Bournemouth Elite

Bournemouth Elite

Senior Teams

2013/2014

Welcome Pack

and

Tryout Information

Welcome to Bournemouth Elite!!

Thank you for showing an interest in our senior programme for the upcoming year. We are really excited to meet you and welcome you into the programme. This is a very exciting year for us as we have grown so much that we are now in need of a second senior team! J

We are pleased to invite you to our senior team tryouts;

Live tryouts

Date: Tuesday 6th August 2013
Time: 6:30-9:30
Location: Blandford Gymnastics Club, DT11 7UZ
Cost: £6
What you need to bring: Cheerleading appropriate clothing and enthusiasm! You will also need to bring your registration form, code of conduct, waiver form and if you are new to the programme a photo (so we know who you are after tryouts )

This will be an informal tryout to assess ability, attitude and potential. So come along and have fun! There is jumps and dance to learn which are on the facebook event; https://www.facebook.com/events/203039859857878/)

We will be placing all potential athletes within a team, tryouts is to help us determine which one will give you the best season possible.

The levels of the teams we will be having will depend on who joins us for tryouts. So for the purposes of this letter they will be referred to as intermediate and advanced.

Video Tryouts

For those of you unable to join us on the day there is an option to do a video try out.

This will need to include;

·  The Dance and Jumps being released for tryouts

·  A demonstration of your stunting ability – these can be anything you have previously done, they do not have to be of a specific stunt sequence.

·  A demonstration of your standing and running tumble ability – If you’re concerned about this don’t be - Just show us what you can do, if it’s a forward roll, put it in there!!

Make sure you introduce yourself and make it clear in the videos which person you are. A really easy way to do this if you have a smart phone is to use an app called videofy me, it is a really easy way to put video clips together.

You will also need to make sure we have the registration form, code of conduct, waiver and photo. The cost for this is also £6. This can be bank transferred (details on request), cheque (written out to Zoe Dehnert or Sarah Baines) or cash. These must also be submitted by the date of tryouts. (06/08/13) Any issues with this please contact us in advance of this date.

Please send your forms to;

Bournemouth Elite Cheer

92 Kimmeridge Ave

Parkstone

Poole

BH12 3NX

Bournemouth Elite 2013/2014 Season

You need to check all this information carefully as you will be expected to attend all sessions and competitions throughout the year.

Your coaches for this season are –

·  Advanced; Grahm Baines (07883512456) & Rachel Baber (07411796974)

·  Intermediate; Sarah Baines (07746856353) & Zoe Dehnert (07841409244)

Team Training

Advanced Team: Tuesdays 6.30 – 9.30 (Venue TBC)

Training for this team will start on 3/09/13

Intermediate team: Thursdays 6.30 – 9.30 (venue TBC)

Training for this team will start on 05/09/13

Both teams: Alternate Mondays 6.30 – 9.30

Gymstars Gymnastics Academy

Unit 32 Haviland Road,

Ferndown Industrial Estate,

Wimborne, Dorset,

BH21 7RQ

This will start on 02/09/2013 and be on every other week.

Competitions

The competitions we will be entering this year are;

·  FC Heart of England, Worcester, 15-16/02/14 (Seniors compete 16th)

·  BCA Westerns, Exeter, 01/03/14

·  FC Nationals, Bournemouth, 12-13/07/14 (Seniors compete on 12th)

We will also be doing a Christmas showcase in December

There will be extra training sessions in the run up to competition at a gym with a larger sprung floor to give us the opportunity to practice in conditions as similar to comp floor as possible.

These training sessions will be in the week or two before each competition, dates to be confirmed.

Costs

As I’m sure you’re all aware there is a lot involved in the cost of cheerleading with competitions, training etc. Here is a cost breakdown of the year.

Uniforms;

·  Female; £70

·  Male; £75

These will be split into two payments, due on Monday 16th September and Monday 14thOctober. For girls these will be two payments of £35, and for males this will be an initial payment of £40 & a further payment of £35.

Girls will also need a bow these cost £8 and payment for this will be due 28/10/13

People will need cheerleading shoes, we do not mind what style you choose to wear, they just need to be plain white.

Competition entry;

·  FC Heart of England –Approx £40 (TBC)

·  BCA Westerns - £25 for one routine, £18 for an additional routine (i.e. if you’re doing both routines – this type of discount is likely to apply to FC but they haven’t released this information yet.)

·  FC Nationals – Approx £40 (TBC)

These will all be due in a few months before each competition we will have to give you this information when the information has been announced.

There will also be cost involved with travelling to and from competitions. We will usually provide an option of a coach but it is up to you if you choose to use this or make your own way.

Training Costs for this season are divided into 10 payments of £40; these are due by the first training session of each month (Sept – Jun). This includes; Normal weekly training fees, extra training session fees, showcase fees, 2 t-shirts, your BCA ID card and your routine music. (This works out at less than £2.00 per hour for your weekly training sessions)

If you are cross competing in two teams within the programme these costs are as follows;

Two senior teams; 10 payments of £62

A senior team & the junior team; 10 payments of £56 (this is dependent on junior training remaining at 3hours, you will be advised of any changes)

Tryout Registration Form

Please Print Clearly

I would like to try out to be in (Circle one): One team Two teams

Personal Information

Name:______Birth Date:_____/_____/____

Address:______

______Postcode:______

Phone Number:______

Email:______

T-Shirt size (S/M/L etc) ______

Emergency Contact Information

Name: ______Relationship: ______

Phone Number:______

Email:______

Medical Information

Any current or past medical information relevant to training/medical emergency:______

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Code of Conduct 2013/2014

Cheerleading is a team sport and, as such, everyone must be aiming to work together to achieve the same goals.

