10442 Bailey Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031 Gym Number: (704) 997-2643 Miguel Miranda: (864) 386-0773 CEA LAKE NORMAN TRYOUT PACKET Welcome to the 2016-2017 CEA Tryouts! May 5 th -7 th, 2016 Please read through all of the information carefully. Complete the Draft Forms, Liability Form, initial, sign, and date the Cheer Extreme Terms and Conditions Form and return to the front desk along with the Information Card and registration fee. White Lightning, Inc, DBA CEA LAKE NORMAN, in affiliation with Cheer Extreme Allstars ( CEA ), is a Life Lesson gym. We strive to help provide our athletes with a winning edge in the world of competitive cheerleading. Our intent is to teach our athletes teamwork, personal commitment, accountability and leadership qualities that will last a lifetime. Coaching staff will evaluate each athlete on the following criteria: - Tumbling Difficulty & Execution - Athleticism - Motion & Dance ability and showmanship - Willingness to accept and apply instruction - Stunting positions (flyer, base, back spot) *Occasionally 1-3 tumbling positions will be offered on a team -Jump technique -Overall attitude and attendance from the past season, if applicable Please check the crossover box on your Information Card if you wish to be considered for two teams. Crossover considerations are ultimately selected by the coaching staff. Team placements are not finalized until August 2016. Athletes who do not keep skills performed at tryouts may be moved to a different team and/or become an alternate for that team. Those athletes who showed marked improvement may be moved up a level as well. These same rules apply throughout the season and for post season. Athletes must also show consistent attendance throughout the summer in order to keep their spot.
2016-2017 CEA LAKE NORMAN EVALUATION SCHEDULE THURSDAY, MAY 5th SATURDAY, MAY 7 TH Wear athletic apparel and cheer shoes Parents Meetings will take place in Parent Viewing Area No experience needed to tryout There is a team for EVERYONE Parent Meetings will be held on: Thursday, May 5 th @ 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM Friday, May 6 th @ 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM Saturday, May 7 @ 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM Please come to the parent meeting that is most convenient for your schedule. All information given at these meetings is the same. Athletes must attend the mandatory evaluation clinic times below according to their age as of August 31, 2016. The evaluations will consist of standing tumbling, running tumbling, jumps, motions/dance and stunts. THURSDAY, MAY 5 th FRIDAY, MAY 6 th SATURDAY, MAY 7 th 5:00-7:00 PM / 8 years & younger 5:00-7:00 PM / 8 years & younger 1:00-3:00 PM / 8 years & younger 6:00-8:00 PM / 9-11 years old 6:00-8:00 PM / 9-11 years old 2:00-4:00 PM / 9-11 years old 7:00-9:00 PM / 12-14 years old 7:00-9:00 PM / 12-14 years old 3:00-5:00 PM / 12-14 years old 7:00-9:00 PM / 15 years & older 7:00-9:00 PM / 15 years & older 4:00-6:00 PM / 15 years & older SATURDAY, MAY 7 th Level 5 Call Backs 6:30-8:30 PM / Anyone that has been asked to return to possibly be on a level 5 team. Level Tumble Clinic Info to be posted on Sunday, May 8 th / Level Tumble Clinics May 9-12 May 9: 5:00-7:00 PM Level 1 & 2 / 7:00-9:00 PM Level 3 & 4 May 10: 5:00-7:00 PM Level 2 & 3 / 7:00-9:00 PM Level 4 & 5 May 11: 5:00-7:00 PM Level 1 & 2 / 7:00-9:00 PM Level 3 & 4 May 12: 5:00-7:00 PM Level 2 & 3 / 7:00-9:00 PM Level 4 & 5 TEAL REVEAL for level 5 will be held on SATURDAY, MAY 14 th at 1:00pm and tryout results will be posted online after the reveal. ALL TEAM results will be posted on SATURDAY, MAY 14 th ; along with the team practice schedule. Remember that Team Placement is not final until August, and can be changed throughout the season. FIRST WEEK OF TEAM PRACTICES WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, MAY 15 TH. For all other questions related to tryout scheduling, contact CEALKNMiguel@gmail.com
YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING IN ORDER TO TRYOUT: - Registration Fee: $75.00 per child or $100.00 per family - Completed Registration Form with financial information provided - Birth Certificate (new athletes) - Photo (new athletes) - Completed Information Card - Cheer Extreme Terms and Conditions Form Please initial, sign, and date - All outstanding debts must be paid in full You may pre-register at the front desk beginning Monday, April 11 th with Miguel. There will be a $5.00 discount if you pre-register by Thursday, April 28th th. The registration fee must be paid by cash or check/money order made payable to White Lightning Athletics. Credit card payments will not be accepted. The USASF was created in 2002 to unify the all-star cheer industry with a specific set of rules. Divisions are governed by age. Your child s age on August 31 st of this year will determine his/her competition age for the season. Birth certificates and photographs are required if we do not have one on file. Teams are formed by both age and level. USASF 2016-2017 DIVISIONS Tiny 6 and under as of Aug 31, 2016 Mini 8 and under as of Aug 31, 2016 Youth 11 and under as of Aug 31, 2016 Junior 14 and under as of Aug 31, 2016 Senior Level 1-5 10 to 18 years as of Aug 31, 2016 Senior Level 5 Worlds Teams 12 to 18 years old as of Aug 31, 2016 International Level 5 Worlds Teams Minimum age of 14-No Maximum Age Set Full Year Program: Teams attend approximately 7-10 competitions each year between October and early May. Typically, 4-6 competitions are 1-Day competitions and 3-4 competitions are 2-Day competitions. Level 5 teams travel more extensively than other levels. Levels 1-4 & Restricted 5: Teams travel less extensively, go to a mandatory skills camp, & have the ability to obtain a bid to The Summit which is held in Florida at the end of April. If your athlete is on a team that attends The Summit, there will be additional expenses. Level 5: Teams travel extensively & go to a mandatory skills camp. If your athlete is on a team that attends Worlds in April there will be additional expenses. **SKILLS CAMPS ARE MANDATORY in order to keep your spot on the team.
CHEER EXTREME LAKE NORMAN CHEERLEADING FINANCIAL POLICIES 1- Electronic Payments: All monthly tuition paid to White Lightning Athletics for all-star cheerleading will be done electronically on the 1 st business day of every month through a bank draft. NO EXCEPTIONS! 2-2016-2017 All-Star Cheerleading Pricing: The all-star program is offered as a 12- month program with payments due monthly from May 2016 through April 2017. Annual Registration Fee: Payable to White Lightning Athletics $75.00 per child $100.00 per family Monthly Tuition: Payable to White Lightning Athletics First Child $150.00 Second Child $130.00 Third Child $120.00 Monthly Crossover Tuition: Payable to White Lightning Athletics $30.00 per athlete Gym Crossover Tumble Fee: Payable to White Lightning Athletics $40.00 per athlete (other CEA location athletes) **Crossovers this season will need to pay for each competition they attend** 3- Competition and All Star Fees: The following fees will be due in seven (7) installments on Jun 15 th / Jul 15 th / Aug 15 th / Sep 15 th / Oct 15 th / Nov 15 th / Jan 15 th (ALL All Star Fees and Competition Fees will be charged by, and payable to, CEA) Bank Draft can be either Checking or Savings. Stunt Camp: $25-$75 Beach Camp: $200-$400 (Level 5 Only) Competition Registration Fees: Range from $1000-$1500 (not including Summit/World s). This will include Choreography, Music Fee, Coaches Travel Fees, and Banquet Fee. **Crossovers pay separately for each competition they attend; however they only pay once for choreography/music/coaches travel/banquet. They will pay the amount for the team with the highest fee for each**. Competition Crossover Fees: Range from $150-$250 and will be due March 15, 2017. If you crossover to another CEA location, you may have additional competition fees if the schedule varies. Competition fees are non-refundable once they have been paid unless Miguel decides to cancel an event. (Typically due to already receiving a summit/world s bid and no longer needing the event) No Exceptions! (Your child will not compete unless all fees have been paid.)
