Davis Handbook 25/26

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Competitive Environment

Competitive cheerleading brings a significant amount of pressure on competition days. At Davis, we strive to replicate that same level of intensity during our practices. Throughout the season, your athlete will engage with various alternates and team members rotating in and out of positions, creating the most competitive teams for the mat.

It is crucial for both your family and athlete to recognize that our coaches are committed to helping them reach their fullest potential, often believing in their abilities even more than they do themselves. We maintain high expectations for every athlete and will hold them accountable to these standards during each practice and competition.

We kindly ask that you ensure your family can meet our expectations before joining a team at Davis. If this commitment does not align with your family’s capabilities, we provide a range of other programs that may be more suitable.

Practice Expectations

Mandatory Practice

Guidelines at Davis

Starting in June, attendance at practices is MANDATORY. Many families in our program make significant sacrifices to ensure they never miss a practice, and we are seeking athletes who can bring that same commitment. Missing practices will hinder the progress of our teams, so we expect all athletes to be present at every session. Absences should only occur in cases of emergencies.

Practice Expectations

Punctuality

Practices at Davis will commence ON TIME, and we expect athletes to be prepared and ready before practice begins. Each minute an athlete arrives late detracts from valuable TEAM training time.

School Cheerleading

We are proud of the working relationship we have developed throughout the years with school coaches. Communication will be the key to success if your athlete will be enjoying the experience of both allstar and school cheerleading this season.

Special Events

We aim to create unforgettable experiences for our athletes beyond practices and competitions. Here are some exciting events to look forward to:

Davis Meet Your Team Halloween Trunk or Treat

Davis Showcase

CHEERSPORT Team Room

Individual Team Bondings Team Holiday Parties

Themed Practices Bid Reveals End of Season Awards Ceremony

Parent Support

We owe the opportunity to provide our athletes and their families with a unique, warm, and unforgettable season to YOU, the parents!

There will be plenty of volunteer opportunities available for you to engage and forge lifelong bonds and friendships.

We also aim to collaborate with you in navigating the emotions and feelings your athlete may experience this season. Competitive cheerleading is both a challenging and rewarding sport, offering valuable life lessons that our athletes can carry with them for years. We believe that quitting should never be an option mid-season once you commit to a team sport. There is always a way to help your athlete regain their motivation if they feel defeated or reluctant to return to practice. It's essential to be attentive to these feelings as practices intensify in October and November. With open lines of communication, we can ensure that your athlete feels happy, loved, acknowledged, and understood in this competitive environment!

New Score Sheet/Team Placements

In light of the significant scoring changes this season, our team selections and placements will be adjusted accordingly. Our aim is to remain competitive at all levels and with every team in our program. We are seeking well-rounded athletes at each level who can demonstrate perfect technique in tumbling, jumps, and stunting. New tumbling passes that highlight creativity and increased difficulty will be introduced at all levels, so even if you believe your athlete has reached their maximum potential at a level, rest assured there is still more to learn based on the updated scoring criteria.

This season, our objective is for each athlete to compete confidently on the competition stage. We do not anticipate moving many of our current athletes and teams up a level. Instead, we will focus on maximizing our teams to compete at the high caliber of competitions we have selected. For example, a strong level 2 athlete we seek for our level 2 teams should have nearly perfect tumbling technique, be capable of executing multiple level 2 tumble passes (including new, creative ones), demonstrate mental toughness and readiness for intensive coaching, contribute to all stunting elements in whichever position is deemed suitable, and have jumps that are progressing towards "level" height. We fully expect our advanced level 2 teams to include athletes who are either starting to work on or already have tucks. This indicates they are confident in their level 2 skills and ready to compete against the best level 2 athletes in the nation.

ELITE / USASF

MOST OF OUR ATHLETES participate in Traveling Teams which travel to out-of-state events and compete 7 times during the 20252026 season. Travel includes NCA , Worlds or Summit.

TUITION

Tuition is set at $170 per month for each athlete across ALL TEAMS, Levels 1 to 5. This fee covers two practices per week, along with an hour of tumbling included in the summer sessions. Specialty classes can be added for an extra fee of $50 after summer. Additional practices will be incorporated into the schedule starting in October, without any increase in tuition.

DISCOUNTS & SAVINGS

•Each sibling will receive 10% off tuition each month.

•Pay your annual tuition fees up front and save 5%off your total!

OTHER EXPENSES

•SEE PRICE SHEET

TRAVEL EXPENSES

All travel expenses for in-state and out-of-state competi- tions are the responsibility of each family.

RETURNING FAMILY INCENTIVE

A $50 referral fee will be credited to your account for EACH athlete you bring to DAVIS who participates for the season. Credit will be applied to your December statement.

