2019-20 all-star stunt...

ALL-STAR STUNT TEAMS 2019-2020 SEASON PACKET

Bayside Athletics/Bayside Cheer

GYM: 200 W Evergreen Parkway, ste. 203, Elkhorn, WI 53121

MAILING/BILLING ADDRESS: 406 Maple Lane, Williams Bay, WI 53191

719‐201‐3660 – [email protected]


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Bayside Contact Information

Mailing Address: Bayside Athletics/Bayside Cheer 406 Maple Lane Williams Bay, WI 53191

Facility Address: Our physical practice location 203 W Evergreen Pkwy, ste. 203 Elkhorn, WI 53121

Office Staff: [email protected] Send all vacation notices and/or planned practice absences; such as school concerts and school grade events; to this email. Billing and Financial Aid Information: William Matthews [email protected] We use William as a hired 3rd party accountant that handles account fees. He does not accept calls, only communicates via email. He does not work weekends, only Monday through Friday. Please give him 24‐48 hours to answer any email sent.

Director and Head Coach: Jessica Viss 719‐201‐3660 [email protected]

Bayside Athletics Social Media

BaysideAthletics.com Facebook: facebook.com/baysideathleticsinc Instagram: @baysideathletics



Inside Your 2018-2019 Season Packet Inside Your 2018‐2019 Season Packet ................................................................................................................................ 2

HELLO! ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

BAYSIDE CORE VALUES ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

MONTHLY TUITION AND ALL‐STAR STUNT FEES ................................................................................................................. 4

FUNDRAISERS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

PRACTICE POLICY ................................................................................................................................................................. 6

PRACTICE BEHAVIOR AND EXPECTATION ............................................................................................................................ 7

ATTENDANCE POLICY .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

VACATION DATES ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

SKILL POLICY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

SEASON COMPETITIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

COMPETITION SCHEDULE 2019‐2020 ................................................................................................................................. 9

PERFORMANCE EVENT SCHEDULE 2019‐2020 .................................................................................................................... 9

COMPETITION POLICY ....................................................................................................................................................... 10

TRAVEL AND EVENT POLICY . ............................................................................................................................................ 11

2019‐2020 ALL‐STAR DATES TO ADD TO CALENDAR ......................................................................................................... 13

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL .......................................................................................................................................... 14

CODE OF CONDUCT ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

BRAND POLICY ................................................................................................................................................................... 17

SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES AND AGREEMENT ................................................................................................................. 18

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY & PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................................... 19

FINAL DISCUSSION & SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................................... 21

FINAL AGREEMENTS & COMITTMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 25



HELLO! Welcome to the Bayside Family! We are so excited you have chosen us. If you’re a returning family, we’re happy to have you back. We look forward to making this next season even better than the season before.

The Bayside in Bayside Athletics is not our physical location. It is who we are; our gym atmosphere and our coaching style. Our teams, classes, and facility provide a safe harbor filled with Christ’s love and grace for both our athletes and their families to grow in. We encourage our athletes to try new athletic ventures, push their physical and mental limits, and to grow spiritually. Our goal is that when our athletes leave us they have gained life skills as well as increased their athletic abilities. Welcome to Bayside!

Our goal and mission for every athlete that enters our program is to develop them spiritually, mentally, and physically. Building our athletes up by helping them grow in confidence, strength, and become smarter athletes and better people on and off the competition mat.

BAYSIDE CORE VALUES The Bayside core values are our guiding principles in how we interact with each other. They will be followed and represented by our director, coaches, athletes and parents.

1. Faith ‐ Trust, belief, confidence, and conviction. Have complete trust in your heavenly creator and in your abilities to accomplish anything you put your mind to.

2. Integrity ‐ Do the right thing, all the time, even if no one is looking. 3. First Fruits ‐ Bring your best. Do all you do, with all of who you are. 4. Impact ‐ Make a positive impact on each other and the next generation. 5. Authenticity ‐ We are all created unique. Embrace your uniqueness and love and accept others for

theirs. Be real and genuine towards yourself and others. 6. Humility ‐ Regard others more highly than yourself. Be selfless; put others before your self‐interests. 7. Unconditional ‐ Love one another, give grace, and extend forgiveness as God has loved you.



