2014-2015 Information Pack
Prospective Predators.....
Thank you for your interest in Predator Athletics!!! We hope that this information pack will answer all of
your questions and help you through the forthcoming season.
So what’s Predators about?
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Predators is open competitively to athletes aged 6 – Adults (male and female)
Predators Teams are aiming to compete USASF/IASF Levels 1 through to 4.
Our season is from September 2014 to July 2015.
We are aiming to compete in the UK, at least, three times with each team.
Predators train 2-3 times a week (depending on what team you are in) All team members must
attend every session!
Predators are looking for individuals that are team orientated, can expand current skills and learn
new ones throughout the season. Not all teams require specific skills; for lower level teams we
ask only that you are passionate, hardworking, team driven and committed!
Predators members are not permitted to cheer competitively on other teams (Exception: School
Teams, University teams. However we must be made aware of this and reserve the right to
disallow if competitions/training conflict).
Predators are not just a team. We are a family. Commitment and teamwork count for a lot! We
train hard but play hard together to :).
In the following pages you will find information on:
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Pg2 Team Coaches
Pg3 Assistant Coaches
Pg4 Tumble Coaches
Pg5 Team Information
Pg6 Tryout Information
Pg7 Crossover Tryout Information
Pg8 Team Training Schedule
Pg9 Competition Training and Competition Dates
Pg10 Tumble and Competition Run Through Dates
Pg11 Membership, Costs & Fees
Pg12 Competition Kit
Pg13 Registration, Liability and Medical Form
Pg14 Athlete & Parent code of conduct
Pg 15 Athlete Attendance form and Athlete & Parent Commitment form
Pg16 Predator Athletics Injury Policy
Please see individual team packs for payment plans (these will be emailed along with your team placement after tryouts)
Important contact information:
Predator Director & Head Coach: Becky Hopton predatorathleticscheer@gmail.com
Team Coaches
Team
Team
Coach
Assistant
Coach
Pups
Angela
&
Izzy P
Cubs
Josie
Huskies
Jess
Leopards
Becky
Venom
Becky
Abby
Bel
Paige
Jess
Jess
Vipers
Becky
Contact: To get hold of coaches or for questions regarding teams or athletes please email:
predatorathleticscheer@gmail.com
Please note that this is none of the coaches full time jobs so please be patient with replies.
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Predators 2014-2015 Team Coaches
Head Coach Becky Hopton
Coach: Head coach, Team coach Leopards, Venom & Vipers, Tumble Coach
Athletic Background: Gymnast age 4-11 (competed at a national standard).
Cheerleader age 13- 23 (competed nationally and internationally including Allstar
Worlds 2011, 2012 & 2014). Team England Member 2012 & 2014
Relevant Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Science 1st Degree (Sports Ed)
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Fully USASF Cheer Qualified levels 1-5
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FC Cheer Judges Course (August 2013)
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Full Disclosure CRB Checked
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First Aid Trained
Coaching Back ground: Becky has over 10 years of coaching experience.
Starting out as a volunteer recreational gymnastics coach at age 12 for fromeside gym
club; then becoming a cheer coach for a minis team the following year for crusaders.
She started up Black Panthers as an after school club in her GCSE year at school & they
placed top 3 at a local regional competition.
At university Becky was Team Captain and Head Coach of the university cheer
programme Dynamites for two years and coached them to win university Nationals
2010-2011.
Upon leaving university Becky took over her old Squad Crusaders (2011-2012) and after
a season rebranded them to Predators.
During this time the squads have won several; Regional, National and Grand
championship titles. She also runs school cheer and gymnastics classes all over Bristol.
Huskies team coach Jess Stockwell
Relevant Qualifications:
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USASF Cheer Level
4 qualified.
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Assistant level 1
gymnastics coach.
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Passed A level PE
and BTEC.
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Young leaders
course
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First aid qualified
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CRB checked
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Studying sports
therapy at UWE
Coach Predators Teams: Team coach huskies, Assistant coach Leopards & Venom,
Tumble Coach
Athletic Background: Jess started out her athletic career as a competitive gymnastics at
county standard for Fromeside for 5 years. She cheered and danced for crusaders for 7
years, including competing in Florida and Bristol’s best dance act (2010). She now
competes at a National standard for Predators winning National Champ in the ICC Sml
Coed4 Division & Small Sr2 Division (2013), Grand Champ coed 4 FC HoE, ICC National
Champion Coed4 Sml (2014).
