Augusta Cheer Academy “National Stars” 2019-2020 Tryout Packet · 2019-06-05 · Augusta Cheer...

Augusta Cheer Academy “National Stars”

2019-2020 Tryout Packet

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”

-Herman Cain“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened,

ambition inspired, and success achieved.”-- Helen Keller

Parents and Athletes,

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Augusta Cheer Academy family. The National Stars allstar program is now entering it’s tenth season, and we are honored that you have chosen us as your home. Our primary focus is to prepare our teams throughout the year in a positive environment, so they can successfully compete in the competitions they attend throughout the season. Our coaches have dedicated themselves to the sport of competitive cheerleading. They are energetic, creative, knowledgeable, and use positive and respected coaching techniques to help each athlete and team in reaching their goals. Our number one priority every day lies in teaching our athletes the value of commitment, sportsmanship, hard work, team-work, leadership, self confidence, positivity, and a love for their sport. Each and every family is important to our program.

Throughout the year, the squads will concentrate on all components of cheerleading including tumbling, jumping, stunting, dance, showmanship, and performance. The length of a routine varies with each team. Per USASF guidelines, all teams are divided by age and skill level. The routines are judged based off of their difficulty level, technique, creativity and overall performance. As you read through this packet please keep in mind, this is a binding 12 month contract that begins the day of tryouts. Allstar cheerleading is an extremely team based sport where 100% commitment is expected from each athlete. We once again thank you for considering the National Stars Program, and ask that you please take the time to read through this packet in its entirety.

Sincerely,

Rachel Utley TambonOwner of Augusta Cheer Academy

Paperwork to Sign and Turn In: National Stars Tryouts ............................................................................................................................ Tryout Form .......................................................................................................................................... Code of Conduct .................................................................................................................................... Release Form ......................................................................................................................................... Payment Options ................................................................................................................................... Credit Card Authorization ..................................................................................................................... Absence Information and Mandatory Dates ...........................................................................................

Rules/Guidelines: 2017-2018 Season Section One: Payment Information and Purchases National Stars Allstar Budget ................................................................................................... A. Expo Athletes ........................................................................................................... B. Beginner Prep Athletes ............................................................................................ C. Intermediate Prep Athletes ...................................................................................... D. Level 1 Athletes ........................................................................................................ E. Level 2-5 Athletes ..................................................................................................... F. Payment Option One ................................................................................................ G Payment Option Two ................................................................................................ H. Payment Option Three ............................................................................................. B. Mandatory Additional Items/Fees ......................................................................................... C. Registration Fee ..................................................................................................................... D. Uniform ................................................................................................................................. E. Warm-up Jacket ...................................................................................................................... F. Fundraiser Fee ....................................................................................................................... G. USASF Athlete Membership Fee ............................................................................................ H. Additional Allstar Items for Purchase ................................................................................... I. Additional Practice Wear Items .............................................................................................. J. Shoes ...................................................................................................................................... K. Competition Makeup ............................................................................................................. L. Additional Items for Athletes or Parents ............................................................................... M. Additional Budget Information: ............................................................................................ 1) Sibling Discount ........................................................................................................ 2) Crossover (Double Teamer) Fees: ............................................................................... 3) Additional Classes ..................................................................................................... Section Two: Program Commitment A. Make the National Stars a Priority ......................................................................................... B. Vacation ............................................................................................................................... C. Do Not Use Cheerleading as a Reward/Punishment .............................................................. Section Three: National Stars Practices A. Practices and Tumbling Classes ............................................................................................ 1) Extra Practices .......................................................................................................... 2) Schedules Extended Practices ................................................................................... 3) Practices Running Past Dismissal Time ..................................................................... 4) Tumbling Classes ....................................................................................................... B. Guidelines for Practices ......................................................................................................... C. Practice Breakdown: Phases of the Season ............................................................................. D. Dress Code for Practices ....................................................................................................... E. Viewing Practices .................................................................................................................. F. Injured Athletes ..................................................................................................................... G. Weekend and Holiday Practices ...........................................................................................

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Section Four: Communication A. Chain of Command ................................................................................................................ B. Team Mom ............................................................................................................................. C. Director of Communications .................................................................................................. D. Allstar Accounts Manager ...................................................................................................... E. Allstar Coordinator ................................................................................................................ F. Email is the Number One Form of Communication ................................................................. G. Monthly Newsletter ................................................................................................................ H. Team Facebook Pages ............................................................................................................. I. Remind 101 ............................................................................................................................. J. National Stars Private Facebook Page ...................................................................................... K. Texting/Calling Rachel ........................................................................................................... L. Weekly Newsletter .................................................................................................................. Section Five: Program Rules/Guidelines A. Dismissal From the Team, Practice, or Competition .............................................................. B. General Rules for Parents and Athletes .................................................................................. C. Parent Rules ........................................................................................................................... D. Athlete Rules .......................................................................................................................... Section Six: Competition A. Tentative Schedule .................................................................................................................. B. Stunt Choreography (Levels 1-5) ............................................................................................. C. Routine Choreography (Levels 2-5).......................................................................................... D. Choreography (Expo, Prep, and Level 1) ................................................................................. E. Travel and “Stay to Play” ........................................................................................................ F. Competition Schedule and Travel Packet ................................................................................. G. Supporting One Another ........................................................................................................ H. Competition Dress Code ......................................................................................................... I. Receiving Bids .......................................................................................................................... Section Seven: Miscellaneous A. Fundraising ........................................................................................................................... B. Sponsorship ............................................................................................................................. C. Holiday Closings ...................................................................................................................... D. Logo Usage ............................................................................................................................... E. Professional Pictures ................................................................................................................ F. Picture Release ........................................................................................................................ G. Social Media Accounts ............................................................................................................. Section Eight: 2019-2020 Calendar .......................................................................................................

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National Stars: TryoutsThe first step is tryouts: • To tryout for the National Stars, body type and ability do not matter. We look at dependability and a positive, cooperative, hard working attitude. • Both males and females, ages 3-18 (as of August 31, 2018) are welcome to try out for our teams. • Tryouts will be conducted at Augusta Cheer Academy where all of the coaches will focus on every athlete’s attitude, ability to work with others, coordination, jumps, tumbling, and overall attention to detail. • During tryouts, we reserve the right to take any previous experience (positive or negative) with a cheerleader or parent, from past participation, into consideration when placing an athlete on a team.

Team selection and athlete placement: • We ask that you trust the coaching staff to know what combination of athletes and abilities will work well together, in order to build a successful team. • As with all competitive sports, our staff will make the final decision on the placement of each athlete. As a reminder this contract will stand if you commit to our program today and later pull your athlete due to team placement. • We do NOT place athletes on certain teams based off of tumbling alone, however, squad majority is enforced throughout the season. We also look at the potential stunt groups that will be formed for each team as well as an athlete’s overall attitude and work ethic. All of these decisions are to form the most successful and well-rounded teams. Competitive levels: • The National Stars adhere to the guidelines set forth by the United States All Star Federation (USASF). USASF develops competition rules and all star training guidelines consistent with the latest safety, educational and ethical practices. • For more information on the rules, guidelines and division breakdowns please visit www.usasf.net. • The difference between Tiny, Mini, Youth, Junior and Senior teams are age based only, not skill based. • The difference between each level (1-5) is based off of each athlete’s ability to successfully execute the level of difficulty in tumbling and stunting. • It is commonly misunderstood that a child being placed on a “senior”team means they are on a higher level than someone on a “junior” team. This however is not true, for example; a Junior Level 3 team is a higher level than a Senior Level 2 team.

Things you need on the day of tryouts: • Pages 2-8 of this packet filled out and signed by one parent/guardian and the athlete. • A picture of your athlete that you do not need back, attached to page 3 of this packet. • A form of payment for the tryout fee (if you did not pre-register your athlete). • A COPY of your athlete’s birth certificate. This is required per USASF (U.S. Allstar Federation). • The first credit card that you have filled in the information for on page 7. If this card is not provided for us to verify all of it’s information is correct, we will run the card for $10 to confirm it is a valid credit card.

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Parents, please once again remember this is a binding contract that goes along with a very time consuming commitment. We don’t say this to scare you, but simply to remind you what allstar cheerleading is. There is nothing that can hurt a team more than having to redo a routine halfway through the season because an athlete can’t balance school and cheer, because a parent was unaware of the financial commitment, or because other outside activities begin to get in the way. Please make sure you read this packet in its entirety because it really does have all of information you will need regarding your commitment to our program.

Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Please sign below to acknowledge that you have read both the introductory letter and tryout information in full. By signing you acknowledge an understanding of the commitment to the National Stars Allstar Cheerleading Program. Please keep this commitment in mind as you continue through the rest of the allstar contract.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:

_______ Tryout Fee Paid _______ Fee Waived (Pre-Register) _______________________ Form of Payment

_______ All Forms Signed _______ Credit Card Confirmed ________ Copy of Birth Certificate

National Stars2019-2020

Tryout Form

Tryout Number:

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: All forms above must be completed and turned in, in order for each athlete to tryout.

_______ Page 2 (Tryout Information) _______ Page 3 (This form) _______ Pages 4-7 (Code of Conduct, Registration, Payment Option, and CC Authorization

Attach Your Picture Here

Name: _____________________________________ Age as of August 31, 2019: _____________________

Birthday (include year): ____________________________ Height: _________ Grade: _______________

School: _______________________________________________________________________________

1) Which stunt position do you have most experience with? NONE FLYER BASE BACKSPOT2) Check your most advanced stunting level for the skill circled above: Level 1 (No experience or level 1 stunts: preps) Level 2 (Preps, extensions, straight cradles and baskets, single leg prep) Level 3 (Extended one leg, full twisting cradles from two legs, single skill baskets) Level 4 (Advanced single leg extended stunts, double twisting two leg dismounts, kick fulls) Level 5 (Double twisting single leg dismounts, switch kick full baskets, full-up single leg)3) Are you willing to cheer for any National Stars team regardless of level? Yes No If no, circle level(s) you are willing to cheer on: ONE • TWO • THREE • FOUR • FIVE If no, explain why: __________________________________________________________3) Please check each option you are willing to cheer on.

