2015
2015--2016
Competitive Program
Registration Package
Version 1.0
Welcome to the BEACH! This is the first step in joining our BCA family for the 2015-2016
2015
competitive
season.
All of the information for Team Placements, Summer Training, Program Costs, Practice
Schedules, & even our next season's Competition Schedule is included in this package!
package
We are excited to offer even more teams & classes for the upcoming season, increasing our options
to help meet the needs of all our athletes in our growing BEACH family. As always, at BCA we focus
on fun, teamwork, & skill development in a positive environment. All of our coaches are passionate
about cheer & fostering the love of our sport in our athletes. We do this all while pushing them to be
their very best in a fun environment.
Fundamentally, cheer is a team sport & we believe that exposure to team building at an early age
helps to foster a strong feeling of self
self-esteem
& confidence. Your athlete will develop a sense of
belonging in cheer, second to no other sport in creating trust & confidence in your teammates. There
is something special about being part of a team, working together to achieve a common goal.
Teamwork is the cornerstone of our program, making connections & memories to last a lifetime while
doing something you love. Tell me... what could be better?
Welcome to the BCA family, there is always room for at the BEACH for you!
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Did you miss Team Placements?
The 2015-16 season is here!
Being placed on a BCA team is easy, there is a team for
everyone! We aim for a low pressure environment where
new athletes showcase their skills.
This is not a tryout,
everyone will make a team. We just need to asses s each
athlete to best build the teams & ensure the right fit for all.
This is the first step towards joining a competitive team for season 3! Please contact us to book an
assessment date.
What should you expect at an assessment?
Your athlete should expect to have FUN, to showcase the skills they already have, & make new
friends! Again, this is a low pressure environment, more focused on what they CAN do, as opposed to
what they cannot.
What should you wear to assessment?
Your athlete should come dressed & ready to work out! For us, that means a T-shirt or tank top,
shorts, clean running shoes, hair up, & no jewelry.
All are welcome, please contact us directly if you have any further questions about BCA. We are
happy to have you as part of the BEACH family.
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SUMMER TRAINING
After placements, your athlete will be put on the team that has the best "fit" with their skills,
experience, & other members of the team. It is important to maintain a fairly consistent practice
schedule over the summer months. Building skills take time & practice to master, tumbling skills
must be trained continuously in order to maintain skill level, & most importantly in our demanding
sport, conditioning must be incorporated in order to protect bodies from injury while building
strength, endurance, & flexibility.
We are very excited to try something new in our training this summer!
effectiveness over the summer, we have set up the following schedule:
In order to maximize
Team
Summer 2015
June, July, August
Swells
Team Tues 5:30 – 6:30
Ripples
Team Tues 5:30 – 7:00
Tumble Mon & Thur 5:30 – 8:30
Waves
Team Tues 5:30 – 7:00
Tumble Mon & Thur 5:30 – 8:30
Surf
Team Tues 6:30 – 8:00
Tumble Mon & Thur 5:30 – 8:30
Breakers
Team Tues 6:30 – 8:00
Tumble Mon & Thur 5:30 – 8:30
Surge
Team Wed 5:30 – 7:30
Tumble Mon & Thur 5:30 – 8:30
Whitecaps
Team Wed 6:30 – 8:30
Tumble Mon & Thur 5:30 – 8:30
WaveRunners
Team Wed 6:30 – 8:30
Tumble Mon & Thur 5:30 – 8:30
RipTide
Team Wed 7:30 – 9:30
Tumble Mon & Thur 5:30 – 8:30
During June, July, & August we will be in Summer Training mode. Each team will have a mandatory
Team Practice on either Tuesday or Wednesday. This practice will consist mostly of building skills,
working on the stunts & techniques we will use in our competitive routines for the season. This will
be a very important part of developing the content for our routines. Although we understand it is
summer & there will be absences due to vacation, we would like you to endeavor to be at every team
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practice you can. We work with what we have in the gym. Low attendance during Team Practice may
affect your role in the routine during the season.
During Summer Training, on Mondays & Thursdays we will be offering levelled tumbling classes that
are included in your registration fees. From 5:30-8:30 on Monday & Thursday athletes can tumble
their hearts out! This will be a great way to build a base conditioning level for the competitive
season. Sign up for one tumbling class per week (55 min) will occur after team assignments have
been posted.
Summer training is where athletes truly have time to develop their tumbling skills, before
choreography & competition season becomes the focus. By adding two nights for athletes to tumble,
our hope is that we will see even greater strides in the skill level of our athletes for Season 3!
Tumbling schedules will be available after placements when we discern the need for each level.
Tumbling nights are not mandatory but please be advised that it will be the ONLY tumbling
instruction they will receive during the Summer Training.
