EVALUATION APPLICATION for NEW ATHLETES Please turn in this completed form with a current photo attached on or before Thursday, May 17th. Note: the photo will NOT be returned. Athlete NAME: BIRTHDATE: / / AGE: Athlete Cell Phone: ( ) - Athlete Email: PARENT INFORMATION MOTHER S NAME: Cell Phone Number: ( ) - Email: @.COM FATHER S NAME: Cell Phone Number: ( ) - Email: @.COM Tumbling Experience: (Check all that apply) Handstand Back Walkover Front Walkover Cartwheel Round-off Back Hand Spring Round-off Back Hand Spring Back Tuck Round-off Back Hand Spring Back Tuck Layout Full Other (Specify) Stunting Experience: (Check all that apply) FLYER Prep/Extension Cradle Twisting Cradle Lib Scorpion Scale Arabesque Stretch Bow n Arrow BACK SPOT Prep Extension Cradle Twisting Cradle Extended One-Leg Twisting Transitions BASE Prep Extension Cradle Twisting Cradle Extended One-Leg Twisting Transitions New Athletes must turn in a completed evaluation application and photo to the front desk by Thursday, May 17, 2018
! EVALUATION PACKET 2018-2019 Owners: Aaron Riley & Amy Rock Phone Number: 317-494-6368 Email: vip.athletics1@gmail.com Website: www.vipathleticscheer.com Dear Athlete and Parent, Welcome to VIP Athletics! We are currently entering our 4th season in the competitive sport of all star cheerleading. We are very proud to have already made a mark in the local all star cheer community, being JAMFest CHEER SUPER NATIONAL CHAMPIONS three seasons consecutively and SUMMIT competitors for the second season in a row!! Our program s success is due to the hard work and dedication of our knowledgeable, experienced coaches; amazing, hardworking athletes; and dedicated, supportive families! At VIP athletics, our philosophy is Quality-Respect-Results. By providing a safe and positive place to train, our athletes become better, stronger athletes and teammates, build a solid foundation for self-esteem and confidence, and reach their greatest potential through hard work, dedication and positive reinforcement of skills and a healthy lifestyle. This environment creates not only strong, responsible athletes but better people and relationships both inside and outside the gym. If you re interested in joining our all star cheer family, a program designed to reach every child s full potential, please take this opportunity to meet our staff, view our facility, and train with some of the best athletes and coaches in the area. Sincerely, If you re looking for Quality, Respect & Results, VIP Athletics is the program for you!!! Aaron Riley & Amy Rock AJ & Arya
VIP Athletics Competitive All Star Cheer Evaluations WHERE: VIP Athletics 2110 Earlywood Drive Franklin, IN 46131 WHEN: Friday, May 18th Ages 12 to 14 years > 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration and Warm-up begins @ 5:30pm Ages 15 to 18 years > 8:00pm - 9:00pm Registration and Warm-up begins @ 7:30pm Saturday, May 19th Ages 5 to 8 years > 10:00am - 11:00am Registration and Warm-up begins @ 9:30am Ages 9 to 11 years > 12:00pm - 1:00pm Registration and Warm-up begins @ 11:30am Summer Training Level Placement Announcements and schedules will be posted on our website at www.vipathleticscheer.com on Sunday, May 20th @ 10:00am. These will also be available as handouts at the Parent Meeting and Apparel Fittings held Monday, May 21st @ 6:00pm. Evaluations are Closed Viewing for the duration of the evaluation process. You may stay in the waiting areas of the lobby throughout the evaluation process. The gym area, however, will be reserved for athletes and coaches only during this time. Athletes may finish early and will be allowed to leave upon completion of their evaluations. We do ask that parents of younger athletes (ages 5-8) do remain in the building until their athlete is released from evaluations. WHAT TO WEAR: All athletes should dress in ALL BLACK fitted top and shorts. No leotards, jean shorts, loud clothing, baggy tanks, tees or sweats, etc. Avoid loose fitting/baggy clothing so as to not distract from the evaluation process. Looser fitted clothing must be tucked in and not interfere with the athlete s ability to perform. Tennis shoes and hair should be appropriate for cheerleading activity. Hair should be in a high pony, pulled out of the face with a bow. Make-up should be minimal and not distract from the athletes presentation of skills.