EXPO BEGINNER PREP INTERMEDIATE PREP LEVEL 1-5 ALLSTARS

4) What are your strengths as a person and athlete: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________5) What would be your best contribution as a team member? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Check ALL tumbling skills you throw on the floor WITHOUT a spot!LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5

___ None___ Forward Roll___ Backward Roll___ Cartwheel___ Round-off___ Back Walkover___ Front Walkover___ RO BWO___ FWO RO___ FWO RO BWO

___ Back Handspring___ RO BHS___ BWO BHS___ BHS Stepout RO BHS___ FWO RO BHS___ RO BHS Multiples___ Jumps Pause BHS

___ Standing Multiple BHS___ RO Tuck___ RO BHS Tuck___ FWO RO BHS Tuck___ Jumps to BHS___ BWO Multiples___ Punch Front

___ Standing Tuck___ RO BHS Layout___ Jumps to BHS Tuck/Layout___ RO BHS Whip BHS Layout___ Punch Front Through___ Standing BHS Tuck/Layout

___ Jumps to Tuck___ Standing BHS Full___ RO BHS Full___ Elite Pass to Full

Staff Notes:

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Please fill out with your athlete.

Tryout Staff Only

Tumbling Level (Staff Only):

Code of ConductAthlete’s Code of Conduct: It is expected that all athletes follow rules and instructions from all ACA staff. I understand the team is first and I am second. I agree to maintain a positive and competitive attitude, to stay focused and to work toward the development of the team. I will demonstrate high standards of conduct as a representative of the Augusta Cheer Academy, National Stars. I will refrain from negative acts, comments or gossip about or toward fellow teammates as well as other squads, both on and off the cheer floor. I understand that the coaches can move me down in levels if I lose skills or no longer keep up with what is required of me. Coaches may dismiss me at any time for disrespect, lack of effort and anything that hampers my teams development. I am to arrive on time to all practices and competitions. I understand I will have to come early or stay late at competitions to fully support other teams within the National Stars Program. I understand and agree by initialing below, that acting outside of this code will result in disciplinary action at the coach’s discretion, and it could result in my dismissal from the team.

_____________ Athletes InitialsParent’s Code of Conduct: As a parent, I understand that the team must always be regarded first before any individual. I understand that coaches reserve the right to place athletes on a team that gives them the best chance of success. I agree to show sports-manlike conduct at all times during competitions for our teams as well as our competitors. I agree to respect and show compassion towards all adults and children involved with the program. I agree to discuss any and all problems or concerns related to the program, coaches, cheerleaders or other parents directly with the coach first, Director of Communications second and Owner last. I agree to not publicly air any grievances or gossip, should they arise. Disruptive behavior could result in my dismissal from the practice facility or my child from the team. I understand that under no circumstance will I confront any administrative personnel of cheer companies (judges, staff, directors, etc.) at any time. I will remain OFF the gym floor while coaches are practicing with teams or classes. I understand that by threatening to quit, pull my child from the program, or use the cheerleading program as a form of punishment we may be dismissed immediately. Our teams support one another. I understand I will have to come early or stay late at competitions to fully support other teams within the National Stars Program. I will guarantee the on-time arrival of my athlete to all practices and competitions. I understand the coaches reserve the right to move my child up or down in levels on teams. If my child loses skills or no longer keeps up with the skill level for the team they are on, they can and will be moved down a level. Coaches may dismiss my cheerleader at any time for disrespect, lack of effort and/or anything that hampers team development. I understand that all coach’s decisions are final! Most importantly I understand that my position in the gym is to provide a positive outlook for all children.

_____________ Parents Initials

Policies, Expectations and Commitment

Policies and Expectations: By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand all codes, rules and expectations in this 2019-2020 allstar packet and contract. I understand that I am entering into this program of my own free will. I understand what is expected of me as a parent and as an allstar cheerleader. I will conduct myself in a sportsmanlike manner and uphold the standards that are expected of me as a National Stars Allstar. I understand that the National Stars Program is a 12 month commitment I have read and understand the financial obligation for the 2018-2019 season. I will honor my commitment. I understand that if my family must move for any reason, I will not be charged a termination fee, however, I will not receive any refunds for any services rendered or items purchased. I understand that if I am dismissed or withdraw from the program, for any reason, I will not receive a refund on any fees paid (including optional fees and uniform) and will be charged a $700 termination fee (levels 1-5) or 30% of my remaining fee’s, whichever amount is great-er (Prep/Novice Teams, $400 fee and Expo Teams a $250 fee). I understand that it will become my responsibility to fulfill any fundraiser orders with my purchasers. I understand I will not receive any items that have been purchased, but not yet received.

_____________ Parent ______________ Athlete

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Augusta Cheer AcademyAll-star Tryouts Registration/Release Form

(Please read and complete)

Athletes Name: ______________________________________ Age as of August 31, 2019: _______Date of Birth (including year): __________________________ Grade (2019-2020): ______________ Mother’s Name: __________________________ Father’s Name: __________________________ Athletes Home Address: __________________________________________________________City: ____________________________________ State: ____________ Zip:_______________ Athletes Cell Phone: _________________________Mothers Work Phone: _______________________ Mothers Cell Phone: ______________________Fathers Work Phone: ________________________ Fathers Cell Phone: ______________________

Athlete Lives With (please circle): Mother Father Both Parent’s e-mail (the one that will be checked every day, you may list both parents if you would like): ___________________________________________________________________________Athlete’s e-mail: ________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Information:

Name/Relationship: ______________________________ Phone: ________________________

List any special medical conditions that we should be aware of. If your athlete will need to take medication during gym hours, please list what they take and their proper dosage:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I fully understand that ACA staff are not physicians or medical practitioners of any kind. With that in mind, I hereby authorize ACA coaches/staff to render first aid to my child in the event of any injury or illness, and if deemed necessary to call an ambulance which I agree to pay for. As the parent or legal guardian, I agree to provide health insurance for the child or guarantee payment of any medical expenses which might be incurred from training, competition, or participation in the ACA National Stars Allstar Cheerleading program.

I give my permission to Augusta Cheer Academy National Stars Allstars to photograph, videotape, and/or audiotape my cheerleader during any activity which may be considered for use in print or broadcast media as deemed appropriate for the promotion of Augusta Cheer Academy National Stars Allstars.

In consideration for (athlete’s name) __________________________’s participation in the activities provided by ACA, including but not limited to all aspects of cheerleading, tumbling, air track, and dance training and/or competition, I am fully aware that any activity involving motion, height, or athletic activity creates the possibility of serious injury. I hereby release ACA, including its officers, shareholders, agents, and employees, from any liability to the above named athlete, of the person claiming through him/her, arising from injury to the person or property of the above named athlete occurring on the premises of ACA, including any event sponsored or sanctioned by ACA, and or travel to and from such activities. This release includes but is not limited to any claims of negligence, dangerous condition, latent defect, premises liability, code violation, negligent security, failure to warm, vicarious liability, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, negligent maintenance, or improper/dangerous equipment; it is intended to be as broad as permissible under Georgia Law. I am fully aware of the nature of the activities provided and the possibility of injuries arising from such activities. I further agree to hold harmless, indemnify and defend ACA, including its officers, shareholders, agents, and employees from any loss, liability, damage, or cost incurred by them due to the above named athlete on the premises or during any event sponsored or sanctioned by ACA This release is intended to be binding upon the athlete his/her heirs, assignees, and successor in interest, and anyone claiming by or through him/her. In addition, I have read and understood the registration form and agree to all terms as stated above. I also attest that all information given is factual. I certify that the athlete is in good health and may participate in activities at ACA In case of an emergency requiring medical treatment, the undersigned hereby authorizes ACA, to take the above named athlete to a qualified medical or hospital facility for care and treatment. By signing below, I verify that I have read, understand and comply to agree with all policies of Augusta Cheer Academy.

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: ________________________________________ Date: __________________

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PLEASE REFER TO PAGES 8-17 FOR EXAMPLES OF EACH PAYMENT OPTION

A. Payment Options: We have adjusted our payment options slightly from past years. Both option #1 and #2 are now considered auto-draft payments. You may turn in a cash or check payment prior to the due date, however, if no alternate payment is made, your card on file will be run on the auto-draft date.

Please initial beside the payment option you would like to choose for the year, and sign at the bottom of the page.

_________ Payment Option #1 This option allows you to pay your Monthly Tuition and Escrow together each month on the 25th before the month it is due. This payment will be auto-drafted from your card on file however, you may pay by cash or check prior to the 25th. EXAMPLE: On September 25th you are paying for October’s tuition and escrow payment.

_________ Initial here to opt into paying all mandatory fees for the coming month on the 25th as well. This is not required, you may just have your card run on their specific due dates. _________ Payment Option #2 This option allows you to pay the Monthly Tuition on the 25th before the month it is due and the Escrow payment on the 15th of the month it is due. This payment will be auto-drafted from your card on file, however, you may pay by cash or check prior to the 15th and 25th. EXAMPLE: On September 25th you are paying for October’s tuition and on October 15th you’re paying for October’s escrow. _________ Payment Option #3 (Any Form of Payment) The 2018-2019 total for the year will be paid in one lump sum due one on May 15th.

Payment Agreement • I (We) understand the commitment that we are making as a family to the National Star’s Program. We intend to participate for the entire year from May 6, 2019 to April 25, 2020. I understand that I am responsible for all payments from April 29, 2019 until April 25, 2020.

• For payment option #1 I (We) understand that each athletes parent is required to provide two credit/debit card numbers to remain on file. I may turn in a cash or check payment, but my card on file will be run on the 25th if no payment is made. I also understand if my credit card payment does not go through on the 25th, I will be charged a late fee of $25. *The second card placed on file will only be debited if no other form of payment has been made by the 5th of the following month.

• For payment option #2: I (We) understand that each athletes parent is required to provide two credit/debit card numbers. I may turn in a cash or check payment, but my card on file will be run on the 15th (escrow) and 25th (tuition) if no payment is made. I also understand if my credit card payment does not go through on the 15th or 25th, I will be charged a late fee of $25. *The second card placed on file will only be debited if no other form of payment has been made by the 5th of the following month.

