SPIRIT CENTRAL – 2026 TEAM / ATHLETE POLICIES "*" indicates required fields Athlete Name* First Last Date Of Birth* Month Day Year Parent / Guardian Name* First Last Email* Phone*Athlete Attendance Policy*Attendance is crucial to the success of any team. Therefore, each practice in which we do not have a full team significantly puts the team at a disadvantage Especially during the competitive part of the season. Summer Absences (June-August) All athletes will get 4 excused summer absences to use at their discretion Competitive Months (September-April) Novice & Prep Athletes: 5 Unexcused absences will be allowed Elite Athletes: 3 unexcused absences will be allowed We encourage all athletes to take time off to spend with family and friends! However, All Star Cheerleading is a team sport and athlete attendance is crucial to team success. Therefore, it is imperative for all teams to have full team practices. All absences must be approved by the Team’s contact. EXCUSED ABSENCES (Still contact team coach for approval) *All excused absences must have documented proof* Serious illness (Doctor's Note Required) Family emergencies/ Death of a Family Member Scheduled Vacations per vacation policy listed above. Graded School Events (coach must be notified at least 2 weeks in advance) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES School dance/School project/Too much homework/studying Traffic/Don’t have a ride Punishment for behavior at home/Grounded Sick sibling or parent at home so parent/guardian cant drive Feeling tired/Taking a break today School cheer/ School sports practice Minor Illness Weather issues (We ALWAYS cancel if we need to) Sleepover with a Friends Day trips to the beach, amusement park etc. that are not included in vacation time off School Tours and Open Houses Birthday Parties I understand and agree to the ATHLETE ATTENDANCE POLICYCompetition Season Policy*Athletes MUST be present for the 3 PRACTICES PRIOR TO A COMPETITION. If an athlete misses any of these 3 practices for any reason (excused or unexcused) it will result in the athlete not being allowed to compete at that particular event. This is to ensure athlete and team success. We do understand that sometimes the reason for an athlete missing one of the 3 practices is a valid one. However, the policy will still be put into place and the athlete will not be allowed to participate in that event, no matter what the circumstances. Coaches will determine when the athlete can return to the routine, and in what capacity (based on the number of scheduled practices between competitions). *Gym owner reserves the right to adjust this policy due to extenuating circumstances* Transportation to competitions is the responsibility of each team member and his/her family. Attendance at competitions is MANDATORY. Failing to attend a competition could result in your athlete going to an alternate status. Athletes must arrive at competition meet times in full uniform, and hair done. If you need help with hair styles please reach out to your team coach. Travel Competitions (Elite Travel ONLY): Travel costs are NOT included in monthly tuition and are the responsibility of the parent. Athletes and families will have set travel dates in which they can travel. Please do not book your travel arrangements without being notified of these dates to ensure your athlete is not missing any mandatory practices. **Some Travel Competitions are “stay to play” events. This means that we are REQUIRED to stay at one of the designated hotels assigned by the event producers. More information on this will be out in early fall. All performances and competitions are MANDATORY for athletes to attend. Missing ANY of the events could result in your athlete moving to an alternate role on his/or her team. (We do understand illnesses may arise and all staff members and coaches are prepared to work with parents to make modifications for the athlete within the routine when necessary. However, with just one athlete not attending the ENTIRE team is unable to be scored properly. I understand and agree to the COMPETITION SEASON POLICYImportant Dates Agreement*Gym Closure Dates Memorial Day: May 26th 4th of July Holiday Break: June 26- July 5th (there will be no prep/novice practices 7/6-7/10) Elite teams WILL have practice that week (Prep/novice teams will not practice August 31st-September 4th) Elite teams WILL practice that week Labor Day: 9/7 Columbus Day: October 12th Halloween: October 31st Thanksgiving Break: November 25- November 29th Winter Break: December 23- January 1 Presidents Day: February 15th Gym Open/Important Dates Evaluation Days: May 11th, 13th, 18th-21st Team Placements Announced: May 27th by 9pm Team Practices Begin: The week of June 8th MANDATORY skills camp: June 23, 24, and 25, Elite Teams ONLY Stunt Fest: July 15-16th (PREP TEAMS/MINI & YOUTH ELITE) Premier team book camp: July 17th and 18th Super Saturday: September 19th Choreography: July 26th-August 1st (prep), August 3-9th (novice/elite teams) Martin Luther King Day: January 18 February School Vacation: Closed on 2/15 but open 2/16-2/19 April School Vacation: OPEN (athletes on ELITE travel can NOT travel during this time in order to be eligible to compete at end of season events. ALL practices in April are MANDATORY. I understand and agree to the IMPORTANT DATES AGREEMENTAthlete Injury Policy* Athletes needing to modify or sit out of practice must provide a doctor's note that states the extent of the injury. Long term injuries or those needing to excessively modify will be replaced with an alternate until the medical issue is resolved. In order to return we must get a doctor's note from a medical professional clearing the athlete for participation. This is for the safety of the athlete. Once cleared coaches