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WELCOME
We look forward to working with you to WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
achieve your goals this season. Please read There are 2 different ways you can participate in
through our handbook thoroughly if you are competitive cheerleading:
considering joining a competition team.
CheerSPORT Grades 1-6:
WHY COMPETITION CHEER I want to do competitive cheerleading but I want
Competitive cheerleading builds incredible athletes the focus to be fun. I want to be able to work on
but more importantly, builds great people! Our progressing my skill level but have the flexibility to
fundamental difference from other sports lies in our attend other commitments on an as needed basis. I
definition of success: happy, healthy, empowered am able to commit to regional and national travel.
young people through the vehicle of cheerleading.
When the focus is on the journey of the athlete, EliteCHEER:
not a trophy, it encourages athletes and coaches to I want to be a New Zealand Representative
work more collaboratively, use long-term thinking cheerleader and dream of being a World
and develops critical soft skills. Of course, this Championship or Olympic level athlete. I am ready
doesn’t mean that we don’t work hard, achievement to attend all scheduled practices, competitions
is not possible without consistent effort and grit! and events. I am able to commit to national and
But what we do understand is that our athletes are overseas travel.
people first and to be successful, they need to be
happy and have fun. We encourage our families to choose the
competition cheer option which best suits their time
SAFETY FIRST & financial needs together with what you hope to
Cheerleading skills are taught in a safe environment. get out of your competitive experience long term.
We practice perfection before progression which Athletes are free to move between CheerSPORT
means no athlete will be asked to perform a skill & EliteCHEER each season i.e. If you were an elite
before they are ready. We put our athletes safety cheerleader this season you are welcome to move
above all else and encourage them to progress to CheerSPORT and vice versa.
at their own pace. Our coaches are trained
and certified by the New Zealand Cheerleading
Association in coaching fundamentals.
Retraining is undertaken annually with further
professional development opportunities being
provided quarterly & monthly.
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tHE “MUST READS”
COMMITMENT
Cheerleading provides a unique opportunity to teach the
value of commitment. Being a part of a team means being
a part of something much bigger than just yourself. Unlike
other team sports, every team member and every position
on a team is equally important. We do therefore ask our
athletes to be at all scheduled training, performances
and competitions, however, we also understand that our
athletes need to be happy and healthy. This means we will
not ask you to train when you have a contagious illness, ABSENCES PRIOR TO COMPETITIONS
on public holidays or during school holidays. If your child To ensure your team is set up for success,
is unable to attend practice on short notice please contact absences 3 weeks prior to any competition may
your team coach(es) by text message or phone call. mean your position in the routine changes
WEEKLY TRAINING COMMITMENT
CheerSPORT 1x 1hr team training
Grade 1:
CheerSPORT
1x 1hr30 team training
Grades 2-6:
1x 2hr team training & 1x 1hr tumble class
Elite Level 1R:
Elite Level 1 1x 2hr team training & 1x 1hr team training & 1x 1hr tumble class
Elite Level 2-5: 2x 2hr team training & 1x 1hr tumble class
Elite Development Level 1-4 1x 2hr team training & 1x 1hr tumble class
*At selected gyms
Elite & Elite Development athletes are required to take the set number of tumbling classes
stated above with All Star. Athletes who do not wish to book into a tumbling class should
indicate they wish to be placed into a CheerSPORT team.
p3try-outs
TRYOUTS PROGRESSION
Tryouts are an exciting time of year when new and After years of experience we have learnt that
current competition team members are placed it is not in the best interests of our athletes to
on their team for the upcoming season. Our fast track their cheerleading careers. We hope
experienced staff take great care to create the all our athletes will stay in the sport for many
best teams possible at every All Star location. years, perhaps as long as some of our Team NZ
Cheerleaders whose average age is 18 years!
Athletes are only required to attend team
placements if they wish to be placed on an Elite We have learnt the more time spent at each level
Development or Elite team. CheerSPORT athletes makes our cheerleaders stronger physically and
graduate to the next Grade up at the end of every mentally. We want our cheerleaders to enjoy
season. their time with us and we have found that moving
athletes too soon can result in cheerleaders being
DOES EVERYONE MAKE A TEAM? burnt out from the pressure.
Every child will be placed on a team!
There are always new skills to be learnt at each
HOW IS MY CHILD’S TEAM PLACEMENT level. The complexity of skills and choreography
required to be competitive at each level is
DETERMINED?
constantly rising. For cheerleaders this means new
Tryouts can be a difficult time for athletes as they
challenges regardless of the length of time they
inevitably result in change. No athlete will be
spend at any one level.
passed over due to favoritism or personal reasons.