• I (We) understand that if I am dismissed or withdraw from the program, for any reason, I will not receive a refund on ANY fees paid (including optional fees and uniform). I will not receive any items that have been ordered for my athlete and I will be charged the termination fee listed on page 4. I will also be responsible for fulfilling all fundraising items with my purchasers.

• I (We) understand that all payments are due in a timely manner. A late fee of $25 will be charged/owed if any fees are late. If my late payment is not turned in within one week of the original due date, I understand that my athlete will then have to sit out from practice. If a payment is not made within two weeks of the original due date, my athlete will be replaced by an alternate/double teamer and my contract will be terminated. I understand all past due amounts, late fees, and termination fee will still be owned.

• I (We) understand that there is a termination fee in place in the event that we do not complete the season for any reason including voluntary withdrawal and dismissal for behavior or attendance. The termination fee owed is $700 for allstar levels 1-5, $400 for Intermediate Prep/Novice, $250 for Beginner Prep, Expo. The credit card(s) on file will be charged first and if your credit card declines or is invalid we will then run the second card on file.

Cardholders Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Payment Option

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B. Credit Card and ACH Payment Authorization Form

Augusta Cheer Academy REQUIRES two credit card numbers remain on file for each athlete in the allstar program. Please list your credit card information below:

Credit Card Information

Name (As it appears on your card): __________________________________________________

Credit Card Number: _____________/_______________/_______________/______________

Billing Address: _____________________________________________ Zip Code: __________

Type of Card: _________________________________ Security Code (3 digit number): _________

Expiration Date: _________/__________/_________

Note: We must see the card to verify all information is correct. If you do not bring your card, we will run a nonrefundable fee of $10 to make sure the card is valid.

I understand and authorize Augusta Cheer Academy to charge my provided card as listed in the “Payment Agreement” only or unless I specify otherwise. This means that I can request Augusta Cheer Academy use my credit card for charges other than my monthly tuition and escrow if I notify them below. I also understand that my card will be charged a termination fee for reasons listed on page four. I can expect Augusta Cheer Academy to maintain my credit card information in confidentiality. I understand that it will remain in a locked file cabinet in the owner’s office.

Cardholders Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ______________

___________ Please initial here that you understand all mandatory fees will be charged to your card on file. You may drop a cash or check payment off prior to the due date as well. If no payment is made by the due date, we will auto-draft it from your card on file.

Credit Card Information

Name (as it appears on your card): __________________________________________________

Credit Card Number: _____________/_______________/_______________/______________

Billing Address: _____________________________________________ Zip Code: __________

Type of Card: _________________________________ Security Code (3 digit number): _________

Expiration Date: _________/__________/_________

Account Holders Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _____________________

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Please fill in a second card to go on file. I understand and authorize Augusta Cheer Academy to charge my second provided card as listed in the “Payment Agreement” only. This card will be the LAST option for ACA to collect money owed. I can expect Augusta Cheer Academy to maintain my bank account information in confidentiality. I understand that it will remain in a locked file cabinet in the owner’s office.

ABSENCE INFORMATION AND MANDATORY DATESEXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: Proper documentation must be turned in to the front desk to be

put in your file no later than 7 days before the missed practice.

Examples of Excused Absences

1) Death in the family2) Serious, contagious illness or injury; a doctors note must be provided with specific ailment listed. 3) Graded school activity that can not be made up at any other time. A letter from the teacher must be provided.

Examples of Unexcused Absences

1) Being tardy to practice three times2) Missing two tumbling classes in a month without doing a make-up class3) Participation in a school sporting event4) Non-contagious illness5) Homework or non-graded school activities6) Minor injuries **

Absences must not exceed the number provided for each monthly breakdown. Roll will be taken on a daily basis and practices missed over the alloted number will result in the card on file being charged quarterly. Any practices above the

numbers listed below will cost an additional $10 per practice missed.• May-August: 3 unexcused absences

• September-December: 3 unexcused absences • January-April: 2 unexcused absences

Excused absences will not be excused without the “National Stars absence form” turned in.• All athletes who participate in other sports must turn their schedules in as soon as they receive them, or we will not work with their schedule.• During the competition season (November-April), allstars are NOT allowed to miss a practice for any reason, one week prior to a competition as well as one week after. Practices are mandatory the week of a competition. If an athlete misses practice during the week of a competition, that athlete can be replaced for that competition with no refunds. • If you miss more than the unexcused absences that are allowed, you will be charged $10 quarterly for each additional practice missed. We take this very seriously because one athlete missing from a practice, severely limits the progress of the team as a whole. If you know you will use one of your unexcused absences, you will need to fill out this form, and turn it in to the front desk at least one week prior to the missed practice.

MANDATORY DATESPractices Mandatory June 5-6 Spirit of Hope January 18-19Stunt Choreography June 10-12 Week of a Competition January 20

Week Prior to Choreography June 17-20 Second Choreography January 25-26Choreography (Level 2-5) June 22-24 Cheersport Atlanta Grand January 25

Choreography Level 1 & 2-5 August 16-18 Cheersport Practice February 2nd

Choreography (Prep/Expo) September 7-8 Week of Competition February 10

Add. Expo/Prep Choreo October 19-20 Cheersport Nationals February 14-16

Trunk or Treat October 25 Week of Competition (Lvl. 4-5) February 24

Thanksgiving Practice November 9-10 NCA Nationals Feb 28-March 1

Team Pictures November 9-10 Week of Competition (All) March 16

Week of Competition December 2 American Royale March 21-22

Smoky Mountain December 7-8 Week of Competition April 13

Week of Competition December 9 King of the Jungle April 18-19

Cheersport Charleston December 14 End of the Year Showcase/BBQ April 25/26

SOH Practice January 12 Summit or DII SummitMay 1-3 or May 8-10Week of Competition January 13

Signature::

(ALL SIGNATURE AREAS MUST BE SIGNED)

An allstar program yearly registration fee of $50 is added into your tuition payment for May. Please remember that all payments are now considered auto-draft. You may however turn in a cash or check payment before the auto-draft date. Please make sure all tuition checks are written to ACA and all Escrow checks are written to ACA Escrow. Please note the payment option you pick will determine what date you make your monthly payments, please refer to page 6 for more details. These monthly totals do not include any of the additional items available for purchase. Please refer to the chart on page 15 for all of the additional items available and information on how to purchase them.

Escrow BreakdownPractice Wear

Competition Bow$65

Choreography & Music $150Competition & Coaches Fee $290

End of the Year Award $10 TOTAL $515

Tumbling is not included for Expo athletes, however you can sign your

athlete up for a tumbling class for only $25 per month.

Tuition BreakdownPractice: One Hour $80 per month

A. Expo Athletes: Our less commitment Tiny team will be an Expo team (performance only) or Novice team (competitive), depending on the number of athlete’s and their overall abilities at tryouts.

Section One: Payment Information and Purchases

Below is a breakdown of your total Escrow and Tuition payments for the year. Your Escrow payment consists of practice wear, competition bow, choreography, competition fees (the alloted fee for each athlete to compete), coaches fees (coaches pay during competitions, hotels, gas, etc.), and your athletes end of the year award. Your tuition payment covers your athlete’s one hour practice, once a week. You will find a payment table listed for our Expo teams in accordance to each payment option listed on page 6 of this packet.

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B. Beginner Prep: This team will be a beginner, competitive prep team with less commitment and budget than our other Prep option. This will be a good level for athletes who are too advance for Expo, but wanting less commitment than our other Intermediate Prep and allstar options.

Escrow BreakdownPractice Wear,

Competition Bow$105


End of the Award $10TOTAL $830

Male Athletes: Escrow payment will be $20 for April to subtract fee for bow

Tuition BreakdownPractice: 1.5 hours

Tumbling: One HourOnce a week

$105 per month

Below is a breakdown of your total Escrow and Tuition payments for the year. Your Escrow payment consists of practice wear, competition bow, choreography, music, competition fees (the alloted fee for each athlete to compete), coaches fees (coaches pay during competitions, hotels, gas, etc.), and your athletes end of the year award. Your tuition payment covers your athlete’s two total hours of practice, once week which includes one hour of tumbling. You will find a payment table listed for our Beginner Prep teams in accordance to each payment option listed on page 6 of this packet.

C. Intermediate Prep/Novice Athletes: This Prep option is a more competitive team for athlete’s who have cheered before or are looking for a competitive option with an easier schedule.

Escrow BreakdownPractice Wear,

Competition Bow$105


End of the Year Award $10TOTAL $990


Tuition BreakdownPractice: Three HoursTumbling: One Hour

Split between two practice days a week.

$120 per month

Below is a breakdown of your total Escrow and Tuition payments for the year. Your Escrow payment consists of practice wear, competition bow, choreography, music, competition fees (the alloted fee for each athlete to compete), coaches fees (coaches pay during competitions, hotels, gas, etc.), and your athletes end of the year award. Your tuition payment covers your athlete’s three total hours of practice as well as one hour of tumbling. You will find a payment table listed for our Intermediate Prep teams in accordance to each payment option listed on page 6 of this packet.

D. Level 1 Athletes: Below is a breakdown of your total Escrow and Tuition payments for the year. Your Escrow payment consists of practice wear, competition bow, stunt choreography, routine choreography, music, competition fees (the alloted fee for each athlete to compete), coaches fees (coaches pay during competitions, hotels, gas, etc.), and your athletes end of the year award. Your tuition payment covers your athlete’s four total hours of practice, twice a week as well as one hour of tumbling. You will find a payment table listed for our Level 1 teams in accordance to each payment option listed on page 6 of this packet.

