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2020 /20 21
PR OG RA M
IN FO RM ATIO N
Cheerleading &
Tumbling
Fort McMurray
INTERESTED IN JOINING A TEAM? THIS IS THE PLACE TO START
AND GET ALL THE INFORMATION ON TRYOUTS, COST, PRACTICE
SCHEDULES, COMPETITIONS AND MORE!
PROGRAM
COMPARISON
Novice All Star PREP All Star
Season Sept-Dec and/or Jan-April Sept-April June-April
Weekly Commitment 1-1.5 hours/week 1-2 hrs/week 4-6hrs/week
Uniform Cost N/A $125-$145 $300-350
*if needing a new
uniform
Competitions/ 1 Performance at end of 1 Local Performance 1 Local Performance
Performances their season 1 Competition (YEG) 4 Competitions
1 Other Competition *
*An order will be placed for anyone needing a new uniform. The 2020-2021 Season is the
final year for this uniform cycle. There is a PA buy and sell for anyone looking to buy or sell
used PA clothing including uniforms.
BUILDING EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETES,
LEARNERS & LEADERS!
** Athletes will be encouraged to show the full range of their skill
set within a nurturing environment – we want to help your child be
their best!
HO W TO JOIN
A T EAM
ALL STAR TEAMS
STEP # 1
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!
Register for tryouts and pay your downpayment before June 1st and save on both the downpayment
AND monthly tuition fees for the season!
There will be a $50 tryout fee that will be applied to the first month tuition for those who wish to wait to
register for teams until after team placements.
STEP #2
ALL ATHLETES - ATTEND TEAM PLACEMENTS
ALL athletes (new and returning) must attend TEAM PLACEMENTS. This is where we will do group
skills like tumbling, stunts and basket tosses. To be considered for a PA All Star team you MUST
attend these sessions.
STEP #3
ALL ATHLETES - ATTEND TEAM REVEAL PARTY
An in-person party to celebrate you and your new team! Join us at the gym to find out which team
you’ve been placed! Date TBD (typically the Friday of tryouts week).
All Tryout Dates will be determined one we have a re-open date. There is a potential that
tryouts may be done virtually, this will be announced and determined based on a re-open date
once it is given.
ALL STAR PREP & NOVICE TEAMS
NO TRYOUTS REQUIRED
* Registration opens April 29th, 2020
* Register before June 30th and SAVE on your membership fee!
DIVISIONS,
AGES…INFO YOU
NEED TO KNOW
NEW** As of the 2020-2021 season, Cheer AGE
Canada and the Alberta Cheerleading Association For MOST teams, AGE is determined by the athletes
are following the rules and age grid set out by the year of birth; that being said, some athletes are eligible
IASF (International All Star Federation). for two age categories. The team they are placed on
will be determined by coaches based on their age,
These rules set forth the ages, levels and ultimately skill level, commitment, and attitude/mindset.
team and rules we follow. When forming
competitive teams we look at the following. SKILL LEVEL
Levels are necessary to differentiate skill level in all
Below is the age grid we will be utilizing in forming
teams for the upcoming season. The age as of aspects of All Star, mostly pertaining to tumbling and
August 31st will no longer apply. stunting. Below are the levels and a BRIEF example of
some tumbling and stunting skills you may see in that
level:
Level 1: cartwheels, round-offs, front and back
2020-2021 Age Grid Used By walkovers, knee or waist level single leg stunt, two-
Premier Academy as per IASF
footed prep, straight cradles
Tiny 5 - 6 years old Born in 2014-2015
Level 2: back handspring, round off back handspring,
Mini 6 - 8 years old Born in 2012-2014 Level 1 tumbling connected to a handspring, prep level
single leg stunts, extended two-footed stunts, half-
Youth 9 - 11 years old Born in 2009-2011
twisting mounts, barrel rolls, begin basket tosses
Junior 10 - 16 years old Born in 2004-2010
Levels of the teams will be determined based on
Open 14+ years old Born in 2007 or skills shown at tryouts. Potential of a level 2
earlier
team will depend on the percentage of athletes
showing confidence, great technique and
consistency in level 2 skills.***** NOTE This is a list of teams that we ANTICIPATE
on having this season. The levels or ages of teams AL L STAR
TE AM S &
may change once tryouts have been completed.
