ATA All Stars ~ 2012-2013 All Star Packet
175 Kendra Drive
McDonough, Ga. 30253
TRYOUTS ~ MAY 5th, 2012
ALL AGES 1PM-5PM age as of 8/31/2012
(Your arrival time will determine how long you child will be here, please allow a minimum 1 hour.)
Table of Contents
Section One- Page 2
Costs: Annual and Monthly
Credit card authorization form
ATA Payment Schedule
Section Two- Page 3
General Information & Policies
Section Three- Page 4
Practice & Competition Guidelines
Cheerleader Code of Conduct
Section Four- Page 5
Member Information Form
Section Five- Page 6
Participant Agreement, Release and Assumption of Risk
Section Six- Page 7
Important dates to remember
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us @ 770.898.9333 or visit us on the web @ CTACHEER.COM or ATACHEER.COM
We look forward to having you as a part of our growing family!
Section One
Annual & Monthly Cost
Annual Registration Fee (Due @ tryouts)- $50.00
Tryout Fee(Due @ tryouts)- $50.00
Monthly All Star Fee- $135.00; Additional Child $75 (The monthly fee is due on the 1st of each month. Monthly fees will start in May & will continue throughout the entire season. Monthly fees will include two tumble blocks per week! If your child’s account is not paid by the 15th of each month, a $10 late fee will be applied.) Everyone is required to keep a credit card on file, no exceptions.
Families that pay for the entire season up front will receive a 10% discount. The entire season is $1,720.00 (gym side, not including booster) which is May-April All star coaching fees, Tryout Fee & Registration Fee. With the 10% discount of $172.00, your entire season will be $1,548.00.
Monthly All Star Stunt Class- $45 ($70 for non- all star)
Monthly All Star Tumbling Class- $35 ($60 for non- all star)
If your account is not current on the 15th of each month, your child will not be able to practice, take a class/private. Additionally, your booster account MUST be current.
Booster club will provide an additional packet that will include booster information, fees & payment schedule. Please note booster club membership is mandatory.
Financial Commitment
I have read and fully understand my financial commitment to ATA All Stars outlined in this tryout packet. I understand that my commitment is for the 2012-2013 All star competitive season. I understand that I will forfeit any monies paid if I choose to leave a team or if I am asked to leave the program or my child is suspended. I understand that I am entering into this program on my own free will.
Parent Signature: ______Date: ______
Parent’s Initials ______Cheerleader’s Initials ______Date_____/_____/_____
General Information/Policies
If you ever have a problem with anything, please contact your coach.
NO GOSSIP about any other team and/or team member.
NO PROFANITY from cheerleaders, spectators or parents.
NO MENTAL BLOCKS! If the mental block continues, this could result in your child being placed on a team that best fits their skills.
Allsquad and routine decisions are left to the discretion of the coaches.
The coach has the ability to add or remove any cheerleader at any time.
Practices may be changed and/or added throughout the season.
Anyone threatening to quit from a team will be dismissed from the program.
It is the parents responsibility to know what is going on with your squad at all time. Please check website & emails regularly.
Practices & competitions ARE NOT to be used as punishment for your child’s actions outside the gym. You do not only punish your child, but the entire team as well.
We will try our best to work with your extra curricular activities at school. However, if there is ever a conflict, please let us know as soon as possible.
Please make sure that your child is accompanied by an adult at competitions. It is not the coaches or the team moms responsibility to watch your child.
Parents ARE NEVER allowed to represent ATA under any circumstances concerning accommodations, competitions or any other situation.
Parents and cheerleaders are not permitted to argue or question the coaching staff’s decision at practice and/or competitions.
The all star director may add or subtract any rule at any time.
ALL ATA APPAREL MUST BE ORDERED THROUGH THERESA PARADIS. ALL LOGOS ARE A REGISTERED TRADEMARK. PRIOR TO PRINTING, ALL TEAM SHIRTS MUST BE APPROVED BY ATA.
Policies and Expectations Commitment
I have read and fully understand all rules and expectations in this tryout packet. I understand what is expected of me as a parent and as a ATA All Star cheerleader. I will conduct myself in a sportsmanlike manner and uphold the standards that are expected of me as a ATA All Star parent and/or ATA All Star cheerleader.
Parent Signature: ______Date: ______
Parent’s Initials ______Cheerleader’s Initials ______Date____/_____/_____
Section Three
Practice Guidelines
Practice wear is mandatory & must be worn on the scheduled practice day.
If your child is chosen as a flyer, it is MANDATORY to be in a stunt class.
All cell phones should be left outside the practice area.
Tardiness is defined by being 10 minutes late to practice.
Excessive tardiness & absences will result in dismal from the team.
Please plan vacations or other activities during the gym breaks.
Each all star is allowed 6 excused absences during the summer and 4 excused absences during the competition season. Please speak with your coach to determine if your absence will be excused.
All cheerleaders should always wear bloomers or tight fitting shorts under their practice shorts. NO EXCEPTIONS!
No jewelry. This can result in serious injury to your child or another child.
Finger nails must be kept short. This can also result in serious injury.
All practices two weeks prior to a competition are MANDATORY!
Any extra practices leading up to a competition are also MANDATORY!
Competition Guidelines
Each cheerleader will need to be in their uniform and/or warm-up during the entire competition. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!
The ATA warm up & cheerleading shoes are MANDATORY!
Each cheerleader will need to arrive ON TIME to each competition with their hair and make up already applied.
