F2C Gym Handbook 2011 - Fit 2 Cheer

Gym Handbook
2011
Fit 2 Cheer
Kalamunda Gym: 38 Collins Rd, Kalamunda.
Ph: 9293 3066
Wangara Gym: Unit 6-7, 44 Buckingham Drive, Wangara.
Ph: 9409 4889
Melville Gym: Melville Rec Centre – Cnr Stock Rd and Canning Hwy, Melville
E: info@fit2cheer.com.au
W: www.fit2cheer.com.au
Post: PO BOX 1952 Wangara 6947
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Mission Statement
To be a gym that provides a dynamic and diverse cheer and dance program, and under the
careful guidance of our professional coaching staff, a gym that inspires its members to be the
best cheerleaders/dancers/athletes that they can be, whilst aiming to provide skills that are
Fit 2 Cheer and Fit 4 Life!
Gym Colours
Our gym colours are Royal Blue, Black, White and Silver. We encourage all our members to
wear the F2C uniform with pride and to remember that whenever they are in uniform they
are representing the high standards, values and reputation that Fit 2 Cheer is renowned for
throughout the country.
We encourage all parents and supporters to wear our gym colours at all competitions,
events and displays to show your support and involvement in the club.
Locations
Kalamunda Gym: 38 Collins Road, Kalamunda 6076
Ph: 9293 3066
Wangara Gym: Unit 6-7, 44 Buckingham Drive, Wangara 6065
Ph: 9409 4889
Melville Gym:
Melville Rec Centre
Corner of Stock Road and Canning Hwy, Melville
Website:
www.fit2cheer.com.au
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Office Staff:
Briony Keenan Owner/Director bri@fit2cheer.com.au
Jakky Bolt Marketing Coordinator jakky@fit2cheer.com.au
Tara Quinlivan Administration Officer info@fit2cheer.com.au
Michael Stuart Accounts and bookkeeping accounts@fit2cheer.com.au
Coordinators:
Briony Keenan Cheerleading Coordinator/ bri@fit2cheer.com.au
Fit 2 fly Coordinator
Jakky Bolt
Fit 2 jump Coordinator/ jakky@fit2cheer.com.au
Fit 4 mums Coordinator
Tara Quinlivan Cheer 4 tots Coordinator info@fit2cheer.com.au
Michael Stuart Fit 2 trick Coordinator accounts@fit2cheer.com.au
Hannah Holder School Coordinator/ hannah@fit2cheer.com.au
Dance Coordinator
Marija Nugent Cheer-ability Coordinator marija@fit2cheer.com.au
Nicole Pugliese Fit 2 tumble Coordinator nicole@fit2cheer.com.au
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Coaches:
We have the following cheerleading coaches at Fit 2 Cheer:
Competitive Cheerleading
Cheer 4 all
Cheer 4 tots
Cheer-ability
Fit 4 mums
Group/Partner Stunt
Briony Keenan, Jakky Bolt, Nicole Pugliese, Antonio Pino, Sara
Mohamed, Sheridan Reimers, Marija Nugent, Bianca Beaumont,
Annalise Kerr, Danielle Brand, Katie Hosie, Anna Barkla, Cara
Eastman, Shannon Carnegie-Smith, Tayla Devlin, Georgina Ellerby,
Amy Price, Rebecca Nuske, Amber Mangu, Courtney Pietsch, Michael
Stuart
Shannon Carnegie-Smith, Riley Mahon, Katie Hosie
Tara Quinlivan, Annalise Kerr
Marija Nugent
Jakky Bolt, Annalise Kerr
Antonio Pino, Sheridan Reimers, Amber Mangu
We have the following dance coaches at Fit 2 Cheer:
Competitive pom
Competitive hip-hop
Fit 2 dance
Hannah Holder, Tara Quinlivan, Danielle Brand, Hayley Knowles
Danielle Brand, Renae Fenner
Hayley Knowles
We have the following specialty coaches at Fit 2 Cheer:
Fit 2 tumble
Fit 2 fly
Fit 2 jump
Fit 2 trick
Briony Keenan, Courtney Pietsch, Katie Hosie, Nicole Pugliese, Danielle
Brand, Michael Stuart, Brittney Fraser, Annalise Kerr,
Sheridan Reimers
Briony Keenan, Nicole Pugliese, Cara Eastman
Jakky Bolt, Anna Barkla, Sara Mohamed
Michael Stuart
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Calendar of Events
Term 1:
Week 5: F2C Swans Team Building/Choreography Camp (Sat 12th - Sun March 13th)
Week 8: F2C Junior Camp (Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd April)
Week 9: F2C Senior Camp (Sat 9th - Sun 10th April)
Week 10: Star Credentialing/Parent viewing (Mon 11th - Fri 15th April)
Week 10: Perth Angels Stunt Team Send-Off Display (Wed 13th April and Fri 15th April)
Holidays: Perth Angels Tour - World Cheerleading Championships, Florida, USA. (21st April -
2nd May)