SC HE DU LE S
Novice/Performance Program
Fall Practice
Team Name Age
Schedule
Born in
Tiny Novice Wed 5:00-6:30pm
2014-2015
All Star Prep Program
Fall Practice
Team Name Age
Schedule
Born in Tuesdays
Mini Prep
2012-2014 5:00-6:30pm
Born in Mondays
Youth Prep
2009-2011 5:00-6:30pm
Mondays
Junior Prep Born 2004-2012
6:00-7:30pm
All Star Program
TEAM Age Spring Training Skills Camp Choreo Camp Fall Practice
Times
Thursdays July 20-24th Aug 24-28 Sun 12:30-2:30 &
Mini Lvl 1 Born in 2012-2014
5:00-7:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm 3:00-5:00pm Thur 5:00-7:00
July 20-24 Sun 2:00-4:00
Tuesdays Aug 24-28
Youth Lvl 1 Born in 2009-2011 12:30-3:30pm &
5:30-7:30pm 5:00-8:00pm
Wed 6:00-8:00
Wednesdays July 20-24 Aug 24-28 Sun 3:30-5:30 &
Junior Born 2004-2010
6:00-8:00pm 4:00-7:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm Tues 6:00-8:00
Open Sun 5:30-7:30
Born in 2007 or Thursdays July 20-24 Aug 24-28
(Level 2.0 - &
earlier 7:00-9:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm 12:00-3:00pm
Non-Tumble) Thurs 7:00-9:00
Spring & Summer Training
Spring and Summer Training in the table above are based on typical
season start. This WILL change based on re-open date!
** Please check emails and stay tuned for how these changes will occur **
See FEES for how tuition applies to these open dates
**Summer Open gym(if we can re-open for summer) is FREE for all star
athletes!C OM PET IT ION * This is a list of competitions each team will be attending.
SC H ED ULE Dates, locations, and competition selection may change. We
always give families as much notice as possible if there are
changes.
* S U B J E C T TO C H AN GE
Competition Attendance
A full commitment to attend ALL competitions as scheduled is necessary.
If you are unable to attend a competition, please consider participating in a different
team, or tumbling class instead. Athletes who miss a competition may be removed
from the routine for the remainder of the season.
Competition Date Location Novice All Star All Star
Prep
Red Carpet
December Fort McMurray, Ab
Reveal
January 22-24th Edmonton, Ab
February 20th Red Deer, Ab
February 26th-28th Edmonton, AB
* Travel
Competition TBC TBC
April 17-18th Edmonton, Ab
Spring
Showcase April Fort McMurray, Ab
** Travel Competition to be confirmed - will be discussed and confirmed as a collective upon
re-open, among the coaches and the All Star Athlete’s parents2 0 2 0 - 2 021
FEES
Down payment/Membership Fee:
This secures your spot for the 2020-2021 season AND
saves you money. Make sure to take advantage of the Tuition and All Star fees are due by the first business day of
discounts and register early! Non refundable. Includes the month and will be processed from the credit card provided.
but is not limited to:
• Cheer Canada & ACA Memberships All members must have a valid credit card or visa debit/
• Team Shirt MasterCard Debit on account.
• Athlete Year End Banquet Ticket
Tuition Fees Includes: Any fees left unpaid by the 5th of the month will result in
• Weekly Practices & Staffing athletes not being able to participate in practice/classes until
the balance is paid. A $25 late fee will be applied if not paid by
All Star Fees Include: the 5th of the month.
• Alberta Competitions registration fee
• Team Music Accounts that are NSF will result in a $25 administrative fee.
• Choreography
• Skills Camps
• Practice Wear IMPORTANT:
• Competition Bow If a participant wishes to withdraw once training as started, the
following policy applies:
Travel Fees Include: • Cancellation request must be submitted
• Competition Registration Fee A cancellation fee equivalent to one month tuition
•
• Commemorative Travel Shirt
will be charged
• Coaches Flights & Accommodations
• Rental of Practice space when applicable • All Star/Travel fees are non-refundable once they
• Transportation when required for team activities have been processed
• Team Activity and meal • Downpayment/Membership fee is non-refundable
• No refunds or discounts for missed practices
Potential costs not covered by tuition (estimates)
• Clothing and uniform fees are non-refundable once
• Travel, meals and accommodations
ordered
• Uniforms (varies by team) *if required
• Cheer shoes ($75 - $175)
• Team Jacket (approx. $120) *optional2 02 0-2021
FEE S
B REA KD O W N
NOVICE
Teams Down payment/ Tuition All Star Fees Travel Fees
Membership Fee Monthly rate based on time of registration Option of payment in
Non refundable full or monthly
Tiny $119+ GST/month
$25 N/A N/A
Sept - April
All Star PREP
Teams Down payment/ Tuition All Star Fees Travel Fees
Membership Fee Monthly rate based on time of registration Option of payment in
Non refundable full or monthly
Mini, Youth $75 before June 30th $129+ GST/month
included in tuition N/A
and Junior $100 after June 30th Sept - April
ALL STAR
Teams Down payment/ Tuition All Star Fees Travel Fees
Membership Fee Monthly rate based on time of registration Option of payment in
Non refundable full or monthly
Mini, Youth, Reg by June 1st Reg AFTER June
$150 before June 1st $424 + GST
Junior & $139+ GST/Month 1st $159+ GST/ TBC
$200 after June 1st See below
Senior (July-April) Month (July-April)
**All Star Fees - Option of payment in full (only 5 available - first come first served) or
monthly. If you pay your All Star Fees monthly, they will be processed during the first 7
months with both tuition and All Star fees combined. Remaining months will only include
Tuition fees.
