SIRENS CHEERLEADERS INFORMATION PACK 2021
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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Thank you for considering joining the Sirens Cheerleaders family in 2021. Our primary mission is to create a positive, supportive and safe environment where athletes can learn the sport of cheerleading, tumbling and dance and develop their athleticism and personal skills such as confidence, resilience, teamwork and discipline. Sirens Cheerleaders was founded with a strong focus on culture, to ensure our success in growing many happy, healthy athletes in a great atmosphere. Every member of our family is expected to adopt and espouse our four values: positivity, supportiveness, enthusiasm and commitment, so everybody can enjoy our gym and make Sirens Cheerleaders their home. In 2021 we will continue our successful focus on ‘quality’. Our competitive teams are level-appropriate, our coaches experienced, extremely dedicated and accredited. With over 60 years of combined coaching experience, we offer a wealth of experience to all our athletes. We maintain and expect high standards for ourselves and our club. In addition to our highly successful competitive and semi-competitive program, we also have an extensive recreational program and we have a variety of options and classes available to choose from. We welcome all newcomers and love seeing new people in our gym. We put the same amount of effort, passion and love into our recreational program to ensure all our athletes get the best possible experience at Sirens. In January 2020 we moved to a brand-new gym with much more room and even better facilities! We have 3 fully sprung floors, a dance area, a 12m tumble trampoline, reception area, athlete breakout areas and more! For enquiries please email me or Sirens Admin Officer, Megan and we will be happy to help. This pack will help you decide whether you would like to join us as a recreational, semi-competitive or competitive athlete. Sirens Cheerleaders is on an amazing journey with highly skilled, hard working and fun teams, safe progressions and huge success at competitions around Australia. In 2020 Sirens gained 8 National Champion titles across all levels and every team that competed at Nationals placed in the top 4 competing against the best cheer clubs in the country. We are also the only ACT cheer program to take athletes to multiple overseas competitions and to gain bids to the World Championships and Summit. As gym owner, I am passionate about taking care of our athletes and making Sirens a great place to be! I have been involved in the cheer industry for 12 years and each year keeps getting better! I am never too busy to take your call or answer any questions and love getting to know all our Sirens families. It is my great pleasure to meet new families who share our values and would like to join in the fun. Sirens has a comprehensive Covid-19 Safety Plan (available on our website)and is compliant with all restrictions set by ACT Health. We are committed to keeping our athletes, families and staff safe. Belinda Dawson Director / Program Owner / Head Coach 0410 561 579 sirens.belinda@gmail.com www.sirenscheerleaders.com.au COMMUNICATION This information pack is designed to give you an overview of Sirens Cheerleaders and our website also has detailed information however if you have any questions at all please don’t hesitate to contact us! You can email us for enquiries or if you prefer to talk in person please contact the Gym Owner, Belinda on 0410 561 579. Our gym “Sirens Cove” is located at: 1/19 Dacre St, Mitchell ACT 2911. Access is from the front of the building.
2021 REGISTRATION Please complete all steps to join Sirens Cheerleaders in 2021. We look forward to welcoming you! KEY DATES • DEC 31 - 2021 Timetable and Information Pack released • JAN 1 – 2021 Registrations open online (register early as tumbling classes fill quickly) • JAN 5 - COMPETITIVE AND SEMI-COMPETITIVE ATHLETES acceptance of team offers and registrations are due or places may be allocated to others • SAT 30 JAN 9.30am-10am Compulsory Parent and Athletes Information Session (competitive and semi competitive athletes only) • SAT 30 JAN 10am-12pm – General Information Day & “Flip N Fly” Shoe try on and order Your chance to check out our gym, meet us, ask questions, pay annual rego fee, return forms, try on and purchase merchandise and shoes. COMPETITIVE AND SEMI-COMPETITIVE ATHLETES • Read this Information pack (timetable, competition schedule, uniforms etc) • Accept your team offer and register online by Tuesday 5th January Click here for enrolment • We will email you the athletes agreement forms to be completed online before commencement of term. • An invoice will be sent to you before term starts. Pay your term fees and turn up to your first class with a smile! NB: Term fees are due before term starts or by the end of term if you use our ‘Ezidebit’ option (to be arranged on receipt of invoice). • Attend the Parent and Athlete Information Session on Sat 30 January 9.30am-10am RECREATIONAL ATHLETES • Read this Information Pack choose your preferred classes • Register online by clicking here • You can attend info day on Saturday January 30 10am-12pm to ask any questions and try on shoes and buy merchandise or email or call Belinda for help. • Subscribe to the email list on our website • An invoice will be sent to you before term starts • We will email you the athletes agreement forms to be completed online before commencement of term. • Pay your term fees and turn up to your first class with a smile! NB: Term fees are due before term starts or by the end of term if you use our ‘Ezidebit’ option (to be arranged on receipt of invoice).