Term 2:
Week 9: Competitive preparation training/Parent viewing (Mon 27th June- Fri 1st July)
Week 9: CUA Rock n Cheer Cheerleading Championships (Sun 3rd July)
Week 10: F2C Swans Send-Off Display (Monday 4th July)
Week 10: Star Credentialing/Parent viewing (Mon 4th- Fri 8th July)
Week 10: F2C Swans Tour - Aussie Gold International Cheer & Dance Championships (Tues
5th - Tues 12th July)
Term 3:
Week 2: AUS Cheer Australian Challenge (Sun August 7th)
Week 4: AASCF State Series (Sun August 21st)
Week 6/7: Team Photos (Dates TBC)
Week 8: CUA Stars n Stripes Cheerleading Championships (Sat 17th September)
Week 10: Star Credentialing/Parent viewing (Mon 26th - Fri 30th September)
Term 4:
Week 3: F2C Walk-a-thon Charity event (Sat 5th November)
Week 4: Bring a Friend (Mon 7th - Fri 11th November)
Week 5: Star Credentialing/Parent Viewing (Mon 14 th – Fri 18 th November)
Week 6: F2C End of Year Display (Sun 27th November)
Week 7: Party Week (Mon 28th November - Fri 2nd December)
Week 7: Awards Banquets (Fri 2 nd December & Sat 3 rd December)
Week 8: Tryouts for 2012 teams (Mon 5 th December – Fri 9 th December)
Week 9: Registration Day (Sat 17 th December)
January 2012:
Summer Skills Camp – 23 rd -27 th January 2012
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Competition Schedule
All FULL AND ELITE competitive cheerleading teams are committed to competing at the
following state competitions:
AUS Cheer Australian Challenge (Sun August 7th)
AASCF State Series (Sun August 21st)
CUA Rock n Cheer Cheerleading Championships (Sun 3rd July)
CUA Stars n Stripes Cheerleading Championships (Sat 17th September)
All SEMI competitive cheerleading teams/dance teams and exhibition Cheer-ability teams
are committed to competing at the following competitions:
CUA Rock n Cheer Cheerleading Championships (Sun 3rd July)
CUA Stars n Stripes Cheerleading Championships (Sat 17th September)
Term Dates
(PLEASE NOTE: F2C term dates differ from the school term dates so please ensure you
mark your calendars!)
Term 1: Monday 7th February –Friday 15th April (10 weeks)
Term 2: Monday 2nd May– Friday 8th July (10 weeks)
Term 3: Monday 25th July – Friday 30th September (10 weeks)
Term 4: Monday 17th October – Friday 9th December (8 weeks)
* Fit 2 Cheer classes run on public holidays (except Good Friday)
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Star Credentialing
Fit 2 Cheer has an exciting Athlete Credentialing System, based on the USASF (United
States All Star Federation) credentialing system. This means that athletes have the
opportunity to achieve star levels within 4 key skill areas of cheerleading - Stunts/ Tumbles/
Tosses/Jumps. Skills have been identified within each key skill area which athletes are
required to achieve before progressing to the next star level. This is an awards system,
and will encourage and promote individual achievement, and provide athletes
and coaches a framework of predetermined goals to aim towards.
The Athlete Credentialing Star Level chart is on the bulletin board outlining all the skills
within each level.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Stunts Star 1 Star 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star 6
Tumbles Star 1 Star 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star 6
Tosses Star 1 Star 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star 6
Jumps Star 1 Star 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star 6
Star Credentialing Days:
Athlete credentialing will be held once a term during normal training time. Athletes will be
tested on their skills during this session. Once a star is achieved within a level, the athlete
will be notified and may then purchase the star badge for $6 that is payable at the counter.
Parents are welcome to view the classes on these credentialing days to check out the
athlete’s progress and cheer them on!
Awards/Badges:
Certificates will be awarded along with the badges which are to be sewn down the left arm
of the F2C Jacket within the Royal Blue stripe in order of achievement.
