UDACheerleading

Hello Coach,

I would like to invite you and your team/mascot to the UDA Pep Rally in the Valley Cheer Competition on November 21, 2015!

In this packet you will find the registration form, medical waiver, judging criteria and all the important information for competition day. This competition will be conducted in accordance with AACCA. To obtain an official copy of the rules, regulations and guidelines, please refer to www.aacca.org or www.varsity.com.

The registration fee for the UDA Pep Rally in the Valley will be $75.00 per team. Registration forms and payment(s) must be received no later than October 1 st. Please make checks payable to “UDACBO”. We ask that all material be submitted as soon as possible to enable our organization time to make the competition day as smooth as possible for all attending.

Please return your registration materials and payment to: Upper Dauphin Varsity CheerleadingAttn: Marcia Schell220 North Church StreetElizabethville, PA 17023

Any questions, please contact me at (717)362-6476 or (717)585-2041 or email at schellm@udasd.org.

I look forward to seeing you at the competition!!

Sincerely,

Marcia L. Schell, Head Cheer Coach *\o/*Upper Dauphin High School

UDA’s Pep Rally in the ValleyThe UDAHS Gymnasium is the setting for our newest event, “UDA’s Pep Rally in the Valley”. Come and join the fun at this competition! Teams will perform and awards will be given out! Come show off your teams unique cheer style and abilities!! Fan and spectator admission fee is $5.00 for all, children 5 and under are free.

Squad Divisions and RegulationsAll UDA sponsored events will follow AACCA rules for high school and recreational teams. All divisions will be offered; however, UDA reserves the right to add, combine, or delete divisions as needed.

Jump off and Tumble off Competitors will be asked to perform jump or double jump of your choice. The best jumper will advance to the next round. This process will continue until a winner is chosen. During the tumble off , each participant will be asked to perform his/her best tumbling pass. The best tumbler will advance to the next round. This process will continue until a winner is chosen. Registration for the jump off and tumble off will take place the day of the event and is not limited to cheerleaders! Cost is $5 per event.

Mommy/Daughter Cheer off This event is open to any mommy/daughter team wanting to show off their moves! You can showcase anything cheer related such as a cheer, a cute dance or something unique such as a made up cheer about you and your daughter. You can throw in jumps, stunts or gymnastics and props if you wish! Please keep the routine to no more than 2 minutes. Cost is $5.00 to enter. Awards will be given out to the top 3 places. Daddy Jump offThis event will be run the same as the jump off listed above. This is a great and fun way for all those cheer dads out there to get involved and show your daughters how much you love them by competing against other cheer dads in our “Daddy Jump Off!” Dads can sign up the day of the event and it is FREE!

Mascot RoutinesYour mascot is encouraged to perform a small skit/routine of your choosing. Prop's such as signs, banners, poms, megaphones, etc. may be and are encouraged to be used during your mascots skit/routine. This is meant to be silly and fun! Just another way to get the crowd involved and have a little fun between the schools!!! Awards will be given out to ALL mascots.

Stands and ConcessionsThe following stands and concessions will be available:Admission Table, Food/Concession Stand, T-shirt Sales, Signup stand for jump/tumble off & mommy/daughter cheer off, Cheer Gram Stand, Vendor stands, DVD Sales, Raffles, etc.

Awards and JudgingTrophies will be given out to the top 3 teams in each division. The top three winners of the jump off, tumble off and mommy/daughter cheer off will receive an award. All mascots will receive an award! Decisions made by the judging panel are final and may not be appealed.

QuestionsIf you have questions regarding this event, please call Marcia Schell at 717-585-2041 or e-mail me at schellm@udasd.org.

Competitions Rules, Regulations and Guidelines

Rules, Regulations and DivisionsWe will be following AACCA rules and regulations. To obtain a copy of the rules, regulations and guidelines please go to www.aacca.org or www.varsity.com. UDA’s Pep Rally in the Valley reserves the right to combine or delete divisions if necessary.

Facilities, Vendors and ConcessionsCompetition begins at 9:00am. Doors open to spectators at 8:00am. Fan and spectator admission fee is $5.00 for all, children 5 and under are free. There will be vendors and concessions available throughout the day. Stands – T-shirts, Cheer Grams, Raffles, Concession stand and signup booths. Pre-order your UDA Winter Blast t-shirt ($10.00). Pre-orders will be delivered to your team the day of the event (see the attached Logo and order form).

Conduct and SportsmanshipAll Squads are responsible for the conduct of members of their program including staff, parents, fans and participants. All the teams work hard on their routine so we ask that all spectators conduct themselves in a respectful manner – any improper behavior will result in penalization of the squad and/or expulsion from the competition.

Time Limits and Routine StructureTiming will begin with the first official movement or voice, or the first note of music, whichever comes first. Total routine length is 2 ½ minutes. In case of injury the team may continue with the routine or withdraw from the competition. UDA officials and/or judges reserve the right to stop a routine in the case of injury.

MusicCoaches will be expected to start and stop their own music. CD’s are preferred.

General LiabilityCheerleaders will not be permitted to participate unless a medical waiver has been filled out. UDA officials and entities are not responsible for personal items that may be lost or stolen. Please keep valuables with you at all times or leave them at home. UDA high school, coaching staff, cheerleaders, faculty, school board and any UDA school district employee’s are not responsible for any injury to participants. Participants assume all risk and responsibility.

Competition Floor and Warm-up AreasCompetition performance floor will be 54’X42’ non-spring floor. Each team will be given a schedule with their warm-up and performance times. There are two warm-up areas.

Registration FormDue by October 1, 2015

Squad Entry Fees:The registration fee for UDA’s Pep Rally in the Valley is $75.00 per team.

School or Team Name__________________________________________

Coaches’ Name(s)______________________________________________

Contact Person’s Address_______________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Daytime Phone_____________ Evening Phone___________

Email Address_______________ Cell Number_____________

Recreational and School Divisions # on team

Tiny Rec (2nd grade and below) ________PeeWee Rec (4th grade and below) ________Pony Rec (6th grade and below) ________Midget Rec (8th grade and below) ________Junior High (8th grade and below) ________JV (11th grade and below) ________Varsity (9th – 12th grade) ________Coed Varsity (one or more males) ________

**UDA reserves the right to add, combine, or delete divisions as necessary.**

UDA’s Pep Rally in the ValleyLiability Waiver

**Participants will NOT be able to compete without a signed waiver.** Coaches - Please hand in all waivers at the registration table on the day of the

event.

I give my daughter/son_________________ permission to participate in the 2015 – 2016 “UDA Pep Rally in the Valley” event.

In granting permission for my child to participate in this event, I understand and agree to the following conditions: 1. My child does not suffer from any known health or medication condition(s), that would prevent him/her from safely participating in this cheerleading event. 2. I understand and agree that my child is freely assuming the inherent risks associated with this cheerleading event, which may include the potential for injuries resulting from falls or participating in cheerleading stunts. 3. I understand and agree that if my child is injured while participating in this cheerleading result, the Upper Dauphin Area School District will not be responsible for the costs of any medical treatments or related expenses. 4. I understand that the Upper Dauphin Area High School (“UDAHS”) cheerleading coach will be taking photographs of participants at this event, and my child’s photograph may be used to promote the UDAHS cheerleading squad and/or this event.

By signing below both the participant and I verify that I am the parent or guardian of the participant named above, and agreed to the above conditions.

Participant’s Printed Name________________________________________

School/Team___________________________________________________

Participant’s Signature___________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________________

Date_____________________________

Team RosterPlease complete roster for each team participating.

Rosters must be sent with registration forms.

Name Age Date of Birth M/Fcircle

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