All our forms and information for 2013 Season!

1. The
University
of
Melbourne
Spirit
Cheerleading
Club
2013
Information
Pack
for
Members
melbspiritcheer@gmail.com
Hi
There!
Welcome
to
the
Melbourne
University
Spirit
Cheerleading
Club
for
2013.
This
is
just
a
welcome
PDF
that
contains
information
about
our
club,
cheerleading,
trainings
and
upcoming
competitions!
In
this
pack
you
will
find
a
number
of
useful
items
such
as
an
introduction
to
your
committee
members
for
the
year,
a
few
frequently
asked
questions
about
cheerleading
and
a
calendar
of
events.
Most
important
though
–
this
PDF
contains
documents
that
need
to
be
printed
out,
signed
and
returned
to
us!
These
documents
are:
− AASCF
2013
Student
Membership
Registration
− Melbourne
University
Sport
2013
Club
Membership
Form
− Melbourne
Spirit
Cheerleading
Team
Agreement
− AASCF
Waiver
− Photograph
and
Video
Release
Form

2. The
University
of
Melbourne
Spirit
Cheerleading
Club
2013
Information
Pack
for
Members
melbspiritcheer@gmail.com
LORA
EVANS
26
years
old;
currently
conducting
research
President
for
PhD
in
Wallaby
Epigenetics
Started
cheerleading
3
years
ago
after
taking
gymnastics
and
circus
classes
but
needed
to
push
myself
and
wanted
some
amazing
team
mates!
Adore
basket
tosses
–
I
love
throwing
people!
SARAH
GRIFFITH
19
years
old;
moved
from
Sydney
last
year,
Vice-­‐President
currently
studying
Science
planning
to
major
in
Psychology.
Competed
in
gymnastics
and
dance
since
I
could
walk
and
have
always
wanted
to
join
a
cheer
team!
Absolutely
love
that
feeling
before
the
routine!
KASS
TRAN
25
years
old.
Studying
Primary
Teaching.
I’ve
Secretary
don’t
dance
on
and
off
for
my
whole
life,
joined
ACU
cheer
on
a
whim
in
2011
and
the
rest
is
history!
I
love
the
team
atmosphere
and
that
incredible
feeling
when
a
stunt
hits
for
the
first
time!
CARISSA
PRISCILLIA
18
years
old.
Studying
science
with
plans
to
Treasurer
do
Chemical
Engineering.
Starting
dancing
when
I
was
in
year
7
trying
various
styles
from
ballet,
contemporary
to
hip
hop
-­‐
then
gave
cheerleading
a
go!
I
love
it
–
the
intense
but
fun
training,
getting
to
know
so
many
great
athletes
and
feeling
good
about
myself!
I
love
the
feeling
of
flying!
TALI
RYAN-­‐ATWOOD
20
years
old.
Studying
Arts,
double
major
in
Performance
Liaison
French
and
Italian.
Done
gymnastics
and
thought
Cheerleading
would
be
a
great
less
serious
way
to
continue
working
n
skills
so
joined
the
Uni
team.
I
Love
tumbling
and
learning
new
skills
and
the
way
cheer
forces
you
to
be
so
flexible,
strong
and
healthy!
TAJI
NIZAR
20
years
old.
Bachelor
of
Arts.
Although
Publicity
Officer
been
parts
of
sports
like
netball
and
swimming
never
tried
cheer
and
its
been
amazing
so
far!
I
enjoying
basing
some
of
the
best
athletes
I’ve
ever
worked
with.
Joining
MU
spirit
has
been
a
great
experience
and
I’m
privileged
to
be
part
of
a
great
team!
ABBEY
CLARK
21
years
old,
currently
studying
Bachelor
of
General
Assistant
Arts;
I’ve
done
gymnastics
all
my
life
and
wanted
to
try
something
a
bit
different
and
fun
that
would
allow
me
to
keep
up
fitness
and
tumbling
skills!
I
never
thought
I
would
enjoy
it
as
much
as
I
do!
I
love
scales!
I
think
they
are
just
the
prettiest
cheer
line.

