Dynamic Elite Athletics 5 Marway Circle Suite 2 Rochester, NY 14624

Contact Information Email: Dynamiceliteathletics@gmail.com -Gym Email 585-350-9360 - Tonya Schwenzer owner 585-729-5687 - Lisa Huck owner 585-350-9354 - Lon Schwenzer Building Facilitator Welcome to Dynamic Elite 2013-2014 Season The goal is to create athletes that will gain confidence, self-respect, teamwork and sportsmanship within a disciplined, safe and fun environment. Our staff members will have the required certifications and will hold safety to highest measure. Please read this packet carefully and thoroughly. There is a requirement at the end of the handbook that must be signed by athlete and parent/guardian. The information will cover financial obligation, rules, regulations and expectations for every gym member. A mandatory parent meeting will be held June 1, 2013. All questions will be answered to the best of our ability at that time. Services * * * * * * Competitive National and Regional All Star Cheer program Youth Athletic Strength and Conditioning programs Tumbling classes cheer and dance Hip-hop dance teams Cheer positioning course Private Lessons

Coming Soon * * * * * * Dance Therapy Flyer Conditioning/training classes Nutritional classes Adult Conditioning Self Defense classes Zumba classes

Equipment * * * * * * * 54x42 Spring floor 30ft Extreme Tumble Trak 1500 sq. ft. Athletic area 42x42 Cheer floor Tumbling aids Free weights Medicine balls

Facility * * * * * 9200 Square Feet Parent Viewing and Seating Air conditioned parent area Sibling area Concession area

Gym Dress code Practice wear is required for all practices. Two practice outfits are required to purchase. A schedule will be provided during the first day of practice. Proper attire is required for any and all classes. Proper attire consists of shorts, tank tops and/or t-shirts. Spanks are required for every flyer. Sports bras maybe worn during practice only. Cheer Competition Dress code & Expectations Athletes must be in full uniform, make-up and bow at time of drop off. Proper behavior must be displayed at all times while in uniform. Athletes are representing themselves and DEA. Team apparel must be worn when not performing; it is the only acceptable cover up. There is no jewelry, nail polish and/or temporary tattoos allowed. Athletes are required to be present at the competition for the entire duration! Athletes will be expected to sit with the entire gym. This will promote bonding and unity. Coaches will be responsible for their athletes for the entire competition. Tiny teams may have the option to leave with the permission of coaches and owners. If an athlete must leave a competition for any other reason please notify coaches in advance. Travel Team Expectations National teams are required to travel out of state. Parents and athletes are required to for pay travel expenses and are in addition to competition fees and monthly tuition. Athletes will be provided restriction guidelines prior to departure for each travel competition. Competing will be the priority. The use of drugs, tobacco, alcohol and abusive language is prohibited. This behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the program. No exceptions.

Absences and Tardiness Attendance is mandatory at all practices and competitions. Teams cannot function as individuals and 100% commitment is required. If an athlete is absent due to an illness please contact the coach immediately. An illness consists of a fever and/or vomiting. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each practice. Tardiness is not acceptable and consequences will be enforced for consistent tardiness. More than 3 unexcused absences will be removed from the program. Summer time will have less restrictive practice times and there will be opportunities when the gym is closed for vacation and family time. Please take advantage of this time. Once choreography starts there will be limited gym closings. Gym closures Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 July 1- 7, 2013 July 18 21, 2013 August 4- 10, 2013 Labor Day September 2, 2013 Halloween October 31, 2013 Thanksgiving November 21 and 22, 2013 Christmas December 22- 27, 2013 New Years December 31, 2013- January 1, 2014 Additional gym closings for 2014 will be determined after Sept 30, 2013. Weather closings: In the case of extreme heat or cold, we will make a decision by 3PM the day in question. Any cancellations will be updated on our website. Coaches Credentials Staff and coaches are CPR certified. Coaches are credentialed USASF to the appropriate level of instruction by July of the current season. Other certifications include AACCA and NYSCA. All Certifications will be posted in the lobby for review. Scholarships Coming Soon

