Universal Sonics All Star Cheerleading

2013-2014

Universal Sonics… One Heartbeat

Our Mission To provide a comprehensive and well-rounded competitive cheer program!

Our winning combination of the area’s most successful cheerleading and gymnastics program, top notch instructors with years of cheerleading, gymnastics, dance

and coaching experience at all levels, will lead athletes to individual and team success!

Our Goals To offer your athlete safe, challenging and progressive cheerleading program, whether it is

your first cheerleading experience or you have been cheering for many years. Team members will learn how to dedicate themselves as an individual and as part of a team. They will learn to set and reach goals with the help of their teammates and their coaches. We strive to help each individual reach his or her personal and athletic potential. Our goal is not only to develop the best team possible, but also to promote self-discipline, self-esteem, character, integrity, team work and commitment in a fun and safe environment. Our team members will work hard to

prepare for some of the most competitive competitions in the Country.

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“Training Young Athletes for over 32 years in Lake Havasu City!”

Making Memories that Last a Lifetime

Season 6

2013-2014 General Tryout Information: Welcome to Universal Sonics All Stars. We are delighted that you have considered to join our program. Our mission at Universal is to enrich the lives of the children and their families through the sport of competitive cheerleading. Our goal each day is to teach our athletes the value of commitment, hard work, integrity, leadership, self-confidence, positive attitude and a love for the sport. Each and every family is important to our program and us. The tryout atmosphere will be relaxed and comfortable. Although there can be a certain level of stress during this process, we will do our best to ensure each athlete performs to the best of their ability. In order to do this, we feel it is best to close tryouts to the general public. Therefore, only the athletes that are trying out will be allowed in the tryout area at the designated times. Thank you for your support in this matter. The Universal coaches are confident in the placement of our athletes. The best interest of our athletes comes first at Universal. If you have any concerns about the placement of YOUR athlete, you may communicate them to the coaches via email. A follow up phone call will be made to you if needed. Each athlete will be judged on the following skills: motions, jumps, standing tumbling, and running tumbling learned at the clinic on Saturday May 11th. Cheerleaders’ skills will be assessed and they will be placed on a team accordingly. The skill level of the majority of the team determines team levels. Levels are decided by the team’s coach and may change throughout the season. Universal reserves the right to evaluate all cheerleaders on their previous years of participation. Attendance, attitude, conduct and skills are just some of the areas that will be looked at. All current Universal Sonics athletes must attend tryouts to be considered for placement on a team. Must bring the following items to or prior to Try Outs:

• Try$Out$Form$• Attach$a$School$Photo$• Attach$a$Copy$of$athletes$birth$certificate$to$tryout$form$• Rules$and$Regulation$Form$located$in$this$packet$$

Try Out Attire: Sonics Apparel Top or Plain Black Top and Black Bottoms Looking forward to another fun and successful season!

Team Placement Details All teams at Universal Sonics are built based upon placing each team in a position to score as high as possible in competition. Each team must be able to stunt, jump, tumble, dance, etc. at a level that will enable them to maximize the score sheet. Please trust the Universal staff to build teams that will be successful in the competition arena. Though we try to move athletes as little as possible, there WILL BE movement within our program of athletes from one workout group to another potentially all the way until choreography begins. In certain cases, moves may still be made after choreography. Our focus is to build the strongest teams possible and to make sure each athlete is placed on a team where they can excel and have a positive experience. Each team is in need of flyers, bases, and back spots. There are situations where one may not have the tumbling skills for a specific team but has the stunting ability; therefore that athlete may make a team based on the position available. Guidelines: • The age of the competitor as of August 31, 2013 will be the age used for

competition purposes throughout the 2013-2014 season for all divisions. • Individuals that are graduating high school but that are still 18 years old and under

as of August 31, 2013 ARE allowed to tryout for a senior level team. For example, if you are graduating high school but you do not turn 19 until after August 31, 2013 you are still eligible to cheer on a Senior level team for 2013-2014

• Per USASF to be eligible for a senior team, athletes must be at least 10 years old by

August 31, 2013 • Levels of teams, training groups, times and days will be decided upon after tryouts. • Teams will be selected based on age, current ability, and future potential. Can’t make tryouts? If you are unable to attend during your designated tryout session, please contact us at 928-453-1313 or email us at havasusonics@gmail.com

Additional Information

Building Strength, Discipline, and Character ~ Athlete ~ Team ~ Family ~ One Heartbeat ~

All Star Cheer Teams typically consist of 15-32 athletes performing a

2 minute 30 second long routine for a panel of judges. Routines contain tumbling, stunting, jumps, and dance.

