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This is not the FINAL
Handbook. This is subject to
change until April 1, 2015.
Competitive Program Handbook
Competitive Season: May 2015 – April 2016
Contact Information:
41 Whitmore Rd Suite #1 Woodbridge, ON L4L 8G5
Phone – (647) 309-7844
Email – [email protected]
Website – www.limelightallstars.com
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This packet contains information for competitive cheer teams,
level 2-5.
For beginner or level 1 athletes, please contact us for the
information regarding our ALLSTAR PREP PROGRAM.
If you are interested in our POM DANCE TEAMS, please
contact us for that information.
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Welcome to Limelight Cheerleading Allstars
Note from the owner:
Thank you for your interest in our program. My goal is to provide the best service
and the best program for all of our members. I believe that each athlete is
unique and is a wonderful addition to our program. Join us today; after all, it is
your turn to be in the Limelight! – Jerry
Why choose Limelight?
1. A staff who cares – Our coaches and staff truly want the best for you and
your child. We strive to build a great program that brings out the best in
our athletes.
2. A program dedicated to success – We want to win of course! But, more
importantly, we want to achieve our goals. As a gym, so far we have
been able to do just that. We want to focus more on goals than on results,
because we know the outcome of a subjectively scored sport is out of our
hands.
3. We appreciate our members – You are the reason we are here. We know
that relationship is important for our continued growth and we want to
foster it.
4. We are one of the fastest growing gyms around. Since our beginning in
2012, we have grown to more than 9 teams, over 100 athletes,
recreational cheer, competitive cheer, 3 members of Team Canada, and
it continues daily.
Why choose allstar cheerleading as a sport?
1. This is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. There are now more
than 60 countries represented at the Cheerleading Worlds.
2. This is great for people of all ages, ability levels, body types and gender.
3. It is a great way to stay active in a fun-filled environment.
4. It builds trust, teamwork, coordination, social skills and more.
5. It is a healthy alternative that builds a person from the inside out.
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Safety is Serious!
All competitive sports come with some sort of risk, and cheerleading is no
exception. At Limelight, we are taking precautions to lower the risks associated
with our sport and training our athletes and staff with the latest techniques in skill
development and emergency procedures.
How Limelight is leading the charge in safety!
1. Competitive Coach Training
a. Our competitive coaches participate in an annual 2-3 day course
to learn proper spotting, skill progression and safety measures.
b. Each coach is CPR/First-Aid certified
c. Each coach will be USASF certified
d. Coaches participate in on-going internal training
2. Concussion Management Programs – Limelight will work with industry
experts at Cheer Smart Education to create a specialized program for our
gym that includes:
a. Baseling Testing (including computerized testing, balance &
vestibular testing, eye tracking testing and more),
b. Coaches & Parents Info Sessions about concussions
c. LOCAL Concussion Specialist therapist that they’ve vetted - and
educated about our sport! This therapist will actually be able to
TREAT concussions, and give you the most up-to-date return to play
advice.
d. We will sell concussion headbands in our gym. These headbands
are highly recommended for all athletes training at level 2 and
higher.
3. Injury and risk management
a. The staff will provide follow up for injuries to assess the athlete and
make any recommendations deemed necessary.
b. Athletes will participate in semi-annual emergency and safety
seminars.
Although we cannot prevent injuries, Limelight is taking precautions to ensure
the safest environment possible for you and your children.
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How to Save Big!
CHEER POINTS - Limelight Cheerleading Allstars continues to set new standards for the
industry. We have developed a unique program that will benefit our members and
provide savings for continued loyalty.
1. Returning Members
Receive the following:
a. 2nd-3rd years
100
Cheer Points
b. 4th-6th years
200
Cheer Points
c. 7th-9th years
300
Cheer Points
d. 10th or more years
400
Cheer Points
2. Referrals
a. Competitive referral
25
Cheer Points
b. Recreational referral
10
Cheer Points
3. Various Contests
VariousCheer Points
Cheer Points Rules and Regulations
1. 1 Cheer Point equals 1 Dollar to be credited to member accounts.