An athlete’s position on a certain team will be
determined by their tumble and stunting ability RESULTS
with reference to the IASF level system. The general Tryout results will be released within the seven
attitude, commitment and dedication of the athlete days following your team placement date. Results
will also be considered. Sometimes, an exception will be sent by email and posted on Facebook.
to the minimum tumble requirement may be made if Should you have a concern in regards to your
the team is short of a certain stunting position. (e.g. result please wait 24 hours before contacting the
There is a lack of level 3 bases so a base with level office by email or phone call. We will be happy
2 tumble skills may be placed on that team). to discuss your concerns with you after this time.
Please be aware that team placements are a coaching decision
based on ability, attitude and team make-up. We do NOT take into
consideration individual cheerleader or parent team preferences.
ON THE DAY
1. welcome
zone
→ 2. gear
zone → 3. skill
zone → 4. celebration
station
• PHOTO BACKDROP
1. • SEE OUR GREETER
• FILL OUT TRY OUT FORM 2. • GET SIZED FOR YOUR 2020
ELITE TRAINING GEAR 3. • ONE-ON-ONE SKILL
EVALUATION WITH A COACH 4. • FREE GIFT
• RECEIVE YOUR GEAR COUPON
p4financial obligations
Team/Class Type Cost Details
CheerSPORT 1 AKL $195 per term Includes: 9x 1hr/week team tuition, Choreography
CheerSPORT 1 HAM/WGTN $165 per term & music, Cheerbrandz competition entry fees
CheerSPORT 1 CHC $175 per term
CheerSPORT 2-6 AKL $245 per term
CheerSPORT 2-6 HAM $225 per term
CheerSPORT 2-6 CHC/WGTN $195 per term
Elite Level 1R - All Locations $295 per term team tuition Includes:10x 2hrs/week team tuition, music,
$145 per term compulsory tumble class Cheerbrandz NZ competition entry fees
$50 one off choreography fee
$165 Training gear pack
$385 per term team tuition
Elite Level 1 AKL $145 per term compulsory tumble class Includes: 10x 3hrs/week team tuition, Cheerbrandz
$460 Summer Camp NZ Competition entry fees & Music
$165 Training gear pack
$485 per term team tuition
Elite Level 2-4 AKL Includes: 10x 4hrs/week team tuition, Cheerbrandz
$145 per term compulsory tumble class
NZ Competition entry fees & Music
$460 Summer Camp
$165 Training gear pack
Elite Level 1 CHC/WGTN $345 per term team tuition
Includes: 10x 3hrs/week team tuition, Cheer-
$145 per term compulsory tumble class
brandz NZ Competition entry fees & Music
$180 Summer Camp
$165 Training gear pack
Elite level 2-5 CHC/WGTN $440 per term team tuition Includes: 10x 4hrs/week team tuition,
$145 per term compulsory tumble class Cheerbrandz NZ Competition entry fees &
$180 Summer Camp Music
$165 Training gear pack
$440 per term team tuition
Elite level 2-4 HAM Includes: 10x 4hrs/week team tuition, Cheerbrandz
$145 per term compulsory tumble class
NZ Competition entry fees & Music
$460 Summer Camp
$165 Training gear pack
$295 per term team tuition
Includes:10x 2hrs/week team tuition, music,
$145 per term compulsory tumble class
Elite Development - All Locations Cheerbrandz NZ competition entry fees
$50 one off choreography fee
$165 Training gear pack
Other financial obligations may include: Competition Make-up
CheerSPORT competition uniform ($165) Replacement gear
Elite Competition Uniform ($350 approx.) Travel costs to and from competitions in Auckland and/or Tauranga
Australian Competition Entry Fees & Travel ($800-$1500) Team outings and bonding days.
All GymTracksuit ($260) Pricing correct as at 18 November 2019, subject to change.
Competition Bow ($35)
p5Financial obligations
INVOICES Camp is where elite team members learn, upgrade & perfect
Invoices are sent out 2 weeks prior to the first class of each their routine & skills with some of the best in the business!