Teams are divided into age divisions and skill levels. This provides all teams equal opportunity for success at

competitions in divisions with teams of their same age and ability.

Age Break Down for Divisions Age as of August 31, 2013

Tiny- 5 and under Mini- 8 and under

Youth- 11 and under Junior- 14 and under Senior- 18 and under

(Per USASF to compete on a Senior Team Athletes must be at least 10 prior to August 31st)

If you will be gone for the summer for vacations ect. or have any further questions, please inform the office at 453-1313

Practice times and days for all athletes will be posted on our website at www.universalgymnasticslakehavasu.com no later than Tuesday May 14th!

Practices will begin Wednesday May 15th!

TUMBLING We Specialize in Tumbling!

At Universal we believe that gymnastics and tumbling are the core foundation for a strong cheerleader!

We offer LARGE DISCOUNTS for Cheer/Gymnastics/Tumbling combo packages!

Universal Sonics All Stars TRAINING HOURS

TUITION

2013-2014

Sonics Training Hours and Tuition LEVEL 1 TEAMS

TRAIN 2 DAYS PER WEEK (3 HOURS PER WEEK)

TUITION: $80/4 WEEKS

LEVEL 2 TEAMS TRAIN 2 DAYS PER WEEK

(4 HOURS PER WEEK) *Increase in Hours this Season*

TUITION: $110/4 WEEKS

LEVEL 3 TEAMS TRAIN 2 DAYS PER WEEK

(4 HOURS PER WEEK)

TUITION: $110/4 WEEKS

LEVEL 4 TEAMS TRAIN 2 DAYS PER WEEK

(4 HOURS PER WEEK)

TUITION: $110/4WEEKS

**Training Hours: Changes for 2013-2014 Season**

Tiny Level 1 Team will increase training hours to 3 hours per week. All Level 2 Teams will increase training hours to 4 hours per week.

The New Seasons Divisions, Levels and Training Group

days and times will be created and announced following try out clinics!

If you are interested in being a cross over athlete (competing on 2 teams), please indicate on your try out form.

The Fee to train on 2 teams is $25 per 4 weeks.

Any additional tumbling class or recreational gymnastics class will be offered a discount from regular price $40 to discounted price of $25 per 4 weeks.

Please see front desk for Invitational Gymnastics and Sonics Gymnastics Discounts

All Cheer Practices are closed to Spectator Viewing with the exception of the last

15 minutes. The purpose of this is to enhance maximum productivity.

Universal Sonics All Stars

Program Rules & Regulations 2013-2014

Parent/Cheerleader Code of Conduct:

Athlete and Parent Please Initial: • If you have a concern or question, with anything, please do not hesitate to contact the gym, your coach, the all star director or the owner via email or in person. Please do not send a text message. We are here for YOU. ______ ______ • It is your responsibility to wear the appropriate practice wear to every practice. ______ ______ • Please NO negativity about any other teams (all star or school), NO negativity about a child on your team or another team. NO complaining about coaches and staff. It is much better to address a problem than to listen or create negativity. ______ ______ • Please No profanity or abusive language. ______ ______ • Please arrive at all practices, competitions or any scheduled event on time. Punctuality is a MUST. ______ ______ • All squad and routine decisions are left to the discretion of the coaches. ______ ______ • Please feel free to talk to your coach about anything; just remember to do it at the appropriate times. For example, approaching a coach in the middle of a practice would not be an appropriate time. Another athletes position will not be up for discussion. ______ ______ • Please: Never post any negative comments on any websites, face book, twitter, etc. Universal has zero tolerance for athletes to have any inappropriate photos or language on the internet. ______ ______ • Posting Universal Sonics All Star music, choreography, routines, stunts, competition routines etc on any websites will not be permitted. This includes, but is not limited to “Face Book”, “You Tube”, etc. ______ ______ • Every year we go through losses and additions of team members. The dismissal/addition of a team member is solely the coach’s decision. ______ ______ • Practices may be changed or added at any time during the season. ______ ______ • Please do not bring valuables to the gym; we are not responsible for unattended or lost items. ______ ______ • Each athlete will be assigned a cubby or locker to keep their cheer shoes in. It is their responsibility to put their shoes away at the end of their practice. We have had several issues with missing shoes due to athletes not putting their shoes away. Please make sure your athletes name is written inside their shoes, and practice attire. ______ ______