2. Cheer Points are not redeemable for cash and may not be refunded to
members monetarily.
3. Cheer Points may be applied to LCA fees including team tuition, classes,
recreational tuition, camps, clinics, and program fees.
4. A member is considered returning when he or she has participated with LCA in
some team capacity. For instance, a recreational athlete transferring to
competitive is a returning member. Open gym or bring a friend athletes do not
qualify as returning members. A returning member must be consecutive without
interruption in membership in order to qualify for returning member rewards.
5. Referral Cheer Points are issued to referring member once the referred athlete
has registered and paid for a team at LCA.
6. Cheer Points may be transferred to another LCA member.
7. If a referred member withdraws from LCA within 30 days of registration, then the
cheer points gained from the referral will be reversed.
Other ways to save BIG!
Free Open Gym – All competitive team athletes receive free open gym
Pay in advance - Pay entire tuition fees at time of registration and receive 5% off your
year tuition. Applies to tuition only. Does not apply to program, apparel or competition
fees.
Early Bird Registration – Pay in full during early registration and receive an additional 5%
off your tuition. Applies to tuition only.
Sibling discounts – An additional 20% discount off tuition will be applied to the second
child within a family - Applies only to second or third child’s team tuition.
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New This Season!
1. STAR Program - The STAR program is designed for the serious athletes who want
more time in the gym to develop their skills. This is perfect for athletes that want to
train for future placement on Summit or Worlds Teams.
Benefits of being a STAR include:
• Weekly STAR classes with elite coaches – STAR athletes will train with our top
coaches in a more controlled environment to get the attention you need to
master your skills.
• Daily STAR open gym time for individual training – STAR athletes will have daily
access most days of the week to work on the skills you want to train at your own
pace.
• Discounts on camps, private lessons, parent night out – Each event held at the
gym will have special discounts for STAR athletes.
• STAR workshops with industry experts in tumbling, flying, jumps and stunts – We will
periodically offer workshops that only STAR athletes will have access to.
• Get your very own STAR T-shirt and BOW
• Special Gym Acknowledgements
STAR Fees: $500 per season, regardless of start date. Payment is included in your regular
payment plan. There is no discount of STAR fees for payment in full at registration. STAR
fees will coincide with your tuition fee payments. Sibling discounts do not apply.
2. Summit Team - Shine will train toward the ultimate goal of reaching the Summit in
Orlando, FL. This team will require all athletes to have level 3 tumbling skills, attend
practice with a strict attendance policy, and commit to personal growth and
development. Should we not receive a bid to the Summit, then we will aim for the
US Finals.
3. Summit and Worlds Training Program – STAR athletes are welcome to attend
practice for Shine and Flash to train with the teams on certain occasions. These
special practices will be a great method to develop our younger athletes into the
future power houses of our gym.
4. CAMP WOODWARD – $1149 USD. Session 8, July 26-August 1. Join fellow Limelight
Athletes at the world’s best cheer camp with industry superstars, top coaches and
amazing facilities. The sleepover camp in Pennsylvania is full of daily activities
outside cheer as well. You will meet lots of cool people from around the US and
Canada. More information will be available soon. This camp is optional.
www.campwoodward.com
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2014-2015 Cheerleading Levels Chart
The following chart is a tool used to determine your level for allstar cheerleading. There
may be exceptions to the rule each season depending on team needs, athlete
expertise in stunting, personal strengths, and any other factor the coaches deem
necessary. Coach decisions on all team placements will be based on this chart as well
as coach discretion.
The skills below are considered to be mastered. Mastered is defined as the point in
which an athlete can perform the skill by themselves in a safe manner on the
performance floor. Spotting a skill or simply doing it once does not satisfy a mastered
status. Works in progress may help coaches when determining team placement but
does not guarantee a spot in a certain level.
