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2017 - 2018

All Star Competitive Information Package

519-741-4314

info@twisterscheerathletics.com

www.twisterscheerathletics.com

330 Gage Avenue, Unit 4, Kitchener, Ontario

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Welcome to Twisters Cheer Athletics! This packaged includes all of the information for Team Placements, Yearly Invest-

ment, Practice Schedules, Summer Training and even our Season 6 Competition Schedule!

We are excited to offer even more teams as we enter our 6th season and are proud to once again be offering K-W fami-

lies a superior cheerleading program. Our program allows athletes of all ages and abilities to be challenged in a co-

operative, positive and safe family environment. Twister athletes have an opportunity to develop social and emotional

skills in respect, trust, leadership, sportsmanship, punctuality, responsibility, independence and teamwork.

Twisters Cheer Athletics Inc., is family owned and 100% committed to our athletes. Our focus is to supply our athletes

with the best instruction and most up-to-date safe training techniques. We are focused on providing our athletes with indi-

vidual attention, helping them to set and achieve their goals, to learn the value of hard work, team spirit and commitment.

Please read over our handbook carefully to learn more about our gym and many cheer and tumbling programs. We have

a team or class for every age and ability level.

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Twisters; One Fierce Family!

Mark, Tara & The Twisters Staff

One Fierce Family

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Twisters Cheer Athletics is located at 330 Gage Avenue, Unit 4&5 in Kitchener. Established in 2012, we are com-

mitted to the development of strong leaders who are consistent, strong, competitors. We have recreational teams for

ages 3 and up and competitive teams for athletes 5 and up, with teams of varying experience and ability levels.

Our Mission

The goal of Twisters Cheer Athletics is to provide a positive learning environment for athletes of all ages and abilities.

We promote excellence in each and every athlete, challenging them to strive to reach their full potential. Twisters Cheer

Athletics fosters physical, emotional and mental growth. We promote a family atmosphere where senior athletes sup-

port, encourage and inspire younger members.

Family Environment

We are so proud of our “Twisters family” and strive to create a supportive and caring environment for you and your chil-

dren. Our motto of “One Fierce Family” is widely known throughout the cheer community and our members.

Our Staff

The coaching staff at Twisters Cheer Athletics is comprised of experienced, credentialed and dynamic leaders who all

share a passion for the sport of cheerleading and a love for children. Our staff love coming to the gym and are commit-

ted to fostering athlete growth both on and off the competition floor.

OUR PROGRAMS Ages Duration/Frequency

(per week)

CHEER

All Star Competitive 5 & up May - Aug / 1x

Sept - Apr/2x

All Star Prep Competitive 5 - 14 May - Apr / 1x

Recreational Recreation 3 - 11 May - Aug / 1x

Sep - Dec / 1x

Jan - Apr / 1x

Special Needs Recreation 6 & up Sep - Apr / 1x

Adult Recreation 18 & up Sep - Dec / 1x

DANCE

Pom Competitive 6 & up Sep - Apr / 1x

Pom Recreation 6 & up Sep - Apr / 1x

TUMBLING

Classes & Private lessons 3 & up Year Round

Daytime Tumbling 1 - 5 Year Round

OTHER CLASSES & PROGRAMS

Flyer training, Stretch & Fitness 6 & up Year Round

Open Gym Year Round

Camps (March Break, Summer, P.A.) 6 & up Year Round

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Cheerleading Options

At Twisters Cheer Athletics we have three cheerleading programs to choose from. There is something

for every athlete interested! Our knowledgeable staff will assist with finding the best program for you.