Parent Checklist WHAT SHOULD I BRING to EVALUATION DAY? COPY of athlete s birth certificate. Payment #1 - $125.00 Gym Fees Due (Cash/Check/Card) Including: $40.00 evaluation fee (if not already paid during clinics) $35.00 Gym Membership Fee (per family for athletes not already a member) $50.00 tuition pro-rate for May Training Payment #2 - $250.00 initial assessment fee for the season (Cash/Check only) Apparel deposits and fees, gym fees, program fees, etc. Fill out Contact Information Sheet upon Arrival on Evaluation Day Payments #1 & #2 must be made separately. Please make Checks payable to VIP Athletics. Initial Assessment Fee ONLY will be charged a 3.5% credit card fee for processing. CONTACT US with Questions (317) 494-6368 VIP.athletics1@gmail.com **VIP Athletics Parent Meeting & Apparel Fittings** Monday, May 21st @ 6:00PM
TUITION, ASSESSMENTS* and PAYMENT SCHEDULES: Gym Tuition is charged monthly to pay for the training your athlete will receive throughout the competitive season from our dedicated and experienced coaching staff. This amount is based on an 11-month contract accounting for holidays and gym closings as well as extra practices for our competitive athletes each month. These athletes will train on average 4 hours weekly throughout the season. o Monthly Gym Tuition is $135.00 per month and will be due beginning June 1 st and ending with a payment for the month of April. Tuition for May will be pro-rated and paid on the day of evaluations. IMPORTANT: all members of our competition teams will be required to be on auto-withdraw (debit or credit) for monthly tuition for the duration of the competitive season. Ask about our multi-child family discount. Team Members placed on Levels 3, 4 and 5 during team placements in July will pay $145.00 for tuition beginning August 1 st. One additional hour of tumbling practice for each team at levels 3, 4 and 5 will be required per week beginning with our fall schedule in August. Assessments are collected in a separate account and used to pay for all items and services purchased and provided outside the training of your athlete for the competitive cheer season. o Assessment Total Due: $1,565.00 o o o Assessment Fees include the following: (Taxes not included) ~ Outfitting (2 practice uniforms, competition uniform, bow, warm-up jacket) ~ Custom music and choreography ~ Coaches competition fees ~ Program and gym fees ~ Competition registration fees Assessment Fees will be due in monthly installments beginning with an initial assessment paid on the day of evaluations and monthly payments due June 20 th thru February 20 th of the competitive season. Competition Registration Fees are not included in the assessment amount above and will be determined at the end of the summer when the competition schedule for the season is finalized. Competition Registration Fees are charged by the Competition Event Producer. Each team will compete in between 6 and 9 competitions throughout the regular season. * Assessments are estimated costs from the previous season and subject to change as information is finalized throughout the season. Total assessments due include ALL associated fees for the regular season. Assessment payments are nonrefundable. No exceptions.
UP IN LIGHTS BOOSTER CLUB: VIP Athletics offers a number of fundraising opportunities throughout the year through our not for profit 501(c)3 Booster Club UP IN LIGHTS Booster Club (UIL). For more fundraising information, please contact Michele Reimer at UILbooster@yahoo.com. PRACTICE SCHEDULE: The practice schedule will vary based on the number of athletes, ages and skills of those placed into each training level. Athletes practice 2 days per week for 2 hours between the hours of 5pm-9pm. Times and days for summer training will be determined and announced on the website on Sunday, May 20 th at 10:00am. Practices begin immediately following evaluations. Team s fall practice schedule includes one Sunday and one Weekday practice between the hours of 5pm-9:30pm. COMPETITION SCHEDULE: TEAMS will compete in 6-9 competitions beginning as early as October and finishing in April. These competitions are held in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and/or Kentucky. The travel team competition schedule will include some of the largest and most reputable competitions held in the area. Expenses for teams receiving a bid to end-of-the-season competitions such as US FINALS or the D2 SUMMIT and WORLDS will be determined at the time of bid achievement and are not included in season assessment fees. ADDITIONAL TRAINING CLASSES: Tumbling, Stunt, Flight, Jump and many other training classes will be offered throughout the season in addition to your athlete s scheduled team training. These classes are highly recommended as the tumbling and skills-training needed at our level of execution will not be mastered solely during team practice hours. Members of level 3, 4 and 5 teams will be REQUIRED to attend one additional scheduled team tumbling practice per week starting in August. All additional classes are offered at a reduced rate for our team athletes only of $10.00 per one-hour class. Private lessons are also offered throughout the season by our coaching staff for improvement of all elements of competitive cheer. Please talk to your coaches, contact us at vip.athletics1@gmail.com, or visit our website for more details.
