CRIMSON HEAT ALL STARS, INC. 2014 2015 REGISTRATION INFORMATION BROCHURE Thank you for your interest in the Crimson Heat All Stars, Inc. Cheerleading, Dance & Gymnastics Program Helping Each other Achieve Their personal best!
ABOUT US Crimson Heat All Stars, Inc. is a faith-based, nonprofit organization established to provide wholesome fun and character building experiences for young people in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Our goals are to promote physical fitness, social development, selfdiscipline, leadership and academic excellence through the provision of competitive athletic experiences. We work hard to ensure that each participant achieves their personal best within an environment that is fun, safe, nurturing, structured and supervised by highly trained and qualified staff. We embrace the philosophy that ALL children are STARS and with the right amount of love, support and guidance, each of them will shine. Our Christ-centered focus coupled with our family environment creates an atmosphere that builds selfesteem and encourages personal excellence and selfdiscipline. We take pride in our ability to teach and train athletes from all AGE and SKILL levels. Our staff combined has over 100 years of cheerleading and dance experience. In addition, our staff is trained in all aspects of cheer and dance technique. Our services are NOT targeted for a specific ethnic, social, economic or religious group of people. Members are accepted through an annual registration process. From our family to yours, we welcome you to our program and we hope that you enjoy the HEAT experience. I n f o r m a t i o n P a c k e t Page 2
Member Registration & Evaluation Registration Schedule May 17, 2014 TRAVEL PROGRAM ONLY Mandatory Parent/Child Orientation 9:00 10:00 AM Ages 4 to 11 2:00-3:00 PM Ages 12 to 18 Registration Clinic & Evaluation 10:00 AM -1:00 PM Ages 4 to 11 3:00-6:00 PM Ages 12 to 18 Athletes must attend the clinic for the entire duration Level 4 and 5 Athletes will receive call backs for a second round of evaluation. May 18, 2014 ALL STAR PREP/NON-TRAVEL Mandatory Parent/Child Orientation 1:00 2:00 PM All Ages Registration Clinic & Evaluation & Level 4/Level 5 Callbacks 2:00 4:00 PM Our member registration process is simple. Interested members should participate in one of our mandatory membership orientations and skill evaluation clinics; pay the non-refundable member registration fee; and complete the necessary waiver forms and agreements. During our membership orientation, members of our staff will provide athletes and their parents with a general overview of our program, a high-level schedule for our 2014-2015 Season, and provide a walk-through of our fees and payment schedule. Once we have completed the orientation, our staff will conduct a skills clinic with the athletes. The athletes will be taught an age/skill appropriate cheer and a dance as well as coaching on tumbling, jumps and basic stunting technique. The staff will conduct a review of the material then divide the candidates into small groups based upon age and skill level. Each group will be evaluated on the clinic material. At the end of the process, our staff will provide each participant with a team assignment letter and a tentative summer practice schedule. Additional Clinic Details: The non-refundable Registration Payment must be made in the form of cash, credit card or money order. Candidates should be dressed in black shorts with a red sports bra, tank top or t-shirt with white socks and white sneakers. Hair should be styled in a ponytail with a bow. Can t make the dates? Email skills@crimsonheat.com for a private evaluation. Candidates will pay a higher registration fee ($150) for this option. I n f o r m a t i o n P a c k e t Page 3
Team Placement We believe that EVERY child is a STAR and with the right skills training, practice, motivation and discipline every child can be groomed to be a successful all-star cheerleader; therefore it is always our goal to find a place for EVERYONE! All children who participate in our member registration process will be placed on a provisional team. Our team placement is contingent upon candidates similarity in skill, age/maturity level and all-star experience. This will be the team that the candidate will train with throughout the summer in our mandatory boot camp. Throughout boot camp, our coaching staff will evaluate the athletes for strong work ethic, positive attitudes, consistency in practice attendance, continued focus on skill progression and overall personal development. These observations will inform our decisions regarding final team placement which will be made in late August. Our ultimate goal is to create balanced squads with strengths in all areas of cheerleading. We ask that you trust in the decisions that we make regarding team placement and give your child an opportunity to make new friends and build a solid team bond which is essential for a successful all-star experience. Athletes are encouraged throughout the year to attend our classes in order to gain new skills and to perfect skills already achieved. To inquire about our classes, email skills@crimsonheat.com I n f o r m a t i o n P a c k e t Page 4
2014-2015 Fees This information provides a summary of the primary financial responsibilities that travel program members and their parents can expect to pay during the course of our 2014-2015 Season. This list is NOT intended to be a final list but rather an overview/summary of the anticipated costs. Amounts given are estimates only and are subject to change once the registration process is completed and enrollment numbers are finalized. These fees will be spread across a 12-month payment schedule - June 1, 2014 through May 1, 2015. 