How to Register for FAME ALL-STARS for the 2014-2015 Season
Read the Entire Handbook and Financial Agreement for the 2014-2015 Season. Sign agreement page.
Complete Tryout Form and athlete profile
Fill out medical release waiver
Pay Registration Fee for the 2014-2015 Season
Registration Fees
Registration April 12th- April 22nd
$80-Registration Fee
Includes Yearly Registration Fee $50
Includes Evaluation Fee $30
*Opportunity to Pre-Purchase Practice Wear $75
* Opportunity for Unlimited May Tumbling at our VA Beach Location $30 (with reg and eval fee)
Registration after April 22nd
$95—Registration Fee
Includes Yearly Registration Fee $65
Includes Evaluation Fee $30
FAME OBX Team Evaluations
Tuesday, May 13th 5:00-7:30pm (come anytime)
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Registration Checklist (All items below should be collected and turned in together)
_____ Return Registration/Emergency Release Form
_____ Return Tryout Form
_____ Return Athlete Profile
_____ Read online handbook and return agreement page
_____ Registration Fee Payment
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HANDBOOK 2014-2015
FAME ALL STARS
OBX
WELCOME TO FAME ALL STARS!!!!
WELCOME to FAME ALL STARS!!! 11 years strong and counting. We are excited that you have chosen to be a
part of our program and hope that you have a long and rewarding relationship with the FAME family.
Over the last 11 years, FAME ALL STARS has established itself as one of the top All Star Cheerleading programs
in the Country. To date our teams have accumulated over 400 National Titles, 100 State Titles, 50 Grand
Champion Titles, 45 bids to the Cheerleading Worlds, along with numerous other impressive specialty awards.
By attending some of the most competitive and prestigious tournaments in the World, our athletes and teams
have made a name for our program and have solidified FAME All Stars a successful and respected program that
ranks among the nation’s Elite.
While we are grateful and excited about all of the success our program and athletes have achieved above, what
is most important to us is our mission of building self-confidence, self-discipline, teambuilding, and everlasting
friendship through cheerleading. We pride ourselves on setting high standards for our coaches, athletes, and
parents. We are dedicated and committed to training our athletes to achieve their goals and to believe in
themselves on and off the cheerleading mat.
Another amazing thing you will find about FAME All Stars is our World Class Staff. We have the most loyal,
talented, credentialed, and experienced coaches in Virginia who are dedicated to seeing our athletes through to
reach their fullest potential. FAME Coaches are more than just cheerleading coaches. They are mentors and
positive role models for our athletes, and take pride in watching our athletes grow each day in life and in
cheerleading.
Although FAME is one of the biggest programs in the country, we are a FAMILY. Above all else, we pride
ourselves on having a wholesome, positive, and encouraging environment where the cheerleaders LOVE to be!
We strongly value sportsmanship, dedication, integrity, caring, and FUN.
When you come to FAME you will train in a top notch facility, be instructed by amazing coaches, and become
part of one of the top programs in the country for a lower cost than most of our competitors. We are excited to
welcome you to the FAME Family!
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ATHLETE RULES OF CONDUCT
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No profanity or abusive language
If an extracurricular activity regularly interferes with our mandatory practices or competitions, you will have to choose
which activity you will continue
Each team will be assigned other teams to watch at competitions, you are required to at least watch your assigned
teams
All athletes will show good sportsmanship at all times
FACEBOOK, TWITTER & SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES ARE TREATED AS IF SPOKEN IN PERSON TO YOUR COACH
AND YOU ARE THEREFORE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING SAID ON THESE. TRASH TALKING, BAD MOUTHING, OR
DISRESPECTING TEAMMATES, COACHES, OTHER PROGRAMS OR FAME WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
You are required to pick up after yourself…don’t leave empty drink/food containers lying around the gym. This is your
facility so take pride in how it looks!!!
Fame reserves the right to remove any cheerleader or parent temporarily or permanently from the program if we feel
any behavior is unbecoming of a FAME athlete or Parent.
Athletes will be expected to wear FAME practice wear on the correct nights of practice
Athletes are expected to be in full uniform at awards ceremonies during competitions
If you do not attend your awards ceremony please make arrangements with your team mom prior to awards so they
can hold your medal, jacket, etc. If arrangements are not made we cannot guarantee the item will be received. It is
important to stay for all awards ceremonies.
