Parent Expectations. Being a parent in Cheer Extreme-Maryland’s All-Star Cheer program can be an amazing experience. Help us make your child’s experience just as amazing by supporting both your child, and the program, with a positive example for your child to follow. In addition to encouraging our expectations of your child, we also ask that you agree to the following: Good sportsmanship is mandatory at all competitions, practices, and gym functions. Do not try to get your child’s attention on the floor during practice or warm ups. Parents and coaches are not to discuss any athlete unless it regards that parent’s child. Parents are always welcome and encouraged to attend events, but are expected to attend as spectators and not extra coaches or commentators. The coaches or Director will have sole communication with the competition officials. Parents are not permitted to contact officials directly. If you have a concern, please discuss it with your coach or the Director only. Help us teach the importance of commitment, follow through, and dedication to your children. Please help your child be organized and time efficient. Missed practices due to oversleeping, procrastination on homework, a job or non-cheer related activity, will not be accepted as an excused absence. Show respect for the coaching staff, other teams, and hosting organizations. There should be no drug or alcohol consumption while traveling with the team. It is ultimately a parent’s responsibility to financially support the activities that they choose to allow their children to participate in. Parents must understand that it is their responsibility to follow through with the financial obligations associated with tuition and other fees. Should you fall behind or fail to make the necessary payments, your child's involvement in the cheer program may be jeopardized or even terminated at the Director’s discretion without refunds or reimbursements. All transportation to and accommodations at events will be the sole responsibility of each family. We will do our best to get information to you in a timely fashion; however, if for any reason a competition is cancelled or rescheduled, Unique Sports Academy will not be responsible for any travel reimbursements. Attend parent meetings. SOCIAL MEDIA Social media can be a useful tool to communicate with teammates, fans, friends, coaches, and more. Social media can also be dangerous if you are not careful. Every picture, link, quote, tweet, status, or post that you or your friends put online is forever part of your digital footprint. You never know when that will come back to hurt or help your reputation during the recruiting process, a new job, or other important areas of your life. Parents and Athletes agree as follows: I will take responsibility for my/my child’s online profile, including posts and any photos, videos or other recordings posted by others in which I/my child appear. I will not degrade opponents before, during or after competitions and or events. I will post only positive things about my/my child’s teammates, coaches, opponents, and other athletes and/or coaches/staff in my gym facility. I will use social media to purposefully promote abilities, team, and community social values. I will consider “is this the me I want you to see?” before I post anything online. I will ignore any negative comments, not retaliate. I can go to my coach or support staff to seek support or help with any issue. If I see a teammate post something potentially negative online, I will have a conversation with that teammate. If I do not feel comfortable doing so, I will talk to my coach. I am aware that I represent my sport(s), gym, team, family and community at all times, and will do so in a positive manner. ATTENDANCE POLICY Competitive Cheerleading is a team sport. Attendance at practices is crucial to the success of the team. Athletes are allowed 3 unexcused absences. Additional unexcused absences may be grounds for dismissal from the program. All summer absences due to family vacation/visitations must be submitted in advance to your Team Representative by July 15, 2021. No absences will be tolerated for mandatory camps or events. Athletes are permitted to participate in other sports but cannot miss All-Star cheer practices or events. Excused absences include, but are not limited to: • Death in the family • School related function that reflects a grade • Contagious illness with a doctor’s note Unexcused absences include, but are not limited to: • Jobs • Sickness, cramps • Social events • School projects, homework, tests • High school sports practices or events • Traffic or long distance TRAVEL TEAMS All athletes on travel teams are expected to represent the program with the same respect as at home. In addition: • Athletes MUST stay with a parent, guardian or designated chaperone. • Parents are responsible for the athlete’s transportation to/from the event. Travel itineraries must be given to the Team Representative prior to departure. • The use of drugs, tobacco, alcohol and abusive language is prohibited. This behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the program. • All athletes are required to arrive at away competitions no later than 3:00pm on Fridays. • Hotel Block information will be provided for parents. • Some national competitions have implemented a Stay to Play Policy which requires all athletes, coaches and spectators to make room reservations through Connections Housing. Teams and/or individuals that don’t abide