Escrow BreakdownPractice Wear, Competition

Bow$105

Choreography & Music $495Competition & Coaches Fee $1,000

End of the Year Award $10TOTAL $1620


Tuition BreakdownPractice: Four HoursTumbling: One Hour

$135 per month

Level 2, Level 3, Level 4.2, Level 4 Athletes:

Level 2,3,4.2 Escrow BreakdownPractice Wear,

Competition Bow$105


End of the Year Award $10TOTAL $1,700


Tuition BreakdownPractice: Four HoursTumbling: One Hour

$135 per month

Below is a breakdown of your total Escrow and Tuition payments for the year. Your Escrow payment consists of practice wear, competition bow, stunt choreography, routine choreography, music, competition fees (the allot-ed fee for each athlete to compete), coaches fees (coaches pay during competitions, hotels, gas, etc.), and your athletes end of the year certificate. Your tuition payment covers your athlete’s four total hours of practice, twice a week as well as one hour of tumbling. You will find a payment table listed for our Level 2-5 teams in accordance to each payment option listed on page 6 of this packet.

Level 4-5 Escrow BreakdownPractice Wear,

Competition Bow$105


End of the Year Award $10TOTAL $1,850

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$105

$85

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$105

$40

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$105

$40

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$105

$40

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$105

$40

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$105

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$120

$125

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$120

$85

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$120

$85

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63

$120

$85

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$120

$85

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30

$120

$85

---

$120

$75

---

$120

$75

---

$120

$75

---

$120

$75

---

$120

$70

---

$120

$70

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$135

$190

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$135

$175 C

$135

$175 D

$135

$155

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$135

$155

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$135

$155 ---

$135

$155 ---

$135

$155 ---

$135

$65

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$135

$65

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$135

$65

---

$135

$65

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$135

$200

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$135

$195 C

$135

$195 D

$135

$165

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$135

$165

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30

$135

$165 ---

$135

$160 ---

$135

$155 ---

$135

$60

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50

$135

$60

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$135

$60

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$135

$60

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$135

$200

A: $

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$135

$195 C

$135

$195 D

$135

$195

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$135

$180

F: $

30

$135

$180 ---

$135

$175 ---

$135

$170 ---

$135

$90

G. $

50

$135

$90

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$135

$90

---

$135

$90

---

T

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$22

5

$1

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$

183

$26

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$150

$11

8

$1

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$

118

$118

$11

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$11

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$

112

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$27

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$2

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$

253

$33

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$220

$19

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$1

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$

145

$145

$14

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$1

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$

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T

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$29

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$26

7

$2

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$34

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$235

$20

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$

195

$195

$19

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$1

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$

190

$19

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T

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$37

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$43

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$320

$29

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$

290

$290

$25

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$2

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$

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$20

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T

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$38

5

$330

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$33

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$

440

$3

30

$

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$29

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$2

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$

245

$195

$19

5

$

195

T

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$38

5

$330

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$33

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$

470

$

345

$315

$31

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$

275

$225

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Num

ber

Tw

o: T

his o

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low

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$80

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$80

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$38

$80

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$38

$80

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$38

$80

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$38

$80

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$38

$80

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$32

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15th

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row

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$105

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$120

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$85

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$85

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$85

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$85

$105 ---

$85

$105 ---

$40

$105 ---

$40

$105 ---

$40

$105 ---

$40

$105 ---

$40

---

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PRE

P?/

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15th

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row

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Man

dato

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TOTA

L

---

$120

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$125

$120

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$85

$120

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62

$85

$120

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63

$85

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$120

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$85

$120 ---

$75

$120 ---

$75

$120 ---

$75

$120 ---

$75

$120 ---

$70

$120 ---

$70

---

---

LEVE

L 1

15th

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row

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tion

Man

dato

ry It

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L

---

$135

A:$

50

$190

$135

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$175

$135 C

$175

$135 D

$155

$135

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$135

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$155

$135 ---

$155

$135 ---

$155

$135

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50

$65

$135 ---

$65

$135 ---

$65

$135 ---

$65

---

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$135

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$200

$135

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$195

$135 C

$195

$135 D

$165

$135

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$165

$135

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$165

$135 ---

$160

$135 ---

$155

$135

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$60

$135 ---

$60

$135 ---

$60

$135 ---

$60

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---

LEVE

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$135

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$200

$135

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$195

$135 C

$195

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$195

$135

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$180

$135

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$135 ---

$175

$135 ---

$170

$135

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$90

$135 ---

$90

$135 ---

$90

$135 ---

$90

---

---

T

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$13

0

$2

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$

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$18

3

$260

$15

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$11

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$

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$118

$11

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$11

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$

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$32

T

OTAL

$15

5

$2

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$

252

$25

3

$330

$22

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$1

90

$

190

$145

$14

5

$1

45

$

145

$40

T

OTAL

$17

0

$

285

$267

$

268

$

345

$235

$20

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$19

5

$1

95

$

195

$190

$19

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70

T

OTAL

$18

5

$36

5

$31

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$31

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$430

$32

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$

290

$290

$34

0

$2

00

$

200

$

200

$65

T

OTAL

$18

5

$37

5

$33

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$33

0+D

$440

$330

$30

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$2

95

$

340

$195

$19

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$20

0 $

60

T

OTAL

$18

5

$37

5

$33

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$33

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$

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$

345

$31

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$3

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$

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$

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$22

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$22

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dato

ry

Item

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Reg

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Team

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$80

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63

$80

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$40

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30

$80

$38

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$80

$38

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$80

$38

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$80

$38

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$80

$38

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$80

$38

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$80

$32

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$105

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$105

$85

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$105

$85

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$105

$85

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$105

$40

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$105

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$105

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$105

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$105

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$85

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$120

$85

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$120

$85

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$120

$85

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$120

$85

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$120

$75

---

$120

$75

---

$120

$75

---

$120

$75

---

$120

$70

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$120

$70

---

$2,8

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$135

$190

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: $90

$135

$175 C

$135

$175 D

$135

$155

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$135

$155

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$135

$155 ---

$135

$155 ---

$135

$155 ---

$135

$65

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$135

$65

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$135

$65

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$135

$65

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$200

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: $90

$135

$195 C

$135

$195 D

$135

$165

E: $

140

$135

$165

F: $

30

$135

$165 ---

$135

$160 ---

$135

$155 ---

$135

$60

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$135

$60

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$135

$60

---

$135

$60

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$200

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$135

$195 C

$135

$195 D

$135

$195

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$135

$180

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$135

$180 ---

$135

$175 ---

$135

$170 ---

$135

$90

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$135

$90

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$135

$90

---

$135

$90

---

$3,7

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T

OTAL

$

265

$182

$18

3

$2

60

$15

0

$118

$11

8

$

118

$118

$11

8

$11

8

$

112

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OTAL

$

310

$252

$25

3

$

330

$22

0 $

190

$19

0

$

145

$145

$14

5

$1

45

$

145

T

OTAL

$

335

$

267

$268

$34

5 $2

35

$

205

$19

5

$1

95

$

195

$195

$19

0

$

190

T

OTAL

$

415

$31

0 +

C $

310

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$

430

$320

$29

0

$

290

$290

$25

0

$2

00

$

200

$20

0

T

OTAL

$

425

$3

30 +

C $

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D

$440

$3

30

$

300

$29

5

$2

90

$

245

$195

$19

5

$1

95

T

OTAL

$

425

$3

30 +

C $

330+

D

$47

0 $

345

$315

$31

0

$30

5

$

275

$225

$22

5

$2

25

Man

dato

ry

Item

sA.

Reg

istra

tion

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undr

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f Un

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ril 2

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Item Where to Pay Expo Prep Level 1 Level 2-5 Due DateRegistration Fee Front Desk $50 $50 $50 $50 April 29

Gym Fundraiser Fee Front Desk $40 $40 $40 $40 May 22Full Top Full Uniform Front Desk $125 $125 $465 $465

June 19/July 17Crop Top Full Uniform Front Desk --- --- $455 $455Male Uniform Front Desk $100 $100 $355 $355

Warm-up Jacket (Girls) Front Desk $140 $140 $140 $140Warm-up Jacket (Guys) Front Desk $115 $115 $115 $115

USASF Fee Front Desk --- $30 $30 $30 September 16-19Choreography Fee Front Desk --- --- $50 $50 January 15

B. Mandatory Items/ FeesAny items listed in this table are considered mandatory items or fees that you must purchase or pay for throughout the season. Uniform payments are only considered mandatory for the new pieces you need to purchase. All athlete’s must purchase a new warm-up jacket for this season.

C. Registration FeeYour yearly registration fee is something that we collect not only from our allstars, but from our regular recreational classes as well. This fee helps the gym to provide our clients with the use of the most up to date cheerleading equipment in the industry.

D. UniformEvery three years, we design a new uniform for all of our teams. The 2019-2020 season brings us new uniform designs for Expo, Prep, Level 1-3, and Level 4/5. We can not wait for everyone to see the new uniforms we have designed and hope that you all love them as much as we do!

The prices for the new uniforms can be found under the payment breakdown sheets on the previous pages. All athlete’s will make a uniform payment in two lump sums. We will provide fundraising opportunities to cover the cost of your athletes uniform.

E. Warm-up JacketDuring the 2018-2019 season we introduced a new warm-up jacket for all of our teams. All National Stars athletes will wear the designated National Stars warm-up jacket over their uniform whenever they are in the arena. Not only will we look more organized as a gym, per USASF’s “image policy,” it is also mandatory to have all uniform crop tops covered up when not competing. The warm-up jacket is a mandatory uniform item and is included in your breakdown pricing.

Please note that the jacket must stay as is, no monogramming can be done to any part of the jacket, including but not limited to the collar, sleeve, breast area, etc. Your athletes name may be written on the inside tag for identification purposes.

F. Fundraising FeeThe first $40 of your Rec Tec Grill Fundraiser will to help support ACA for the purchase of new equipment throughout the season. If you do not wish to fundraise, you may simply pay the $40 fee. We will also be allow-ing all fundraising money to be set aside in a separate Summit account should your athlete’s team receive a bid. For more information on fundraising you may look at the fundraisers provided on our calendar or refer to page 28 for more details.