This code of conduct allows us to all work together in a friendly and productive environment to progress to the best of our ability.

As a member of Bournemouth Elite I agree to;

·  Attend all training sessions.

o  In your absence your team is unable to train fully. We have amended training times this year to assist with this by not having training on a weekend. So, we expect you to be able to be organised and organise your homework/coursework/deadlines around this.

§  Excused Absence

§  Graded School Event

§  Illness with fever/vomiting

§  Family death/serious illness

§  Unexcused Absence

§  Birthdays

§  Family/friend celebrations/parties

§  Homework/Revising (you may bring work to training if you wish)

o  We will continue to operate the three strikes rule this season. If you miss a session due to an unacceptable reason you will be issued a strike. If you get three strikes there will be a penalty.

o  If you know you are going to be absent please inform you coach as far in advance as possible – No training is to be missed in the 3 weeks prior to competition without exceptional circumstance.

·  Understand that I represent Bournemouth Elite at all times and will act accordingly

·  Keep my body healthy and will not show up to training with self inflicted illness.

·  Be a good role model for other cheerleaders and show good sportsmanship

·  Be supportive of my team mates in progressing their skills and encourage them at all times

·  Not gossip about anyone within the team

·  Be polite and courteous to and about other teams and their squad members

·  Not let personal problems affect training

·  Accept that the coaches decisions are final

o  Any concerns you have with these are to be brought up outside of training hours.

·  Pay all my fees on time

·  Accept that should I choose to leave the team or are asked to leave the team due to failure to comply with the above code all money previously paid to Bournemouth Elite will not be refunded, this includes but is not limited to; uniform, training fees, and competition fees.

I understand that by signing the following agreement I must follow the code stated above. I also understand that, if the code is not followed, I could be asked to leave the team.

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Cheerleader Name Cheerleader signature

Waiver/Release Form

In consideration of ______,

myself / my child, being allowed to participate in any way in the Bournemouth Elite Cheerleading program, related events and activities, the undersigned

acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees to the following:

I realize that cheerleading is a vigorous physical activity that involves running,

jumping, kicking, lifting and rotation; coordinated body movements (tumbling,

gymnastic skills, etc.).

I understand that participation in cheerleading involves certain inherent risks and

that regardless of the precautions taken by the Bournemouth Elite Cheerleading Program or the participants some injuries may occur. These injuries include but are not limited to:

1. Sprains, strained muscles

2. Broken bones, dislocated joints

3. Permanent disability

4. Quadriplegia

5. Death

These injuries may result from hazards such as but not limited to:

1. Stepping on uneven ground

2. Falling or being dropped by team mate

3. Being struck or run into by a team mate

Adhering to the following safety rules may lessen the likelihood of such injuries:

1. Wear clothes that allow you to move freely (no jeans)

2. Wear appropriate cheer shoes/trainers (no sandals or flip flops)

3. Keep hair off shoulders (wear in pony tail, pigtails, etc.)

4. Do not wear jewellery (earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc.)

5. Properly warm up before practices or competitions

6. No stunting without a coach or adult spotter’s help

7. No "horseplay" during practices or competitions

8. No posting on any forums, by any cheerleaders, team mates, siblings, adults or

parents associated with Bournemouth Elite Cheer

9. No derogatory posting on any social networking sites (e.g. Facebook, twitter

etc.) towards the Bournemouth Elite Cheer Program, team mates or any other cheerleader/ programmes (this will result in removal from the team)

10. No Bullying

I willing agree to comply with the program's stated and customary terms and

conditions for participation. In order to properly protect my own/ my child’s

safety and that of fellow participants, I agree to follow these rules as well as any

others that may be given by my own/ my child’s coach, official, of the Bournemouth Elite Cheerleading Program.

Further, in recognition of the importance of shared responsibility for safety, I will

remove myself / my child and immediately report any noted deviations from the

safety rules as well as any observed hazardous conditions or equipment to the

coach, or the named person in charge of Bournemouth Elite Cheerleading Program.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING DOCUMENT. I HAVE HAD THE

OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND HAVE THEM ANSWERED. I AM

CONFIDENT THAT I FULLY KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND APPRECIATE THE RISKS

INVOLVED IN ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN CHEERLEADING. HAVING BEEN INFORMED of the above, I / I the parent of the above-named registrant do hereby give my approval of my own/ my child’s participation in any and all of the activities during the current 2013-2014 season.

I ASSUME ALL THE RISKS AND HAZARDS INCIDENTAL TO THE CONDUCT OF THE

ACTIVITIES, and I, for myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs,

assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, do further RELEASE, ABSOLVE,

INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS the Bournemouth Elite Cheerleading Program, the organizers, sponsors, supervisors, volunteers, other participants, advertisers,

officials, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct

practices, events and competition, any or all of them. In case of injury to myself/

my child’s, I HEREBY WAIVE ALL CLAIMS against the organizers, the sponsors, or

any of the supervisors appointed by them. I am voluntarily requesting permission

for myself/ my child to participate and compete.

UNDERSTANDING OF RISK

I understand the seriousness of the risks involved in participating in this program,

my personal responsibilities for adhering to rules and regulation, and accept

them as a cheerleader.

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Signature of cheerleader Print Name Date

Or parent/Guardian if under 18