Try-Out Registration

Thank you for your interest in trying out for our program.

As you scan through these pages of information, please take note that our competitive cheer program is broken down into three sub-programs...The Rising Stars Program, The Shining Stars Program and the Shooting Stars Program. We believe that there is a place for everyone in cheerleading. Nothing should hold you back from reaching for your dreams no matter your skill level, past experiences or fears. MAGIC All-Stars is a Family of Champions with a rich history of dedication, pride and excellence. Our gym has been around for more than 10 years and boasts of a DECADE OF CHAMPIONS. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at info@magicallstars.com We look forward to meeting you all at try-outs! GO MAGIC!

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RISING STARS PROGRAM

Level 1

This consists of the following teams.

The Little Dippers (ages 4-5) Big Dippers (ages 6-8) and the Comets (ages 9-14)

We are so excited about this Level 1 program!

This is an incredible place to start your competitive cheerleading career.

It will give you a chance to improve both your cheerleading and tumbling skills.

The fees are a little different for our Rising Stars Program.

Here is an explanation of the cost and how the payments will be handled.

$2500 for the entire program

Payment Plan A: Pay in Full upon sign up

Payment Plan B: Pay 5 Installments of $500

What does the $2500 pay for?

Team Registration, Shorts, Shirt and Shoes, 3 hours of work out per week through April 1^st, Routine and Choreography/Music Fees, Uniform Fees (skirt, liner, jacket, pants, bows, make-up) 4 Performances/Competitions and the End of the Year Banquet Meal.

What is the Commitment?

2 hour work out per week + a Tumbling Work Out.

All work outs are mandatory with the exception of extreme illness (doctor’s note) and or scheduled summer vacation. With only one work out per week, it is vital to have full attendance at each practice.

Competitions/Performances

One each month in December, January, February and March

revised 3/12/08

SHINING STARS PROGRAM

Team Levels 2-4

Approximately $4,000 for the entire season

Thank you for requesting information about the 2008/2009 MAGIC ALL-STAR Cheer Teams. It has always been our policy to extend as much information to you as possible. Cheerleading is a sport and requires much sacrifice both in time and finances from the individual as well as the parent. All fees listed below are estimates and will be revised as necessary.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION and TENTATIVE DUE DATES

TEAM REGISTRATION This fee covers the cost of in-house choreography, in-house music, coaches’ expenses at local CA competitions, cheerleader’s registration and certification with the USASF, computer entry and registration into the South County Cheer Academy Roles and Insurance, all paperwork and flyers associated with the season	$250	DUE DURING REGISTRATION WEEK FOLLOWING TRY-OUTS NON-REFUNDABLE
MONTHLY WORK-OUT TUITION These are your monthly fees for workouts. Sibling Discount applies $25 off for 2^nd and 3^rd Child receives $50 Off.	Payment Plan A $1940 paid in full ($100 Savings) Payment Plan B $170/Month for 12 months	DUE DURING REGISTRATION WEEK FOLLOWING TRY-OUTS And the 1^st of each month thereafter
WORK OUT WEAR These are the work out uniform pieces that must be worn to work outs and special events. They include items such as shorts, shirts, tanks, sweat suit and back pack	$300 Depends on what you order	DUE DURING REGISTRATION WEEK FOLLOWING TRY-OUTS
COMPETITION UNIFORM Full uniform includes…skirt, liner, briefs, socks, bows, make-up kit	$300	DUE JUNE 1^st
SKILLS CAMP All Team members will attend a 3 day skills camp. This fee is due by all cheerleaders. N/A for Level 1 Teams	$200	DUE JUNE 1^st
ROUTINE COSTS This is the cost for the entire routine including music, choreography, stunt sections, dance sections etc.	$150	DUE JULY 1^st
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Each team member is required to participate in the Sponsorship Program. Each team member is required to get 3-$50 Sponsors or one $150 Sponsor.	$150 Per Team Member	DUE AUGUST 1^st
PERFORMANCES/COMPETITIONS All Teams will perform in approximately 7-9 performances.	$500-$700 depending on your team and performance schedule	DUE SEPTEMBER 1^st

Approximately $4,000 for the entire season for a brand new team member.