Financial Obligations Annual Tuition consists of an 11 month season, June 2013-April 2014. May is registration and evaluation month. Tuition can be processed annually, pro-rated monthly or auto-debit. Annual payments and auto debit will receive additional discounts to monthly tuition fees. Your placement is determined by USASF age requirements. a second team will be both age and skill determined. Tuition National Team
National Team Tiny's (5 and under) Mini's (8 and under) Youth (11 and under) Junior (14 and under) Senior (18 and under) Boys Annual Tuition $ 495.00 $ 770.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 1,210.00 $ 1,320.00 $ 110.00 Registration Fee $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 125.00 Competition fees 100-250 150-300 300-450 400-650 400-650 team level Practice Wear $ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 75.00 Choreography $ 175.00 $ 175.00 $ 175.00 $ 175.00 $ 175.00 $ 175.00 Coaches Fee $ 65.00 $ 65.00 $ 65.00 $ 65.00 $ 65.00 $ 65.00 Shoes $ 80.00 $ 80.00 $ 80.00 $ 80.00 $ 80.00 $ 80.00 Make up $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 n/a Bows $ 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.00 n/a Uniform $ 275.00 $ 275.00 $ 275.00 $ 275.00 $ 275.00 $ 275.00 Booster Fee $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00

Crossing over to

*not including US Finals and/or Worlds Regional Team

Regional Team Tiny's (5 and under) Mini's (8 and under) Youth (11 and under) Junior (14 and under) Senior (18 and under) Boys Annual Tuition $ 495.00 $ 770.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 1,210.00 $ 1,320.00 $ 110.00 Registration Fee $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 125.00 Competition fees 100-250 100-250 100-250 100-250 100-250 team level Practice Wear $ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 75.00 Choreography $ 175.00 $ 175.00 $ 175.00 $ 175.00 $ 175.00 $ 175.00 Coaches Fee $ 65.00 $ 65.00 $ 65.00 $ 65.00 $ 65.00 $ 65.00 Shoes $ 80.00 $ 80.00 $ 80.00 $ 80.00 $ 80.00 $ 80.00 Make up $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 n/a Bows $ 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.00 n/a Uniform $ 275.00 $ 275.00 $ 275.00 $ 275.00 $ 275.00 $ 275.00 Booster Fee $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00

*not including US Finals

Discount Structure Sibling discount: level team Annual Prepayment: Monthly Auto Debit: 10% off the monthly tuition for the lowest 10% off the annual tuition. 5% discount off monthly tuition.

Payment Structure Payments are due the 1st of every month. Invoices will be sent 15 days prior to the due date. A late fee will be assessed after the 10th day of the month. Returned checks will incur a $40.00 service charge. If there are more than two checks returned, cash or debit card will only be accepted. Cash, Checks, debit card and credit cards are accepted. Half year team will begin in November all costs TBD Accounts in ArrearOne Month- Fundraising will be required. Two months-Athlete will not participate in practice. Three months- Athlete will be dismissed from the program. If at any time there are individual financial issues, please contact Lisa or Tonya. Refunds will be done only at the discretion of the owners. Crossover Fees USASF rules appropriate skill level addition to and regulations require athletes to be on the required age team. Many athletes will cross to an additional team based on and mental capability. The fees for crossovers are in the age appropriate level pricing.
Additional monthly tuition $ 15.00 $ 15.00 Additional Competition fees* 250-450 50-150 Additional Choreography $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Additional Coaches Fee $ 30.00 $ 30.00

Crossover Fees National Team Regional Team

*Does not include US Finals Competition fees Competition fees are the required admission price the competition company charges per athlete per team. The fees DO NOT include U.S. Finals or Worlds which require bid awarded at specific competitions. The bids will range from AT large bid- team is awarded the opportunity to attend but will incur all fees associated. Partial bid- team is awarded the opportunity to attend and will have a portion of the fees paid.

Full bid- team is awarded the opportunity to attend and the fees will be fully paid. Travel expenses will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian. The fees are determined by the competition company. Competition fees will be paid in $100 increments starting in July and final payment will depend on team level.