Tumbling
Jumps
Stunts
Level 1
Front Roll,
Walkovers,
Cartwheel,
Roundoff
Level 2
Round off
BHS and
multiple
BHS,
Standing
BHS,
Walkover
to BHS
Level 3
Standing
Series BHS,
Round off
Back Tuck,
Punch
Front,
Specialty
pass to
Tuck
Star Jump,
Tuck
Jump,
Triple Toe
Touch,
Pike, Front
Hurdler
T jump
with BHS
Triple Toe
Touch,
Pike, Front
Hurdler, all
with a
BHS,
Level 4
Standing
Back
Tuck,
Standing
Series BHS
to tuck or
layout,
Specialty
to BHS
layout
Triple Toe
Touch BHS
Back Tuck
or Layout,
Pike, Front
Hurdler
Level 5
Standing
tumbiing
with a
full/DBL
twist,
Roundoff
with a
Full/DBL
Twist
Level 6
Up to
level 5
skills and
may
include
Double
Punch
Double
Triple Toe
Triple Toe
Touch
Touch,
Back tuck, Pike, Front
Pike Back Hurdler,
Tuck,
with
Front
tumbling I
Hurdler
a plus
Front Tuck
Prep, Leg
Extension, Prep Full
Prep
Lib
Rewind,
Stand Lib,
Cradle,
Down, 360 Double
Double
Free Flying
Thigh
Basket
to Prep,
Down, Lib Down,
Flip
Stand
Toss, Prep
Extended
Full Twist,
Basket
Cradle,
Liberty
Lib, Basket Basket
Toss Kick
Basket
toss full
toss Kick
Double,
Toss
Full
Flip
Flipping
Cradle
*Level 4.2 is designed for those individuals with level 2 tumbling and level 4
stunts. It allows more advanced stunting for seniors who may not have
reached advanced level tumbling just yet.
Final determination of your level should be decided by a LCA coach.
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2014-15 Competitive Allstar Cheerleading Teams
Ages are determined by how old you are on August 31, 2015. Exception – Worlds
age requirements are you must be 14 in the year you compete.
Name
Flare
Shine
Level Age
Division Program
Description
12 month team
2
<15
Junior
National
3
10-18 Senior
International 12 month Summit
Ignite
Flash
4.2
5
>14
>14
Rays
6
>17
Team. This team will
train in hopes to get
a bid at the Summit.
Summit is like the
worlds for levels 1-4
and is held in
Disneyworld. This
team has the same
expectations as our
worlds team.
12 month team
IO Coed National
IO Coed International 12 month Worlds
Team. This team is
expected to train at
the highest level,
pushing themselves
to new skills and
constantly growing
as individuals.
5 month team, starts
O Coed Open
in January 2016
***Should a competitive athlete not maintain their skills
during the season, the coaches have the right to move that
athlete to another lower level, or completely remove them
from the program. It is important to maintain and develop
your skills.
*** Rays registration information will be available Fall
2015 as this team will not begin practice until January
2016. We will have level 6 stunt classes all summer and
fall.
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2014-15 Team Fees (Prices do not reflect HST)
As you may or may not be aware, we will be moving to a new location, and with that brings
added costs. Therefore, tuition has risen slightly. To offset the increase in cost, we are providing
more hours of training now for all competitive teams that includes designated team tumbling
time each week. This is a huge benefit for our teams and will really help us go to the next level.
Teams
Hours per week
Days per week
Monthly Tuition
Program Fees
Registration, Choreography, Music, Camps,
Concussion Testing, Practice T-shirt, Admin
Apparel Fees
Uniform – new for 2015-16 season
Hoodie – same as 2015
Track Suit – same as 2015
Bow –girls – new for 2015-16 season
Tank Top – new for 2015-16 season
Shorts – new for 2015-16 season
Competition Fees – subject to change
Local – Due before Sept 1
National – Due before Oct 1
Travel Fees - Due Date TBD
National
Flare and Ignite
5
2
115 per month
International
Shine and Flash
6
2
125 per month
*Open
Rays
3
1
60 per month
575
575 for Shine
650 for Flash
350
300
45
225
30
45
40
300 for Shine
400 for Flash
(same as 2015)
45
225
30
45
40
100-150 (separate
uniform from other
teams)
250
150
200-300
250
150
1000-1500
N/A
N/A
200, Montreal
600, Mexico
30
45
40
1. Prices above are for new athletes. Returning athletes will have some lower fees as some
of the apparel is the same as last year. If you are on Rays and another team, then you
only need an additional uniform because the other items are the same as the other
teams.
