Information Packet 2020-2021

WELCOME TO TEXAS ELITE!!!!

Thank you for your interest in Texas Elite All Stars. Texas Elite is an organization that prides itself on creativeness, sportsmanship, and excellence in all areas of all-star cheerleading. We currently have teams ranging from Levels 1-5. Our teams are always competitive within their respective divisions. The Texas Elite staff provides strong disciplined training that allows us to remain at the top in the all-star industry. We are able to achieve highly competitive teams in every division, due to our discipline and structure. We require top commitment and dedication-this is competitive cheerleading, which means “We Compete”. We teach our athletes to excel in all areas of life, not just cheerleading. We strive for our athletes to learn more than how to win at competitions, but instead instill them with life lessons such as discipline, dedication, commitment, and teamwork. We strongly believe that our success starts with our dedicated parents and athletes. We have collected more than enough trophies, banners, medals, and jackets to fill our gym, but we are most proud of the life lessons that we have been able to instill in the athletes in our program- lessons that will last a lifetime!

Time Commitment Practices are important to the success of our teams. Texas Elite is an organized program and we realize many athletes are involved in a variety of activities; however, we cannot make exceptions for every schedule conflict. We expect top priority and 100% commitment. We are able to keep extra practices to a minimal because our practices are productive and mandatory. The following dates are available for holidays and vacations throughout the 2020-2021 year. May-23rd-25th (Memorial Day Weekend)

June- 28th- July 5th (Fourth of July Week) August – 24th-30th (Summer Break) September- 4th-7th (Labor Day Weekend) October 31st- (Halloween) November-22nd -November 29th (Thanksgiving Holiday) December-20th- January 3rd (Christmas, Hanukah and New Years) March- 7th-14th -(Spring Break) **Make sure you are back in town after a holiday break for your teams practice. **

Summer Absence Policy Students are allowed up to 5 absences for family vacations during the months of May-September 2nd. These absences may be in conjunction with any of the above listed summer breaks. Please plan accordingly. If you have issues with custody or other court order visitations, please see a coach in order to figure out a plan. Additional missed practices will jeopardize an athlete’s placement on their respective teams.

Absence Policy The only excused absence is a school function that results in a grade. All other absences are unexcused. Part-time jobs, dances, concerts, banquets, long distance driving, family reunions, weddings, recitals, school/church socials, and any other non-related school activities are unexcused. Absences are NOT allowed the weekend and week prior to ANY competition. Athletes with unexcused absences may be moved to an alternate position or pulled from an upcoming performance at the discretion of the coaches.

MEMORIES

Team Mom’s and Communication Most communication is sent in monthly notes, calendars, Facebook, website, and e-mails. Teams will have a designated team representative responsible for relaying information to the parents and members of each team. Parents with questions or team related problems should first address them with the head coach and team “moms” before contacting the gym directly. Team “moms” are a quick direct source for information 99% of the time! Team “moms” will also be assisting with teams at competitions and working closely with the staff.

Team Skill Requirements Each team will have a specific requirement set forth at the first practice. If you do not have this skill at try outs you must be serious about getting it. There will be an appointed deadline for the requirement. Anyone not achieving this requirement could be moved to a non-competing spot or moved to a different team. Absolutely NO REFUNDS will be issued. A member must always be a strong representative of Texas Elite and a positive reflection of their teammates. Abusive behavior, lying, and or any other form of negative behavior are grounds for removal from this team. We will not tolerate comments about other team members that are a part of your team or are a member of any team at Texas Elite.