Choreography fees The fee will cover music and choreography for the team. Our choreographer will be scheduled for the end of the summer and is mandatory to attend. Six week notice will be given prior to choreography dates. Please schedule vacations around the dates Registration The fee to join the gym, registration provides a month of free tumbling. Uniform Uniforms are required to purchase. Practice wear Practice wear consists of two sets of shorts and shirts. These are required to be worn at every practice. A schedule will be provided the first day of practice. Cheer shoes are mandatory. Athletes will not be able to practice if not in proper shoes or practice wear. Bows and Make-up These are a required part of the uniform to be worn at ALL competitions. Bows and makeup will be available by November 1. Coach's fee The fee covers expenses incurred for the season for each coach, including but not limited to hotel and gas expenses. This will be a onetime charge per team per athlete. Booster fee There are no mandatory gym fundraisers. The fee will cover expenses associated with the booster club for the season. Boosters may assist in purchasing of new equipment and holding gym functions such as the annual banquet. Boosters will be a non-profit 501C and all funds must remain separate. There will be quarterly meetings for those interested to answer any questions and review the allocation of funds. There will be many opportunities throughout the year for individual and team fundraisers.

Team parents are encouraged to work with the boosters to create team fundraising opportunities. The gym will have a number of charity fundraisers during the season. We strongly encourage our gym members to participate in them. Although, parents and the gym do not benefit financially from any of the charity fundraisers, we as a corporation feel it be most beneficial to our athletes. Our hope is to provide the opportunity for our athletes to think of others and learn that small things can provide a big impact in someones life. Our corporate charity of choice is Children Awaiting Parents. Children Awaiting Parents is a national nonprofit based in Rochester. The mission of Children Awaiting Parent is to find loving adoptive families for children waiting in foster care, to advocate nationally for adoption by bringing attention to children, to promote interest among people who may become permanent adoptive families, and to encourage adoption friendly policies. There will be a wall in the lobby with pictures of children that are awaiting adoption. We will team with CAP on numerous charity events and hope to have participation from our entire organization. The organization will be sponsoring many other charities in the area. If you have a specific charity to sponsor, please contact Lisa or Tonya to discuss. Boosters will consist of three parents, two coaches and the business owners. If you would like to participate, nominations will be received in June and voting will take place by July 1. Extra classes Tumbling classes will be offered several times a week at many levels. Cost for members is 25.00 a class and 45.00 for non-members. Tumbling classes are not required however, strongly encouraged. Private lessons are available with our coaches. Each instructor will set their own rates and times. Prices will vary based on experience; however an average rate is $25.00/ half hour. Please contact the gym instructor if unsure on a proper instructor for an athlete. If at any time there is a complaint regarding an instructor please contact the gym director or owner immediately. Private lessons are not required although it is encouraged to build individual skill. All classes in the athletic area are available to any athlete in our program. The classes will be posted with available time and fees.

Day of Registration Required fees: Registration Booster Fee

Practice wear Uniform Down payment Documentation required: Copy of Athletes Birth Certificate Recent picture of athlete Optional fees: Prepayment of annual tuition Prepayment of competition fees Prepayment of all additional fees For reference only, breakdown of fees per month: One athlete, no crossover
Youth Example Registration Practice Wear Booster Fee Uniform Tuition Competition Fees Choreography Coaches Fee Makeup Bows Total $ 390.00 $ 335.00 Registration $ 125.00 $ 75.00 $ 50.00 $ 140.00 Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6 Month 7 Month 8 Month 9 Month 10 Month 11

$ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 35.00

$ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 75.00

$ 100.00 $ 100.00

$ 100.00 $ 100.00

$ 100.00

$ 100.00

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$ 100.00

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$ 30.00 $ 25.00 $ 30.00 $ 330.00