All Star All Star Prep Recreational

Type Competitive Competitive Recreational

Season Year round (May - April) 12 months * New for 2017

(May - Apr)

4 months

Summer: May - Aug

Fall: Sep - Dec

Winter: Jan - Apr

Ages 5 and up: Mini, Youth, Junior, Senior,

Open, Parent

5 - 14: Tiny, Mini, Youth and

Junior

Three age groups:

∙ 3 - 4 yr olds

∙ 5 - 7 yr olds

∙ 8 - 11 yr olds

Skill Levels ∙ Levels 1 - 6

∙ Prior experience is generally not

required for our level 1 teams

∙ Please see page 6 for Level 2+ pre-

requisite skills

∙ All teams are Level 1

∙ No pre-requisite skills are

required

∙ Level 1 skills are taught

∙ No pre-requisite skills are

required

Practice Frequency ∙ May - Aug: 1x per week

∙ Sept - Apr: 2x per week

∙ Mandatory summer camp; Dates on

page 8

∙ Once per week May - April ∙ Once per week for each

session; Summer, Fall and

Winter

Local Competi-

tions/Performances

∙ 4 - 5 competitions plus two gym

showcases

∙ 2 - 3 local competitions plus

two gym showcases

∙ 1 performance at end of

each session

Travel ∙ All Youth & older (age 9+) teams

will travel (i.e., Buffalo, Niagara Falls,

NY, Detroit, Ohio, Atlanta, Florida)

∙ Travel within Southern On-

tario (i.e., Mississauga,

Brampton, Niagara Falls)

∙ None

Tumbling ∙ Recommended for all, especially for

Level 1 & 2 athletes (May - Apr)

∙ Optional but highly recom-

mended

∙ Optional

Fees ∙ Membership Fee, Yearly Invest-

ment, US Competition Fees, Uniform

∙ Membership Fee, Yearly

Investment, Uniform

∙ One single registration/

tuition fee

∙ T-shirt included

When & how do I

start/register?

∙ Team Evaluations in May

∙ Detailed requirements for each Lev-

el are listed on page 6

∙ Team Evaluations in May,

registrations will be accepted

until Mid December

∙ Register online or call the

gym

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Specialty Cheer Programs

Special Needs Breeze (Non-Competitive)

• 7 months (Mid September - Mid April)

• Age 6 and up

• For athletes who have special physical, social and/or cognitive needs. Participants must be toilet trained and must

be able to follow simple instruction for physical activity and participate in a group setting

• Perform at one competition (Mississauga/Brampton area) plus gym showcase

• Fees: Registration fee is $150 (includes a practice t-shirt)

• Registration will open July 3, 2017

Adult Rec - Team Savage (Non-Competitive)

• 3 months (10 practices; Mid September - Mid December)

• This team is for parents who are looking for a good workout and to learn or polish up on their cheerleading and tum-

bling skills

• Saturdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm.

• Fees: Registration fee is $75 and includes a shirt

• Registration will open July 3, 2017

ONE

FIERCE

FAMILY

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2017 - 2018 Cheerleading Levels

The following chart is a tool used to determine your level for all star 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 with near perfect technique while in performance. A coach spotting a skill or an athlete simply performing it

once does not satisfy a mastered status. Athletes who are working on skills and their progressions may help coaches

when determining team placements but does not guarantee a spot in a certain level.

REMEMBER ….. PERFECTION BEFORE PROGRESSION.

