Lions Cheer Company Quarter Season Team Information
Interest Meeting: Thursday, January 12 6:30 – Parents and athletes are both welcome to attend.
Team Commitment and Uniform Deposit: Must be made by January 16 to get uniforms in time.
Tumbling Tryout: Attend one of the 3 options – January 12 7:30-8:30 or January 16 11:30-12:15 or 7:007:30 (You only need to be there for about 20 minutes to show skills)
*If one of the dates cannot be made, please email for a private tryout.
**This tryout will follow IHSA by-law 3.102, making the tryout allowable during High School season. It
will ONLY be a demonstration of skill, not practice or instruction.
Team information: This will be for high school age only. We can only accept a maximum of 25 members
due to our pre-determined USASF Division size. Team level will need to be an average of the skills the
team members have. Should there be a wide divide in skill level, we will consider splitting into 2 teams
should that work better.
Open Gym: January 26 7:15-8:45 (Encouraged so team members can get to know one another before
practices begin)
Practices: Twice per week for 2 hours beginning immediately after IHSA State (February 5)
February: Thursdays 7:00-9:00 & Sundays 7:00-9:00 (Feb 26 will be 5:30-7:30 due to full season teams at
competition)
March: Thursdays 7:00-9:00 & Sundays - March 5 5:30-7:30, competitions on next 2 Sundays, March 26 6:30-8:30.
April: Sunday April 2 & Thursday April 6 (times TBA)
*Will potentially schedule extra practices should they be needed.
Choreography: February 11 11am-5pm (mandatory for all team members)
Competition Dates (NO competitions can be missed):
March 4 – Normal, IL
March 18-19 – Schaumburg, IL (hotel must be booked
through LCC link, as this event is “Stay to Play”, and they
require booking through a specific company)
March 11-12 – Rosemont, IL (make your own hotel
reservation)
April 8 or 9 – Indianapolis, IN (will be one day or the
other, but not sure which one yet)
Costs and Payment Schedule:
-Uniforms (deposit due January 16): Estimated Uniform Cost- $200 + Bow for girls - $23
-Annual registration fee (due January 16) - $25 (if already taking classes, this may be up-to-date)
-Tuition – Includes USASF Member Fee $30, coaches’ fees, music/choreography $100, competition fees
$470, and gym tuition $200. It will be 3 installments of $280 each due Feb 1 and 15 and March 1.
-Practice top $10-$45 depending on what you choose – LCC sports bra, tank, or t-shirt (w/ black shorts).
Other Information:
-Will abide to Lions Handbook
-May ask if some people would like a position on a full season team depending on the need
-Plain white cheer shoes (Nfinity, etc) will be needed by all members
Lions Cheer Company Quarter Season Evaluation Information Form
Name:
Age:
Birthdate:
2016-17 School:
2016-17 Grade:
T-shirt Size:
Sweatshirt Size:
Athlete’s Cell Phone:
Athlete’s Email:
Mother’s Name:
Father’s Name:
Mother’s Cell Phone:
Father’s Cell Phone:
Mother’s Email:
Father’s Email:
How did you learn about Lions?
Other activities I will be participating in during this season (February to mid-April):
________________________________________________________________________________________________
How will these activities affect my involvement in Lions Cheer?:
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you able to participate in the Sunday/Thursday practices: Yes No
Are you able to attend all 4 competitions: Yes
No
Are you open to a position on a full season team if the need is there? Yes No Maybe
Do you have previous cheerleading or tumbling experience? Please list information (age, level, where, etc):
Please check the skills you can do on the floor without a spot (BHS stands for back handspring)
 Level 1 ___cartwheel
___round-off
___back walkover
___front walkover
 Level 2 ___standing BHS ___back walkover BHS ___round-off 2 BHS
___front handspring r-off BHS
 Level 3 ___toe touch BHS ___round-off BHS tuck ___front handspring through tuck ___front tuck
 Level 4 ___standing tuck ___jumps to BHS tuck ___ jumps 2 or 3 BHS to layout
___standing whip
pass
___round-off BHS layout
___whip pass or front stepout through a layout)
 Level 5R ___Jumps to tuck ___2 or 3 BHS to full ___round-off BHS full ___whip or front through a full
 Level 5 ___standing full ___2 or 3 BHS to double full ___round-off BHS double full ___specialty pass to
double
Highest level of stunting you feel you have mastered (circle one):
 Level 1 (thigh level stunts, elevators and cradles, extensions in pyramids)
 Level 2 (extensions, 1 leg stunts at chest level, straight basket tosses, extended one legs in pyramids)
 Level 3 (extended 1 leg stunts, 2 leg full downs, full ups to prep level, assisted flips, single skill or twisting
baskets, beginning release moves)
 Level 4 (1 leg full down, 2 leg double down, full ups to extended, switch ups, kick full baskets, flipping
pyramids)
 Level 5 (1 leg double down, high tic tocs, 1 ½ or double ups to extended, kick double baskets, elite pyramid
skills)
I would be willing to perform any of these stunting positions (You may select more than one):
___Back spot ___Main Base ___ Side/Secondary Base ___Flyer
Comments:
I understand this team will be an average skill level of those involved: Yes No
Any other information you feel we should know:
Address_________________________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________________________ State:__________ Zip:________________
Home Phone:___________________ Mom Cell:______________________ Dad Cell:___________________
Parents’ Names:___________________________________________________________________________
Email:__________________________________________________________________________________
Does your child have any limitations or disabilities or allergies that the Gymnastics Etc. staff should be aware of?