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND AGE CATEGORIES Our gym has fully sprung floors, tumble trampoline and other specialised equipment for cheerleading, tumbling and gymnastics. COMPETITIVE CHEER Involves learning a fast-paced routine set to music, incorporating motions, dance, tumbling, jumps, stunts and pyramids. Competitive teams require serious commitment, the expectations are high and placement is via team placements or personal consultation with the Gym Owner. You must be available for all competitions and attendance at weekly trainings is compulsory. We pride ourselves on high quality coaching and creating competitive, skilled, committed and happy athletes. As such our expectations for our competitive athletes reflect this. Competitive cheer teams train two to three times weekly with an additional specialized tumbling class recommended. Dance teams and adult cheer teams train once weekly. These teams compete at several local and interstate competitions including NSW competitions and AASCF Nationals in Melbourne. Age groups and teams will be dependent on 2021 enrolments – all ages and levels. SEMI-COMPETITIVE CHEER This program allows athletes to get a taste of cheerleading and all the excitement it has to offer with only once a week training sessions (or two shorter sessions for tiny and mini age group) and 3 competitions per year. Athletes get all our expert tuition from our qualified and enthusiastic coaches as well as learn and master the cheer techniques of stunting and tumbling without the training and travel commitment level of a full competitive schedule. This is great for athletes and families that want more than a recreational class without the added training sessions. Age groups/teams will be dependent on enrolments, 5-18yrs. CHEERSPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Cheersport development program provides new and current athletes with an added option to enjoy the sport they love. Cheersport is competitive however the scorecard has been modified and the grading scale is different to all-star cheerleading. Because of this time commitment is significantly less than all-star cheer so it can be enjoyed as an added extra for our competitive cheerleaders who want to do more and increase their skills and also as a new low time commitment option new for families. Placement is via consultation and assessment so contact us for more information! 7-18years. RECREATIONAL CHEER Learn the basics of this exciting sport without the pressure of competition. This class is great if you want to get strong, fit and more flexible with a program tailored to cheerleading technique. This class is recommended for new athletes looking to get a head-start on the next season or if you prefer not to commit to a competitive squad and just want to have some fun, get strong and fit with no attendance requirements! We have classes for all ages. TUMBLING We teach athletes the proper technique and progression of tumbling skills they require to execute various skills for their cheerleading teams. Learn handstands, back handsprings, standing tucks and more! Tumbling classes are also open to non-Sirens athletes who wish to develop acrobatic skills for other sports like dance and skipping or for athletes who just want to “tumble and flip’. Please note there are pre-requisites for each level class. Athletes unable to display the minimum skills at their first class will be moved to a class appropriate to their skill level. Unsure what level class to sign up for?Just shoot us an email and we will help! All ages and skill levels. WEEKDAY PROGRAM – TINY TOTS TUMBLE; KINDY GYMNASTICS A weekday recreational gymnastics based program designed for children aged 1 to 6 years. Children learn gymnastics skills, improve their gross motor skills and develop social skills. Watch your child grow in confidence as they learn to jump, balance, swing, skip, climb, throw and spin. We use music, themes and circuits to develop children's strength and coordination in a fun and safe environment. Coach Nicci is a fully qualified gymnastics and cheerleading coach with many years coaching experience. RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS Learn the fundamentals of gymnastics. Floor, beam, bars and vault drills and skills for children aged 5-12. This class is recreational with no additional requirements. Coach Jenai is a qualified gymnastics coach and specialises in teaching young children. BOYS URBAN PLAYGROUND Bounce, roll, jump, flip, tumble and run. This class is ideal for active boys to burn energy, get strong and have fun doing the cool things they love to do . POM (recreational and competitive) A fast-paced, energetic, jazz-style of dance with poms. A routine consists of kicks, turns, jumps, acrobatics, strong motions and creative formations. Age groups offered according to demand