PREP/ NOVICE / USASF

NEW OPTION :NonTraveling Teams

By popular demand, this 2ND OPTION is available for families that prefer NOT to travel out- of-state for competitions and for athletes who need an introduction year for allstars

This option is perfect for the entry-level athlete and for families that would like to join DAVIS but are not able to commit to cheerrelated travel at this time. We practice one day per week.

Gym Closure Schedule for 2025-2026

July 4th Break: June 30th-July 6

Halloween

October 31st

Thanksgiving Break: Nov 26th -29th

Christmas Break: Dec. 23rd-Jan. 1st

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES

Halloween Party 10/25

Showcase 11/23

Christmas Party VARIES

Team Pictures: April

Year-End Banquet: May

CHOREOGRAPHY

(End of June - July - AugustSeptember)

Dance choreography sessions will take place during regular practice in mid-September. Each team will have two choreography days, lasting 3 to 5 hours each.

Specific times and dates will be communicated via email once the team rosters for the new season are finalized.

HOW OFTEN DO WE PRACTICE?

•2 practices per week

•Prep/Novice 1 time a week

•(At coaches' discretion, extra practices may be added to the schedule. There will be no practices when the gym is closed.)

•ALL ATHLETS HAVE MANDATORY TUMBLING

WHEN DO WE FIND OUT OUR PRACTICE SCHEDULE AND TEAM?

You will receive a "Welcome" email with your practice schedule, team tumbling schedule and other important reminders. The season starts June 2nd

WHERE CAN I FIND AN "ABSENCE REQUEST FORM"?

On our website, under "SEASON 15"

WHAT IS A TEAM REP?

A Team Representative serves as the link between the coach and the parents. Each team has one designated Team Rep. Their responsibilities include organizing meeting spots at competitions, distributing wristbands, and facilitating team functions and communication. It's important to note that Team Reps do not engage in gym-related decisions, coaching matters, or accounting issues

Communication is important at DAVIS All Stars. To help us keep in touch with you on a regular basis, with date changes, and also in the event of an emergency, please fill out the form below. Your information will be kept strictly confidential. Thank you.

Clothing Sizes

Our athletes wear professional and uniform clothing consistently during practices and competitions. Please refer to the chart below and circle the size for each clothing item you require. Note that the blue sizes indicate youth sizes, while the red sizes represent adult sizes.

I,--------------------------------- ----------------------------------

(Print name of parent/legal guardian) (Print name of team member) understand and agree to the following:

•I understand and agree that tuition payments will be AUTOMATICALLY drafted and are due on the 28th prior to the new month (example: June Tuition due is May28th).

•I understand the Choreography Fee, Registration Fee, practice Clothes, Uniform/ Warm-ups and Bag, Local Competition Fees and Registrations Fees are all additional costs that are due on 15th of the month.

•I understand that I am subject to a late fee charge of 40.00 after the fifth of the designated month. Excessive tardiness in payments will be grounds for my child not competing, possible dismissal and my being sent to a professional collections agency.

•I also understand and agree that as a parent signing the contract; I AM solely responsible for the Tuition, Registration Fees, Travel Fees, Uniform/Warm-ups/practice Clothes, Choreography/Music, Local Competition Fees, and Camp Fees. All fees are Non-refundable.

•If I choose to leave the program prior to MAY2026, I am subject to a $500 buy-out fee plus the remainder of tuition for the season.

(Participant if 18 or older) Parent's Signature: Date: I understand and agree to allow Davis All Star Cheerleading to charge the card and / or bank check card (with a major credit card symbol) that I have provided below in the case that I do not get my payments in on the designated due dates. Davis All Star Cheerleading, Inc. will allow a 10-day grace period after the due date before charging the card. I understand that when I change my credit/ bank card on file, I must also complete a new financial agreement.

CREDIT CARD □VISA □ MASTERCARDACCOUNT NUMBER

ON CREDIT CARDEXPIRATION DATE ON CARD

ADDRESSCITY, STATE AND ZIP

□Please charge my card listed above for all the Fees and Tuition.

□Please charge this card monthly, according to the payment schedule.

Signature of person on card--------------------------------------------------------

Parent/Legal Guardian of------------------------------------------ (PRINT Name of Team Member)

PRINT Name of Parent/Legal Guardian----------------------------------------------------

SIGNATURE of Parent/Legal Guardian)

ABSENCES

Attendance is crucial to team success. An "absent request" form must be filled out prior to the missed practice. One unexcused Absences = $25 fine. No practice can be missed two weeks prior to any competition.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

•School function that affects grade •Family emergencies

•Vacation during summer

VACATIONS

Vacations are prohibited during the competition season unless the gym is closed and the athlete has obtained approval from their coaches. It is essential to discuss any vacation plans with your coaches at any time.

