Aviator Allstars Elite Program Tryout Pack

Aviator Allstars Elite Program Tryout Pack 2013-2014 Welcome Prospective Aviator Athlete, Thank you for your interest in joining one of the International Flagship Teams on our Elite Program and the Aviator Allstars Family. We are one of the largest and most exciting Allstar Programs in the UK and we have a lot of amazing opportunities available this season. This packet includes information regarding the try out process for our Elite Program teams. Specifically, you will find information regarding the team guidelines and responsibilities, the live and video try out procedure, try out material and try out documents. Please review this information thoroughly. Aviator Allstars have built up a highly successful program and are well known for their grass roots coaching approach, taking talented athletes and turning them into Elite Cheerleaders. So PLEASE DO NOT BE INTIMIDATED, you will not necessarily need to perform ALL the required skills to make the team as potential and attitude are also important. As we head into our SIXTH year with Aviator Allstars Cheerleading Program, we are all very excited about the opportunities and potential this season has to offer and we hope that you will share this journey with us. Good Luck and we look forward to seeing you at tryouts! Rachel Pearson, Tim Peffers and the Aviator Flight Crew

The Teams: Aviator Aces Our Coed Level 5 Elite team have had an amazing first season, hitting clean and difficult routines throughout the year. They will be competing at the International All Star Federation (IASF) Cheerleading Worlds in Florida in April 2014. The team will consist of Elite athletes from both the AV Program and around the country. F-35 Lightning Our International Elite All-Girl Level 6 team has enjoyed great success this past season, competing at the International Cheerleading Union (ICU) World Championships and placing 6th. They have also competed at the International All Star Federation (IASF) Cheerleading Worlds where they placed 8th as well as being awarded 4th in the Nfinity Nation s Cup! They represented the UK at the European Cheerleading Championships (ECU) in Glasgow 2013 alongside some of the best level 6 teams in the world. The Ladies of F-35 lightning will be competing both in the UK and abroad this season. Aviator International We will be taking this team to Cheersport in February 2014. The team will be competing at an intermediate level and is open to athletes from level 2 upwards. This level will be decided upon the skill level of the athletes who try out. A place will be offered on the understanding that you will be able to make all training sessions and competitions (these dates have been provided well in advance). If you are offered a place on a team, you must be prepared to commit for the ENTIRE SEASON. Failure to do so will result in your withdrawal from the team for the rest of the season and jeopardise any future possibilities within the Aviator Family.

Eligibility: Aviator Aces: Athletes must be 14 before the 1st January 2015 F35 Lightning: Athletes must be 17 before the 1st January 2015 Aviator International: Athletes must be 13 before the 1st January 2015 LIVE TRYOUT INFORMATION All athletes will demonstrate jumps, tumbling skills, stunting skills and choreography*. We will be looking for potential and how well you progress and learn throughout the camps and the tryout. You will also get to meet the Flight Crew and form new friendships. We evaluate each athlete in groups and encourage each person to do their best!! After tryouts the staff will pick teams based on their discretion. We will be offering places to the athletes who we think will fit best into the team family and contribute to becoming the best team for this coming season. All athletes will be notified of their tryout results via email and/or phone on or before Sunday 11th August 2013. Date: Sunday 4th August 2013 Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Location: Lower Westfield House, Broad Lane, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 3HA. Cost: 10* per athlete - cash payable on the day. (*Discount if attending the Skills Camp). Pre-Tryout: *To prepare you for try outs, we suggest that you attend one of our skills camps to work with our experienced instructors. These are a fantastic opportunity if you do not already have the skill set or if you do not have easy access to practice space. "Bring Out YOUR Best" Skills Camp on Saturday 27th July 2013 from 10am-4pm Elite Skills Camp on Saturday 3rd August 2013 from 10am-4pm We also have an open gym session (cost of 5) on Friday 2 nd August 7pm till 9pm. More information on our camps is available on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/aviatorallstars and booking your place is easy, just email info@aviatorallstars.com. Forms to bring: Please bring your Completed Release Form: http://aviatorallstars.com/av_release_form_2012_2013.pdf Completed Tryout Registration Form: http://aviatorallstars.com/aviator%20allstars%20tryout%20registration%20form%202013.pdf Tryout Fee A copy of your passport. IMPORTANT: Please be sure to double-check all of your information. Contact details need to be legible and upto-date.

