BOARDWALK COMPETITION - October 9, 2021 CIF Sanctioned for School-Based Teams - Sponsoring CIF School, Clovis East High School - Varsity.com

BOARDWALK COMPETITION
                                                October 9, 2021
      CIF Sanctioned for School-Based Teams - Sponsoring CIF School, Clovis East High School
Competition: Kaiser Permanente Arena: 140 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Parking Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Awards: Virtual Awards Ceremony – Awards Pick up: Neptune’s Stage, Boardwalk

    At Varsity Spirit, the health and safety of our athletes, coaches, employees, families and friends is our top priority.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending this event, you voluntarily
assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Please keep each other safe and healthy by following the guidance provided.

Please note the following guidelines will be in place for all athletes, coaches, and spectators.

• Masks are mandatory for everyone two years and older. Personnel will be stationed at each building entrance to ensure all entrants
  wear masks. Masks must cover the individual’s nose and mouth. Plastic face shields are not considered masks and may only be worn
  in addition to a mask.
• Should someone have a condition that precludes them from wearing a mask, they will not be allowed into the venue.
• We are advising anyone over the age of 65; anyone (of any age) with an underlying health condition or a compromised immune
  system; or anyone who has any specific concerns about COVID-19 exposure to not attend.
• Any athlete, coach or spectator with any symptoms (Fever of 100°F or higher, cough, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, shortness
  of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea) may
  not enter.
• Masks are required for all athletes while in the venue. Masks must be worn while moving between areas within the venue.
• Required for High School Competitive Cheer Teams: Per recent CIF guidelines that were published following recent California
  Department of Public Health guidelines, masks must be worn at all times for all school-based competitive cheer teams (with the
  exception of warm-up and performance areas), and these teams must attest in writing they have at least weekly screening testing
  with either PCR testing (1:1 or pooled PCR) or antigen testing of all individuals, including those who are fully vaccinated. An
  authorized team representative from each school-based competitive cheer team must sign and turn in the attached attestation form
  related to this. For further information from the CIF, reference this link:
  https://d2o2figo6ddd0g.cloudfront.net/j/l/vyzpzln9is2jm6/9.1.21_updated_CDPH_guidance.pdf
• For all star, rec and song/pom teams, masks may be removed during warm-up and performance, but must be worn at all other times
  while in the venue.
• The USA reserves the right and may penalize teams for any spectators and or performers that do not comply with the mask
  requirement.
• There will be a quick screening of all bags (participants and spectators) prior to entering the building.

This event will follow our Option B plan for Events. This is In-Person with Limited Spectators

• Spectator viewing limited to team performance time only.
• Each group of spectators will line up outside of the venue based on their team’s performance number and assigned spectator line-up
  time (indicated in the first column of the performance order). Spectators will follow a moving queue and will exit following their
  team’s performance. Everyone can then make their way to the Boardwalk to await the virtual awards announcements that will take
  place throughout the day.
• We request spectators are limited to 2 per performer per routine.
• Physical distancing measures will be required. Direction signage will guide spectators and athletes throughout the venue.
• Concessions will not be available for purchase and no outside food or drink is allowed. Exception: Athlete water bottle.
• Event merchandise will not be available for purchase.
• Congregating in the common areas of the venue is not allowed.
• All teams will receive score sheets and rankings.
• Please note that “sibling” teams, coaches and/or spectators are not permitted into the performance venue during competition.
  Teams from one gym may not view the live performance of another team from their gym or from another gym.
• Virtual awards ceremony.

SPECTATOR TICKETING
Spectators – No cash admission purchases will take place on-site during the event. Admission must be pre-purchased for spectators
by going to the following website – Competition General Admission Tickets

Note that although seats will be assigned for tickets, seating will not be available at the event due to the flow of spectators in/out for
each performance.

Once you use the link and purchase a ticket you can then:
1. Download the Warriors + Chase Center App
2. Login/Signup with the email you purchased with
3. Use the Santa Cruz Warriors option and not the GSW option for managing tickets

Utilize this link HERE for all mobile ticketing help. The general ticket line can also be reached at 831-713-4400.

Cost is $5.00, children 5 years of age and under enter free. Additional fees for online ticket purchases may apply. For pre-purchased
admission you will proceed to ticket window, have your digital ticket link scanned and then receive a spectator wristband. Spectators
will enter the Arena according to their team’s performance number and report time. We highly recommend pre-purchasing your
admission to the event, as purchase on-site by cash is not available and electronic purchase the day of may not be available and/or may
delay your entry.