Apparel Fees: Uniform: $350-$450 **due on the day of fitting in cash or money order to CEA** (Summit/World s teams with custom uniforms are at the higher end of this range) Dates: May 2016 / June 2016 (actual dates will go out later) Bow: $20-$25 (depending on customization) August 2016 Practice Wear/Bow: $85-$100 (MANDATORY) May 2016 4- Other Fees: NSF: CEA Lake Norman transacts business with its bank and on-line merchant processors and will pass along any NSF fees. The fee will be $35.00 per occurrence. 5- Termination: Membership to the all-star cheerleading program may be terminated at any time with a 30-day written notice or email before February 1, 2017 to Miguel Miranda, directly. All fees will continue to be drafted during the 30-day period; this includes both White Lightning Athletics Tuition and CEA All Star Fees. If an athlete quits after February 1, 2017, the remainder of the season s fees will be charged immediately upon your termination; you will be drafted the fees through April. 6- Refunds: There are no refunds of competition fees or registration fees to anyone who leaves the program regardless of the date of leaving the program. Anyone who leaves or is dismissed is responsible for payment of final month and all outstanding debts. 7- Appearance: Jewelry is not allowed at practice or at competition; please refrain from having your child get a new piercing during competition season. All Youth and above athletes will be required to wear spandex and sports bra to practice; shorts and t-shirts may be worn over them. Your child s hair color must stay a natural color throughout the competition season. No blues/purples/pinks/other exotic colors will be allowed on stage. No extra undergarments are allowed to show under your skirt (Nike pros, spandex). Each athlete wearing a crop top uniform is mandated by the USASF to have a coverup while walking around the competition. There are several offered at different prices through our apparel store. 8- Attendance: Attendance is very important. If a child has more than 4 unexcused absences, they may be removed from the team. You are also charged $10.00 per unexcused absence. Excused absences must be known prior to the absence and must be submitted via email to Miguel Miranda. A child with a sickness/injury on the day of a practice must come to the next practice with a doctor s note for it to be excused. Death in the family and family emergencies are obviously excused. LYING about your reason for missing, whether excused or unexcused, may result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from the program with NO REFUNDS. All teams will have 2-two hour practices, and 1-one hour team tumble block each week. Level 5 will have 3-two hour practices each week. All Skills Camps and Choreography Camps are MADATORY.
CEA LAKE NORMAN STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION: Paige Coleman Owner of White Lightning Athletics CEALakeNorman@gmail.com Gym: (704)997-2643 Gym Contact Hours: Mon-Thurs / 2-7 PM Contact Paige with any financial questions you have regarding WLA Tuition or CEA All Star Fees Miguel Miranda Program Director CEALKNMiguel@gmail.com Gym: (704)997-2643 Cell: (864)386-0773 Gym Contact Hours: Mon-Thurs / 2-9 PM Contact Miguel with any questions regarding All Stars not financial in nature, absences for ALL teams, dates, schedules, etc Sherry England CEA Liaison Cell: (704)881-3921 Whitney Robbins Apparel / Social Media Director All Star Coach / All Star Tumble Kiara Griffin All Star Coach / All Star Tumble Courtland Porter All Star Coach / All Star Tumble Justin Hefner All Star Coach / All Star Tumble Tyler Lewis All Star Coach Derrick Brown All Star Tumble Curtis Rucker All Star Tumble IMPORTANT DATES Level Announcement / May 8 th Level Tumble Clinics / May 9-12 Preliminary Team Announcement / May 14 th All Star Practices Start Sunday, May 15 th Stunt Camp / July 26-28 (Level 1 & 2) July (Level 3 & 4) Beach Camp / 2 nd to 3 rd week of June (Camp is for Level 5 & dates are tentative) Choreography Camp / August 19-21 & August 26-28 Other Non-Mandatory Clinics will be offered throughout the season TENTITIVE COMPETITION SCHEDULE Showcase 10/30/2016 (tentative) Cheersport 11/12/2016 UCA 12/3-4/2016 X-evolution 12/3/2016 Mid Atlantic 1/7-8/2017 Cheersport 1/22/2017 Encore 2/4/2017 Cheersport 2/18-19/2017 UCF 3/4-5/2017 UCA 3/11-12/2017 Spirit Sports 3/25-26/2017 One Up 4/8-9/2017 Summit/Worlds Date TBA (Schedule will be finalized in September; comps will vary by team level.) (ALL information is subject to change.)