What to wear: Tryout appearance should be "competition ready". Please do not wear team logos and you must remove all piercings and jewellery. Females: Hair up in a ponytail, with bow of your choice. Wear a plain black sports bra/t-shirt/vest and plain black shorts. Males: Appearance should be smart. Wear plain black t-shirt/vest and plain black shorts. All: clean white trainers and white socks. Skills requirements All sequences required will be taught at the camps on the 27 th July and 3 rd of August, at the open gym session on Friday 2nd August and on the day on the 4 th August. However we do strongly advise that you learn the choreography and jump sequence before the tryout day. These are available on our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/aviatorallstars?feature=watch. We are looking for cheerleaders who are prepared to work at all disciplines of cheerleading (including dance, motions, jumps, tumbling, and stunting), but are also looking for people who excel at certain skills such as tumbling and stunting.

What to bring: Please bring your tryout documents (see above) to registration on the day of tryouts. There are no local shops to go out for food during the day so bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. The building gets very warm when the sun is out so please bring a towel/sweat bands if required. Make sure you bring any ankle/wrist supports/strapping or heat/freeze gel, etc. that you will need as we do not provide these. Can I try out for more than one Aviator Elite team? Yes of course, but you must ensure that you are fully able to commit to all teams involves both time wise and financially. If you have any questions please email info@aviatorallstars.com. I can't make the Live Tryout, can I still tryout? You can tryout via a Video Submission - ALL video tryouts must be received by Saturday 3rd August 2013 and should be used only as a last resort. If you absolutely can not make the live tryouts we recommended that you attend one of our skills camps to work with our experienced instructors or our final open gym session. Video Submission Guidelines: Make sure that it is clear which person is trying out on the video. Please include the following: At the beginning of your video, introduce yourself and indicate which position you are trying out for (base / back / flyer) Any running tumbles Any standing tumbles Any stunts/basket skills Any partner stunt skills for co-ed applications The jump sequence The choreography (dance). Please contact info@aviatorallstars.com if you would like any more information or guidance. Submit your video by email along with your tryout documents. We will then forward you our account details to transfer the tryout fee ( 10). Please note, you will not be considered for the team until this has been received. All athletes will be notified of their try-out results via email or phone on or before Sunday 11th August 2013.

TEAM COSTS Below are provisional costs for the 2013-14 season for Aces, F-35 Lightning, and the Cheersport international team. Costs include training, the domestic season, and the international trip. Aces, F-35 Lightning, and our International team are all teams where we encourage athletes to train on a local team alongside the weekend team. Aviator Allstars will not be charging athletes extra training costs if they are enrolled on a local Aviator team such as Spitfires, Skyhawks, Carnegie, or Leeds Celtics so there are 2 different prices. Costs for Worlds: Are you currently on another Aviator Allstars Program? No Item Cost AV Training Kit 30 Showcase 15 Regional competition 20 UK Training 200 Worlds training 25 Worlds Kit 40 BCA Nationals 25 BCA North East 25 Future Cheer Nationals 37 Worlds Travel insurance 55 Choreography 20 Music 15 Worlds Accommodation 170 Transport 100 Worlds entry fees 250 Worlds costs Flights 550 Worlds communal food 30 Total 1,607 Yes Item Cost Worlds Kit 40 BCA Nationals 25 BCA North East 25 Future Cheer Nationals 37 Worlds Travel insurance 55 Choreography 20 Music 15 Worlds Accommodation 170 Transport 100 Worlds entry fees 250 Worlds costs Flights 550 Worlds communal food 30 Total 1,317 Costs for a domestic season: for athletes not going to Worlds Are you currently on another Aviator Allstars Program? No Yes Lightning Aces Lightning Aces Item Cost Item Cost Item Cost Item Cost Training Kit 30 Training Kit 30 Choreography 20 Choreography 20 Showcase 15 Showcase 15 Regional comp 20 Regional comp 20 Regional comp 20 Regional comp 20 BCA Nationals 25 BCA Nationals 25 UK Training 200 UK Training 200 BCA North East 25 BCA North East 25 Choreography 20 Choreography 20 FC Nationals 37 FC Nationals 37 BCA Nationals 25 BCA Nationals 25 Germany Trip 250 Music 15 BCA North East 25 BCA North East 25 Music 15 Total 142 FC Nationals 37 FC Nationals 37 Total 392 Germany Trip 250 Music 15 Music 15 Total 387 Total 637