While not competing or in awards ceremonies athletes must wear a jacket or a cover-up over uniform
PARENT RULES OF CONDUCT
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Good Sportsmanship is mandatory at all competitions, practices, and gym functions
Under no circumstance should you enter the practice area at the FAME gym or any warm up area at any competition.
Do not try to yell or get your child’s attention on the floor during practice at the FAME gym or any warm up area at any
competition.
Do not gossip about other children, coaching staff, other teams. If this becomes a problem it will result in closed
practices at anytime
Please feel free to speak to your coaches at anytime, just remember to do it at the appropriate time. Do not interrupt
practice or team meetings. Please ask to speak in private if the matter is sensitive or confidential.
Please do not text a coach during practice or call/text after hours.
If you threaten to quit or pull child from the program, you may be dismissed from the program immediately
It is your responsibility to know what is going on with your team…please check email, and website regularly.
Please do not punish your child with practices or competitions. At that time you are punishing the entire team/program
Never speak or approach a competition official such as a judge
Please respect the decisions the coaching staff at FAME make. We have years of experience and will make the best
decisions for the entire team/program
Please be aware that FAME is privately owned and operated and should parents or cheerleaders engage in behavior that
is unbecoming of a representative of FAME, we reserve the right to remove parents or cheerleaders from the program
temporarily or permanently.
FACEBOOK, TWITTER & SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES ARE TREATED AS IF SPOKEN IN PERSON TO A COACH AND
YOU ARE THEREFORE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING SAID ON THESE. TRASH TALKING, BAD MOUTHING, OR
DISRESPECTING TEAMMATES, COACHES, OTHER PROGRAMS OR FAME WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
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ATTENDANCE, TARDINESS, AND ABSENCES
Practices are Mandatory. Athletes are only excused for illness and family emergency. Being an athlete on a team at
FAME is a commitment. Athletes are required to notify their team coach if they are missing for any reason and
receive their approval to miss practice.
Excessive tardiness and absences are both harmful and disruptive to the team and very discouraging for the coaches
and the other athletes on the team. Every single person is vital to the success of the team. If a cheerleader is
constantly late or is missing practice unexcused, proper actions will be taken with the best intentions of the team in
mind. If an athlete misses practice the week of a competition, the athlete will be replaced by another athlete so that
the team can move forward. If an athlete loses skills that were needed to make a certain team or a coach feels the
athlete is not contributing to a team they may be moved to another team that we see fit.
Summer Practices…. We realize that families take vacations during the summer. Please communicate these dates
directly to your Coach. Summer practices are a great time to work on individual skills. Coaches are prepared to spend
a lot of time tumbling and stunting during these practices** While every effort should be made to attend practices,
all Practices become MANDATORY After Choreography.
Inclement Weather Policy: Every reasonable attempt will be made to open our doors for business on regular
scheduled practice days. However in the event of severe weather conditions, the gym will decide whether to open or
not. Notification will be posted on the Fame Facebook page, twitter and on the website.
PAYMENTS, FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS, POLICIES
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Auto Debit is the preferred method of payment and will save you up to 20% off a month.
Payments are due on the 1st of each month, all payments made after the 10th will have a $15.00 late charge
added to the account per month the invoice is late
You will receive a monthly statement. Please make sure to keep your email address updated and current.
Fame accepts cash, all major credit cards and personal checks
Do not make a cash payment without getting a receipt
Please hand all payments to the front counter staff
Checks: all checks should be made payable to FAME with your child’s full name in the memo section (there is
a $30.00 return check charge). If at any time during the season you have more than 2 returned checks, FAME
will no longer accept personal checks from you.
If your account becomes more than 2 months delinquent, your account will be sent to collections, and your
child will not be able to participate until your account is brought up to date
It is your responsibility to keep up with your account
During All Gym Closings and Breaks Full Gym Fees still apply
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TUITION AND FEES
REGISTRATION
April 12th $80
May 13th $95
MONTHLY TUITION
Tiny Tots
$60 or $50.00 on auto debit
Boys
$60
Mini’s/Prep teams
$85 or $75.00 on auto debit
Youth, Junior, Seniors
$125 or $100.00 on auto debit
Siblings
$15 Monthly Discount (Youth-Senior only)
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CHOREOGRAPHY/MUSIC FEE Due with July Tuition instead of a competition fee
Tiny Tots
$100
Mini’s
$100
Youth, Junior, Seniors
$150
Level 5
$200
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UNIFORMS AND PRACTICE WEAR
Uniform
$250-$275 (est)
Practice Wear
$75 (includes 2 outfits for practice)
Competition Bow
$15
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COMPETITION FEES
Made in $100 Monthly Installments beginning June
Level 1-2
Approximately $550
Level 3-4
Approximately $700
Level 5
Approximately $800
Crossover
Approximately $200
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REFUNDS
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FAME requires a 30 day written notice if your child will be leaving the program. This notice should be emailed
to Andrea at [email protected]
Please note your account will continue to be charged until written notice is received.
