February , 2015 14 Devil’s Dare Cheer and Dance Competition

Devil’s Dare Cheer and Dance Competition
February 14, 2015
Central Connecticut State University
The event is sanctioned by CSAC (CT Student Activities).
General admission is $10. Children under 5 are FREE!
The Devil’s Dare will be held in Detrick Gymnasium, located in Kaiser Hall on the campus of Central Connecticut State
University. Kaiser Hall is located on Kaiser Drive off of Ella Grasso Blvd. in New Britain, CT.
Team Fee - $120.00 (All divisions)
Partner Stunts - $40 per group (Limit 3 groups per team)
All entries must be received by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015. All fees are NON-refundable.
CHEER DIVISIONS
Youth & REC – Non-scholastic teams, ages 15 and under
Jr. High/Middle School - Open to all Jr. high/mid. school teams, 8th grade and under
All-Girl Junior Varsity - Open to JV teams only with NO male Members
Co-Ed Junior Varsity - Open to JV teams with one or more male members
All-Girl Varsity - Open to all high school teams who are made up of all girls
Co-Ed Varsity - Open to all high school teams with one or more male members
College - Open to any college team (All Girl & Co-Ed Divisions)
DANCE DIVISIONS
SPLIT OF DIVISIONS *Youth &
Rec divisions will be divided by
skill level entered and may be
further divided by age at our
discretion of the event. Varsity
divisions will be divided first by
skill level entered and then by
school size. Divisions may be
added.
DANCE STYLES
Youth & REC - Non-scholastic teams, ages 15 and under
JAZZ
HIP HOP
Jr. High/Middle School - Open to all Jr. high/mid. school teams, 8th grade and under.
POM
KICK
Junior Varsity - Open to JV teams only
Varsity - Open to all high school teams
College - Open to any college team
If there are less than 3 dance
teams in any given style we will
declare the division OPEN (any
style).
*Dance teams may be all-girl or co-ed.
The National Federation of State High School Associations Spirit Guidelines (NFHS) & The American Association of
Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA) will serve as the foundation for all rulings. Basket tosses and similar
multi-based tosses are prohibited for elementary, middle school and junior high.
NEW THIS YEAR!! Based on feedback from last year’s competition, teams will be scored by 4 judges
using category score sheets (category judging). The CT STATE SCORE SHEETS will be used for this event.
QUESTIONS: If you have any questions regarding the rules & policies outlined for this event please contact us at
CCSUCheerleading@yahoo.com.
Devil’s Dare Details
COMPETITION SURFACES The competition and practice surface for cheer teams will be a cheerleading mat
measuring 42’ by 42’ (Colleges will perform on a 54’ by 42’ surface). Additional practice mats will be provided for prior to
the full performance mat warm-up. All skills must be performed on matted surfaces. Stunting, jumping, and tumbling
are not allowed outside these areas. Dance teams will compete on a hardwood gym.
JUDGING & SCORING
MUSIC
1. The CT state score sheets will be used for this event.
1. All music must be appropriate and suitable for
“family viewing”. A 5 POINT deduction will be assessed
for any music that is inappropriate in nature. A 10
POINT deduction will be assessed for profanity
(swearing/discrimination) in music.
2. Sample score sheets are available upon request.
3. Scoring is based on a tenth of a point.
4. Point Deduction and Safety judges will assess each
performance from beginning to end.
5. A head judge will oversee the panel and the point
deduction/safety judges.
2. One coach or representative must be present at the
music station. This person is responsible for
starting/stopping the music and MUST REMAIN in the
music area throughout the performance.
6. Decisions of the head judge are final and may not be
changed once placements are announced.
3. Music must be furnished on a high quality CD
designed specifically for music.
7. Coaches should not approach the judges table under
any circumstance.
4. A “back up” CD must be in the music area at the start
of the routine in case of malfunction.
8. Score sheets will be available after each awards
ceremony.
5. In the event team performance is interrupted due to
failure of the teams’ equipment or method, the team
must continue the routine or forfeit.
TIMING & ROUTINE FORMAT
1. Teams will have a maximum of 2:30 to compete
(College is 2:15).
2. For High School cheer teams, there will not be a time
limit for music in your routine, but you must have a
voice portion per changes in CT scoring.
3. Stunt Groups will have a maximum of 1 minute to
compete.
4. Timing will start with the first organized movement,
voice, or beat of music.
5. Routines must be appropriate and suitable for “family
viewing”. Crude or suggestive movements will result in
a deduction at the discretion of the head judge.
6. In the event team performance is interrupted due to
a failure of the tournament equipment, the team will be
allowed to repeat their performance at the discretion of
the head judge.
7. If it is decided by the head judge that a team will
repeat their performance they must perform it “full
out” from the beginning. Judging will resume from the
point at which the performance was interrupted. All
point deductions will carry over from the 1st
performance to the point of interruption. The point of
interruption is determined by the head judge.
8. Portable devices such as an iPod, iPhone, iPad may be
used however any notification interruption by said
device (call, text, voicemail alerts) will NOT be
considered a technical malfunction.