VIP Athletics EVALUATION INFORMATION: Evaluation Clinics begin in April, (see the schedule below or check our calendar online) and final evaluations will be held on Friday, May 18 th and Saturday, May 19 th. At this time, athletes will be placed into the correct summer training levels for both tumbling and stunt training, and the season will officially begin. Friday, April 20 th Informational Parent meeting @ 7PM If you re wondering if Competitive Cheer or VIP Athletics is right for you and your family, please join us for a no obligation informational parent meeting. VIP Athletics All Star Program Director Amy Rock will be available to answer any questions, help you with the evaluation packet and talk about what you can expect as a competitive family throughout the season. While parents learn about the evaluation process and competitive cheer season, we invite your athletes to participate in OPEN GYM for FREE. Should you choose to move forward with the evaluation process at this time, an EVALUATION FEE of $40.00 allows your athlete participation in all the Evaluation Clinics listed below held prior to final evaluation days in the coming weeks. This one-time evaluation fee of $40.00 will be charged for all participants joining our competitive cheer program regardless of their participation in these clinics to help offset administrative and registration costs, billing set up, etc. that are required to complete our evaluation process. Evaluation CLINIC Dates Ages 5-10 Ages 11-18 Tuesday, April 24 th 5pm-6pm Monday, April 23 rd 7pm-8pm Thursday, May 3 rd 5pm-6pm Wednesday, May 2 nd 7pm-8pm Tuesday, May 8 th 6pm-7pm Monday, May 7 th 7pm-8pm Wednesday, May 16 th 7pm-8pm (Coaches will be teaching tryout dance) Thursday, May 17 th 7pm-8pm (Coaches will be teaching tryout dance) Wednesday, May 16 th 8pm-9pm (Coaches will be teaching tryout dance) Thursday, May 17 th 6pm-7pm (Coaches will be teaching tryout dance) Friday, May 4 th Informational Parent Meeting @ 7PM Missed the first meeting? We ve got you covered! Have more questions? No PROBLEM!! If you re wondering if Competitive Cheer or VIP Athletics is right for you and your family, please join us for a no obligation informational parent meeting. VIP Athletics Allstar Program Director Amy Rock will be available to answer questions, help you with the evaluation packet and talk about what you can expect as a competitive family. While parents learn about the evaluation process and competitive cheer season, we invite your athletes to participate in OPEN GYM for FREE.
***EVALUATION DAY*** Evaluations are closed viewing to parents, friends, family and others. You may choose to relax in our Parent Area or Lobby while your athlete is evaluated. We do ask that parents of younger athletes (Ages 5-8) remain in the building during the evaluation session. Athletes may be released early. Friday, May 18 th Ages 12-14 > 6:00pm-7:00pm Registration & Warm-up begins @ 5:30pm Ages 15-18 > 8:00pm-9:00pm Registration & Warm-up begins @ 7:30pm Saturday, May 19 th Ages 5-8 > 10:00am-11:00am Registration & Warm-up begins @ 9:30am Ages 9-11 > 12:00pm-1:00pm Registration & Warm-up begins @ 11:30am Summer Training Placement Announcements and the Summer Training Schedule will be uploaded to our website on Sunday, May 20 th @ 10am. Please take a moment to check your athlete s training classes and times throughout the week on our website. www.vipathleticscheer.com/calendar Evaluations for summer training levels will be for boys and girls under age 18 into the following competitive cheer training classes: Level 1a and Level 1b (Level 1 may be divided by age when necessary.) Level 2 and Level 2elite (Level 2 may be divided by skill level when necessary.) Levels 3 and Level 3elite (Level 3 may be divided by skill level when necessary.) Levels 4/5 (These levels may be combined or split by skill level depending upon necessity.) Athletes will also be attending a weekly Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced Stunt Practice. Athletes may be asked to attend more than one level for Stunting at no additional fee. **NEW THIS SEASON** Summer Training Placements will not be limited to tumbling placement ONLY but will consider the athlete s strength, flexibility, coordination, jumps, dance and experience to determine level. TEAM TRY-OUT AND PLACEMENT will take place in July at no additional cost to program members. We consider the summer to be the most beneficial training time for all our athletes. It allows each athlete to train at their highest ability level for an entire summer before being placed onto a team and held to a specific set of skill restrictions for the rest of the season. This also allows time for goal-setting and utilizing gym time and coaches to reach these goals on an individual basis. Once athletes are placed on specific competitive teams, the focus will shift to team-oriented success, however, individual progression can still be attained through extra tumbling and training classes and private lessons available all season.
2018-2019 VIP Athletics Competitive Cheer INFO We anticipate any of the following teams for the 2018-2019 competitive cheer season: TRAVEL Teams Tiny Novice/Tiny Level 1 Mini/Youth Level 1 and/or Level 2 Junior Levels 1, 2 and/or Level 3 Senior Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and/or Level 5 USASF Age Divisions Tiny Novice - ages 3 to 6 Tiny ages 5 to 6 Mini - ages 5 to 8 Youth - ages 5 to 11 Junior ages 5 to 14 Senior - ages 11 to 18 AGE ELIGIBILITY: Individuals that are graduating from high school but are still 18 years and under as of August 31, 2017, are eligible to try out for competition cheer as a Senior. If you turn 19 BEFORE August 31, 2013, you are NOT eligible to cheer, regardless of your school status, in the Senior Division. Birth Certificates (copy) will be required at the time of evaluations. NEED FUNDRAISING? We understand that Competitive Cheer is a financial commitment, so VIP Athletics is proud to offer many different types of fundraising opportunities to our members. Most or ALL of your fees can be fundraised through Up In Lights Booster Club (UILBC). We are always open to new fundraising ideas, realizing that no one fundraiser will be perfect for everyone; our goal is to have enough options so that everyone can find something that works for them. All fundraisers are optional and can be used to lower your athlete s individual financial cheer obligations. We invite all team members to participate in fundraising opportunities if they choose to do so. The cost to join UILBC is $50.00. Please contact Michele Reimer for more information. UILBooster@yahoo.com Thank You! We are looking forward to seeing you at Evaluations!