3. The
University
of
Melbourne
Spirit
Cheerleading
Club
2013
Information
Pack
for
Members
melbspiritcheer@gmail.com
WEEK
DATES
ITEMS
DUE
COMPS
Winter
break
15/7
–
21/7
O-­‐week
S1
25/2
–
3/3
Winter
break
22/7
–
28/7
States
entries
1-­‐1
4/3
–
10/3
2-­‐1
29/7
–
4/8
Uniform
orders
ALLSTAR
BATTLE
1-­‐2
11/3
–
17/3
Membership
Fees
2-­‐2
5/8
–
11/8
1-­‐3
18/3
–
24/3
2-­‐3
12/8
–
18/8
WCC
STATES
1-­‐4
25/3
–
31/3
2-­‐4
19/8
–
25/8
Easter
Break
1/4
–
7/4
Full
training
fees
2-­‐5
26/8
–
1/9
1-­‐5
8/4
–
14/4
Uniform
orders
2-­‐6
2/9
–
8/9
1-­‐6
15/4
–
21/4
2-­‐7
9/9
–
15/9
Waivers
1-­‐7
22/4
–
28/4
WF
entries
2-­‐8
16/9
–
22/9
AASCF
STATES
1-­‐8
29/4
–
5/5
2-­‐9
23/9
–
29/9
Nats
entries
1-­‐9
6/5
–
12/5
Midsem
Break
30/9
–
6/10
1-­‐10
13/5
–
19/5
2-­‐10
7/10
–
13/10
1-­‐11
20/5
–
26/5
2-­‐11
14/10
–
20/10
WCC
SPIRIT
CHAMPS
1-­‐12
27/5
–
2/6
2-­‐12
21/10
–
27/10
S1
Swot
Vac
3/6
–
9/6
ASB
entries
S2
Swot
Vac
28/10
–
3/11
S1
Exams
W1
10/6
–
16/6
Waivers
S2
Exams
W1
4/11
–
10/11
S1
Exams
W2
17/6
–
23/6
WINTERFEST
S2
Exams
W2
11/11
–
17/11
S1
Exams
W3
24/6
–
30/6
S2
Exams
W3
18/11
–
24/11
AASCF
NATIONALS
IN
MELBOURNE
Winter
break
1/7
–
7/7
Summer
25/11
–
1/12
Winter
break
8/7
–
14/7
SUG

4. The
University
of
Melbourne
Spirit
Cheerleading
Club
2013
Information
Pack
for
Members
melbspiritcheer@gmail.com
COMPETITIONS
FOR
2013
WINTERFEST
–
All
Star
Cheer
and
Dance
Season
Starter
29th
&
30th
June
-­‐
GEELONG
ARENA,
110
Victoria
Street
Geelong
Nth
SOUTHERN
UNIVERSITY
GAMES
7th
–
11th
July
-­‐
Minderdome
Sports
Stadium
Cnr
Grevilliea
Rd
&
Dowling
St
WENDOUREE
(Ballarat)
AASCF
ALL
STAR
BATTLE:
Cheer
Edition
10th
&
11th
August
–
STATE
BASKETBALL
CENTRE,
291
George
Street,
Wantrina
South
WORLD
CUP
CHEER
AND
DANCE
–
States
17th
–
18th
August
-­‐
TBC
AASCF
ALL
STAR
CHEER
&
DANCE
–
States
21st
&
22nd
September
-­‐
MELBOURNE
SPORTS
AND
AQUATIC
CENTRE,
Aughtie
Drive,
Albert
Park
WORLD
CUP
CHEER
AND
DANCE
–
VIC
Spirit
Spectacular
19th
&
20th
October
-­‐
MELBOURNE
SPORTS
AND
AQUATIC
CENTRE,
Aughtie
Drive,
Albert
Park
AUSTRALIAN
ALL
STAR
CHEER
CHAMPIONSHIPS
–
Nationals
22nd
–
25th
November
–
MELBOURNE
CONVENTION
&
EXHIBITION
CENTRE,
1
Convention
Centre
Pl,
South
Wharf

5. The
University
of
Melbourne
Spirit
Cheerleading
Club
2013
Information
Pack
for
Members
melbspiritcheer@gmail.com
FEES
2013
MEMBERSHIP:
Student:
$20
(free
tee
if
sign
up
before
semester
starts)
Non-­‐student:
$30
(free
tee
if
sign
up
before
semester
starts)
UNIFORMS:
Training
tees:
$15
(free
if
sign
before
semester
1
starts)
Girls
level
1/2
MU
uniform:
$100
(inc.