ADULT TEAMS For athletes 18 years and over. Our adult team is a competitive team with once a week training and requires a commitment to training and competition. Our recreational adult class requires no ongoing commitment and is purely for fun and fitness! NON-TUMBLE CHEER We have several options for non-tumble teams. Enjoy the love of stunting and performance but if tumbling is not your thing, this is perfect for you! Our teams are competitive and train once a week. Ages 14yrs + OPEN GYM Practice anything you want in a safe, supervised environment. Ages 10 and up. You are responsible for training proactively. GROUP STUNT Teams consist of between three and five athletes who perform a one minute routine consisting of as many creative, difficult and clean cheerleading stunts as possible. By invitation only and final competing group stunts will be decided at the end of term 1. – Full competitive PARTNER STUNT One base and one flyer (senior age group is assisted partner stunt with two bases and one flyer). The ultimate challenge of your fitness, strength and coordination. Potential partner stunt teams please note preferences at Team Placements or consult with Gym Owner. Selection is by assessment only and tuition is by private lesson. POM DUO A specialist pom routine with two athletes. Athletes must creatively interact with each other in a fast-paced routine. Potential pom duos must note their preferences at Team Placements or consult with Gym Owner. Selection is by assessment only and tuition is by private lesson . FLIGHT / FLEXIBILITY Aims to develop excellent flexibility and control, with a focus on flyer lines (scorpion, bow and arrow etc). times tbc PRIVATE CLASSES Book a regular or once-off private session with a Sirens Cheerleaders coach and see the results! A great birthday present idea!
TIMETABLE 2021
FEE STRUCTURE Fees are set in half hour increments, with increasing discounts for more hours trained each week. Unlimited training is offered after ten hours a week. Enrolments and direct debit arrangements will continue throughout the year over the four terms by default, however as each term is a little different, our administration staff will notify you at the beginning of each term of any changes to the payment schedule. You are welcome to change your payments prior to the commencement of each term - please email us to advise us of any changes. We require all families to PAY IN FULL or have their EZIDEBIT SCHEDULE IN PLACE before each term starts. Weekly training fees are as follows: • 30 minute class: $12.50 • 4 hours: $49.00 • 7.5 hours: $66.00 • 1 hour class: $21.50 • 4.5 hours: $51.00 • 8 hours: $68.50 • 1.5 hours: $28.50 • 5 hours: $54.00 • 8.5 hours: $70.50 • 2 hours: $36.50 • 5.5 hours: $56.00 • 9 hours: $72.50 • 2.5 hours: $40.00 • 6 hours: $58.50 • 9.5 hours $74.50 • 3 hours: $43.00 • 6.5 hours: $61.00 • 10 hours + $76.00 • 3.5 hours: $45.00 • 7 hours: $63.50 Semi-competitive cheer and CheerSport will attract a 20% discount on above term fees. (NB discount applies to athletes participating exclusively in these programs) Mid-week pre-school daytime programs and Recreational Gym $145 per term and a $55 annual registration and insurance fee (includes a Sirens tee) Urban Boys Playground $150 per term Families attract a 20% discount on term fees for all members cheering (excluding pre-school midweek daytime program, rec gymnastics and boys urban playground). *Competition entry fees are non-refundable and additional routines are extra (as per competition guidelines). We pay the event providers entry fees well in advance to secure our entry at competitions. *Invoices are generated automatically by our class management software. This software