DAVIS ALLSTAR 2024-2025 HANDBOOK
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WELCOME TO THE DAVIS FAMILY! Practice Expectations
School Cheerleading
Mandatory Practices Practices at Davis are MANDATORY starting JUNE. Most families in our program make sacrifices to NEVER miss a practice and we are looking for athletes who can match that same energy. Missing practices will slow down the progression of our teams and we expect all athletes to attend every practice. Absences should be reserved for emergencies only. Punctuality Practices will start ON TIME at Davis and we expect athletes to be ready to go PRIOR to the start of practice. Every minute your athlete is late is a minute taken away from TEAM training.
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.
Practice Wear Athletes are required to wear assigned practice clothes to every mandatory practice starting August. Extra practice wear will be given out and charged to your account if your athlete is in the wrong attire. Competitive Practice Environment
Competitive cheerleading is a high pressure sport on competition days. At Davis we like to cultivate that atmosphere within our practices as well. Your athlete will have alternates and other team members switching in and out of positions all season long to ensure that we put the most competitive teams on the mat. It is important that your family and athlete have the mindset that our coaches want our athletes to be the best version of themselves and we believe in our athletes most times more than they do. Our expectations are high for every athlete and we will hold them accountable every practice and competition to that standard. We ask that you ensure your family can follow through with our practice expectations BEFORE committing to a team at Davis. We have many other programs that we offer if this is not a commitment your family can fully make.
Special Events We strive to make our athletes season memorable outside of practice and competitions. Some of the events you can look forward to enjoying include: 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 C eremony Parent Support We are able to give our athletes and families a unique, warm and unforgettable season because of YOU, the parents! There will be numerous volunteer opportunities to get involved and make life long bonds and friendships. We also like to partner with you to help navigate through emotions and feelings your athlete may have this season. Competitive cheerleading is a challenging but very rewarding sport that comes with many life lessons our athletes can use for years to come. Our expectation is that quitting should never be an option midseason if you commit to a team sport. There is always a solution that can get your athlete back on track if they are feeling defeated or have a lack of desire to return to practice. Pay close attention to these feelings once practices start getting hard in October/November. With open communication lines we can keep your athlete happy and feeling loved, seen and heard in this competitive atmosphere!
New Score Sheet/Team Placements Due to the MAJOR scoring changes this season,our team selections and placements will be altered to fit that criteria. Our goal is to be competitive at every level and with every team in our program.We are looking for WELL ROUNDED athletes at each level who can demonstrate PERFECT technique in tumbling, jumps and stunting abilities. New tumbling passes that showcase more creativity and difficulty will be introduced at every level so even if you think your athlete has "maxed out" a level, we can assure you there is more to learn based on the new scoring requirements! Our goal this season is for each athlete to compete CONFIDENTLY on the competition stage. We do not plan to level up many of our current athletes and teams. We will be using a mentality of maxing out our teams to compete at the high caliber of competitions we have chosen. Here is an example for reference: A solid level 2 athlete that we are looking for to build our level 2 teams should have near perfect tumbling technique, be able to execute multiple level 2 tumble passes (including new, creative ones}, be mentally tough and ready to be coached hard, be able to contribute to all stunting elements in whatever position we see fit and have jumps that are working towards "level" height. We fully expect our advanced level 2 teams to have athletes on the team who have started working or already have tucks. This means they are confident in their level 2 skills and ready to compete them against the best level 2 athletes in the nation. We will be reserving up to one stunt group of non tumblers per team. This means that non tumbling positions will be much harder to secure this season. Athletes who do not have tumbling skills that match their stunting skills should expect to be placed on the level where they can fully contribute in all categories.
ELITE / USASF MOST OF OUR ATHLETES participate in Traveling Teams which travel to out-of-state events and compete 7 times during the 2024-2025 season. Travel includes NCA , Worlds or Summit. TUITION Tuition of $150 per month per athlete is paid monthly for ALL TEAMS Level 1 - 5. Tuition includes 2 practices per week plus an hour of tumbling built into summer practices. Specialty classes are available for an additional $50 fee, after summer. Additional practices are added to the schedule in October. This does not increase Tuition.
