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Cheer Fusion All Stars 2018- 2019 Registration Package

Thank you for your interest in the Cheer Fusion All Stars Program! We are the City of Port of Spain’s first All Star cheerleading program and we’re extremely excited to continue our season in the local cheer arena.At Cheer Fusion All Stars, we have a place for anyone (4 yrs+) who wants to participate in cheer. Regardless of age or previous experience, we want YOU to feel welcomed, encouraged, and challenged as a part of our cheer family! We will be teaching cheerleading skills in a progressive manner and offer a variety of training opportunities for athletes to improve and advance their current abilities. We will be committed to helping every athlete achieve their personal best! Being a Fusion Cheerleader means learning new skills, perfecting current ones, and working together as part of a team. It means sharing a passion for cheerleading, making memories together and building friendships that will last a lifetime. We at Cheer Fusion All Stars cannot wait to work with YOU for this upcoming season!

WHAT IS ALL STAR CHEERLEADING? All Star competitive cheerleading is a high- performance sport that combines elements of tumbling and dance along with the fundamentals of stunting. These skills require lots of repetition and focus to perform safely and to make them look easy – that is the goal! Cheerleading teaches athletes both physical and life skills: strength, power, flexibility, endurance, balance, self-confidence, body awareness, teamwork, leadership, and the importance of communication.

PLEASE NOTE: We have prepared this package to help families understand the time and financial commitments involved with participation in our cheer program. We encourage families to make an informed decision before committing to our program; it is important that parents read this whole package as you will be asked to sign a contract agreeing to the entire package as part of your registration.


OUR CLUB & COACHING STAFF

At Cheer Fusion All Stars we will be offering not only Cheerleading classes but also Hip Hop Dance and Cheer Poms which was recently introduced by the Trinidad and Tobago Cheer Federation at our local competition and Tumbling.

Aboard our coaching staff, all our coaches are TTCF Level 1 Certified. We have a Universal Cheer Association (UCA) staff member who is also certified in Gymnastics for All under The Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) .Our coaches are also part of the Xtreme All Stars Development program which develops athletes to become proficient coaches in the sport of cheerleading. The program’s coaches have experience coaching at primary and secondary school teams within Port of Spain producing both First and Second place winners.

Our coaches will be attending cheerleading clinics, courses and conferences throughout the season and are committed to staying current with industry coaching methods and standards for the betterment of our athletes. We truly care about the athletes we work with and are invested in their individual and team successes!


TEAMS & PRACTICE SCHEDULES At Cheer Fusion All Stars, we offer cheer, hip hop and tumbling. At the beginning of the cheer term an evaluation of athletes skills will be done in order for placement on one of our teams. At the end of the cheer season athletes must attend all mandatory camps in order to be considered for promotion to a higher level. Please see CLASS SCHEDULE for Days and Times.

If a practice is cancelled by Cheer Fusion All Stars due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, it will be re-scheduled when time and scheduling permit.

PRIVATES LESSONS In addition to regular team practices, it is important that Cheer Fusion athletes understand the benefits of taking additional training including tumbling classes and private lessons. Athletes who are motivated to advance in cheerleading are strongly encouraged to participate in additional training throughout the year. Registration for tumbling or stunt classes can either be done by the hour or on a monthly basis – email us at [email protected] to arrange your child(s) private sessions.

Privates: 1-hour privates can be booked during the term dependent upon the requested coach’s availability – contact [email protected] to arrange.

GROUP STUNT Anyone wishing to or be a part of a group stunt team must do so in addition to their regular team practices. The individuals and group stunt teams that represent Cheer Fusion All Stars at competitions should highlight the best all-around athletes from within each age group at our club. Group Stunt teams (consisting of 4 – 5 athletes from a particular age division) MUST be current training members of Cheer Fusion All Stars in order to represent the club.

HIP HOP CLASSESHip Hop Dance will also be offered at Cheer Fusion All Stars by well known choreographer and dancer in Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Shakir ‘Turbo’ Alexander.Days and Times can change based on the instructors availability.


UNIFORM & TEAM APPAREL

Cheer Fusion All Stars will be supplying both practice wear and competition apparel and are required to purchase our new Uniform & Team Apparel package, which includes: Competition Uniform: Long sleeve top, shorts, champion sneakers and competition bow Please note that competition uniform can change at the owner(s) discretion

Practice Wear: team t-shirt and shorts, bow and cheer shoes Price T- Shirt $85.00 or $150 (purple and yellow)

Camp wear: Camp wear will be made available at a later date. This will include a

1. Vest 2. Shorts

PLEASE NOTE: We require all athletes to wear their team training apparel to all team practices and camps, unless otherwise stated for several reasons: 1) teams look and feel (psychologically) like teams when members are wearing the same clothing, 2) from the coaches’ perspective, when watching choreographed movement, individual clothing can be distracting to the eye, 3) wearing a bow during practices gives the athlete the feeling they will have when wearing it while performing in their competition routine, although they do not have to wear the actual competition bow.