by this policy will be ineligible to participate. Families and coaches will be REQUIRED to book hotel reservations in this manner. We will let you know which events this applies to. UNIFORMS AND PRACTICE WEAR Uniforms and practice wear are required for all athletes at an additional cost, to be determined. Uniform and practice wear payment in full will be due at the time of fitting. Fittings will be scheduled over the summer. CONFIDENTIALITY Unique Sports Academy aims to provide the best and most unique choreography in the area. By joining the All- Star program all members and parents agree to keep all Unique Sports Academy and Cheer Extreme-Maryland related material (written or intangible) confidential. In addition to our fees, this agreement is an integral part of the consideration received in exchange for our services, and includes but is not necessarily limited to dance routines, stunts or pyramid sequences, tumbling passes, and similar maneuvers. This is our artistry, and it is subject to the same legal protections as other forms of art. As you know, no one can legally copy a movie, painting, or CD without the artist’s permission. Likewise, no one can copy our work without our permission. Please do not teach or share choreography, stunts, dance routines, or other material of any kind with your school cheer team or friends. This requirement is critical to our success in a very competitive field. Any violation can result in immediate dismissal from our program without refund or reimbursement. TUITION AND FEE GUIDELINES Tuition – All Team parents and/or adult Team athletes are responsible to pay Universal Sports and Academics tuition on the first day of each month. If payment is not received by the 5th of the month, a $35 late fee will be assessed. If tuition is still not received by the 15th day of the month, you will be notified that your account will be put on a warning period. If after 30 days you still have an outstanding balance, your child(ren) will not be allowed to participate in any Unique Sports Academy activity until all financial obligations are current. Prorating due to severe injury or illness is up to the discretion of the Director and must be applied for in writing accompanied by a doctor’s note. Prorating due to vacation or excessive absences is not permitted, no exceptions. For your convenience, the gym has implemented an auto-pay program. This will prevent any late payment fees. The gym also offers a sibling discount of 5% off tuition for each additional child. For a returned check there will be a $35 fee added to your account. Checks will no longer be accepted after a second returned check. Tuition, registration, USASF membership, choreography, music, competition and other fees and due dates will be outlined in a payment schedule. Invitational Events, such as U.S. Finals, The Summit, The ONE Finals, Worlds, etc. are not included in the standard Competition Fees and will be an additional charge. Deposits toward these invitational events may be included in the payment schedule, subject to adjustment depending on bids earned. Please be aware that if your child(ren) team does receive a bid to an invitational event in which we choose to attend your account will be charged and you are obligated to pay those fees regardless if your athlete attends or not. Competition fees to be determined by August 15, 2021. All competition fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. FUNDRAISERS, OPTIONAL Fundraisers are available to Unique Sports Academy members who wish to participate but are not required to maintain status as a member. o Sales Fundraisers (product sales) o In general, 10% of profit goes to Universal Sports and Academics, and 90% is split among the fundraising participants. o All fundraising distributions will be at the discretion of Universal Sports & Academics in order to maintain its exempt status. o Fundraising funds are applied to competition fees first, then tuition and other fees. Yes, you can fundraise and funds will be credited to your account, but under IRS law, in order for Universal Sports and Academics to retain its 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt status, parents are not allowed to fundraise solely for their own athlete. It is important to remember that donations to Universal Sports and Academics cannot benefit individual athletes. This is why a member fundraises on behalf of Universal Sports and Academics and not for themselves or any particular athlete. When an athlete or parent fundraises, the earnings belong to Universal Sports and Academics and are distributed to Unique Sports Academy members in accordance with the federal laws with respect to non-profit, charitable organizations (including Internal Revenue Code Section 501). Fundraiser earnings may not be paid directly to any participant. PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons may be scheduled with any Unique Sports Academy coach for an additional fee. All athletes taking private lessons must be current on all financial obligations. Private lessons will only be held during normal operating hours. At all times the normally scheduled classes and events in the gym take priority over any private lessons. PARENT MEETINGS Parents are strongly encouraged to attend these meetings to ensure a clear understanding of gym events, processes, and news. If possible, these meetings will normally be held at multiple times for your convenience. Adequate notice will be provided through Team Representative.