Furthermore, any requests for summer vacations must be submitted in writing at least two weeks prior to the missed practice(s).

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES DISCIPLINE

•School dance

• Traffic

•Too much homework

•Feeling tired

•Don't have a ride

TARDIES

DON'T BE LATE, please.

In the event of an injury, it is the parent's responsibility to obtain professional assistance. Each athlete is required to have their own medical insurance. After consulting with a physician, please submit an evaluation of the athlete's injury or status to Davis All Stars. If a serious injury occurs, a doctor's release is necessary.

If any of the above rules are compromised, the following actions will occur:

•1st Violation: athlete will be sent home

•2nd Violation: The athlete may be removed from the team or entire program.

TRAVEL / COMPETITIONS

During the competition season, cheerleaders will be asked to travel. Some athletes will travel to national events out of the state. In this case, a separate rule sheet is handed out closer to the time of competition, it is the responsibility of each team member and his/her family. All Team members will wear the DAVIS All-Star clothing to each function. Uniforms articles should be packed neatly into your team bag. All team members will stay together with the coaches and follow

*BOYFRIENDS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ATTEND COMPETITIONS* Travel Regulations.

* theme parks are also not allowed while traveling*

UNIFORMS & ATTIRE

Please keep all All-Star Clothing, Warm-Ups and Uniform in goodcondition. Please report any lost damaged uniform items to your coach.The cost of replacement will be the responsibility of the cheerleader. Please wear ASSIGNED gear to practice. (No jeans or jean shorts ... ) NO jewelry to practice. DAVIS ALLSTARS assumes NO responsibility of lost jewelry or any valuables. *NO SHORTS ALLOWED

PRACTICES

Parents are not allowed to come onto the floor for any reason. You may enter 10 minutes prior to practice ending.

TEAM PLACEMENT

All athletes are placed on a team at the discretion of the coaches. Age experience & ability all factor into placement. Please understand that athletes may be repositioned, moved or replaced at any time at the discretion of the coaches. Any changes are made to benefit the team as a whole.

Cheer Fee’s

•A schedule of payments is listed in this handbook. All monthly fees are due the 28th of the month. Please make all payments in the payment box located in the parent viewing area. You will receive a monthly statement of your account with all payments listed. (We will invoice you on the 27th of each month.) Please keep all copies in the event of a question or a discrepancy. Please make all checks payable to Davis Allstars.

•A late fee of $40 will be assessed for all payments made after the 5th. All other fees are due on

EXACT due date. You may pay by cash, check, credit card or money order. Parents and responsible adults will be asked to sign a financial contract. Each person signing the contract will be responsible for keeping his/her child's account current. Please make all checks payable to Davis, Inc.

•Monthly Tuition cannot be pro-rated for any reason.

•Tuition, Choreography, Camp and Nationals fees are nonrefundable.

•By the 5th of each month, your account must be up to date. Otherwise, athlete will be moved to an alternate position.

COMMUNICATION

As a parent, you will receive information in several ways, such as, monthly newsletters and emails from your coach or Team Rep. Check www.davisallstargym.com for new updates as well.

FUNDRAISING

Occasionally, there are opportunities to participate in fundraisers that require youreffort outside of cheer. Profits resulting from your help will be directly posted to your account. Any surplus of funds raised can be used as gym credit.

TRANSPORTATION

All transportation/accommodations to local competitions are the solely the responsibility of each family. We will make every effort to provide information in a timely manner. However, if a competition is cancelled or resched- uled, Davis All-Stars will not be responsible for reimbursement for any reason.

PRACTICES

There is no designated viewing area. Parents and friends are requested to remain outside the training zone. We aim for your child to maximize their practice time, which requires their complete focus. Distractions can impact the entire team and may pose safety concerns.

If a parent or anyone is seen speaking negatively about a team member, coach, another parent, or cheerleader, they will be addressed and may be asked to leave. Continued negative behavior will result in the child being removed from the team, as we do not tolerate such conduct. In cases of verbal assault or threats directed at a student, coach, or parent, the family will be dismissed from the program.

PARENTAL SUPPORT

Your commitment and encouragement are equally vital to us as they are to your child!

We invite all parents to come together and support every Davis team. Additionally, we encourage you to wear Davis All-Star apparel during competitions to show your support.

It is essential to demonstrate respect towards the coaching staff, other teams, and the hosting organizations, as you are representing Davis All-Stars and your child.