Doors will open for spectators on a per-team basis. Look for your team spectator line-up time on the final performance schedule and
for your team’s name to be shown/called at the spectator entrance doors. Please do not begin lining up prior to when your team’s
name is called/displayed.

There will be no seats provided for spectators, as spectators are only permitted in the building during their own team’s performance.
Please follow direction of the staff and signage to ensure that you view your team’s routine from the designated area for spectators.
Spectators will exit the performance venue, along with the performing team, at the conclusion of each performance.

REGISTRATION
For school and rec teams, the coach with the USA Cheer Coach Membership must check in their squad(s) at the on-site registration. For
All Star Teams, one representative must check in their squad(s) at the on-site registration. Registration check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Gym owners/coaches may register their team(s) at any time during the competition, but no later than 45 minutes prior to their warm-
up report time. Only one coach per team will be allowed at the check-in location and physical distancing protocols will be enforced. All
performers must wear a wristband, provided in your registration packet, in order to enter the competition venue and the official
practice area.
Coaches or gym owners will need to submit all completed program waivers during Registration/Check-In. Please have all pertinent event
required documentation ready to help speed up the check-in process.
•   School-Based Teams: This includes squad roster, individual waivers for athletes and other personnel with a
    Cheer/Dance/Professional Membership going into warm up.
•   Recreation Teams: This includes individual waivers for athletes and other personnel with a Cheer/Dance/Professional Membership
    going into warm up. A Varsity Recreation Cheer Verification form and Varsity Rec Cheer Roster for each team competing on the day
    of the event must be submitted in person at registration.
•   All Star Teams: This includes your USASF rosters (Waivers are not required for All Star teams)

Coaches/Professional Membership Check-In
•   All All-Star Coaches and Owners will need to present a photo I.D. to receive your USASF & USA Cheer Green Light wristband at
    coaches check-in. Coaches/Professional members must be listed on your USASF rosters to check in.

•   All School-Based and Recreation Advisors/Coaches will need to present a photo I.D. and proof of USA Cheer/Dance/Professional
    Membership to receive your backstage wristband at coaches check in.

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NEW - USA Cheer Membership Requirement for School and Recreation Cheerleading and Dance Teams
Varsity Spirit will require that all school and recreation coaches, choreographers and personnel wishing to access the warmup area,
backstage or coaches' box at our competitions have a USA Cheer Coach, Dance or Professional Membership. All coaches and personnel
wishing to access the warmup area, backstage, or coaches’ box at our competition will need to check in a coaches check in and present
proof of their Cheer/Dance Coach Membership or Professional Membership and photo I.D. in order to receive a wristband.

COACHES AND TEAM INFORMATION
Masks for coaches must be worn at all times. Masks are required for all athletes while in the venue, with the exception of during times
previously noted. Masks must be worn while moving between areas within the venue. All athletes need to bring their own water bottle
labeled with their name. Water bottles may not be able to be refilled inside the venue. Team rooms and Coach’s Hospitality will not be
available.

Every all-star performer (cheer and dance) must be a current registered member of the USASF. Each team is required to turn in their
official USASF team roster from the USASF website at registration on the day of the USA competition. Only USASF credentialed
coaches/personnel are permitted in the warm-up area with teams. USASF credentialed coach/personnel identification must be
available for each individual wishing to enter the warm-up area. Go to www.usasf.net for more information or contact your USASF
Regional Director with questions regarding this 2021-22 USASF policy.

School-Based and Recreation Teams: A signed USA participant/adult participant release and waiver form must be submitted for each
participating performer, coach and personnel listed on the roster. COMPETITORS/COACHES/PERSONNEL WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO
COMPETE/ENTER THE WARMUP AREA WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL, SIGNED PARTICIPANT RELEASE AND WAIVER FORM. WE ASK THAT
ALL RELEASE AND WAIVER FORMS PLEASE BE ALPHABETIZED.

First aid staff will be on site to provide assistance for emergencies only. Taping of wrists/ankles for individual performers will not be
available. Any participant who has a suspected concussion/head injury will not be allowed to return to participation the day of the
incident, per Varsity Spirit corporate policy.

Participants and authorized advisors/gym owners/coaches only will be allowed in the assigned warm-up area and in the “Getting Ready”
and “On Deck” areas.