Example of Monthly Fees for All Star teams:
Tuition $139 + All Star Fees $60.57($424/7) = $199.57/month for the first 7
months of the season (Typically this is June - December )
Remaining Months will only be Tuition which is $139/monthAD D ITIO NAL
PR OGRAM M I N G
OPTIO N S
Tumbling Classes
Tumbling is an important part of competitive cheerleading. The term tumbling is used to describe gymnastic elements such
as cartwheels and back handsprings. There are two equally important components of tumbling: Standing and Running. Our
tumbling packages are designed for athletes who are serious about competitive cheerleading and advancing in the sport. If
your child loves cheerleading- they should be in tumbling at Premier! We offer the following types of lessons:
1. Group Classes: Group classes are tailor-made for the skills that your child wants to learn. Taught in groups with an
expert coach your child will do drills, drills, drills and learn skills, skills, skills! Classes offered include: Beginner Basics,
Advanced Basics, Handsprings 101, and Handsprings 201! These are 45 minute tumbling classes with up to 8 athletes/
class.
• $78.50 + GST/month for 1 class/week
• $118.50 + GST/month for 2 classes/week
2. Semi-Private: In these 30-minute tumbling lessons athletes will receive more one on one attention and repetition
resulting in more progress! 2:1 Athlete to instructor ratio. Offered September to April.
• Semi Private Package Price: $880.00+ GST/season (September to April) or $110.00 + GST/month
o This package will include one semi private lesson/week
o Must be booked by October 15th. Note that if cancelled prior to the end of April 2020, the difference would
be charged at $110.00+ GST/month of lessons attended.
Note: All Tumbling Fees are processed on the 25th day of the month prior.
Special Clinics
Come in and work on your skills! Friday Night Clinics are the perfect opportunity to practice tumbling and have some fun! Only 15
spots available per clinic. These clinics are 90 minutes and designed for athletes to work tumbling or stunting skills in order to
confidently execute on their own while having access to the gym, extra coaching and equipment.
Ages: 6 – adult
• Cost: $20/member or $30/non-member (Purchase a 5 Clinic Punch Pass for $80.00 — on sale only for one month after reopen)
Open Gym
Come in and check out the gym! Drop-in is an opportunity to practice tumbling or stunting or just have some fun! One coach,
similar to a lifeguard, supervises open tumbling. These times are designed for athletes to work tumbling or stunting skills
they are able to do confidently on their own while having access to the gym and equipment.
Ages: 6-adult — $5 Members/$10 Non Members
ALL STAR ATHLETES RECEIVE FREE OPEN GYM ALL SUMMER LONGFA Q
When is the gym CLOSED/No practices?
• September 6 & 7th - Labour Day
• October 11 & 12 - Thanksgiving
• November 11th - Remembrance Day
• December 20th - January 2nd - Christmas Break
• February 15th - Family Day
• April 2 - 9th - Easter/Spring Break
Other Important Dates:
• August 30th - Fall Practices Begin *(hopefully)
Are there Fundraising options available? • January 3rd - Practices Resume
• April 11th - Practices resume
Yes! The PREMIER ACADEMY PARENTS • April 23rd - Last Day of Practices
ASSOCIATION is a parent ran volunteer board within • Beginning of May - Awards Banquet
Premier Academy. Our board is made up of 8 volunteer
Do you have any family discounts?
parent positions - president, vice president, treasurer,
secretary, parent liaison, fundraising coordinator, and
Yes! We offer the following discounts for families:
directors. We meet once a month during the season to
organize and run various fundraisers and events for ALL
of our members in cheer, tumbling classes, ninja classes • Tumbling Classes - Pay for 2 children and get any
additional children free!
etc. to help offset the fees associated with these.
• All Star and All Star Prep Teams - Families with
multiple children registered for a team will only pay for
We start in July and end in May. We run 1-2 monthly
one child tuition (does not include All Star or Travel
fundraisers from Sept to April and one from July to Aug.
Fee) for the months of December and April.
We also run some events. All funds raised are applied as
credits to your jackrabbit account.
What if my child needs to miss a class/practice?