General Devil’s Dare Information
AWARDS
1. Every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place team will receive a placement trophy.
2. Stunt Groups placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will receive medals.
3. A Grand Champion will be announced for HS/College Dance and HS/College Cheer for a total of 2 Grand Champions.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
1. Registration fee is $120.
2. Teams must register by Friday, February 6, 2015.
3. Top Gun Stunt registration fee is $40 per stunt group entered.
4. Competition fees are non-refundable.
6. Please include up to 2 coaches on your roster. Only 2 coaches will be allowed in for free.
7. Mail forms with check or money order to the address on the form. Payment must be made out to “Brian Moore.”
8. Questions or changes in the number of participants should be emailed to CCSUCheerleading@yahoo.com.
9. The order of appearance will be emailed to coaches as a draft one week prior to the event.
10. The final order of appearance will be sent out on the Wednesday prior to the event – February 11, 2015.
11. Please inform families that we are unable to give out times until the final order is posted. Coaches should act as
liaisons between parents and CCSU Cheerleading for any questions regarding the competition.
12. Requests for division changes cannot be accepted once the final order is posted.
COMPETITION DAY
1. Teams MUST register together (as a group) with their coach/approved school official.
2. Each team member must have an official signed copy of the release in order to participate.
3. All release forms should be brought to check-in on the day of the event.
4. Final check in & warm-up times will be emailed to coaches on the Wednesday (February 11th) before the Devil’s Dare.
Coaches should verify times the day before the event.
5. Any last minute weather updates will be posted on our website, Facebook, Twitter, and/or be sent through group email.
6. Teams MUST appear for their warm-up or they automatically forfeit their warm-up.
7. General admission is $10. Children 5 and under are free!
Devil’s Dare Directions
The competition will take place in Detrick Gymnasium located in Kaiser Hall, which is on Kaiser Drive off of Ella Grasso
Blvd. Parking is available at Arute Stadium on Kaiser Drive and a parking garage located on Paul Manafort Drive. Busses
MUST park in the parking lot for Arute Stadium (they may NOT park alongside Kaiser Hall).
DIRECTIONS TO KAISER DRIVE (for all directions, Kaiser Drive will be your first left after the
Football Stadium):
From the East: Take I-84 West to Exit 39A to Rt. 9 South. Take Exit 29 off of Rt. 9 to Ella Grasso Boulevard. At the
end of the exit ramp, take a right turn to the University.
From the West: Take I-84 East to Exit 39A, to Rt. 9 South. Take Exit 29 off of Rt. 9 South to Ella Grasso Boulevard
and take a right turn to the University.
From the South (New York Area): Take I-95 North to I-91 North to Exit 22 North to Rt. 9 North. Follow
Rt. 9 to Exit 29, Cedar Street (Rt. 175). Proceed straight through the traffic light at the end of the ramp, onto Fenn Road.
At the second traffic light, take a left turn onto Ella Grasso Boulevard and the University.
From the South (Rhode Island Area): Take I-95 South to Rt. 9 (Old Saybrook). Take Rt. 9 North to Exit
29, Cedar Street (Rt. 175). Proceed straight through the traffic light at the end of the ramp, onto Fenn Road. At the
second traffic light, take a left turn onto Ella Grasso Boulevard and the University.
From the North: Take I-91 South to I-84 West to Exit 39A, to Rt. 9 South. Take Exit 29 off Rt. 9 South to Ella
Grasso Boulevard and take a right turn to the University.
DIRECTIONS TO GARAGE ON PAUL MANAFORT DRIVE
From the East: Take I-84 West to Exit 40, (Corbins Corner), take a left turn at end of exit ramp, and a right turn
at the next traffic light onto Rt. 71 South. Follow Rt. 71 South approximately 3 miles, until you make a left turn at the
traffic light onto Paul Manafort Drive. Proceed past the first parking garage and the Campus Police Station, then take a
left turn into the second parking garage.
From the West: Take I-84 East to Exit 35, Rt. 72 East (New Britain Exit). Follow Rt. 72 East to Rt. 9 North and
take Exit 29 to Cedar Street (Rt. 175). At the traffic light at the end of the ramp, take a left turn. Proceed to the second
traffic light, and take a right turn onto Paul Manafort Drive to the University. Take a right turn into the parking garage.
From the South (New York Area): Take I-95 North to I-91 North to Exit 22 North to Rt. 9 North. Follow
Rt. 9 to Exit 29, Cedar Street (Rt. 175). At the traffic light at the end of the ramp, take a left turn. Proceed to the second
traffic light, and take a right turn onto Paul Manafort Drive to the University. Take a right turn into the parking garage.
From the South (Rhode Island Area): Take I-95 South to Rt. 9 (Old Saybrook). Take Rt. 9 North to Exit
29, Cedar Street (Rt. 175). At the traffic light at the end of the ramp, take a left turn. Proceed to the second traffic light,
and take a right turn onto Paul Manafort Drive to the University. Take a right turn into the parking garage.
