! First Class Athletics! 2014-2015 Informational Packet Important Dates for 2014-2015 Team Selections May 12, 2104 Informational Meeting May 13-16, 2014 Level Evaluation May 17, 2014 Level practice groups announced May 17-30, 2014 Leveled Practices May 31, 2104 The 2014-2015 teams will be announced FIrst Class Athletics 6026 Bowdendale Ave., Jacksonville, FL. 32216 Age Requirements for the 2014-2015 Competitive Season ! ! ! There is a new cut off date for eligibility for the 2014-2015 season. For minimum age on Senior 5 teams, you must be 12 on August 31, 2014. For the maximum age, you must be 18 on August 31, 2014. This will determine your “competition age”. Please bring a copy of your birth certificate and ID for First Class Athletics to have on file.! Age groups are as follows:! • Senior 5: 12-18! • Senior Levels 1-4:! Ages 10+! • International Open: 14+! • Junior: 14 and under! • Youth: 11 and under! • Mini: 8 and under! • Tiny: 5 and under! ! ! Levels: There are 5 levels (for regular teams) this season. The “level” refers to the type of stunts, pyramids, and tumbling that a team can safely perform. They are numbered from 1 to 5, in increasing difficulty. The level is determined solely by the coaching staff.! ! Placement: There may be athletes on any given team that tumble at a different level than the rest of their teammates. We try to match up the athletes by level as best we can, but please remember that stunting, pyramids, jumps, dance, motions, and age are huge factors as well. Some will be stronger tumblers than others. Some will contribute more with stunts than others. We chose our team based on the positions that we need to fill (Bases, flyers, tumblers, etc.) Every athlete is on the team for a reason — please trust the staff. Our teams have always done very well.! ! Process: The try out process is very casual and fun! The athletes demonstrate Jumps, Tumbling Skills and Choreography. They also meet the staff and new friendships are formed. We evaluate the athletes in groups and encourage each person to do their best!! Everyone is placed on a team no matter what! After tryouts, the staff will pick teams based on their discretion. Many key elements factor into the decision. Keep in mind all FCA Teams are built to compete at a high level.! ! Private Tryout: Sessions are available upon request, and require a $55 fee. For additional information, please write to [email protected].! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! FIrst Class Athletics 6026 Bowdendale Ave., Jacksonville, FL. 32216 Tryout Check List ! We look forward to working with you at our upcoming evaluations. Be sure to arrive with these items already completed:! ! • Copy of Birth Certificate and ID {If you turned in your Birth Certificate last season I have yours on file}! • $25 Evaluation Fee {Includes TShirt}! • Tryout Release Form / Application! • Team Roster information! • Completed Financial Agreement with credit card information; a card has to be on file! • Head shot /School Picture! ! IMPORTANT: Please be sure to double check all of your information. Contact information needs to be legible and written in blue or black ink. All paperwork and monies are due the first day of tryouts.! ! ! FIrst Class Athletics 6026 Bowdendale Ave., Jacksonville, FL. 32216 Leveled Practice Schedule Evaluation Schedule ! ! Tuesday; May 13, 2014 5:30-6:30 PM Ages 6-8 6:30-7:30 PM Ages 9-12 Monday; May 19 & May 26, 2014 LEVELS 3 / 4 / 5 5:30-7:30 PM Wednesday; May 14, 2014 4:30-5:30 PM Ages 3-5 5:30-7:30 PM Ages 13-18 Tuesday; May 20 & 27, 2014 LEVELS 1 & 2 5:30-7:30 PM Thursday; May 15, 2014 5:30-6:30 PM Ages 6-8 6:30-7:30 PM Ages 9-12 Wednesday; May 21 & 28, 2014 LEVELS 3 / 4 / 5 5:30-7:30 PM Friday; May 16, 2014 4:30-5:30 PM Ages 3-5 5:30-7:30 PM Ages 13-18 Thursday; May 22 & 29, 2014 LEVELS 1 & 2 5:30-7:30 PM Leveled Practices Announced May 17 Team Announced May 31, 2014 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! FIrst Class Athletics 6026 Bowdendale Ave., Jacksonville, FL. 32216 ! ! • • • • • • • • • ! Tuition $50 annual registration fee 1st Child; $25 for each additional child! $30 annual USASF membership {REQUIRED THIS SEASON}! $85.00 Competitive Cheer! $45.00 1st Tumbling Class discount {1 hour}! $50.00 2nd Tumbling Class {1 