Team Cheer Camp Laramie, WY July 16 18, 2012 $1,500/Team Cowgirl Cheer Camp s Team Cheer Camp is a camp designed specifically for High School, Junior High, Middle School and All-Star Cheer Teams across Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado. The curriculum at Team Cheer Camp will include all the traditional areas of cheerleading, but will be customized to the needs for each team that attends camp. Once registered, each team s coach will receive a curriculum questionnaire designed to help us create the most effective schedule to meet each team s needs. Classes will be offered in: Safety Class All teams will attend a safety class before moving on to any other classes. The safety class will provide training for every member of the team in every area of cheerleading. Teams will learn proper safety techniques and NFHS rules to ensure safe practices and performances all year long. Camp staff will work with each team in the safety class to determine which stunt class is appropriate for the overall team level. Stunt Class In stunt classes, teams will learn the proper technique needed to safely execute new and exciting stunts. Stunting areas include group stunts, partner stunts, pyramids, baskets, sign stunts, crowd leading stunts, elite stunts and competition transitions. Each team will learn level appropriate stunts and have the opportunity to choose the areas they want to focus on while at camp. Cheer Class From performance cheers to crowd leading chants, teams will learn new material that will have them ready for all seasons. Whether you re a new team needing to review proper motion technique or a varsity team wanting to learn new ways to get your student body involved, the cheer class will provide you with the material to achieve your goals. Tumbling Class Tumbling class will teach cheerleaders the benefits of basic tumbling such as body control, overall body strength and aerial movements. Tumbling class is NOT the place to learn new advanced tumbling passes, but rather a place where all cheerleaders can improve their technique, whether on a round off or an advanced running tumbling pass. Coach s Class Cheer teams are created for a variety of purposes and have varying goals. During our specialty class, each team can choose an area that best fits their role as a cheer team. Jump Class During the jump class, campers will learn drills and specific exercises that can be done at home or practice to improve all jumps from the most basic tuck jump to a toe touch-back tuck! Dance Class Whether dancing with the band or the latest hit, dances are often a favorite for cheerleaders. The dances you learn during dance class will be crowd favorites for years to come! Team Time Team time is a time set aside to provide 1) team building opportunities 2) practice time with your camp coach and 3) time to review all the new material you will learn at camp. Specialty Classes Cheer teams are created for a variety of purposes. During specialty class, teams can choose an area that best fits their role as a cheer team. All Star Class This class will help All Star Teams improve technique in motions, jumps, stunts, dances and more. Teams will also work on choreography and understand how to see a routine from a judge s point of view. Competition Class Beginning, intermediate, advanced or elite competition teams will learn the ins and outs of competition cheering, such as reading a score-sheet, choreographing a routine and learning how to create unique transitions and formations. Junior High Class Designed specifically for Junior High and Middle School teams, this class will focus on the basics of cheerleading including motion technique, crowd involvement, game rules and basic stunting. Non-Stunt Class Non-stunting or ground based teams will attend this class during stunt class time as well as during specialty class time. These classes offer unique and innovative ways to entertain crowds at timeouts and halftimes. SAMPLE SCHEDULE Day 1: 11:30 12:30 Check In Day 2: 8:30 12:00 Camp Day 3: 8:30 12:00 Camp 12:30 5:00 Camp 12:00 1:30 Lunch Break 12:00 1:30 Lunch Break 5:00 7:00 Dinner Break 1:30 5:00 Camp 1:30 3:00 Camp 7:00 8:30 Camp 5:00 7:00 Dinner Break 3:00 5:00 Performances & *An exact schedule will be set by July 5 th. 7:00 8:30 Camp Evaluations
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGISTRATION No at door registrations will be accepted. Registrations & payments must be received in our office no later than July 1 st, 2012. Once your Team Registration Form and Payment are received in our office, your registration will be confirmed and the team coaches will receive an email confirmation. An Assumption of Risk and Release Agreement along with a copy of the front and back of the medical insurance card must be completed and turned in for each team member and coach before camp begins in order to participate in any camp activity. You may send these in with your registration, before camp, or bring them with you to camp. COST At a cost of $1,500 for a team of up to 12 members, the Cowgirl Team Cheer Camp offers one of the best values in the West. That s only $125 per team member for a team of 12! The cost for each additional team member over 12 is $75/each. Two coaches can attend the camp for free with each paid team registration. (There will be coach s classes and a coach s social, too!) ATTIRE Teams often choose to wear matching outfits daily, but it is not required. Athletic apparel appropriate for cheer activities should be worn during all camp sessions. During evaluations on the final day, teams typically dress in uniforms. FACILITIES All sessions of camp will take place on the beautiful University of Wyoming campus in Laramie, Wyoming at the Indoor Practice Facility (IPF). This is located just north of War Memorial Stadium. STAFF The 2012 Cowgirl Cheer Camps will be run by University of Wyoming Head Cheer Coach, Marcie Powell and the University of Wyoming cheer staff. The camp will also include current and former University of Wyoming cheerleaders as well as current and former cheerleaders from other college spirit programs throughout the west. This provides campers with the opportunity to work with a wide range of coaches and offers great exposure to a diverse geographic region. All staff are AACCA certified. HOUSING & MEALS All teams/campers are responsible for their own housing and meals during camp. The Hilton Garden Inn is the official host hotel of the Cowgirl Cheer Camps and is located just across 22 nd Street from the IPF. To receive the special discounted rate, contact the Hilton Garden Inn at (307) 745-5500 and be sure to mention that you are a part of the Cowgirl Cheer Camps. If you are interested in other Laramie area hotels, please contact the hotels directly or contact the Laramie Visitor s Bureau at (800) 445-5303. MEDICAL All campers must have medical insurance and provide a copy of the front and back of the medical insurance card along with the completed Assumption of Risk and Release Agreement. A professional medical trainer will be on staff. PERFORMANCES & EVALUATIONS: Whether in front of a student body or judges, cheer teams are constantly performing and being evaluated. At the Team Cheer Camp, each team will be evaluated daily both as teams and as individuals. Teams will have the opportunity to learn a team routine on the first day of camp and then progress through different levels with that same routine as they are evaluated daily. Individuals will have the opportunity to try-out for the All Camp Team on the last day of camp as teams perform the material they learned during camp for family and friends. More information regarding evaluations and performances will be given to coaches once they have registered for the camp.