G. USASF Athlete Membership FeeAll allstar cheerleaders are required to be members of the U.S. All Star Federation. This $30 fee creates USASF Official Event Rosters for teams that include a listing of team members, their Athlete ID numbers, birth-dates and confirmed ages. Programs submit USASF Official Event Rosters to event producers at event check-in, instantly confirming athletes’ ages. It saves time at event check-in by eliminating the need for coaches to carry birth certificates to events. It is consistent with standard practices of youth sports organizations and is secure.

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Item Where to Pay Expo Prep Level 1 Level 2-5 Due DateRegistration Fee Front Desk $50 $50 $50 $50 April 29

Gym Fundraiser Fee Front Desk $40 $40 $40 $40 May 22Full Top Full Uniform Front Desk $125 $125 $465 $465

June 19/July 17Crop Top Full Uniform Front Desk --- --- $455 $455Male Uniform Front Desk $100 $100 $355 $355

Warm-up Jacket (Girls) Front Desk $140 $140 $140 $140Warm-up Jacket (Guys) Front Desk $115 $115 $115 $115

USASF Fee Front Desk --- $30 $30 $30 September 16-19Choreography Fee Front Desk --- --- $50 $50 January 15

Item How to Order Expo Prep Level 1 Level 2-5 Due DateShoes Front Desk --- --- $105 $105

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Full Set Practice Wear Front Desk $50 $85 $85 $85Optional Black Practice Shorts Front Desk $25 $25 $25 $25Optional Black Razorback Bra Front Desk --- $20 $20 $20

Optional Guys Black Shorts Front Desk --- $45 $45 $45Comp Bow Front Desk $15 $20 $30 $30

Grey Youth Size Backpack Front Desk $95 $95 $95 $95NEW Red Glitter Backpack Front Desk $115 $115 $115 $115

Warm-up Pants (Female) Front Desk $200 $200 $200 $200August 16Warm-up Male (Male) Front Desk $175 $175 $175 $175

Warm-up Pants Front Desk $75 $75 $75 $75Competition Makeup Online --- Refer to pg. 15 for details on ordering/price ---

J. Additional Practice Wear Items (Prep, Levels 1-5)This year, in order to help you spend less money throughout the season, we will be providing you with a more affordable practice wear option. Your athlete will receive one practice tank top and a practice sports bra. You can pair these with any pair of black Nike Pro style shorts or carpi’s (in the winter). You can find more details on your athletes practice wear in Section Three on page 19.

K. ShoesAll athletes including Expo and Prep, will be responsible for purchasing shoes of their choosing. All athletes can be sized for shoes during practice wear sizing, and can order the Varsity competition “Last Pass” shoe that we will be offering, from the front desk. However, many of the school teams are wearing the same Varsity shoe that we are choosing. If your athlete already has this shoe, they are not obligated to buy another pair, unless they would like an extra throughout the season.

L. Competition MakeupOur competition makeup consists of a smokey eye and red lip. We will send instructions on how to apply your athlete’s makeup, later in the season. If you would like to order the optional makeup pallet you may do so at any time. We ask that you order the makeup kit by August 16, to ensure it arrives in time for the first competition. You can purchase your makeup here:

Prep: http://www.bastar.com/National-Stars-Prep-Cheer-Makeup-Kit-p/znsp15.htmLevels 1-5: http://www.bastar.com/National-Stars-Cheer-Makeup-Kit-p/zns15.htm

H. Choreography FeeLast season we had our choreographer come back in January to take a look at our routines and help touch up and edit anything that needed a little work before we headed into the season half of the season. We once again plan to do this and will have our Choreographer Tom come in on January 25-26 to re-work our Level 1-5 routines as necessary. I. Additional Allstar Items for Purchase (Extras)These items are not calculated into the monthly fees (pages 11-13). These are extra items you can purchase for your athlete in addition to the items they already receive as part of their monthly escrow breakdown. Items listed on this chart reflect the price if bought individually, additional tax or shipping costs have already been included in the prices listed.

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N. Additional Budget Information: 1. Sibling Discount A) For Level 1-5 athletes, the first sibling will pay the full tuition amount at $135, the next sibling(s) will pay 50% of their levels tuition (the lesser or equal amount is discounted). Both athletes will pay their full escrow payments. B) For Prep Athletes, the first sibling will pay the full amount at $105/$120, the next sibling(s) will pay 50% of their levels tuition (the lesser or equal amount is discounted). Both athletes will pay their full escrow payments. C) For Expo Athletes, the first sibling will pay the full amount at $80, the next sibling(s) will pay 50% of their levels tuition (the lesser or equal amount is discounted). Both athletes will pay their full escrow payments. 2. Crossover (Double Teamer) Fees: Crossover athletes will pay their first teams tuition in full and pay 50% of their second teams tuition. They will also pay the competition, coaches, music, and choreography fees associated with their second team. 3. Additional Classes Any additional classes; stunt, stretch, tumbling, jumps, etc. will cost an additional $25 a month. These classes will come out through automatic draft and payments will be run on the 25th of each month.

Section Two: Program Commitment

A. Make the National Stars A PriorityAny practice that is missed hinders the progress of the entire team. We expect all athletes attend all practices (see Section 3A for full explanation of practices). We need each and every team member present in order to effectively practice. The tardiness/absence of even one team member disrupts an entire practice for your athletes team. • Tardiness: Arriving 15 minutes late to practice or competition. • Absences: Missing a practice completely or leaving early from practice or competition. • If you are going to be five minutes late you are required to call the front desk or contact your coach directly. • If you need to leave early from a practice please let your coach know at least three days in advance.

M. National Stars Gear for Athletes or ParentsLooking for something to wear to the competitions, or do you need a National Stars themed gift for your athlete’s Christmas? If so we have you covered in this section. Items listed in this chart reflect the price if purchased individually, any additional tax or shipping costs have been included.

ITEM PRICE DATEAmerican Doll

Uniform and ShoesDoll Book bag $20 TBD

Doll Bow $8 TBDNational Stars Baseball Jersey $60 Sept. 10-20

V-Neck NS T-Shirt $30

September 30th to October 11th

Unisex NS Short Sleeve Tee $20Unisex NS Long Sleeve Tee $30

Unisex NS Hoodie $45Ladies NS Pullover $45

Unisex NS Sweatshirt $32National Stars Sweatshirt $55 Oct. 21-Nov. 1We will place a second order of all National Stars gear in

December, however these items will not be guaranteed in time for Christmas.

$85 Sept. 3-18

B. VacationDuring the summer time, we will be closed for an entire week during the 4th of July. This gives you time to take any major vacation to avoid running over your absences for the summer. Please take advantage of your days off, July 1-7. We follow the Columbia County School System schedule for the majority of our gym-wide closing dates. Please do not assume we are closed however, you can refer to the calendar on page 28 for all dates.

C. Do not use cheerleading as a Reward or PunishmentWe understand you know what is best for your child and we value your authority. However, once you are a part of the National Stars program, you are committed for an entire season. When athletes are pulled from practices or competitions as punishment for something done outside of the gym, a severe disservice is done to the other members of their team. It is unfair to the team, the coaches, and the other parents who also pay for their child to be a part of this program. The absence of even one athlete can have a negative effect on an entire practice.

We understand school is extremely important. However, pulling your child from any required activity within the gym as punishment for bad grades, will not be tolerated. Please understand when signing up for our program school is to be managed along with practices. If you give any threat to pull your child from the program, we will dismiss your athlete from our program immediately. Please refer to page 6 for full details on our termination policy.

Section Three: National Stars Practices

A. Practices and Tumbling Classes:The practice days and times will be sent by email once the squads have been formed. The first practice will start Monday, May 7th, with the season running until the end of April. All squads, excluding the Exhibition/Novice and Prep teams, will practice twice a week for two hours each practice. Any Prep team will practice twice a week for an hour and a half each practice. Exhibition/Novice teams will practice once a week for one hour. Beginner Prep will practice one a week for two hours, including tumbling. Intermediate Prep will practice for three hours a week including tumbling. 1) Extra Practices: Extra practices can be called at any time. The majority of extra practices will take place during competition season (November-March). An extra practice can be scheduled due to illnesses of an athlete, injuries, a teammate that has quit or been replaced, or simply at the coaches discretion. We try not to limit the number of extra practices within a season, BUT situations do arise where we have no choice but to schedule them. Please note some extra practices are already listed in the calendar provided in this packet, for these dates refer to page 28.

* If we schedule an extra practice for any major incident, the Friday before the competition, you are still REQUIRED to attend. We understand some of you may plan to travel the night before, but if we have no other choice, you will have to wait to leave until after the scheduled practice. Once again, it is vital to have every member of a team at these practices, to ensure an efficient and effective practice.

2) Scheduled Extended Practices: Please note that a coach may choose to extend the time of a teams practice. This can be done for one practice to allow them to get certain things accomplished for a deadline such as choreography or a competition. This may also be done for several practices in a row if necessary. Please keep in mind this is only done if a team absolutely needs the extra time within the gym and we ask that you respect that and work with us.

3) Practices Before and After A Competition: All practices that are both the week of a competition, and the week after, are mandatory whether it is a planned or unplanned practice. If your athlete misses any mandatory practice before a competition for any reason, they may be replaced for that competition. If they miss the week after a competition, when changes are made based off of the score sheets, our coaches reserve the right to replace your athlete if necessary.

4) Practices Running Past Dismissal Time: Please note that a coach may unintentionally run a practice past its regularly scheduled time. If this happens, it will not run any longer then 15 minutes past the scheduled time.

5) Tumbling Classes: In addition to team practices, each allstar athlete (excluding Expo) is required to attend one tumbling class per week to improve their tumbling skills, which are necessary in each routine. Tumbling classes are mandatory. Missing tumbling classes ultimately hurts not only the athlete but their team as well. If more than two tumbling classes are missed per month without attending a make-up class, it will be counted as an unexcused absence. If you have used up all of your unexcused absences you can be dismissed from the squad.

These one hour tumbling classes can be taken on the same day as your child’s practice or on a day they do not have practice. If a tumbling class is missed, you or your athlete must take the responsibility to reschedule that class within a week. If a coach schedules an extra practice on the day of your tumbling class it is still the athlete’s responsibility to make the class up.