hour}! $30.00 Flyer Class! $30 Jump Class ! $200.00 Level 5 Training Program {Summer}! $150.00 Level 5 Training Program {Fall, Winter & Spring}! Additional Fees • • • • • • • • • • • • ! ! $100 Practice Clothes; Due May 20, 2014! California All-Stars Stunt Camp $125.00 Due May 20, 2014! $97.21 Shoes Varsity Zero Gravity Last Pass 2; Due June 15, 2014 {link will be given out}! $355 Uniform; Due July 1, 2014! $30.00 Competition Bow; Due July 1, 2014! $250 Choreography & Music; Due 8/4/14! $40.00 Competition T-Shirts; Due 9/8/14! $58.26 Warm-up Jacket {link will be given out}! $43.40 Garment Bag {link will be given out}! $74.95 Backpack {link will be given out}! $1,200 estimated Competition Fees (Finalized in June when teams are set) Split into three payments due August 15; September 15; & October 15, 2014 ! *Travel Expenses for out of town competitions are the responsibility of each family*! USASF 5 STAR ATHLETE MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED • First Class Athletics will sign you up. DO NOT SIGN UP YOURSELF! ! • If you have already signed up with a different program please let me know so I can have your athlete transferred to First Class Athletics! • Make sure I have the correct e-mail! • Respond to your e-mail from USASF and pay annual $30.00 fee! • Submit required documents! ! ! ! ! ! FIrst Class Athletics 6026 Bowdendale Ave., Jacksonville, FL. 32216 Competition Schedule ! December 12-14, 2015 Spirit Cheer Orlando, FL. *! January 16-18, 2015 The State Championship in Daytona, FL.*! February 1, 2015 Jamfest Jacksonville, FL.! February 13-15, 2015 Cheersport Nationals Atlanta, GA*! February 27-1, 2015 NCA Nationals, Dallas, TX. *! March 14-15, 2015 UCA Int. Championship Orlando, FL.*! March 20-21, 2015 Diamond Cheer and Dance Jacksonville, FL ! March 27-29, 2015 The American Open Orlando, FL.* ! April 12, 2015 Cheersport National Jacksonville, FL. ! April 18-19, 2015 Athletic Championship Fort Walton Bch,FL. *! NOTE NOT ALL TEAMS WILL ATTEND ALL COMPETITIONS. YOU WILL GET YOUR FINAL COMPETITION SCHEDULE IN JUNE AFTER WE SET TEAMS. FAQ When is the gym closed?! • Memorial Day Weekend: May 23 – 26! • Summer Break: June 9-15, 2014! • Independence Day Break: July 4, 2014! • Labor Day Weekend: August 30- September 1! • Thanksgiving Break: November 26-30, 2014! • Christmas Break: December 23, 2014 – January 1, 2015! Where can I find an absence request form?! • On our website under All-Star Cheer! What if I can’t make evaluations?! • Private tryouts are available for $55 email [email protected]! What if I cannot tumble? Does that mean I won’t make a “good” team?! •No. All of the teams at First Class Athletics are “good” teams! Everyone has a place here. Tumbling is not a requirement. It is something you will learn with your staff.! What is a Team Rep?! • A Team Rep is a parent who is the liaison between the coach and the parents. There is one rep per team. The rep is in charge of meeting the team at competitions, handing out wristbands, and assisting with team functions and communication. Team Reps are not involved in gym decisions, coaching or accounting issues. ! ! ! FIrst Class Athletics 6026 Bowdendale Ave., Jacksonville, FL. 32216 Important Dates • • • • • • • June 2-4, 2014 California All-Stars Stunt Camp {5:30-8:30 P.M.}! June 7, 2014 SHARKS 1/2 Time Performance {ALL DAY}! TBA Family Day @ Jacksonville beach {2:00-5:00 P.M.}! TBA Survivor Camp! August 25, 2014 Hair and Make-up day @ 6-8 P.M. ALL TEAMS! September 2 - 7, 2014 Choreography MANDATORY! December 6, 2014 First Class Family day + Showcase {ALL DAY} ! First Class Athletics SMS Alerts Text FCAMILY to 33733 ! ! ! FIrst Class Athletics 6026 Bowdendale Ave., Jacksonville, FL. 32216 Parent / Athlete Program Policies! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • !! ! If you need assistance or answers to anything, please contact us!! We are committed to you and we will provide the best customer service to our FCA clients.! Do not make assumptions about anything. Always ask.! Attitude is everything. If an athlete has a foul attitude, we will place him/ her to a non-competitive program, such as a class, until improvements are made. Until then, a replacement will be put in position.! Do not call or text the staff unless it is an emergency. The staff needs to have their personal time away from work. Thank you in advance for respecting this rule.! All cell phones and pagers must be turned off once practice starts.! All clothing and belongings must be stored in the cubbies, not thrown on the floor.! Do not bring items of value to the gym. (IPOD, Jewelry, IPHONES etc..) FCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.! Siblings of athletes cannot come inside the gym and watch practice unattended. An adult in the viewing room must supervise them. We cannot baby-sit.! No one is allowed to yell onto the floor or make contact through the viewing room window.! You cannot create or sell your own FCA clothing.! The only people allowed in the gym are staff members and athletes that are on the Team Rosters. Parents, friends, relatives and siblings must remain in the viewing room.! Anyone threatening to quit will be asked to leave immediately. No refund will be given.! Your opinion regarding practice and routine construction does not count. The staff makes all of the decisions.! Do not gossip about other teams, parents, other gyms or kids. Again, if you have a questions. ASK, rather than listen to non-sense or engage in irresponsible conduct.! It is the parent’s responsibility to stay informed. Check your email and website regularly. If you aren’t receiving emails, contact the Gym Director ASAP. Every month, you should receive a Newsletter and Invoice/Statement.! A dress code will be enforced in the 2014-2015 season.! Shoes must be worn at practice. A $20 fine will be issued if shoes are are not worn.! A $25 fine OR 15 min. conditioning will result in an unexcused absence.! Absences must be cleared by the Head Coach and signed off by Head Coach.! Coaches/Directors reserve the right to close practices at any time. This only occurs if the viewing room becomes negative or distracting.! Withholding your child from practice cannot be used as a form of discipline. This is unfair to the rest of the team.! Do not post negative comments, routines or music on message boards, You Tube or any website.! Always exampling good sportsmanship, positive conduct and professionalism at all competitions and practices.! No profanity or rude language. ! Punctuality is a MUST. Arrive 10 minutes early to all practices, competitions and functions.! If you are late or dressed incorrectly, you will condition/jump after practice. ! Practice schedules can change.We will add practices before a competition.! No food or drinks other than bottled drinks are allowed in the gym. ! Remove all piercing. This is non negotiable. This is a safety issue! ! Feel free to talk to your coach about anything. We want to make sure the line of communication is open. ! However, there is an appropriate time. Email or call the gym to make an appointment.! If you have questions, please use the following chain of command: Team Rep > Gym Director/ Front Desk > Head Coach > Owner! ! First Class Athletics 6026 Bowdendale Ave., Jacksonville, FL. 32216 Team / Athlete Policies ! 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! • Contagious illness! • 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 First Class athletics with an evaluation of the athlete’s injury/ status. A release from a doctor is required if a serious injury should occur.! ! 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. Transportation to competitions is the responsibility of each team member and his/her family. All Team members will wear the warm-ups or FCA 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.! ! UNIFORMS & ATTIRE! Please keep all FCA All-Star Clothing, Warm-Ups and Uniform in good condition. 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. First Class Athletics assumes NO responsibility of lost jewelry or any valuables.! ! 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. We have a designated viewing area for parents and other family members.! ! DISCIPLINE! If any of the above rules are compromised, the following actions will occur:! • 1st Violation: A meeting with the athlete defining the problem. ! • 2nd Violation: A meeting with the athlete & the parent(s).! • 3rd Violation: The athlete may be removed from the team or entire program. First Class Athletics 6026 Bowdendale Ave., Jacksonville, FL. 32216