CROSSOVERS Crossovers are athletes who train and compete with more than one team. Being a crossover accelerates an athlete’s potential to learn and become a high-level cheerleader. Athletes may be considered as a crossover to a second team depending on what that athlete can contribute to the specific needs of that second team. Coaches will assess each situation individually. Crossovers must be prepared to pay additional fees (at a discounted price) and for additional training hours. Additional competition fees will be added to your athlete statement at the end of the competitive season as they vary from event to event, but are lower than regular team competition fees.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE This is a Preliminary Schedule and a CONFIRMED Schedule will be communicated at a later date along with venue and travel arrangements, as changes to these schedules are not always within our control. In addition, please note the following:

So You Think You Can Cheer- TBA TTCF National Cheer and Dance Championship- TBA

All scheduled competitions for your team are mandatory unless there are extenuating circumstances. All athletes under the age of 18 years old are required to have a parent or guardian present with them at all competitions. If a parent/guardian is not available to attend, then it is the responsibility of that parent to find a suitable chaperone for their child for that competition and also inform the coaches and/ or team manager in advance of who the chaperone will be. All athletes are expected to stay in full uniform and be present at each competition until after the awards for your team/level have ended. Leaving a competition early is NOT acceptable; we expect all athletes to cheer on other Cheer Fusion All Stars athletes and show support for one another. In addition, we expect to be able to take full team pictures with awards after the presentation. Leaving early may mean not getting your medal/trophy or being absent for your team’s photo. Cheer Fusion All Stars athletes are expected to show support and respect for both our own team as well as other competing teams, especially while in the public eye; this includes competitions, events, and internet activity.


TEAM EVENTSDuring the course of the term, Cheer Fusion All Stars will be hosting fundraising events as well as team bonding activities. Both Athletes and Parents are expected to fully participate in all club activities.Additionally, Cheer Fusion All Stars may be invited to other activities hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Cheer Federation or other teams. In order to foster camaraderie amongst clubs it is encouraged that the events are attended as a team.


YEARLY INVESTMENT Please note the following regarding fees: 1. CFA NEW REGISTRATION for all new athletes will be a one- time payment of $50.00. 2. TTCF MEMBERSHIP FEE FOR ALL ATHLETES IS $30.00 annually and is paid separately from the fees outlined below.3. TRAINING TUITION includes 10- 11 months of team training September to July from broken into 3 terms (Not inclusive of camps). 4. COMPETITION FEES include: local competition entry fees*, Competition fees listed do not in any way include coaches’ fees, travel expenses or spectator fees. Registration is not considered complete and athletes will not be permitted to participate until all forms and payments have been submitted/ arranged. This includes your non-refundable Membership fee. Tuition costs do not change based on the number/duration of practices in a given month. Payment ScheduleNew CFA Members $50 (one time for NEW Students ONLY)

TTCF Yearly Dues $30/ yearly

Cheerleading $250/ month

Hip Hop $180/ month

Jazz and Poms $250/ month

Uniform package(Competition, Campwear) $1310*

*Subject to change based on uniform provider’s cost.


RULES & REGULATIONS - GENERAL Please read the following information carefully and ask a Cheer Fusion All Stars staff member if you have any questions! These Rules & Regulations are here to provide you and your family with an understanding of the expectations that come with your participation as a Cheer Fusion program member.

GYM ETIQUETTE & SAFETY Only registered athletes are permitted in the training area. Parents must ask permission before entering the training floor. No use of equipment is permitted without the supervision of a coach. No stunting or tumbling is permitted in or around the gym without the supervision of a coach. Parents are not permitted to spot or assist tumbling and/or stunting and it is not recommended that parents or friends assist these types of skills at home without certified supervision and instruction. No parent/siblings/friends are allowed on the gym floor/training area unless invited; a viewing area is provided. Food, beverages, and gum are not permitted on the training floor. Cell phones must be kept on ‘silent’ mode during training; parents are encouraged to phone the coaches and/ or team manager if they need to contact their child in an emergency situation. Athletes who do not comply with this rule will have their cell phones taken away during their training time. Our facility is nut-free. Cheer Fusion All Stars is not responsible for lost/stolen valuables at the gym. To avoid disappointment, please leave valuables at home and label your items.