We have separate tumbling classes for allstars, this way our athletes will not have their tumbling class with regular recreational tumblers, allowing our coaches to work on each teams specific needs. If your athlete would like to take any additional class; including tumbling, stunt, stretch, or jump, the second class will cost an additional $25, which will come out through automatic draft on the 25th of each month.

NOTE: When signing up for the tumbling class, please stay in the tumbling class you sign up for – do not move around to different classes during the week, throughout the season. We understand that situations come up during the year however, the continuous changing of classes will not be allowed.

B. Guidelines for PracticeAthletes will follow the following guidelines at practices: 1) Be on time to all practices. 2) All athletes’ must follow the dress code outlined in Section 3.D 3) All athletes must have their cheer shoes on before practice begins, and they must be worn throughout the entire practice. 4) All cell phones must be placed in a bucket at the front of the floor. Cell phones must be turned off before practice begins. If a cell phone is on during practice it will be taken and can be picked up from the desk following practice. If this happens 3 times, his/her cell phone will no longer be allowed. 5) No eating or drinking on the gym floor. Small snacks are allowed during water breaks in the cubby area. 6) Do not bring valuables into the gym. We are not responsible for any items left unattended.

C. Practice Breakdown: Phases of the Season 1) The first phase (May – July): During this time we will thoroughly evaluate all athletes to make sure they were placed on the appropriate team for their skill level. Once our teams have been formed we will begin preparing for choreography.* Phase 1 forms the groundwork upon which the rest of the season will be built.

The team will learn about one another, gain confidence in their abilities and adjust to working collectively. Every team member will experiment with different positions within several stunt groups as we work to figure out what will work best for not only every athlete, but for the betterment of the team. The best athlete is one that can perform any position that we ask of them. No one is guaranteed to fly, base or backspot. We will push every athlete on their tumbling and work to not only learn new skills, but perfect technique on skills they have already mastered. Conditioning is emphasized during this phase to avoid injuries and prepare the team for the “full-out” routines they will begin to run in phase two. The coaches will use this time to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the team and start to planning not only for choreography, but for competition season as well.

* Once we have selected our teams, coaches will evaluate each athletes level during the months leading up to choreography. We will not make a final decision on each team’s levels or your athletes placement, until this time. 2) The second phase (August – November): During this second phase we work with the teams as they continue to improve, finalize and perfect the routines they learned throughout choreography. Team bonding is very important during this time, the Team Mom will plan events outside of the gym so they can continue to grow as a team. Tumbling and conditioning are still a major part of every practice as we begin running the routine by sections, working our way to full-out routines. Our goal is to keep everything the choreographer has given us however, small revisions will be made throughout this phase of the season.

3) The third phase (December – April): This is where every athletes hard work will pay off. We begin with our first competition. Some revisions may be required after each competition, in order to fulfill specific rules required by the organizers of a competition or because of a judge’s recommendation given to us from the score sheets. Any and all changes to the routines will be made carefully and practiced repetitively. Teams will continue running routines full-out in order to stay conditioned throughout the competition season.

D. Dress Code for Practices 1) The practice uniform will consist of wearing any red top, black shorts for all practices until you receive your official practice uniform. Once received you will wear your multi-colored Varsity practice outfit to the first practice of the week (including Expo and Prep), and your black and white Varsity outfit to the second practice of the week (excluding Expo). 2) The Varsity practice wear will consist of a tank top and a sports bra/tank (your choice). Your tank top can be worn with any black razor back bra and black Nike Pro type shorts (white check if Nike Pro’s). The Stars sports bra/tank will also we worn with black Nike Pro style shorts (white check). Black capris may be worn in the winter time and we will send an email out when we are transitioning to capris from shorts. 3) Please understand we purchase matching outfits so that the team is easier to watch as a whole during practice. If we see any athlete repeatedly not wearing the correct practice wear we will contact you, the parent about the issue. We will be keeping track of each time an athlete is not properly dressed and will charge your account quarterly $5 for each time they have been improperly dressed. 4) Maintain a well-groomed appearance and good hygiene at all times. 5) Athlete’s hair must be kept out of the face. Hair should be up high in a ponytail. Athlete’s are not required to but may wear any red, black, or white bow of their choosing. 6) Nails must be kept at fingertips to avoid scratching other athletes while stunting. 7) No jewelry is allowed with the exception of small stud earrings.

E. Viewing PracticesNational Stars practices are closed to the parents, however, we do allow our parents to view the last 10 minutes of any practice. It is extremely important that each athlete remain focused on the coach and training during each practice and not be distracted by the attendance of a family member. Coaches must be the sole authority during team practices because they are responsible for a teams safety. Safety is our primary concern and if even one team member becomes distracted, it could affect the team in a harmful manner. If a coach feels their squad is not paying attention, the coach may request any visitors leave the viewing area.

During the competitive season (November-April) the coaches will occasionally encourage the parents to come into the gym to view the last few minutes of practice and watch a teams performance. You will be asked to come in by your athlete or coach when it is allowed. When parents do not view practices throughout the year and wait until November-April, our athletes shine because they want to impress you! It is exciting for them to show you how hard they have been working, something that has less of an impact if you are frequently viewing a practice. Practices will be closed the week of competitions to help keep our athletes motivated and less distracted.

F. Injured Athletes and Practices/CompetitionsIt is unfortunate, but we do have athletes that sustain injuries during the season. Most injuries are minor and if they are injured, no matter the severity, they are still required to attend all practices. Why? Any injured athlete can observe the routines, see any changes made, listen to coaching instructions, help teach their parts, and cheer on your teammates. Their attendance and support is always needed even if they cannot physically partici-pate. You will also be expected to continue to pay your athletes monthly tuition and escrow fees during the time of their injury as a new athlete steps in to take their place on the team.

NOTE: If an athlete is injured and cannot compete at a scheduled competition a refund will not be given be-cause a replacement will have to be filled in to the injured athletes spot. Please understand the team was built around having everyone on the team. The team cannot do without. A replacement will go in for as long as the athlete is injured. If a jacket is won by the injured athletes team, the injured athlete may pay to receive a jacket as well. The replacement athlete will have priority to the jacket because they competed with the squad during the competition in which it was earned

An injured athlete will not simply go back in the routine after they are released from the doctor, this decision will be dependent on several factors including but not limited to: 1) The length of time until the next competition 2) If they can not physically participate during any practice the week of a competition 3) The athletes ability to go back into a routine at the level they left it

Please keep in mind that changes may have to be made to fix any position of an injured athlete meaning, it may take more than a week’s time to put the athlete back into the routine. An athlete will not be put back in a rou-tine the week of a competition. Rachel and the coach will make this final decision.

G. Weekend and Holiday PracticesSome practices that take place on Sunday’s or Monday’s may fall on a holiday, If this is the case with your athletes practice, do not assume that they will not have practice. Please refer to the allstar calendar within the packet to see the full list of holiday closings for the gym. Practice attendance the week before any major holiday will be considered mandatory. For example all practices June 24-28 will be mandatory as this is the week before we are closed for The Fourth of July. Please refer to the calendar on page 33 for our full listing of Holiday closings.

Section Four: Communication

A. Chain of CommunicationQuestions, concerns, or problems regarding your athlete’s practice schedule, changes in scheduling, competition questions, etc. should be taken to the Team Mom first. Many of these concerns can be addressed and solved by the Team Mom so that the coaching staff is able to focus on any bigger issues that may need to be addressed. If the Team Mom cannot be of assistance then the Head Coach is second person in your line of communication. We will be providing a chance at monthly meetings with your coach, please refer to letter E of this section for further details. If you feel that talking with your Head Coach will not resolve the situation, the Director of Communications will be third person you talk with. If a problem can’t be solved using the chain of communication, please do not hesitate to call the front desk and set up a meeting with the DOC. If they feel the situation needs to be addressed further, a meeting with Rachel will be set up. But please, if you have a problem, use this chain of communication above all.

B. Team MomThe Team Mom will be the first person you go to with any simple questions you may have about your athletes team, practice schedule, competition schedule, etc. If the Team Mom feels that she can not correctly answer your question or should not be in charge of handling the situation at hand, she will direct you to your teams Head Coach. The Team Mom will be responsible for ensuring that you receive any necessary updates from the

coaches throughout the season. We will not be using any form of messenger to communicate this year, we will have a Facebook group for each team that both the team mom and coaches will update you on. This forum will not be used for personal questions to the Team Mom or coaches, but questions that other parents may find informative as well. On the day of competition the Team Mom will use Remind 101 to communicate important information in a timely manner. We will send out the individual team Remind 101 information closer to the competition season.

C. Director of CommunicationMeredith Dailey who has served as both an allstar coach and Assistant Program Director within the gym for seven years began her new role as our Director of Allstar Communication. Meredith will be doing all of the behind the scenes work with any gym emails, newsletters, social media posts, etc. The emails you receive throughout the season will be coming from our email account [email protected]. Meredith will also be the person you can talk with if an issue can not be resolved by speaking to your athlete’s coach. Meredith will also set up any meeting you may need to have with Rachel. She will also remain in charge of managing the website, creating the travel packets, along with other projects within the gym.

D. Allstar Accounts ManagerHeather Bolen will be serving as the Allstar Accounts Manager. Heather has been with the National Stars program for one year, as part of our front desk staff. She has been an office manager for over 10 years and is well qualified to keep accounts and all business matters organized and up to date. Heather will also be serving at the head of fundraising and will be available to answer any fundraising questions you have throughout the season.

E. Allstar CoordinatorLaura Ashley Ross will be serving as our Allstar Coordinator this season. She works hard behind the scenes and behind the front desk, to keep everything organized throughout the competition season. LA is in charge keeping the allstars organized; ordering practice wear/uniforms, collecting and entering information into the USASF system, registering teams for competitions, setting up “Stay to Play” hotel information and other or-ganizational details. LA will be available to answer any of your questions about these topics throughout the season. LA also manages the recreational tumbling classes throughout the gym.

