Welcome to the upcoming Season!

Welcome to the upcoming 2018-2019 Season! If you are considering becoming part of our Pyramid family, we would enjoy the opportunity to meet you and give you a tour of our new gym facility. We want you to see and feel the energy & passion inside the gym that we see and feel everyday. We re forming teams for nearly every age and ability level, from little or no experience to an Apex level Elite athlete. We are looking to form teams from Level 1 to 5. Every Athlete is placed on the team, regardless of experience. Our Coaches and Staff provide the best, most disciplined training in the area. We will teach our students to excel in all areas of cheerleading. We will encourage positive attitudes and respectful behavior. Our goal is to develop the best squads possible, while instilling qualities and values that will last a lifetime. Parents Pre-Season Introduction & Information Meeting April 27th at 5:30pm and April 29th at 1:00pm. Everyone is invited! We will be going through a Season Overview, introducing the Coaching & Training Staff, and answering all your questions. 1

2018-2019 Tryout & Team Placement Information In order to put each team in the best position to be successful at competitions this coming season, Pyramid will be implementing a 2-part tryout. Part 1 of our tryouts will consist of evaluating each athlete s individual skills (Jumps, Running Tumbling & Standing Tumbling) Levels 1-5. Part 2 of our tryouts will consist of evaluating each athlete s stunting ability (Levels 3-5 only). The tryout process will be short, comfortable, relaxed and fun. We are evaluating what skills athletes already possess, it s not a competition. Part 1: Individual Skills (April Evaluations) By Appointment Only. Mon April 16th thru Fri 20th & Mon April 23th thru Fri 27th, 2pm to 4pm each day, and Sunday April 29th, 2:00 to 5:00pm. Evaluations are 1-on-1 and will last approximately 30 min. Part 2: Group Stunt Formations (May Evaluations) Saturday May 12 th from 12pm to 3pm (levels 3-5). After Part 1 of tryouts (individual skills) in April, each athlete will be evaluated in several stunt groups workouts. Athletes trying out for a flyer position will be evaluated on their flexibility, body position, baskets, dismounts, overall tightness and technique. We will evaluate flyers both on a block and in the air. All bases and back spots will be evaluated on their strength, stunting technique and their ability to make corrections during the stunts. We want to meet you and we want your athlete to be completely comfortable. When you leave, you will leave as part of the New Pyramid Athletics Family! Please Note: - There is no Fee to tryout for a team during our scheduled evaluations. - Any athlete missing either Part 1 or 2 tryouts can schedule a private tryout for $75. - Tryouts will be closed. This means no family members or friends can observe. - Team Placements will be posted Tuesday, May 15th after 8:30pm. We will be fielding teams in as many divisions as possible. Team size and level will be determined after Athlete Evaluations but are subject to change throughout the course of the season. - Team Member Forms & May Tuition MUST BE TURNED IN BY MAY 18th. - Practices will begin on May 22nd and 24th. All forms and deposits must be received prior to this time in order for athletes to participate. 2

All-Star Program Costs Elite Teams Financial Obligations: All-Star Cheerleading at the Elite levels requires a substantial financial commitment from each family, in addition to the time commitment by the athletes. If you have any further questions about this, please contact us before you submit your FORMS packet. TUITION 12 Monthly Tuition payments, which INCLUDE competition fees and 1 hour of Sunday tumbling class during the summer, and additional practices are added to the schedule after October, and EXCLUDE, Summit and Worlds competitions, and also Exclude all Athlete s Travel/Hotel Expenses, which is the responsibility of each family. Tiny and Minis teams will attend local and two out of town events. Monthly Tuition fees will be automatic drafted on the 1st of each month. For any athlete joining the program after May, tuition will be $50 more per month. - Tiny/Mini Teams $85 (1.5 hours, 2 times per week) - Youth/Junior/Senior $165 (2 hours, 2 times per week) - Super Seniors (HS Grads) $80 (2 hours, 2 times per week) - High Skills Athletes* $80 (2 hours, 2 times per week) *Athletes with Round-off Backhand spring to Full and standing three Backhand springs to Full. Note: All landing should be tight. Full should land completely (all the way around). FREE TUITION SCHOLARSHIP FOR THIS SPECIALTY: Athletes with punch front step-out through, whip through, Arabian through, or round-off backhand spring through to double full and standing double backhand spring to full. Note: All landings should be tight. Full and double full should land completely (all the way around). ADDITIONAL EXPENSES We have spread your other expenses out over the first 7 months of the season as monthly fees, which will be automatic drafted from your account on the 15th of each month. GymBeat Annual Registration fee $35 May 15th USASF fee $40 June 15th Competition Uniform & Bow $475 July 15th Team Choreography $200 Aug 15th 3