MONTHLY TUITION AND ALL-STAR STUNT FEES All accounts are required to have a credit card and a credit card authorization form on file. Monthly tuition can be paid by cash, checks, and MasterCard or Visa credit cards. Cash and check payments must be paid prior to the end of the month or tuition will be automatically charged to your card on file, no exceptions.

The All‐Star stunt fees must be paid by check/cash. If paid by credit card, a service fee will be added. If fees are late an additional fee of $15 will be added to your account. If a check is returned with insufficient funds an additional fee of $30 will be charged to your account. If fees go over 15 days late, your athlete will not be able to attend practice until all fees are brought up to date.

Please call or email the office with financial questions, as your coach won’t be able to advise you on your account. In the event of a delinquent account, we will notify you immediately and we will require a check for the amount delinquent, in addition to the next month’s payment, due immediately – no exceptions. There will be no refunds made to anyone who is asked to leave the program, quits a team, or breaches contract.

BAYSIDE MEMBERSHIP FEES $50 due on the 1st of anniversary month Bayside has a membership fee of $50. Every athlete family at Bayside Athletics is responsible for this fee whether in All‐Stars or any of our offerings. The fee is due annually on the 1st of the month, in the month that you enrolled in classes at Bayside Athletics. An Example is I enrolled in March 2015, my membership fee is due March 1st each year I am active at Bayside Athletics.

USASF MEMBERSHIP FEES $30 due directly to USASF by November 1st. All athlete s that compete in stunt or elite team MUST be members of The U.S. All Star Federation (USASF). The USASF is the governing body for all star cheerleading and dance in the United States. All All‐star Athletes are required to hold their own membership and keep it updated to be able to be covered under all‐star insurance and to compete as an All‐Star Athlete. www.usasf.net ALL‐STAR STUNT TUITION FEES Tuition is due on the first of each month, starting in September 2019 – February 2020. Tuition fees can be paid by check, cash or cc, if not paid prior to the 1st of the month it will be auto‐deducted on the first of each month. Families are welcome to write out all tuition checks by month, postdate them for dates due, and the checks will be added to the accounts and deposited on the date the fees are due.

STUNT TEAM TUITION (Only)

September ‐ February: $75 due on the 1st of each month. This includes two hours of stunt instruction per week throughout the season.

OR



STUNT TEAM + TUMBLING TRAINING TUITION

September ‐ February: $115 due on the 1st of each month. This includes five hours of instruction per week throughout the season: 2 hours of team stunt routine, 1 hour jump/tumble practice, 2 hours of at level appropriate standing and running tumbling; plus online access to fitness strength training. Athletes are required to do strength training 2‐3 times per week on off ‘cheer’ days.

Please call or email the office with financial questions, as your team coach won’t be able to advise you on your account. In the event of a delinquent account, we will notify you immediately and we will require a check for the amount delinquent, in addition to the next month’s payment, due immediately – no exceptions. There will be no refunds made to anyone who is asked to leave the program, quits a team, or breach of contract.

ALL‐STAR STUNT COMPETITION FEES A onetime fee of $288.00 to be added to your account for the season. It can be paid off in one or multiple payments. All Stunt Group competition fees must be paid in full by Dec. 31, 2019.

Other fees associated with all‐star competition are due on the 15th of the month. All‐Star Fees can be paid by check or cash. If paid by cc there will be an additional transaction fee of 3% added. If not paid prior to the 15th of the month it will be auto‐deducted on the 15th of each month. All fees are mandatory unless noted.

All All‐Star Fees Include:

Uniform, Hair Accessories, Coaching Fees, Competition Fees, Banquet/Awards, and Practice Wear. To Be Purchased Directly:

Shoes‐white competition cheer shoes are preferred. Please speak to a coach prior to purchasing if you are unsure of the shoe.

USASF Athlete Registration (You Pay Directly To USASF by Oct. 31st) Optional Purchases Include:

Backpack (Due August 15th, $63)

Make‐up Kit &/or Fillers pieces are available. (Due Dec. 15th, Full kit $40)

Warm‐Up Jacket (Due Dec. 15th, $84)



FUNDRAISERS Fundraising is a crucial part of Bayside Athletics All Star programs. Participating will keep All‐Star individual

athlete costs down. Bayside holds individual, team, and corporate fundraising events throughout the year.

