SPIRIT CENTRAL - TEAM/ATHLETE POLICIES

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Athlete Name*

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Date Of Birth*

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Parent / Guardian Name*

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Email*

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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 POLICY

Competition 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 to 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.

I understand and agree to the COMPETITION SEASON POLICY

Important Dates Agreement*

Gym Closure Dates:

Memorial Day: May 26th

4th of July Holiday Break: June 27th - July 6th
There will be no prep/novice practices 7/7-7/11
Elite teams WILL have practice that week

Labor Day: September 1st
Prep/novice teams will not practice August 25th-29th
Elite teams WILL practice that week

Columbus Day: October 13th

Halloween: October 31st

Thanksgiving Break: November 26 - 30th

Winter Break: December 23rd - January 2nd

Presidents Day: February 16th - 17th
We will be open for classes on 2/1 but NOT team practices

Gym Open/Important Dates:

Evaluation Days: May 12th, 14th, 15th & 19th

Team Placements Announced: May 28th by 9pm

Team Parent Meetings: June 2nd - 4th

Team Practices Begin: The week of June 9th

MANDATORY Skills Camp: June 24th, 25th, and 26th
Elite Teams Only

Stunt Fest: July 16th - 17th
Prep Teams Only

Choreography:
July 28th - August 2nd (Prep/Novice)
August 4th - 8th (Elite)

Martin Luther King Day: January 19th

February School Vacation: OPEN

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 AGREEMENT

Athlete 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

I understand and agree to the ATHLETE INJURY POLICY

Fall 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 9/2/2025 - 11/26/2025. 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.

NEW THIS SEASON (Elite 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.

*Gym owner reserves the right to adjust this policy due to extenuating circumstances*

I understand and agree to the FALL SCHOOL SPORTS & TOWN SPORTS COMMITMENTS

Uniform/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 POLICY

Parent 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 POLICY

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 NOTICE

Social 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 POLICY

Discipline 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 POLICY

Parent / Guardian Signature*

Athlete Signature*

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SPIRIT CENTRAL – TEAM/ATHLETE POLICIES

SPIRIT CENTRAL – TEAM/ATHLETE POLICIES