2. White Cheer shoes are mandatory for all competitive teams and are not included in the
apparel fees. They must be all white, have laces, and have a smooth bottom.
3. Registration includes a practice T-shirt, supplemental accident insurance, gym
membership and administration. Registration is for one competitive season only.
4. Local and National Competition Fees do not include hotel, bus, airfare or any other
expenses other than event registration.
5. Athletes missing summer practices for camp, vacation and such are still required to pay
tuition. We do not offer breaks in tuition.
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2015-2016 Team Schedules – levels 2-5 only
**Rays schedule will be available in the fall of 2015
Summer Practice Schedule: (May 11-31, 2015)
Program
Days
Level 4.2
Level 3
Level 2
Level 5 Worlds
Tuesday and Thursday
Tuesday and Thursday
Monday and Wednesday
Monday and Wednesday
Times
5:30-8:00pm
6:30-9:30pm
5:30-8:00pm
6:30-9:30pm
Summer Practice Schedule: (June 1, 2015-Sept 4, 2015)
Program
Days
Ignite
Shine
Flare
Flash
Tuesday and Thursday
Tuesday and Thursday
Monday and Wednesday
Monday and Wednesday
Times
5:30-8:00pm
6:30-9:30pm
5:30-8:00pm
6:30-9:30pm
Regular Practice Schedule: (Sept 13, 2015-April 30, 2016)
Name
Lvl Age
Shine
3
Ignite
4.2
Flash
5
Flare
2
14 and
under
10-18
14 and
older
14 and
older
Program
National
International
National
International
Days
Sundays
Wednesdays
Sundays
Tuesdays
Sundays
Wednesdays
Mondays
Thursdays
Times
12:00pm-3:00pm
5:30pm-7:30pm
4:00pm-7:00pm
6:30pm-9:30pm
2:00pm-5:00pm
7:30pm-9:30pm
6:30pm-9:30pm
6:30pm-9:30pm
Holiday Schedule: (no practice on these dates)
Holiday/Event
Dates
Victoria Day Weekend
May 16 – 18, 2015
Summer Break
June 29 – July 4, 2015
Civic holiday
Monday, August 3, 2015
Labor Day Weekend
Friday, September 4 - Monday, September 7, 2015
Thanksgiving Weekend
October 10-12, 2015
Winter Break
Monday, December 21, 2015 – Sunday, January 3, 2016
March Break
Saturday, March 12, 2016 – Friday, March 18, 2016
Easter Weekend
Friday, March 25, 2016 – Monday, March 28, 2016
All Holiday breaks are included in your tuition payments and fees. There are no makeup dates for practices missed due to holidays listed on this schedule.
When planning your vacations, please check with our schedules to ensure we do not
overlap or have team issues.