CORPORATE FUNDRAISERS are mandatory for all All‐Stars. If you do not want to participate, you will be

charged for what each athlete is accountable for selling or fundraising.

1. Support Bayside Year Round with Amazon SMILE – Support Bayside year round by purchasing

items with Amazon Smile: before you shop Amazon, go to: smile.amazon.com/ch/47‐3257170

then add your items to your cart and Bayside will receive a donation.

INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISERS offer each athlete an opportunity to raise funds directly for tuition fees. These

fundraisers are not mandatory, but rather voluntary. Account credits are not transferable to other gym

member’s accounts nor do they carry over into the next All‐Star season.

1. Yankee Candle Sales athlete receives 35% of net sales.

2. Shop with Scrips, a great cash back program with everyday retailers you use daily. Ask for details.

3. Double Good Popcorn athlete receives 45% of net sales.

4. Kringle Selling Fundraiser – November. Profit per Kringles sold varies based on number of Kringles

sold approximate $2‐3 profit each.

PRACTICE POLICY Each team will have five mandatory hours of practice per week. Additional class hours are an

additional cost to families and are not covered by the scholarship/financial aid program.

In the event of inclement weather, the Bayside Staff will do our best to reschedule the practice. During holiday closures, or if practices cannot be rescheduled, no refund of tuition will be given. On weekdays, any closures will be announced on our Facebook page no later than 4PM.

Athletes must be present for all practices the week of competition or the coach and/or director has the right to pull them from that competition.

Athletes will receive practice wear to be worn at practices. No other gear is to be worn during team practice times. Similar to athletes of teams worldwide in almost every sporting event, it is important for the team to look the same and feel like a team. In the event that an athlete loses a piece of their practice wear, you will be required to replace the item immediately at your cost.

Accounts must be current to participate. See payment policies for protocol. Athletes sitting out for non‐payment must attend workouts for conditioning until fees are brought up to current if they intend to return at any time during the season.



PRACTICE BEHAVIOR AND EXPECTATION Be early ‐ Athletes should arrive 10 minutes early to be able to hit the mat on time.

Work hard and have a great attitude no matter what.

Leave all your worries in the parking lot.

Honor your team by contributing more than you consume.

Raise the expectation of yourself before doing that for others.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Our Attendance Policy has been designed for the most efficient team preparation possible. We

understand that you have families and many of you enjoy spending time away on vacation or for holidays, and we want to ensure that is possible. To similarly ensure the progress and success of our teams, we will use the following guidelines for attendance and absences:

o ABSENCES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AHEAD OF PRACTICE TIME, never the day of. Please try to plan your vacations during our scheduled closing dates. In the event that your athlete will miss for a vacation, school event, etc., please email the office in advance so we can pass that information onto the team coaches.

o There are no excused or unexcused absences, all absences are absences. o Absences will be limited to the following:

Up to four absences between September – February If an athlete misses more than 45 minutes of a practice, it will count as one HALF

absences. It is important that athletes are on time for each practice and competition. o In the event that an athlete misses more than the allotted absences, the athlete will be in

breach of contract and could be removed from their team(s). This decision is not made lightly. The Bayside Athletics’ team of coaches will review overall commitment level of the athlete and the parent. If the athlete’s or parent’s level of commitment jeopardizes the team’s ability to effectively practice or perform the athlete will be removed from the team.

This attendance commitment is for the entirety of the 2019‐2020 All‐Star seasons and is designed for the most efficient team preparation possible.

Your athlete’s attendance commitment includes choreography camp and all competitions for the season, including bid competition at the end of the season.



VACATION DATES According to our attendance policy please plan your family vacations around the dates the gym will be closed.

July 4‐12: Closed for Summer Break

Sept. 2: Closed for Labor Day

Nov. 25‐29: Closed for Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 23, 2019 –Jan. 1, 2020: Closed for Winter Break (Back to practice Jan 2, 2020)

SKILL POLICY

Athletes are expected to maintain and level up the skills that placed them onto their team and level.

