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T hank you for your interest in the All Star Elite Cheer Team Program at Peak Athletics! Our organization has been committed to excellence since its inception in 1999, and we intend to continue that tradition in the 2019 - 2020 season.

This year, we are thrilled to be celebrating our 20th season of All Star Cheerleading Teams here at Peak, and we are honored to have you join us for this exciting season. I personally, have had the privilege of being involved at Peak for 17 of those 20 seasons, and can tell you that I’m more excited than ever with the direction our program is going. All Star Cheerleading has grown and developed for more than 20 years to become an extremely athletic and competitive sport. At Peak, we push our athletes to reach their greatest potential while trying to teach life lessons that will stay with the kids well beyond their years in the gym. We are grateful to train in a beautiful 24,000 square foot facility and share our space with two other competitive programs, Dance and Gymnastics. Being part of the Peak Family affords us the opportunity to take advantage of our expert coaches in all three disciplines to give our athletes the opportunity to be well-rounded in all aspects of our sport. Most importantly, it triples the size of our support system and gives our athletes and families an even larger group with whom to develop life-long relationships! Being a part of our program is a significant commitment, and one which we encourage you to consider all aspects of prior to committing. Our financial commitment is outlined in detail in the following pages. If you have individualized questions regarding this topic, please feel free to reach out so we can ensure you head into the season fully aware of the commitments. In addition to the financial commitment, there is a significant time commitment for the athletes and their families. These details will be laid out within this packet, but please do not hesitate to reach out if you would like further clarification. We are grateful for your interest in our program and thank you for the opportunity to become a part of your family’s life! I look forward to getting to know each of you over the coming months and encourage you to contact me with any questions you have.

Sincerely, Chesea Kouzmanoff | All Star Cheer Director [email protected] Gym Information: Peak Athletics, 399 Dad Clark Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 303-797-8082 (gym) 303-797-5422 (fax) www.peakathletics.net

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Travel Fees & Requirements Travel expenses for National and Post Season events will be approximately $1,350 per athlete/trip. This fee includes athlete registration, flight, hotel, and coaches’ expenses. Travel installments for National trips will begin in October. Athletes are required to stay under the Peak Hotel Travel Package.

Financial Responsibilities & Obligations Thank you for your careful consideration of the financial commitment involved with participation in our program. At Peak Athletics, we are upfront with our costs. We have a monthly price that covers the expenses that each athlete will incur throughout the year. Your monthly fees are made up of Team Tuition and Team Fees. Team Tuition covers team practices and a required tumbling class. Team Fees cover all other fees associated with being on a competitive team minus travel expenses and uniform. These fees will be divided evenly among the 11 months of the season. You will be assessed monthly charges from June 2019 through April 2020. Once selected for a team, each athlete is financially committing to the 11-month season. Team fees are non-refundable for any reason. Payment: All team families are required to have a credit card on file for the upcoming team season. This credit card will be used for ALL payments including tuition, team fees, uniforms, annual membership and travel. Each family can pay prior to all due dates with any form of payment. For tuition and team fees, your card will be charged on the 26th of each month. All other payments will be processed on or after the due date specified on your monthly statement. In the event your credit card is declined, a new/valid card must be placed on file immediately. Past due charges are subject to late fees. Membership Fee: An annual membership fee of $50 per athlete or $75 per family will be assessed on each family’s anniversary date and charged to your credit card on file. Competition & Practice Attire: All athletes will be required to have competition clothing and accessories. These items include: Uniform, Warm-Ups, Practice Attire, Competition Bow, Make-up, Cheer Shoes, Backpack and Strength & Flexibility Conditioning Equipment. Uniform expenses will be divided into three equal payments due in June, July and August (first payment due at time of uniform fitting). New female athlete uniform costs will not exceed $1,250. New male athlete uniform costs will not exceed $900. This will be the third and final season with our current uniform. A used uniform sale will take place over the summer for those interested in buying and selling used pieces.