PREP/ NOVICE / USASF NEW OPTION :Non-Traveling 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 all-stars 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 cheer-related travel at this time. We practice one day per week.
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 competitions 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.
•TUITION & FEES SEE FEE SHEET
WHEN IS THE GYM CLOSED IN 2024-2025
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July 4th Break: July 1st -5th Halloween October 31st Thanksgiving Break: Nov 27th -30th Christmas Break: Dec. 23rd-Jan. 1st CHOREOGRAPHY •(End of June-July-August-September) •Dance Choreography will be during a normal practice in Mid-September. •Each team has 2 days of choreography for 3-5 hours each time frame. •Exact time/days will be emailed when the team rosters for the new season have been established.
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 • • • • •
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES Halloween Party 10/19 Showcase 11/17 Christmas Party 12/14 Team Pictures: April Year-End Banquet: May
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 15th. WHERE CAN I FIND AN "ABSENCE REQUEST FORM"? On our website, under "SEASON 14." WHAT IS A TEAM REP? A Team Rep is a parent who is the liaison between the coach and the parents. There is one Team Rep per team. The Team Rep is in charge of setting up a meeting location at competitions, handing out wristbands, and assisting with team functions and communication. Team Reps are not involved in gym decisions, coaching 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 Athlete's wear professional, consistent clothing and uniforms to practices and competitions. Please use the chart below and circle the size of each clothing item you will need. Please note the blue sizes are youth sizes. Red sizes are adult sizes.
THIS FORM IS DUE NOW 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 MAY2025,, 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 NAME ON CREDIT CARDEXPIRATION DATE ON CARD BILLING 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) ___________________________________________________ _ Effective JUNE 2024
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 priorto any compe- tition.
EXCUSED ABSENCES •School function that affects grade •Family emergencies •Vacation during summer UNEXCUSED ABSENCES •School dance • Traffic •Too much homework •Feeling tired •Don't have a ride TARDIES DON'T BE LATE, please. VACATIONS Vacations are not permitted during competition season, unless the gym is closed and the athlete has already cleared it with their coaches.Please see your coaches with any vacations at any time. Also, any summer vacations must be in writing 2 weeks prior to the missed practice(s).
INJURIES If an injury should occur, it is the responsibility of the parent to seek professional help. Each athlete must have his/her own medical insurance. After seeing a physician, please provide Davis All Stars with an evaluation of the athlete's injury/ status. A release from a doctor is required if a serious injury should occur. COPYRIGHT NOTICE You cannot sell or create your own DAVIS clothing.This includes team names and any likeness to logo, affiliation and/or program. Parents/Athletes/Staff wishing to enter a contest,while wearing the DAVIS uniform, or representing The DAVIS All Stars inany media, must first receive permission from the Owner.
ATHLETE INITIALS
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. 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
Travel Regulations. *BOYFRIENDS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ATTEND COMPETITIONS* 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
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. PRACTICES Parents are not allowed to come onto the floor for any reason. You may enter 10 minutes prior to practice ending. DISCIPLINE 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.
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. FEES •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 non-refundable. •By the 5th of each month, your account must be up to date. Otherwise, athlete will be moved to an alternate position. 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. PRACTICES •There is no viewing area. Parents/friends are asked to stay out of training area. We want your child to get the most out of every practice. In order for this to happen, we need their full attention. If there are distractions, the whole team is affected and may also become a safety issue. •If a parent or anyone is observed speaking negatively about a team, coach, parent, or cheerleader, he/she will be talked to and/or asked to leave. If this kind of behavior continues to be an issue, the child will have to be removed from the team. We will not tolerate this type of conduct. If a parent verbally assaults or threatens a student, coach or parent, the family will be dismissed from the program. 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 rescheduled, Davis All-Stars will not be responsible for reimbursement for any reason. PARENTAL SUPPORT •Your dedication and support is just as important to us as it is to your child! •We encourage all parents to sit together and support all Davis teams. Parents are also encouraged to show support by wearing Davis All-Star clothing to competitions. •Showing respect for the coaching staff, other teams and hosting organizations is expected, as you are there representing Davis All-Stars and your child. PARENT INITIALS
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY The Davis All-Stars is currently trying to build our social media networks. While wecertainly appreciate the many likes, comments and shares, we are aware of the social mediadangers that exist for all children and adults.We have prepared the following rules and information for you and your family in hopes of encouraging a dialogue that might result in your continued safety and peace of mind. PleaseINITIAL each paragraph below to show that you've read and understand these rules. Thank you.