Coaching Background: Jess has been coaching recreational gymnastics at Fromeside for
6 years. She has also coached cheer tumbling for 6 years. She coached cheer at St
Michael’s primary school (2010-2014). In 2011-2012 she coached youth 2 and junior 3
for crusaders for a year. Jess is currently team coach for Huskies (Yth 2) and assists
becky in coaching Leopards and Venom for Predators 2012-current date. During her
time coaching Jess has taken squads to several National and Grand Championship titles.
Cubs team coach Josie Stockwell
Relevant Qualifications:
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USASF Cheer Level
2 qualified.
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Merit in BTECH P.E
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First Aid Qualified
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CRB Checked
Coach Predators Teams: Team coach Cubs
Athletic Background: Gymnast for 3 years for Fromeside Gym. She has 8 years
competitive cheerleading experience competing levels 2-5. For 5 years of this time
she competed Level 5. International competitions she has competed at include;
Florida and Las Vegas. She now competes at a National standard for Predators and is
a National Champ in the ICC Sml Coed4 Division & Small Sr2 Division (2013). Grand
Champ coed 4 FC HoE, ICC National Champion Coed4 Sml (2014).
Coaching Background: Starting her coaching career in 2012 Josie coached Predator
pups and Cubs (mini lvl1) winning Welsh National Champions in the Mini 1 division. In
the 2012-2013 season Josie took Cubs to win the Welsh National Championship title
again! Josie has also worked in several schools teaching cheer after school clubs.
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Predators 2014-2015 Assistant Coaches
Abby Payne
Relevant Qualifications:
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USASF Cheer Level 2
qualified.
Coach Predators Team: Cubs
Cheer Background: Prior to cheer Abby spent 8 years at acro gymnastics. During
her time there she; came 3rd in the Geneva acro cup 2007 & 1st in pair and trio
(grade 2) in the International club comp 2008. Abby also won 3rd at the Maia
International Portugal 2009 & 1st in the National Acrobatics 2009.
Moving to cheer Abby spent 2 ½ years with Crusaders (Sr5) & (Jr3) competing in
America twice. She now competes at a National standard for Predators and is a
National Champ in the ICC Sml Coed4 Division (2013). Grand Champ coed 4 FC
HoE, ICC National Champion Coed4 Sml (2014).
Coaching Background: Assistant coached Cubs (2013-2014) and took them to win
Welsh national Champs at Cheersport 2014. She Loves working with little kids and
is looking forward to Assistant coaching Cubs for a second season 
Bel Clark
Relevant Qualifications:
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USASF Cheer Level 2
qualified.
Coach Predators Teams: Cubs
Cheer Background: Cheered for BPA for 4 years, and then moved to crusaders for
a year. Currently cheers for Predators. Won Grand Champs at ICC Summer Jam
with Predator Leopards (Jr3) 2013. Grand Champ coed 4 FC HoE, ICC National
Champion Coed4 Sml (2014).
Coaching Background: Assistant coach Pups (2012-2013). Assistant coach Huskies
(2013-2014). Assistant coaching Cubs (2014-2015).
Izzy Peters
Relevant Qualifications:
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USASF Cheer Level 2
qualified.
Coach Predators Teams: Pups
Cheer Background: Izzy Competed for King Edmunds Acro Club for 8 years prior
to starting cheer in 2012 for Predators. She won Grand Champs at ICC Summer
Jam with Predator Leopards (Jr3) 2013. Leopards Athlete and jr lvls 2-4
Grandchamps FC Nationals (2013-2014), Coed4 Athlete from mid-season (20132014).
Coaching Background: Pups qualified coach (2013-2014). Loves working with little
kids and is looking forward to continuing to coach pups this season 
New Additions to our coaching Staff
Aiming to gain their qualifications over summer we would like to welcome to our assistant coaching staff
Paige Atyeo
Relevant Qualifications:
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Doing USASF Cheer
quals in Aug
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First Aid Qualified
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CRB Checked
Coach Predators Teams: Assistant Coach Huskies, Tumble coach.
Cheer Background: Gymnast for 3 years at Mycon Gym Nailsea. Cherleader for 11
years, competitive cheerleader for 6 years levels 2-4.Curently Cheers for Predators
Coed4 Vipers (2013-2014). Grand Champ coed 4 FC HoE, ICC National Champion
Coed4 Sml (2014).
Coaching Background: Voluntary coach at Weston Supernovas for a year.
Volunteer assistant coach Cubs from mid-season (2014). Assistant coach Huskies
(2014-2015).
Angela Nicholson
Relevant Qualifications:
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Doing USASF Cheer
quals in Aug
Coach Predators Teams: Pups, Tumble coach.