Costs for international team Are you currently enrolled on an Aviator Allstars cheerleading team? No Yes Item Cost Training Kit 30 Bow 5 Uniform rental 25 Training 140 Travel insurance 60 Cheersport Kit 50 Showcase 15 Regional competition 20 Choreography 20 Accommodation 140 US training 25 Transport 70 Entry Fees 125 Flights 500 Communal Food 20 Total 1,220 Item Cost Travel insurance 60 Cheersport Kit 50 Showcase 15 Regional competition 20 Choreography 20 Accommodation 140 US training 25 Transport 70 Entry Fees 125 Flights 500 Communal Food 20 Total 1,020 The only costs not included for this season are travel and accommodation at domestic comps, uniforms and some food whilst at Worlds. Some domestic competitions are 2 day events and will require an overnight stay. Athletes have the choice of staying with the team or making their own arrangements. Uniforms can be bought new, second hand, or rented. There will be a limited amount of 2 nd hand uniforms available. TEAM GUIDELINES Team members are representatives of Aviator Allstars in and out of uniform and will be expected to uphold the highest standards of moral conduct and adhere to the Aviator Allstars Policies and Guidelines. 1. Team members are allowed to compete with other local teams but must inform Rachel Pearson and Tim Peffers of any other team commitments. However, the Elite Program training and competition dates are top priority. Please plan your other commitments accordingly. 2. A positive attitude must be maintained toward all team members and coaches at all times. 3. Rachel Pearson and Tim Peffers have final say on all team matters, routine content, and their authority respected. 4. Team members will be required to sign an agreement outlining the policies and procedures and the code of conduct for the Aviator Allstars Cheerleading Program. Failure to abide by the terms may result in expulsion from the team and jeopardise any future possibilities within the Aviator Family.

5. Any team member under the influence of drugs or alcohol during a practice, event, function or competition will be terminated from the team. 6. All training dates are mandatory. Non attendance to a session may result in expulsion from the team with no refund. Repeated non attendance to multiple sessions will result in expulsion with no refund. 7. All team members must be on time and dressed in AV team training kit at all times. A dress code will be enforced in the 2013/14 season. 8. Team members are expected to be in and maintain a healthy and physically fit condition. We expect each team member to practice, stretch, and work on individual skills in between team training sessions, and able to show evidence of improvement. 9. Sportsmanlike conduct must be maintained at all times. Verbal abuse and cursing, at any event, will not be tolerated. 10. Any fees payable are non returnable and must be paid by the deadline set. Non-payment will result in withdrawal from any competitions and expulsion from the team. 11. Team members will actively participate in fundraising projects, benefit performances, and volunteer activities for the community providing sufficient notice has been given. 12. We believe in a team first, positive attitude, and feel one of our greatest strengths is team chemistry. Negative attitudes, bullying, and selfish behaviour could lead to disciplining and expulsion from the team.

FAQs ABOUT TRYOUTS Can I tryout despite not being able to afford to go to Worlds. Yes. Our ideal situation would be have 2 teams of 24 competing all year and going to Worlds. If we have more than 24 people who are at a high enough standard then we will make the teams larger and have non-worlds athletes on the teams who would compete domestically. If we do not have enough athletes to fill 2 teams going to worlds, we Aces will be competing at Worlds and Lighting will compete at Germany. We would advise any athletes definitely wanting to compete at worlds to make themselves eligible for Aces a well as lightning. Please note Aces will definitely be going to Worlds. How much will a Non-Worlds season cost?. For Aces, it will cost 160 if you are currently on an AV program and 405 if you do not train with a weekly AV program. Lighting will cost 410 160 if you are currently on an AV program and 655 if you do not train with a weekly AV program. This includes a trip to Germany for the European Open. Can new people make the Worlds team or will it just be the team that earned the bid? No, new members are able to be substituted and alternated into the Worlds teams so there are lots of places on the worlds team available for new members. What level will the teams be? Aces will be co-ed 5 and Lightning All Girl 6. The international team s level will be decided based on the level of athletes on the team. Can I tryout for all the teams: Yes, you can tryout for all teams and will be given a recommendation as to which squad is best for you. Worlds do not allow crossovers so in the event of both Lightning and Aces competing at Worlds you will not be able to crossover between the two. Do I have to leave my current team if I make the squad: Absolutely not. We positively encourage athletes to keep training on local teams during the week but will need to know what competitions they will competing on with their current team to comply with crossover rules. Can I tryout despite having already tried out for another team: Yes, you can tryout Aviator Allstars as long as many other teams you wish. We would encourage prospective athletes to be sure that AV is the right fit for them. Trying our for other teams will not be taken into consideration during our tryouts. However, athletes should only accept a place on the team once they are 100% sure they wish to commit for the season. Accepting a place on the team and then trying out for another team or accepting a place and then leaving will negatively affect any chances of future involvement with the program. I previously cheered with the program but then retired/moved away/been cheering on another team/took time out. Will I be able to come back? Yes, any previous athlete is welcome back unless they have been told differently. Any debts owed before they left must be paid before rejoining the program. If you have any questions about the tryouts and the season ahead please come speak to us at the gym, find us on facebook or email us at info@aviatorallstars.com.