F. E-mail Communication is Number OneOrganization is a very important aspect of our program. The main source of communication between our program and our parents is your e-mail. Please make sure you provide us with the e-mail you check on a daily basis. We encourage our athletes to put an e-mail address on file as well, allowing them to also stay up-to-date. Timely and accurate communication between coaches and parents/cheerleaders is very important to us. G. Monthly MeetingsLast year we implemented a new open door system at the end of practices to allow parents to come in and meet with your athlete’s coaches. A schedule will be set up at the beginning of the year based off of athletes names in alphabetical order. Starting in June, parents will be able to come in and meet with your athlete’s coaches during your scheduled monthly time. This will be an optional time for you to come into the gym and hear what your athlete is doing well, as well as what they need to be working on throughout the season. Depending on teams extended and extra practices, meeting schedules may vary come competition season, but our coaches will still be available to talk with you.

H. Team Facebook PagesWhen the season begins, we will be setting up a closed, private Facebook group for each team. The information for each group will be emailed out once they have been set up. This group will be utilized by the coaches and team moms to keep you updated on practice times as well as what is happening in practices as each team pro-gresses. The Facebook group will also be a forum for you as parents to post and ask questions, or post your own pictures and videos of the team for other parents to see. Please note that if you have a specific issue with your coaches, this will not be the forum to contact them. You will have each coaches individual information and can contact them directly.

I. Remind 101When your child has been placed on a team, we will send out a code for you to join our 18-19 Remind 101 group. We know most of you are familiar with Remind 101 through the school system and we will use this for small and timely reminders or announcements. On the day of competition the Team Mom will use Remind 101 to communicate important information about meeting times and places, or any changes in the schedule that may occur. We will send out the individual team Reminder 101 information closer to the competition season.

J. National Stars Private Facebook PageOnce your athlete has been placed on an allstar team, we ask that you please become a member of our private page. This is the page where we post pertinent information throughout the season, to keep you as up to date as possible. Augusta Cheer Academy “National Stars” (OFFICIAL PAGE). If you have asked to be added onto the facebook page and have not been added, please e-mail [email protected] so that you can be added onto the page.

L. Weekly NewsletterEvery Sunday (excluding Holiday weekends and competition weekends) we will send out a weekly newsletter that has all of the information you’ll need for the week ahead, whether its a friendly reminder about an upcoming payment, the schedule for uniform and practice wear sizing, or simply a birthday shout out to the athletes celebrating that week, it will have all of the information you need to get your week started right!

Section Five: Program Rules/Guidelines

A. Dismissal From the Team, Practice or CompetitionA coach may dismiss an athlete from the team, a practice or a competition if an athlete or parent is obstructing a team’s progress in any way. Threats implied to leave, quit, not attend a competition, or anything that might hurt the team will be cause for immediate dismissal with no refund given. Practices are mandatory the week of a competition and the week after, whether these practices are planned or unplanned. If an athlete misses a practice the week of a competition that athlete can be replaced for that competition with no refund given. Team commitment is critical and a missing athlete is disruptive to the team and will not be tolerated. Please refer to Page 6 for full details on our termination fee and policy.

B. General Rules for Parents and AthletesGood sportsmanship, polite manners, and a kind disposition are mandatory at all practices and competitions. Our program prides itself on setting a high standard of conduct. Help us maintain this standard through your actions throughout the season. 1) No gossip about A) Any other allstar program or school teams. B) Any child or parent on your team or another team. C) Any coaches and staff. 2) No profanity or abusive language. 3) You must arrive at all practices, competitions or any scheduled event on time. Punctuality is a must. 4) During practice all decisions are left to the discretion of the coaches. 5) Never post any negative comments on Facebook, Twitter, websites, blogs, or group chats. As a representative of the gym, any post made that includes the ACA name, National Stars name, logo, or any imagery of the uniform and practice wear in any light positive or negative, is forbidden without express permission. EXAMPLE: A blog post about your athletes day at practice and the lesson they learned from their coach that day, with a picture of your athlete or their team in their practice wear or uniform. 6) No one is allowed to post National Stars allstar music, choreography, routines, stunts etc. on any website until the competition season has come to an end. 7) Practices may be changed or added at any time, in which case you must adjust your schedule accordingly. 8) Anyone threatening to quit or to pull their child from a squad will be dismissed from the program immediately.

9) Every year we go through additions, losses and dismissal of team members. This decision is solely up to the coaches and will be based off of what is best for the squad. Please be understanding of this. 10) All cheerleaders and family members should show good sportsmanship at all times. 11) Every team will be required to watch other National Stars teams at competitions. We would love to have everyone there for all teams, but at the very least, you are required to watch your assigned teams. 12) Parents, relatives, friends and cheerleaders are NEVER allowed to speak with competition officials for any reason. 13) There will be no arguing or questioning of the coaching staff’s decision, please let us do our job. 14) If a problem arises between you and another parent or your athlete and another athlete, the problem will be addressed with all parties involved during a meeting with your coach and/or Rachel. 15) Remember that the team is first and the individual is second.

C. Parent RulesAs parents, you all want the very best for your children and we understand that. As parents of our athletes, we ask for 100% support from you at all times. Please remember that children like to sometimes amplify situations, therefore, if any questions arise please feel free to contact us with an open mind. Please keep in mind that the parents and the coaches are the adults if any concerns or questions come up. In competitive cheerleading, as in any other competitive sport, there are some parents who gossip or try to coach, without realizing the harm they can cause. Our main goal is to encourage our athletes to have fun while working hard. We will reinforce the support and encouragement that we ask you to provide to your child as he/she works toward achieving their individual and team goals. Please understand that in order to provide the safest and best training atmosphere for your child, we respectfully ask your support in the following areas: 1) If you ever have a problem, with anything, please do not hesitate to contact the gym. We are here for you. 2) If you have any questions or concerns that need immediate attention please use the following chain of command: A) Team Mom B) Head Coach C) Director of Communications D) Rachel 3) Only cheerleaders and coaches are allowed in the gym during practice times. 4) The coaches reserve the right to close practices at any time for any reason. 5) It is the parent’s responsibility to know what is going on with your child’s squad at all times. It is mandatory to check the private facebook page and/or your email every day. There is no excuse for being uninformed when the information has been provided. 6) Please keep in mind the gym is not a babysitting service. We want our allstars to use the gym as much as possible, but no child should be dropped off at the gym unsupervised. 7) Withholding a child from practice or a competition should never be used as a form of punishment. Cheerleading is a team sport so doing this would affect the entire squad. Every athlete has to be responsible in getting their school work done when they are not at the gym. This is a must when you are involved in any team sport. 8) No one is allowed to yell onto the floor or try and make eye contact through the parent viewing or outside the glass windows during practices or tumbling classes. This is very distracting and will not be allowed. 9) Parents are not allowed to represent the National Stars anytime concerning accommodations, competitions or any other situation.

D. Athlete RulesAs a National Stars athlete we expect you to uphold each of these rules because you are the face of the National Stars Program. We want you to be proud to be a part of the most successful gym in our area. You are the reason we are as successful as we are. Your time within our National Stars family will be the most reward-ing with your hard work and teamwork. Please follow these rules with respect to ensure your success this season.

1) It is mandatory to wear the appropriate practice wear to every practice. Black tank/shirt & red shorts, until your practice wear has arrived. 2) Please do not leave any personal items at ACA. We are not responsible for any items lost or stolen. 3) No profanity, disrespect or back talking will be tolerated. You will respect your coaches and your teammates. Everyone gets aggravated so before any of the three happen ask to take a break. 4) Stay on top of any information emailed out. You may set up an e-mail to be active to stay informed. 5) Cell phones and iPods are to be turned off at the beginning of practices and tumbling classes. If this becomes a problem we will take these items and have your parents pick them up. 6) Balancing schoolwork and allstar practice is necessary. Homework is not an excuse for missing practice. 7) Tumbling classes are mandatory. 8) We want you to enjoy your time as a National Star and any other activity you may take part in. Please remember you have made a commitment for the entire year. We will work with you as best as we can on your other activities outside of the National Stars. However, please communicate with us at least a month in advance for any major events. 9) Your body needs to be in top physical shape. Take care of your body outside of the gym by eating healthy and continuing to exercise on your time off. 10) We will continue to be the most positive and supportive gym within the CSRA. Good sportsmanship is a must inside and outside of our program. Nothing else will be tolerated. Be respectful and supportive to all other gyms, at competitions and to any official. 11) You will not recruit athletes from other gyms/teams. We build our own athletes. 12) We are coaches for a reason. Remember team first, individual second. Put trust in your coaches because we know what is best for the “team.”

Section Six: Competition

A. Tentative SchedulePlease note that this schedule is not the final schedule, only a tentative one. These dates and locations are subject to change, through the competition company. We will send out the final schedule to you in the fall once all of the competition dates and locations have been finalized by the competition companies. Please look carefully at the dates, locations, and teams attending.

Please note the end of the year Showcase and BBQ are considered a mandatory event for all athletes within our program. Our Expo and Prep teams will perform one final time while our other teams all participate in the BBQ only. It will be a fun bonding event for all of our teams and their family, as well as a chance to showcase each teams success throughout the season.

Competition Teams Location DateSmoky Mtn. Christmas Classic Levels 1-5 Sevierville, TN December 7-8 2019Cheersport Charleston Grand All Preps/Novice North Charleston, SC December 14, 2019

Spirit of Hope Levels 1-5 Charlotte, NC January 18-19, 2020Cheersport- Atlanta Grand Prep, Novice & Expo Atlanta, GA January 25, 2020

Cheersport Nationals Novice & Levels 1-5 Atlanta, GA February 15-16, 2020*NCA Nationals Level 4 and 5 (no 4.2) Dallas, TX February 28-March 1

The American Royale All Teams Cartersville, GA March 21-22, 2020King of the Jungle Myrtle Beach Novice & Levels 1-5 Myrtle Beach, SC April 18-19, 2020

End of the Year Showcase Expo and Preps Evans, GA April 25, 2020End of the Year BBQ All Teams Evans, GA April 25, 2020

Summit or DII Summit Select Teams Orlando, FL March 1-3 or March 8-10

C. Routine Choreography (Levels 1-5)Stunt and routine choreography are considered mandatory and will be held June 10-12 and June 22-24 (not including Level 1). We will also have a second round of choreography August 16-18 (including Level 1) to complete and edit any routines as necessary. Mid-season we will once again have a weekend to edit and update our routines on January 25-26. We will once again be using Tom Stec. With a career spanning over 20 years in the All Star Cheerleading industry. He will also be bringing a fellow choreographer with him in June for our stunt choreography. Tom is the owner and founder of StecEffect Choreography. His experience incorporates a background as an athlete and coach, and reflects an extensive knowledge and understanding of a constantly evolving industry. Not only is he a sought after choreographer, but he spends many weekends throughout the competition season judging for premier event producers. He served as the All Star Director and coach at Maryland Twisters.