Discounts: - Peak offers a $55 per month tuition discount for each additional sibling in the All Star Elite Cheer Program. - Peak offers a 5% tuition discount to families who choose to pay the full season’s tuition in full by June 30, 2019. - Do you know someone interested in All Star Elite Cheer at Peak? Receive a $100 account credit if they are

evaluated and sign a commitment statement.

Fundraising and Scholarship Opportunities Peak is proud to offer scholarship opportunities and a strong fundraising program to help offset costs for those wishing to participate. Peak Booster Club: The Peak Booster Club offers families an opportunity to offset expenses with fundraising efforts. Kristi Cutright Scholarship: The Peak Booster Club is proud to offer a scholarship opportunity to athletes based on an application and selection process. This opportunity is available in late fall. Loyalty Program: Each graduating high school senior is eligible to receive $150 for every consecutive year in Peak’s competitive program after two consecutive years. These funds are intended to cover tuition expenses and will be paid directly to their school upon receipt of invoices. Please see Program Director for further details.

TUITION & FEES MINI TEAM(S) :

$290/month Team Tuition: $170

Team Fees: $120

LEVELS 1 – 5 : $350/month

Team Tuition: $215 Team Fees: $135

LEVEL 6 : $385/month

Team Tuition: $250 Team Fees: $135

Early Commitment Program* (register online by 4/25) $300 Early Commitment (includes discounted Evaluation Fee!) Register for Peak’s Early Commitment Program and join the Peak Family now. This program includes a discounted evaluation fee of $55 and will reduce monthly tuition payment by $22.27/month. This option, open to all new and returning Peak families, is great for families and athletes who are ready to commit to the 2019-2020 season regardless of team placement. For families with multiple children, deposit is due per child. As a special bonus, athletes choosing this option will receive his/her NEW practice top at evaluations - TWO MONTHS early! Families who choose this option will receive a copy of the Parent and Athlete Handbook and the 2019-2020 Contract which must be signed and submitted by May 17, 2019.

* EARLY COMMITMENT IS NON-REFUNDABLE


Time Commitments Mini 1: Two practices per week Levels 1-5: Two practices per week, plus approximately two Sundays per month beginning in August Level 6: Two practices each week plus every Sunday starting in June. All Teams: Each athlete will have one hour per week dedicated to tumbling. These tumbling classes will be outside of practice time. Placement within these classes will be based on ability, not team. Top Girls: If your athlete is placed on a team as a Top Girl, they will be required to come to ‘Top Girl Class’ one hour each week. Extra practice times will be scheduled for camps, choreography, clinics and pre-competition preparation throughout the season.

S AVE THE DATE IN 2019! Please plan to attend these events for the entire day. Specific team times will be sent with team announcements and/or as they are confirmed. These are MANDATORY events:

June 17 - 21: Skills Camp June 30 – July 6: NO PRACTICE - Summer Break Week 1 July 20 – 27: Choreography August 5 – 9: NO PRACTICE - Summer Break Week 2

Competitions Peak is thrilled to offer our athletes as many opportunities to compete both in state and out of state as possible. We know getting out and performing in front of a crowd is what our athletes love, so we pride ourselves on giving teams every opportunity to do so. All teams will compete at five to seven local events Mini team(s) will only compete locally Youth, Junior and Senior level 1-5 teams will attend two out-of-state events Level 5 and 6 teams (formerly level R5 and 5) should plan on the two program trips, as well as the potential of a third out of state trip.

NEW THIS S EAS ON! All Youth, Junior and Senior teams will be attending CheerSport Nationals in Atlanta, GA! Our second trip will be announced in the summer months. Post Season Travel Level 6 teams will attend The Cheerleading Worlds on an At-Large or Paid Bid Summit-eligible teams in levels 1-5 will be eligible to earn Summit Bids at approximately two to three events throughout the season. Level 5 teams

may have one additional bid opportunity at their tentative third trip. No Wildcard Bids will be accepted. Teams will not accept a bid to any other post season bid event.