TEAM TRAINING DATES: Aviator Aces Day Date Event Notes Saturday 24/08/2013 Training session Training 10-7pm: joint session with Lightning Sunday 25/08/2013 Training session Training 10-7pm: joint session with Lightning Saturday 07/09/2013 Training session Training 10-7pm: joint session with Lightning Sunday 08/09/2013 Training session Training 10-7pm: joint session with Lightning Sunday 22/09/2013 Training session Sunday 06/10/2013 Training session Sunday 20/10/2013 Training session Dance choreography camp Sunday 27/10/2013 Training session Sunday 10/11/2013 Training session Sunday 24/11/2013 Training session Saturday 30/11/2013 Training session Saturday 07/12/2013 AV Showcase Sunday 12/01/2014 Training session Sunday 26/01/2014 Training session Saturday 01/02/2014 Competition Regional competition Sunday 02/02/2014 Competition Regional competition Sunday 09/02/2014 Training session Sunday 02/03/2014 Training session Sunday 16/03/2014 Training session Sunday 23/03/2014 Training session Sunday 13/04/2014 Training session Saturday 19/04/2014 Competition BCA National Championships Sunday 20/04/2014 Competition BCA National Championships Saturday 26/04/2014 Competition USASF World Cheerleading Championship Sunday 27/04/2014 Competition USASF World Cheerleading Championship Sunday 11/05/2014 Training session Saturday 24/05/2014 Competition BCA North East Sunday 25/05/2014 Competition BCA North East Sunday 01/06/2014 Training session Sunday 29/06/2014 Training session Saturday 05/07/2014 Competition Future Cheer Internationals Sunday 06/07/2014 Competition Future Cheer Internationals F-35 Lightning Day Date Event Notes Saturday 24/08/2013 Training session Training 10-7pm: joint session with Aces Sunday 25/08/2013 Training session Training 10-7pm: joint session with Aces Saturday 07/09/2013 Training session Training 10-7pm: joint session with Aces Sunday 08/09/2013 Training session Training 10-7pm: joint session with Aces Saturday 21/09/2013 Training session Saturday 05/10/2013 Training session Sunday 20/10/2013 Training session Dance choreography camp

Saturday 26/10/2013 Training session Saturday 09/11/2013 Training session Saturday 23/11/2013 Training session Saturday 30/11/2013 Training session Saturday 07/12/2013 AV Showcase Saturday 11/01/2014 Training session Sunday 26/01/2014 Training session Training 9-3pm Saturday 01/02/2014 Competition Regional competition Sunday 02/02/2014 Competition Regional competition Saturday 08/02/2014 Training session Saturday 22/02/2014 Competition Regional Competition Sunday 23/02/2014 Competition Regional Competition Saturday 01/03/2014 Training session Saturday 15/03/2014 Training session Saturday 05/04/2014 Training session Saturday 12/04/2014 Training session Saturday 19/04/2014 Competition BCA National Championships Sunday 20/04/2014 Competition BCA National Championships Saturday 26/04/2014 Competition USASF World Cheerleading Championship Sunday 27/04/2014 Competition USASF World Cheerleading Championship Saturday 10/05/2014 Training session Saturday 24/05/2014 Competition BCA North East Sunday 25/05/2014 Competition BCA North East Saturday 31/05/2014 Training session Saturday 28/06/2014 Training session Saturday 05/07/2014 Competition Future Cheer Internationals Sunday 06/07/2014 Competition Future Cheer Internationals Aviator International Day Date Event Notes Sunday 13/10/2013 Training Session Training 10-6pm Sunday 20/10/2013 Training Session Dance choreography camp Saturday 02/11/2013 Training Session Training 10-6pm Sunday 03/11/2013 Training Session Training 10-6pm Sunday 01/12/2013 Training Session Training 9-3pm Saturday 07/12/2013 AV Showcase Sunday 19/01/2014 Training Session Training 10-6pm Saturday 01/02/2014 Competition Regional competition Sunday 02/02/2014 Competition Regional competition Saturday 08/02/2014 Training Session Sunday 09/02/2014 Training Session Training 9-3pm