Cheer Background: Gymnast for over 10 years. Cheerlader for 3 years levels 2-4
gong into her 4th season. Angela curently Cheers for Predators Coed4 Vipers
(2013-2014). Grand Champ coed 4 FC HoE, ICC National Champion Coed4 Sml
(2014).
Coaching Background: Volunteer assistant coach pups and BHS class from midseason (2014). Loves working with little kids and is looking forward to coaching
pups and tumble this season 
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Predators 2014-2015 Tumble Coaches
Team Coaches and Tumble coaches
Becky Hopton, Jess Stockwell, Josie Stockwell
Assistant Coaches and Assistant Tumble Coaches
Paige Atyeo, Angela Nicholson
Amy Leaper & Chloe Leaper
Both Coach Tumble for Predator Athletics
Athletic Background: National standard gymnasts for 9 years at Olga gymnastics club. Both competed
nationally and internationally for the duration of this time; including representing England in Malta and Russia.
Both girls have been members of the artistic gymnastics England Squad (world class start for 5 years). The
leapers then moved over to cheer and were members of Crusaders level 5 team for 2 years competing
internationally in Florida and nationally in Bristol’s best dance act (2010). In 2011-2012 they moved to AEC and
competed cheer worlds along with being the 2012 Olympic GB cheer team. Finally in 2012-2013 they were
members of UA Black (Cheer National Team) and Predator Athletics Coed4. Coed 4 Vipers mid-season athletes
(2013-2014).
Coaching Background: With a combined experience of over 8 years coaching the leapers did a year’s
voluntary work in disability cheer, tumble coached for crusaders for 1 year, and currently tumble coaches for
Predators from 2012- current date.
Relevant Qualifications: USASF tumble experienced up to level 5, lvl 3 dance diploma A*, makaton course.
New Additions to our tumble coaching Staff
We would like to welcome to our tumble coaching staff
Chris Moore
Tumble Coach for Predator Athletics
Athletic Background: Chris started out his athletic career as a competitive gymnast at National and international
standard for 9 years at Fromeside gymnastics club. Chris competed both nationally and internationally for the
duration of this time. In 2011-2012 Chris competed with AEC at cheer worlds along with being in the 2012 Olympic
GB cheer team. He was also a member of the Team England Worlds team competing in Orlando Florida for his
country in 2012.
Coaching Background: Chris has over 4 years coaching experience in both gymnastics and cheerleading at a level 5
standard. Several athletes Chris has worked with have competed at cheerleading worlds.
Relevant Qualifications: USASF tumble experienced up to level 5.
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Predators 2014-2015 Levels and age grids for teams
Predator cheerleaders follow the guidelines of cheerleading’s most established world-wide governing body, the
USASF/IASF. These guidelines aim to “level the playing field” for competitive cheer, ensuring that athletes compete
against others within their age-group and skill level. We feel as a programme that it is important to follow these
guidelines to ensure the best experience of all our athletes.
For more information on the United States All Star Federation/International All Star Federation, please visit:
www.usasf.net
• Predator Cheerleaders reserve the right to set our own AGE MINIMUMS for members and TEAM LEVELS entered
at each competition.
• Athletes will first be placed within their age group. Athletes that are eligible (please see crossover eligibility) have
the opportunity to tryout to crossover to another team on the programme as well as their age appropriate team.
• Where possible athletes will not fly in more than one team as we wish to give as many girls as possible that
opportunity.
*Please bear in mind that crossovers are a privilege not a right*
• Age for the season is determined by the Athlete’s age AS OF 31 AUGUST, 2014. (Example - If an athlete is 12 as
of 31 August, 2014 and turns 13 in September 2014, their age for the season is still 12.)
Team Name
Predator
Pups
Age group and
USASF level
Tinys
Age 3-5
Potential tumbling skills
Potential stunting skills
Class Type
Log, teadybear, forward &
backward rolls, headstands,
handstands & cartwheels
Basic stunts at floor or knee
level
Pay as You go
Predator
Cubs
Mini Level 1
6-8years
Forward & backward roll,
handstand, cartwheel, roundoff,
front & back walkover
Single leg skills below
shoulder level, braced
extended 2 leg stunts, no
tosses, no twisting.
Tryout Only
Predator
Huskies
Junior Level 1
9-14 years
Forward & backward roll,
handstand, cartwheel, roundoff,
front & back walkover
Single leg skills below
shoulder level, braced
extended 2 leg stunts, no
tosses, no twisting.
Tryout Only
Predator
Leopards
Junior level 3
9-14 years
All of level 2 skills + ¾ front flip,
jumps to back handspring,
round-off tucks & round-off back
handspring tucks.