skirt,
shell,
spanks,
halftop,
poms,
bow)
Boys
level
1/2
MU
uniform:
$60
(inc.
top
and
pants)
Shoes:
~$100
Girls
spanks
and
halftop:
$20
Bows:
$15
Poms:
$10
Girls
Spirit
uniform:
$50
(skirt
and
shell)
Boys
Spirit
uniform:
$50
(pants
and
top)
TRAINING:
(Estimated
as
of
Jan
2013)
Per
18
week
semester
period-­‐
Cheer:
$350
Pom:
$100
COMPETITIONS:
Semester
1:
Winterfest
(22-­‐23
June):
$25
Southern
Uni
Games
(8-­‐12
July):
~$100
Semester
2:
All
Star
Battle
(3-­‐4
August):
$45
(2
day
event)
States
(21-­‐22
September):
$30
Nationals
(22-­‐24
November):
$60
Group
and
partner
stunt
entries:
$10
per
athlete
/
$15
for
Nationals
(must
qualify)
***
Enter
Winterfest,
All
Star
Battle
and
States
at
start
of
year
for
$90
(save
$10)
***
OPTIONAL
EXTRAS:
MSC
crop:
$45
MSC
spanks:
$25
MSC
sports
bag:
$45
MSC
hoody:
$40
MSC
makeup:
$50
DON’T
FORGET:
Past
members
do
have
all
sorts
of
items
from
uniforms
to
bows
and
poms
that
they
would
sell
at
a
lower
cost!

6. The
University
of
Melbourne
Spirit
Cheerleading
Club
2013
Information
Pack
for
Members
melbspiritcheer@gmail.com
2013 STUDENT MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION
I would like to become a member of the Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation
AASCF is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of Cheerleading & Dance as a recognised &
respected athletic discipline & sport. Its aim is to encourage mutual co-operation & communication between
Squads to enable each to realise its own potential in its own style through the help and friendship of all.
AASCF Cheerleader & Dancer membership includes genuine Personal Accident Insurance for the
individual Cheerleader/Dancer. This is important not only for competition but also for all practice,
performances & other events the Cheerleaders/Dancers may attend through AASCF, any other organization.
Membership also allows you to immediately begin the AASCF Cheer & Dance levels program, earning you
patches, certificates, medallions & trophies.
The annual membership fee is A$10.00 per student, and covers you from 1st Feb 2013- 1st Mar
2014. You will receive a member’s card, patch and identification number for proof of your membership.
Cheque’s made payable to "Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation"
or pay electronically as per following page.
Students Address: Student Name:
Student D.O.B.:
Telephone:
AASCF membership number if you have
E-mail:
one from past years: # _____________
Cheer/Dance - Gym / School / Club / Studio
Name: _________________________________________
AASCF Membership ensures that you
receive all the latest news updates, Location: _______________________________________
events and opportunities, discounts,
support and advice and Genuine Coaches Name:
Cheerleading Personal Accident
Insurance cover through Sportcover
Australia P/L.
Parent/Guardian if under 18yrs Signed:
AASCF STUDENT AASCF
AUD $10.00
MEMBERSHIP PO Box 7012
Upper Ferntree Gully,
per student
JOIN / RENEW Vic, Australia. 3156
AASCF Membership data is 'personal data' for the purposes of data protection legislation.
Contact details for specific squads may be given for bonefide information requests about joining a local squad, or
possible opportunities for a member squad.

7. The
University
of
Melbourne
Spirit
Cheerleading
Club
2013
Information
Pack
for
Members
melbspiritcheer@gmail.com
AUSTRALIAN
ALL
STAR
CHEERLEADING
FEDERATION
Pty.
Ltd.