ALL-STAR / TUMBLE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY In consideration of my child/children participating in cheerleading activities with White Lightning Athletics, Inc. DBA Cheer Extreme Lake Norman ( WLA ), an affiliate of Cheer Extreme Allstars ( CEA ), primarily at WLA s gym facilities owned by Cheer Resources, LLC ( CR ) located at 10442 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC 28031 (the Gym ), I hereby authorize the staff at WLA to act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention, and I hereby waive any and all claims for personal injury, illness, and/or property damage against WLA, CEA and/or CR and/or CEA and its directors, officers, agents, employees, contractors, representatives and any volunteers in any way associated with WLA and CEA. BY SIGNING THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE, I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP (WAIVING AND RELEASING) ANY RIGHT I MIGHT HAVE TO SUE OR MAKE ANY CLAIM AGAINST WLA, CEA AND CR FOR ANY INJURIES WHICH MY CHILD/CHILDREN MIGHT SUSTAIN WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE ALLSTAR CHEERLEADING ACTIVITIES. I agree and understand that participation in cheerleading, tumbling, or any other activity that involves motion, rotation, and/or height, carries with it the risk of injury. I agree and understand that all medical expenses incurred will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian. In lieu of a medical certification signed by a medical doctor, I state that I have no knowledge of any physical injuries or impairment that would be affected by the named child s/children s participation in any program at WLA. WLA cannot assume responsibility for children left unattended in the Gym. Parent/Guardian(s) are responsible for the conduct of their children at all times in the Gym. All children, attended or unattended, are expected to respect the Gym and the personal property and equipment located at the Gym and other patrons of the Gym. Under no circumstances does WLA, CEA and/or CR assume any liability for injuries, accidents or any mishaps, whatsoever, which may occur when a child is left unattended, including, but not limited to intentional torts committed by or against the child. In the event that any liability results out of intentional torts committed by an unattended child, liability shall be borne by the parent/guardian(s) of such child. I also expressly grant WLA and CEA or any third party approved by WLA and CEA, the right to film, videotape, photograph, or record my child/children. I give WLA and CEA the irrevocable right to use, display, digitally enhance and/or alter in any manner the film, videotape, photograph or record of my child/children and use in any promotional activities to include, but not limited to, broadcast, television, cable, motion picture, videotape, DVD, CD, or any published articles. I agree and understand that jewelry is not to be worn during any class or practice while at the Gym. I also understand and agree that if asked to remove jewelry, I or the said athlete(s) will be responsible for the security of that/those items. Neither WLA, CEA, or CR shall be responsible for items that are lost, stolen or damaged. 1 st Athlete s Name: 2 nd Athlete s Name: 3 rd Athlete s Name:_ Parent/Guardian Signature Date
White Lightning Athletics 10442-A Bailey Road Cornelius, NC 28031 Athlete Name: _ CONSUMER AUTHORIZATION FOR DIRECT PAYMENT VIA ACH (ACH DEBITS) Direct Payment via ACH is the transfer of funds from a consumer account for the purpose of making a payment. I (we) authorize White Lightning Athletics to electronically debit my (our) account (and, if necessary, electronically credit my (our) account to correct erroneous debits₁ as follows: Checking Account/ Savings Account (select one) at the depository financial institution named below ( DEPOSITORY ). I (we) agree that ACH transactions I (we) authorize comply with all applicable law. Depository Name _ Routing Number Account Number _ Amount of debit(s) or method of determining amount of debit (s) or specify range of acceptable dollar amounts authorized: Date(s) and/or frequency of debits(s): Tuition of $150 for 1 st child, Tuition of $130 for 2 nd child and Tuition of $120 for 3 rd child Payable on the 1 st of each month Flyer Flex and extra tumbling classes will be charged separately I (we) understand that this authorization will remain in full force and effect until I (we) notify that I (we) wish to revoke this authorization. I (we) understand that COMPANY requires at least (30 days) prior notice in order to cancel this authorization. Names (Please Print) Date Signature(s) (ATTACH VOIDED CHECK HERE)