Watch for information on our upcoming AGM. This is a • We encourage athletes to make it to the gym for their
great time for new or current members to come out and scheduled practices and classes as best they can.
meet the board and ask questions about what we do for However if there is an illness that has kept them
our members and consider joining us to fill any positions home from school, then we agree that germs should
available within the board. not be spread. We will give a virtual option in that
case so as not to miss any changes that may be
Questions?: papa@premieracademy.ca made
• All practices are mandatory, therefore if an athlete is
sick or has a planned absence - their direct coach
MUST be notified, unexcused absences are subject
to position arrangements and potential removal from
the routine
• All coaches can be reached via email by their first
name at premieracademy.ca (example:
kierra@premieracademy.ca)
facebook.com/premieracademyfortmac
@premieracademyfmPractice Attendance Fees and Refunds
1. I understand that practice attendance is MANDATORY. All 1. I understand that monthly fees are due by the first business
efforts will be made to attend team practices. day of the month and will be processed from the credit card
2. I understand that all choreography camps are mandatory. provided. Any fees left unpaid will result in athletes not being
Missing a camp may result in an athlete not being included in able to participate in practice/classes until the balance is paid.
choreography. A $25 late fee will be applied if not paid by the 5th of the month.
3. I understand that if I choose to take cheerleading away as a 2. Accounts that are NSF will result in a $25 administrative fee.
punishment to my child, this will be considered an unexcused 3. If a participant wishes to withdraw once training has already
absence. started, the following policy applies:
4. If an injury is incurred, athletes still need to attend team • Cancellation request must be submitted
practices (sitting out on the side and/or doing what they can) • A cancellation fee equivalent to one month tuition will
to keep up with the routine and learn choreography. be charged
5. If an injury keeps an athlete from participating in practice • All Star / Travel fees are non-refundable once they
Premier will need a doctor’s note or a note from a parent have been processed
clearing to return, BEFORE they may participate again. • Membership Fee is non-refundable
6. I understand that time management is expected. Although • Clothing and uniform fees are non-refundable once
school is the #1 priority, homework/tests and studying are not ordered
valid excuses to miss practice.
7. I understand that coaches have the right to remove a member Initial ______
from performing at a competition if they miss a team practice
leading up to a competition or if an athlete misses an Other Policies
excessive amount of practices. Premier Academy will issue a
list of ‘Black Out Weeks’. During those weeks, any 1. The Cheer Season is a full year commitment from June 2020-
unexcused missed practices will result in the athlete not April 2021 for All Star or September to April for Prep.
being able to compete or being moved to a different position 2. It is the parent’s responsibility to stay informed. Check your
in the routine. Athletes who are unexcused during these email and Facebook Groups regularly. If you are not receiving
Black Out dates will be subject to a $25 fee. When this emails, contact the us immediately. Each week you will receive
happens, the athlete will be put back into the routine at the a weekly email with updates and announcements. You can
most convenient time deemed by the coaching staff. also log into the client portal to view all past emails that have
Understandably, the athlete might NOT return to their been sent. If you click the opt out button for emails, you will no
previous roles / spots / formations in order to keep transitions longer receive any emails from Premier Academy
and changes simplest for the entire team. No competition fee 3. I understand that I may not reproduce any clothing or gear that
refunds will be provided for missing a Black out Week contains the name or logo of Premier Academy. I am also not
practice. permitted to contact any vendors on behalf of Premier
Academy.
Initial ______ 4. Abusive behaviour including but not limited to bullying, on-line
bullying, negative language directed at a fellow athlete, coach,
Competition Attendance parent, official or competitor will not be tolerated, and will result
in immediate removal from all programs.
1. I have reviewed the competition schedule and understand
5. Athletes and parents must conduct themselves in a manner
that a full commitment to attend ALL competitions and
that reflects positively on themselves, their family and their
performances as scheduled is necessary.
gym.
2. I understand that athletes who miss a competition may be
6. We will not accept anything that undermines the culture of PA.
removed from the routine or moved to a different position in
Whether that be gossiping, a child coming in and spreading
the routine for the remainder of the season.
negativity to and around other athletes, or a parent coming in
3. All transportation to and from competitions is the sole
and spreading negativity to and around other parents or
responsibility of parents. I understand that some
athletes. Concerns can always be brought up by booking a
competitions require a specific hotel. Information will be
meeting with coaches or ownership but being a negative
given as those dates approach.
influence that spreads attitudes that are not conducive to
4. I understand that we live in Alberta and often have
learning and improvement is unacceptable.
undesirable weather. Competitions run regardless of the
7. Drinking of alcoholic beverages or use of drugs while
weather and I understand that we will still be required to representing Premier Academy in any way will not be
attend the competition. tolerated
Initial _______ Initial _______
I am aware that if any of the above is breached, it will be grounds for dismissal from the program.
I, ______________________________, have read and understand the above policies on behalf of my
child(ren), __________________________________________.
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