Welcome to Cheer Command Rockets Allstar Cheerleading 2011 2012

Thank you for your interest in Cheer Command Rockets. At Cheer Command (CCR) we are dedicated to training our Cheerleaders to excel in competition, build self-esteem, promote sportsmanship and develop life long skills, such as leadership and teamwork. This packet contains vital information about our organization including an introduction to our teams, fees, gym rules, practice/competition rules and regulations, and what is expected from our team members and their families. Though our coaching methods are just one of the thousands of different styles, we feel that it is the best way to progress through this highly competitive activity. As you, the parent will soon find out, this is not a recreational hobby. Our squads are strictly competition teams. Cheer Command Rockets take cheerleading to heart. We dedicate ourselves in assuring the success of all of our teams. The squads primary focus will be to prepare for and compete in local and national competitions. During the course of the year, the squads will focus on all of the components of cheerleading including tumbling, jumps, motions, pyramids, partner stunts, dance, sportsmanship and teamwork. CCR teams attend between 7-9 competitions per season depending on age levels. Several of our competitions are local; however, some teams will travel to 3-4 out of state competitions. Some teams also make public appearances. We are looking forward to an outstanding season. Please help us by following the guidelines set forth in this packet. Thank you and Good Luck! Felicia St. John and Stephanie Losieczka

CHEER COMMAND COMMUNICATION

We, Cheer Command, feel that communication between the staff, parents and athletes is very important in maintaining a great relationship. We do our best to keep you informed in a timely manner. Information that is important to your athlete may be found on our website www.cheercommand.com or located on our bulletin board in the waiting area. Please take the time to register for the website and check daily, on the Members Only page of the website. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT AND ATHLETE TO CHECK FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND UPDATES ON THE WEBSITE! Loyalty to Cheer Command, Inc. is what will make us even better. Our staff is loyal both to the athlete and to the cause. In return, we see a dedication from our parents also. Loyalty is just one factor that helps us achieve our goals. If at any time you feel that your loyalty to our company diminishes for any reason, please come to the Cheer Command Staff, before you go to other parents or those outside of Cheer Command. This can lead to false information being circulated and does not represent Rockets in the manner that we would like. OFFICE HOURS AND INFORMATION: MondayThursday Friday Saturday Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. TBD (once teams are set) TBD (once teams are set) TBD (once teams are set)

Cheer Command Inc. & Rockets Allstars 9830 West 190th St Unit C Mokena, IL 60448 708-478-4064 Fax: 708-478-4065 Website: www.cheercommand.com General E-mail: [email protected] Billing/Account questions: [email protected]

CHEER COMMAND COMMITMENT

Allstar cheerleading is a very demanding and challenging activity. It will require 100% commitment from each athlete and parent in order for this programs continued success. Competitive cheerleading can be very costly. We, at Cheer Command want to do our best to make it as affordable as possible. A Cheer Command team member will incur all of the following costs in order to participate. Please realize this is only an estimate and additional competition fees may be required. At the end of the season unused funds will be forfeited or rolled over to the following season. There are NO refunds or credits on competitions, camps, or tuition due to injuries, illness, removal from the team or choosing not to participate any longer. *Cost is subject to change*

UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES

All uniform costs and additional items purchased are NON-refundable. Parents are required to attend the uniform fitting and sign a confirmation of their athletes order. WE are not responsible for uniforms that do not fit upon arrival. CCR is not responsible for the purchase or selling of used uniforms.

1. Uniforms New: $285 Used: May be available during a sell back day.
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Shoes Phoenix or Evolution $74.99 (Purchase on your own: www.teamcheer.com or www.spiritinnovations.com or www.varsity.com) Socks on your own (ultra low) Optional Rocket Warm-up Price to be determined Optional Rocket bag Price to be determined *Practice outfits *Music *Makeup *Hair bows (competition and practice *Required items for returning Rocket

CHEER COMMAND FEES

* Families with more than one girl involved with Cheer Command will receive a $25.00 discount per month on monthly tuition fees for the 2nd sibling and more. TUITION MUST BE PAID BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Tuition/payment will automatically be drawn from your checking/savings account on the 1st or 16th of every month. You will still be required to have a credit card on file. Pay for the entire amount of tuition at registration and you will receive 5% discount and your remaining fees will be split amongst the season. All credit cards on file must not expire until after March 2012. All others will not be accepted. IF YOUR CREDIT CARD IS DECLINED, CHECKING/SAVINGS RETURNS NSF, YOU WILL INCUR A $25 SERVICE FEE. * Accounts must be up to date throughout the season or athletes may not participate. * Cheer Commands monthly tuition is a reflection on yearly costs. Therefore there will be NO REFUNDS or PARTIAL MONTHLY CREDITS if you choose to not continue to participate, are removed from a Cheer Command team, or join mid-month. Furthermore, there will be no credits given for short months (i.e., Summer/Winter Break.) * MONTHLY TEAM FEES ARE BASED ON 11 MONTHS (unless otherwise stated): You can expect to have a small number of practices canceled due to holidays, competitions and rest days following long competitions, inclement weather and gym closing periods. Please understand there may be added practices and appearances through out the season that make up for any missed practices. THERE WILL BE NO PRORATING FOR TEAMS.