INTERNET
BANKING
&
CREDIT
CARD
PAYMENT
OPTIONS
Name of school/company/organization/athlete: __________________________________
Contact Name: ____________________________________________________________
Email address: ________________________________ Phone #: ___________________
Date of payment: _________________________
Name of event/membership/apparel: ___________________________________________
1/ Internet Banking
Commonwealth Bank Account Name: Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation Pty
Ltd
BSB: 063414
ABN: 28 125 837 452
Account: 10162593
(Please email with a copy of the Internet bank receipt)
2/
Credit
Card
Payment
Cardholders Name (Please Print): ___________________________________
Card details: A/C No: _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _
Expiry date: ___/___
Verification number (on back of card): _ _ _
Signature: _____________________________
Amount: $___________
Please circle one: MASTERCARD / VISA
(Credit card payments incur a fee of 2%)
Do you require a receipt? YES NO
Thank
you
for
your
support
AASCF – www.aascf.com.au or TEL - 03-9756 0014 FAX - 03 – 9758 2096

8. The
University
of
Melbourne
Spirit
Cheerleading
Club
2013
Information
Pack
for
Members
melbspiritcheer@gmail.com
MELBORNE
SPIRIT
CHEERLEADING
TEAM
AGREEMENT
I,
______________________,
as
a
member
of
The
University
of
Melbourne
Spirit
Cheerleading
team
understand
the
following
terms
and
conditions:
− I
will
be
at
all
training
sessions
that
I
have
committed
to
− I
will
be
at
training
at
least
10
minutes
prior
and
prepared
to
train
− I
will
wear
the
appropriate
attire
as
specified
by
club
rules;
including
no
jewelry
− I
will
respect
my
coaches
and
fellow
team
members
by
listening
at
all
times
and
performing
to
the
best
of
my
ability
− I
will
be
aware
of
everything
that
is
happening
around
me
and
focused
on
the
training,
especially
when
stunts
are
in
the
air
− I
will
be
aware
of
my
limitations
and
if
I
don’t
feel
comfortable
I
will
let
my
coach
know
immediately
− I
will
do
everything
in
my
power
to
ensure
I
know
any
routines,
counts,
stunt
sequences
and/or
skills
that
are
expected
of
me
− I
will
be
courteous
and
considerate
to
all
teams
and
athletes
at
competitions,
in
person
and/or
on
social
media
− I
will
notify
Melbourne
Spirit
in
writing
immediately
of
all
expected
tardiness
or
absences
− I
will
notify
Melbourne
Spirit
by
phone
immediately
of
any
unexpected
tardiness
or
absences.
− Notify
the
team
immediately
when
an
injury
occurs
so
changes
to
routine
choreography
can
be
made;
and
thereafter
ensure
I
prevent
from
re-­‐injuring
through
strapping
and
attending
physiotherapy
− At
competitions,
I
will
look
clean
and
presentable
and
act
in
a
way
that
would
be
deemed
appropriate
as
I
am
representing
the
University
of
Melbourne
− I
understand
that
no
absences
under
any
circumstances
are
permitted
3
weeks
before
any
competition
-­‐
if
I
am
sick
I
still
must
be
present
at
training
I
understand
that
if
I
do
not
adhere
to
these
terms
and
conditions,
action
will
be
taken
by
the
club,
which
could
result
in
forfeiting
my
membership
(and
any
monies
paid)
to
the
club
with
no
compensation.
NAME:
_________________________________________
SIGNED:
________________________________________
DATE:
__________________________________________

9.
The
University
of
Melbourne
Spirit
Cheerleading
Club
2013
Information
Pack
for
Members
melbspiritcheer@gmail.com
Melbourne
University
Spirit
Cheerleading
Club
Name:
Club
MEMBER
DETAILS
Name:
Mr
Mrs
Miss
Ms
Dr
Prof.
Given
name:
Family
name:
Postal
Address
Suburb
Postcode:
Phone
mobile:
Home:
Business:
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Sport
(MUS)
will
observe
the
requirements
of
the
Information
Privacy
Act.
We
collect
your
information
for
the
purpose
of
providing
you
access
to
our
sporting
facilities
and
services,
and
it
is
also
retained
for
the
development
of
a
Sports
Alumni
program
at
the
University
of
Melbourne.