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2015-2016 Team Camps
Event
Skills Camp
Skills Camp
Skills Camp
Overnight Skills Camp
Choreography Camp
Choreography Camp
Choreography Camp
Choreography Camp
Dance Choreography
Dance Choreography
Dance Choreography
Date
July 8
9am-4pm
July 9
9am-4pm
July 10
2pm-9pm
July 11-12
9am-4pm
Aug 8-9
9am-1pm
Aug 8-9
2pm-6pm
Aug 15-16
9am-1pm
Aug 15-16
2pm-6pm
Sept 26
2pm-5pm
Sept 26
6pm-9pm
Sept 27
at practice
Location
Our Gym
Our Gym
Our Gym
TBD
Our Gym
Our Gym
Our Gym
Our Gym
Our Gym
Our Gym
Our Gym
Teams
Flare
Ignite
Shine
Flash
Flare
Ignite
Shine
Flash
Ignite
Flash
Flare, Shine
All athletes are required to attend the above camps where we will learn choreography
and skills. We will have guest instructors from outside our gym to work on skills such as
tumbling, stunts and jumps. This is a HUGE team bonding experience as well. If you are
going to miss these dates, we must know at time of registration. You must have a
replacement for you if you miss any of the above dates. It may be required that you
get private lessons to make up any material you miss. Should an athlete start after camp
dates or miss camp, the athlete may be required to take private lessons to ensure
proper technique from the camp is passed on to all athletes.
No Miss Dates:
The week of a competition is MANDATORY. You must be at practice for the entire week
before a competition.
Attendance at all events and practices:
The staff at LCA works diligently to ensure the teams are successful. This means that we
often put in extra time outside of practices. It is mandatory that you attend all practices
and events unless you have an excused absence. Your commitment to the team and
the fellow team members is crucial to our overall success. We are only as strong as our
weakest link.
International teams International teams should avoid missing practice during the
months of January – April. Please schedule vacations during times when we are not
going for a bid or competing much. March break and Winter Breaks are both good
times, as well as any time before November.
Sick/Injured Policy:
If an athlete is injured or sick we still expect the athlete
to attend practice as usual. Although your role may be limited, it is important to be at
practice for many reasons. Exceptions – If your sickness or injury is severe and you are
bedridden, you have fever, you are contagious.
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2014-2015 Member Rules and Regulations
General Guidelines
1. If you have a concern, please contact the gym directly so we can assist you.
2. Each team member and parent must be aware of all of the responsibilities required and the
commitment they are making to the team
3. All members must be aware that participation at LCA is a privilege, not a right.
4. Each athlete is making a commitment until the end of the each season.
5. Each member will follow all additional rules and guidelines given by the coach, director, team
mom or person in charge.
Gym Rules
1. Please leave all valuables at home. We are not responsible for lost property.
2. There is absolutely no gum, candy, food or drinks (except water) allowed in the gym.
3. No outdoor shoes allowed in the gym. Please wear cheer shoes to practice only.
4. NO LONG FINGERNAILS OR JEWELRY ALLOWED AT PRACTICE. Long nails are defined as any nails
more than ½ inch past the finger or deemed long by the coach. Stud jewelry is ok but not
preferred. No necklaces, bracelets, hoop earrings, rings, watches, or other such jewelry, including
friendship bracelets or anklets.
5. No cell phones allowed during practice except during breaks. They must be out of reach during
practice.
Athlete Behaviour
1. Each member will set and maintain the highest levels of behaviour and must realize the manner in
which they conduct themselves directly reflects on the entire program.
2. Challenging the authority of a person in charge, use of profanity or abusive language or any
negative behaviour toward a coach, gym directors or another athlete or parent by an athlete or
parent is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
3. There will be absolutely no negative behaviour towards another LCA member or toward another
gym, via any medium (i.e. directly or via internet message boards, chat rooms).
4. Any action, whether intentional or otherwise, which jeopardizes the safety of oneself or any other
member is totally unacceptable and will be dealt with severely.
5. Athletes must be willing to work hard, take directions and strive for excellence.
6. No smoking, drinking of alcoholic beverages or use of drugs while representing LCA.
Attendance Policy
1. MEMBERS WILL BE PRESENT AND ON TIME TO ALL REQUIRED ACTIVITIES!
2. We are more relaxed with attendance during the months of May-August. However, team camps
are mandatory.
3. Each athlete is allowed only 2 unexcused absences each season, September-May.
4. No absences allowed during the week before a competition, especially the last practice before a
competition.