PROPER ATTIRE For safety hair must be pulled away from the face & off the neck, cheer shoes worn, & absolutely no jewelry or finger nails past the tips of your fingers as these can harm others. Do NOT be surprised if a coach pulls out a nail clipper to shorten hazardous nails! Athletes are required to wear their Cheer Fusion training gear at team practices and when representing the club at competitions, fundraisers, and events. Athletes are welcome to wear alternate clothing items (including cheer event clothing) to any private lessons. There is to be absolutely NO SMOKING/ALCOHOL/DRUGS when in uniform, at a cheerleading event, or when representing Cheer Fusion All Stars in any way.

SPORTSMANSHIP & RESPECT At practices, events, and competitions, both athletes and parents are expected to represent Cheer Fusion All Stars in a professional manner by displaying good sportsmanship, supporting Cheer Fusion and other teams and programs, and being positive role models for others. It is essential that there be respect among teammates, parents, coaches, and members of other programs (ABSOLUTELY NO BULLYING IS TOLERATED). Any disrespect toward others in person or on social media will not be tolerated. Athletes will accept team awards respectfully no matter what the expectation or outcome.

COMMUNICATION & CONCERNS We will do our best to ensure proper communication through our facebook page, Whatsapp messages and emails. We encourage you to stay actively involved in the communication process by checking your email, Whatsapp messages often and our facebook page regularly as it will


contain important information. We also request that parents attend all scheduled parent meetings. In order to provide the most positive experience possible for all of our athletes, we ask that parents not discuss their concerns with or in front of the athletes. A scheduled time with the team’s coaches to discuss any concerns can be arranged in private.


RULES & REGULATIONS- CONT’D

TEAM ATHLETES ATTENDANCE Please be prepared and on time for all practices. On time means that you are on the floor and ready to practice the minute your scheduled practice begins. This means that you need to arrive at the gym 10-15 minutes early to change shoes/clothes, put your hair up, get taped, etc. ALL TEAM PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY. Unless determined by your Doctor to be contagious, you should still attend team practice (sitting out on the side) and observe/learn even if you don‘t feel well enough to actively participate. If an athlete becomes sick unexpectedly and must miss a practice, a personal phone call /text to the athlete‘s cheer coach and/ or team manager MUST be made as early as possible. We cannot do our job as coaches if we are unable to work with the entire team at every practice. Therefore, practices are mandatory. Coaches have the right to remove a team member from participating at a competition if they miss a team practice directly leading up to that competition. This will also be determined be regularity to practices. All athletes must attend a minimum of 80% of the sessions to be considered eligible for the competition team.

Time Management/Extra-Curricular Events Please manage your school time effectively, as this is your first priority. Cheer is an extra-curricular activity and we believe that all athletes are capable of performing well in school while still keeping their commitment to their Cheer Fusion All Stars team. It’s about prioritizing. Regular doctor & dentist appointments, concert/theatre opportunities, and social party plans must not conflict with the schedule of events and practices. Please schedule these appointments/opportunities/plans on non-practice days. They are not acceptable reasons for jeopardizing the success of the entire team.

Withholding Cheer as a Punishment Cheer Fusion families must agree that they will not withhold participation in cheer as a punishment tool, as they would use taking away TV, the internet, or going out with friends. This is because every member of a team depends on every other member’s participation. A parent withholding participation at Cheer Fusion as a punishment negatively affects the whole team, and ultimately the program, not just their child. If there are any concerns with behavior outside of cheer, please contact your child’s coach to coordinate a solution that will not affect the whole team.

Family Vacations It is important for overall team success that vacations not be scheduled during the main competition season except during gym closure dates and specified training breaks. Athletes and families need to understand the effect that these absences have on the rest of the team and that Cheer Fusion coaches must prioritize the team’s productivity needs over the absent athlete’s desires when put in this position. Absences may result in the missing athlete returning to a new position/choreography/placement in the routine. In these situations, an “ABSENCE REQUEST


FORM” (available upon request) must be filled out and handed in or emailed to the team manager at least 14 days prior to the absence.

School Trips/Events Please fill out an “ABSENCE REQUEST FORM” and hand it in or email to the team manager at least 14 days prior to the absence with a copy of the notice from the school explaining the trip. We understand you do not have control over the scheduling of these trips/events!

Illness & Injuries If you are injured (due to cheerleading or otherwise) and this injury will affect your participation in cheerleading, you are still expected to attend your team practices (sitting out on the side and/or doing what you can) to keep up with what is being taught. In addition, if an injury keeps you from participating in practice for an extended period of time (longer than a week), Midnight requires a Doctor’s note or a note from your parent BEFORE you return to training specifying that you are physically cleared to return. All injuries must be reported to your coach immediately, no matter how insignificant the injury seems and whether or not it is cheer-related.