By
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you
consent
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MUS
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your
information
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these
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If,
in
the
future
you
may
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to
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You
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of
Melbourne
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&
/
or
Course:
Student
/
Graduate
of
another
University
University
Other
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Type
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Fee:
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understood
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hereby
agree
to
the
policies,
procedures
and
rules
of
the
University
of
Melbourne
and
MU
Sport
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appear
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10. The
University
of
Melbourne
Spirit
Cheerleading
Club
2013
Information
Pack
for
Members
melbspiritcheer@gmail.com
AASCF Waiver/Release, Medical Release & Appearance form
PARTICIPANTS -- READ BEFORE SIGNING
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Participant Name D.O.B
School /Club /Gym Name ________________________________________ Coach Name ________________________________
In consideration of _____________________________, myself / my child, participating in any way at Australian All Star
Cheerleading Federation (AASCF) events & activities, the undersigned acknowledges, & agrees that:
I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian, do hereby grant permission for my son/daughter to participate in any 2013 Australian
All Star Cheerleading Federation Events.
I further acknowledge and understand and agree that by participating at AASCF events there is a possibility of physical illness or
injury (minimal, serious, and catastrophic) and that my son/daughter is assuming the risk of such injury by participating. I authorize
any representative of the AASCF or the event party to consent and authorize any medical attention, treatment, surgery or
administration of drugs by qualified and licensed medical personnel for my son/daughter, which may become necessary.
I understand I will be notified as soon as possible in the event of an emergency. I understand and agree that all expenses of such
treatment are my responsibility.
I agree to protect, defend, indemnify and hold the AASCF or the event party, including its staff, employees and sponsors from and
against any and all claims, demand, losses, suits, liabilities, costs, or other damages including court costs and attorney’s fees,
arising from any injury to, or death of son/daughter, the undersigned, or any other persons or damage to or destruction of property
arising out of or in connection with any damage to third parties occasioned by, incident to, arising out of, or in connection with my
son/daughter's participation.
I willingly agree to comply with the AASCF events stated & customary terms & conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual
significant concern in my child’s readiness for participation &/or in the competition itself, I will remove my child from the participation
& bring such attention of the nearest official immediately;
I understand the AASCF produces promotional material about the program. I understand that my son/daughter may be included in
videotape or photography taken during this event. I hereby grant the AASCF, its successors, assignees, licensees, sponsors, any
television networks and all other commercial exhibitors the exclusive right to photograph and/or videotape my son/daughter and
further to utilize my son/daughter's name, face, likeness, voice and appearance as part of the event, and in advertising and
promotion of the event.
Rules / Regulations
• No smoking, consumption of alcoholic beverages or use of illegal drugs allowed.
• The AASCF reserve the right to discipline any participant for unruly behavior or for conduct unbecoming to the event.
• Participants must respect all venue and facility rules and regulations.
• Participants must obey all rules and regulations set forth by the event.
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Cheerleading
1.
A
Brief
History
of
Cheerleading
Cheerleading
began
at
Princeton,
and
then
Minnesota,
Universities
as
an
all-­‐male
activity,
supporting
on-­‐
campus
sports
teams
in
the
late
19th
century.
Women
did
not
become
a
prominent
feature
in
cheerleading
until
WWII,
then
incorporating
gymnastics
and
dance
into
cheerleading
activities.
In
the
1960’s,
cheerleading
was
introduced
into
American
high
schools,
and
the
first
collegiate
cheerleading
competition
was
held.
Until
then,
cheerleading
was
primarily
an
activity
to
encourage
and
support
sports
teams,
and
competitive
routines
were
still
based
on
this
idea.
However,
cheerleading
has
since
become
a
sport
in
its
own
right,
with
elite
athletes
requiring
the
same
mental
and
physical
strength
as
those
in
any
other
sport.
Collegiate
cheerleading
in
the
USA
has
led
from
this
sideline
cheer
into
modern
competitive
cheerleading.
Over
the
years,
the
difficulty
of
stunts
and
tumbling
has
increased,
with
added
focus
on
synchronicity,
technique
and
performance
in
routines.
Cheerleading
is
now
a
major
sport
in
over
100
countries
worldwide,
and
we
look
forward
to
continuing
the
collegiate
tradition
at
the
University
of
Melbourne.
2.
Competitive
Cheerleading
in
Australia
Competitive
cheerleading
has
been
active
in
Australia
for
over
10
years,
though
it
seems
many
have
only
recently
discovered
it
here.
In
the
last
4
years,
the
number
of
cheerleaders
in
Australia
has
exploded,
with
Nationals
competitions
doubling
in
size
each
year.
There
are
many
competitions
run
in
Australia,
provided
by
several
companies.