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Sources: All Star Cheerleading Contract
Parent Expectations. Being a parent in Cheer Extreme-Maryland’s All-Star Cheer program can be an amazing experience. Help us make your child’s experience just as amazing by supporting both your child, and the program, with a positive example for your child to follow. In addition to encouraging our expectations of your child, we also ask that you agree to the following: • Good sportsmanship is mandatory at all competitions, practices, and gym functions. • Do not try to get your child’s attention on the floor during practice or warm upswarmups. • Parents and coaches are not to discuss any athlete unless it regards that parent’s child. • Parents are always welcome and encouraged to attend events, but are expected to attend as spectators and not extra coaches or commentators. The coaches or Director will have sole communication with the competition officials. Parents are not permitted to contact officials directly. If you have a concern, please discuss it with your coach or the Director only. • Help us teach the importance of commitment, follow through, and dedication to your children. Please help your child be organized and time efficient. Missed practices due to oversleeping, procrastination on homework, a job or non-cheer related activity, will not be accepted as an excused absence. • Show respect for the coaching staff, other teams, and hosting organizations. There should be no drug or alcohol consumption while traveling with the team. • It is ultimately a parent’s responsibility to financially support the activities that they choose to allow their children to participate in. Parents must understand that it is their responsibility to follow through with the financial obligations associated with tuition and other fees. Should you fall behind or fail to make the necessary payments, your child's involvement in the cheer program may be jeopardized or even terminated at the Director’s discretion without refunds or reimbursements. • All transportation to and accommodations at events will be the sole responsibility of each family. We will do our best to get information to you in a timely fashion; however, if for any reason a competition is cancelled or rescheduled, Unique Sports Academy will not be responsible for any travel reimbursements. • Attend parent meetings. SOCIAL MEDIA Social media can be a useful tool to communicate with teammates, fans, friends, coaches, and more. Social media can also be dangerous if you are not careful. Every picture, link, quote, tweet, status, or post that you or your friends put online is forever part of your digital footprint. You never know when that will come back to hurt or help your reputation during the recruiting process, a new job, or other important areas of your life. Parents and Athletes agree as follows: • I will take responsibility for my/my child’s online profile, including posts and any photos, videos or other recordings posted by others in which I/my child appear. • I will not degrade opponents before, during or after competitions and or events. • I will post only positive things about my/my child’s teammates, coaches, opponents, and other athletes and/or coaches/staff in my gym facility. • I will use social media to purposefully promote abilities, team, and community social values. • I will consider “is this the me I want you to see?” before I post anything online. • I will ignore any negative comments, not retaliate. I can go to my coach or support staff to seek support or help with any issue. • If I see a teammate post something potentially negative online, I will have a conversation with that teammate. If I do not feel comfortable doing so, I will talk to my coach. • I am aware that I represent my sport(s), gym, team, family family, and community at all times, and will do so in a positive manner. ATTENDANCE POLICY Competitive Cheerleading is a team sport. Attendance at practices is crucial to the success of the team. Athletes are allowed 3 unexcused absences. Additional unexcused absences may be grounds for dismissal from the program. All summer absences due to family vacation/visitations must be submitted in advance to your Team Representative by July 15August 1, 20212022. No absences will be tolerated for mandatory camps or events. Athletes are permitted to participate in other sports but cannot miss All-Star cheer practices or events. Excused absences include, but are not limited to: • Death in the family • School related function that reflects a grade • Contagious illness with a doctor’s note Unexcused absences include, but are not limited to: • Jobs • Sickness, cramps • Social events • School projects, homework, tests • High school sports practices or events • Traffic or long distance TRAVEL TEAMS All athletes on travel teams are expected to represent the program with the same respect as at home. In addition: • Athletes MUST stay with a parent, guardian or designated chaperone. • Parents are responsible for the athlete’s transportation to/from the event. Travel itineraries must be given to the Team Representative prior to departure. • The use of drugs, tobacco, alcohol and abusive language is prohibited. This behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the program. • All athletes are required to arrive at away competitions no later than 3:00pm on Fridays. • Hotel Block information will be provided for parents. • Some national competitions have implemented a Stay to Play Policy which requires all athletes, coaches and spectators to make room reservations through Connections Housing. Teams and/or