Cheer Pro Athletics Competition Team Welcome to Cheer Pro Athletics! We are delighted that you have chosen to become a part of the most prestigious All Star Program in the River Region. Our mission at Cheer Pro Athletics is to enrich the lives of children in the sport of competitive cheerleading. Each and every family is important to us and our program. Welcome to the family!
Parent Meeting Tuesday, May 29 th 6:30pm All teams will be announced via email. What to bring to first practice: o June Tuition $100 o Copy of Birth Certificate (new members) o Rules & Regulations Contract o Parental Agreement o Auto Debit Authorization Form o Enrollment Contract o Athlete Information Form Athletes will not be allowed to attend practice until ALL forms are turned in!
Cheer Pro Athletics Rules and Expectations General Rules Only registered athletes are allowed in the practice area. Siblings, family members, friends, etc. are not allowed in the practice area ALL team practices are closed to parents, family members, and friends. No food or gum is permitted in the practice area. All trash must be disposed of in the appropriate trash receptacles. Cell phones must be put on silent mode and left outside of the practice area. Athletes will not be allowed to use their phones during practice, unless it is an emergency. Cheer Pro Athletics is not responsible for any personal items lost or stolen. The Cheer Pro Athletics website, Facebook, Twitter, and emails must be checked daily for any and all updates. There is no excuse for being uninformed or irresponsible when the information has been provided. All completed forms or information needed by Cheer Pro Athletics must be turned in to the Cheer Pro Athletics Office as requested. Sterlin and Kayla must approve any privately monogrammed clothing bearing the Cheer Pro Athletics name and/or logo. Anything created without approval will not be acceptable and cannot be worn or sold separately. All choreography including cheers, dances, stunts, transitions, tumbling, music selections, editing, etc. should be highly protected and shall not be shown or discussed with others. NO VIDEOS of routines/choreography should be uploaded to any online site such as FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE, INSTAGRAM, and TWITTER! Teams Cheer Pro Athletics retains the rights to: 1. Place its athletes on the team(s) it feels will best suit them and the program. 2. Move, replace, add, suspend, or even dismiss an athlete for a period of time or indefinitely from a team or the entire program based on criteria including but not limited to: a. Attendance b. Conduct c. Skills d. Finances e. Parent conflicts 3. Decide if an athlete may participate on more than one team. 4. Decide the roles and/or positions an athlete will have/play on their teams(s). (E.g. base, flyer, back spot, tumbler, dancer, alternate, etc) 5. Team Tumbling Classes- All team athletes must attend their weekly level appropriate Team Tumbling Class. These classes are specifically for team athletes only. 6. Request that an athlete or teams take additional classes to improve their skills.
7. Request that an athlete or team, practice longer than their regularly scheduled time or add additional practices or competitions if deemed necessary. Tardiness and Absences All athletes must: 1. Make Cheer Pro Athletics priority over any other extracurricular activities. 2. Attend and be prepared to participate in all Cheer Pro Athletics activities including those unexpectedly added throughout the season regardless of illness or injury unless otherwise recommended by a doctor through valid written documentation. 3. Notify Cheer Pro Athletics immediately when an injury occurs so changes to routine choreography can be made prior to practice. 4. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to all Cheer Pro Athletics activities unless otherwise specified. 5. Schedule all vacations so as not to interfere with any Cheer Pro Athletics activities. 6. Notify Cheer Pro Athletics in writing immediately of all expected tardiness or absences. 7. Notify Cheer Pro Athletics by phone immediately of any unexpected tardiness or absences. Your child is considered tardy if they are not on the practice floor, ready when the scheduled team practice begins. Excessive tardiness may result in conditioning after the scheduled team practice is over. Appropriate conditioning will be decided by the coaches. Excused Absences: a. Death in the family b. Illness with doctor s excuse Team Practice Dress Code All athletes must: 1. Put cheer shoes on BEFORE the team practice time begins. 2. Put on any tape or braces BEFORE the team practice time begins. 3. Maintain a well-groomed appearance and good personal hygiene at all times. 4. Hair must be kept out of the face (if possible a high ponytail). 5. Nails must be kept shorter than the fingertips when participating in any physical Cheer Pro Athletics activity. 6. No jewelry is allowed when wearing any Cheer Pro Athletics practice, warm up, or competition uniform. 7. No inappropriately dyed or cut hairstyles should be visible when wearing any Cheer Pro Athletics apparel. Competition Travel 1. All hotel rooms should be booked when the final competition schedule is released. 2. All parents are responsible for their children at competitions. Every athlete must have a chaperone. Coaches are not chaperones!