Tom is best known for sharp technique and seamless transitions, Tom is a savvy, visionary leader continuously redefining industry standards.

Note: Exact times for each team will be emailed out during the summer. This choreography is mandatory and will be closed to all parents, friends and family members. Half of the week prior to choreography and the week following choreography will also be mandatory in order to ensure every athlete remembers and understands their routine.

D. Choreography (Expo and Prep)These teams will learn their choreography a little later in the season because they are newer to competitive cheerleading. This gives the coaches the time to fully develop a teams skills before putting a routine into mo-tion. These teams will have choreography September 7-8 and October 19-20. Times will be e-mailed out closer to that day. Please keep in mind choreography is mandatory! E. Travel and “Stay to Play”When arriving to competitions you will meet your Team Mom first in the location stated in your travel packet. You are meeting your Team Mom first for a reason. The staff will be spread between several teams, meaning they may not be there to meet your athlete’s team right away. Please never question why Rachel or the other staff may be running behind.

1) All athletes will use the accommodations required from the “Stay to Play” system for Spirit of Hope in Charlotte and Cheersport Nationals in Atlanta. 17-18 season, hotels were about $125.00 per night. You will make payments directly through the booking page for “Stay to Play.” If “Stay to Play” is not required from a competition, you are free to stay at a hotel of your choosing, but we ask it be within a reasonable distance of the competition arena. 2) Your method of traveling to each competition is up to each family. Most drive separate vehicles but some families like to ride together. 3) There must be a parent in every athletes room, no exceptions. 4) No swimming, or going out to teen clubs on overnight competitions. 5) Each cheerleader must have a chaperone at every competition. It is not your coach, Team Mom or the National Stars staff’s responsibility to be your child’s chaperone. 6) Every athlete is required to attend their team’s award ceremony.

F. Competition Schedules/ Travel Packets Competition schedules are usually released by the competition company a few days before the event. The first one released is never the one always used, as teams send in requests for time changes. Once we have been notified that the final schedule is released (usually that Tuesday or Wednesday), a travel packet will be emailed when completed. The travel packet will contain all of the vital information necessary to each competition. You are responsible for reading through the packet and having it on you the day of a competition. If the schedule changes after we have sent out the travel packet, we will resend it with the corrected times. If we are already out of town and we see any major changes to the time your Team Mom will contact you. Please remember that we have no control over when the schedule is posted. When the company posts the schedule we get the travel pack-et to you as quickly as possible.

G. Supporting One AnotherMost competitions will have our teams competing at different times throughout the day and even sometimes in different arenas. When a National Stars team is competing, other National Stars teams are required to cheer and support each other. Depending on the time a team is scheduled to meet, enter warm-ups, or compete, not all teams will be able to watch. Specified teams will be laid out in your travel packet that is e-mailed out the week of the competition. In the event that a team cannot watch another team because of their schedule, the parents may be required to support in their absence. Our teams compete more successfully when each squad knows that they have a great support system in place and cheering just for them. All athletes are also required to attend their own awards ceremony.

H. Competition Dress CodeAll hair and makeup must be complete before you meet with your team mom. You are not required to purchase makeup through the gym, but all athlete’s must follow the makeup guide sent out by the gym. All jewelry and colored nail polish must be removed before you enter the arena. All non-uniform items such as sunglasses, cell phones, and headphones must be put away when you enter the arena. Any braces or tape needed to perform must be supplied by the athlete and put on before warm ups.

Athlete Required ItemsUniform top and pants with warm-up jacket,

white socks, and cheer shoes.Uniform top and skirt with warm-up jacket, white “no show” socks, competition bow, cheer shoes, makeup.

1) After competing A) Athletes may only change into their warm-up jacket. B) Socks and cheer shoes must be worn at all times; no flip flops, UGG boots, etc. 2) Awards ceremonies A) Athletes must be in full competition uniform. B) No backpacks, warm ups or any other items, especially cell phones will be allowed while on stage.

I. Receiving BidsThroughout the season we attend competitions that we feel our teams will have the most success and enable them to gain a bid to The D2 Summit in Orlando, Fl.. Bids to The Summit, both Paid and At-Large, shall be awarded at the sole discretion of each Varsity Brand Event Producer. The Summit is a live competition where teams will face-off, May 2019, at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. While the following guidelines must be taken in to consideration, ultimately Brands may award bids to whomever they choose. 1) Generally, bids will be awarded to First Place teams. 2) Bids will be awarded evenly, to the extent possible, across levels. Ex: An event with 3 paid bids is encouraged not to award two paid bids in the same level. A non-binding verbal commitment will be requested from each team within 48 hours of receiving their bid. Teams have 14 days to accept their Bid. Teams accepting an At-Large Bid, must pay a non-refundable deposit of $1000 per bid to secure their spot at The Summit. Teams holding an At-Large Bid may be upgraded to a Paid Bid and any deposits that have been made will be refunded.

It will be under the program director’s discretion if the team(s) that wins a bid will participate. There are several factors we take into consideration due to the financial expenses and with all parents understanding that this is an opportunity for the team(s) to go and compete at a highly competitive competition. It is an outstanding opportunity and a privilege to win this bid in itself. Please set aside this weekend in the event we do attend.

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Section Seven: Miscellaneous

A. Fundraising The National Stars program offers several fundraising opportunities throughout the year. You can find all of the fundraising dates on our calendar, shown on the next page. We will do one mandatory fundraiser, “Laundry Mama” which will be for both the gym and your allstar account. The first $30 of your fundraising will go towards ACA itself to help with the cost of new equipment. If you do not wish to fundraise, you may simply pay the $30 fee. For all fundraisers, an email will be sent out informing you of the amount raised once all money is calculated and divided among the athletes.

NOTE: If the money for your required fundraiser is not turned in on time, the card that you have on file will be charged for the amount owed plus a $5 fee.

B. Sponsorship Competitive cheerleading is very costly and sponsorships are essential. It takes time and effort, but anyone can work on getting a sponsor. The sponsor can donate as much or as little as they want and any sponsorship you receive will go straight to your athletes account. We have forms that you can pick up form the front desk or print off of the website.

C. Holiday ClosingsPlease make sure you follow our calendar for all holiday closings. Please keep in mind that we do not follow the school systems closings exactly. Practices will still be considered required, even if your athletes school is closed for a holiday. D. Logo UsageThe Augusta Cheer Academy and National Stars logos may not be reproduced. The Staff at ACA are the only ones permitted to design t-shirts, magnets, bags etc. Any item made using not only the ACA name and logo, the National Stars name and logo, the Team Names, music quotes, etc., will not be allowed. If you have any questions regarding this you may contact Meredith for further information.

E. Professional PicturesBranch Carter will be taking our team and individual pictures again this season. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, November 11th. All athletes will be required to attend and it will be your option to buy the packages that will be available. The photos will be back in time for Christmas, a great gift idea.

F. Picture ReleaseBy signing the allstar contract, you are giving your permission to the ACA staff to photograph your child and publish said photo on the following ACA publications: 1) Website 2) Public Facebook 3) Twitter 4) Instagram 5) Any other publication put together by the ACA staff

G. Social Media AccountsBe sure to follow us on our public facebook page www.facebook.com/augcheeracademy. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram as well @nationalstars.

Optional Items to Purchase Mandatory Money Due Fundraisers Competitions Mandatory Events

National Stars Absence Form

EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: Proper documentation must be turned in to the front desk to be put in your file no later than 7 days before the missed practice.

FOR ALL ABSENCES: Please fill out the “Absence Form” that can be found on our website or picked up from the front desk. Please note absence is not considered excused simply because a note is turned in.

Examples of Excused Absences

1) Death in the family2) Serious, contagious illness or injury; a doctors note must be provided with specific ailment listed. 3) Graded school activity that can not be made up at any other time. A letter from the teacher must be provided.

Examples of Unexcused Absences

1) Being tardy to practice three times2) Missing two tumbling classes in a month without doing a make-up class3) Participation in a school sporting event *4) Non-contagious illness5) Homework or non-graded school activities6) Minor injuries **

Absences must not exceed the number provided for each monthly breakdown. Roll will be taken on a daily basis and practices missed over the alloted number will result in the card on file being charged quarterly. Any

practices above the numbers listed below will cost an additional $10 per practice missed.• May-August: 3 unexcused absences

• September-December: 3 unexcused absences • January-April: 2 unexcused absences

Excused absences will not be excused without the “National Stars absence form” turned in.

• All athletes who participate in other sports must turn their schedules in as soon as they receive them, or we will not work with their schedule. • During the competition season (November-April), allstars are NOT allowed to miss a practice for any reason, one week prior to a competition as well as one week after. Practices are mandatory the week of a competition. If an athlete misses practice during the week of a competition, that athlete can be replaced for that competition with no refunds. • If you miss more than the unexcused absences that are allowed, you will be charged $10 quarterly for each additional practice missed. We take this very seriously because one athlete missing from a practice, severely limits the progress of the team as a whole. If you know you will use one of your unexcused absences, you will need to fill out this form, and turn it in to the front desk at least one week prior to the missed practice.

Athlete’s Name: _______________________________________ Squad: _________________________

Date(s) you will be absent: ___________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Please explain your absence: __________________________________________________________________

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: _____________________________________ Date: __________________

For Office Use Only:

Excused: __________ Unexcused: ______________

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