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We know you have choices when selecting a competitive program for your child, and we are thankful you chose Zero Gravity Athletics (ZGA) this season! We have an extraordinary year planned for our athletes and are over-the-moon about meeting everyone at team selections! Please note, competitive cheer requires a significant time and financial commitment. We ask that you keep this in mind when registering your child for team selections. We form our practice teams from the athletes who attend team selections, and want to set each team up from the beginning for success! What to expect when planning to attend ZGA Team Selections: ★ Level appropriate clinics will be offered for tumbling, jumps, and stunts leading up to team selection week. ★ Team selection week will begin May 15th* and practice teams will be set by May 22nd. Each parent will receive a call after team selections have been made to inform them of which practice to attend during the remaining part of May. ★ Team selections will be very low stress and ran like a clinic. We will assess each athlete on their stamina, motions, dance, jumps, tumble, and stunting abilities. ★ The team selection schedule will be based off of age (as of August 31st, 2017) and current ability.* Experience is NOT NECESSARY to attend team selections. ★ If, for whatever reason, you’re unable to attend one of the scheduled team selection dates, please let us know so we can accommodate you. ★ A $95 registration fee will be due prior to participating in a team selection clinic. This fee will cover your team selection fee and May dues. $50 of this fee is eligible to transfer into a ZGA class credit if you choose that competitive cheer is not for you. ★ Placements to our practice teams are not considered final until choreography teams are set. *Please see pages 3 and 4 for details on day/time/cost information for clinics and team selection information.
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April 2017 Gulf Breeze Pre Tryout Clinics MONDAY 4/17, 4/24
WEDNESDAY 4/19, 4/26
430-6 - L1/2 Tumble & Jump
4:30-6 - L1/2 Tumble & Stunt
6-7:30 - L3+ Tumble & Jump
6-7:30 - L3+ Tumble & Stunt
May 2017 Gulf Breeze Pre Tryout Clinics MONDAY 5/1, 5/8
WEDNESDAY 5/3, 5/10
430-6 - L1/2 Tumble & Jump
4:30-6 - L1/2 Tumble & Stunt
6-7:30 - L3+ Tumble & Jump
6-7:30 - L3+ Tumble & Stunt
*These clinics are offered by The Funplex of Gulf Breeze to anyone, including school cheer athletes, not just those interested in ZGA!*
You may choose to pay per class at $15 a session, or choose the unlimited class option for $70. If you have any questions on what tryout clinic your child should attend, please don’t hesitate to ask. We are happy to help make sure everyone is on the same page with what to expect out of level and team placements. You can also take a look at the USASF age grid on the next page to see what age bracket your child falls in and ideas of what level appropriate skills will be focused on during clinics/expected for team selections. Please keep in mind that level placement for each athlete is completely up to the coaches discretion.
On May 1st, you can register for team selections by visiting our website at http://www.gozerogravity.com/ and clicking on the customer portal link. From there, you can create an account, sign all necessary waivers and agreement forms, and register for available team selections.
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ZGA Team Selections MONDAY 5/15
TUESDAY 5/16
WEDNESDAY 5/17
THURSDAY 5/18
SATURDAY 5/20
4:00-4:30 Ages 5-6
4:00-4:30 Ages 5-6
4:00-4:30 Ages 5-6
4:00-4:30 Ages 5-6
10:00-10:30 Ages 5-6
4:30-5:30 Ages 7+
4:30-5:30 Ages 7+
4:30-5:30 Ages 7+
4:30-5:30 Ages 7+
10:30-11:30 Ages 7+
5:30-6:30 Ages 7+
5:30-6:30 Ages 7+
5:30-6:30 Ages 7+
5:30-6:30 Ages 7+
11:30-12:30 Ages 7+
6:30-7:30 Ages 12-18
6:30-7:30 Ages 12-18
6:30-7:30 Ages 12-18
6:30-7:30 Ages 12-18
12:30-1:30 Ages 7+
On ZGA Team Selection Day, your child will need: ★ ★ ★ ★
athletic wear, hair tightly secured, cheer/tennis shoes completed online registration, including $95 payment copy of birth certificate (you may scan and email) completed athlete bio form (bring to your team selection)
2017-2018 USASF Age Grid (Athlete’s age as of 8/31/2017) Tiny Exhibition - ages 3-6
Tiny
Mini Level 1-2 - ages 5-8
Youth Level 1-5R - ages 6-11
Junior Level 1-5R - ages 8-14
Senior Level 1-5R - ages 11-18
Senior Level 5 - ages 12-18
International Open 5 - ages 14+
Level 1 - ages 5-6
Level 1-5 Skill Examples* Exhibition: for the beginner athletes, no requirements necessary.
Level 1: fwd/bwd rolls, cartwheel, roundoff, front/back walkovers
Level 2: front/back handsprings, front/back walkover connected to back handspring, round off back handspring series.