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DAVIS ALL-STARS ACCOUNTS We use social media like facebook, twitter, instagram and others to share our sport with the world. Some of our communications are internal, for team planning and positive words of encouragements, etc. Some of our posts are promotional in nature, designed for the public. ATHLETE ACCOUNTS Many of our athletes - with their parents' permission -maintain their own social media pages. We appreciate that they stay in touch with one other, share ideas, and encourage each other. At the same time, we strongly discourage any form of bullying, putting down, criticizing, foul language, or sharing inappropriateimages. Not only is this dangerous, but it can result in removal from your team. PARENT ACCOUNTS It's fun to use social media responsibly. We can be better role models by limiting the time on our phones, paying attention to the real people around us, and by posting respectful content. In that same regard, our athletes parents are prohibited from making disparaging comments about cheer coaches, cheer athletes, cheer programs, event producers, or the results of an event. Posts related to the gym (and cheer in general) need to be above-board. SAFETY AND PEACE OF MIND Experts tell us that there are real down-sides to the overuse of social media and other online resources. Youth, teens and adults can experience anxiety, envy, depression, isolation, and even thoughts of self-harm and suicide. We recommend that families create their own pledge for internet use. We encourage parents to have direct access to their childrens' email, social media and website history, and to review this content regularly. And we encourage families and friends to spend time together "offline," to talk face-to-face with each other,listen with intent, play together and develop loving, meaningful relationships. That's something we can all LIKE and SHARE!
TAKE NOTE DAYS
DATES CLOSED
Evaluations
Summer Break
May 28-May 30th 2024
July 1st-5th 2024
TeamReveal
Labor Day
May 31st , 2024
September 2, 2024
1st Day of Mandatory Practice
Halloween
June 3rd , 2024
October 31, 2024
Halloween Party
Thanksgiving
October 19th, 2024 @gym
November 27th-30th, 2024
Davis Showcase
Holiday Break
November 17th , 2024
December 23 - January 1, 2024
Christmas Party 14th, 2024 December
MANDATORY Practices will
resume January 2, 2025
Choreography Dates Parent Meeting@First practice Meet the Team + Uniform Fittings
August 12th -16th
*Elite DATES TO KEEP OPEN July 22nd-25th
July 29th-August 1st August 5th -9th
* Prep/Novice Dates
August 16th -18th August 23rd -25th September 6th-8th
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
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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 signing this referral form both the New Member and Referred By parties agree to take part in the Davis Allstars Referral Program and agree to the terms and conditions described above. Both parties understand that all terms and conditions must be met in order for the referred by person to receive their tuition discount.
Referral Date:
PAPERLESS FORMS Thank you for choosing to be a part of the DAVIS FAMILY! Our mission at Davis is to provide the best Allstar experience to athletes of all ages and skill level. We strive to make the sport a fun, safe, and positive activity that will help develop teamwork, commitment, self-confidence, and personal character. Our Davis staff takes a personal interest in every child that walks through our door and we promise to challenge and push all athletes to the best of their ability.
Mandatory Every Family Must Fill Out Forms Financial Form
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Credit Card Authorization Form https://forms.gle/ccniJghbpL1UFiWR8 Roster Information Form Clothing Sizes Form Waiver 23/24
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Vacation Request Form https://forms.gle/ybagjWVp3mRsz3w68