Program Rules & Regulations Continue • Only cheerleaders and coaches are allowed on the gym floor. ______ ______ • Please do not yell onto the floor or try to make contact from the parent viewing area during the last 15 minutes of viewing practice. This is extremely distracting to all involved. ______ ______ • It is the parent’s responsibility to know what details regarding their team. Check your emails regularly. We spend many hours typing up detailed information to ensure you have all the appropriate information to be informed of all details. ______ ______ • With holding a child from a practice or a competition should never be used as a form of punishment. This is not an individual sport and with holding an athlete from practice would be a punishment for all athletes on the team. ______ ______

• Parents, relatives, friends and cheerleaders please do not speak with competition officials for any reason. Only coaches and athletes are allowed in the warm up area at competition. ______ ______ • Parents are never to represent Universal Sonics All Stars under any circumstances concerning accommodations, competitions or any other situation. ______ ______ • Each Team will have Team Moms. Team Moms are to assist the coaches, athletes and families during competitions and we ask that you treat each team mom with respect. Direct your questions to them and not the coaches at competition events only. If they are unable to help you, they will then approach the coaches. ______ ______ • All Universal Sonics cheerleaders and family/friends will show good sportsmanship at all times. ______ ______ • Please do not question of the coaching staff’s decisions at competitions. There is a 24 hour holding period to question ANY issues at a competition. Please do not approach, text or gossip about any problems that may have taken place at a competition. Also, remember, though we may feel we may not have placed where we feel our teams should have, it is a matter of opinion from judges and is out of our control. Do not approach a coach or send a text message or email until Monday after 3pm. ______ ______ • I have read and agree to all fees and expectations within the Universal Sonics Cheer Packet.

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• Universal may change, add or subtract any rule at any time. ______ ______

Athlete Signature, _______________________________ Date, __________

Parent Signature, _______________________________ Date, __________

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, POLITE MANNERS AND A KIND DISPOSITION

ARE MANDATORY AT ALL COMPETITIONS AND PRACTICES.

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Athlete’s Name__________________________________________ DOB______/_______/_______ Age as of 8/31/2013________ 2013/2014 School Grade________ Parent’s Name____________________________________________ Parent’s Phone_____________________________ Parent’s Email __________________________________________________ Athlete Information Cheer Experience Yes No Previous Team_______________ Level ________________ (Experience not required)

Experienced*Stunting*Position:""(Circle"all"that"apply) Flyer Base Back Spot Standing Tumbling Skill(s) (Circle all that apply)

Level 1 Cartwheel Round Off Bridge Kick Over Back Walk Over

Level 2 Standing Back Handspring Back Walkover Back Handspring

Level 3 Back Handspring Step Out Round Off Back Hand Spring Back Tuck

Toe Touch 2 Back Handsprings

Level 4 Standing Tuck Standing Back Handspring Back Tuck

Toe Touch into Back Handspring Back Tuck

Running Tumbling Skill(s) (Circle all that apply) Level 1 Cartwheel Round Off

Cartwheel or Round Off into Bridge Kick Over or Back walkover

Level 2 Round Off Back Hand spring

Level 3 Front Tuck Round Off Back Tuck

Round Off Back Handspring Tuck

Level 4 Round Off Lay Out Round Off Back Handspring Lay Out

Front Tuck Step Out into Layout

Are you interested in being a cross over (Competing on a 2nd team) if the opportunity is available? YES NO

Clinics and Try Outs are closed to Spectator viewing on May 11th and 12th ____________ Sonics Try Out Checklist: (Parents Initials)

Copy of Birth Certificate Sonics Program Rules and Regulations Athlete School Photo

Attach Photo Here

Camp Starts Monday Sign Up at Front Desk

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New! Sonics Cheer Prep Camp

Camp Starts Monday, April 29th! Universal will be offering a 2 week action filled Cheer Skills Camp! 2 additional weeks of training will also be provided to all registered campers! The Camp will be offered to those who are motivated to

increase their skill level in tumbling, stunting, jumps, flying and motions in just weeks! Additional camp activities include a gym sleepover, an open gym and a camp T-Shirt!

REGISTER NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED!

2013-2014 Sonics All Star Try Outs Tryout Clinics Saturday, May 11th

Informal Tryouts Sunday, May 12th

Skills Camp&Tryouts! With Special Guest Cheer and Tumbling Specialist

“Malcolm” From Sacramento California!

Mac Ruiz Photography

Cheer Tryouts!

FOR ALL CAMP AND TRYOUT REGISTRATION FORMS AND DETAILS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

WWW.UNIVERSALGYMNASTICSLAKEHAVASU.COM