We understand that athletes will have struggles with skills and this is part of the learning process. To keep our teams competitive and our athletes safe and progressing, we will adhere to the following policy:

o If an athlete loses a skill thrown at evaluations/placements, there will be communication directly from the coach to the parent/family.

o The athlete will be required immediately to continue their one required tumbling class PLUS an additional weekly class and attend offered clinics at the cost to the family until the skill is regained.

o If after 30 days, the athlete has not regained the skill, Bayside will determine if it is in the best interest of the athlete and the team to move them to a different team.



SEASON COMPETITIONS Teams will attend competitions within the months of January‐February. Stunt teams will attend all the same events this season: 3 local competitions, 2 showcases, and 1‐3 performances. All athletes (and parents) are expected to stay for all team and stunt performances and support each other as ONE ANGEL ARMY.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE 2019-2020 This is the Competition Schedule for 2019‐2020. Athletes and Parents are required to stay and support ALL BAYSIDE TEAMS that are competing. Once you check‐in, you and your athlete are required to stay and watch until the last team competes and your team holds awards.

1/11/2020 Badger Championship, West Allis Stunt Comp #1 2/15 ‐ 2/16 Duel in Dells, WIS Dells Stunt Comp #2 2/23/2020 Madtown Challenge, Madison Stunt Comp #3

PERFORMANCE EVENT SCHEDULE 2019-2020

September 21: Walk to End Alzheimer’s performances & support, All teams to attend October TBA: Performance BUCKS (does costs for ticket entry, $28‐32 per person) November 1 or 8th: Showcase, Team Pictures December TBA: Performance UW Whitewater (does costs for ticket entry $5‐8 per person) January TBA: Performance (might costs for admission ticket entry) March Date TBA: Showcase



COMPETITION POLICY All athletes are required to be at all Bayside Athletics team event performances and competitions, lack to abide by this policy will be a breach of contract.

Athletes must be present for all practices the week of competition or the coach and/or director has the right to pull them from that competition.

All athletes are required to stay and support ALL BAYSIDE TEAMS that are competing that day and must stay for their own team’s awards. Keeping a positive, high energy cheering/support section when every athlete walks onto the competition mat is huge to both Bayside and all our athletes. Thanks for helping make our competition day full of community.

Please ensure that athletes are on time, this mean arriving 20‐30 minutes before Coaches check‐in. All athletes MUST be fully ready before their coach’s check‐in time. Hair and make‐up details will be posted on the team competition page. Athletes with improper hair or make‐up will be required to fix it prior to competing.

COMPETITION DAY GEAR Athletes must have their Bayside Backpack and Bayside Warm‐Up Jacket at each competition to unify our group and impact our presence in each arena. The Bayside Team Jacket is the ONLY cover‐up allowed at competitions, no other shirt unless otherwise noted from a coach is allowed. Athletes must wear their jackets when eating to protect their uniform.

NO JEWELRY is allowed at competitions as per USASF guidelines. Athletes will be required to remove all jewelry prior to warm up. Please note this for timing if getting new piercings, etc.

FINGERNAILS must be trimmed to a safe length. Long nails, whether real or fake, will not be allowed due to the safety issues it causes for the athlete and other athletes on the floor. Coaches will trim nails if necessary to keep athletes safe. NO nail polish on competition days.

It is the responsibility of each family to book their own hotels and travel for any out of town competitions. Bayside Office will send out hotel information for all competitions by end summer (earlier if we are able). Room blocks will fill, so please book immediately.

At the competition, the first priority for the athlete and the family of the athlete is that we are there to compete and there for our team. Please wait to make plans with family/friends until you have a final schedule. Also note that teams will do team dinner sometimes as a fun way to bond and grow together.

Please block off the FULL DAYS of the competition, plan on each competition taking the entire day from approximately 7AM‐10PM. Coaches do not receive schedules of performance times until the week before the events in most cases.



TRAVEL AND EVENT POLICY It is a privilege to be part of Bayside Athletics. Bayside Athletics believes the culture of our gym is not exclusive to when athletes are on Bayside Athletics business at practice, events, or competitions. Athletes are expected to uphold the integrity of the brand and positive culture throughout their time registered as athletes with us, in uniform or not. This includes operating with our core values in mind.