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6

TUMBLING Front Roll, Walko-

vers, Cartwheel,

Round off, Multiple

Walkovers

Round off BHS

and multiple

BHS, Standing

BHS, Front or

Back Walkover

to BHS, FHS

Standing series

BHS, Round off

BHS Back

Tuck, Punch

Front, Aerial,

Specialty pass

to Tuck

Standing Back

Tuck, Standing

series BHS to

Tuck or Layout,

Specialty to

BHS layout

Standing tum-

bling with a

Full/DBL twist,

Round off with

a Full/DBL twist

Up to Level 5

skills and may

include Double

Punch Double

JUMPS Star Jump, Tuck

Jump

Triple Toe

Touch, Pike,

Front Hurdler,

T Jump with

BHS

Triple Toe

Touch, Pike,

Front Hurdler,

all with a BHS

Triple Toe

Touch BHS

Back Tuck or

Layout, Pike,

Front Hurdler,

all with a BHS

Back Tuck

Triple Toe

Touch Back

Tuck, Pike

Back Tuck,

Front Hurdler

Front Tuck

Triple Toe

Touch, Pike,

Front Hurdler

with a tumbling

line a plus

STUNTS Prep, Leg Stand

Lib, Thigh Stand

Extension,

Cradle, Basket

Toss, Prep

Liberty

Prep Full Down,

360 to Prep,

Extended Lib,

Basket Toss

Full

Prep Double

Down, Lib Full

Twist, Basket

Toss Kick Full

Lib Double

Down, Basket

Toss Kick

Double, Flip

Cradle

Rewind, Free

Flying Flip

Cradle, Basket

Toss Flipping

** 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 will be determined by the Twisters Coaching Staff.

Please Note: Skills DO NOT guarantee a position on a team. Coaches will consider not only the skill level of the athlete

but past attitude and commitment levels. Coaches may also move athletes who are not only entirely at level in order to fill

the needs of a team. Example: A Level 2 flyer may be moved to a Level 3 team because that team requires a flyer and

the Level 2 team has enough flyers. This will be done on an as needed basis.

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What can I expect at All Star & Prep Evaluations?

Team evaluations will consist of a variety of athletic ability evaluations such as endurance, strength, jump, tumbling and

flexibility drills. Most importantly, we will be looking for athletes who demonstrate a positive attitude and a willingness to

learn. With very rare exceptions we have a team for everyone, so experience is generally not necessary to cheer or dance

at Twisters Cheer Athletics.

Please wear shorts and a t-shirt or tank top, clean indoor running shoes and long hair tied back, current Twister athletes

are asked to wear a Twisters t-shirt/tank/top. Jewelry and gum are not allowed in the gym. We also ask that all cell

phones be left at home.

Cheer Team Evaluation Date, Times and Fees

Date Time Ages

Tuesday May 9th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 5-11 years

Tuesday May 9th 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 12 years & up

Wednesday May 10th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 5-11 years

Wednesday May 10th 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 12 years & up

Saturday May 13th 10:00 am - 11:30 am All Ages

Saturday May 13th 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Top Tryout

• Evaluation fees for ALL athletes is $10.00

• If you can not attend the times listed above; please attend one of the registration times and a coach will go through the evaluation

• Exact team levels will be determined by coaches and will be based on ability level of athletes

• Age is as August 31, 2017; ages are based on most current USASF rules and are subject to change

• Athletes who are interested in being a crossover athlete (on more than one team) must indicate this interest during their evaluation

• Please note that there are always exceptions and team selection is not based 100% on skill level. Attitude and past attend-ance will also be taken into consideration where applicable

Flyers Clinic

- Tuesday May 2, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

- Thursday May 4, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Bases Clinic

- Tuesday May 2, 2017 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

- Thursday May 4, 2017 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

*Athletes MUST pre-register for these clinics by emailing Twisters *

** Clinics are $15/clinic/athlete **

Level Up Tumbling Clinics

Level 1

- Wednesday May 3, 2017 — 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Level 2

- Wednesday May 3, 2017 — 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Level 3/4

- Wednesday May 3, 2017 — 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

* Athletes MUST pre-register for these clinics by emailing Twisters *

** Clinics are $25/clinic/athlete **

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Important Dates for 2017 - 2018

IMPORTANT DATES GYM CLOSURES

May 23, 2017 - 2017-2018 Competitive Season Begins

May 23, 2017 - Summer Tumbling Schedule Begin

July 3, 2017 - Summer Camp Weeks Begin

September 5, 2017 - Fall/Winter Schedule Begins

September 5, 2017 - Fall Tumbling, All Star Prep and Rec-

reational Cheer Begin

September 11, 2017 - Last day to Register for All Star Com-

petitive Teams

December 3, 2016 - TCA Supercell Showcase & Party

December 27-30, 2017 & Jan 2-4, 2018 - Winter Break Day

Camps

January 8, 2018 - Winter Tumbling and Recreational Cheer

Begin

March 12-16, 2018 - March Break Day Camp

April 22, 2017 - TCA Storm Surge Showcase

May 22, 2017 - Victoria Day (Monday Only)