We will still have semi & privates classes running during the summer as well if you would like to book
extra time in the gym.
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PROGRAM COSTS
This season we are pleased to introduce an all-inclusive price for all of our competitive teams. The
price includes membership fee, tuition costs, music, choreography, BEACHwear practice kit,
competition uniform, & competition fees.
In order to serve you better, BCA will now be offering payments in three different ways; full year, two
payments (June & October), & nine payments (June – March).
NINE
PAYMENTS
TUITION
FEE
FULL YEAR
COMMITMENT
Swells
$748
Ripples
TEAM
TWO
EQUAL
PAYMENTS
YEARLY
PAYMENT
(5%
discount)
First
Payment
Eight
Equal
Payments
$1248
$300
$119
$624
$1186
$1045
$1795
$350
$181
$898
$1705
Waves, Surf
Breakers, &
WhiteCaps
$1265
$2215
$400
$227
$1108
$2105
Surge,
WaveRunners,
& RipTide
$1430
$2530
$450
$260
$1265
$2404
* First Payment includes a portion of tuition, registration, team mom, music & choreography, practice
clothing kit & competition uniform fees.
* Payments are due on the 1st of each month.
Team Name
Yearly
Tuition Fees
Uniform Fees
Competition Fees
Registration Fees
(Membership,
BEACHwear Practice
Kit, Choreography,
Team Mom Fees)
Swells
$748
$150
$75
$275
Ripples
$1045
$300
$125
$325
Waves, Surf, Breakers, & Whitecaps
$1265
$300
$300
$350
Surge, WaveRunners, & Riptide
$1430
$300
$400
$400
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We are pleased to accept online payment & registration for all teams, classes & camps! We now
require all athletes to have an account created within our online registration system. Payments will
be collected online or by postdated cheque only. Child Fitness Receipts will be sent for each athlete
for the tuition portion of the yearly commitment.
Accounts must be in good standing to continue in the program. Failure to make payment may result
in your athlete being removed from their team.
For athlete’s whose parents are splitting payments, please contact us directly to arrange a mutually
beneficial payment schedule.
We want you to be 100% happy with your choice of BCA, we do offer a comprehensive refund policy.
The first two practices attended are considered a trial, if you chose to withdraw your athlete, a full
refund will be issued within this timeframe. After the first two, refunds will be made on tuition only.
Tuition will be refunded as per the pro-rated amount for the month following cancellation.
BCA will continue to offer a sibling discount. Tuition fees will be discounted at 10% for the second &
subsequent siblings enrolled with BCA. All other costs will be the same as per the first athlete.
Some athletes want even more time in the gym! The more time in the gym, the more progress the
athlete will see throughout the season. Crossover fees for the 2015-16 season will be an additional
$40/month for the season. In addition to the monthly crossover fee, competition fees for the second
team will be added to your yearly commitment.
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COMMITMENT & ATTENDANCE
Cheerleading is a commitment, this is a team sport where attendance is imperative to the positive
experience of all athletes on the team. We realize that the commitment lies with not just the athletes,
but with the family as well. Please read the following carefully as it is integral in understanding to
your commitment to BCA.
At BCA, we want the best possible experience for all athletes. A huge part of this means having as
many team members in the gym as possible at every practice. When you commit to signing your
athlete up to be a member of a competitive team, you not only
make a financial commitment, you make one of your athlete’s
time as well. We expect all athletes to be in attendance as
often as possible. Failure to attend practice during competition
season (for any reason) may result in changes to the athlete's
role in the routine.
This should not be considered a
punishment, this a natural consequence to not being present in
the gym at that time. In order to service all athletes, provide a
safe environment, & uphold a high standard of care, we have to
be up to date on what we know works for the team, in the
safest possible scenario.
We respect all the athletes'
commitment to the team equally, your athlete missing practice
effects every member on the team.
This season, we have implemented a new Commitment & Attendance Policy. The attendance policy is
to ensure that each athlete has the best experience possible. During Summer Training we
acknowledge that there may be more absences than usual. Please do your best to attend as much as
possible during Summer Training. As soon as September arrives & choreography is complete, this
will be considered competition season.
During competition season (September-April) your athlete may have a total of four (4) unexcused
absences before a meeting will be called to discuss further participation on their team. Unexcused
absences include, but are not limited to, birthday parties (family & friends), concerts, & studying for
tests/exams/schoolwork that they have not completed.
Of course, we believe school is of utmost importance, & in keeping with that,
learning to manage your time wisely is one of the many benefits of being in a
competitive program at a young age, a benefit that will serve your athlete well
as they move forward in their schooling & life. Birthday parties & other social
functions are considered unexcused because on making your commitment to
your team, you essentially cross off their calendar during those times & days
your athlete is committed to practice.