Competition will begin at 10:00 AM at the Kaiser Permanente Arena. Please refer to the enclosed tentative performance schedule.
Please check the USA website (usa.varsity.com) on the Wednesday before the competition after 5:00 p.m. (PST), for a final schedule. A
final schedule will also be available at the registration table on the day of the event. All teams must be ready to perform 15 minutes
prior to their scheduled time. In order to avoid a possible penalty, any changes must be received in the USA office in writing by 5:00
p.m. (PST) the Friday one week prior to your competition date. No changes will be allowed on the day of the event.

There will be assigned warm-up/practice time offered for each cheer team. Please report to the team check-in doors at the time
designated on the performance schedule. Teams will not be permitted to enter the warm-up area earlier than their assigned check-in
time. All cheer teams will have the opportunity to practice/warm-up on a carpet bonded foam mats measuring at least 42’ x 42’ (7
strips). All cheer teams will perform on a carpet bonded foam mat measuring 54’ x 42’ (9 strips). There will be a tumbling strip
available for all-star teams with a specialized warm-up schedule. Ceiling height of the performance area is greater than 25’. There are
no “open” warm-up areas provided near the Arena or at the Boardwalk.

EVENT AWARDS
All awards ceremonies will happen virtually on the BAND app for spectators and athletes to view throughout the day according to the
awards schedule. Awards may be picked up at Neptune’s Stage on the Boardwalk. Awards will not be mailed post event. Athletes will
have photo opportunities at Neptune’s Stage.

MUSIC RULES
Music guidelines are being followed at all USA and Varsity Brands events. Competition music must be properly licensed and a team
must provide a printed copy of proof of licensing at team registration. If a team cannot provide proof of licensing immediately upon
request, the team may be disqualified from the event. For further details visit www.varsity.com/music.

A sound system will be provided. Speed control is not available. Music checks on the main sound system are not permitted. A
representative must be present at the sound system at the time of performance. Advisors/directors/coaches are asked to hold onto
their own music until the time of performance and to take music back following the performance. All teams must provide their own
MP3 device (or smart phone) for use on the event provided sound system. Music must be recorded at the correct tempo. Although it is
not recommended due to interference that may be caused during a routine, a smart phone may be used for playing music. No cover
may be on any MP3 player or smart phone so that a patch cord may be easily inserted into the device. Please ensure that jacks are
clean and free of any debris which may impact connectivity. You must ensure that your device has a jack into which a patch cord may
be inserted. Note that you will need to acquire an adapter in advance if your player does not have a head phone jack. Ability to play
routine from a CD will not be available.

SAFETY RULES
Spirit teams, please note the USA Cheer School Cheer Safety Rules, USA Song/Pom and Pep/Short Flag General Safety Rules, and the
Show Cheer and Song/Pom Division Limitations posted at usa.varsity.com. Remember that points will be deducted from the final team
average of each occurrence of an illegal procedure and/or performance error deductions will be assessed for cheer teams.

All Star teams, please note the 2021-22 USASF General Safety and Level Rules for All Star Teams posted at usasf.net. Remember that
points will be deducted from the final team average of each occurrence of an illegal procedure and/or performance error deductions
will be assessed for cheer teams.

Recreation teams, please note the 2021-22 Varsity Youth and Recreation Safety and Level Rules posted at usa.varsity.com. Remember
that points will be deducted from the final team average of each occurrence of an illegal procedure and/or performance error
deductions will be assessed for cheer teams.

SCORESHEETS
Scoresheets will be distributed to all teams on the day of the event. There will not be AccuScore provided at this event. There will be
judges available to review any Point Deductions and/or Legality penalties should a team request a review. Bids to USA Spirit or Jr.
Nationals will be awarded to all school-based and recreation teams achieving the required points needed in their performance to qualify
for Nationals. All Star teams do not need to pre-qualify for USA All Star Super Nationals.

VIDEO TAPING POLICY
For safety and security, we respectfully request that videotaping be limited to performances of your school/organization only. Tri-pods
for cameras and/or cameras with a specialized lens attachment may not be used. Again, videotaping is permitted, but only of the
routine(s) that are being performed by your participant's team. Livestreaming of the event is not permitted.

PARKING
$25.00 per vehicle. Buses can park free of charge if they park in the River Parking lot which is located at the end of Beach Street.
Parking fees are subject to change.

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