Extended single leg skills,
twisting entries to prep &
dismounts from extension,
trick or twist tosses.
Invite Only
Predator
Venom
Senior Level 2
15 & over
All of level 1 skills + front
handspring, standing back
handspring, round-off back
handspring & series.
Single leg skills at shoulder
level, extended 2 leg stunts,
½ twists, straight tosses.
Tryout Only
Predator
Vipers
Senior Coed 4
15 & over
All of level 3 skills + standing
tuck, round-off layout & roundoff back handspring layouts,
Combination passes to layout.
Extended single leg skills,
twisting entry’s to extension,
Double twisting dismounts
from prep, trick & twist
tosses, release moves &
inversions.
Invite Only
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Predator Athletics 2014-2015 Try Out Information
Pups- open all season age 3-5 yrs Sundays 4.30-5.30pm £5 per session
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Predator Athletics are having tryouts!!
WHEN: Sunday 7th September 2014
TIMES: 5-7pm
WHERE: Fromeside Gym (BS36 1QG)
PRICE: £5 per tryout
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Crossover tryouts
The same date and venue as programme tryouts
TIME: 7-8pm
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Everybody who trys out makes a team it is just a day to see where you are at with your
tumbling/stunting skills/ teach you the basics of both 
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More Information on Programme and Crossover Tryouts
Tryouts for our 2014-2015 teams will be on Sunday 7th September at fromside gym from 5-7pm. As per
every year every athlete has to tryout for the programme. You cannot tryout for a specific squad or
position on a squad (i.e base) only for a place on the programme. Everybody will make their age
appropriate team (as outlined by the USASF age rules, age for the season is of 31st Aug 2014) Mini1 Cubs
6-8yrs, Jr1 Huskies 9-14yrs, Sr2 Venom 15+. Leopards Jr3 and Vipers SrCoed4 are invite only and team
decisions are at the coaches discretion. We will pick the best squads available to us at the time.
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All team and crossover decisions are final! However please feel free to ask for feedback on how to
improve to get onto squads at the next tryouts.
VENUE ADDRESSES
Address: The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, BS10 5PY
Address: Fromeside Gym Club, Watleys End Road, Winterbourne, BS36 1QG
Please email us if you have any questions
predatorathleticscheer@gmail.com
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2014-2015 Crossover Tryouts
A crossover is an athlete who competes on more than one team in the same programme.
Predator Athletics are having Crossover tryouts!!
WHEN: Sunday 7th September 2014
TIMES: 7-8pm
WHERE: Fromeside Gym (BS36 1QG)
PRICE: Is covered by your team tryout fee
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Crossover athletes will be charged ½ team fees (minus tumble fees) for the crossover team they are on
additional to their first team fees. This is to make the extra training and coaching fair.
Crossover tryouts are after main tryouts on Sunday 7th September 7-8pm this incurs no additional tryout
fee. This is a tryout for athletes who wish to compete on another Predator team additional to whatever
team they are placed on. Again these tryouts are not for specific teams they are merely to let us know
who would like to be considered as a crossover.
To give you an indication of what you maybe asked to crossover to our eligibility for crossovers is outlined
below:
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Cubs can cross to a level 2 group stunt
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Huskies can cross to a level 2 group stunt
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Venom can cross to a level 3 group stunt
Leopards (aged 12+ on the 31st August 2014 as per USASF age rules) can cross to a senior
team
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Vipers can cross to Venom
(Group stunts are subject to enough athletes that are eligible trialling as a crossover; Max 5 athletes to a
group stunt).
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Predator Athletics 2014-2015 Team Training Times
TEAM TRAINING
Team
Name
Day
Time
Venue
Predator
Pups
Sunday
4.30-5.30pm
£5 per session
Fromeside Gym
Predator
Cubs
Sunday
4.30-6.30pm
Fromeside Gym
Predator
Huskies
Sunday
4.30-6pm
Fromeside Gym
Predator
Leopards
Monday
5.30-7pm
Greenway Centre
Wednesday
6.30-8pm
Predator
Venom
Wednesday
8pm-9.30pm
9.30-10pm Tumble
Greenway Centre
Predator
Vipers
Monday
7-9.30pm
Greenway Centre
TUMBLE CLASSES
Tumble is included in team monthly fees and is compulsory for all programme members
Skill Level
Time
Day & Venue
BHS Class
Complete beginners up to working BHS/
technique in BHS
6-7.30pm
Sunday
*Fromeside
Tuck Class
Working Running Tucks
6-30pm-8.30pm
Sunday
*Fromeside
Straights & Full
twist Class
Working Standing Tucks, Running
Straights, passes through to a straight,
and fulls
8-10pm
Sunday
*Fromeside
Venue Addresses
Address: The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, BS10 5PY
Address: Fromeside Gymnastics Club, Watleys End Road, Winterbourne, BS36 1QG
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Predator Athletics 2014-2015 Training & Competition Dates
PLEASE NOTE: Training Dates may be subject to change. When necessary, extra training
sessions may be added. Every effort will be made to give advance notice of changes.