All-Star Program Costs Elite Teams ADDITIONAL EXPENSES (continued) We have spread your other expenses out over the first 7 months of the season as monthly fees, which will be automatic drafted from your account on the 15th of each month. Team Music $200 Sept 15th Coach s Travel $100 Oct 15th Team Travel T-shirt $25 Nov 15th Please Note: - Nfinity cheer shoes are required for all Pyramid Athletics teams (estimated cost $99) - Practice Clothing & Warmups are optional (during practices Athletes wear Pyramid clothing or black athletic clothes, hair always up, and Nfinity cheer shoes) DISCOUNTS AND SAVINGS - Sibling Discount, 50% off tuition for 2nd + Athletes - Tuition for the month of May will be pro-rated - Annual tuition fees paid up front save 5% off total - Athletes from past POWER programs will be credited $100 to their account - $50 referral fee will be credited to your account for each athlete you bring to Pyramid who participates for the season after you sign-up. This discount applies only to Elite sign-ups. 4

All-Star Program Costs Prep, Novice & Fundamentals Teams Our Prep and Novice Groups provide the opportunity for athletes to experience an All-Star Cheer environment for a lower cost, less time commitment, and less competitive format. The Fundamentals Group is non-competitive, focusing more on teamwork and friendship for the very young future athlete. All-STAR PREP Tuition: $150 per month Includes: Practice 2 hrs per week, uniform, competition fees, music & choreography Competition: Three 1-day competitions (two in-town, one out of town) ALL-STAR NOVICE Tuition: $100 per month Includes: Practice 1.5 hrs per week, uniform, event fees, music & choreography Competition: Three 1-day performance events in-town FUNDAMENTALS (Session #2) Tuition: $60 per month Includes: Practice 1.5 hrs per week, uniform, event fees, music & choreography Competition: Two in-town exhibition performances (non-competitive) Please Note: - Program Tuition does NOT include U.S. All-Star Federation (USASF) $40 Athlete s registration - Prep and Novice athletes have 12 monthly tuition payments from May 2018 to April 2019 - Fundamentals athletes have 6 monthly tuition payments from Sept 2018 to Feb 2019 - Novice and Fundamental teams will be evaluated on a rating system only and not scored against other teams. 5

All-Star Elite Athlete Requirements, Levels 1 to 5 Great teams are the result of well-trained and coached athletes who have taken the time required to learn all the skills of their next level BEFORE moving up to compete at that level. The following are the minimum requirements for an athlete to compete on a Pyramid Elite team at each level. Missing one or two of the skills needed for your next level? Don t worry, summer is coming and our tumbling trainers and stunt coaches are here for all Pyramid athletes. We will always work with your athlete to learn and eventually master the skills required to be part of a winning team at every level! Level 1 Tumbling Forward Roll (with Knees together) Handstand (can hold on own for 3 seconds) Cartwheel (with straight legs, pointed toes, and tight arms by ears) Double Back-Walkover (with straight legs, pointed toes and tight arms by ears) Front Limber (with tight arms by ears) Jumps Single Jump: Right Hurdler Double Jump Sequence: Double Toe-Touch (with whip-approach. Jump combination must be demonstrated with pointed toes and feet landing together) Level 2 Tumbling All Level 1 skills (listed above) Standing Back-Handspring (finishing with tight arms up by ears) Pencil Jump Back-Handspring (finishing with tight arms up by ears) Power Hurdle Round-off Back-Handspring (finishing with tight arms up by ears) Power Hurdle Front Walk-over through to Round-off Back-Handspring (finishing with tight arms up by ears) Jumps Single Jump: Right Hurdler Double Jump Sequence: Toe-Touch (with whip-approach. Jump combination must be demonstrated with pointed toes and feet landing together) Stunts Must demonstrate a level II stunt (examples: prep level liberty variations, extension, or straight ride basket toss) 6

All-Star Elite Athlete Requirements (continued) Level 3 Tumbling All Level 1 and 2 Skills (listed above) Standing Back-Handspring Series (2 or more) Toe-Touch Back-Handspring Power Hurdle Round-off Back Tuck Power Hurdle Round-off Back-Handspring Back Tuck 2-Step Punch Front/Front Tuck Jumps Triple jump combination (Right hurdler into double toe-touch with whip-approach, must demonstrate jump combination with pointed toes and feet landing together) Stunts Must demonstrate a level 3 stunt (examples: extended liberty variations, awesome full down cradle, inversion to sponge level, full up to prep level and a full twist basket) Level 4 Tumbling All Level 3 skills (listed above) Standing Back Tuck Pencil Jump Back-Handspring to Back Tuck Toe-Touch Double Back-Handspring to Back Tuck Power Hurdle Round-off Back-Handspring to Layout (Layout must be in a hallow position not arched) Specialty through to Layout (Fly-spring/front handspring, punch front step out, or whip thru to layout) Jumps Triple Jump Combination (Right hurdler into double toe-touch with whip-approach, must demonstrate jump combination with pointed toes and feet landing together) Stunts Must demonstrate a level 4 stunt (examples: extended liberty variations with a full down cradle, inversion to prep level stunt, full up to extended stunt, double down from 2 legged stunt, and kick single baskets, kick full or double twist basket) 7