July 1, 2017 - Canada Day

August 7, 2017 - Civic Holiday (Monday Only)

July 29 - August 6, 2017 - Competitive Team Summer

Break

September 4, 2017 - Labour Day (Monday Only)

October 9, 2017 - Thanksgiving (Monday Only)

October 31, 2017 - Halloween

December 23, 2017 - January 6, 2018 - Winter Break

February 19, 2018 - Family Day (Monday Only)

March 10-17, 2018 - March Break

March 30 - April 2, 2018 - Easter Weekend

Email Contact Information

General Inquiries - info@twisterscheerathletics.com

Account/Registration Inquiries - tara@twisterscheerathletics.com

Coaching/Program Inquiries - mark@twisterscheerathletics.com

Marketing Inquiries - mark@twisterscheerathletics.com

Parents Association - parents@twisterscheerathletics.com

General Gym Information

Summer Skills Camp

Twisters Athletes will participate in a mandatory gym wide skills camp July 11-13, 2017. All athletes will be required to

attend camp from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day at Twisters Cheer Athletics.

Mandatory All Star Choreography Camp

August 14 - 18, 2017 — All Competitive Athletes are to be in attendance for this camp; all times will be handed out at the

first parents meeting.

High Performance Cheer Camp - Optional

July 21 - 23, 2017 — Open to all Twister Athletes; this camp is an overnight camp at Brock University. There is an extra

cost to attending this camp; all details will be discussed at our first parents meeting. This is a great opportunity for your

athlete to learn from top US Coaches/Instructors.

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 5:00 - 8:00 pm

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General Gym Information & Financial Commitments

TWISTERS PAYMENT POLICIES

Tuition is based on a competitive season (not a monthly rate); May 2017 to April 2018. We offer three payment options to make it easier for house-

holds to manage fees.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

You may only register on the days and times indicated below. If you cannot make it to one of the registration days, please call Twisters to make an

appointment to register. We will not accept registrations just before a practice begins unless an appointment has been made to do so. Please

understand that NO ONE will be allowed to participate in a practice unless the athlete is fully registered. There is a lot of information to understand

and we want to make sure that everything is clear. We want to keep all forms of communication open starting from the very beginning of the sea-

son.

Twisters Office Hours for Registration

Wednesday May 10th & May 17th — 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Thursday May 11th & 18th — 4:00 to 6:30 pm

Saturday May 13th & 20th — 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

FORMS & FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All athletes/parents are to sign the Twisters Waiver Form at the beginning of each season. Once a waiver form has been signed, it is valid

for all/any programs within Twisters for the season indicated.

2. Contact information must be completed before any athlete participates in any program.

3. Separate Waiver Forms from competition organizations are also required. All forms need to be completed and returned to Twisters as re-

quested.

4. Payment plans are available for the All-Star and All Star Prep programs within Twisters.

5. All accounts must be in good standing in order for athletes to participate.

6. Monthly payments for the All-Star and All Star Prep program will be taken on the 1st of each month. If payments are declined, they will be

tried again three days later. If it is declined again, a $20 fee will be accrued.

7. NSF cheques will sustain a surcharge of $35, plus the amount of the original cheque. This fee applies to monthly drafts as well. Should

your account receive a $35 NSF charge you will be notified via email that your account will be charged the NSF.

8. If more than two cheques are returned to Twisters NSF then any following payments must be submitted in the form of a certified cheque.