In
Victoria,
there
are
two
competition
providers
–
Australian
All-­‐Star
Cheerleading
Federation
(AASCF)
and
World
Cup
Cheer
(WCC).
Southern
University
Games
has
also
offered
a
University
Cheerleading
competition
for
the
last
2
years,
and
is
expected
to
continue
to
do
so.
AASCF
is
the
largest
cheerleading
body
in
Australia,
and
provides
much
of
the
training
for
cheerleading
coaches
and
judges,
and
is
affiliated
with
the
International
All-­‐Star
Federation
(IASF)
and
the
United
States
All-­‐Star
Federation
(USASF),
leading
bodies
in
cheerleading
globally.
As
such,
our
club
and
all
of
our
members
are
insured
through
AASCF
against
personal
injury
acquired
at
training
sessions.
AASCF
offers
four
competitions
throughout
the
year:
-­‐ Winterfest:
the
first
competition
of
the
year,
held
in
June.
Winterfest
is
considered
by
most
teams
as
the
warmup
or
practice
competition.
The
atmosphere
is
always
very
friendly
and
supportive,
as
teams
test
out
their
routine
for
the
first
time.
-­‐ All-­‐Star
Battle:
this
is
a
new
competition
for
Australia,
following
the
USA
format
of
two-­‐day,
two-­‐chance
competitions.
Each
team
competes
their
routine
twice,
on
two
consecutive
days,
and
the
highest
aggregate
score
wins.
-­‐ States:
for
teams
that
cannot
travel
for
Nationals,
this
is
the
big
one!
For
all
others,
it
is
generally
considered
the
qualifier
for
Nationals.
There
is
always
a
giant
buzz
here,
and
the
competition
is
fierce!
-­‐ Nationals:
by
far
the
largest
competition
of
the
year,
held
over
four
days.
This
is
the
opportunity
to
see
the
best
in
the
country,
and
to
BE
the
best
in
the
country!
Winners
here
can
obtain
a
bid
to
go
to
international
competitions.
WCC
also
offers
a
number
of
competitions,
though
often
smaller
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-­‐ States:
as
with
AASCF
states,
this
is
a
big
competition,
and
an
opportunity
to
see
some
different
faces!
The
excitement
and
level
of
competition
here
is
just
as
high,
and
always
great
fun.
-­‐ Spirit
Championships:
similar
to
the
AASCF
Nationals,
this
is
the
big
one
for
WCC!
Though
not
as
big,
it’s
just
as
competitive,
and
a
win
here
can
also
win
an
international
bid.
Currently,
cheerleaders
are
able
to
compete
in
the
All-­‐Star
division
(for
anyone)
or
the
Scholastic
division.
Scholastic
teams
must
have
minimum
80%
members
be
currently
enrolled
students
at
their
educational
institution.
Melbourne
Spirit
primarily
fields
scholastic
teams,
but
will
consider
fielding
All-­‐Star
teams
if
there
is
enough
interest.
3. The
Routine
A
full
cheerleading
routine
lasts
for
2:30,
and
is
accompanied
by
high
energy
music.
The
routine
consists
of
four
main
categories:
a. Motions
b. Stunts
c. Tumbling
d. Jumps
Motions
refer
static
arm/leg
positions,
traditionally
used
in
cheers
with
pon
poms,
and
usually
incorporated
into
cheer
routines
within
dance
sections.
Motions
must
be
performed
in
a
fast,
snappy,
and
precise
manner,
so
elite
cheerleaders
will
practice
motions
daily
to
perfect
them.
They’re
also
important
in
stunts
and
jumps,
and
contribute
greatly
to
the
score
if
performed
correctly.
Some
popular
motions
are
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Stunts
are
the
distinctive
feature
of
cheerleading
–
the
bit
where
you
lift,
throw
and
catch
other
people
in
exciting
and
challenging
ways!
Stunts
always
have
at
least
one
flyer
(the
person
in
the
air,
being
lifted
or
thrown),
and
can
have
upto
four
bases
below
them.
A
Stunt
with
2
–
4
bases
is
called
a
Group
Stunt
and
the
base
positons
are:
-­‐ Back
spot:
stands
behind
the
flyer,
usually
holds
the
ankles
in
the
air.