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Uniform & F2C Gear Pricelist
Training Uniform
T-Top Youth - $30.00 Adult – $35.00
Singlet Top Youth - $30.00 Adult - $35.00
2011 F2C T-Shirt All Sizes - $20.00
Crop Top Youth - $30.00 Adult - $35.00
¾ Top Youth - $35.00 Adult – $40.00
Shorts Youth - $30.00 Adult – $35.00
CHEER Shorts Youth - $35.00 Adult - $40.00
Lycra tights All Sizes - $35.00
Tracksuit Pants Youth - $45.00 Adult – $50.00
Hoody Youth - $50.00 Adult - $55.00
Jacket Youth - $60.00 Adult – $65.00
Competition Uniform
Competition Skirt Youth - $50.00 Adult – $55.00
Competition Top Youth - $60.00 Adult – $65.00
Shorties All Sizes - $18.00
Cheer Bow Small - $15.00 Large - $25.00
Varsity Cheer Shoes All sizes $115
Cheer Gear
Poms Plastic - $30.00 Metallic - $45.00
Drink Bottle Plastic - $10.00 Metallic - $15.00
Cheer Bags Shoulder Bag - $48.00 Tour Bag - $60.00
Sweatbands
$8.00 a pair
Magnet
$4.00 ea
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Uniform Requirements
Cheer 4 all/Fit 2 dance:
Training uniform (T-top/shorts)
Semi & Full competitive cheerleading/
Exhibition cheer-ability/Competitive pom:
Training uniform (T-top/shorts)
Competition uniform (Skirt/Long-sleeve top/Shorties/Small cheer bow)
Cheer shoes
Tracksuit
Poms (for competitive pom teams only)
Elite Competitive Cheerleading:
Training uniform (T-top/shorts)
Competition uniform (Skirt/Long-Sleeve Top/Shorties/Large cheer Bow)
Cheer shoes
Tracksuit
Tour bag
Cheer bag
General Gym Rules
*Applicable to athletes, parents, supporters, spectators in the gym at any time:
Please wait in designated Fit 2 Cheer waiting area or in the lounge area in the
entrance.
Only registered athletes/coaches are allowed on the training area
Only food or drink may be consumed in the waiting area of the gym
Please keep noise to a minimum if other classes are in session
Please respect all coaches and athletes from Fit 2 Cheer
Non-participating children must be supervised at all times
Do not enter into any unauthorized area in the gym (storerooms, kitchen, behind
counter, office etc)
Parents are asked not to stay and watch classes, as athletes tend to be distracted by
spectators
Respect all equipment, facilities, furniture at the gym and treat it like your own
Do not leave any rubbish in the gym, use bins provided
Follow all emergency procedures that are clearly outlined on the bulletin board in
gym.
Parents are required to collect athletes from the waiting area after class. Athletes
may not leave the gym without an adult.
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Athlete Training Guidelines
Gym rules:
All athletes must wait in the designated waiting area until called to the training area
by their coach.
Do not walk through other classes or distract other classes upon arrival
Do not touch any gym equipment unless supervised by your coach
No food or drink other than water is to be consumed during class
No chewing gum is allowed during class
No rubbish is to be left in the training area
Do not leave belongings lying around the gym; put them straight in your bag in
designated area.
Mobile phones must be switched off or on silent during practice
General guidelines
Ensure that you come to every session so you don’t miss out! Cheerleading is a team
sport and every member is valuable! For competitive athletes training is
MANDATORY - If sick or injured, athletes must still attend and an alternative
program will be given. For FULL and ELITE competitive athletes that do not turn up to
training without explanation, a phone call will be made to parents.
Arrive on time
Place cheer bags, poms, drink bottles on shelves in training area
Show full respect to your coach and other squad members at all times
Do not talk while your coach is talking. Listening to instructions is imperative for
good team work.
Ask your coach if you need to leave the training area to use the toilet or have a drink
Encourage good team work and good spirit at practice
Inform your coach of any illness or injury prior to commencement of practice
Always give 100%
Have fun!
Training requirements:
Wear training uniform (shorts/t-top)
Cheer shoes (recommended to wear alternative shoes to training and put cheer
shoes on upon arrival in order to maintain cleanliness)
Bring Poms to POM training
Bring a drink bottle with water only
Remove all jewellery prior to arriving
Ensure nails are trimmed for safety in stunting
Hair must be tied back or clipped back away from face
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Performance Guidelines
Uniform:
F2C Training Shorts and Top for recreational athletes and F2C Competition Uniform
for competitive athletes.
F2C Jacket over your uniform for arrival.
Tan/white underwear must be worn under shorties. These should not be seen.
Tan/white supportive bra or crop top must be worn. No straps are to be seen.
White ankle socks and white cheer shoes.
Tights/stockings are not permitted.
F2C Cheer bag should be brought to all performances.
Hair:
Neat Ponytail on top of crown with all hair pulled straight back. Straightened hair
gives a neater look.
Fringe must be pinned/gelled back or pinned to the side.
No hair or “wispy” bits are to be seen on face.
Secure with hair elastic and F2C cheer bow. (This should be seen from the front – so
make sure your ponytail is high enough!)
Make-up:
Natural make-up with a little blush.