All cheerleaders must stay in their uniform until the awards ceremonies are OVER. You are still representing ATA and must present yourself in such a way.
All cheerleaders must support all/assigned ATA teams at competition.
Parents, relatives, friends and cheerleaders are not allowed to call or speak with competition officials for any reason.
All cheerleaders and ATA family will ALWAYS show good sportsmanship.
ATA will be blocking rooms for out of town competitions. All cheerleaders will be required to stay at the designated hotel.
Cheerleader Code of Conduct
All team members are expected to take care of their bodies. This means no drugs, no alcohol and no tobacco. If anyone is caught drinking, smoking or using drugs, or if there is an eating disorder, they will be expected to take the necessary steps to quit.
Good sportsmanship, polite manners and a kind disposition are mandatory at all competitions and at the gym. Our program prides itself on setting a high standard of behavior. Please help us continue in this endeavor.
Public display of affection or personal contact of any kind should be considered in poor taste while representing ATA. If we continue to have a problem with this, your child will be asked to leave the program.
Parent’s Initials ______Cheerleader’s Initials ______Date____/_____/_____
Section Four
Member Information Form
Parent information:
Mother’s Name: ______
Dad’s Name: ______
Address: ______City:______
State: ______Zip: ______
Mom’s Work: ______Cell:______Home:______
Mom’s Email: ______
Dad’s Work: ______Cell:______Home:______
Dad’s Email: ______
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Cheerleader Information
Last Name: ______First Name: ______
D.O.B. ___/____/____ M/F: _____
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Insurance Carrier: ______Policy #: ______
Carrier’s Phone: ______Group #: ______
Please list any medical information, allergies, injuries, etc:
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Parent’s Initials ______Cheerleader’s Initials ______Date ____/____/____
Section Five
ATA Participant Agreement, Release and Assumption of Risk
1.I understand and acknowledge that the activities that I or my child engage in while on the premises of ATA pose known and unknown risks which could result in injury, paralysis, death, emotional distress, or damage to me, my child, to property, or to their parties. The following describes some, but not all, or those risks.
2.Cheerleading and gymnastics, including performances of stunts and use of trampolines, entail certain risks that simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. Without a certain degree of risk, cheerleaders would not improve their skills and the enjoyment of the sport would be diminished. Cheerleading and gymnastics expose participants to the usual risks of cuts and bruises, and other risks as well. Participants often fall, sprain or break wrists and ankles, and can suffer more serious injuries. Traveling to and from competitions and exhibitions raises the possibilities of any manner of transportation accidents. In any event, if you or your child is injured, medical assistance may be required which you must pay for yourself.
3.I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all the risks, known and unknown, connected with ATA related activities, including but not limited to performance of stunts and use of trampolines and tumbling equipment. My participation and that of my child is purely voluntary. No one has forced or coerced me or my child to participate. I elect for myself and my children to participate in such activities in spite of the risks.
4.I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to hold harmless and indemnify ATA from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions or rights of action, which are related to, arise out of, or are in any way connected with my child’s participation in ATA related events and/or activities.
5.Should ATA be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and reimburse them for such fees and costs.
6.I certify that my child has health, accident and liability insurance to cover bodily injury or property damage that may be caused or suffered while participating in the event or activity, or else I agree to bear that costs of such injury or damage to my child. I further certify that I am willing to assume and bear all risks that may arise or be created, directly or indirectly, through or by any such condition.
7.In the event that I file lawsuit against ATA, I agree to do so solely in the State of Georgia and I further agree that the substantive and procedural laws in the state shall apply in any such action without regard to the conflict of laws rules thereof. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
8.By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation or the participation of any of my children in this activity, I may be found by court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against ATA on the basis of any claim from which I have released ATA by signing this Agreement.
I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I agree to be bound by its terms.
Signature of Participant or Parent: ______Print Name:______Date: ______
Parent’s or Guardian’s additional Indemnification
(Must be completed for participant’s under that age of 18)
In consideration of ______(Print minor’s name) (“Minor”) being permitted by ATA to participate in its activities and to use its equipment and facilities. I further agree to indemnify and hold Cheertowne Academy DBA ATA from any and all claims, which are brought by, or on behalf of Minor, and which are in any way connected with such use or participation by Minor.
Parent Signature: ______Print Name: ______Date: ______
Section Six
Important Dates to Remember
TBA- Open House
May 5th, 2012 -TRYOUTS! (Tryout fee& Registration fee due- $100) ALL AGES 1PM-5PM (This is an open block, please arrive anytime during this time window.)
May 14th, 2012- Team placements will be available on the website by Midnight. Practice schedule will be posted w/ the placements.
May 15th, 2012- Weekday practices begin! Each team will have a MANDATORY parent meeting at their first practice.
TBA - Uniform fitting (MANDATORY)
June 16th, 2012 - Father’s Day (No Sunday Practice)
July 4th- Gym Closed for the holiday weekend.
July/August- Camp Dates: TBA
November 19th-24th, 2012- Gym Closed for Thanksgiving Break
December 22nd- 2nd, 2012 - Gym Closed for Christmas Break
April 1st- 6th, 2013 - Gym Closed for Spring Break
TBA- Competition dates
Each cheerleader will get a copy of the competition schedule as soon as it is finalized. Be sure to look over each competition date and location because EVERY cheerleader will have to attend ALL competitions, no exceptions! *Competition schedule subject to change*
Parent Signature: ______Print Name: ______Date: ______
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