PREDATOR MEMBERS MUST COMMIT TO ALL OF THESE DATES
And the two weeks training prior to these dates!
Please ensure that you can fully commit to the team. If you have any conflicts with the dates
below, please speak to us as soon as possible. Only graded school and family emergencies are
considered reason enough to miss training and competition. We all make social sacrifices for
these dates!
Date
Type
Teams
Venue
Sun 7th September
Week commencing
Mon 8th Sep
Mon 22nd Dec- Sun 28th Dec
Tryouts
Training Begins
All
All
Fromeside
Greenway/Fromeside
No Cheer
Christmas Holidays
All
Sun 1st February
Sun 15th February 2015
Showcase
Future Cheer Heart of
England (comp)
All
All
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd March
2015
ICC Nationals
(2 day comp)
Mon 30th March- Sun 5th
April
No Cheer
Easter Holidays
Huskies,
Leopards,
Venom,
Vipers
All
Inclusive
(1 week off)
Fromeside
LG Arena
Birmingham
B40 1NT
Nottingham Arena
NG1 1LA
Inclusive
(1 week off)
Sat 9th May 2015
Sun 10th May 2015
Sat 4th July 2015 (TBC)
Sat 11th – Sun 12th
July 2015
Mon 13th JulyWed 29th July
Inclusive
Friday 17th July
Aug
Legacy Cheer and Dance
Inspire Greatness Regionals
(comp)
Legacy Cheer and Dance
Inspire Greatness Regionals
(comp)
South West Varsity
(comp)
Cubs,
Huskies,
Leopards
Venom,
Vipers
Bath University
BA2 7AY
All
Future Cheer International
Championship
(comp)
Skills training for next
season commences
(Normal training hours)
Leopards,
Venom,
Vipers
All
Chew Valley School,
Bristol
BS40 8QB
Bournemouth BIC
BH2 5BH
Fromeside/Greenway
Predators Awards Evening
Summer training timetable
begins
All
All
Venue TBC
See 2015-2016 pack
Bath University
BA2 7AY
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Tumble & Comp Run Through Dates at Fromeside
Dates
Type
Teams
Times
Sep 14th - Dec 21st
inclusive
Tumble training
All
See above
28th Dec
Holiday
All
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4th, 11th Jan
18th &
25th Jan
Tumble training
Routine runs
1st Feb
8th Feb
SHOWCASE
Routine runs
Sun 15th Feb
(FC Heart of England)
22nd feb, 1st March
8th & 15th March
Comp
(no training)
Tumble training
Normal Training
Routine runs
All
Cubs, Huskies
Leopards
Venom, Vipers
All
Cubs, Huskies
Leopards
Venom, Vipers
All
See above
4.30-6.15
6.15-8.00
8.00-9.45
(TBC)
4.30-6.15
6.15-8.00
8.00-9.45
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All
Cubs
Huskies, Leopards
Venom, Vipers
See above
4.30-6.30
6.15-8.00
8.00-9.45
21st & 22nd March
Holiday
Cubs
-
21st & 22nd March
(ICC Nationals)
29th March
Comp
(no training)
Tumble training
Huskies, Leopards, Venom,
Vipers
All
See above
Holiday
All
-
12th & 19th April
26th April & 3rd May
Tumble training
Routine runs
9th & 10th May
(Legacy Cheer
Regionals)
17th, 24th, 31st May, 7th,
14th June
st
21 & 28th June
Comp
(no training)
All
Cubs, Huskies
Leopards
Venom, Vipers
All
See above
4.30-6.15
6.15-8.00
8.00-9.45
-
Tumble training
All
See above
Routine runs
Cubs, Huskies
Leopards
Venom, Vipers
All
4.30-6.15
6.15-8.00
8.00-9.45
-
Routine runs
Cubs
Huskies
Leopards, Venom, Vipers
Holiday
Cubs, Huskies
4.30-6.30
4.30-7.30
7.30-10
-
11th & 12th July
(FC Internationals)
19th – 26th July
Comp
(no training)
Tumble training
Leopards, Venom, Vipers
All
See above
2nd Aug
Holiday
All
-
9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Aug
Summer Training
All
TBC
5th
April
Sat 4th July
(South West Varsity)
Comp
(no training)
5th July
Normal Training
11th-12th
July
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Predator Membership Costs & Fees
Predators’ is a non-profit programme. We try to keep costs to an absolute minimum throughout the
season and fundraise whenever possible. All members are expected to pay their fees on time and
participate in fundraisers in order to share in funds. If for any reason you are unable to fulfil your Predator
Membership, ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Goods will not be distributed without payment in full.