Bayside Athletics expects our athletes, parents, and supporters to uphold high standards for our gym image

at all times. This includes when we’re traveling at events, in hotels, on trains, in airports, planes, and more.

We respect the excitement involved with travel and events, and we want our athletes to have a great time.

But it must be done in a way that is not disruptive or disrespectful to others.

Examples of our behavior expectations are listed here. This is not a full list, but will give an idea of how we

expect our athletes and families to conduct themselves while at or headed to a Bayside event and/or

competition.

1. The Bayside Athletics uniform may not be used for any other activity besides competition or official Bayside activities. (i.e.‐ it cannot be worn as a Halloween costume or to a cheer themed birthday party).

2. PDA in uniform or branded clothing is not permitted. PDA is determined by the discretion of the gym staff, but will generally allow for “all‐age” appropriateness such as hold hands or a normal hug. We ask all of our athletes to set a positive example for appropriateness in public places and respect the young athletes in our surroundings. Team coaches and gym owners reserve the right to take corrective action should this become necessary.

3. Curse words are not a part of the culture at our gym. While we know things “slip”, it is expected that all athletes, regardless of age, NOT engage in language that could be classed as curse words or otherwise offensive to others. This includes playing music with lyrics that include that language within earshot of others. Team coaches and gym/studio owners reserve the right to take corrective action should this become necessary.

4. Absolutely NO smoking, vaping, or alcohol is permitted to be held or consumed by any athlete or coach in uniform or branded clothing, even if they are of legal age. Failure to comply with this rule can result in immediate dismissal from the program at the discretion of the gym/studio directors.

5. Any athletes caught engaging in illegal activities while in uniform or branded clothing, or while on official Bayside Athletics trips for competition, will be dismissed from the team immediately per our zero tolerance policy.

6. Parents/Guardians: PLEASE SUPERVISE YOUR CHILDREN. Coaches are not responsible for watching athletes at all times. They oversee them during the warm‐up and compete times only. Outside of that, it is the parent/guardian responsibility to see that their children are acting in accordance with all gym/studio policies.



7. Where hotels are required, there must be a parent in every room, no exceptions. We expect excellent behavior at all hotels and restaurants as we travel with the team. For example, running around and playing games in the hotel hallways and lifts late at night will not be tolerated. Be a great representative of yourself and the Bayside brand.

8. Hotel arrangements are to be booked by the parent at the location decided by Bayside. Teams stay as one at overnight competitions.

9. Proper travel attire will be discussed with each team prior to an out of town competition.

10. Keep acceptable volume levels in competition venues & hotels; this includes but is not limited to hotel rooms, hallways, restaurants, and lobbies. That applies to loud chatter in hallways, loud music/parties in rooms, jumping up and down, slamming doors, etc.

11. Control movement in crowded areas such as check‐in areas at hotels, competition venues, etc. This is especially true when people are walking from many different directions, having bags or luggage in tow, and/or there are young children nearby. In other words, don’t run around hotels, skip, tumble etc.

12. Athletes moving independently within competition venues & hotels should always be reachable by phone. If you are a parent or guardian with responsibility for athletes, please know where they are and be able to reach them at any moment, day or night.

13. If you’re in a place where quiet is expected… like quiet car on a train, or a plane, or wherever… be quiet.

14. If you’re a parent and want to have alcohol— that’s fine. But we ask you do so within respectful limits.

15. Do not cause damage to any property. (i.e.‐ hot tools for hair set on carpet or plastic, tape/tacks in walls or doors, food stains, etc.) Damage caused to hotels, venues, etc. will be the sole responsibility of the persons who cause the damage. Bayside Athletics will not cover damage costs for this.

16. During events, do not move through spectator areas while a team is performing. Wait until between routines to move.

17. During events, athletes should not be allowed to run around, tumble, etc. in open areas where spectators, athletes, or coaches may be walking.

18. During events, parents and guardians may not approach the Event Producer or its representatives to inquire about any items related to the gym such as scoring, deductions, penalties, financial transactions between the gym and the EP, etc. Parents can, however, ask the EP or its representatives for assistance within the normal realms of what a consumer would ask. This includes asking for directions, assistance with seating, or general customer service elements. All interactions with the Event Producer and their staff and venue staff are expected to be made with utmost respect and care for the Bayside brand image EVEN if the communication is not going the way you wish for it to go.