As has always been the case, our goal as a program is to build competitive teams while instilling life lessons. This season, we are strengthening our focus on being competitive for the right reasons. We want our athletes to be motivated to be as successful as possible because they work hard, make sacrifices and put team above self, not because they’re focused on getting a bid. We look forward to watching this renewed perspective bring positive change this season!


Evaluation Description: EVALUATION REGISTRATION AND EVALUATION SCHEDULING WILL BE ONLINE ! Visit bit.ly/PeakCheerReg2019 to register.

Athletes are being evaluated to be part of the Peak Athletics program, not on a specific team or for a specific position. Our teams are built based on score sheet requirements for each USASF/IASF level. Your athlete will be assigned to a team based on true skill level, age and team need. Participants may only be evaluated ONCE. All athlete accounts must be paid in full prior to being evaluated for the 2019-2020 season. Evaluations will take place in two rounds. Both rounds are required for final team placement. We try to make the team evaluation process as low-stress as possible. Athletes will be given numerous opportunities to demonstrate skills they have mastered throughout the process. We want the athletes to be relaxed, so the entire process mimics a regular practice as much as possible.

Evaluation Requirements: ALL of the tumbling skills listed by level in the attached chart are required for an athlete to be considered at that level. If skills are missing from the level requirements list, the athlete is not considered to be well-rounded at that level and may not be considered for placement within that level. If an athlete does not meet all the qualifications/requirements, but has mastered most of the level skills, placement on a team at that level may be considered individually based on stunting ability, performance quality and the needs of that specific team. Stunting ability, performance quality and age/maturity also weigh heavy in consideration even when all tumbling requirements are met and could be a determining factor. It is our goal to make well-rounded teams that are strong in all areas so our athletes are in the best position to be successful during competition season. Please keep all of this in mind as you begin the evaluation process. Level appropriate tumbling skills can be found in this packet and will be posted throughout the gym. Team placements are fully at the discretion of the All Star Cheer Director and coaching staff. Final placements will be made keeping the overall success of the teams and the safe progression of the children as athletes in mind. Prior placement on a level is not an indication of where athletes will be placed in the future. Please note: there is no difference in ability level when it comes to Tiny, Mini, Youth, Junior or Senior teams within the same level.

Evaluation Check-In Process - Athletes must arrive 10 minutes prior to evaluation time. - Athletes will be given an evaluation number and a hair accessory. - Athletes will have a photo taken. - Athletes will be escorted into the gym for warm up and evaluation.

Evaluation Attire - Black tank top and black shorts (midriffs may not show) - Cheer shoes or tennis shoes - No jewelry - Hair pulled away from the face in a high ponytail, bun or 2 French braids - Makeup is suggested but not required

Evaluation Viewing Area To avoid distractions, viewing areas (both balcony and lobby) will be closed to all cheer families during the entire evaluation process. The viewing areas will reopen on a limited basis to our cheer families during team practices. Violation of this policy may result in immediate dismissal from the evaluation process.

Evaluation Fee $55 Available only to early commitment families $75 Registration Fee (Register online by May 19, 2019) $85 Late Registration Fee (Register online after May 20, 2019 by appt only.) *This fee is non-refundable for any reason

TEAM EVALUATIONS INFORMATION MEETING SATURDAY, MAY 18 AT 12:00 PM

Age Grids Peak will place your athlete by level and age. Please expect your child to be on a team in a division where his/her age falls at the top end of the bracket. Peak will field teams based on the USASF age grid and teams based on the IASF International Age Grid.