calculates the term fee based on the exact number and duration of the classes you have enrolled in for each term (i.e. you do not pay for days there is no training). *In the unlikely event of compulsory shut down due to circumstances beyond our control term payments are not refundable. Online lessons will be initiated and any necessary make-up lessons scheduled. For Competitive athletes: * For athletes doing more than one routine there are additional charges per routine as per competition requirements. * A $5 fee per competition will be added in 2021 to assist us in administrative expenses and a $15 fee added for filming day for virtual competitions. *A $65 music levy (per team) will apply to all full competitive athletes and $40 (per team) for semi-competitive athletes to assist in the ever-increasing costs of music and licenses. (due in Term 1) *A $85 choreography fee (per team) will apply to all full competitive team athletes (due in Term 1) PAYMENT OPTIONS • CASH OR BANK TRANSFER: payments will be accepted only if the payment is in full. • EZIDEBIT: arrangements to be made on receipt of term invoice. The final payment must be received at Sirens Cheerleaders before the last day of the term. On receipt of your invoice please advise our Admin Officer your preferred payment schedule, e.g. to ‘pay in full on a certain date’, or ‘four equal payments fortnightly starting on next public service payday’ (our default). Ezidebit forms can be emailed or returned to your Coach. • Cash payments delivered in a marked envelope to a Coach or our Admin Officer before the start of term. This is available only for accounts in good-standing. Athletes with overdue invoices will not be allowed to participate and may have to be withdrawn from competitive teams for the entire year. We have a “No Pay, No Play” policy and athletes will be asked to sit out if fees are overdue. PRIVATE CLASSES -price detail upon request ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE: Your annual registration fee of $100 includes your 2021 Sirens training t-shirt, AASCF Membership and Athlete Insurance. This is non-refundable as we need to pass funds on to t-shirt suppliers and to AASCF for your insurance. REFUNDS: Refund’s on term fees are not provided unless a medical certificate is presented showing the athlete is unable to participate for more than two consecutive weeks. In competitive teams, refunds will not be provided if a position is being held open for an athlete. Please note this includes families using Ezidebit to pay term fees - the entire term fee is payable. Any withdrawal from athletes after week 3 of term will require the full term to be paid.
2021 SIRENS COMPETITION SCHEDULE Please see below the competition schedule for 2021. Due to the COVID-19 situation in our country this is potentially subject to change as state restrictions change. This information is correct as of 1/1/2021 with the information we have available at time of printing. Sirens is intending to travel for our competitive season in 2021 however we are committed to keeping our athletes, their families and our staff safe so we will make changes should we need to. We will keep athletes and families up to date with any changes. COMPETITION DATE TEAMS COMP FEES AASCF NSW Winterfest 11– 13 June Rhythm, Cadence, Amplified, Amoroso, Harmony, Due in Term 1, Sydney Olympic Park Expression, Echo, Major, Speechless, Anthem, Mini approx. $50 Pom, Youth Pom (extra routine $25) Cheercon Icebreaker Filming Aria, Due in term 1, VIRTUAL Fri18 June Piccolo, Lullaby, Symphony, Melody, Cheersport, approx.$40 Sirens Gym -Canberra 6pm-8pm All scholastic teams Streaming 17-18 July Sirens Mid Year Concert Sun 25 July Whole Program Free for athletes Sirens Gym- Canberra 11am-3pm AASCF NSW Battle 13-15 August Cadence, Amplified, Cabaret, Amoroso, Dolce, Due in Term 2, Olympic Park - Sydney Harmony, Expression, Major, Echo, Speechless, approx. $80 Anthem (extra routine $45) AASCF Stunt and Filming Stunt Groups, Partner Stunts and Dance Doubles Due in term 2 Dance Doubles Battle Wed 18th August Approx. $10 VIRTUAL Cheercon Worlds 3-5 September Anthem Due in Term 2 Experience Approx. $70(extra Sydney Showground, routine $20) Olympic Park AASCF NSW & ACT States 10-12 Rhythm, Aria, Cadence, Amplified, Cabaret, Due