Coach's Fact Sheet
Registration
Place:
Altoona Field House
Date:
Sunday, October 31 at 2:00 PM
Tuesday, November 2 at 7:00 PM
Fee:
$350 (required)
A small entrance fee covers liability insurance on all
contestants. Teams will receive 50 tickets of equal value.
Levels of Participation
Varsity
Jr. Varsity
Elementary
All Star
Hip-Hop
Individual/Small Group Registration
A director, coach or parent must check in at registration for each individual/solo/small
group competing. Registration will be at the same table as squad registrations.
Mandatory Coaches Meeting
At the BCRDS office, 159 Lakemont Park prior to competition on October 14th
at 7pm. Information will follow.
Medical Release & Roster Forms
Enclosed you will find the original Medical Release and Roster Form. Please
copy one medical release for each squad member to be completed. Upon completing
please make a copy for your records and submit the original to BCRDS in person
or by mail. Please maintain a copy of the medical release form for your records.
All Release forms are due no later than October 24th!!
Performance Order & Practice Time
Practice times will be assigned at the designated practice area. A tentative
schedule will be emailed to you on … any conflicts or errors, please let
us know as soon as possible. We will have the final practice time and performance
time posted on our website one week prior to the competition. Please note that
for safety reasons only cheerleaders/coaches should be in the designated practice
areas.
IMPORTANT!!
Altoona Field House policy prohibits teams from practicing, stretching, or warming
up in the hallways or in empty rooms. Teams may practice, stretch and warm up
in warm up area at the designated time only.
Music
Music may be on a cassette tape or CD. Please be aware that most cassette tape
players have slight variations in speed and pitch. Music should be recorded
at medium volume. The music should stop at the end of the musical portion of
your routine instead of being stopped manually on a certain beat. It is your
advantage to use a high quality tape. PLEASE bring back up tapes or CDs.
A coach or team representative must report to the music table when your team
is called on deck. This representative must stay at the table throughout your
team’s routine and is responsible for starting and stopping the music
throughout your routine under the DJ’s supervision. Teams should provide
two tapes/CDs (original and back up) at the music table.
Be sure to have identification on all tapes including squad and owner’s
name.
General Information
Video Cameras
Video cameras are permitted during the competition. However, for safety reasons
and to ensure that all fans have a non-obstructive view, NO TRIPODS will be
permitted.
Seating
Seating is General Admission. Please be courteous to other spectators when using
signs and props so that all fans can enjoy a non-obstructive view of the event.
No signs on walls. Please use good sportsmanship between parents, coaches, and
cheerleaders.
First Aid
A First Aid station will be open throughout the competition. Medical Personnel
will be stationed at the performance area.