Yes / No
If so, explain:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Physician’s Name: _________________________________ Physician’s Phone Number: ________________________
Medical Insurance Company: __________________________ Policy #:______________________________________
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Lions Cheer Company Cheerleader/Parent Code of Conduct and Handbook Agreement Form
I will come to practice on time with a positive attitude and dressed appropriately, and I will give my best effort
towards the agenda set by the coaching staff.
_____Athlete Initials _____Parent Initials
I will not disrespect any team member, coach, or competitor for any reason at any time. I understand that my
actions 24 hours a day are a representation of my team and LCC.
_____Athlete Initials _____Parent Initials
I understand that this is a 2.5-month commitment and that my team is depending on me to fulfill my responsibilities
as a team member. I am also aware that if I fail to honor my commitment, no refund for any reason will be given.
_____Athlete Initials _____Parent Initials
I understand that time is essential to the program. I will do all that is necessary to get to practice on time and be
there for the full practice.
_____Athlete Initials _____Parent Initials
I understand that I cannot miss any competitions.
_____Athlete Initials _____Parent Initials
I will attend parents’ meetings and retrieve information in which the LCC staff had prepared for educating me on
upcoming schedules, etc.
_____Athlete Initials _____Parent Initials
I understand that there is a monthly financial commitment. I agree to pay by each established deadline.
_____Athlete Initials _____Parent Initials
I have carefully read and I fully understand and accept all information covered in the Lions Handbook. I agree to
follow all the guidelines set forth here for the good of my team and the LCC program and know that not following
the guidelines means I could lose my position on the team.
________________________________________
Team Member Signature
__________________
Date
________________________________________
Parent Signature
__________________
Date
Lions Cheer Company Auto Bill Form (Optional)
Please pick one method only:
Direct Bank Account Withdrawal
Name of Athlete: ____________________________________________________________________
Name on Account:___________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________ Phone:__________________________
Account Number:___________________________________________________________________
Routing Number:____________________________________________________________________
Month you want to start:___________________________________ Amount:____________________
I verify the above information is correct and that it is ok for Gymnastics Etc to collect this amount for my child’s fees.
__________________________________________________________________________________
Signature
OR
Credit/Debit Card Charge Authorization Agreement
If paying by automatic withdrawal, your credit or debit card will be charged between the 1st – 5th of the month.
I, ________________________________________, the holder of a
____Visa
_____Master Card
_____ Credit
_____Debit
Number ____________________________________ Expiration date _____/________ Security code __________ ,
hereby authorize Gymnastics Etc, to charge my credit or debit card for all services as specified below. I understand
that my credit or debit card will continue to be charged on a monthly basis. I agree to notify Gymnastics Etc.
immediately of any change in the status of my charge account including but not limited to card expiration, name
change, limitation of use, loss or theft or the card, etc. In the event that the amount charged is refused for whatever
reason, I accept responsibility for full payment for the amount charged, as well as any late charges incurred.
In addition to the Lions Cheer Company program, please charge my credit or debit card for the following classes,
services, etc.:
1. _____________________________ 2. _____________________________ 3. _____________________________
Signature______________________________________________________________________________________
Email address__________________________________________________________________________________
Please attach a copy
of your child’s birth
certificate.
(new team members only)
To register, please turn in completed paperwork and copy of
birth certificate by January 16th to:
Lions Cheer Company
402 Olympia Dr Bloomington, IL 61704
Registered athletes should then complete their tumbling tryout
during ONE of the following times:
January 12th 7:30-8:30pm
January 16th 11:30am-12:15pm
January 16th 7:15-8:45pm