in Term 3, Sydney Olympic Park September Andante, Amoroso, Harmony, Dolce, Expression, approx. $55 Major, Echo, Speechless, Anthem (TBC), Mini Pom, (extra routine $30) Youth Pom, Adult Pom AASCF Stunt group Filming Wed 15th Stunt Groups, Partner Stunts and Dance Doubles Due in term 3 Qualifier VIRTUAL September Approx. $15 Cheercon Battle at the Sunday 17th Cadence, Amplified, Cabaret, Andante, Amoroso, Due in Term 3, Beaches October Dolce, Harmony, Expression, Major, Echo, approx. $45 Pittwater Rugby Park Speechless, Anthem NSW Cheerbrandz Nationals 5-7 Nov Piccolo, Lullaby, Symphony, Melody, Rhythm, Aria, Due in Term 3 Cadence, Amplified, Cabaret, Andante, Amoroso, approx. $110 Sydney Harmony, Dolce, Expression, Major, Echo, Speechless, Anthem, Sonic, Mini Pom, Youth Pom , Adult Pom Cheersport GS Youth, GS Scholastic, MTS Scholastic (TBC) * novice teams may be Friday afternoon Sirens Showcase Friday 19th Nov Whole program Showcase Free Sirens Gym Canberra 6pm-9pm Cheercon Christmas Filming at Piccolo, Lullaby, Symphony, Melody, Cheersport, All Due in term 3, Edition VIRTUAL showcase on Fri Scholastic teams approx.$40 19th Nov 4pm Live Stream Dec10-12 AASCF Nationals 26-28 Nov Rhythm, Cadence, Amplified, Cabaret, Andante Due in Term 3, Melbourne Convention (TBC), Amoroso, Harmony, Dolce, Expression, approx. $80 Centre Major, Echo, Speechless, Anthem, Sonic (TBC), Mini (extra routine $45) Pom, Youth Pom, Adult Pom GS and MTS Scholastic teams (TBC) AASCF Pinnacle 29 Nov All qualifying teams who win a bid! Free Melbourne Convention Centre
SIRENS GENERAL CALENDAR Term begins on a Monday and ends on a Saturday. School holidays will begin on the first Monday of the holidays (i.e. training is on the last weekend of term). Long weekends: please see the calendar below SAT JAN 30 2021 : 9.30am-10.00am - Compulsory Parent and Athlete Information session for Competitive and semi-competitive athletes. 10am-12pm – General Information Day & “Flip N Fly” Shoe try on and order day TERM 1: MONDAY 1ST FEBRUARY – THURSDAY 1ST APRIL Sun 28 Feb: Choreography – 9am-2pm Amoroso; 2.30pm-7.30pm Anthem Sat March 6: Classes on Mon March 8: No classes on - Canberra Day Public Holiday Sun March 14: Choreography – 9am-2pm Harmony; 2.30pm-7.30pm Speechless Sun March 21: Choreography – 9am-2pm Expression; 2.30pm-7.30pm Major Tues March 23: Uniform orders due (competitive athletes) Sat March 27: Choreography – 3pm-7pm Cadence Sun March 28: Choreography – 9am-2pm Echo; 2.30pm-7.30pm Amplified *School holiday workshops and open gym information will be available closer to the date TERM 2: MONDAY 19TH APRIL – SATURDAY 26TH JUNE Sat April 24: Classes on Mon April 26: No Classes on (Anzac Day Public Holiday) Sat May 29: Classes on Mon May 31: Full Competitive teams Classes on (due to Winterfest training is on), No other classes on June 11-13: AASCF NSW Winterfest competition in Sydney - no classes on Mon June 14: No classes on –(Queens Birthday Public Holiday) Fri June 18: Filming Cheercon Icebreaker Comp at Sirens Gym 6-8pm TERM 3: MONDAY 12TH JULY – SATURDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 17-18 July: Live Streaming Cheercon Icebreaker – normal classes on Sat 17 July: Sirens “Winter Wonderland Ball’ Sun July 25: Sirens Mid year concert 11am-3pm 13-15 August: No classes on – AASCF NSW Cheer Battle - Sydney Wed August 18: Classes on – Filming in class for Virtual Stunt Battle 3-5 September: Classes on – Anthem attend Cheercon World Experience Competition 10-12 September: No classes on ( AASCF NSW and ACT State Championships in Sydney) Wed Sept 15: Classes on – Filming in class for Virtual Stunt Qualifier TERM 4: TUESDAY 5TH OCTOBER – FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER Fri Oct 15: Classes on Sat Oct 16: Classes on (some teams attend Battle at the Beaches Comp in Sydney) 5-7 November: No classes on (due to Cheerbranz comp in Sydney) Fri Nov 19: Classes on (Cadence starts at 4pm) Cheercon Xmas comp filming 4pm-6pm Sirens Showcase 6-9pm (whole program) Nov 25-Dec 1: No classes – Sirens closed due to AASCF Nationals travel Dec 2-4: 2022 Tryouts and Assessments and Team Placements Sun 12: 2022 Teams announced 13-17 Dec: Meet the 2022 teams week – normal classes on Sat Dec 18: Sirens end of year BBQ