will decide if athletes are able to return into all choreographed positions. This decision is made based on the number of scheduled practices before a competition, the athletes ability to perform in all required sections of the routine with proper technique and the success of the stunt groups the athlete is in. Ice Packs: We do have ice packs at the gym. They are reserved for emergencies and unexpected injuries. Athletes that require daily icing of long term injuries will be required to bring their own disposable ice packs to practices each week As mentioned above only illnesses and sicknesses with a doctor's note are excused. An excessive amount of doctors notes will result in a meeting with the gym owner/coaches. If an athlete is not feeling well without a doctor's note we expect them to come to practice. Modifications will be made to activity if necessary, but missing all together does not allow for the team to have an effective practice. I understand and agree to the ATHLETE INJURY POLICYFall School Sports & Town Sports Commitments* Athletes ARE allowed to miss up to ONE hour of practice a week for fall sports. We will allow this only between the dates of 9/7/2026 - 11/26/2026. Before and after these dates all practice time is MANDATORY and missing time for outside activities will result in an unexcused absence. This includes all performances, awards ceremonies, additional practices etc. Elite Summit Teams ONLY: Athletes that miss practice time in the fall will be REQUIRED to make up missed time with the following: One 45 minute tumbling class OR one 30 minute jump class & One 45 minute stunt group session (The entire stunt group will come in to make up missed time so they do not fall behind) *These classes MUST be made up the week following the missed practice time. Failing to make up both the tumbling class and the stunt session will result in an unexcused absence. Athletes who need to miss a FULL practice due to a practice, game or other event in the fall will need to use an unexcused absence. No exceptions will be made to this rule. *These classes MUST be made up the week following the missed practice time. Failing to make up both the tumbling class and the stunt session will result in an unexcused absence. Athletes who need to miss a FULL practice due to a practice, game or other event in the fall will need to use an unexcused absence. No exceptions will be made to this rule. *Gym owner reserves the right to adjust this policy due to extenuating circumstances* I understand and agree to the FALL SCHOOL SPORTS & TOWN SPORTS COMMITMENTSUniform/Practice Wear/Gym Attire Policy* Athletes and families are responsible for keeping SC uniforms, practice-wear in good condition. Spirit Central is not responsible for any lost or damaged items. If items are lost or damaged the cost to replace them will be the reasonability of the athlete/parent. Athletes must wear all assigned practice wear to practice each day. Hair should be slicked back and out of the athlete's face. Athletes will not be allowed to wear jewelry to practice. Taping over piercings is allowed during practice time but jewelry MUST be removed for all competitions. NO EXCEPTIONS. No athlete, regardless of age, will be allowed to expose their midriff. Sports bras will not be allowed to be worn on their own and athletes must wear a tank top or t-shirt in the gym. I understand and agree to the UNIFORM/PRACTICE WEAR/GYM ATTIRE POLICYParent Behavior Policy* We strive to make the environment at Spirit Central positive, both inside of our facility and out. We expect all parents/guardians to follow the same rules that we expect of our athletes. We will not tolerate any type of negative comments or actions towards a coach, team, child, or another parent. If we learn of any such behavior, a meeting will be called and your athlete may be removed from the team or program. I understand and agree to the PARENT BEHAVIOR POLICYCopyright Notice* The logo of Spirit Central belongs to the owner of the program. You cannot sell or create your own Spirit Central clothing or other items. This includes the gym name, team names, gym hashtags and any likeness to logo, affiliation and/or program without the permission of Spirit Central. I understand and agree to the COPYRIGHT NOTICESocial Media Policy*All Spirit Central team members are required to display appropriate behavior/actions on all social media platforms. We will not tolerate negative posts, comments, INAPPROPRIATE routines or music on Social Media, YouTube, Tik Tok, or any website. TIK TOK VIDEOS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE CREATED IN THE SPIRIT CENTRAL FACILITY OR IN SC ATTIRE unless approved by a team coach or staff member. Routine videos are NOT ALLOWED to be posted onto any public social media page. However, posting routine videos in the private facebook group or team bands IS ALLOWED. Athletes are not allowed to use the SPIRIT CENTRAL NAME, OR THEIR TEAM NAME as any social media profile name nor are they allowed to create team or group pages, or accounts without permission from coaches. I understand and agree to the SOCIAL MEDIA POLICYDiscipline Policy*If any of the Spirit Central rules are compromised, the following actions will occur: 1st Violation: Discussion with the athlete defining the problem. (Parents will be emailed) 2nd Violation: A meeting with the athlete & the parent(s). 3rd Violation: The athlete will removed from the team or program Note: If an athlete is removed from the program due to ongoing disciplinary infractions the athlete is forfeiting all monies paid to date and a $250 fee will be applied to the athletes account and the card on file will be run. I understand and agree to the DISCIPLINE POLICYParent / Guardian Signature*Athlete Signature* ← Back To Forms