revised 3/12/08

SHOOTING STARS PROGRAM

LEVEL 5 WORLDS TEAMS

TEAM REGISTRATION This fee covers the cost of in-house choreography, in-house music, coaches’ expenses at local CA competitions, cheerleader’s registration and certification with the USASF, computer entry and registration into the South County Cheer Academy Roles and Insurance, all paperwork and flyers associated with the season.	$250	DUE DURING REGISTRATION WEEK
MONTHLY WORK-OUT TUITION These are your monthly fees for workouts. The level of team and amount of days and hours that the team works out will determine cost. Sibling Discount applies $25 off for 2^nd and $50 for the 3^rd Child	Payment Plan A $1940 paid in full ($100 Savings) Payment Plan B $170/Month for 12 months	DUE DURING REGISTRATION WEEK And the 1^st of each month thereafter
WORK OUT WEAR These are the work out uniform pieces that must be worn to work outs and special events. They include items such as shorts, shirts, tanks, sweat suit and back pack	$300 Depends on what you order	DUE DURING REGISTRATION WEEK
COMPETITION UNIFORM Full uniform includes…skirt, liner, briefs, socks, bows, make-up kit	$300	DUE JUNE 1^st
SKILLS CAMP All Team members will attend a 3 day skills camp. This fee is due by all cheerleaders. N/A for Level 1 Teams	$200	Due JUNE 1^st
ROUTINE COSTS This is the cost for the entire routine including music, choreography, stunt sections, dance sections etc.	$200	DUE JULY 1^st
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Each team member is required to participate in the Sponsorship Program. Each team member is required to get 3-$50 Sponsors or one $150 Sponsor.	$150 Per Team Member	DUE AUGUST 1^st
PERFORMANCES/COMPETITIONS All Teams will perform in approximately 7-9 performances.	$500-$700	DUE SEPTEMBER 1^st
NATIONAL COMPETITION TBA These fees will be paid the Monday following the qualifying competition. . Coaches’ expenses will apply for this competition. It will be determined by the coaches’ costs divided by the # of cheerleaders attending.	$500 Estimate PER PERSON ATTENDING Including Family Members (does not include air fare)	DUE THE MONDAY FOLLOWING THE QUALIFYING COMPETITION
WORLDS COMPETITION To be determined by receiving a bid throughout the season. This is an additional out of state competition.	$500 Estimate PER PERSON ATTENDING Including Family Members (does not include air fare)	DUE IMMEDIATELY AFTER RECEIVING A BID FROM A CHEER COMPANY

Approximately $4900 for the entire season (not including airfare) for a brand new team member

POLICIES and PROCEDURES

MAKE-UPS

It is understood that no make-ups or credits are given to MAGIC Team Members for any reason. Extra work outs are scheduled through-out the season at no charge. Cheerleaders who are absent for any extended period of time (due to vacation, illness, injury etc) are required to continue paying their monthly tuition and all current fees. Non-payment will result in removal from the team and drop fees will be incurred.

FUNDRAISING

It is understood that all team members are required to participate in the Sponsorship Program. Each member is required to get 3-$50 Sponsors or one $150 Sponsor. Each sponsor has the option to upgrade their sponsorship for an additional $25. This $25 goes directly to SCCA. Their company name and website address will then be featured on our sponsor page at www.magicallstars.com for the remainder of the season. Sponsorship funds go toward Cheer Costs associated with the season. Sponsor T-shirts for each team member, Year End Banquet Meal, Showcase of Stars Venue, Decorations, Year End Trophies, Maintenance and upkeep of the gym equipment.

COMMITMENT TO THE TEAM

When you are on a team, it is mandatory that you attend practice regularly and not be tardy. Severe illness such as fever, vomiting, or other contagious symptoms are acceptable reasons for absence, but please understand that if excessive absences occur, you could be asked to take position on another team or sit out the remainder of the season. This policy has been and will be enforced. Two unexcused absences will result in probation and any further could result in withdrawal from the team. Any practice missed the week prior to any competition is subject to a $50 fine. (with the exception of severe illness with a doctor’s note) All competitions are mandatory and a missed competition fee of $250 will be applied if a cheerleader misses a competition along with the team being scratched from the competition. Signed Contracts are required by all team members and their parents.

PAYMENT FORMS

Payments may be made in the form of Cash, Check, Paypal or Credit Card. Automatic Credit Card Payments may be handled through the office. A signed form is required. Monthly tuition is the only thing that can be charged on a credit card. All assessment fees…ie…Uniforms, Competition Costs, Routine Costs, National Competitions etc, must be in the form of a check or cash, NO CREDIT CARDS

It is important to understand that all fees will be due on their due dates and late payments will not be tolerated. A credit card must be on file for each family. Any bounced checks will be subject to a $25 charge and cashier’s checks or money orders will be required from that point on.

PERFORMANCES/COMPETITIONS

All performances and competitions are mandatory. The performance season runs from the beginning of December to the middle of April. The performance/competition schedule is determined by the coaching staff and is usually handed out by September. All destinations are tentative and are subject to change at the discretion of the coaching staff.