TRANSITIONS Cheer Fusion All Stars’ coaches may add/move athletes to different teams at any time during the season based on these criteria: attendance, maturity, skill-level, parental support and financial ability. Transitions of this nature are always at the coaches’ discretion but are never made without much discussion and consideration first.

EARLY TERMINATION The Cheer Fusion All Star Program is a 1 Cheer Season Commitment (August- July). An athlete quitting mid-season causes multiple problems for their team and the program in general. When someone quits, instead of their team spending their limited practice time on improving, that time is spent re-choreographing and re-learning the routine to fill in the missing spots. It is a severe setback on the entire team that has worked so hard and is fulfilling their commitment to their team. It is unfair that the whole team must suffer because someone cannot fulfill their commitment. Early termination does not mean that your payments end early; if you choose to leave the program at any time during the year, you are still required to continue your monthly payment amounts until July. Your monthly payment amounts are made up of both monthly training fees.

INSURANCE COVERAGEUpon registration and/ or before the start of the athletes first class, ALL Cheer Fusion All Stars athletes are required to have some form of insurance coverage or they will not be permitted to participate in the program. Cheerleading is a sport where athletes may sustain injuries; therefore, it is the responsibility of the parents/ guardians to have this beforehand. Cheer Fusion All Stars will not be responsible for covering medical bills of athletes.


PAYMENT POLICIES & PROCEDURES

At Cheer Fusion All Stars it is imperative that all families make payments on time and ensure that there are sufficient funds to cover their children‘s monthly fees. Therefore, there are ZERO refunds on all payments TO DATE including, but not limited to, tuition, competition fees, uniform & apparel payments, camp/clinic payments, etc. Please note and adhere to the following payment policies and procedures: 1. Federation Membership are non-refundable. 2. No Personal Cheques will be accepted. All fees are to be paid by the 6th of every month. (Monthly). Fees paid at the beginning of the term are to be paid within the first week of the term.3. There will be a $50.00 late fee charged to accounts that have not been settled by the 6th of every month. The late fee is applicable up to 5 days after deadline date (Monthly payments). And a $100.00 late fee which is also applicable up to 5 days after 2nd deadline date.4. Classes will run pending registration. If cancellation is required, you will be notified by Cheer Fusion All Stars and another training session will be scheduled at the coaches’ discretion. If an athlete misses one of the sessions they aren’t eligible for a refund.5. Athletes registered in any of our programs are expected to be emotionally and socially capable of conducting themselves appropriately with their peers/coaches and to actively participate in all of the program activities. Athletes who do not demonstrate these abilities may be asked to withdraw from the program. 6. Athletes are welcome to participate in their cheer practices only when their accounts are up-to-date and all required payments have been arranged; this will be strictly enforced. 7. An athlete’s account must be in good standing in order to participate in additional activities such as privates, camps, clinics, competitions, and other special events. 8. We reserve the right to cancel or decline a registration at any time. 9. If a member withdraws before the 1st day of class, 90% of the 10-month total will be refunded. 10. For competitive and elite team athletes, no refunds or credits will be issued after Sept. 30th. 11. Classes missed due to injury, illness, vacation or time off will not be pro-rated. 12. All sales are final on Cheer Fusion All Star uniforms, clothing, shoes and accessories. There are no refunds on monies paid out by Cheer Fusion All Stars on behalf of athletes for competitions and travel. Although we have tried, we cannot pre-determine every possible circumstance that may arise; therefore, requests for refunds in exceptional and extenuating circumstances will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. In these circumstances, requests must be made in writing to [email protected].

All fees as it relates to Cheer Fusion All Stars can be deposited at any Republic Bank Branch Account info. Paid to CORISSA BOURNES A/c# 560198623101


REGISTRATION FORM

Welcome to Cheer Fusion All Stars!! Please fill out the following so we have your information on record and are able to contact you if need be.*NEW STUDENTS > Along with your registration form, attach a passport size photo of your child, a copy of his/ her birth certificate and also a copy of his/ her insurance. ALL RECEIPTS SHOWING PROOF OF PAYMENT MUST BE ATTACHED OR YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTCIPATE.