Athlete Name: 2016-17 Cheer Extreme Allstars Draft Authorization Form CEA Lake Norman I hereby authorize CHEER EXTREME ALLSTARS, Hereinafter called the COMPANY, to initiate debit entries and to initiate, if necessary, credit entries and adjustments for any debit entry in error to my (our) account indicated below and the Financial Institution named below, hereinafter called DEPOSITORY, to debit and/or credit the same to such account. The authority is to remain in full force and effect until the COMPANY has received written notification from me (either of us) of its termination in such a timely manner as to afford the COMPANY and DEPOSITORY a reasonable opportunity to act on it. NOTE: Handbook states 30 days written notice required to leave program. DRAFT SHALL BE USED FOR ALL STAR FEES, COMPETITION FEES, CROSSOVER FEES, and SKILLS CAMP FEES. CUSTOMER NAME: CUSTOMER ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: HOME PHONE: CELL PHONE: Bank Routing Number: Account # to be Drafted: Bank Name: Customer Signature: Date: CROSSOVER GYM (if applicable): ATTACH VOIDED CHECK HERE
CHEER EXTREME LAKE NORMAN TERMS AND CONDITIONS Please initial and sign below: I understand that all monthly tuition will be drafted by White Lightning Athletics (WLA), and that all All Star Fees will be drafted by CEA. I understand that all monthly tuition fees must be drafted from a checking account. NO EXCEPTIONS. Monthly tuition will be drafted on the 1 st business day of every month through April 2017. (May tuition will need to be in check form no later than Monday, May 9 th ; your athlete will not be allowed to take Tumble Clinics if not paid). I understand that all competition fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. These fees will be paid in seven (7) installments on Jun 15/Jul 15/Aug 15/Sep 15/Oct 15/Nov 15/Jan 15. I understand that my child/children is/are only allowed four (4) unexcused absences for vacations/school-related commitments. Each absence must be excused at least two (2) weeks ahead of time so that alterations to scheduling may be made, if necessary. I understand that if my bank account information changes, I will notify Paige Coleman immediately. I understand that the mandatory skills camp fee will be due two (2) weeks prior to the skills camp. I understand that a 30-day written withdrawal notice by letter or e-mail to Miguel Miranda is required. NO WITHDRAWALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER FEBRUARY 1, 2017. All fees will continue to be drafted during the 30-day period. Any notification after February 1, 2017 you will be drafted the remainder fees immediately through April 2017. I understand that withdrawal notices given to team parents or coaches will not be accepted. I understand that the coaches have the right to close practices as they deem necessary. I understand that if I have an outstanding balance after 30 days, my child/children will be asked to sit out of practices and/or competitions and a replacement will learn my child s/children s position. I also understand that if I have an outstanding balance after 60 days, my child/children may be asked to leave the program. I understand that no flight purchased for an event will be considered for reimbursement if arrangements were made more than eight (8) weeks prior to the event. I understand that cheerleading is a team sport and that a practice cannot be taken away from the athlete as a consequence for bad behavior at home or school. Please find a punishment that does not also punish the coaches and teammates, or this action may be grounds for dismissal from the team. I understand and will adhere to the rules stated under the Appearance section of the tryout packet. I understand that my athlete s skills must stay consistent all season in order to keep their position on their team. I understand my child s attitude and ability to get along with his/her coaches and teammates is a determining factor in keeping their position on the team. I understand the gym policy is to exercise the 24 hour rule when expressing issues to coaches. I will wait 24 hours before contacting a coach. I understand that no use of CEA, xman or name of team can be reproduced st anytime unless approved by Betsy Smith Owner of the logo and team names. I understand that all apparel must be designed through Betsy Smith / Pro Shop and purchase through her. I understand that any team required item must be approved and @ an approved cost by Miguel Miranda, Paige Coleman, Courtney Pope & Betsy Smith. I understand at competitions you are All In uniform or All Out of uniform; during the competition and awards you must be in full uniform. I understand no parent / siblings may enter gym floor at any time; for questions contact Miguel Miranda. I understand post season rosters are at the discretion of the coaches. I have read and understand all of the above Terms and Conditions. Parent s Signature Date Athlete s Name/s _
Place photo of athlete here Name: Information Card Birth Date: Age as of 8/31/2016: Address: City/Zip: Grade for 2016-2017 School Year: School: _ Are you willing to be a crossover? Yes No Mother s Name: Cell Phone #: _ Father s Name: Cell Phone #: Home Phone #: Athlete s Cell #: Parent s E-mail: Athlete s Email: Allergies/Medications: Please check one: Current Student Returning Student New Student Circle what level stunting you have competed: 1 2 3 4 5 Circle what position you compete: Main Base Side Base Back Spot Flyer