3. Parents are responsible for travel expenses and booking any travel and hotel arrangements for competitions. 4. All athletes must arrive to the competition by the designated check- in time and must check-in with the coaches/staff accordingly. 5. Competitions are not to be used as family vacations. All athletes and parents must follow the designated schedules and abide by all rules set forth by Cheer Pro Athletics. Competition Dress Code 1. Athletes must be in full uniform by the scheduled meeting time. 2. Full uniform includes: uniform top, uniform skirt, and bow, cheer shoes, full make up, lip stain, and selected hairstyle chosen by the Cheer Pro Athletics Staff. 3. Absolutely NO jewelry or nail polish may be worn. 4. White, no show socks must be worn with cheer shoes. 5. Any braces or tape needed to perform must be supplied by the athlete and put on before going to the warm up mat. 6. All athletes must be in full competition uniform for awards. Sportsmanship and Conduct All athletes and parents must always: 1. Set a positive example for others to follow. 2. Be respectful and courteous to everyone. 3. Schedule an appointment to speak with a coach or other staff member to discuss any issues that may arise. 4. Refrain from gossiping or any form of verbal or physical confrontation. 5. Refrain from celebrating the misfortune or defeat of another person, team, or program. 6. Accept team placements and awards with dignity and class. Health All athletes must: 1. Provide Cheer Pro Athletics with current health insurance and emergency contact information. 2. Inform Cheer Pro Athletics of all medical conditions that may limit or prevent their ability to participate in any Cheer Pro Athletics activities. 3. Notify Cheer Pro Athletics of any injuries sustained as a result of their participation in any sanctioned Cheer Pro Athletics activities. 4. Provide valid written documentation from a doctor explaining the reason(s) and the duration for which they may be limited or unable to participate in any Cheer Pro Athletics activities. 5. Provide Cheer Pro Athletics with a list of any medications that they are currently taking. 6. Refrain from the illegal use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco or any other substances. 7. Participate in any drug or health related testing, counseling, or rehabilitation if asked to do so. Financial Obligations All athletes and parents understand that:
1. They assume full responsibility for all costs incurred as a member of Cheer Pro Athletics including but not limited to: gym registration, monthly tuition, practice outfits, uniforms, competition and travel expenses, or any other item(s) noted in this contract, reservations, or services purchased or rendered and the payment in full of those items regardless of any circumstances that may arise such a dismissal from the team, or disbandment of the team. 2. All tuition and monthly fees will be automatically drafted on the due date from the account on file. 3. Tuition does not fluctuate based on the number or duration of practices in any month. 4. Vacations or times off will not be prorated. 5. All payment due dates must be met. 6. A $10 late fee will be charged if tuition is not paid by the 10 th of the month. A $20 late fee will be charged if tuition is not paid by the 15 th of the month. 7. The Cheer Pro Athletics Auto Debit Authorization form must be completed at the time of registration. 8. Any payment attempts resulting in a NSF (non-sufficient funds), declined credit card, expired credit card, returned check and electronic debits etc. will incur a $35 service charge. It is your responsibility to update your information with us if your information changes. (E.g. bank account number, card number, exp. date, etc.). 9. An athlete s account must be current and in good standing to participate in practices/competitions/special events. 10. Cheer Pro Athletics reserves the right to remove an athlete from their team at any time for failure to keep up with financial obligations. 11. Any monies received from an athlete/parent will be applied first to any overdue tuition/fees. 12. All tuition/fees must be current before an athlete may collect any clothing/uniform or other retail items. 13. If any athlete chooses to leave or is asked to leave Cheer Pro Athletics for any reason before the season is over, any and all funds are completely non-refundable, unless otherwise noted. 14. Cheer Pro Athletics reserves the right to turn over all delinquent accounts to a collections agency and the parent/athlete will be responsible for all additional costs incurred
**BRING THIS COMPLETED FORM** Cheer Pro Athletics Rules and Regulations Contract I have read the Cheer Pro Athletics Rules and Regulations Contract in its entirety and understand its contents. I understand the responsibility my child is undertaking by becoming a Cheer Pro Athletics member. I agree to fully support my child and will encourage them to fulfill their commitments. I also understand that by signing this contract I am bound to not use my child s participation in this program as a form of punishment as I realize that is also punishes their team and the entire Cheer Pro Athletics program. Furthermore, I understand that being a Cheer Pro Athletics member is a commitment on the part of the parent as well. I realize that when representing Cheer Pro Athletics I must always conduct myself with class and responsibility. I understand that any athlete or parent that does not abide by the rules and regulations contained in this contract, that is consistently negative, or acts in a manner that jeopardizes the name and reputation of the Cheer Pro Athletics program, will be subject to removal with no refund. In addition, I agree to give Cheer Pro Athletics full permission to seek medical attention and/or take any actions deemed necessary including but not limited to drug testing to ensure the safety and well-being of my child and those around them. Athlete