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Athlete code of conduct Respect, integrity and proper character are mandatory. Always be on your best behavior while in Dynamic Elite Athletic attire at the gym, at competitions, or out in public. Represent our gym in a positive manner. Allstar cheer is a large commitment. We encourage you to join extracurricular activities but it will not be at the risk of interrupting cheer and affecting the team's performance. You may be asked to make a choice if there is a major conflict. Athlete must maintain a C average to remain in the program. Demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times! Help fellow team mates. Build each other up. Please participate in charity events. Every athlete is required to take a cheer position course based on placement on a team. Coaches will be required to sign off prior to attending team practices. The class is intended to inform safety of positioning and the basic proper technique. It is the hope to also provide an understanding and appreciation of the importance and safety of each position. This is for the safety of every athlete. Gossip or bullying will never be tolerated. Enforcement will be strict and a three strike rule is in place. The third discussion will result in removal of the program. A seminar will be offered and mandatory for all athletes No mental blocks. Please speak with a parent, coach, gym director, or owner if you have any concerns. The program should be for the enjoyment not a stress factor. There will be opportunities to discuss with an outside source if you and parent feel it is beneficial. Represent yourself and the gym in the upmost respectable manner on all social media sites. Do not gossip or disrespect another member, coach, staff and includes all other competitor gyms. There is a three strike policy and will result in the removal of the program. Pick up after yourself and take pride in YOUR gym. Food and drinks must stay in designated areas. Cubicles will be provided for you please have all bags, phones, coats and any other items placed in the cubbie. Please bring proper nutritional items to keep you fueled for practice. This includes water or Gatorade, protein and healthy snacks. No energy drinks are allowed at the gym for children 15 and under. It will be removed and thrown away. Athletes need to respect your body, correct nutritional intake is imperative for practice. An allstar cheerleader works a body very hard! If there are any questions regarding nutrition please contact the gym director or owner. The use of drugs, tobacco, alcohol and abusive language is prohibited. This behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the program. No exceptions.

Parent Rules of Conduct Parent viewing areas are provided as a convenience; please do not abuse the privilege. Parents are not permitted to enter the gym area, unless requested by a staff member. Do not enter gym floor to speak with coach if you need to speak to a coach please make an appointment before or after practice. If there is an emergency please contact the gym director or owner The viewing area windows can be closed off by staff at any time. Practices are closed during choreography, 1 week before a competition, and at coach's discretion. Drama will not be tolerated. Fighting, gossip, disrespect to staff, unsportsmanlike conduct, or any negative connotation will not be acceptable to the gym or any other gym. The rule applies to but not limited to all social media sites. A three strike rule applies to parents; first offense individual(s) will not be allowed to remain at the gym for a specified time period at the discretion of the owners; 2nd offense individual(s) will be removed from the gym for all practices, the individual(s) will make arrangements for payments and all other topics; 3rd offense may result in individual(S) and athlete to be dismissed from the program. Refunds will not be provided if removed due a violation. Do not punish your child by pulling them from practice or competition. The whole team suffers and you may result in being removed from the program. If there are personal issues then please discuss with owners. All information will remain confidential. Athletes must maintain a C average in school. Parents are responsible for notifying the program immediately if there are school issues. Do not call competitions companies, apparel companies, hotels, or other gyms on behalf of Dynamic Elite. Do not approach or speak with competition officials. Failure to comply will result in removal from program. Follow chain of command; coach, gym director, and owner. Please respect this order unless it is a serious or immediate attention is required by gym director or owner. Veteran Allstar parents please make new parents feel welcome and provide guidance. We have all been there at some point and it is a very overwhelming process. We are one family and should look out for one another. There is no smoking at doorways. We have designated smoking areas and cigarette receptacles. Siblings are not allowed on gym floor for any reason. Parent area is provided to wait for athletes. Children must be supervised by parents while waiting for members to complete a class. We want families to be there and socialize and hang out but not at the disruption of a practice. Our insurance is specific to members only use of the equipment, this is a safety concern. This will be strictly enforced. Communication is high priority. We will respond phone calls, texts, and emails within a 24 hour period unless deemed an emergency. We expect the same in return. Owners and gym director

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will have specific office hours or an appointment can be made. Any critical issues should be brought to our attention immediately! For issues not needing an immediate response please feel free to use our comment box. It will be addressed weekly. All financial inquires will be addressed to the owners. Athletes 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult to and from the building per local town code.

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Parent Agreement I agree to the rules and regulation of the gym. In addition, I will adhere to the handbook and accept consequences that are written. I understand from time to time the regulations may be revised due to unforeseen circumstances during the original draft. I understand the financial obligation for the season 2013-2014. I understand that if I choose to leave or are dismissed from the program due to breach of regulations, refunds will not be provided.

Parent signature _____________________________________ Date _____________

Athlete Agreement I understand what is expected of me as an athlete. I understand the rules of the gym and will adhere to them. I understand the consequences for breaking those rules. Athlete signature __________________________________Date ________________

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