term. Elite Athletes can take advantage of our prompt payment Our camp choreographer & coaches help create custom
discount by paying on the due date. After the due date, no routines which show off each team’s skills and ability. Athletes
discount will apply. Unfortunately, unused portions of your invoice participate in fun team bonding activities and finish their
are non-refundable e.g. music, choreography and competitions. experience with a routine show off and picnic. Attendance is
compulsory to ensure your team gets the very best start to their
season.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Preferred Method: Internet Banking
REQUIRED GEAR
All Star Cheerleaders 03-1322-0077400-00
TRAINING GEAR PACKS
Include Cheerleaders First & Last Name, Gym Name (eg. Jo
All elite development and elite athletes are required to
Smith, Legacy)
purchase the new season elite gear pack. You will be sized for
Credit Card: Call 09 444 5597. Please note a credit card
your gear at try outs. Payment for your gear pack will be due by
processing fee will apply. 3rd December. - Order on www.diamond-fit.com
GENOAPAY: Pay off your fees over 10 weeks with genoapay. Visit COMPETITION UNIFORM
www.genoapay.com to check your eligibility and read the terms All athletes are required to purchase and wear a competition
& conditions. uniform if you don’t already have the correct one for your
gym/team type. Competition uniforms are not the same as
NO CASH/CHEQUE: We do not accept cash or cheque the training gear pack. Your competition uniform is a beautiful
payments. sparkly dress in your gyms colours. All competition uniforms are
ordered via www.diamond-fit.com
SUMMER CAMP:
The following gyms are changing into new uniform designs for
AUCKLAND & HAMILTON
the 2020 competition season: All Star Galaxy, All Star Infinity,
Who: AKL Elite 1-6, HAM Elite 2+
All Star Legacy & All Star Mystix.
When: 22-25 January 2020
Where: YMCA Camp Adair, Hunua
COMPETITION TEAM BOW
Cost: $460/Athlete Due: 16 December 2019 Unless your competition uniform design is changing or you have
changed to a team/gym with a different bow, you do not need
Camp is where elite team members learn, upgrade & perfect to order a new competition bow. Competition bow orders are
their routine & skills with some of the best in the business! Our placed directly with Better with a Bow through their website:
camp choreographers & coaches help create custom routines www.betterwithabow.co.nz
which show off each team’s skills and ability. Athletes participate
in fun team bonding activities and finish their experience with CHEER SHOES
skits and a traditional camp fire. Attendance is compulsory to It is recommended that all cheerleaders have cheer specific
ensure your team gets the very best start to their season. shoes. All Star recommends Infinity Evolutions, Flytes, Beasts &
Titans which are available from most online cheer retailers.
IMPORTANT: A $180 choreography fee is applicable to all
TRACKSUIT
athletes not attending camp.
Cheerleaders competing overseas are required to have the all
gym tracksuit.
SUMMER CAMP:
CHRISTCHURCH Please note you cannot create or sell your own All Star gym/team
Who: CHC Elite 1-5 clothing or accessories. All ideas for apparel and accessories
When: 30 January to 2 February must be emailed and approved through head office.
Where: All Star Pride, 371b St Asaph
Cost: $180/Athlete
Due: 16 December 2019
p6competition schedule
AUCKLAND
No. of Comp HAMILTON WELLINGTON CHRISTCHURCH CHRISTCHURCH
Elite & WELLINGTON Elite Level 1-5
Competition Days Dates Cheer SPORT
(2020)
Eutopia Dance & 21 June
Cheer, Auckland 1
Battle in the Bay, July 25th EliteTeams
TBC
Tauranga 1 26th specialties Only
Olympia Series, 15 & 16
Auckland 2 August
Olympia Series, 29 & 30
Melbourne 2 August
Spring Carnival,
Auckland
1 20 September
Australasian 23-25
Majors, Brisbane
2 October
NZ Nationals, 31 October -
Auckland 2 1 November
Australian
Nationals, Sydney 2 6-8 November Elite L1-6
COMPETITIONS
All competition team members are required to attend all competitions selected for their team
on the competition schedule above.
Competitions are a great learning experience for our athletes and provide them with the
opportunity to build confidence, learn about sportsmanship and show off their skills.
NOTE: Additional gym showcases, performances and events may be scheduled in your location in
addition to the above listed competitions. the skills they have been working on all year long.
OVERSEAS TRAVEL
Travelling with your cheer best friends experiencing different cultures and environments is an
enriching experience. We are excited to be taking a number of Elite teams to Australia in 2020.
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p7important dates
MONTH IMPORTANT DATES
JANUARY 22-25: Auckland Summer Camp
30-2 Feb: Christchurch Summer Camp
FEBRUARY 3: Term 1 starts for all teams and classes
6: Waitangi Day, GYM CLOSED
APRIL 5th April: Term 1 ends for Flips, Lifts & Dance, CheerSPORT & Tumble
9: Term 1 ends for EliteCHEER
28: Term 2 starts for all teams and classes
JUNE 1: Queen’s Birthday, GYM CLOSED
21: Eutopia Dance & Cheer, Auckland
28: Term 2 ends for Flips, Lifts & Dance, CheerSPORT & Tumble
JULY 5: Term 2 ends for EliteCHEER
20: Term 3 starts for all teams and classes
AUGUST 15 & 16: Olympia Cheer, Auckland
29 & 30: Olympia Cheer, Melbourne
20: Spring Carnival, Auckland
SEPTEMBER 20: Term 3 ends for Flips, Lifts & Dance, CheerSPORT & Tumble
27: Term 3 ends for EliteCHEER
OCTOBER 12: Term 4 starts for all teams and classes
26: Labour Day, GYM CLOSED
31 & 1 Nov: NZ Nationals, Auckland
NOVEMBER 6-8: Australian Nationals, Sydney
13: Canterbury Anniversay Day, Christchurch GYM CLOSED
DECEMBER 13: Term 4 ends for All Classes
* Please note we aim to keep these dates set, but things sometimes change.
