FUNTASTICS Special Athletes Team Ages 6 & UP Information Packet 2016 2017 www.funtastics.com 941.925.9895 5330 Pinkney Ave #6 Sarasota 34233
Welcome to Funtastics! Funtastics carries a 20-year tradition into the 2016/2017 season!! We welcome you to the area s original and BEST All Star Cheerleading Program. Each year we field several teams in different levels and have won countless local, regional, and national titles as you will see hundreds of trophies, plaques and banners lining the walls of our facility. This season we are excited to be bring back our Special Athletes Team for boys and girls, ages 6 and up (no maximum age). Most importantly we are a family friendly program and we encourage our cheerleaders to work hard and have fun in the process. Enclosed you will find information and policies regarding our 2016/2017 All Star Cheerleading program. Please review the packet thoroughly and be sure to ask if you still have any questions! It is our goal at Funtastics to provide a positive learning environment to help each athlete achieve their goals. We want every cheerleader to excel not only in all aspects of the sport, but to learn life lessons concerning work ethic, commitment, dedication, perseverance, friendship, respect and team work! Throughout a person s life, they will be put in situations where they must sacrifice to reap the rewards. Whether in school, careers, marriage or family life- team work is a lifetime lesson that becomes much more valuable than tumbling skills. The most important thing we hope our athletes leave our gym with is learning about sportsmanship, working together towards a common goal, and winning and losing like a champion! All Funtastics coaches are highly committed to the sport of cheerleading, and are required to continue their education by attending workshops, clinics, and camps. Additionally, first aid, CPR, and Safety Certification are required of all staff. We are confident that you will see individual improvement in skill level and confidence as the season progresses, but success and confidence you experience as a result of hard work is the ultimate reward. By choosing Funtastics for your athlete s cheerleading training, you are choosing a program that does not promote winning at all costs. Sportsmanship, integrity and treating others with respect come first. We are very blessed to have wonderful athletes and families in our program each year. Our goal is for our teams to be more successful each year, and we welcome you in joining us in our quest for excellence! Thank you, Dustin Edwards d.edwards.ff@gmail.com
Important Information IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE SPECIAL ATHLETES TEAM, YOU MUST BE 6 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER THERE IS NO MAXIMIUM AGE ALL Practices will be on Fridays from 5:30-6:30 pm Please attend the following dates if you are interested in this program: August 26th, September 2nd & September 9th A liability waiver is required for the interest nights listed above. No sign ups or fees needed!!! ON SEPTEMBER 16 TH AT 5:30 PM THERE WILL BE A PARENT MEETING AT FUNTASTICS. WE WILL GO OVER ALL RULES & EXPECTATIONS FOR THE SEASON. ALL PAPERWORK WILL NEED TO BE TURNED IN ON THIS DATE. (All athletes will be required to have a current medical release form) NORMAL PRACTICE SCHEDULE WILL RUN FROM SEPTEMBER 16 TH APRIL 7 TH Their monthly team calendar, and any other important information throughout the season, will be posted to the website, under the Cheerleading Tab Click on SPECIAL ATHLETES. Special Needs will attend 2 competitions this year! Jamfest: April 1 st Kissimmee Tournament of Champions: April 8 th Tampa Registration Checklist o Completed 2016-2017 Registration Form o Copy of Birth Certificate o Copy of Insurance Card (Note if you do not have one) o Medical Release Form from Doctor (by 9/16) o Funtastics Liability Waiver (on website under FORMS)
Season Pricing IT IS 100% FREE TO JOIN THIS TEAM! The coaches and staff will be providing the team with sponsors to get the necessary items needed donated by local businesses. This includes a uniform, choreography, coach s fees, music, bows and a practice shirt. THE 2 MAIN PEOPLE TO CONTACT FOR ANY QUESTIONS ARE: DUSTIN EDWARDS (Owner) at Funtastics 941-925-9895 KAIT BROOKS (Head Coach) 941-209-0870 Hotels & Travel You will be responsible for your own travel and any hotels that you may need for the 2 competitions we will be attending; however, hotel stay is not required for either of the events this season! Important Dates In order to help us have a successful season, we ask that you plan your vacations during the following practice dates. This is when practice will be canceled or optional. Thanksgiving Winter Break MLK Break President s Day Spring Break November 21 st - November 26 th December 19 th - January 1 st January 16 th February 20 th March 13 th March 19 th
Rules & Policies General No food, drinks, or gum other than plain water are allowed in the gym. Everyone must clean up after themselves & throw trash away. Funtastics will not approve any privately monogrammed clothing or accessories bearing the gym name or logo. All clothing bearing the gym or team names or logos must be purchased through the gym. Every athlete must have a parent/guardian present at every practice. Parents agree NOT to use restriction from practices as a form of punishment for their child, as this punishes the entire team Dress Code Hair must be worn off the shoulders with bow in and out of the face at practice. Nails must be trimmed shorter than fingertips. No jewelry. Bloomers are to be worn under shorts by all female athletes to all practices. Frequently Asked Questions What do I have to pay for at Registration? Nothing! We will be sponsoring each athlete. Do I need special shoes? No, just any white sneakers will work. I already have some of the practice clothes. Do I need to purchase new ones? If you have the required practice outfit, then you do not need to purchase anything else. What days will my team practice on? Fridays, from 5:30-6:30 pm What Tumbling Skills does my child need to make a specific team? None. Could my actions as a parent affect my athlete s involvement with Funtastics? Absolutely. We welcome your comments and concerns. We also believe negativity is extremely contagious and ask that you not share negative comments with other families. A positive atmosphere is the best way to achieve our goals. We don t want stage moms, or people that thrive on drama!! If you can t be positive and helpful, please don t sign your child up for cheerleading or dance here at Funtastics. We want to surround ourselves with happy families! We are so excited to have you in our program and look forward to a GREAT season! Please let us know if you have any additional questions! If you post anything about Funtastics on any form of social media, please hashtag us (#FFFFL).