Mastered Skill Requirements Level 1– Athleticism, listening skills, coordination, strength and flexibility and memory work. Each student must have a one-handed cartwheel, round off, forward roll, backward roll, front and back walkovers. We are also looking for Level jumps, sharp motion technique and strong work ethic. Level 2 – Standing Back Hand Spring, Back Walkover Back Handspring, Front Walk over Roundoff Series of Back Hand Springs. We are also looking for Level jumps, sharp motion technique and strong work ethic. Level 3 - Triple Jump Series of Back Hand Springs, Round off Back Hand Spring Back Tuck, front tucks, and a standing series. We are also looking for Level jumps, sharp motion technique and strong work ethic. Level 4 – Standing two Back Hand Springs to Back Tuck, standing Back Hand Spring Back, standing back, alternate passes, layouts, layout step outs, front tucks. Tumbling out of fronts is highly suggested. We are also looking for Level jumps, sharp motion technique and strong work ethic. Level 5 – Toe Touch Standing back, jumps 2 Back Hand Springs to Lay, Round off Back Hand Spring full, and standing and running alternate passes to full. We are also looking for Level jumps, sharp motion technique and strong work ethic. Mastered means the ability to perform the skill with excellent form and perfected execution with no spots.

Miscellaneous Parents are not allowed to spot their children on Texas Elite property. Absolutely NO unsupervised tumbling. A coach must be present during tumbling. All routines/choreography including cheers, dances, stunts, transitions, and tumbling should be highly protected and shall not be shown or discussed with others. Texas Elite choreography should never be copied or taught to anyone without consent from the owner or producers. This also includes any and all portions of music selections and mixing. NO VIDEOS of routines, choreography or tryout material should be uploaded to any online site such as YOUTUBE, Instagram of Facebook! Any privately monogrammed/silk screened jackets, sweatshirts, T-shirts or designs bearing the Texas Elite All Stars name must be cleared and approved by Texas Elite. Anything created without approval will not be acceptable and cannot be worn or sold independently. In an event that a student is injured at home or during other extracurricular activities, we ask that you notify us as soon as possible. We can make changes needed with choreography prior to practicing. We will re-choreograph routines based on the personal injury and length of recovery. As a parent, you will not agree with every decision made here and there will be times that you feel you know a better system. We make decisions for the interest of the entire team. You must be willing to TRUST in the program. If you choose not to participate there is still NO REFUNDS. We know many choices and sacrifices are made so that your son/daughter can cheer. These rules and regulations are only beneficial when followed by everyone. There are many rewards to competitive cheerleading. There are also great responsibilities. This program guarantees no wins. The team must earn wins. We promise to provide the best training that will take your son/daughter both individually and in a team environment to her maximum potential in the various areas of cheerleading!

Contact Information

Physical Address:

Texas Elite All Stars 10279 FM 455 E

Pilot Point, TX 76258

Mailing Address:

Texas Elite All Stars P.O. Box 2007

Pilot Point, TX 76258

940-600-9496 General Questions/ Urgent- texaselite@aol.com

Billing Questions/Needs- office@texas-elite-cheer.com

www.texas-elite-cheer.com

Tuition and Fees Texas Elite is a 12-month program. We will begin meeting and practicing in May 2020 and continue through the end of May 2021. We have a variety of plans and payment options to fit your family’s budget- we also offer family discounts. Tuition Fees- Monthly $ 75- Tiny, Novice, All Star Prep, and Show Teams with Auto Draft $ 140- Mini- Senior All Star Teams with Auto Draft $10- Tumbling Class Added Paid In Full- Tuition Option Includes 10% discount of the yearly tuition, and waived gym registration fee. (Due- July 1st) No Refunds of any kind if an athlete or family decide to not complete the year or are removed from the program.

Additional Expenses

Tiny,Novice,Prep,and Show Teams Pre Registered- Upfront Commitment- $175- Includes: Camp, Choreography, Team Initiation, Music, and Practice Wear (Half June 15th and Half July 15th) Non-Pre Registered- Upfront Commitment- $225- Includes: Camp, Choreography, Team Initiation, Music, and Practice Wear (Half June 15th and Half July 15th) Uniform -$225 (Due at Fitting)- New Athletes Only Hair Bow-$40.00- Mandatory (Oct. 1st) Competition Fees-$325 (Due- November 1st) - INCLUDES COACHES FEES.