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All absences must be reported to a coach (preferably via email) BEFORE practice. We plan out
practices to optimize gym time for all athletes & proper warning creates much less disruption for all
other members of the team.
Further to this, missing a practice within three (3) of competition will be reviewed directly with your
coach &/or the program director. This will be considered a "blackout" time where all absences
(illness included) will be considered unexcused.
Again, in the interest of all of the athletes on the team, we expect you to honor the commitment to
BCA & respect the other families’ commitments as well.
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PRACTICE SCHEDULE
All Team Practices are mandatory. Schedule is subject to change following placements & final team selection.
Team
September 2015 –
May 2016
Swells
Sat 9:15-10:30
Ripples
Tues 5:30-6:30
Sat 10:30-12:00
Waves
Tues 6:00-7:30
Sun 10:30-12:00
Breakers
Tues 7:00-8:30
Sat 11:30-1:00
Surf
Wed 5:00-6:30
Sun 4:00-5:30
Surge
Thur 5:30-7:30
Sun 12:00-2:00
Whitecaps
Mon 7:00-8:30
Wed 6:00-7:30
WaveRunners
Wed 7:00-9:00
Sun 5:30-7:30
RipTide
Thur 7:00-9:00
Sun 2:00-4:00
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Gym Schedule September 2015- May 2016*
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
KinderGym
KinderGym
10:00 11:00am
Friday
Saturday
10:30-12:00
4:30-5:30 pm
10:00 - 11:00am
Waves
T1 & T2
4:30-5:30 T1
12:00-2:00
5:30-7:00 pm
5:30-6:30
5:00-6:30 pm
5:006:00pm
9:15-10:30am
Surge
PreComp
Ripples
Surf
Tumble 1
&2
Swells
5:30-7:30 pm
Open Gym
10:3012:00am
6:00 - 8:00
pm
Ripples
2:00-4:00
RipTide
7:00-8:30 pm
Whitecaps
6:00-7:30 pm
6:00-7:30pm
Waves
Whitecaps
Surge
4:00-5:30
7:00 - 8:30 pm
7:00 - 9 :00 pm
7:00 - 9:00 pm
11:30-1:00
pm
Surf
Breakers
WaveRunners
RipTide
Breakers
5:30-7:30 pm
8:00-9:00pm
1:00-4:00pm
WaveRunners
Tumble 2 & 3
Tumble 1, 2,3,
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*subject to change
*does not include all tumbling classes or Open Gym
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COMPETITION SCHEDULE
We have attached the proposed competition schedule for the 2015-16 season. As always, we have
planned these competitions based on the schedules released by the event producers. These dates
are as secure as we know at this time but are subject to change. Any changes to this schedule will be
communicated as soon as possible.
The following competitions are included in the fees listed above. If any team receives a paid bid to
any other competition (such as US Finals), this may be added to the competition fee. This would be
discussed as early as possible & decided as per the best decision for each team. If so, please be
advised, each athlete would be responsible for the corresponding travel fees. We would endeavor to
be as prudent as possible in deciding to attend, not just attending because the bid was won.
Cheer for the Cure
December 5 & 6, 2015 GM
Center, Oshawa
All Level 2 & 3 Teams
Surge, WaveRunners, &
RipTide
Shout Cheer & Dance Jingle
Bell Rockin’ Championship
December 12, 2015
Waves, Breakers, & Whitecaps
Jamfest
February 6, 2016 Powerade
Center, Brampton
All Level 1, 2, & 3 Teams
Waves, Breakers,
Whitecaps, Surge,
WaveRunners, & RipTide
Love to Cheer
February 7, 2016 Sleeman
Center Guelph
All Tiny & Prep Teams
Swells, Ripples, & Surf
OCF Provincials
February 20, 2016
Powerade Center,
Brampton
All Prep & Level 1 Teams
Ripples, Surf, Waves,
Breakers, Whitecaps
Rockin’ Hall of Fame Nationals
March 5, 2016
Kalahari Resort & Convention
Center, Sandusky, Ohio
All Level 2 & 3 Teams
Surge, WaveRunners, &
RipTide
OCF Nationals
April 2, 2016 Powerade
Center, Brampton
All Tiny & Prep Teams
Swells, Ripples, Surf
Cheer Evolution Nationals
April 8-10 2016, Niagara Falls
All Level 1, 2, & 3 Teams
Waves, Breakers, Whitecaps,
Surge, Wave Runners, &
RipTide
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IMPORTANT DATES
Please keep the following dates in mind when planning your yearly schedules!
