NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSIC CHEER COMPETITION DECEMBER 13, 2014

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSIC
CHEER COMPETITION
DECEMBER 13, 2014
BENTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
1801 SE J STREET – BENTONVILLE AR
*THIS IS AN ACT TEST DATE. SENIOR COMPETITION WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL AT LEAST 1:0OPM*
2014 B² CHEER & DANCE
CHEERLEADING COMPETITION REGISTRATIONS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
HOW TO REGISTER:
SEND IN THE FOLLOWING (INCLUDED IN THIS PACKET):
1. REGISTRATION FORM
2. WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY (FOR EACH COMPETITOR)
3. TEAM ROSTER
4. FULL PAYMENT
REGISTRATION MUST BE POST MARKED ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 13, 2014. LATE
REGISTRATION MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO A $5 LATE FEE PER
PARTICIPANT. CHECKS SHOULD BE MAKE PAYABLE TO B² CHEER & DANCE INC. SEND
REGISTRATION FORM, WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM, TEAM ROSTER, AND FULL
PAYMENT TO:
B² CHEER & DANCE – PO BOX 22477 – HOT SPRINGS AR 71903
*ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE/NON-TRANSFERABLE*
COMPETITION LOCATION:
BENTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, 1801 SE J STREET, BENTONVILLE AR
COMPETITION FEES:
$5 PER EXHIBITION CHEER PARTICIPANT ($50 SQUAD MINIMUM)
$12 PER CHEER ROUTINE COMPETITOR ($50 SQUAD MINIMUM)
$30 PER STUNT GROUP (ALL GIRL – 5 MEMBERS MAX PER GROUP)
$30 PER COED STUNT GROUP (3 MEMBERS MAX INCLUDING SPOT)
$5 ON SITE REGISTRATION FOR INDIVIDUAL TUMBLE AND JUMP COMPETITION
DESCRIPTION OF TYPES OF COMPETITION:
EXHIBITION CHEER: This is a non-competitive division for NON-COMPETITIVE teams. This
division is a performance showcase opportunity for your team. No judge’s feedback or score
sheets are provided. Each performance is limited to two minutes and thirty seconds (2:30). No
more than one minute and thirty seconds (1:30) may be used for music section. Teams in this
division will receive an AWARD OF EXCELLENCE for performing.
COMPETITIVE CHEER: This division is scored for placement against other teams in a respective
division. Each performance must include at least one cheer or sideline chant. The musical
portion must not exceed one minute and thirty seconds (1:30). Total time limit is two minutes
and thirty seconds (2:30). Timing will begin with the first movement, voice, or note of music,
whichever comes first. Each team in our competitive cheer division will receive a placement
trophy.
ALL GIRL STUNT GROUP: This division is for female stunt groups only (up to 5 members per
stunt group). The time limit of this division is one minute. There will be a junior high division
and a senior high division.
COED STUNT GROUP: This division is for male/female combination (up to 3 members per coed
stunt group). The time limit of this division is one minute. There will be a junior high division
and a senior high division.
COMPETITIVE DIVISIONS:
7TH GRADE ONLY: Teams that are composed of only 7th grade students.
8TH GRADE ONLY: Teams that are composed of only 8th grade students.
9TH GRADE ONLY: Teams that are composed of only 9th grade students.
JUNIOR: Teams that are composed of a combination of 7th, 8th, and/or 9th grade students.
JUNIOR VARSITY: Teams that are composed of 9th-12th grade students.
SENIOR ALL GIRL: Teams that have only female members and a combination of 9th-12th grade
students.
SENIOR COED: Teams that have male and female members and a combination of 9th – 12th
grade students.
*7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, Junior, and Junior Varsity teams will NOT be separated into All
Girl/Coed Divisions.
**7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, Junior, Junior Varsity, and Senior All Girl will be using the ALL
GIRL SCORESHEET (the score sheet with a scoring section for dance).
***Senior Coed teams will be using the COED SCORESHEET (the score sheet a COED stunt score
section and NO dance).
****If a minimal number of teams are registered for a certain division, we reserve the right to
combine divisions at our discretion.
AWARDS:
Division Awards: Each team will receive a placement trophy.
Specialty Awards: The judges will be choosing teams to receive specialty awards in the
following categories: Top Jumps, Top Stunts, Top Tumbling, Top Pyramid, Top All Girl Dance,
Top Coed Stunt, Crowd Pumping Cheer, and Creative Choreography. These awards are not
necessarily given to the highest scoring team, but the judges favorite for each section.
Spirit and Sportsmanship Award: This award will go to the team who shows the best spirit and
sportsmanship for all teams in attendance at the competition.
Grand Champion Awards: The highest scoring junior high, senior all girl, and senior coed team
will receive the Grand Champion Award.
JUDGES/SCORING SYSTEM:
There will be three routine judges and two safety/deduction judges at each competition. The
routine judges will be using the AAA Score Sheet. All teams will be using the same score sheet
EXCEPT for senior coed teams. Senior Coed Teams will be using the COED score sheet that has
scoring range for coed stunts and NO dance. All judges’ decisions are final.
SAFETY/DEDUCTION INFORMATION:
Time Limitations: Each performance must not exceed two minutes and thirty seconds (2:30).
Timing will begin with the first movement, voice, or note of music, whichever comes first. If a
team exceeds the time limit, a penalty will be assessed for each violation. Three (3) point
deduction for 1 – 5 seconds over, Five (5) point deduction for 6 – 10 seconds over and Seven (7)
point deduction for 11 seconds and over. Acknowledging the potential variance caused by
human reaction speed and sound system time variations, judges will not issue a deduction until
their stopwatches show a time of 2:33.