5. Excessive tardies or absences may be reason for removal from the team. Absences are only
allowed for extreme sickness, family emergencies, or school mandatory events. NOTE: Studying for
an exam, birthdays, work, school trip/dance, not having a ride, etc. are not excused absences.
6. Parents are to inform the coach and administration of all tardiness and absences. 1 minute late is
late.
7. Team members are required to attend all competitions. This includes remaining until the awards
ceremony is over, in full uniform or team apparel as outlined by the coaching staff. If parents are
unable to stay for the whole competition, other arrangements must be made so that the athlete
can stay with the team for the awards ceremony.
8. All athletes must be picked up promptly at the end of their class/practice.
Parents
1. Parents are required to fulfill all financial obligations on time.
2. While we encourage parental support and understanding, questioning coach’s decisions about
routine choreography or practice planning is unacceptable.
3. The viewing area is a DRAMA FREE ZONE. The viewing area will remain open as long as the
environment remains supportive and friendly to all athletes, parents and other customers.
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2014-2015 Registration Information
Be evaluated by the coaches. Each athlete must meet with a coaching staff member
to assess your skills. At this short meeting, we will evaluate your skill level in a relaxed
environment with no pressure, If you have no previous experience, that is totally OK. We
simply need to see your skill level to ensure you are on the right level. Please contact us
to schedule a meeting if you are unable to attend athlete assessments in May.
1. What we evaluate:
a. Tumbling (floor gymnastics)
b. Skills from Previous Cheerleading Experience, if applicable
c. Flexibility and Strength
2. When you can be evaluated:
a. May 4-9, 2015 from 5:30-8:30pm and are FREE during this time.
b. Private evaluations outside our normal evaluation week must be
with one of the approved coaches and the FEE is $25. The
evaluation fee must be presented at time of evaluation.
3. Be sure that your parents are with you if you are under 18.
Level/Team Placements - The owner/coaches will determine how each athlete will be placed
on levels/teams. We will consider age, skill level, team needs and any other aspect deemed
necessary to make successful teams. Once you have been assigned to a level/team, we ask
that you give your ALL to make this team successful. All of our teams have the same importance
and we wish them all equal success. Coach decisions are final.
Complete the registration form and submit payment. Each athlete/parent should print
and read this entire Handbook packet thoroughly, sign all registration forms and submit
all forms at time of registration.
1. Complete the forms in this handbook and initial pages in the appropriate boxes.
2. Submit Payments
a. Tuition and Program Fees
1. In Full - receive a 5% discount on tuition
2. Equal Payments – up to 4 post-dated equal payments, no discount.
Includes Tuition and Program Fees only. Cheque or Credit Card
only.
3. Monthly Payments – Tuition can be paid monthly by using postdated cheques or credit cards that are submitted at registration.
Program Fees are due at Registration.
b. Apparel and competition fees must be paid according to the payment
schedule. Must submit post-dated cheques or credit card at registration.
Please refer to the payment form to see more detailed payment plans and refund
policies.
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2015-2016 Registration Form
All forms and payments must be presented in order to register. Incomplete files will not be processed.
Athlete Information: (please write legibly)
Name:
Current Age:
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY):
Athlete Email:
Address:
Postal Code:
City:
Athlete Phone:
Parent Information: (please provide if athlete is under 18 years of age)
Name:
Mobile Phone:
Home Phone
Parent Email:
_________I understand that being on a Limelight competitive team requires me, or my
child to attend all practices and I understand the attendance policy completely.
________I understand that should I not adhere to the policies in this packet, that I could
forfeit my spot on the team. Being at practice even when I am sick or injured is
mandatory except in certain situations.
_________I understand that I must continually work to advance my skills and maintain
the skills I currently have. If I lose my skills, I understand that me, or my child, could be
moved to a lower level team.
_________I understand that my signature on this form along with my initials on each
page of this handbook bind me by all terms and agreements set forth in this handbook.
Additional Items Checklist:
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Gym Waiver
Payment Form
Athlete Signature
Date
Parent Signature
Date