COACHING FEES
This helps cover the annual costs associated with coaches traveling and competition fees

TUMBLING
Tumbling at Cheer Command will be optional but we expect all athletes to attend a class at a tumbling facility. Cheer Command will offer monthly tumbling to our athletes at $20 per month. YOU MUST register for tumbling at the beginning of the season to receive this pricing. Otherwise you may sign up for classes per month at $40 per month

SUMMER CHOREOGRAPHY, SKILLS AND MUSIC

Cheer Command creates exciting camp experiences. Summer Camp gives the team members an opportunity to improve their techniques, skills and abilities. It gives the athletes a chance to get to know their fellow team members and other athletes in the organization. Team routines, skills and choreography are established at camps. Attendance at camps are mandatory. All athletes are expected to pay the full amount for camp. No refunds or credits will be given. Camp dates are indicated below. We look forward to an AMAZING experience. SKILLS DAYS Tentative: Minis through Seniors (all teams will attend 1 day) June 16-17 Mini and Youth June 23-24-25 Juniors and Seniors CHOREOGRAPHY DAYS Tentative: June 26th Senior 5 June 28th-30th Youth July 14th-15tt - TBA July 18th-20th TBA August 9th-11th TBA More dates will be added as necessary.

FULL ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR CAMPS. COMPETITION FEES

Many of these competitions come with Free Admission for spectators! This does not include the cost of overnight travel. We realize some companies offer an early discount for fees turned in by a certain date. Due to last minute changes to routines, injuries or illnesses, we will be paying by the late date. Fees have been divided amongst the season. If we are at an Indy national and your team does not warm-up until after Noon. We will allow you to arrive the Saturday of the competition. If you warm-up prior to Noon, you will be required to arrive Friday evening. Minis always compete prior to Noon.

FEE BREAKDOWN AND MONTHLY PAYMENTS

Tinies JuneDec Tuition mos/yr Tumble Optional/Per Month Music, Skills, Choreography Clothes/Accessories Competition Fees Coach Fee/Registration Total for season No Tumbling Deposit- 1st month tuition/Camps/Clothes/Acc Season minus deposit Fee per month - No Tumbling Total With Full Season Tumbling Deposit - 1st month tuition/camps Season minus deposit Fee per month - With Tumbling $59/$354 $20 $100 $110 $200 $155 $939 $269 $670 $134 $1,039 $269 $770 $154 Minis JuneMar $79/$790 $20 $180 $110 $460 $155 $1,695 $369 $1,326 $148 $1,895 $369 $1,526 $168 Youth MayMar $99/$1089 $20 $260 $110 $710 $195 $2,364 $469 $1,895 $190 $2,584 $469 $2,115 $210

Junior May-Mar $129/$1419 $20 $335 $110 $800 $195 $2,844 $574 $2,335 $234 $3,064 $574 $2,555 $254

Senior May-Mar $129/$1419 $20 $335 $110 $800 $195 $2,844 $574 $2,335 $234 $3,064 $574 $2,555 $254

*New uniform payments will be due by June 30th. We will have a used uniform sale June 25th. **Uniform is not included in the above payments

TEAMS
Teams are decided upon based on skills performed at evaluations and stunt groups. (example a base, flyer or backspot) You are placed on teams with expectations that your skills performed at evaluations are maintained. If at any time you lose your skills, we have the option throughout the entire season to adjust teams and move athletes. We understand there are injuries and mind blocks, but athletes must work to regain and maintain to keep their positions. Some athletes may be placed on teams and not have the minimum tumbling for that level, but they bring something else to the team. This includes stunting, dancing, and jumping. Teams are made based on coachs discrection and will not be negotiated. We offer the option of being a double teamer. Double teamers attend all required practices and competitions. The fee for double teamers will be $300. This will spread amongst the 11 month season.

CHEER COMMAND PRACTICE COMMITMENT

Gym will be closed July 1st 4th Gym will be closed the weeks of Monday, July 25th Sunday, August 7th for vacations.
Please plan your vacations during this time. Gym will be closed the week of Friday, December 23th Sunday, Jan 1st . Practices will resume Monday, January 2nd. Please plan your vacation during this time. Teams will practice 2 hours during the week and 3 hours on the weekend. Finalize schedule will be posted with evaluation results.