If we do make changes we will advise you. p8Athlete code of conduct
Being part of our All Star family means you are now an (e) Only post accurate and truthful content. You must
ambassador for Cheersport New Zealand. This means correct any errors or remove any offending/inaccurate posts
you will be held to the highest standard of behavior immediately if requested to do so by All Star Cheerleaders and/
when attending any All Star events including practices, or Cheerbrandz or its employees.
competitions, social events and performances.
(f) Do not violate a person’s privacy. Do not post any one
else’s personal information or their image without obtaining
1. BE A GOOD SPORT:
their prior consent.
Win & lose graciously, respect others and the rules
(g) Do not use the intellectual property of All Star
2. SAFETY IS IMPORTANT: Cheerleaders, Cheerbrandz or any affiliated entity including
Do not teach or spot any form of cheerleading/gymnastics or any trade marks, logos, slogans, patents, designs, copyright
use the gym equipment without a coach. materials or ideas in any content or otherwise online.
(h) Do not start any page, group or forum of any kind for
3. COMMITMENT:
athletes or parents of All Star Cheerleaders or customers of
Be present at all trainings, performances and competitions
Cheerbrandz without written permission. In the event such
a page is approved, the General Manager and your Gym
4. UNIFORM: Wear the right gear, hair tied up, no jewellery,
Manager must be administrators of your page.
keep nails short, cheer shoes on.
(I) Be mindful whether participation in certain network groups
5. KEEP THE GYM BEAUTIFUL: with racist, criminal, extremist or hate group connotations may
Place personal items in the cubby holes and not on the gym offend or cause harm to the reputation or interests of All Star
floor. Place all rubbish in designated rubbish bins. Cheerleaders, Cheerbrandz or to an Affiliated Person.
(J) Please do not attribute any content or comments you may
6. BE READY TO WORK HARD:
post to All Star Cheerleaders, Cheerbrandz or any affiliated
Arrive 15 minutes in advance of your class time, change into
person nor represent any content or comments as being
appropriate practice gear with jewellery removed.
endorsed by same.
7. BE A GREAT TEAM MATE:
9. THE NO NO LIST
Use appropriate language towards coaches, athletes and
parents or staff members. Cooperate and participate positively All Star may dismiss or suspend any athlete for the following
and be kind to one another. reasons:
8. SOCIAL MEDIA IS NOT PRIVATE (a) Possessing, using, or being a party to any illegal drug,
controlled substance, or drug paraphernalia;
(a) Do not post content that may damage the reputation or
interests of All Star Cheerleaders, Cheerbrandz or an affiliated (b) Committing any act which would be considered an offence
person, whether intentionally or unintentionally, or otherwise under any governing law;
bring any one of them into disrepute. (c) Talent level, fitness level or lack of improvement;
(b) Be polite- avoid hostile communications or credibility (d) For attitude problems, personality conflicts and
attacks. Keep all comments respectful and informative. disrespectful behavior towards coaches, team management,
(c) If you offer your personal view on a matter, your comments staff, cheerleaders, parents or anyone involved with the
or opinion must not cause damage to All Star Cheerleaders, All Star program including but not limited to derogatory
Cheerbrandz or any affiliated entities or person(s). remarks, spiteful comments, unsportsmanship behavior,
coercing team members to quit or join another program;
(d) Do not post content or images that harass, are
inappropriate, adverse, offensive, discriminatory, intimidating (e) Harassment either verbally, written texted, emailed,
or are otherwise demeaning, defamatory or disparaging blogged or posted on the web or communicated in any other
about any person or organization. For the avoidance of doubt means.
this includes videos, comments or images regarding falls,
“fails”, accidents, physical injury and negative posts regarding
competition results or outcomes.
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p9Spectator / supporter
code of conduct
1. Be kind and supportive to all athletes,
parents & coaches, we are all on the same side. FEEDBACK:
All Star values your feedback so
we ask that you refer any issues,
queries or questions directly to All
2. Please stay in the designated viewing area at all Star via email, meeting or phone call.
times.
3. Please do not drink or be under the influence Email
of alcohol, drugs or other illicit substances in or
office@allstarcheerleaders.co.nz
around any All Star Cheerleaders venue.
or call 09 444 5597 or
0800 CHEERLEADER.
4. Please respect the gym environment by leaving
any viewing areas in a tidy state including picking
up all rubbish and any belongings.
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