NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSIC CHEER COMPETITION DECEMBER 13, 2014 BENTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 1801 SE J STREET – BENTONVILLE AR *THIS IS AN ACT TEST DATE. SENIOR COMPETITION WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL AT LEAST 1:0OPM* 2014 B² CHEER & DANCE CHEERLEADING COMPETITION REGISTRATIONS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS HOW TO REGISTER: SEND IN THE FOLLOWING (INCLUDED IN THIS PACKET): 1. REGISTRATION FORM 2. WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY (FOR EACH COMPETITOR) 3. TEAM ROSTER 4. FULL PAYMENT REGISTRATION MUST BE POST MARKED ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 13, 2014. LATE REGISTRATION MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO A $5 LATE FEE PER PARTICIPANT. CHECKS SHOULD BE MAKE PAYABLE TO B² CHEER & DANCE INC. SEND REGISTRATION FORM, WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM, TEAM ROSTER, AND FULL PAYMENT TO: B² CHEER & DANCE – PO BOX 22477 – HOT SPRINGS AR 71903 *ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE/NON-TRANSFERABLE* COMPETITION LOCATION: BENTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, 1801 SE J STREET, BENTONVILLE AR COMPETITION FEES: $5 PER EXHIBITION CHEER PARTICIPANT ($50 SQUAD MINIMUM) $12 PER CHEER ROUTINE COMPETITOR ($50 SQUAD MINIMUM) $30 PER STUNT GROUP (ALL GIRL – 5 MEMBERS MAX PER GROUP) $30 PER COED STUNT GROUP (3 MEMBERS MAX INCLUDING SPOT) $5 ON SITE REGISTRATION FOR INDIVIDUAL TUMBLE AND JUMP COMPETITION DESCRIPTION OF TYPES OF COMPETITION: EXHIBITION CHEER: This is a non-competitive division for NON-COMPETITIVE teams. This division is a performance showcase opportunity for your team. No judge’s feedback or score sheets are provided. Each performance is limited to two minutes and thirty seconds (2:30). No more than one minute and thirty seconds (1:30) may be used for music section. Teams in this division will receive an AWARD OF EXCELLENCE for performing. COMPETITIVE CHEER: This division is scored for placement against other teams in a respective division. Each performance must include at least one cheer or sideline chant. The musical portion must not exceed one minute and thirty seconds (1:30). Total time limit is two minutes and thirty seconds (2:30). Timing will begin with the first movement, voice, or note of music, whichever comes first. Each team in our competitive cheer division will receive a placement trophy. ALL GIRL STUNT GROUP: This division is for female stunt groups only (up to 5 members per stunt group). The time limit of this division is one minute. There will be a junior high division and a senior high division. COED STUNT GROUP: This division is for male/female combination (up to 3 members per coed stunt group). The time limit of this division is one minute. There will be a junior high division and a senior high division. COMPETITIVE DIVISIONS: 7TH GRADE ONLY: Teams that are composed of only 7th grade students. 8TH GRADE ONLY: Teams that are composed of only 8th grade students. 9TH GRADE ONLY: Teams that are composed of only 9th grade students. JUNIOR: Teams that are composed of a combination of 7th, 8th, and/or 9th grade students. JUNIOR VARSITY: Teams that are composed of 9th-12th grade students. SENIOR ALL GIRL: Teams that have only female members and a combination of 9th-12th grade students. SENIOR COED: Teams that have male and female members and a combination of 9th – 12th grade students. *7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, Junior, and Junior Varsity teams will NOT be separated into All Girl/Coed Divisions. **7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, Junior, Junior Varsity, and Senior All Girl will be using the ALL GIRL SCORESHEET (the score sheet with a scoring section for dance). ***Senior Coed teams will be using the COED SCORESHEET (the score sheet a COED stunt score section and NO dance). ****If a minimal number of teams are registered for a certain division, we reserve the right to combine divisions at our discretion. AWARDS: Division Awards: Each team will receive a placement trophy. Specialty Awards: The judges will be choosing teams to receive specialty awards in the following categories: Top Jumps, Top Stunts, Top Tumbling, Top Pyramid, Top All Girl Dance, Top Coed Stunt, Crowd Pumping Cheer, and Creative Choreography. These awards are not necessarily given to the highest scoring team, but the judges favorite for each section. Spirit and Sportsmanship Award: This award will go to the team who shows the best spirit and sportsmanship for all teams in attendance at the competition. Grand Champion Awards: The highest scoring junior high, senior all girl, and senior coed team will receive the Grand Champion Award. JUDGES/SCORING SYSTEM: There will be three routine judges and two safety/deduction judges at each competition. The routine judges will be using the AAA Score Sheet. All teams will be using the same score sheet EXCEPT for senior coed teams. Senior Coed Teams will be using the COED score sheet that has scoring range for coed stunts and NO dance. All judges’ decisions are final. SAFETY/DEDUCTION INFORMATION: Time Limitations: Each performance must not exceed two minutes and thirty seconds (2:30). Timing will begin with the first movement, voice, or note of music, whichever comes first. If a team exceeds the time limit, a penalty will be assessed for each violation. Three (3) point deduction for 1 – 5 seconds over, Five (5) point deduction for 6 – 10 seconds over and Seven (7) point deduction for 11 seconds and over. Acknowledging the potential variance caused by human reaction speed and sound system time variations, judges will not issue a deduction until their stopwatches show a time of 2:33. Competition Performance Area: Approximate floor size will be 54 feet wide by 42 feet deep (9 strips of cheer floor/non-spring). Any team member stepping outside or touching outside of the performance area with a full