2019-2020 ALL-STAR DATES TO ADD TO CALENDAR

September 2: Bayside Closed for Labor Day

September Date TBA: Competition Stunt Day Camp

September 21: Walk to End Alzheimer’s performances & support, all teams to attend

October 26: Trunk or Treat

October TBA: Performance BUCKS (does costs for ticket entry, $28‐32 per person)

November 8: Diaper Drive for Food pantry at Showcase/Team Photos

November Dates TBA: Kringle Selling Fundraiser

November 25‐29: Closed for Thanksgiving

Dec TBA: Competition Season Parent Meeting

Dec. 23 2019 – Jan 1, 2020: Closed for Winter Break December TBA: Performance UW Whitewater (does costs for ticket entry $5‐8 per person)

January TBA: Performance (might costs for admission ticket entry)

January 11: Competition West Allis, WI

January Dates TBA: Optional Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser. You earn 45% of your sales

February 15: Competition WIS Dells, WI

February 23: Competition WIS Dells, WI

March TBA: Annual Season Celebration March TBA: Season End Showcase



COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL Communication is extremely important to us. The following communication from Bayside will be regular and it is important that you read all details.

Bayside will communicate by means of:

Facebook Page

Monthly “Angel Echoes” email blast, sent on Mondays (not holidays)

Website, Team Pages updated weekly

Competition Week:

Initial & Final itinerary will be found on the secured team pages of website and under Bayside’s Facebook Events

Any schedule changes after the final itinerary is sent will be announced via Facebook

It is our top priority to give you the fastest communication possible. Please communicate in the following manner to ensure you receive quick, effective communication from our staff and our office.

1. Team Coach/Staff

Any items regarding practice or class

Any questions about athlete‐specific progress and updates

Information regarding an athlete being late for practice

2. Bayside Office

Any team issues not first resolved by the team coach/class staff. We will direct any team and class related questions to the coach first.

Information regarding absences and questions regarding make‐up classes

Questions regarding the parent portal ‐ class registration, charges, etc.

Questions regarding competition details, schedules, and hotels

Any other administrative question or question not first resolved by the Team Coach or Class staff

3. Director Jessica Viss

Any issues not first resolved by Office Staff

Any questions regarding late payments, billing or financial policies that cannot first be resolved by the Bayside office.

Any problems with a member of the Bayside staff not first resolved by speaking directly with the staff member

Please allow at least 24 hours for a reply and respect that our coaching staff and office staff have families and lives. Please call, text, and email during normal hours (8am‐7pm).



CODE OF CONDUCT Our Code of Conduct is centered on our Core Values.

1. Punctuality is a MUST. All athletes must arrive at all practices, competitions or any scheduled event on time.

2. Athletes are required to arrive at scheduled practices no later than 10 minutes prior to start time. If you’re not early, you are late. As this is a critical life skill to learn and the team depends on everyone’s full attendance, there are no exceptions here.

3. We want our All‐Stars to use the gym as often as possible, but no child should be dropped off at the gym unsupervised. Bayside is not a babysitting service, so please ensure your athletes and tumblers are picked up ON TIME after practice.

4. Appropriate practice wear is required at every practice. This is your responsibility.

5. Personal items (cell phones, school bags, gym bags, etc.) may not be on or near the practice floor. They must be put into your team bag and off the floor neatly tucked away.

6. Crossover Policy: if you are asked to be a crossover athlete you will be responsible for the crossover fees in addition to your regular tuition. You have the right to pass.

7. Cheerleaders, tumblers, staff and coaches are allowed in the gym. Parents are not allowed in the practice area unless invited.

8. The coaches reserve the right to close practices at ANY time for ANY reason.

9. All team and routine decisions are left to the discretion of the coaches.

10. Please feel free to talk to your coach about anything; remember to do it at the appropriate time. See protocol above, along with time limits and preferred methods.