You will be responsible for any bank fees incurred by Predators for returned cheques.
Fees Description
Amount
Due date
Predator Athletics membership:
Insurance (£10), Choreography (£10),
Music (£10),
Comp T-shirt (£15)
Uniform
£45 Cubs, Huskies, Venom
£55 Leopards, Vipers
14th Sep
Cheer Shoes- Please purchase from
(£10 more due to American
coaches choreography for dance)
See Comp kits pg 10
As price is team dependant
£25-£60
See Team Packs
*please note fees have decreased
Payable monthly by
standing order or
transfer
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www.futurecheer.net or www.excelcheer.co.uk
- The lighter the shoe the easier it is to tumble.
Training fees per month
for some teams as training hours
have been decreased
Pups
Cubs
Huskies
Venom
£5 per session
£28
£42
£28 just wed sessions
£48 Inc Sun Tumble
£35Boys £56Girls
£60
Vipers
Leopards
1st of every month
1st of every month
1st of every month
1st of every month
1st of every month
*Monthly payments= (yearly coaches fees and venue hire) divided by (training months= 11) divided by (estimated no.
of athletes on the programme).The monthly training fees per a child are then split fairly dependent on how many
hours trained. Therefore fees are the same Sep-July regardless of amount of training days in month or club holidays.
Any extra revenue (gained by athletes above that of the estimate no.) Will be used to benefit the athletes i.e extra
equipment.
Crossover Athlete Fees
(To be paid on top of team fees)
Cubs, Huskies, Venom Group Stunt
Crossing to Venom
Crossing to Vipers
1st of every month
1st of every month
1st of every month
£10
£12
£14
Competition Entry Fees
Crossover Entry in Blue. Group stunt Entry in Green
Team
FC Heart of
England
Cubs
Huskies
Leopards
Venom
Vipers
£27
£27
£27
£27
£27
£16
£16
ICC Nationals
£38
£38
£38
£38
£20
£20
Legacy Cheer
Inspire Greatness
Regionals
£25
£25
£25
£25
£25
£20
£20
£20
£10
£10
FC International
£37
£37
£37
South West
Varsity
£5 1st team Entry
£5 crossover
£5 Group stunt
£20
£20
Please note – ALL FEES ONLY PAYABLE BY MONTHLY DIRECT DEBIT OR MONTHLY TRANSFER.
Payment dates are at the start of the month so fees are required just after pay-day.
If there are any problems with payment please don’t hesitate to contact Becky to discuss this.
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2014-2015 Competition Kit
Item
Team
Bows
Picture
CUBS
Price
HUSKIES
LEOPARDS
VENOM
VIPERS
£7 Each
*do not have to purchase
If already own
Spankies
& Sports
Bra
Spankies:
£10
Sports Bra:
£10
Kit skirt
and top
All tops: £40
Skirts: £30
*Skirts plain
black no gray
band,
Predator logo
(P) on right
side @ front.
Cubs uniforms are
available to rent
£10 per comp
All tops: £40
Girls Shorts:
£30
Girls Capris:
£42
Boys
Trousers:
£40
Venom Kit
Vipers Girls Kit
Uniform Total: Huskies, Leopards, Venom: £77 Vipers girls: £82
Vipers boys Kit
Boys: £80
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Predator Athletics Cheer Liability and Medical Form
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Cheerleader’s Name:.....................................................
Date of Birth:………………….. Age on 31st August 2014:......... T-shirt Size:..................
Address:.............................................................................................................................
....................................................................................... Postcode:...................
Cheerleader’s Mobile Number:.......................................
Contact E-Mail Address:..................................................................................................
Mother/Fathers/emergency contact details:
Name of contact:..................................................
Relationship to child:......................................
Home#:...............................................
Address (if different from cheerleader)
Mobile #:...............................................
........................................................................ Email: .................................................
......................................................................... Postcode:.....................
Details of any ongoing medical conditions and treatment (e.g asthma, allergies, joint/back problems)
.......................................................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................................................................