9. All accounts showing a balance on the 15th of each month will incur a 5% late fee.

10. The Refund Policy for the All-Star Cheer Program is outlined below. Any refunds will be at the discretion of Twisters for all programs.

REFUND POLICY

To ensure there is no misunderstanding with regards to the refund policy, we require the understanding and acknowledgement of the following de-

tails. Parents/Guardians MUST sign the Twisters Policies and Procedures Agreement in the Registration Package upon Registration.

Registration fees are Non-refundable

Uniform fee is Non-refundable

U.S. Competition and travel fees are Non-refundable

Clothing Package is Non-refundable once the order has been placed

All-Star Cheer Program Tuition fees are Non-refundable

Canadian Competition fees are Non-refundable

Choreography/Skills Camp fees are NON-refundable

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TWISTERS LOYALTY PROGRAM

CHEER CHANGE: Twisters Cheer Athletics is very proud to continue our Loyalty Program; we developed this program with the athlete in mind to assist them in achieving their dreams.

1. Returning Members Receive the Following

2nd - 3rd Years 50 Twister Coins

4th – 6th Years 100 Twister Coins

7th – 9th Years 200 Twister Coins

10th or more Years 350 Twister Coins

2. Referrals

Competitive Referral 25 Twister Coins

Recreational Referral 10 Twister Coins

3. Various Gym Contests Various Twister Coins

Twister Coins Rules and Regulations

1. One Twister Coin is equivalent to One Dollar.

2. Twister Coins may be applied to Twisters Cheer Athletics fees including team tuition, competitive/pre-competitive dance tuition, camps and clinics.

3. A member is considered returning when he or she has participated with Twisters Cheer Athletics in some team (all-star, all-star prep and recreational) capacity. For example, a recreational athlete transferring to competitive is a returning member. Open gym or bring a friend athletes do not qualify as returning members.

4. A returning member must be consecutive without interruption in membership in order to qualify for returning member rewards.

5. Referral Twister Coins are issued to referring members once the referred athlete has registered and paid for a team at Twisters Cheer Athletics.

6. Twister Coins may be transferred to another Twisters Cheer Athletics member.

7. If a referred member withdraws from Twisters Cheer Athletics within 30 days of registration then the Twister Coins gained from the referral will be reversed.

8. Twister Coins are not redeemable for cash and may not be refunded to members monetarily.

9. Twister Coins may not be used in the Storm Centre.

10. Twister Coins may not be carried over from one season to the next.

SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD **NEW** Twisters is very proud to reward graduating Seniors that stay and graduate through the program with a monetary scholarship for College/University reflective of their years in the program. ($150 for the first year and $100 for successive years)

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Twisters Team Name Summer Practice 1/wk -

Begins May 29th

Fall/Winter Practice 2/wk - Begins Sept 5th Choreography Camp - exact

times released at first parent meeting

Whirlwinds (Mini) Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 pm Tuesday 5:30 - 7:00 pm & Sunday 9:00 am - 10:30 am August 14 - 18, 2017

Storm Devils (Youth) Tuesday 6:15 - 7:45 pm Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm & Sunday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm August 14 - 18, 2017

Fire Whirls (Youth) Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm & Saturday 1:00 - 2:30 pm August 14 - 18, 2017

Fury (Junior) Thursday 5:45 - 7:45 pm Thursday 5:30 - 7:30 pm & Sunday 12:30 - 3:00 pm August 14 - 18, 2017

Weather Girls (Junior) Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm & Sunday 3:00 - 5:30 pm August 14 - 18, 2017

Supercells (Senior) Thursday 7:00 - 9:00 pm Thursday 7:00 - 9:00 pm & Saturday 10:00 am - 12:30 pm August 14 - 18, 2017

Intensity (Open) Thursday 8:30 - 10:00 pm Sunday 5:30 - 8:30 pm September 2017

Tentative All Star Summer & Fall/Winter Practice Schedule

Tumbling is an essential part of competitive cheerleading. During the summer months as well as the season, we encour-

age all of our athletes to enrol in tumbling classes to further develop their skills.