No refunds will be given for competition fees, choreography, tuition, or clothing for any reason at any time.
If you quit the team prior to a competition you will NOT be refunded any competition fees. It takes a lot of
hard work on behalf of the coaches and the team members to get a routine ready for competition. We
register for competitions beginning in the summer to receive the best rates. If your child decides to quit, we
must find a replacement and train them to be ready to compete. Therefore, competition fees are not
refundable even if your cheerleader leaves, prior to a competition.
If you have to miss a competition for some reason and we have to find a replacement, you will not be
refunded any fees either.
FAB (Fame All Star Boosters)
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If you need help in these tough economical times to pay for your child’s tuition and fees than FAB might be
the thing for you! We work places from local Tides and Admirals games, all the way to special events such as
NASCAR and Indy Races at the Richmond International Raceway and many things in between. You will be
required to work a specified amount of shifts per quarter to be eligible for payouts, but you will reap the
rewards when you see just how much it can help. We do have one rule you should know; you will be required
to have FUN! Space is limited and there is a membership fee and required uniform (T-Shirt and Hat/Visor)
that you will purchase through FAB. If you have questions about becoming a member or visit us online at
www.leaguelineup.com/FAB
PRIVATE LESSONS AND ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Privates are an excellent opportunity for FAME athletes to grow and excel their skills. While we value the results they
provide they must be conducted in the following way.
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All privates will be set up through individual instructors and are not set up through the gym.
Payments for Privates are paid directly to the coach.
IF YOU HAVE A BALANCE OF ANY TYPE AFTER THE 10th of The Month You will NOT BE ALLOWED TO DO
PRIVATES until the balance is paid in full
Additional items such as apparel, camps, etc. may not be purchased or participated in if you have a balance
on your account. Accounts must be paid first before getting any of the “extra” things.
Please be sure you have read through the entire handbook. Please sign the handbook agreement page signifying that
you have read and agree to adhere to all FAME All Stars Policies and Procedures. If you have any questions please
feel free to contact us.
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USASF GUIDELINES FOR TRY-OUTS
AGE BREAKDOWN AS OF
AUG 31 2014
TINY
3-5 YEARS OLD
MINI
6-8 YEARS OLD
YOUTH
9-11 YEARS OLD
JUNIOR
12-14 YEARS OLD
SENIOR
10-18 YEARS OLD
WORLDS
12-18 YEARS OLD
INTERNATIONAL 5
15 AND OVER
INTERNATIONAL 6
17 AND OVER
TUMBLING SKILLS PER LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
STANDING TUMBLING
FORWARD ROLL
FRONT/BACK WALKOVER
BACKHANDSPRING
BACK WALKOVER BHS
STANDING MULTIPLE BACK
HANDSPRINGS…JUMPS TO BACK
HANDSPRING (s)
STANDING TUCK
BHS TUCK
JUMPS TO BHS TUCK
JUMPS TO STANDING TUCK
BHS SERIES TO FULL
RUNNING TUMBLING
CARTWHEEL
ROUND OFF BACK WALKOVER
ROUND OFF
BACKHANDSPRING(S)
ROUND OFF TUCK
ROUND OFF HANDSPRING TUCK
PUNCH FRONT
ROUND OFF BHS LAYOUT
FULL, SPECIALTY TO FULL,
DOUBLE
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IMPORTANT DATES
EVENT
Open House
Evaluations
DATE
April 12th
May 13th
TIME
10-2pm
5:00-7:30 pm Come anytime
Team Placements
First Practice
Choreography
May 28
First week of June
July 20-21 Level Camps
at Fame Central (level 3-4)
July 19-August 2
May 23-26
June 15
June 30-July 6
Aug 17-22
Aug 29-Sept 2
Nov 26-30
Dec 22-Jan 1
April 6-10
Posted online after 5pm
TBA Based on Team Placements
Each Team will have 3-5 days of choreography