Competition Performance Area: Approximate floor size will be 54 feet wide by 42 feet deep (9
strips of cheer floor/non-spring). Any team member stepping outside or touching outside of
the performance area with a full step/hand/body part will cause the squad to receive a 0.5
penalty per occurrence.
Safety Violations: Any team in violation of the NFHS Cheerleading Rules and Regulations will be
assessed a ten point (10) deduction for each violation.
*All Deductions/penalties are taken off of the total combined score BEFORE the final average is
taken.
SANCTIONING & SAFETY RULES:
THIS EVENT IS SANCTIONED BY THE ARKANSAS ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (AAA). THE NFHS RULE
BOOK WILL BE FOLLOWED.
ADMISSION:
$5 PER PERSON (STUDENTS AND ADULTS). CHILDREN TWO (2) AND UNDER ARE FREE. AAA
PASSES WILL BE HONORED WITH PHOTO IDENTIFICATION.
CONCESSIONS:
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK. CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE.
EVENT T-SHIRTS & MERCHANDISE:
T-SHIRTS AND MERCHANDISE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON SITE.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & GENERAL INFORMATION:
FINAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WILL BE EMAILED TO EACH REGISTERED COACH AND POSTED ON
B2CHEERDANCE.COM ATLEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT. PLEASE BRING MUSIC ON CD
or on IPOD (HAVING A BACK UP CD IS RECOMMENDED). START TIME OF COMPETITION WILL BE
DETERMINED BY NUMBER OF TEAMS/PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED.
PHOTO OR VIDEO:
CAMERAS ARE ALLOWED AT OUR EVENT! PLEASE MAKE SURE FLASHES ARE TURNED OFF.
EVENT DIRECTOR: BRIAN BRIDGES, 501-617-1061, BRIAN@B2CHEERDANCE.COM PLEASE
CONTACT WITH ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS.
B² CHEER & DANCE 2014
CHEER TEAM REGISTRATION FORM
School Name __________________________________________________________________
School Address __________________________________________________________________
Name of Coach _______________________________
Coach Email_____________________________
Coach Cell___________________________________
School Phone____________________________
Division (Check One) ______7th GRADE ONLY _____ 8TH GRADE ONLY
_____ 9TH GRADE ONLY
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_____ JUNIOR (7 , 8 , 9 ) ______JUNIOR VARSITY
_____ SENIOR ALL GIRL _____ SENIOR COED
School Classification (Check One) ___1A
We are registering for:
(Check ALL that apply)
___2A
___3A
___4A
___5A
___6A
___7A
_____Central Arkansas Classic, November 8, 2014 at Jacksonville
_____Spa City Classic, November 22, 2014 at Lake Hamilton
_____Tiger City Classic, December 6, 2014 at Ouachita Baptist University
_____Northwest Arkansas Classic, December 13, 2014 at Bentonville
COMPETITION CHEER ROUTINE:
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
@ $12.00 EACH =
$
ENTRY FEE
EXHIBITION CHEER ROUTINE (FOR NON-COMPETITIVE TEAMS & ALL STAR TEAMS):
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
@ $5.00 EACH =
$
ENTRY FEE
ALL GIRL STUNT GROUP (UP TO 5 FEMALES IN EACH GROUP):
NUMBER OF GROUPS
@ $30.00 EACH =
$
NAME OF GROUP 1:_____________________________________
NAME OF GROUP 2:_____________________________________
NAME OF GROUP 3:_____________________________________
COED STUNT GROUP (UP TO 3 MEMBERS IN EACH GROUP):
NUMBER OF GROUPS
@ $30.00 EACH =
$
NAME OF GROUP 1:_____________________________________
NAME OF GROUP 2:_____________________________________
NAME OF GROUP 3:_____________________________________
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $
ENTRY FEE
ENTRY FEE
CHECK #: _________
* PAYABLE TO B² CHEER & DANCE INC. – PO BOX 22477 – HOT SPRINGS AR 71903 *
*All fees are non-refundable/non-transferable unless the entire competition is cancelled*
B² CHEER & DANCE 2014
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WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY
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Participant’s Name
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Street Address
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City, State, Zip Code
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Name of Parent/Legal Guardian
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Emergency Contact Phone Number
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School Name
I, _____________________________, as parent or legal guardian of _________________________,
here‐by grant permission for my son/daughter to participate in the B² CHEER & DANCE 2014 CLASSICS
THAT ARE PRODUCED BY B² CHEER & DANCE INC. I further agree to release and hold harmless B² CHEER
& DANCE INC. from any and all liability. I also agree that my son/daughters presence at this event
authorizes B² CHEER & DANCE INC. to use their picture in promotional materials.
In order that my son/daughter may receive the necessary medical treatment in the event that he/she
may sustain injury or illness during participation in this competition, I hereby authorize the cheer/dance
coach or other supervising adult to obtain medical treatment for my son/daughter. I understand that
this activity will involve risk to my child. I hereby waive any liability or claim against the host
organization, company, or its’ representatives in case of accident or injury.
I also understand that the B² CHEER & DANCE CLASSICS will enforce the safety guidelines as set forth in
the National Federation of State High Schools Rule Book as well as the American Association of
Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators. It is the coach’s responsibility to know and inform their squad
of these rules by which my daughter/son must abide during participation in this activity, and that my
daughter/son and I will be responsible for her/his failure to abide by those rules and regulations.
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