I (parent or guardian if under 18 years) Name_____________________________________ hereby
release and absolve Predator Athletics, its subsidiaries, staff, employees, directors and presidents from
all liability and responsibility for injuries, sickness, accidents, loss of money and property that may be
sustained whilst participating at Predator Athletics training, events, workshops, camps and/or
competitions. I also herby acknowledge the risks involved when taking part in cheerleading and am able
to use NHS medical care in the unlikely event of an injury or accident when taking part. If filling this form
out for a person under the age of 18 years of age, please confirm their full name below.
(The person you are signing for if less than 18 years of age)
Name___________________________________ In consideration of me signing this release form, I am
allowing myself / my child, to participate in a Predator Athletics event as above and intend to be legally
bound and agree to waive and release all rights to claim for damages which I or my child may sustain or
suffer whilst participating at the event, including travelling to and from the event.
I also confirm that I / my child, have not been advised by a doctor or paramedic to avoid physical exercise
and do not know of any problems that my adversely affect my / their health when taking part at the event.
Should Predator Athletics staff feel in their professional opinion that I am not physically able to
participate, I / my child will cease participation.
I also give permission for myself / my child to be photographed, video or audio-taped during any of the
Predator Athletics events/training, and give permission for such photographs, video and audio tapes to be
used in print or broadcast through any media which is deemed appropriate for the promotion of Predator
Athletics activities, promotions and publicity.
Consent: I hereby agree with the above, and have read and fully understand these conditions and by
signing, agree to accept them.
Signature ____________________________________ Date ________________
Printed Name _____________________________________________________
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Predator Athletics ATHLETE & PARENT Code of Conduct
Predator Athletics athletes and parents are held to a high standard of behaviour. Our goal is to surround
ourselves with positive athletes and parents who are team orientated and strive to reach the teams’ goals
first and foremost and then their own personal goals. Parents/Guardians, please read through the
following obligations with your athlete explaining each one and sign with your athlete.
Expectations of athletes and parents on the Predator Athletics Programme:
1. I will not use inappropriate language or participate in inappropriate behaviour both in training, at
competitions or in communal club areas.
2. I will not participate in illegal underage consumption of tobacco, alcohol or drugs. I understand
that all of my actions both inside and outside the gym are a reflection of Predator Athletics and I
should model good behaviour.
3. I understand that this is a full, one year COMMITMENT and that a team is depending on me to
fulfil my responsibilities as a team member and as a parent. As an athlete and Parent we will be
committed to Predators coaches, Predators team mates, fellow parents and myself. Striving to
reach both the team’s goals and my personal goals. I commit to work with every team member
and coach.
4. I will come to predators with a positive ATTITUDE, and I will follow the instructions given by all
Predator Athletics coaches and will work hard to achieve goals set by these coaches. I realise
that a positive attitude is contagious, and I will do my best to influence my teammates and fellow
parents in a positive manner. (I understand that I will be asked to leave a session, or the club if it
is on a continuous basis, if my attitude is unsatisfactory and may only return once my attitude
has been adjusted)
5. I will not disrespect the programme, any team member, coach, parent or competitor from
Predator Athletics or any other gym for any reason at any time. This includes but is not exclusive
to talking negatively about the programme or coaches to other athletes/parents either face-toface, or by telephone, text, email or social networking sites.
6. I understand that on social networking sites I am a representative of the predator programme
and commit to setting a good example.
7. I will demonstrate good sportsmanship striving to be a humble winner and a gracious loser.
8. I will learn and obey the rules and regulations of Predator Athletics.
9. I will ensure I/my athlete arrive/s at all competitions on time with my/their uniform, hair and
make-up completed to Predator Athletics standards.
10. I understand that all material, music, and routines are the property of Predator Athletics and are
not to be used for any other purposes including school squads, talent shows, social networking
sites, personal web pages and internet video sites.
11. I understand that breaking any of the codes of conduct above as an athlete or as a parent may
result in suspension or dismissal from Predator Athletics without refund of any fees paid.
Athlete Signature: __________________________________________________
Athlete PRINT: __________________________________________________
Parent Signature: __________________________________________________
Parent PRINT: __________________________________________________
Date: ______________________
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Predator Athletics Attendance & Lateness Policy
Please be aware that we do not mean to scare anyone with our attendance requirements. However, All-Star
Cheerleading is a demanding team sport that takes full commitment from both athletes and parents. The following
Excused and Unexcused policy is not bendable and applies to every team member. Please remember that one
person can affect the entire team. As Predators are a competitive programme it is crucial that athletes take part in
ALL scheduled competitions and training sessions.
