12 7:30-8:30 or January 16 11:30-12:15 or 7:00-7:30 (You only need to be there for about 20 minutes to show skills) *If one of the dates cannot be made, please email for a private tryout. **This tryout will follow IHSA by-law 3.102, making the tryout allowable during High School season. It will ONLY be a demonstration of skill, not practice or instruction. Team information: This will be for high school age only. We can only accept a maximum of 25 members due to our pre-determined USASF Division size. Team level will need to be an average of the skills the team members have. Should there be a wide divide in skill level, we will consider splitting into 2 teams should that work better. Open Gym: January 26 7:15-8:45 (Encouraged so team members can get to know one another before practices begin) Practices: Twice per week for 2 hours beginning immediately after IHSA State (February 5) February: Thursdays 7:00-9:00 & Sundays 7:00-9:00 (Feb 26 will be 5:30-7:30 due to full season teams at competition) March: Thursdays 7:00-9:00 & Sundays - March 5 5:30-7:30, competitions on next 2 Sundays, March 26 6:30-8:30. April: Sunday April 2 & Thursday April 6 (times TBA) *Will potentially schedule extra practices should they be needed. Choreography: February 11 11am-5pm (mandatory for all team members) Competition Dates (NO competitions can be missed): March 4 Normal, IL March 18-19 Schaumburg, IL (hotel must be booked through LCC link, as this event is Stay to Play, and they require booking through a specific company) March 11-12 Rosemont, IL (make your own hotel reservation) April 8 or 9 Indianapolis, IN (will be one day or the other, but not sure which one yet) Costs and Payment Schedule: -Uniforms (deposit due January 16): Estimated Uniform Cost- $200 + Bow for girls - $23 -Annual registration fee (due January 16) - $25 (if already taking classes, this may be up-to-date) -Tuition Includes USASF Member Fee $30, coaches fees, music/choreography $100, competition fees $470, and gym tuition $200. It will be 3 installments of $280 each due Feb 1 and 15 and March 1. -Practice top $10-$45 depending on what you choose LCC sports bra, tank, or t-shirt (w/ black shorts). Other Information: -Will abide to Lions Handbook -May ask if some people would like a position on a full season team depending on the need -Plain white cheer shoes (Nfinity, etc) will be needed by all members
Lions Cheer Company Quarter Season Evaluation Information Form Name: Age: Birthdate: 2016-17 School: 2016-17 Grade: T-shirt Size: Sweatshirt Size: Athlete s Cell Phone: Athlete s Email: Mother s Name: Father s Name: Mother s Cell Phone: Father s Cell Phone: Mother s Email: Father s Email: How did you learn about Lions? Other activities I will be participating in during this season (February to mid-april): How will these activities affect my involvement in Lions Cheer?: Are you able to participate in the Sunday/Thursday practices: Yes No Are you able to attend all 4 competitions: Yes No Are you open to a position on a full season team if the need is there? Yes No Maybe Do you have previous cheerleading or tumbling experience? Please list information (age, level, where, etc): Please check the skills you can do on the floor without a spot (BHS stands for back handspring) Level 1 cartwheel round-off back walkover front walkover Level 2 standing BHS back walkover BHS round-off 2 BHS front handspring r-off BHS Level 3 toe touch BHS round-off BHS tuck front handspring through tuck front tuck Level 4 standing tuck jumps to BHS tuck jumps 2 or 3 BHS to layout standing whip pass round-off BHS layout whip pass or front stepout through a layout) Level 5R Jumps to tuck 2 or 3 BHS to full round-off BHS full whip or front through a full Level 5 standing full 2 or 3 BHS to double full round-off BHS double full specialty pass to double Highest level of stunting you feel you have mastered (circle one): Level 1 (thigh level stunts, elevators and cradles, extensions in pyramids) Level 2 (extensions, 1 leg stunts at chest level, straight basket tosses, extended one legs in pyramids) Level 3 (extended 1 leg stunts, 2 leg full downs, full ups to prep level, assisted flips, single skill or twisting baskets, beginning release moves) Level 4 (1 leg full down, 2 leg double down, full ups to extended, switch ups, kick full baskets, flipping pyramids) Level 5 (1 leg double down, high tic tocs, 1 ½ or double ups to extended, kick double baskets, elite pyramid skills) I would be willing to perform any of these stunting positions (You may select more than one): Back spot Main Base Side/Secondary Base Flyer Comments: I understand this team will be an average skill level of those involved: Yes No Any other information you feel we should know:
Address City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Mom Cell: Dad Cell: Parents Names: Email: Does your child have any limitations or disabilities or allergies that the Gymnastics Etc. staff should be aware of? Yes / No If so, explain: Physician s Name: Physician s Phone Number: Medical Insurance Company: Policy #: Continued on next page
Lions Cheer Company Cheerleader/Parent Code of Conduct and Handbook Agreement Form I will come to practice on time with a positive attitude and dressed appropriately, and I will give my best effort towards the agenda set by the coaching staff. I will not disrespect any team member, coach, or competitor for any reason at any time. I understand that my actions 24 hours a day are a representation of my team and LCC. I understand that this is a 2.5-month commitment and that my team is depending on me to fulfill my responsibilities as a team member. I am also aware that if I fail to honor my commitment, no refund for any reason will be given. I understand that time is essential to the program. I will do all that is necessary to get to practice on time and be there for the full practice. I understand that I cannot miss any competitions. I will attend parents meetings and retrieve information in which the LCC staff had prepared for educating me on upcoming schedules, etc. I understand that there is a monthly financial commitment. I agree to pay by each established deadline. I have carefully read and I fully understand and accept all information covered in the Lions Handbook. I agree to follow all the guidelines set forth here for the good of my team and the LCC program and know that not following the guidelines means I could lose my position on the team. Team Member Signature Parent Signature Date Date
Lions Cheer Company Auto Bill Form (Optional) Please pick one method only: Direct Bank Account Withdrawal Name of Athlete: Name on Account: Address: City: Phone: Account Number: Routing Number: Month you want to start: Amount: I verify the above information is correct and that it is ok for Gymnastics Etc to collect this amount for my child s fees. Signature OR Credit/Debit Card Charge Authorization Agreement If paying by automatic withdrawal, your credit or debit card will be charged between the 1st 5th of the month. I,, the holder of a Visa Master Card Credit Debit Number Expiration date / Security code, hereby authorize Gymnastics Etc, to charge my credit or debit card for all services as specified below. I understand that my credit or debit card will continue to be charged on a monthly basis. I agree to notify Gymnastics Etc. immediately of any change in the status of my charge account including but not limited to card expiration, name change, limitation of use, loss or theft or the card, etc. In the event that the amount charged is refused for whatever reason, I accept responsibility for full payment for the amount charged, as well as any late charges incurred. In addition to the Lions Cheer Company program, please charge my credit or debit card for the following classes, services, etc.: 1. 2. 3. Signature Email address
Please attach a copy of your child s birth certificate. (new team members only) To register, please turn in completed paperwork and copy of birth certificate by January 16th to: Lions Cheer Company 402 Olympia Dr Bloomington, IL 61704 Registered athletes should then complete their tumbling tryout during ONE of the following times: January 12 th 7:30-8:30pm January 16 th 11:30am-12:15pm January 16 th 7:15-8:45pm