USASF GUIDELINES FOR TRY-OUTS

Age Breakdown as of May 31, 2008

TINY	4 and 5 Year Olds
MINI	8 Years and Younger
YOUTH	11 Years and Younger
JUNIOR	14 Years and Younger
SENIOR	18 Years and Younger

TUMBLING SKILLS

LEVEL	STANDING TUMBLING	RUNNING TUMBLING
LEVEL 1	Forward Roll Bridge Kickover	Cartwheel Round Off
LEVEL 2	Perfected Standing Backhandspring	Perfected Round-Off Backhandspring
LEVEL 3	Perfected Standing 2 Backhandsprings Perfected Toe Touch Backhandsprings	Perfected Round-Off Tuck or Round-Off Backhandspring Tuck
LEVEL 4	Perfected Standing Tuck Perfected Backhandspring Tuck	Perfected Round-Off Backhandspring Layout or Specialty
LEVEL 5	Perfected Jump to Standing Tuck Or Series of BHS to Full or DFull	Full or Double Full

	This year after try-outs, our teams will be named. Levels will not be designated until September. 75% of the teams abilities will determine what level a team will compete.
	Work Outs begin in May for our Shining Stars and Shooting Stars Program. July for our Rising Stars Program.
	Our Magic Teams are a year round commitment with the option to drop once the performance season is over in April after the last competition. A 4 week drop notice is required in March if you are planning on dropping once the season is over.
	Performance Season runs from December-April.
	We do have a separate summer work out schedule that runs from May through September. As of October 1^st, our Fall schedule begins.
	Summer Month Policy is if you are in town, you must be at work out. Vacations are permitted during the summer months and during scheduled gym closures (they are highly encouraged during our vacation dates) however, it is at the discretion of the coaching staff to move cheerleader’s team placement based on excessive absences during the summer months.
	Any summer vacations scheduled on other dates will be considered unexcused.

The gym takes two summer vacations.

They are the following…June 30-July 6 and August 25-September 1^st.

We also close for most major holidays with the exception of those that fall prior to a competition week.

	Most teams work out 1-2 days a week and tumbling may be added for an additional $50/month.
	Proper work out attire is required at all work outs. There are mandatory uniforms for each day of work out.
	Fines are assessed for the following reasons

*$50 for an absence one week prior to any competition. This fee is per child and per work out missed. The only exceptions to this will be EXTREME illness with a doctor’s note and or Family EMERGENCY.

*$250 for missing a competition for any reason. This fee should never occur as this is a likely cause for dismissal from a team.

*$750 for breaking your contract and quitting the team. No fees are refunded including but not limited to tuition, team registration, sponsorships, uniforms and competition fees both local and out of state. If you have not received your uniform yet, it will become the property of Magic All-Stars and no reimbursements will be given

95% of our team members do not ever incur any fines.

	Extra practices may be scheduled. We try to give at least a one week notice, but sometimes this is not possible. All members are expected to participate in any extra practices that are scheduled.
	It is at the discretion of the coaching staff to move cheerleaders to different teams for any reason, which includes but is not limited to…need on another team, skill level not up to the team’s level, meshing of team or excessive absences.
	A credit card on file is required for ALL Magic Team Members. This card may be used for monthly tuition if you would like it to be and will be used in the event that your account becomes delinquent and or fines or charges are incurred.
	We do not suggest that you take on another large commitment outside of cheer. We do require that Magic All-Stars be the primary commitment and absences due to other sports and activities will not be tolerated. They will be considered unexcused.

Please know that when cheerleaders are placed on teams after try-outs it is done in the best interest of the child, the team and the Magic Program. Our decisions may not always be what you expected or hoped for but the decisions of the coaching staff are FINAL.

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SHINING STARS PROGRAM

Team Levels 2-4

TEAM REGISTRATION

MONTHLY WORK-OUT TUITION

WORK OUT WEAR

COMPETITION UNIFORM

SKILLS CAMP

ROUTINE COSTS

SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

PERFORMANCES/COMPETITIONS

SHOOTING STARS PROGRAM

LEVEL 5 WORLDS TEAMS

TEAM REGISTRATION

MONTHLY WORK-OUT TUITION

WORK OUT WEAR

COMPETITION UNIFORM

SKILLS CAMP

ROUTINE COSTS

SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

PERFORMANCES/COMPETITIONS

NATIONAL COMPETITION TBA

WORLDS COMPETITION

MAKE-UPS

FUNDRAISING

COMMITMENT TO THE TEAM

PERFORMANCES/COMPETITIONS