NB: travelling teams will train over the summer holidays ***Please do not book flights to Nationals before your last training*** *All Nationals athletes please be in Melbourne for potential training on Friday morning* Notes • School holiday period observed. Long weekends: Saturday classes on; Monday classes are depend upon competitions (see calendar) • In the week prior to each competition training is MANDATORY for every competitive team class and must not be missed under any circumstance (if you are unable to train during this week we may have to change your position in the team to allow the team to compete effectively. UNIFORM AND TRAINING APPAREL Sirens Cheerleaders are committed and enthusiastic. Whether at training or in competition we maintain a high standard of presentation and wear our uniforms with pride. Our athletes and supporters are our ambassadors. RECREATIONAL ATHLETES Neat well-fitting clothing you can train in safely, cheer shoes, inside shoes only or bare feet. SEMI-COMPETITIVE ATHLETES Athletes athletes are to wear Sirens Cheerleaders training gear to training sessions. We have crops and shorts available for purchase. $35 each or $65 for the set. Every athlete will receive 2021 training tee as part of their registration. COMPETITIVE ATHLETES Competitive athletes are to wear Sirens Cheerleaders training gear to training sessions (black tights or shorts are also acceptable). Sirens athletes wear an item of Sirens Cheerleaders gear at all time while travelling to, and while at, competitions and events. Competitive athletes also require a competition uniform, to be worn at all competitions. Teams will wear the following competition uniforms: • Adult 1 & Open 2 NT squads – black 7/8 tights (no logo visible) with the black comp team muscle tee. Black crop or body suit underneath. • Mini and Youth Pom - beige jazz shoes and uniform TBC; Senior Pom - pom uniform (cost approx. $320); Adult Pom – TBC • ARIA, CADENCE, AMPLIFIED, AMOROSO, HARMONY, EXPRESSION, ECHO – Maroon uniform with flip skirt or skort depending on age group. (Cost approx. $280) • MAJOR – *NEW 2021 UNIFORM TO BE DESIGNED* • Please note if Echo Jun INTL 3/4 travels to Summit in the future we MAY get a new uniform to travel • SPEECHLESS – two piece 2020 Speechless crop and pants uniform NB may require some alterations or additions to the current uniform in 2021 to suit the theme of the routine. (to be decided in term 1) • ANTHEM– New 2020 layered skirt and cropped uniform • Piccolo, Lullaby, Rhythm, Symphony and Melody – Maroon and white skirt and tank uniform (approx $200) • CHEERSPORT will wear the new flouncy training skirt and tank (to be designed in 2021) (Approx cost $100 for set). • Pony Cuff for for all athletes (cost approx.$30) Please wear nude coloured underwear under your cheer uniforms. Some uniform tops require specific bras to hide straps. Uniforms are to be kept in good repair with shoes clean.
EZIDEBIT FORMS All families will need to complete the direct debit form if you wish to use this option. You are welcome to cross the Debit Arrangement section out and email us your preferred payment schedule after you have received the term fee invoice each term. Invoices are automatically generated by our class management software closer to term start. A new form is not required each term, your email advice regarding payment schedule each term is sufficient. To change payment details please complete a new form. Please email sirens.megan@gmail.com for Ezidebit forms upon receipt of invoice. Ezidebit must be in place by the beginning of term or full payment is required. 2021 FORMS For competitive (including semi-competitive) athletes please attend the parent and athlete information day on Sat 30 January 2021 9.30am-10am to receive the athlete forms and agreements and to go through the term and conditions. If you are unable to attend please email sirens.megan@gmail.com and we will forward the forms for your perusal and signature. Forms must be read, signed and returned at or by the first training. For recreational athletes please read and accept the conditions on the General Acknowledgement form. Copies of this form will be available at information day or in the gym or at your first training session.
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