Provides
extra
strength
and
stability
to
the
stunt.
Very
important
in
low
levels,
often
not
used
in
the
highest
levels.
Main
job
is
ensuring
the
safety
of
the
flyer.
-­‐ Main
base:
stands
(usually)
to
the
right
of
the
flyer,
holds
the
right
foot.
The
primary
contact/support
for
the
flyer,
except
in
two-­‐footed,
non-­‐twisting
skills
(e.g.
elevator).
-­‐ Second
base:
stands
(usually)
to
the
left
of
the
flyer,
holds
the
left
foot
(2-­‐footed
stunts)
or
shares
the
right
foot
with
the
main
(single-­‐leg
stunts).
Assists
main
base
in
the
lift
and
catch,
adds
additional
support/contact
to
flyer.
-­‐ Front
sport:
stands
in
front
of
the
stunt.
Can
assist
in
the
lift,
throw
and
catch.
Usually
provides
additional
support/contact
to
the
flyer
on
the
shins,
or
to
the
bases
on
the
wrists.
All
of
these
positions
are
important,
and
every
person
in
the
stunt,
bases
and
flyer,
must
put
in
equal
effort
and
concentration
to
ensure
the
safety
and
success
of
the
stunt.
Partner
stunting,
or
co-­‐ed
stunting,
always
has
just
one
base
and
usually
one
flyer.
The
main
base
can
be
assisted
in
the
lift
or
catch,
and
there
is
always
a
safety
spot
behind
the
stunt.
Partner
stunting
is
usually
a
male
base
with
a
female
flyer,
but
can
be
any
combination,
and
can
have
upto
four
flyers
in
the
air.
These
are
often
the
most
impressive
stunts,
and
score
the
highest
at
each
level.
Group
and/or
partner
stunts
can
also
connect
together
in
the
air
to
form
pyramids.
The
entire
team
is
usually
involved,
making
them
the
most
exciting
and
difficult
stunt
sequences
to
pull
off.
Added
complexity
is
achieved
through
the
use
of
transitions
–
the
movement
of
the
flyer
between
top
and
bottom
of
the
stunt,
and
into/out
of
the
stunt.
Flyers
do
not
have
to
be
small,
but
they
do
have
to
be
strong
and
flexible.
The
flyer
must
be
able
to
hold
strong
body
shapes
with
good
body
tension
so
that
they
are
stable
in
the
air.
Flexibility
is
important
as
flyers
are
required
to
pull
“lines”
in
the
air
–
essentially,
to
show
off
various
flexy
skills
whilst
standing
on
one
leg.
Some
basic
stunts
and
lines
are
listed
below.
Check
out
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Tumbling
in
cheerleading
refers
to
acrobatic
skills
such
as
rolls,
cartwheels,
handsprings
and
saults.
At
the
highest
level,
twisting
saults
and
flips
are
the
hardest
and
most
sought
tumbling
skills.
These
are
skills
which
anyone
can
acquire
with
the
right
training,
though
progression
is
usually
slower
if
you
don’t
have
a
gymnastics
background.
For
the
beginner
squad,
all
cheerleaders
will
be
expected
to
progress
towards
cartwheels
and
roundoffs
for
routines.
Front
and
back
handsprings
will
also
be
advantageous.
For
the
intermediate
squad,
cheerleaders
will
generally
be
required
to
have
a
standing
back
handspring,
and
to
work
towards
standing
and
running
tuck
saults.
However,
strong
bases
and
flyers
will
not
be
overlooked
due
to
a
lack
of
tumbling
ability.
Finally,
cheer
routines
always
involve
jumps.
There
are
four
jumps
in
cheerleading:
-­‐ Toe
Touch
-­‐ Herkie
(left
or
right
leg)
-­‐ Pike
-­‐ Backsault
In
beginner
cheer
(levels
1&2),
a
standing
back
tuck
is
not
allowed,
and
so
only
three
jumps
are
used.
At
all
levels,
toe
touches,
herkies
and
pikes
are
performed
in
the
same
manner,
and
so
a
level
one
team
can
produce
jumps
of
the
same
standard
as
a
level
6
team.
The
goal
of
every
cheerleader,
no
matter
which
level,
should
be
to
attain
perfect
jumps!
The
key
is
practice
practice
practice!