Twisters will be offering Private, Semi-Private and Group Classes throughout the entire season. These classes will be an

additional cost and will be open for registration on a first come first serve basis at registration. All classes will be listed on

Studio Director beginning Monday May 8th to view. Please review our Power Program for more information.

Summer Tumbling begins week of June 5th, 2017.

Summer Tumbling & Power Program

Summer Skills Camp: Twisters Athletes will participate in a mandatory gym wide skills camp July 11-13, 2017. All athletes will be

required to attend camp from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day at Twisters Cheer Athletics.

**The below chart outlines the potential teams for the 2017-18 Season**

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2017-2018 US COMPETITION SCHEDULE

US Competition Entry Fees — These fees are approximate and only apply to teams attending each event; these com-

petitions and their fees will be discussed at the first team meeting.

- UCA International All Star Championship (March 10-11, 2018 @ Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida)

- all Junior and Senior teams will be attending the UCA International All Star Championship

- all fees; including travel and accommodations will be discussed at a special parent meeting in June.

Please note that ALL competitions are MANDATORY

With even one person missing it may jeopardize the team’s ability to successfully perform their routine or potentially even

participate. We cannot stress enough the importance of full participation. It is also expected that all Twisters Athletes re-

main at the competition to cheer on and support their fellow Twister Athletes.

Special Family Discount Offer

Cheerleading is a great sport for the entire family! As a special offer for families with two or more competitive cheer ath-

letes we are pleased to offer 10% off the first siblings yearly tuition and 20% off the second siblings yearly tuition.

Male Athletes

Twisters continues to grow their coed program and encourages all male athletes to contact Mark for their pricing at

mark@twisterscheerathletics.com

Team Name

TCA Supercell

Showcase

Oct. 28/29, 2017

Kitchener, ON

Breath of Life

Nov. 18, 2017

Toronto, ON

Cheersport

Championships

Jan. 21, 2018

Buffalo, NY

Cheer Evo

Provincials

Feb. 17-18, 2018

Kitchener, ON

OCF

Provincials

March 3, 2018

Brampton, ON

Cheer Evo

Nationals

Apr. 6-8, 2018

Niagara Falls, ON

TCA Storm Surge

Showcase

Apr. 21/22, 2018

Whirlwinds

(Mini) X X X X X X X

Storm Devils

(Youth) X X X X X X X

Fire Whirls

(Youth) X X X X X X X

Fury

(Junior) X X X X X X

Weather Girls

(Junior) X X X X X X

Supercells

(Senior) X X X X X X

Intensity X X X X

ALL-STAR TENTATIVE CANADIAN COMPETITION SCHEDULE 2017-2018

**Tentative competition schedule, event dates or location subject to change**

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ALL-STAR YEARLY INVESTMENT - HST Additional to ALL Fees

Team Name Pay in Full on or

before May 31st, 2017

Quarterly Payments

(May 20, Aug. 1, Nov. 1, Feb. 1)

8-Month Plan

(May 20, June 1, July 1, Aug. 1, Sept. 1,

Oct. 1, Nov. 1, Feb. 1)