PARENT INITIALS

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

The sale or creation of your own DAVIS clothing is prohibited. This restriction includes team names and any resemblance to logos, affiliations, or programs. Parents, athletes, and staff who wish to participate in a contest while wearing the DAVIS uniform or representing The DAVIS All Stars in any media must obtain prior permission from the Owner.

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

DAVIS ALLSTAR ACCOUNTS

The Davis All-Stars is actively working on expanding our social media presence. While we truly value all the likes, comments, and shares we receive, we also recognize the potential dangers of social media for both children and adults. To foster an open conversation aimed at ensuring your family's safety and peace of mind, we have outlined some important rules and information. Please INITIAL each paragraph below to confirm that you have read and understood these guidelines. Thank you.

INITIALS

We utilize social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and others to showcase our sport to a global audience. Some of our communications are intended for internal purposes, focusing on team planning and sharing uplifting messages. Meanwhile, other posts are promotional, targeting the wider public.

INITIALS

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

ATHLETE ACCOUNTS

Many of our athletes, with the consent of their parents, manage their own social media accounts. We value their ability to connect, share ideas, and support one another. However, we firmly discourage any type of bullying, negative comments, criticism, use of foul language, or sharing inappropriate images. Such behavior is not only harmful but can also lead to removal from the team.

PARENT ACCOUNTS

Engaging in social media responsibly can be enjoyable. We can set a positive example by reducing our screen time, focusing on the real people in our lives, and sharing respectful content. In this spirit, parents of our athletes are not allowed to make negative remarks about cheer coaches, cheer athletes, cheer programs, event producers, or event outcomes. All posts related to the gym and cheerleading, in general, should maintain a respectful tone.

INITIALS

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

SAFETY AND PEACE OF MIND

Experts warn that excessive use of social media and online platforms can lead to significant negative effects. Individuals of all ages, including youth, teens, and adults, may experience anxiety, envy, depression, feelings of isolation, and even thoughts of self-harm or suicide. We suggest that families establish a personalized internet usage pledge. We encourage parents to maintain direct access to their children's email, social media, and browsing history, reviewing this information regularly. Additionally, we advocate for families and friends to spend quality time together offline, engaging in face-to-face conversations, actively listening, playing together, and nurturing loving, meaningful relationships. That's something we can all LIKE and SHARE!

Important Reminder Days DATES CLOSED

May 27th-May 29th

TeamReveal: Evaluations:

May 30th ONLINE

1st Day of Mandatory Practice :

June 2nd , 2025

Halloween Party:

October 25th, 2025 @gym

Davis Showcase :

November 23rd ,2025

Christmas Party :

VARY PER TEAM

Uniform Fitting:

August 11th-15th

Summer Break :

June 30th -July 6th

September 1, 2025

October 31, 2025

Labor Day : Halloween; Thanksgiving:

November 26th-29th ,2025

Holiday Break:

December 23 - January 1, 2026

MANDATORY Practices will resume January 2, 2026

Choreography Dates

*Elite DATES TO KEEP OPEN

July 21st-25th

July 28th-August 1st

August 4th-8th

Parent Meeting@First practice

* Prep/Novice Dates

August 15h -18th

August 22nd-25th

DAVIS ALLSTARS REFERRAL PROGRAM

At Davis we like to give back for your referral, as a token of our appreciation for your referrals, Davis Allstars is offering a $50.00 tuition discount for each qualifying referral.

THE PROCESS

Each referral, you will be gifted a one time $50 discount off of your monthly tuition.

please see below guidelines

• The new member cannot be current or previous members of Davis Allstars.

The referral may not be a sibling of an existing member. Referrals only pertain to new FAMILY.

All parties new and referring member must complete this form prior to turning in form. New referral must be registered in the program for 2 months in order to receive credit.

DAVIS ALLSTARS REFERRAL PROGRAM FORM

Referred by Name (Please Print):

Referred by Signature:

New Member Name (Please Print): -----------------------

New Member Signature:

By completing this referral form, both the New Member and the Referrer confirm their participation in the Davis Allstars Referral Program and accept the terms and conditions outlined above. Both parties acknowledge that all specified terms and conditions must be fulfilled for the referred individual to qualify for their tuition discount.

Referral

Date:

Thank you for joining the DAVIS FAMILY! At Davis, our mission is to deliver the ultimate Allstar experience for athletes of every age and skill level. We are dedicated to making the sport enjoyable, safe, and uplifting, fostering teamwork, commitment, selfconfidence, and personal growth. Our dedicated Davis staff genuinely cares for each child who enters our facility, and we pledge to challenge and encourage every athlete to reach their fullest potential.

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