Mini – Senior Pre Registered-Upfront Commitment- $425.00- Includes: Camp/ Choreography, Music, Team Initiation,, Stunt Camp, Practice Wear (Half Due- June 15th and Remainder on July 15th ) Non-Pre Registered-Upfront Commitment- $475.00- Includes: Camp/ Choreography, Music, Team Initiation, Stunt Camp, Practice Wear (Half Due- June 15th and Remainder on July 15th) Uniform-$ 455- New Athletes Only - (Due August 1st) Warm-Up Jacket-$195- New Athletes Only - (Due August 1st) Bag- Rebel Dream W/Crystal Logo-$150 (Optional, but suggested) (Order at Uniform Fitting) Hair Bow-$40.00- Mandatory (Oct. 1st) Competition Fees-$695 (Due- Nov. 1st) - INCLUDES COACHES FEES. DOES NOT INCLUDE NCA.

Payment plans are for tuition only. These fees are for tuition that covers practice with the team. Monthly tuition fees are due on the 1st and late on the 7th with a $20 late fee. Fees for Tuition not on Auto Draft will be $10 more per month unless approved by Texas Elite.

Important Dates

T-Shirt Fundraiser: Starting June 8th

Upfront Commitment-Includes - Half June 15th and Half July 15th Practice Wear, Uniform, Warm Up, and Shoe Fitting- June 17th - 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Competition Schedule Posted- July 20th Uniform and Warm Up Payment Due- August 1st Team Initiation Week- August 10th- 13th- During Practice Times Pop Corn Fundraiser- Starting September 1st Competition Hair Bow Fee Due- October 1st Competition Fees Due- November 1st

Choreography Dates

** We will send out which teams will attend which chorography dates, but we wanted to get them posted to help with planning! These are tentative, and we will work with each

team to finalize dates and the best options for the athletes**

*These will NOT apply to the Tiny Team Athletes * Stunt Chorography 1 – July 20th-24th Routine Choreography 1- July 30th- August 2nd Routine Choreography 2- August 21st-23rd Routine Choreography 3- September 11-13 Stunt Choreography 2- August 24th,25th, 26th Routine Choreography/Critiques- October 19,20,21,22,28,29- Will not be every day, but will be required and details for which team will be sent out prior.

Check List for Team Sign Up

Please submit all completed forms in order to sign up!

____ Texas Elite Team Application ___ General Information Contract ___ Credit/ Debit Authorization Form ___ Athlete Release Form and Pain Reliever Consent All Forms must be completed in order to be considered for a team for the 2020-2021 season. All athletes will be evaluated on individual skills as well as their basing/flying ability. Our squad placements are NOT stressful! We will evaluate individually or in groups and always encourage athletes to re-do their skills if they are not 100% satisfied with their performance. The selection of teams is a very tedious and complicated process. There are numerous key elements considered in our decisions. We must choose a well-rounded and competitive set of athletes for each team! Squad sign ups/try outs will be closed to parents. Athletes and parents will be notified with the results and will have a MANDATORY team PARENT meeting once teams or groups are selected.

Team Application

Name of Athlete: ___________________________________________________ Age (12/31/2020): ___________ Date of Birth: _____________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ City: ________________________ Zip Code: _______________ Phone Contact: ____________________________________________________ Parent E-Mail for Results: ______________________________________________________ Grade Entering 2020-2021: ______________________ School: ____________________________ List any and all pre-existing injuries or medical problems: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ List standing and round-off tumbling skills: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ List Stunting Strengths: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What would be your best contribution as a team member? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Would you be interested in representing more than one team? _______________________________ Are you trying out for any Texas Elite team regardless of Level? If NO, please explain why on the back of this form. ____________________

** Please be honest and sincere with your answers. **

Texas Elite

General Information Contract 2020-2021

• NO GOSSIP about any other team. No GOSSIP about another team member at Texas Elite • No profanity or abusive language. • Parents demonstrating bad behavior/negative talk will be removed from Texas Elite. • All squad and routine decisions are left to the discretion of Ryan. • PRACTICES AND PRACTICE TIMES MAY BE CHANGED AND/OR ADDED THROUGOUT THE

SEASON…SOMETIMES WITH LITTLE NOTICE. • Anyone threatening to quit or pull his/her child from a team will be dismissed from the

program immediately with NO refunds of any kind for payments made to Texas Elite. • It is the athlete’s responsibility to know what is going on with your squad at all times. ALL

communication is primarily done by email. Check your emails regularly! • Athletes missing more than 4 un-excused practices in the year will be removed. • NON-PARTCIPATION REGARDING PRACTICES AND COMPETITIONS ARE NOT TO BE USED AS

PUNISHMENT FOR YOUR CHILDS ACTIONS OUTSIDE OF THE GYM. You not only punish your child, but every child and parent on the team.