Level 3: 2+ connected back handsprings, jump combo connected to BHS, running front and back tucks, specialty (FHS/Front tuck pause) to tuck.
Level 4: standing tuck, standing BHS-tuck or layout, running layout, specialty (front tuck step out/whip) to layout or layout stepout.
Level 5: jump combo to tuck, standing full, standing BHS to full or double, running full or double, specialty pass involving additional twisting skills.
*Please keep in mind your skill set does not automatically determine your level placement. Teams will be formed to max out score sheets and meet stunting requirements for that level.
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2017 - 2018 FINANCIALS ZGA Monthly Dues run May 2017-April 2018. Dues vary based on team placement and potential discounts. Discounts can only be applied to monthly tuition. Tuition covers your weekly practices and team tumbling class. Remaining dues are fees paid out to companies (outside of ZGA) to cover the cost of: practice and competition uniforms, warm up, bow, choreography camp, skill building camp, and competition expenses.
Z G A F u l l S e a s o n* Monthly Dues W H O ALL ZGA ATHLETES
W H A T $95 May Dues
Team selection registration.
$50 (Half of uniform)
Uniform sizing - late May/early June
$135 Monthly Dues
June 1st - April 1st
$50 (Remainder of uniform)
Uniform pick up - Mid September
$175 (Half of uniform)
Uniform sizing - late May/early June
Exhibition/Tiny Teams
Mini, Youth, Jr. & Sr. L1-5 Teams $240 Monthly Dues $175 (Remainder of uniform)
June 1st - April 1st Uniform pick up - Mid September
All athletes are responsible for buying any white Infinity brand cheer shoe prior to their scheduled choreography. Any white cheer shoe is acceptable prior to that. *** Half Season Information will be provided in the Fall. Estimated cost for the season to be $1,500. *** DISCOUNTED TUITION OPTIONS *DISCOUNTS CAN NOT BE COMBINED, with the exception of siblings/boys!* $150 OFF 50/50 Discount
$250 OFF Full Out Discount
½ of season paid in Full season paid for June, remaining ½ in June. paid in November.
$300 OFF
$500 OFF
Love 2 Cheer Discount Sibling Discount For those who also cheer on a school or rec team.
Applied to 2nd ZGA athlete.
FREE Multiple*/Boy Discount 3rd child and ALL boys receive free tuition! *4th+ child will receive the sibling discount.
Please review this information closely so you are fully aware of what your expenses will be this season. We will have minimal ‘away’ competitions, but please keep in mind that the above fees do not include travel expenses. Although very rewarding, we understand that competitive cheer is a pricy sport. We will do our best to provide fundraisers and sponsorship opportunities to help alleviate some of the financial burden.
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2017 - 2018 ZGA Tentative Event Calendar Projected Date
Projected Event
Teams Attending
June-July
Practice Teams Begin Summer camps and clinics offered. Gym Closure - 6/30-7/9
All Full Season Teams Certain camps and clinics open to general public.
August
Choreography Mandatory Practices Begin
All Full Season Teams
September - October
Mandatory Practices
All Full Season Teams
November
Mandatory Practices 11/11 -Season Showcase Half Season Team Selections Gym Closure - 11/22-11/26
All Full Season Teams
December-January
Competition Season Begins Half Season Choreography Gym Closure - 12/22-1/3
ALL TEAMS
February
Competition(s)
All Full Season Teams
March-April
Competitions - to include 2 day and bidded events. Gym Closure - 3/19-3/23 End of Season Banquet
ALL TEAMS
May
Pre Tryout Clinics ZGA Team Selections
Open to general public.
Choreography sessions are MANDATORY to attend. Final dates will be sent out at least one month prior. All practices are considered MANDATORY one week prior to competition. Please keep this in mind when scheduling activities during the competitive season. Summer practices are semi-flexible when it comes to attendance. If you’re in town, you’re expected to be at practice. Once school begins, practices are considered mandatory unless you’ve made arrangements through your child’s coach to miss. If your child is sick (unless known to be contagious) or injured, he/she is expected to attend practice, even if they’re strictly observing.
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ZGA Athlete Bio Name Date of Birth Circle Preferred Location What school do you attend? Grade GB Niceville What other activities, sports, or clubs are you involved in? Please share the schedule, if known.
Have you previously cheered? If so, please share your most recent experience with us. Team/Program Position (Base/Spot/Flyer) Level (exhib./1-5) What level would you consider your overall cheer ability - stunts, jumps, and tumbling combined? Exhibition Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4.2 Level 4 Level 5 Open Are you interested in being a crossover to another Are you willing to carpool to team, if there were no additional expenses? our GB/Niceville location? YES NO
YES NO
Please tell us a little about yourself... T-shirt Size: Favorite Color: Favorite Snack/Treat: Favorite Drink: Any other interesting facts you’d like to share?
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