2019 – 2020 USASF Age Grid (Age as of Aug 31, 2019)

Mini 1 – 2 5 – 8 Youth 1 – 3 5 – 11 Youth 5 9 – 11 Youth 4 8 – 11 Junior 4 8 – 14 Junior 1 – 3 5 – 14 Junior 5 - 6 9 – 14 Senior 1 – 5 11 – 18 Senior 6 13 – 18

2019 – 2020 IASF International Age Grid (Age as of Dec 31, 2020)

International Junior 1 - 4 10 – 16 International Senior 1 – 4 14 - 18

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Evaluation Schedule Round 1 : Tumbling Evaluations *Athletes will choose one day to come in for their Tumbling Evaluation while registering online. Tumbling Evaluations will last approximately 45 minutes. Saturday, May 18, 2019 :

- All Ages 2:00-6:00 pm – Sign up through registration link. Sunday, May 19, 2019 :

- All Ages 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Sign up through registration link. Round 2 : Practice Teams Monday, May 20, 2019 :

- 1 ½ - 2 Hour block of time between 4:30 – 9:30 pm - Specific times will be given after Round 1

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 : - 1 ½ - 2 Hour block of time between 7:15 – 9:30 pm -Specific times will be given after Round 1/after first practice

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 : - 1 ½ - 2 Hour block of time between 4:30 – 9:30 pm -Specific times will be given after Round 1/after first practice

Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 1 ½ - 2 Hour block of time between 7:15 – 9:30 pm - Specific times will be given after Round 1/after first practice

Round 1 - Tumbling Evaluations - Tumbling and jump tumbling combination skills will be evaluated. - Athletes will be evaluated in small groups and will be evaluated by the

same coach to ensure consistency. - Athletes will receive a copy of their tumbling evaluation to take home. - Athletes will be required to show jumps, jump/tumble combinations,

standing and running tumbling. - Skill difficulty and skill technique will be evaluated. Inability to

perform skills to our technique standards may result in the athlete being placed in a lower level than expected.

Round 2 – Practice Teams - Level appropriate stunting skills will be evaluated for placement onto teams. - Within each Practice Team, coaches will place athletes in stunt groups. - Any athlete wanting to be considered for a top girl position will be

required to show flexibility and body positions. Inability to show and hold body positions with advanced flexibility will affect athlete’s chance of being placed as top girl.

- Each group will be taught the same stunt depending on level. A level appropriate dismount will also be taught.

- Stunt position will be based off of group logistics. Groups will be placed by coaches in the same manner they are placed for routines.

- Prior season stunt position and/or position preference will not be considered when building groups. The success of the team and safety of team members is always our number one priority.

- Athletes interested in a Top Girl position must be prepared to show basing and/or backspotting skills in addition to flying and may not be given the opportunity to fly depending on group logistics. No meetings or questions will be fielded regarding stunt positions.

- Athlete coachability, skill retention, ability to understand basic level appropriate stunting concepts, athlete strength, and skill technique will be evaluated. Inability to show understanding of skills and skill concepts to our standards may result in athlete being moved to a different level.

- Athletes will receive an email with their practice team information & times for May 20 – 23, 2019. Athletes may be asked to attend more than one group. Athletes will be emailed if their practice group changes during the week.

Final Team Placement: - Athletes will be notified about their team placement via phone call on

Friday, May 24, 2019. Team practices begin Tuesday, May 28, 2019 or Wednesday May 29, 2019.

- Commitment statements are due May 31, 2019. Peak Athletics reserves the right to change athlete team placement, team level or division at any time throughout the season.

- Inquiries regarding final team placement will not be fielded until May 28, 2019. At this time, the All Star Cheer Director will respond to email inquiries only and will arrange meeting times. Team placement will not be altered based upon parent-inquiry.


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PRE-EVAL OPEN GYMS May 13 & 17, 2019 5:30 – 7:00 pm

$12/ATHLETE PER OPEN GYM SPACE IS LIMITED! CALL 303-797-8082 OR

REGISTER ONLINE AT: bit.ly/PeakAthleticsParentPortal

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Evaluation Requirements

ALL of the tumbling skills listed by level are required for an athlete to be considered at that level. If skills are missing from the level requirements list, the athlete is not considered to be well rounded at that level & this may keep them from making a specific team. If an athlete does not meet all the qualifications/requirements but has mastered most the level skills, placement on a team at that level may be considered individually based on stunting ability, performance quality, and the needs of that specific team. Stunting ability, performance quality and age/maturity also weigh heavy in consideration even when all tumbling requirements are met and could be a determining factor. It is our goal to make well-rounded teams that are strong in all areas so our athletes are in the best position to be successful. Please keep all of this in mind as you begin the evaluation process. A guideline of level appropriate tumbling skills can be found in this packet, is posted throughout the gym and at Member Services.