• We will do our best to work with your extra curricular activity at school; however if the extra curricular coach refuses to work with our mandatory practices or competitions, you will have to choose which activity you will continue.

• Each athlete must have a chaperone at every competition. It is not your coach’s responsibility to be your child’s chaperone.

• Parents, relatives, friends and athletes are not allowed to speak with competition officials for ANY reason.

• All Texas Elite athletes and family members will show good sportsmanship at ALL times. • There will be no arguing or questioning the coaching staff’s decisions at ANY time. • All Tuition must be paid on the first of ever month or add a $ 20.00 late fee after the 7th. • Ryan may change, add or remove any rule at any time. • No Refunds of any type for competition fees, tuition, uniform, practice wear, camp, music, or

any other all star related fees for any reason. • If an athlete quits/or is removed at any point in the season the parent must continue to pay

tuition for the remainder of the competition year, as well as a $250 re-chorography fee. • I agree to pay all tuition, competition fees, and apparel fees that are due for the 2020-2021

season as part of being involved with Texas Elite even if removed or choose to quit. • The use of alcohol/drugs by any athletes is ground for immediate dismissal from the program. • Athletes not following attendance policy, or caught lying about absences will be removed at the

owner’s discretion. • No JEWLRY will be allowed in the gym or at competition. If found it will be removed and

destroyed with no questions asked and will not be the responsibility of anyone associated with Texas Elite to replace.

• Social Media in all forms (twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snap Chat) should at all times be tasteful and represent intelligent and well-rounded athletes and not inappropriate or out of line behavior.

• Any parent/guardian going against the judgment or advice of our practice wear/uniform rep during sizing of apparel/uniforms will NOT be allowed to exchange poorly fitted garments once received. Replacements will be available at full cost to the parent/guardian.

Athlete Name: __________________________________ Parent Signature ______________________________ Date: ____/____/____ Athletes Signature _____________________________ Date: ____/____/____

Credit/ Debit Authorization Form

Texas Elite Payment Policy

Everyone must provide a credit card number for monthly payments. You must provide full credit card information: this will be entered into our system. You can still pay by check or cash before the 7th; however, if not paid by the 7th, your credit/debit card will be automatically drafted. If your card is denied or not valid you will be charged a $20.00 fee. Athlete Name: _________________________________________________ Parents Name: _________________________________________________ Parents DL #: __________________________________________________ Name as it appears on card: _________________________________ Card Number: __________________________________________________ Exp. Date: _______________________ Zip: _________________________ Security Code/CVV: ___________________________________________ Monthly Fees: (Please circle all that apply and total) Pre School- $45.00 Recreation Class- $55.00- Each Additional Class $25 Dance- $65.00 Tiny- $75.00 All Star Prep- $75.00 Mini- Senior- $140.00 All Star- Add Tumbling: $10.00 All Star- Add Dance- $25.00 Monthly Total: $_____________ Signature: _________________________________ Date: __________

Registration Date _______/_______/______

Athlete Information

Last Name ________________________ First _________________ Age _________ Birth Date ____/____/_____

Address____________________________________________ City ___________________ Zip ______________

Home Telephone _________________________________ DL# __________________________________

Parents Names ____________________________________ ______________________________________

Work Phone ____________________________________ ________________________________________

Cell Phone ____________________________________ _________________________________________

E-mail ____________________________________ _____________________________________________

Athletes E-mail __________________________________________________________________________

Athletes Cell ____________________________________________________________________________

Permission for Medical Treatment

I, _________________________________________ (print) authorize the necessary steps regarding medical attention

(i.e. First aid, calling ambulance service, transportation to the hospital and to be admitted to the hospital)) and will allow

authorized hospital faculty and staff to treat my child for any illness or injury he or she has.