Whirlwinds (Mini) $1650 +HST Q1/Q2 = $500 +HST

Q3/Q4 = $325 +HST

1st - 5th = $270 +HST

6th - 8th = $100 +HST

Storm Devils (Youth) $1650 +HST Q1/Q2 = $500 +HST

Q3/Q4 = $325 +HST

1st - 5th = $270 +HST

6th - 8th = $100 +HST

Fire Whirls (Youth) $1650 +HST Q1/Q2 = $500 +HST

Q3/Q4 = $325 +HST

1st - 5th = $270 +HST

6th - 8th = $100 +HST

Fury (Junior) $1775 +HST Q1/Q2 = $600 +HST

Q3/Q4 = $287.50 +HST

1st - 5th = $280 +HST

6th - 8th = $125 +HST

Weather Girls (Junior) $1775 +HST Q1/Q2 = $600 +HST

Q3/Q4 = $287.50 +HST

1st - 5th = $280 +HST

6th - 8th = $125 +HST

Supercells (Senior) $1775 +HST Q1/Q2 = $600 +HST

Q3/Q4 = $287.50 +HST

1st - 5th = $280 +HST

6th - 8th = 125 +HST

Intensity (Open) $400 +HST Q1/Q2/Q3/Q4 = $100 +HST N/A

Crossover Athlete $700 +HST Q1/Q2/Q3/Q4 = $175 +HST 1st - 5th = $110 +HST

6th - 8th = $50 +HST

Annual Membership Fee is $185 plus HST

Fees listed below by team include the following:

- Yearly Investment, Insurance, Program T-Shirt, Twisters Sports Bra, Team Competition Music, Team Photo, ALL Competition

Fees (with the exception of UCA International All Star Championship, Team Skills Camp (summer), Team Competition Hair

Bow, Choreography, Year End Banquet Ticket (Athlete Only) and Team Social Fee.

TWISTERS OFFERS THREE PAYMENT PLANS FOR FINANCIAL EASE:

What do these fees not include?

• Competition Uniform (required -- New design for 2017-18; 1st year of a three year design)

• Cheerleading Shoes (required - approx. $50 - $120)

• Twisters Cheer Athletics All-Star Jacket (required - New design for 2017-18; 1st year of a three year design)

• Concussion Testing (recommended for all athletes)

• Travel Fees: Travel will be determined on a team-by-team basis. It is our plan that every all-star team youth and

older will travel in 2017-18. There are many optional fundraising opportunities to assist with fees related to travel

and yearly tuition.

• US Competition Entry Fees that are not included in the above prices.

- UCA International All Star Championship (ALL Junior & Senior Teams)

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Attendance

Competitive cheerleading is a TEAM sport; therefore, ALL practices, choreography and competitions are mandatory.

An absence is anytime the athlete is not at practice regardless of the reason

Attendance will be taken throughout the week at team practices, any extra practices (given a 2-week notice) as well

as team skills camp, choreography camp and competitions

If attendance becomes an issue, an Alternate for the team may be utilized

The 4-3-2

Start of the season through the summer: we understand there will be vacations and staff will be proactive with families

but we would like to see no more than 4 missed practices throughout the summer

August - December: 3 misses allowed

January 1 - end of season: 2 misses allowed

Injuries

If you incur an injury that prevents you from practicing, you still need to attend your team practices (sitting out on the side

and/or doing what you can) to keep with the routine and learn choreography. If an injury keeps you from participating in

practice, Twisters may need a doctor’s note clearing you to return before you may be allowed to participate again. Ath-

letes who miss a practice or practices due to injury may be pulled from the routine for the next competition and may not be

returned to the same position for any subsequent competitions.

Time Management, Vacations and Appointments

Please manage your school time, as it is your first priority. Cheer is an extra-curricular activity and we insist that you

make every effort to keep your grades high. Time management is expected and we believe that all athletes are capable

or performing well in school, while still keeping their commitment to their Twisters team. Although school is the #1 priori-

ty, homework/tests and studying are not valid excuses to miss practice and let down your Team. The excuse “I can’t

come to practice today because I have a big test to study for and homework to do” is unacceptable. School is your top

priority, but don’t let down your teammates because of your lack of time management and proper study habits. If you can-

not manage your time properly to be at every practice, you should not be on a competitive cheer/dance team.

If your child chooses to participate in other activities/sports, we require that they make Twisters Cheer Athletics their first

priority. When there is a conflict, it needs to be communicated immediately to the coach(es), in order to come up with a

solution. If you predict ongoing conflicts, please do not join a cheerleading team.