CHILD INFORMATIONFirst Name Last Name Date of Birth Age Sex

Address

Home Phone # Cell Phone # Email

Special Medical Restrictions/ Allergies

PARENT/ GUARDIAN INFORMATIONMother’s Name Father’s Name

Address Address

Home Phone # Cell Phone # Home Phone # Cell Phone #

Email Email

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Emergency Contact Person( Other than Parent/ Guardian) Relationship Emergency Contact #


Circle which you are registering for:

Cheerleading Only $250.00/ month Hip Hop Only $180.00/ month

Cheerleading and Hip Hop $400/ month Jazz, Poms and Dance Technique $200/ month

Cheer and All Dance Styles $575/ month All Dance Styles $350/month

Jr Cheerleading Only (Ages 3- 6) $180.00/month (Classes include cheer and dance)

*Please see FEES BREAKDOWN for sibling discounts and cost for combination classes.

Check all that apply. Never done cheerleading before Have done cheerleading. Level: ....... How Long:

Gymnastics experience YES/ NO Level: ....... How Long:

Dance experience YES/ NO Types: ....................................

How Long: ..............................

How did you hear about Cheer Fusion All Stars? ............................................................................................................. ......................................................................................................................................................................................


COMMITMENT FORM

I ____________________ (name of parent/guardian) have thoroughly reviewed the Cheer Fusion All Stars 2018- 2019 Registration Package and agree to all the rules, regulations, policies, procedures and financial commitments involved with my child ____________________ being a member of Cheer Fusion All Stars. Specifically we have made note of the following: Initials The commitment for all team athletes is for a 1 Year Season, from September to July. A new uniform and apparel package is required for all team athletes this yearAll scheduled competitions for my team(s) are mandatory unless there are extenuating circumstances. All athletes are expected to stay in full uniform and be present at each competition until after the awards for their team/level have ended. All regularly scheduled team practices between September and the last competition in July are MANDATORY. This is vital for each team to have every opportunity to be successful. Early termination does not mean that my payments end early.

Date _____________________________________________

Signature of Athlete _____________________________________________

Signature of Parent / Guardian _____________________________________________


PARTICIPATION AND CONSENT WAIVER In regards to my child participating in any activity at Cheer Fusion All Stars including but not limited to: cheer teams, tumbling classes/camps/clinics, birthday parties, I understand that accidents can be a result of the nature of the activity and can occur with or without any fault on either part of the athlete, the Cheer Fusion All Stars, its employees, agents or the facility where the activity is taking place. By allowing my daughter/son to participate, I am accepting the risk of an accident occurring and agree that the activities carried out in the course of an activity facility and cheerleading club are suitable for my child. Through participation, I am admitting awareness of the usual risks and dangers inherent in participation in all of the activities offered at Cheer Fusion and associated with the Cheer Fusion All Stars Program and the possibility of injury both minor and serious, property damage or loss of life resulting from the activities. I waive any and all claims I may have against, and release all liability and agree not to sue, the Cheer Fusion All Stars, Corissa Kimberly Bournes and Hadassah Rachael Bournes, agents or volunteers for any personal injury, property damage or loss sustained as a result of my child‘s participation in the program, arising out of any cause whatsoever. In signing this Consent and Waiver, I am not relying on any oral or written representation or statements made by Cheer Fusion All Stars, its servants, agents, employees or authorized volunteers to induce me to permit my child to take part, other than set out in the Consent and Waiver. In regards to my child participating on a Cheer Fusion All Stars cheerleading team, my child and I have read and understand the policies and expectations outlined in this registration package and understand that we are under contract for a 1 Year Season beginning in August 2018. I have read and understand the terms of this Contract and Waiver. I understand that it is binding upon me, my heirs, executors and administrators. I agree to permit Cheer Fusion All Stars to use photographic images of my child participating in Cheer Fusion All Stars activities for print or electronic promotional use. Please Note: Failure to read and understand this Registration Package is not an excuse for not knowing or for not following our rules - by signing, you are agreeing to all points in the 2018-2019 Registration Package.

Date _____________________________________________

Legal Name of Athlete (please print) _____________________________________________

Signature of Athlete _____________________________________________

Legal Name of Parent / Guardian (please print) _____________________________________________

Signature of Parent / Guardian _____________________________________________


FEES BREAKDOWN

CLASS COST CLASS COSTCheerleading

2nd child3rd child

$250$180$160

Hip Hop2nd

3rd

$180$130$115

Jazz, Poms& Dance Technique

2nd

3rd

$200

$145$130

Junior Cheerleading2nd

3rd

$180$130$115

Cheer and Hip Hop2nd3rd

$400$290$260

Cheer and Jazz2nd

3rd

$420$305$270

All Dance Styles2nd

3rd

$350$255$230

Cheer and All Dance Styles

2nd

3rd

$575

$415$370

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TERM 2

Time Saturday9 am Senior

CheerJunior Cheer10 am

11 am11:30 am

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