May 26-28 Team Placements
May 31 Team Announcements
June 10 & 11 Registration
June 15 Summer Training Begins! Summer Training begins
July 27 – August 9 GYM CLOSED
August 31-Sept 4 Choreography Camp (Level 2/3 Only- Times TBD)
Sept 8 Fall Training hours begin
Nov 22 Kingston Road Santa Claus Parade
Dec 5-6 Cheer for the Cure
Dec 12 Shout Cheer & Dance Jingle Bell Rockin’ Championship
Feb 6 Jamfest
Feb 7 Love 2 Cheer
March 5 Rockin’ Hall of Fame Championships
April 2 OCF Nationals
Apri
April 8-10 Cheer Evolution Nationals
May TBD – BEACH Awards Banquet
Gym Closures
May 18 Victoria Day
July 1 Canada Day
July 27 –Aug 7 Summer Gym Shut down
Sept 7 Labour Day
Oct 12 Thanksgiving
Dec 21 – Jan 2 Team Practice Holiday Break
Feb 15 Family Day
Mar 14-20 March Break
Mar 25 Good Friday
Mar 27 Easter Sunday
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FAQS
What is the best way to contact BCA?
Please email us at [email protected] or call
416-951-8352.
We will endeavor to answer all your
questions as quickly as possible.
Why does my current athlete have to attend
placements? Don’t you already know her/his skill level?
We require all athletes to attend placements because there are many factors that make up a team. It
is important to see all the athletes in each age group against each other in order to accurately build
the most optimal teams. Although we have skill requirements, we make placement decisions to build
the best makeup of kids. Stunt or tumbling requirements are not necessarily hard & fast.
When my athlete is placed on a competitive team, does that mean they should attend all
practices?
YES! Cheerleading is a team sport. It is imperative that your family endeavor to have your athlete in
the gym whenever possible. We do understand that there may be times when this is not possible,
please see our commitment & attendance policy for more information. We expect a time
commitment from your athlete upon registration.
My athlete is new to cheer, will they be placed on a competitive team?
YES! At BCA we have a competitive team for every age & skill level. We will do our best to place your
athlete where they will have the most fun, be pushed to improve, & let their skills shine!
No experience is necessary. Placements are a great way to give cheer a chance, see the gym, make
new friends, & meet the coaching staff!
What if our athlete wants to cheer but weekend practices don’t work for our family?
This season we are pleased to introduce a competitive team in our schedule that practices Monday &
Wednesdays only! Although there will be 4 competitions during the season that occur on weekend,
there will be no other weekend commitment! Feel free to cottage away! The levelling of this team
will be decided after the full complement of athletes is confirmed.
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For another option, we will have a pre-competitive team that practices once a week. This is a great
option for the athlete who wants a taste of the cheer experience but not the time or financial
commitment. Pre-competitive teams run half year, Sept-Dec & Jan – April.
My athlete is Level 1 (or 2) this year, will they automatically “move up” a level this season?
The short answer is no, not necessarily. Cheerleading is not a sport where you can be expected to
move up through the levels each season. Here’s why:
Firstly, there are only a total of six levels in cheerleading, with many skills associated in being
considered a skilled athlete in each one. Is it improbable to conceive that every athlete would achieve
the skills required, as well as have enough athletes doing the same to constitute a team. Secondly,
there are many factors that affect the placement of your athlete on the team, excelling in one area
may not solely secure their role on a team levelled higher than their current one. As discussed, we
take an overview of all the athletes that make up a team & attempt to come up with the best mix.
Our focus is always fun, team building, & developing self-esteem; we consider this first over every
other factor. Success at BCA is built first on feeling success in the team & oneself, not necessarily
being on the highest level team &/or
winning competitions.
I want my athlete to be with their BFF,
is that possible?
Possibly.
Enjoying the cheerleading
experience is the most important goal of
being part of the BEACH family. If we
believe that the athletes fit within the same age group & level, we will do our best to accommodate
friend requests. However, if the athletes are mismatched in skill level, we may instead offer one
athlete to “play down” a level. We cannot accommodate a request that moves an athlete “up” a level
that they are not ready for. This is a safety issue & is not in the best interest of the team or the
individual athlete.
I have two athletes interested in cheering with BCA. Can they be placed in the same team?
This would make my life easier!
We hear you! Getting kids to their extracurriculars is a job in itself! We will our best to accommodate
family requests if it is at an appropriate age/level for both/all athletes, however, ultimately, BCA will
have the final decision on placements. It is in the best interest of the athletes that they are kept in the
appropriate age/level in order to maximize enjoyment & benefit from the program.
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We do have very active & engaged Team Moms who coordinate carpools! We will help this process
out wherever possible & get your athlete to the gym.
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