Lips should be red-brown with gloss over top (bright lips give BIGGER smiles!)
General guidelines:
Arrive at venue on time
Arrive in full uniform
Arrive with your hair and make-up completely done
Do NOT wear or bring any jewellery
Ensure your nails are trimmed below the fingertips
Inform your coach of your arrival and do not leave without informing your coach.
These Rules & Guidelines are for YOUR safety.
For breeches of these Rules & Guidelines, warnings will be given. However,
continuous failure to adhere to these rules may result in suspension in
participation or withdrawal from the team.
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Ethics and Etiquette
Fit 2 cheer competition ethics
Be friendly and encouraging to other teams – Cheer on ALL performances!
Show good sportsmanship at all times
Show full respect to all other coaches, judges and officials
Be professional and remember when you are in uniform you are representing the
high standards and values of Fit 2 Cheer.
Be modest when you are in your uniform
Be humble winners
Have a fantastic time, Smile - and just do your BEST! Your coach and the gym will be
proud of you just for getting out there and giving it a go!
Fit 2 cheer spectator etiquette
Spectators are not permitted on the Competition area or to approach judges.
Spectators are asked to set an example by displaying good sportsmanship throughout
the event
Spectators are asked to respect the judge’s decision and encourage athletes to do
likewise
When taking photographs, please do not use a flash during the event as this is
dangerous to the athletes.
At Fit 2 Cheer, we pride ourselves on being a gym that is known for always
displaying good sportsmanship and respect to all gyms, judges and volunteers and
we ask that all athletes and supporters follow this philosophy.
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Payment Policies
Payment of term fees
At the beginning of each term, all term fees will be emailed to the nominated email address
on the enrolment form. Full payment should be made BEFORE Week 3 of each term. If
payment is not received by the end of Week four, a reminder email will be sent. If payment
is not received by the end of Week five a $10 late fee will be added to term fees. Failure to
pay after this time may result in a member being suspended from classes. If any member is
having difficulty with payment of fees, please discuss with staff at the Fit 2 Cheer Counter
prior to start of new term to make suitable arrangements.
Refunds
We do not offer refunds at Fit 2 Cheer for term fees, registration, competition fees or
uniforms.
Joining part-way through term
If a member joins Fit 2 Cheer part-way through a term, fees will be payable pro-rata for the
term.
Non-participation due to major injuries, illness or holidays
Term fees need to be paid in full, regardless of attendance. All athletes are encouraged to
come to training, even when they are injured or unwell, so they can continue to learn their
routines. This is of paramount importance for all competitive athletes. If an athlete suffers a
major injury, serious illness or is unable to train for an extensive period of time, fees can be
discussed with Front Office staff. All incidents will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Family discounts
We offer a 3% discount to families with 2 members enrolled at Fit 2 Cheer and a 5%
discount for families with 3 or more members. This discount applies to term fees only. It
does not apply to Registrations or F2C Uniforms, F2C Gear or any other additional
purchases.
Public holidays
All classes will run as normal on public holidays (except Good Friday).
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Payment Options
At Fit 2 Cheer, we have a number of payment options for your convenience. All payments
must be made prior to attending classes in Week 3. Payments can be made at the Fit 2 Cheer
Counter during opening hours.
Cash & cheque
Payment and the account must be handed to staff at the Fit 2 Cheer Counter OR in payment
box provided. A receipt will then be issued. Please pay with exact cash amount as we carry
little change. Alternatively, cheques can be posted to:
PO Box 1952 WANGARA 6947
Eftpos – cheque, savings
The account must be presented at the time of payment to staff at the Fit 2 Cheer Counter.
A receipt will be issued at the time of payment. PLEASE NOTE – EFTPOS available only at
Kalamunda and Wangara gym.
Eftpos – credit card
Credit card details can be filled out on accounts and handed in at the F2C counter or placed
in the payment box. Alternatively, credit card payments can be made over the phone during
business hours.
Automatic Credit Card Debit
Credit Card details can be submitted on the enrolment form or please ask for an Automatic
Debit Slip that you can fill out and sign, which allows us to debit your credit card at the
commencement of each term. This can be cancelled at any time.
Direct deposit into Fit 2 cheer account
Fees can be deposited directly into our Fit 2 Cheer account. If you choose to use this
payment method, please indicate in the MESSAGE section the following information:
YOUR FIRST INITIAL, LAST NAME, INVOICE NUMBER
Example:
L.BROOKES Inv#4129
Please deposit into our Fit 2 Cheer account:
BSB: 016-416
ACCOUNT #: 250120603
If you require any further information or want to discuss any accounts, please speak to staff
at the Fit 2 Cheer Counter. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in regards to
payments at Fit 2 Cheer.
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