Laramie Team Cheer Camp Registration Form Page 1 School or All-Star Gym: Team Name: COACH INFORMATION: (complete for coaches attending camp only) Head Coach: Head Coach s Phone: Head Coach s Email: Head Coach s Address, City, ST, Zip: Asst. Coach: Asst. Coach s Phone: Asst. Coach s Email: Asst. Coach s Address, City, ST, Zip: TEAM INFORMATION: Type of Team (check one): HS Varsity CoEd HS Varsity All Girl HS JV CoEd HS JV All Girl Junior High or Middle School Team All Star Team; Level Age Division # of Team Members Attending Camp: # of Coaches Attending Camp: Total # of T-shirts (1 per team member/coach): AS AM AL AXL REGISTSRATION INFORMATION: Make payment payable and mail to: Team Registration Fee (up to 12 team members): $ 1,500.00 Cowgirl Cheer Camps # of Team Members over 12: x $75 = $ Dept of intercollegiate Athletics (3414) Total Amount Due: $ 1000 East University Avenue Laramie, WY 82071 Important Information: No at door registrations will be accepted Registrations & payments must be received in our office no later than July 1 st, 2012 Registration is not secured until Team Registration Form and Payment are received in our office All registered team coaches will receive an email confirmation when their registration is received Please submit 1 check in the form of: School Check, Money Order, Bank Check, Cashier s Check An Assumption of Risk and Release Agreement along with a copy of the front and back of the medical insurance card must be completed and turned in for each team member and coach before camp begins in order to participate in any camp activity For more information contact Coach Marcie Powell at mpowell7@uwyo.edu or (307) 766-4940
Laramie Team Cheer Camp Registration Form Page 2 TEAM MEMBER INFORMATION: (please print) 1) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 2) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 3) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 4) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 5) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 6) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 7) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 8) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 9) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 10) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 11) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 12) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 13) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 14) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 15) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 16) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 17) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 18) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 19) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012: 20) Name: Birthdate: / / Grade in Fall 2012:
Assumption of Risk and Release Agreement This document must be completed and turned in along with a copy of the front and back of your medical insurance card before camp begins to in order to participate in any camp activity. The Cowgirl Cheer Camps, LLC is operated as an individual enterprise and is not owned, sponsored or operated by the University of Wyoming. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards connected with this camp. I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the University of Wyoming, Cowgirl Cheer Camps, LLC, the State of Wyoming, and their Trustees, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers including, but not limited to, coaches, trainers, and supervisors (hereinafter referred to as releasee) from any and all liability, claims, demands, or course of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me/my child, or to any property belonging to me/my child, whether caused by the negligence of the releasee, or otherwise, while participating in this camp, or while in, on, or upon the premises where the camp is being conducted. I agree that I/my child am/is in good physical condition with no physical or emotional disability, impairment, or ailment which would be detrimental or harmful to my/my child s health, safety, comfort, physical condition while participating in activities during this camp. I agree that my child will not participate in the camp if my child has any open cuts, abrasions, open sores, infections, maladies with the potential of causing harm to others, or otherwise in accordance with public health requirements. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risk of loss, property damage, or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me/my child, or any loss or damage to property owned by me/my child, as a result of being engaged in the camp s activities, whether caused by the negligence of releasee, or otherwise. I further hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the releasee from any loss, liability, damage, or cost, including court costs and attorneys fees, that may accrue related to my/my child s participation in this camp, whether caused by the negligence of releasee, or otherwise. During the period of camp, I hereby give permission for the staff of the University of Wyoming, Cowgirl Cheer Camps, LLC or this camp to administer appropriate medical attention to me/my child in the event of an accident, illness, or injury. I will be responsible for any and all costs of medical coverage and treatment provided not covered by insurance. It is my express intent that this Assumption of Risk and Release Agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns, and personal representative, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a release, waiver, discharge, and covenant not to sue the above-named releasee. I hereby further agree that this Assumption of Risk and Release Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming. THE UNDERSIGNED, BY THE SIGNATURE BELOW, AFFIRMS THAT THEY HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE AGREEMENT, UNDERSTANDS ITS CONTENTS AND PURPOSES AND VOLUNTARILY AGREES TO ALL THE TERMS SET FORTH ABOVE. Participant s Name (please print) Participant s Signature Date Parent/Guardian Name (please print) Parent/Guardian Signature Date Parent/Guardian Address City, State, Zip Parent/Guardian Phone Number (1) Parent/Guardian Phone Number (2) Please note any allergies (including food allergies), medical conditions, medications or special notes we need to know about your child during the clinic. Please list all previous concussions and the dates they were received: Name of Insurance Company: Policy #: Group #: You must provide a copy of both sides of your medical insurance card with this Assumption of Risk and Release Agreement.
Camp Parking Map There is free parking directly south of the IPF in the Stadium Lot.