All-Star Elite Athlete Requirements (continued) Level 5 Tumbling Must have all level 4 skills Toe-Touch Back Tuck Standing 3 or 2 back handsprings to full (or double full) Round off Backhand Spring to Full (or double full). Or, either Specialty to Full (or double full) Jumps Triple jump combination (Right hurdler into double toe touch with whip-approach, must demonstrate jump combination with pointed toes and feet landing together) Stunts Must demonstrate a level 5 stunt (examples: extended liberty variations including an overstretch with double down dismounts, full up or double up to extended liberty variation, and kick double basket toss) 8

Tentative Competition Schedule 2018-2019 Pac-West Winter Nationals - Elite teams Youth/Junior/Senior 12/08-12/09/2018 Ontario, CA GSSA Championships - Elite teams Youth/Junior/Senior 1/19-1/20/2019 Bakersfield, CA Aloha - Central Valley - Mini & Tiny & Prep teams 1/26-1/27/2019 Visalia, CA Clovis West Pep Classic - Mini & Tiny, Fundamentals, Novice & Prep 2/9/2019 Clovis, CA NCA Nationals - Selective Elite teams 3/1-3/3/2019 Dallas, TX USA Nationals - Elite teams Youth/Junior/Senior, Prep, Mini & Tiny teams 3/16-3/17/2019 Anaheim, CA Aloha - NorCal - Prep Teams, Novice, Minis and Tiny teams 3/20-3/21/2019 Fresno, CA Encore Championships - Elite teams 4/13-4/14/2019 San Diego, CA Cheerleading Worlds & The Summit - Select Elite teams 4/27-4/29/2019 and 5/03-5/06/2019 Orlando, FL This is simply a quick reference of preliminary dates and venues. Please remember to be flexible with your schedules. We may elect to add events that are not listed and NOT all events are guaranteed. 9

Miscellaneous Information All routines/choreography including music, cheers, dances, stunts, transitions, and tumbling should be highly protected and shall not be shown or discussed with others outside of the Pyramid family. Pyramid Athletics choreography should never be copied or taught to anyone without consent from Stefan San Nicholas. This also includes any and all portions of music selections and editing. NO VIDEOS of routines or choreography should be uploaded to any online site such as YOUTUBE, Instagram or Facebook! Owners and director must approve all designs bearing the Pyramid brand name and/or logo. Anything created without our approval will not be acceptable and cannot be worn or sold independently. Our logos have full copyright protection (final versions will be revealed at the Introduction & Information meeting at the end of April). We believe in perfection before progression. We will not allow students to learn advanced tumbling skills before perfecting their basics. If parents and students are not patient, or lack a clear understanding & acceptance of our teaching methods, they should not be cheering at Pyramid Athletics. Proper Technique is everything! Only perfected skills will be choreographed in a Pyramid Athletics routine! Parents are not allowed to spot their children on the gym property. Absolutely NO unsupervised tumbling! An instructor must be present at all times. Private lessons must be prepaid at the front desk. You must schedule those directly with an instructor. The optional weekly Tumbling or Flight Class will be required for anyone who does not meet the necessary skill requirements. This class is not included in the monthly tuition. Tumbling and athletes selected as flyers must maintain flexibility and flying skill requirements. Selected flyers unable to meet the level requirements must learn to base or be moved to an alternate position. In addition, mandatory tumbling will be required for athletes who do not maintain the level skill requirements. Open Gym is a great way to augment your formal skills practice! Anyone with mental tumbling blocks may be sent home. Further action will be taken at the coach s discretion. Tuition does not pay for the right to perform. Individuals must meet the level skill requirements in order to compete. Mandatory tumbling will be assigned as needed. Students can be moved to an alternate position if they do not maintain the skill requirements. Pyramid Athletics reserves the right to change a team s division or level at any time during the year. Any parent/guardian going against the judgement/advice of our uniform rep during sizing of apparel/uniforms will NOT be allowed to exchange poorly fitted garments once received. Replacements are typically available, but at full cost! 10