during this time frame
Gym Closings
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Memorial Day
Father’s Day
Fourth of July
Summer Break
Labor Day/Back to School
Thanksgiving Break
Christmas/New Year’s (there may be practices during this time)
Spring Break
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FAME MAY 2014 @ VA BEACH GYM
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
3
US FINALS
LEVEL 1 &2 TEAMS
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TINY CHEER
5:30-6:30
LEVEL 1/2 TRAINING
5:30-6:30
LEVEL 3/4 TRAINING
6-7
LEVEL 5 TRAINING
7-8:30
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TINY CHEER
5:30-6:30
LEVEL 1/2 TRAINING
5:30-6:30
LEVEL 3/4 TRAINING
6-7
LEVEL 5 TRANING
7-8:30
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OPEN GYM
7-8:30 $5
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FLYER TRAINING
1-2 (10 KIDS) $10
PER ½ HOUR
FLYER TRAINING
2-3 (10 KIDS) $10
PER ½ HOUR
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OPEN GYM
7-8:30 $5
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FLYER TRAINING
1-2 (10 KIDS) $10
PER ½ HOUR
FLYER TRAINING
2-3 (10 KIDS) $10
PER ½ HOUR
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OPEN GYM
7-8:30 $5
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GYM CLOSED
MEMORIAL DAY
WEEKEND
30
31.
*to attend level 5
training you
must have
running full and
jump to back
unspotted.
5
GYM CLOSED
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HAPPY MOTHER’S
DAY!!!
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TINY CHEER
5:30-6:30
LEVEL 1/2 TRAINING
5:30-6:30
LEVEL 3/4 TRAINING
6-7
LEVEL 5 TRAINING
7-8:30
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TINY CHEER
5:30-6:30
LEVEL 1/2 TRAINING
5:30-6:30
LEVEL 3/4 TRAINING
6-7
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LEVEL 1/2 TRAINING
5:30-6:30
LEVEL 3/4 TRAINING
6-7
LEVEL 5 TRAINING
7-8:30
EVALUATIONS
AGES 11-UNDER
5:30-8PM (COME ANYTIME)
EVALUATIONS
AGES 12-UP
5:30-8 (COME ANYTIME)
*TINY TOTS ARE NOT
EVALUATED
*ALL LEVEL 5 ATHLETES THIS DAY
*TINY TOTS ARE NOT EVALUATED
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GYM CLOSED
MEMORIAL DAY
WEEKEND
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28
TRYOUTS POSTED by 5PM
FAMECHEER.COM
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WALK THRU DAY
VIP HOURS 3-5PM
Normal hours 5-8PM
GYM CLOSED
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GYM CLOSED
25
GYM CLOSED
MEMORIAL DAY
WEEKEND
LEVEL 1/2 TRAINING
5:30-6:30
LEVEL 3/4 TRAINING
6-7
LEVEL 5 TRAINING
7-8:30
20
POSSIBLE CALL BACKS
LEVEL 1/2 TRAINING
5:30-6:30
LEVEL 3/4 TRAINING
6-7
LEVEL 5 TRAINING
7-8:30
15
LEVEL 1/2 TRAINING
5:30-6:30
LEVEL 3/4 TRAINING
6-7
LEVEL 5 TRAINING
7-8:30
22
***VIP HOURS FOR AUTO
DEBIT AND PRE PURCHASE
PRACTICE WEAR ONLY***
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SATURDAY
2
OPEN GYM
7-8:30 $5
4
US FINALS
LEVEL 3-5 TEAMS
LEVEL 1/2 TRAINING
5:30-6:30
LEVEL 3/4 TRAINING
6-7
LEVEL 5 TRAINING
7-8:30
FRIDAY
1
NORMAL PRACTICES
NORMAL PRACTICES
6
THURSDAY
OPEN GYM
7-8:30 $5
Teams start
June 1.
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SPONSOR MY BOW $15
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SPONSOR MY RHINESTONES $30
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SPONSOR MY RIGHT SLEEVE $25
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SPONSOR MY RIGHT LEG $20
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SPONSOR MY RIGHT SHOE $40
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SPONSOR MY LOGO $40
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SPONSOR MY LEFT SLEEVE $25
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SPONSOR MY SKIRT $40
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SPONSOR MY LEFT LEG $20
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SPONSOR MY LEFT SHOE $40
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