step/hand/body part will cause the squad to receive a 0.5 penalty per occurrence. Safety Violations: Any team in violation of the NFHS Cheerleading Rules and Regulations will be assessed a ten point (10) deduction for each violation. *All Deductions/penalties are taken off of the total combined score BEFORE the final average is taken. SANCTIONING & SAFETY RULES: THIS EVENT IS SANCTIONED BY THE ARKANSAS ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (AAA). THE NFHS RULE BOOK WILL BE FOLLOWED. ADMISSION: $5 PER PERSON (STUDENTS AND ADULTS). CHILDREN TWO (2) AND UNDER ARE FREE. AAA PASSES WILL BE HONORED WITH PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. CONCESSIONS: NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK. CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE. EVENT T-SHIRTS & MERCHANDISE: T-SHIRTS AND MERCHANDISE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON SITE. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & GENERAL INFORMATION: FINAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WILL BE EMAILED TO EACH REGISTERED COACH AND POSTED ON B2CHEERDANCE.COM ATLEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT. PLEASE BRING MUSIC ON CD or on IPOD (HAVING A BACK UP CD IS RECOMMENDED). START TIME OF COMPETITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY NUMBER OF TEAMS/PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED. PHOTO OR VIDEO: CAMERAS ARE ALLOWED AT OUR EVENT! PLEASE MAKE SURE FLASHES ARE TURNED OFF. EVENT DIRECTOR: BRIAN BRIDGES, 501-617-1061, [email protected] PLEASE CONTACT WITH ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS. B² CHEER & DANCE 2014 CHEER TEAM REGISTRATION FORM School Name __________________________________________________________________ School Address __________________________________________________________________ Name of Coach _______________________________ Coach Email_____________________________ Coach Cell___________________________________ School Phone____________________________ Division (Check One) ______7th GRADE ONLY _____ 8TH GRADE ONLY _____ 9TH GRADE ONLY TH TH TH _____ JUNIOR (7 , 8 , 9 ) ______JUNIOR VARSITY _____ SENIOR ALL GIRL _____ SENIOR COED School Classification (Check One) ___1A We are registering for: (Check ALL that apply) ___2A ___3A ___4A ___5A ___6A ___7A _____Central Arkansas Classic, November 8, 2014 at Jacksonville _____Spa City Classic, November 22, 2014 at Lake Hamilton _____Tiger City Classic, December 6, 2014 at Ouachita Baptist University _____Northwest Arkansas Classic, December 13, 2014 at Bentonville COMPETITION CHEER ROUTINE: NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS @ $12.00 EACH = $ ENTRY FEE EXHIBITION CHEER ROUTINE (FOR NON-COMPETITIVE TEAMS & ALL STAR TEAMS): NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS @ $5.00 EACH = $ ENTRY FEE ALL GIRL STUNT GROUP (UP TO 5 FEMALES IN EACH GROUP): NUMBER OF GROUPS @ $30.00 EACH = $ NAME OF GROUP 1:_____________________________________ NAME OF GROUP 2:_____________________________________ NAME OF GROUP 3:_____________________________________ COED STUNT GROUP (UP TO 3 MEMBERS IN EACH GROUP): NUMBER OF GROUPS @ $30.00 EACH = $ NAME OF GROUP 1:_____________________________________ NAME OF GROUP 2:_____________________________________ NAME OF GROUP 3:_____________________________________ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ ENTRY FEE ENTRY FEE CHECK #: _________ * PAYABLE TO B² CHEER & DANCE INC. – PO BOX 22477 – HOT SPRINGS AR 71903 * *All fees are non-refundable/non-transferable unless the entire competition is cancelled* B² CHEER & DANCE 2014 TEAM ROSTER NAME GRADE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. *PLEASE MAKE ADDITIONAL COPIES IF YOUR TEAM IS LARGER THAN 25 MEMBERS AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU SUBMIT A RELEASE FORM FOR EACH PARTICIPANT LISTED ON YOUR ROSTER* B² CHEER & DANCE 2014 WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY __________________________________________ Participant’s Name __________________________________________ Street Address __________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code __________________________________________ Name of Parent/Legal Guardian __________________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone Number __________________________________________ School Name I, _____________________________, as parent or legal guardian of _________________________, here‐by grant permission for my son/daughter to participate in the B² CHEER & DANCE 2014 CLASSICS THAT ARE PRODUCED BY B² CHEER & DANCE INC. I further agree to release and hold harmless B² CHEER & DANCE INC. from any and all liability. I also agree that my son/daughters presence at this event authorizes B² CHEER & DANCE INC. to use their picture in promotional materials. In order that my son/daughter may receive the necessary medical treatment in the event that he/she may sustain injury or illness during participation in this competition, I hereby authorize the cheer/dance coach or other supervising adult to obtain medical treatment for my son/daughter. I understand that this activity will involve risk to my child. I hereby waive any liability or claim against the host organization, company, or its’ representatives in case of accident or injury. I also understand that the B² CHEER & DANCE CLASSICS will enforce the safety guidelines as set forth in the National Federation of State High Schools Rule Book as well as the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators. It is the coach’s responsibility to know and inform their squad of these rules by which my daughter/son must abide during participation in this activity, and that my daughter/son and I will be responsible for her/his failure to abide by those rules and regulations. __________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian ____________________ Date __________________________________________ Signature of Participant ____________________ Date