Evaluation Check-In Process - Athletes must to arrive 10 minutes prior to their evaluation check-in time. - Athletes will be given an evaluation number and a cheer bow to wear. - Athletes will have a photo taken (Round 1 only). - Athletes will be escorted into the gym for their warm up and evaluation.

Evaluation Attire - Black tank top and black shorts - Cheer shoes or tennis shoes - No jewelry - Hair pulled away from the face with a bow (provided at evaluations) - Cheer (stage) makeup is suggested but not required - Presentation will be evaluated

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S Peak is proud to offer more than 30 classes each week in our Recreational Cheer Department. Whether your athlete is looking to learn the basics of cheerleading or wanting to progress their tumbling skills, we have something to offer athletes at all levels ages 3-18.

Is your child looking for more than a Rec Class, but not quite ready for the commitment that comes with All Star Elite? Our Novice Teams could be the perfect fit! With a season from August-March, our Novice Teams practice once per week and perform 4-5 times throughout the season. Look for information on this program in July.

If your athlete is ready for Elite, but you aren’t sure the year-round commitment is for you, our Half Year teams are the answer! With a season from August-February, this program offers a 1-2 day/week practice schedule with one out-of-state competition. Information about this program will be released in July.

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Tumbling Requirements

Level 1

Jumps Standing Tumbling Running Tumbling

• 2 Connected Jumps • Handstand Forward Roll • Backward Roll to Plank • Back Walkover • Front Walkover

• Cartwheel • Roundoff • Cartwheel Back Walkover • Front Walkover Cartwheel

Level 2


• 2 Connected Jumps • BHS, pause, BHS Step Out • Front Walkover BHS • BHS Step Out Back Walkover

BHS

• RO 3 BHS • Front Walkover RO BHS

Rebound Half Turn RO BHS

Level 3


• 2 Connected Jumps to 2 BHS • 3 BHSs • BHS Toe Touch 2 BHS

• RO BHS Open Tuck • Front Walkover RO BHS Tuck • Punch Front, Stick, RO BHS

Tuck • Ariel • RO BHS Rebound Half Turn

RO BHS Tuck

Level 4


• 2 Connected Jumps to BHS Tuck • Jump BHS Tuck

• Standing Tuck, turn, Standing Tuck

• BHS, BHS, Tuck

• Cartwheel Tuck • RO BHS Layout • RO X-Out • RO Whip 2 BHS Layout/Tuck • Front Walkover through to

Layout • Punch Front through to

Layout/Tuck • RO BHS Whip Punch

Layout/Tuck • RO BHS Layout Step Out • Front Handspring Front Tuck


Tumbling Requirements

Level 5


• 2 Connected Jumps to Tuck • 1 Jump to BHS, BHS Layout

• Standing Whip Pass to Layout • 1 BHS Layout

• RO BHS Full • Front Walkover through to Full • Punch Front through to Full • RO Arabian • RO Whip through to Full • Front Handspring Front Tuck

through to Full

Level 6


• 2 Connected Jumps to Tuck • 1 Jump to BHS/BHS Series

Full/Double • 1 Jump to Standing Full

• Standing Full • BHS Full • BHS Series to Full/Double • BHS Series Whip

Full/Double • BHS Series Whip

Full/Double BHS Full/Double

• RO BHS Double • Front Walkover through to

Full/Double • RO Whip through to

Full/Double • Punch Front through to

Full/Double • Arabian through to

Full/Double • 1 ½ through to Full/Double • RO BHS Whip Full/Double • Front Handspring Front Tuck

through to Full/Double

*BHS = Back Handspring

*RO= Round Off *BWO= Back Walkover *FWO= Front Walkover

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