Fairmont Winter Cheer Fest

Fairmont Winter Cheer Fest

January 20, 2018

Teams can enter free:

Division offered:

Recreational Teams

Middle School (all divisions)

JV (all divisions)

Varsity Non tumble

Varsity Tumble and Co-Ed

Varsity Non- Building

Varsity Dance

All- Stars

Middle School/High School Stunt group

Jump Competition

Tumble Competition

Contact Elizabeth Epps (910) 628-4341

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Thank you for your interest in the upcoming Fairmont Winter Cheer Fest Competition. This is the best place for your team to gain experience for larger events, meet new teams, create lifelong friendships and prepare for the next level in cheer and dance.

The Fairmont Winter Cheer Fest will be held for the first time in Robeson County at Fairmont Middle School! After much interest in all divisions, the competition will continue to be an eventful day. Several divisions have been added to emphasize the strength of the competing teams at their skill levels. The tentative date is set for January 20, 2018.

Divisions offered:

* Recreational Teams

· Middle School (tumble, non- tumble, non-building)

· JV

· Varsity Non-Tumble

· Varsity Tumble and Co-Ed (combined this year)

· Varsity Dance

· Middle School/ High School Stunt Group

· Jump Competition

· Tumble Competition

Judging:

Prior to competition, coaches will have the opportunity to meet with a certified judging panel to go over any last minute questions they may have. The head judge and coordinators will be available for a post-competition debriefing. This will allow for any further education coaches may need, answers to questions about routines and knowledge to upcoming events.

Spectators:

Doors will be open one hour before competition to spectators. (Coaches and teams will be allowed to check in at an earlier time, which will be specified one week before competition, to allow for warm-ups) All spectators are expected to follow the cheerleading code of ethics throughout the competition. Entry for the competition is $6.00. Concessions and local vendors will be available for your convenience.

Order of Appearance:

The order of appearance will be sent out one week prior to competition. Estimated warm-up times and performance times will be listed in the schedule. Please note that the order of appearance can change at any time. All participants will be notified in advance.

2018 School Entry Form.

* Please register on or before January 5, 2018 *

School Name ______

School Address ______

City/State/Zip______

County ______

Division ______

Coach First Name Last Name ______

Phone ______

Email ______

Number of Participants _____

Coach’s Signature ______

Mail all forms to Crystal Buffkin

18645 NC Hwy 242 South

Evergreen, NC 28438

Rules and Regulations:

· All stunts and tumbling must be performed on the matted competition

surface. Out of bounds is not recognized unless the tumbling pass ends or

the stunt is performed off the mat.

· Each team will be responsible for providing someone to play music for all routines.

· Teams will follow the National Federal of State High School Associations (NFHS) Safety Guidelines.

· Competitors will compete on a 42 x 54 Cheer Floor.

· Timing of the routine will begin with the first ORGANIZED movement, unison voice beat of music. Timing ends with the last ORGANIZED movement, unison voice beat of music. Entrances and exits are permitted and not timed. Performances must begin with each participant having at least one foot/hand on the floor. Both feet leaving the performing surface constitutes the beginning of a routine.

· Routines may not exceed 2 minutes, 30 seconds and music portion is not limited.

· All choreography should be age and audience appropriate. Inappropriate moves or music could result in penalties at the judges’ discretion.

· Sportsmanship is the key to any good athletic event or competition. Any participant, team parent, coach or spectator displaying unsportsmanlike conduct could result in penalty for the team or disqualification. The clause is in effect from the time of arrival until the time of departure for the event.

· Performance Interruption:

* If a performance is interrupted due to failure of event equipment, facilities, etc., the team affected will be allowed to present its routine from the beginning.

* It a performance is interrupted due to failure of the team’s equipment, supplies, etc., the team must either continue the performance, withdraw from the competition or may be offered to restart by the Competition coordinator with a penalty against the final score.

* Should an injury cause the interruption, the team must either continue, withdraw from the competition or may be allowed to restart by the Competition Coordinator resulting with a penalty against the final score.

Safety Websites and Links Notes

See Safety Rules and Guidelines

NFHS teams (National High School Associations) Rules for Scholastic

Safety Rules and Guidelines for Middle Schools

Please have this form with you at check-in!!

School Registration

Gym/School Information Gym/School Name Gym/School Address City/State/Zip County Web Site/Email Gym/School Phone Gym/School Fax

Contact Information Contact First Name Contact Last Name Email Address Address City/State/Zip Phone I am a coach other

***Please note that ALL physicals, waivers and student/parent information forms must be on hand at check in or competitors cannot compete.***

Student Information First Name Last Name Address City/State/Zip Age (MM/DD/YY) Gender Grade Division

Parent Information First Name Last Name Address City/State/Zip Phone Emergency Contact Contact Phone

WAIVER AND RELEASE

The undersigned contestant/participant, in consideration of being allowed to participate in Cheerleading competition/activities, by the execution of this release and waiver, does hereby release Fairmont Winter Fest and Fairmont Middle School, its employees, agents, volunteers and successors, from all liability for personal injuries or other damages and loss caused, or occasioned, by participation in any contest, exhibition, and show sponsored or allowed by the aforementioned corporation, during, or pendant to, the annual Fairmont Winter Fest. The undersigned also further agrees to inspect any and all venues, premises and equipment prior to participation, to determine that the same is/are safe and satisfactory for the activity contemplated, and to immediately make known any defect, inadequacy or unsafe condition to a competition official before engaging in any activity thereon/therewith. The Waiver and Release is executed with full understanding and knowledge of its content and legal effect, and the undersigned participant/contestant freely and voluntarily assumes the risk of participation in the event by the execution of this document.

This______day of ______, 20 ______.

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Contestant signature

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Parent’s Signature (Contestant under 18 yrs. of age)

Participant/Coach/Parent Compliance form

With the growing school participation, fan and parent interaction and sponsorship from many businesses and organizations, it is important that we continue to have a fare and safe event for all involved. We ask that you sign below that you agree to comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the All County Cheerleading and Dance Coordinators, the NFHS, the AACCA and any additional guidelines that may be placed to ensure a successful season.

Certification I hereby certify that I have read and understand this letter and the attached documents regarding the All County Cheerleading and Dance Classic. I understand that my actions if inappropriate could be held liable and therefore cause point deduction to the team or dismissal from the competition.

Student Signature: ______Date:______

Coach Signature: ______Date:______

Parent Signature: ______Date:______