EXCUSED
•
Graded School event
•
Illness with fever/vomiting
•
Family Death
1.
UNEXCUSED
•
Homework/Revising (feel free to bring
homework to training)
•
Birthdays/Parties/Family celebrations
•
Recreational Sports
•
Unauthorised Holidays
Holiday requests must be emailed in to predatorathleticscheer@gmail.com at the start of the season
or 4 weeks prior to the holiday. Holidays will not be approved if they are in the two weeks leading up
to competitions. Taking unauthorised holidays may result in expulsion from your team.
2.
Athletes may not miss any training dates in the 2 weeks leading up to Competition for ANY
reason!! If they do this will result in loss of position on the team.
3.
Athletes may not miss Competition dates.
4.
Any events that conflict with dates on the Predator Calendar must be communicated in writing from a
parent/guardian no later than 4 weeks before an event. Approval is at the Coach’s discretion.
5.
3 Unexcused Absences within the season will result in loss of position on the team.
6.
If athletes are ill or injured they must attend training sessions; but can however sit out.
7.
Athletes must make every effort to be on time regular lateness will not be tolerated!
Predator Athletics ATHLETE & PARENT Commitment Form
Predator Athletics is a programme that requires personal and financial commitment from its
members. Please read and sign this form and return it with your Membership Forms.
1. If I accept my position on Predators I commit myself to Predators Cheer Team(s) for the 20142015 Cheer Season.
2. I understand that the Predator Athletics organisation and coaches will make considerable
commitments and sacrifices to ensure a successful season for the Predator programme and that
these actions are for my benefit.
By committing to join Predator Athletics I will have to make other commitments including:
a) I will attend ALL TRAINING SESSIONS and COMPETITIONS.
b) Should a serious scheduling conflict arise, I commit to providing my coaches with as much
advance warning of absence as possible.
c) I commit to keeping myself fit for Predator Athletics training and performances. This includes
working on skills and choreography outside of official training sessions and also avoiding
unnecessary risks that may lead to me being unfit to perform.
d) I commit to paying Predator Membership fees by the due dates provided to me.
e) I understand that should I not complete the Predator Athletics season, all fees are nonrefundable. All uniform fees must be paid whether I complete the season or not.
f) I will abide by the Predator Athlete Code of Conduct, Event Producer Rules and USASF/IASF
Rules at events.
g) I will help participate in fundraising events that are for the benefit of myself and the team when
possible.
Athlete/Parent (if athlete is under 18) Signature: _______________________________________
Athlete/Parent PRINT: ________________________________________ DATE: _______________
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Predator Athletics Injury Policy
As a member of Predator Athletics all athletes are expected to attend all training sessions regardless of
illness (unless fever/vomiting) and or injury. Athletes will not be expected to stunt or tumble if ill and or
injured.
We require all athletes to attend sessions to encourage; full commitment, team work, and peer support.
Furthermore important routine choreography changes are often made and this ensures they do not miss
anything vital.
Injury’s and Fees
Below is our policy on fee reductions and injury’s:
If an athlete is injured at a predators practice or competition and has to take a month or more off of full
training as a result; they are entitled to half fees for the duration of the injury.
If an athlete is injured outside of a predators practice or competition they are not eligible for fee
reductions whilst they are out of full trianing from injury.
Injuries and competitions: all athletes are expected to attend competitions to support their team if they are
out from injury. If a replacement for their spot can be found they will then be charged for a spectator ticket
and any excess paid for entries will be carried forward for future fees. If a replacement cannot be found
they are eligible for full competition fees as we will not be refunded by the competition company.
If an athlete is injured at a competition fees are non-refundable.
Injured Athlete Expectations
All of our injured athletes are expected to attend training sessions and join in with as much of the
conditioning aspect’s that their injury will allow. They are expected to participate in mark throughs and
choreography changes, if their injury allows. During stunt and tumble practice they are expected to work
on injury rehabilitation, fitness and conditioning.
This is to ensure athletes fitness levels are maintained, their strength is improved (to aid in injury
prevention) and their recovery is as swift as possible.
All injured athletes have access to our in-house trainee sports therapist, Jess Stockwell. She can help
with rehabilitation exercises; advice on injury recovery and prevention, and can strap injury’s to support
the injury through the rehabilitation process and to help prevent reoccurrence.
Consent: I hereby have read and fully understand these conditions and by signing, agree to accept
them.
Signature Parent: ___________________________ Signature Athlete: .
___
Date: ________________
Printed Name: _______________________________ Printed Name:.
_____________________
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