PRACTICE ATTENDANCE POLICY

Once selected for a Cheer Command team, it is your obligation to attend practices. When one member is absent, it can keep a whole team from achieving their goals for that practice. The definition of a team is a number of people that are associated together in work or activity; a cooperatively functioning group. We cannot function cooperatively without your attendance and commitment. Please realize this before entering into this contract. Practice will begin the week of May 16th for Youth, Junior and Senior Teams. Practice will begin the week of June 6th for Tinies and Minis Please note that full attendance is important and excessive tardiness will not be tolerated. Team members that arrive late or have to leave early may disrupt and distract practice. You MUST be at the TWO practices PRIOR to competition. You are allowed 3 missed practices through August 9th without reprimand. You have a total of 6 the ENTIRE season. This includes the 3 summer practices. This is for any reason. Choose your absences wisely. We suggest athletes do not miss practices unless it is an emergency. There may be a time when you HAVE to miss! We have the right to remove any athlete from our program for excessive absences and tardiness. MISSED PRACTICES, LEAVING EARLY AND TARDINESS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND UNFAIR TO YOUR TEAM.

PRACTICE RULES

Are posted at the gym and will be reviewed with all athletes at practice.

COMPETITION INFORMATION
As a Cheer Command member you are obligated to attend competitions both local and out of town. There are no exceptions since attendance is mandatory. It is the team members responsibility to adhere to the competition schedule (even if there are changes). Information will be posted on the bulletin board and on the website by the Wednesday prior. It is imperative that all directives are followed and respected. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the athlete and parents to have their athletes at the designated meeting locations on time and properly dressed. Please remember, it is not fair for the team to suffer due to one persons tardiness. We appreciate you cooperation.

COMPETITION RULES
Are posted at the gym and will be reviewed with all athletes at practice.

Tentative Competitions
Jamfest Wildjam 10/22 JamLive 11/19-11/20 Twisted 12/3 WSF (Level 5 teams only) Dec ? Jamfest Supernationals 1/13-1/15 Jamfest Chicago 2/4-2/5 CSG Midwest Championship 2/12 Cheersport Nationals 2/17-2/20 CSG Super Nationals 3/4-3/5

DISCIPLINE
Lack of respect from an athlete to a coach or any other team member is unacceptable, as is goofing around or not working at practice when coaches are instructing teams. These behaviors may result in immediate dismissal from practice or in serious offenses, removal from the team. For less serious offenses, conditioning will be used as discipline.

MISCELLANEOUS
All team members are expected to take care of themselves. This means NO tobacco, NO alcohol, and NO drugs! If anyone is caught smoking, drinking or using drugs, while representing Cheer Command, you WILL be removed from the program. Or if there is an eating disorder, the athlete will be expected to take the necessary steps to quit. We will help in anyway possible! Complaining about your childs coach or any other gym matter in the viewing area is prohibited. Any negative discussion about any athlete in the viewing area is prohibited. Families reserve the right to watch their children in peace. If this is a problem, you will no longer be allowed in the viewing area or on the premises. Cheer Command is to be represented in a positive way at all times. This includes on web-based pages. (Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, etc) If at any time the athlete or Cheer Command is represented in a negative or improper way, you will be asked to remove all Cheer Command association from that page. Parents are required to set an example to not only their own athletes, but to all of our team members. Please make sure that your actions do not interfere with the responsibilities that you have as a representative of Cheer Command. We would not want any athlete to be removed from the program because of the actions of their parents. We appreciate your understanding.

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND POLITE MANNERS ARE MANDATORY AT ALL COMPETITIONS. THIS PROGRAM PRIDES ITSELF ON SETTING A HIGH STANDARD OF BEHAVIOR. PLEASE HELP US CONTINUE IN THIS ENDEAVOR.

FUNDRAISING
Our 501-c3 is in the process of being expedited. More information will be available at the Open House and at registration.

ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE!

We do what we feel is best for this program as a whole. Our success over the past several years has been reached because of our expertise, desire and willingness to make necessary changes or decisions. If at any time your athlete becomes frustrated or begins to lose interest, feel free to contact one of the coaches. Thank you for being a part of our Family!

I, _______________________ (parent/guardian name), have read and fully understand all rules, regulations and statements made in the 2011-2012 Cheer Command Packet. I understand that competitive cheerleading is a time commitment and financial commitment that is for an 11 month season, 10 month for Minis or 6 month for Tinies. I further acknowledge that I am aware that actions that do not adhere to the CCR expectations could result in removal of the athlete. I will commit to the 2011-2012 Cheer Command season.

_______________________________________ (Parent Signature)

_______________________________________ (Athlete Signature)