individuals that don’t abide by this policy will be ineligible to participate. Families and coaches will be REQUIRED to book hotel reservations in this manner. We will let you know which events this applies to. UNIFORMS AND PRACTICE WEAR Uniforms and practice wear are required for all athletes at an additional cost, to be determined. Uniform and practice wear payment in full will be due at the time of fitting. Fittings will be scheduled over the summer. CONFIDENTIALITY Unique Sports Academy aims to provide the best and most unique choreography in the area. By joining the All- Star program all members and parents agree to keep all Unique Sports Academy and Cheer Extreme-Maryland related material (written or intangible) confidential. In addition to our fees, this agreement is an integral part of the consideration received in exchange for our services, and includes but is not necessarily limited to dance routines, stunts or pyramid sequences, tumbling passes, and similar maneuvers. This is our artistry, and it is subject to the same legal protections as other forms of art. As you know, no one can legally copy a movie, painting, or CD without the artist’s permission. Likewise, no one can copy our work without our permission. Please do not teach or share choreography, stunts, dance routines, or other material of any kind with your school cheer team or friends. This requirement is critical to our success in a very competitive field. Any violation can result in immediate dismissal from our program without refund or reimbursement. TUITION AND FEE GUIDELINES Tuition – All Team parents and/or adult Team athletes are responsible to pay Universal Sports and Academics tuition on the first day of each month. If payment is not received by the 5th of the month, a $35 late fee will be assessed. If tuition is still not received by the 15th day of the month, you will be notified that your account will be put on a warning period. If after 30 days you still have an outstanding balance, your child(ren) will not be allowed to participate in any Unique Sports Academy activity until all financial obligations are current. Prorating due to severe injury or illness is up to the discretion of the Director and must be applied for in writing accompanied by a doctor’s note. Prorating due to vacation or excessive absences is not permitted, no exceptions. For your convenience, the gym has implemented an auto-pay program. This will prevent any late payment fees. The gym also offers a sibling discount of 5% off tuition for each additional child. For a returned check there will be a $35 fee added to your account. Checks will no longer be accepted after a second returned check. Tuition, registration, USASF membership, choreography, music, competition and other fees and due dates will be outlined in a payment schedule. Invitational Events, such as U.S. Finals, The Summit, The ONE Finals, Worlds, etc. are not included in the standard Competition Fees and will be an additional charge. Deposits toward these invitational events may be included in the payment schedule, subject to adjustment depending on bids earned. Please be aware that if your child(ren) team does receive a bid to an invitational event in which we choose to attend your account will be charged and you are obligated to pay those fees regardless if your athlete attends or not. Competition fees to be determined by August 15, 2021. All competition fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. FUNDRAISERS, OPTIONAL Fundraisers are available to Unique Sports Academy members who wish to participate but are not required to maintain status as a member. o Sales Fundraisers (product sales) o In general, 10% of profit goes to Universal Sports and Academics, and 90% is split among the fundraising participants. o All fundraising distributions will be at the discretion of Universal Sports & Academics in order to maintain its exempt status. o Fundraising funds are applied to competition fees first, then tuition and other fees. Yes, you can fundraise and funds will be credited to your account, but under IRS law, in order for Universal Sports and Academics to retain its 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt status, parents are not allowed to fundraise solely for their own athlete. It is important to remember that donations to Universal Sports and Academics cannot benefit individual athletes. This is why a member fundraises on behalf of Universal Sports and Academics and not for themselves or any particular athlete. When an athlete or parent fundraises, the earnings belong to Universal Sports and Academics and are distributed to Unique Sports Academy members in accordance with the federal laws with respect to non-profit, charitable organizations (including Internal Revenue Code Section 501). Fundraiser earnings may not be paid directly to any participant. PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons may be scheduled with any Unique Sports Academy coach for an additional fee. All athletes taking private lessons must be current on all financial obligations. Private lessons will only be held during normal operating hours. At all times the normally scheduled classes and events in the gym take priority over any private lessons. PARENT MEETINGS Parents are strongly encouraged to attend these meetings to ensure a clear understanding of gym events, processes, and news. If possible, these meetings will normally be held at multiple times for your convenience. Adequate notice will be provided through Team Representative.
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Sources: All Star Cheerleading Contract