2014-2015 Fees for Full Year Travel Program Athletes will include: Annual Registration Fee $125 for new members and $100 for returning members. This fee is due when candidates report for member registration. This fee covers the cost of USASF membership, insurance and financial account setup and management. Monthly Instructional Fee $200. This monthly fee is based upon overall enrollment and is used to cover the costs of our practice facility, utilities, licensing, website, supplies, and staffing costs (including gymnastics). This fee must be paid up front in a lump sum payment or automatically drafted on a monthly basis from a checking, savings, or credit card account. These fees are paid through an independent billing and payment processing service Affiliated Acceptance Corporation. Choreography and Music Fee $350.00. Covers the cost of choreography services and/or skills clinic or workshop with our teams on one or more of the various routine components (i.e. dance, stunts, etc.). This fee also covers the cost of professionally crafted music. Cheerleading Accessory Packet $700. Covers the costs of uniforms, practice attire, Warm-up Suit, Shoes, Hair Bow, Cheer Bag and Make-up. All of these items are essential for competition readiness. Competition Registration Fees $1000. Covers the cost of competition registration fees for 8 competition events. Note: Our All Star Prep Athletes/Non-Travel Program Participant will pay a lower tuition plan. Our Level 5 athletes will pay a higher tuition plan. The Official Fees and Payment Schedule will be included in the program handbook that will be distributed at the Season Kickoff Cook-out. I n f o r m a t i o n P a c k e t Page 5
Save the Dates Season Kickoff Cook-out June 7, 2014 1 st Payment Due Boot Camp Start July 7, 2014 Choreography Dates To be scheduled by Team 2 nd Weekend in August & 2 nd Weekend in September are most likely Boot Camp Graduation August 22, 2014 Fall Schedule Begins September 8, 2014 Don t forget to inquire about our: All Star Prep Teams Multiple Sibling Discounts Fundraising Sponsorship Packets Contact Information: Crimson Heat All Stars, Inc. c/o The FIREHOUSE 8773 D arcy Road Forestville, MD 20747 (301) 808-9801 info@crimsonheat.com www.crimsonheat.com I n f o r m a t i o n P a c k e t Page 6
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Student Name: Cheerleader Registration Form Student Information Date of Birth: Grade Level (as of Fall 2014): Age (as of 8/31/14): Home Address: City: State: Zip: Cell Phone: Name: Relationship: Email: Email: Parent /Guardian Information Phone: (indicate preferred contact number) Cell Home Work Home Address: City: State: Zip: Medical & Emergency Information You must have medical insurance coverage to participate in cheerleading activities. If there is any change in this information you must notify the organization immediately. Insurance Company: Policy/Member #: Injuries / Medical Concerns: Medications: Allergies/ Chronic conditions: Insurance Company Phone: Special Needs/ Requirements: Please note, if the chronic illness is asthma, the student must bring inhaler to all practices and competitions Relationship: Email: Emergency Contact Name: Phone: (indicate preferred contact number) Cell Home Work PLEASE INDICATE WHICH PROGRAM: TRAVEL PROGRAM NON-TRAVEL PROGRAM DANCE Please note, upon accepting membership with Crimson Heat All Stars the participant must provide a copy of the participant s current physical (dated after May 31, 2014), a copy of the participant s birth certificate and a copy of the participant s medical card to be kept on file with Crimson Heat All Stars prior to the start of summer practices. I n f o r m a t i o n P a c k e t Page 8
Student Name: Parent s Name: Registration Agreement I hereby agree to register my child with Crimson Heat All Stars for the 2014-2015 Season. Upon registering for the program, I allow said child to participate in all activities, events, practices, programs, competitions, travel and other such matters associated with Crimson Heat All Stars for the 2014-2015 season. I understand the registration fee is a non-refundable fee paid to Crimson Heat All Stars and is due upon permitting my child to register. Press Release I agree to allow Crimson Heat All Stars, its Director, staff members, instructors, consultants, or any affiliates thereof, to photograph, video, or reproduce images of my child at any Crimson Heat All Stars activity or event and to utilize said photographs, videos or reproductions for promotional and/or commercial purposes. I understand such reproductions will be the property of Crimson Heat All Stars, and I, or any other entity will not be entitled to any compensation upon the use of said photographs, videos or reproductions. My signature below will serve as authorization for Crimson Heat All Stars to obtain said photographs, videos or reproductions throughout the 2014-2015 season without the need of any further permission. Liability Waiver I fully understand the risk of serious injury, sickness, death and damages associated with the contact sport of cheerleading. Knowing these risks, I agree that my child and I solely accept and assume said risks. I agree that Crimson Heat All Stars, its Director, staff members, instructors, consultants, or any affiliates thereof, are not responsible for any injury, sickness, death, expense, property damage, or other damage to my child resulting from, sustained in conjunction with or incidental to any Crimson Heat All Stars event, activity, practice, performance, program or any other such matters sponsored or affiliated with Crimson Heat All Stars, and accordingly, I and my child waive and release all such claims against Crimson Heat All Stars and hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Crimson Heat All Stars from any liability related to injury, sickness, death, expense or damages to my child, whatever the cause, while attending, participating in, or traveling to and from any Crimson Heat All Stars events, activities, practices, performances, programs, or other such matters sponsored or affiliated with Crimson Heat All Stars. Medical Release I acknowledge that hazards are present in athletic/cheerleading activities and participation in such activities may result in injury. My signature below authorizes Crimson Heat All Stars, its officers, directors, staff members, and instructors thereof to obtain any emergency medical transportation or care that may become necessary in the course of athletic/cheerleading activities and travel. I agree Crimson Heat All Stars, its officers, directors, staff members, and instructors thereof, shall not be liable for the costs, results or consequences of any health care treatment to my child, and I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless from any such costs. INITIAL INITIAL INITIAL INITIAL Parent/Guardian Signature Date I n f o r m a t i o n P a c k e t Page 9