From the North: Take I-91 South to I-84 West to Exit 40 (Corbins Corner). Take a left turn at the end of the exit
ramp, and a right turn at the next traffic light onto Rt. 71 South. Follow Rt. 71 South approximately 3 miles, until you
make a left turn at the traffic light onto Paul Manafort Drive. Proceed past the first parking garage and the Campus
Police Station, then take a left turn into the second parking garage.
2015
DEVIL’S DARE
REGISTRATION FORM
School Name _______________________________________________________________________________
School Address ____________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Coach:____________________________________Asst.Coach______________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Phone:____________________ Cell:_________________ Email:____________________________________
DIVISION (Please check all that apply):
CHEER:
All-Girl
Co-Ed
DANCE:
Pee Wee
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Pee Wee
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Open
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Youth
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Youth
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Pom
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Junior High
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Junior High
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Jazz
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Junior Varsity 
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Junior Varsity 
Hip-Hop
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Varsity
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Varsity
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College
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College
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Category
Partner Stunt Group 1 Members:
1. _________________________
Partner Stunt Group 2 Members:
1. _________________________
Partner Stunt Group 3 Members:
1. _________________________
2. _________________________
2. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________
3. _________________________
3. _________________________
4. _________________________
4. _________________________
4. _________________________
5. _________________________
5. _________________________
5. _________________________
Number of Partner Stunt Groups: _____ x $40.00 = _____________
Registration Deadline is Friday, February 6, 2015.
All forms and fees must be submitted by the deadline.
***Checks must be made payable to: Brian Moore
Team Registration Fee: _____________
Total Registration Fee: _____________
Registration Forms can be faxed to: (860) 832-3754 “Attention Cheerleading” or mailed in to:
Brian Moore
26 Deerfield Rd
Waterford, CT 06385
2015 Devil’s Dare Team Roster
*Please send in with Registration Form*
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I hereby give the above students permission to compete in the event hosted by Central Connecticut State
University. I am verifying that each participant listed on the aforementioned roster is a student enrolled at
this school
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Principal/Coach Name (Print)
Date
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Principal/Coach Name (Signature)
Devil’s Dare Liability Release
Team Name:_____________________________________
In consideration of my minor child/ward (“my child”) being allowed to participate, in any way, in the Blue Devil
Cheerleading LLC’s annual cheerleading competition, herein after shall be referred to as the Devil’s Dare, I, the
undersigned, do hereby agree that:
1.
The risk of injury, to my child, from the activities involved with these programs is significant, including
the potential for permanent disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal
discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury dues exist: and,
2.
For myself, my spouse, and child, I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and
unknown, even if arising from negligence of the releasees or others, and assume full responsibility for
my child’s participation: and,
3.
I willingly agree to comply with the rules and conditions, for participation in the Devil’s Dare. If I
observe any unusual, significant concern in my child’s readiness for participation in this competition, I
will remove my child from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest staff member
immediately: and.
4.
I, for myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives,
and next of kin, hereby release Blue Devil Cheerleading LLC, it’s officers, officials, agents and/or
employees, Central Connecticut State University, Brian Moore, other participants, sponsoring
agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises and equipment used
to conduct the Devil’s Dare, with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to
person or property incident to my child’s involvement or participation in this competition, whether
arising from the negligence of the releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
5.
I, for myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives
and next of kin, HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS all the above releasees from any and all
liabilities incident to my involvement or participation in these programs, EVEN IF ARISING FROM
THEIR NEGLIGENCE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
I have read this Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement, and fully understand its terms, as
well as understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and
voluntarily without any inducement.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
PRINT NAME
DATE
Understanding of Risk: I understand the seriousness of the risks involved in participating in this program, my
personal responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations, and accept them as a participant.
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PARTICIPANT’S SIGNATURE
PRINT NAME
DATE
Devil’s Dare Emergency Medical Information
TEAM NAME: _______________________________________________________
* PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION CLEARLY*
PARTICIPANT’S NAME_____________________________________ D.O.B. _______________ AGE ______
ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________
STREET
TELEPHONE NUMBER (
CITY
STATE
ZIP
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INSURANCE COMPANY___________________________________ POLICY #__________________________
COMPANY ADDRESS _____________________________________SUBSCRIBER_______________________
*PLEASE LIST MAJOR ALLERGIES & MEDICATIONS WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF BELOW*
ALLERGIES
MEDICATIONS BEING TAKEN
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
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2.
CONTACT NAME ________________________________
RELATIONSHIP ____________________
TELEPHONE # ___________________________________
WORK #__________________________
CONTACT NAME ________________________________
RELATIONSHIP ____________________
TELEPHONE # ___________________________________
WORK #__________________________
In the event of an emergency, I authorize Blue Devil Cheerleading LLC, Central Connecticut State University,
its officers, officials, agents, and/or employees to obtain medical attention for my child. I understand that
staff will make every attempt to contact one of the above persons in a non-emergency situation.
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE:___________________________________________________________