Athletes Name ________________________________________________________________________________

Parents Name (print) ___________________________________________________________________________

Parents Signature X______________________________________________________ Date _____/_____/_____

Doctors Name ___________________________________________________ Phone ______________________

Insurance Company _________________________________________ Policy Number ______________________

Hospital Preference _____________________________________________________________________________

Physical/Mental Conditions we should be aware ______________________________________________________

Participation Release

I hereby represent that I am the parent or legal guardian of ________________________ (the “Athlete“).

I hereby acknowledge that (I) I am familiar with the physical and otherwise athletic nature of cheerleading

and all activities related thereto, including without limitation; jumping tumbling, building of partner stunts

and pyramids, dancing and other activities related thereto (collectively, “Cheerleading Activities”), and (ii) in

connection with the athletes acceptance as a athlete or member of TEXAS ELITE, the Athlete will be

participating in Cheerleading Activities during classes, practices, performances and competitions, in a variety

of locations, settings and venues.

In consideration of the acceptance of the Athlete as a athlete or member of TEXAS ELITE, in my capacity as

the parent or legal guardian of the Athlete, I on behalf of myself and the Athlete, hereby consent to the

Athlete’s participation in the Cheerleading Activities and hereby release and hold harmless TEXAS ELITE its

principles, partners, members, managers, employees, officers, contractors, consultants, advisors, volunteers

and agents from any and all actions, causes of action, damages, liabilities and claims, relating to or in

connection with the Athlete’s participation in Cheerleading Activities, including without limitation, actions,

causes of action, damages, liabilities and claims relating to bodily injury.

I hereby authorize TEXAS ELITE, Personnel to render judgment concerning first aid or other medical

assistance with respect to the Athlete in the event the Athlete’s injury or illness, during my absence. I hereby

authorize the TEXAS ELITE, Personnel to perform simple first aid on the Athlete if deemed necessary of

advisable in the discretion of the TEXAS ELITE, Personnel, during my absence.

I hereby represent that the Athlete is in good health and physically able to participate in Cheerleading

Activities and that the Athlete is and will continue to be covered by sufficient insurance to cover costs and

expenses of injuries the occurrence of which are reasonably foreseeable from the Athlete’s participation in

Cheerleading Activities.

For any calendar month in which the athlete is enrolled as a athlete or member of TEXAS ELITE, I shall pay

the tuition and fees required by TEXAS ELITE, in connection with the Athlete’s enrollment as a athlete or

member of TEXAS ELITE, in accordance with the rules and regulations of TEXAS ELITE, as established

from time to time. Each installment of tuition, fees and dues shall be due and payable on the first day of class

each calendar month in which the athlete is so enrolled (except in the case of the Athlete’s initial enrollment

which occurs on a day other that the first day of the month, in which case, such initial installment of tuition

and fees shall be due on the day of such initial enrollment). A late fee of the amount of ten dollars shall be due

and payable for each installment of tuition or fees not paid by the seventh day of that calendar month.

Executed this _______ day of _______________, 20 ______ by X______________________________

(Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian)

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Individuals to contact in case of emergency:

Primary Contact _______________________________ Secondary Contact____________________________

Phone _______________________________________ Phone ______________________________________

Alt Phone _____________________________________

Pain Reliever Consent Texas Elite will not provide Tylenol, Ibuprofen or Aleve to any athlete without the written permission and consent from a parent or guardian. Please indicate your preference by checking the appropriate option along with your signature. ____ NO, I do not want medication provided to my child. ___ YES, my child may be provided any of the medication listed above. ___ YES, my child may be provided and administered medicine only from the following list: 1. _____________________ 2. _____________________ 3. _____________________ Athletes Name: ___________________________________ Parents Name: ____________________________________ Parents Signature: ________________________________ Date: __________