Miscellaneous Information (continued) Additionally, athletes will be required to purchase new garments that do not fit due to weight fluctuation. Exchanges will not be available for any garment or uniform that has been worn. ABSENCE POLICY Students are allowed up to 4 absences for family vacations from May to September 3rd. These absences may be in conjunction with any of the previously listed summer breaks. Please plan accordingly. Additional absences will jeopardize an athlete s placement on their respective team. Absences are NOT allowed the weekend and week prior to a National competition. An Absence Request Form must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the absence. DO NOT email request forms. Those forms are for absences including school cheerleaders, gymnastics, choir, band, and all others sports. Your school activities are planned well in advance. Please submit your request in advance. Absences must be approved. School competitive cheer conflicts will not be allowed/ excused during any Pyramid Athletics All-Star events. SICK/INJURY POLICY You must attend practice when you are sick. Athletes are not required to participate; however, you must be present. Extended sickness you must provide a doctor s note with detailed information regarding the illness, treatment and length of recovery. In the event that a student is injured at home or during other extracurricular activities, we ask that you please notify us as soon as possible. We will make changes with choreography/routines based on the person s injury and length of recovery. Once the individual has fully recovered, he or she may or may NOT be choreographed back into the routine. The coaches have complete discretion in replacing such individuals for the rest of the season. All injured athletes mush continue to pay their monthly tuition. Anyone selected as a crossover substituting for any athlete for any reason will automatically receive the original athlete registration for competitions. 11

Miscellaneous Information (continued) CODE OF CONDUCT A member must at all times be a strong representative of Pyramid Athletic/GymBeat and a positive reflection of her/his teammates. Abusive behavior, lying, and or any other form of negative behavior is grounds for removal. We have a Zero tolerance policy for alcohol or drug use. The same goes for theft. We will not tolerate negative comments about other teams and their programs. Many of you communicate with other cheerleaders at various organizations through e-mail, Facebook, Instagram, GroupME, Twitter and message boards. Please remember that anything you ever say or post is a direct reflection on this organization. NOTE: If you are caught sending rude or inappropriate messages on SOCIAL MEDIA, you will be subject to immediate removal! In addition, you CANNOT use the Pyramid/GymBeat name or any variation of our name in your e-mail address. Teammates are expected to treat one another with mutual respect. We do not tolerate pettiness, gossiping or cliques; which attempt to exclude or alienate certain members. Back-talk, rolling of eyes and any other show of disrespect for instructors or teammates is unacceptable. A problem between a student and staff member will first be addressed between student and coach/ director. If not solved, a parent will be notified of the problem or infraction of the rules and will be expected to assist the instructor in solving the problem. We will handle any disciplinary problems privately and professionally. TEAM PRACTICE RULES All practices are CLOSED to athletes from other gyms. We also reserve the right to close all practices to family and friends! There is NO JEWELRY worn at practices or competitions, which includes all earrings, belly button rings, and necklaces. Athlete CELL PHONES should be not used during practice times. NO GUM at practice or competitions. There is NO excessively long fingernails or sculpts. There is to be NO videotaping of practices. Practice clothes most be worn at practice (black or Pyramid clothing). Lost, misplaced or damaged clothing will be replaced at YOUR expense. We are not responsible for any loss. Most communication is set forth in monthly notes, emails, group massaging and Facebook group. Each team will have a designate head coach and a team representative responsible for relaying information to the parents and Pyramid staff. Any questions or team-related problems should first be addressed to the head coach (Stefan) and director (Claudia), before or after practice (in private), prior to contacting the owner. 12

Miscellaneous Information (continued) Parents are not allowed to be out on the gym floor during any practice. TRAVEL - FLIGHTS All flights and travel should be booked ONE day before the beginning of any competition, with departure schedule for the day following the end of the event. History has shown us that cutting arrival & departure times too close results in missed flights, or worse being late to a competition. HOLIDAY BREAKS Pyramid is a 12 months program. We will begin meeting and practicing in May 2018 and continue through the end of April 2019. Athletes are expected to attend all competitions as a team. We realize many children and young adults are involved in a variety of activities; however, we cannot make exceptions for schedule conflicts. Most teams practice 3 to 4 hours during the week and approximately 2 hours on the weekend during the summer. It will maybe some extra practices on weekends close to competition season. We expect 100% commitment and attendance. We will be able to keep extra practices to a minimum if our regular practices are productive and well-attended. The fallowing dates are available for holidays and vacations throughout the 2018-2019 season. May 26-28 (Memorial Day Weekend) July 2-8 (Fourth of July) August 2-12 (summer break) September 1-3 (Labor Day Weekend) October 31 (Halloween) November 20-25 (Thanksgiving Weekend) December 22 - January 1 (Winter Break) March 9-15 (Spring Break) April 25 - May 7 (Worlds and Summit 2019) We will also need to block-out 3-day Choreography Camps during the summer for both Stunt and Team choreography. Those days will be confirmed once the teams have been selected. Participation is required!!! 13