Regular Doctor/Dentist Appointments

Regular Doctor and Dentist appoints must not conflict with the established schedule of practices and competitions.

Please book on non-practice days/times.

IMPORTANT CHEER PROGRAM INFORMATION

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Family Vacations during the Competition Season

We respectfully request that families do not take holidays during our competitive months of November through mid-April,

with the exception of Christmas break and March Break. Athletes and families need to understand that absences may

result in being placed in new positions, choreography, stunts and/or formations upon their return. Teams will run practices

in the most effective way possible when an athlete is missing, putting the team’s needs before the absent athlete’s needs.

Routine & Level Changes

Throughout the season coaches will make changes to routines for a variety of reasons. Athletes should expect this and be

prepared for their roles within a routine to change. Coaches and management also reserve the right to change a team’s

competitive division during the season. This includes moving a team up or down a level.

Gym Rules

Twisters Cheer Athletics’ gym rules and policies will be on hand at Team Evaluations. Please review all rules and policies.

Anyone who wishes to participate in any activity at Twisters Cheer Athletics must complete a Participant Waiver Form.

Athletes under 18 must have this form signed by their own parent or guardian. Waiver forms can be emailed to you by

request (email info@twisterscheerathletics.com) or will be on hand at Team Evaluations.

Parents’ Association & Fundraising

Twisters Cheer Athletics is fortunate to have a parents association that offers a variety of fundraising opportunities for our

athletes. Fundraising is 100% optional. Please note that credits earned from fundraising are not available for use until the

parent association has completed their accounting on the fundraiser and transferred the funds to Twisters Cheer Athletics.

Once the transfer of funds is made, the credits will be available for use towards tuition, travel and other expenses. This

transfer of funds can take up to six weeks to process and credit will not be issued until this transfer is complete.

For more information about the Parents’ Association please contact us at parents@twisterscheerathletics.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I have no cheer or tumbling experience. Can I still be on a competitive team?

A: In most cases, yes. As long as we do not have more athletes at placement than we have positions for, all athletes will be

placed on either an all-star or all-star prep team. If we have more athletes than positions, or if an athlete requires additional

time to work on his or her skills, some athletes may be recommended for a pre-competitive team.

Q: I cannot attend team evaluations. What can I do to get on a team?

A: Please call the gym to arrange for a private assessment. We will make arrangements for another time that fits your sched-

ule.

Q: Do I need to attend all of the team evaluation dates?

A: No, you only need to attend one team evaluation date although you are welcome to attend more if you would like.

Q: I only want to do all-star prep, do I still need to attend team evaluations?

A: Yes. Attending placement will help to ensure a position on a team.

Q: My age fits into a younger division but I want to be on an older team (eg., I am junior age and want to be on a senior

team). Can I request to be on the older team?

A: We strive to have well balanced teams in regards to both age and ability. If there is a team for your skills at your age division

you will not be moved to the next division unless the coaches determine that a specific spot needs to be filled. Athletes should

experience what it is like to be the youngest on a team and the oldest for a well-rounded athletic experience.

Q: Why is there summer training for all-star teams?

A: Taking the entire summer off has a negative impact on athlete’s skills especially at the higher levels. Tumbling skills that are

not practiced on a regular basis are often “lost” and skill level regresses. Summer is also an important time to build new skills

and bond with your team.

Q: Do I have to take tumbling in the summer?

A: Summer tumbling is highly encouraged as it is a great time for athletes to learn new skills and master existing skills.

Q: I am not able to come to any spring/summer practices. Can I still be on a competitive team?

A: Summer training is important as it is a time to build skills and bond as a team. We understand that families will take vaca-

tions but expect athletes to be at the majority of practices. There are no team practices July 29th - August 6th so we encour-

age families to take vacations during this time. We are also running mandatory team training camps and choreography as listed

on page 8. If you can not attend summer practices (June - August) and/or summer training camp/choreography you must notify

us at evaluations.