s Name (printed) Athlete s Signature: Date: Parent s Name Printed: Parent s Signature: Date: **BRING THIS COMPLETED FORM TO PARENT MEETING**
Cheer Pro Athletics Auto Debit Authorization Form Every Athlete MUST turn in this form. Athlete s Name: Please choose either CREDIT CARD or BANK ACCOUNT to draft from Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Name as it appears on card: ZIP Code: Email Address: Name of Bank or Financial Institution: Bank Account Number: Bank Routing Number: Name as it appears on the account: Address as it appears on the account: Phone Number: Alt. Number: I have read and understand the financial policies of Cheer Pro Athletics. I understand that all tuition and monthly fees will be automatically drafted and the card/account listed above will be charged for the payment that is due. I am authorized to sign on the account listed above and I certify that all the information above is complete and accurate. I hereby authorize Cheer Pro Athletics to collect payment for fees due by processing a debit to the account listed above on the fifth of each month. I understand that if the debit should be returned, a $35.00 returned item fee would be assessed. Name (printed): Signature: Date: **BRING THIS COMPLETED FORM TO PARENT MEETING**
Cheer Pro Athletics Enrollment Contract Refund/Cancelation Policy: No refund or cancellation of the tuition and fees shall be permitted. The parties to this Contract agree and understand that the Athlete is filling a place in the Program which cannot be easily replaced and that the other students in the Program are depending on the Athlete to complete the Program. Therefore, there will be no refunds nor will the obligation to pay fees for the season be waived or canceled. If an athlete chooses to leave the team for any reason, or is requested to leave the program for any reason, a cancellation fee of $500 will be charged unless one of the following conditions are met: (1) the Athlete suffers a physical injury while participating in the Program, or (2) the Athlete has been relocated to a distance outside of the drivable distance to Cheer Pro Athletics due to employments/military duties of the parent. In the event your Athlete leaves the team for any reason other than the aforementioned conditions a $400 cancellation fee will be charged. If your athlete is requested by a Coach to leave the team all fees are nonrefundable. Privacy Consent: By signing this Contract you consent to and authorize Cheer Pro Athletics to publish, reproduce, and use for advertising or any other lawful purpose, any photograph, video image, or likeness of the Athlete. Other Policies: You and the Athlete are required to follow all Cheer Pro Athletics policies. Any failure to follow such policies may result in the Athlete s dismissal from the Program by Cheer Pro Athletics. Any such dismissal will not constitute a qualified condition for refund or cancellation of fees. ACCEPTED AND AGREED By signing below, we agree to all of the terms of this Contract and commit to the Program. Athlete Signature: Date: Parent Signature: Date: **BRING THIS COMPLETED FORM**
Cheer Pro Athletics Athlete Information Email is our most frequent form of communication. Please keep us updated with any changes. Name: Address: City: ZIP: School: Entering Grade: Birthday: Cell: Home Phone: Email: Medical Conditions/Allergies: Mother Name: Cell: Email: Work: Father Name: Cell: Email: Work: In Case of Emergency Please Contact: We will always call parent first. Name: Phone: Relationship to Athlete:
Cheer Pro Athletics Payment Schedule DUE DATE Fee Amount Due May 29, 2018 Monthly Tuition $100 July 1, 2018 Monthly Tuition $100 July 15, 2018 Payment 1 $200 August 1, 2018 Monthly Tuition $100 August 15, 2018 Payment 2 $200 September 1, 2018 Monthly Tuition $100 September 15, 2018 Payment 3 $200 October 1, 2018 Monthly Tuition $100 October 15, 2018 Payment 4 $200 November 1, 2018 Monthly Tuition $100 November 15, 2018 Payment 5 $200 December 1, 2018 Monthly Tuition $100 January 1, 2019 Monthly Tuition $100 February 1, 2019 Monthly Tuition $100 March 1, 2019 Monthly Tuition $100 April 1, 2019 Monthly Tuition $100 May 1, 2019 Monthly Tuition $100 ****Team Payments Include: Uniform, Bow, Practice Wear, Competition Fees, Choreography, and Coaches Expense Fee, USASF Fee, and Music. **Tuition Payments Include: Team practices and unlimited tumbling classes Thank you for choosing to become a part of our program. We hope that this is a wonderful experience for you. However, we do know life gets in the way sometimes and we want you to know up front some ways that your spot may be in jeopardy on your team: delinquent accounts, loss of skills/abilities, extensive absences/tardiness, poor attitude or injuries. If an injured athlete is replaced in a routine, they may or may not be worked back in the routine, this will be up to the coach. As always, if you have any questions feel free to contact us.
Cheer Pro Athletics Holiday Schedule This is our Holiday Schedule for the upcoming season. We ask that you take these dates into consideration when planning any family vacations. Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2018 Gym Closed Summer Vacation Monday, July 2 Thursday, July 5, 2018 Gym Closed Labor Day Monday, September 3, 2018 Gym Closed Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 21 Thursday, November 22 Gym Closed Christmas Monday, December 24 Tuesday, January 1 Gym Closed Spring Break We WILL have practices and classes the week of Spring Break. ***Schedule is subject to revisions as deemed necessary by Cheer Pro Athletics.
Cheer Pro Athletics Competition Schedule Big Bid Championship Huntsville, AL January 12-13 Champions League Biloxi, MS February 2-3 Peach Classic Atlanta, GA February 23 Gulf Coast Classic Mobile, AL March 16 Beach Nationals Orange Beach, AL April 6-7 International Spirit Championships Atlanta, GA May 4-5 **All event dates and locations are subject to change.