11. Athletes need to be able to physically and mentally perform all aspects of competitive cheerleading. Therefore, you have a duty to yourself and your team to maintain good eating habits by eating plenty of nutrient dense foods, limiting sugars, staying hydrated, committing to stretching homework and other skills based upon requests outside of practice, and overall general champion athlete habits.

12. Think before you tweet or post. Never post any negative comments on social media. Bayside Athletics strictly enforces its Social Media policy at all times with both parents and athletes. You are representing yourself, your family, your school, your team, and the Bayside brand. Be responsible and respectful no matter what.

13. NO GOSSIP ‐ We won’t do it, and neither should you. We will always communicate and remain vigilant about listening to needs. Do not resort to drama, gossip, guessing out loud, sub‐tweeting or posting, venting, or anything else that even hints at it:

14. NO GOSSIP about any other teams (All‐Star or school). When in doubt, follow the communication protocol above.

15. NO GOSSIP about a child on your team or another team. When in doubt, follow the communication protocol above.

16. NO GOSSIP about coaches and staff. It is much better to address a problem than to listen to idle gossip. When in doubt, follow the communication protocol above.



17. No profanity or abusive language. We won’t use it and neither should you.

18. Athletes once at practice are on coaches’ time and are not to go in and out of the front area.

19. Practices may be changed or added at any time during the season. It is the parent’s responsibility to know what is going on with your team. Check your emails and the website regularly because we send a TON of helpful information out this way. Chances are, before you call, the answer to your question may already be in your inbox or on the website. Follow the above communication protocol if you have questions, and also follow us on Facebook for updates. Your Team Rep or Coach may also set up secret Facebook Groups, Remind Texts, or other systems to assist in passing along relevant information to you. Know where to find information so you can contribute to the team and not just be a consumer of the team. Don’t be “that one” who texts out of hours and wants to know where to be and when because you failed to read the 3 emails, 2 texts, and post in the group.

20. Because this is a team sport, please recognize that withholding a child from a practice or a competition should never be used as a form of punishment. It impacts the entire team who otherwise has no voice. If discipline at home is needed, please consider other parenting strategies that do not impact the other athletes.

21. We believe in teaching time management and great work ethic. Athletes and tumblers should be able to handle school work and All‐Star practices. Homework is not an acceptable excuse for missing practice, even during testing weeks.

22. Parents, relatives, friends and athletes/tumblers are never allowed to speak with competition officials for any reason. DO NOT ever call an event producer at any time. Instead, refer all questions to Bayside.

23. Parents are never allowed to represent Bayside Athletics under any circumstances concerning accommodations, competitions or any other situation.

24. Decisions made by the coaching staff are final and not negotiable.

25. If a problem arises between you and a teammate or another parent, first bring a confidential request to the Coach. You do not need to disclose the details of the issue unless you want to at that time. The team rep will then liaise and assist with setting up an appointment to address the problem with all parties involved at a meeting with your coach and the All‐Star Director.

26. Anonymous emails/letters/texts/twitters, etc. will be ignored.

27. Bayside Athletics maintain the right to refuse services at any time.

28. Due to the adaptive nature of our sport and industry rules, as well as our continued efforts to improve upon your experiences, all Bayside Athletics Policies, Protocol and Procedures may change at any time. The latest version of Bayside Terms, Conditions and Policies will be on its website www.baysideathletics.com. By Agreeing to this document, you agree to stay informed of any changes throughout the season.

29. Bayside Athletics has a Zero Tolerance policy on all illegal consumption of tobacco, alcohol or drugs, or any illegal activity including while an athlete may consider themselves on “their own time.” If it involves the law and it’s proven, athletes will be removed from the program without refund and without delay. Don’t even think about it.



BRAND POLICY

Bayside Athletics has specific rules and guidelines in all matters that relate to the overall Bayside Athletics

Brand. These brand policies are in effect for members and non‐members alike at all times.

1. The use of Bayside Athletics Name/Logo (or its affiliated brands) on social media, clothing, apparel, or

other design is strictly prohibited without express written permission from the company owner(s).

This includes team gift items. All internal and team gift items as well as retail items will be sourced

and managed via the gym/studio only.

2. All Bayside logos and brands are protected. They may not be duplicated, copied, or imitated in any

format. If you want to include logo/name branded items for goodie bags, sponsors, or other ideas,

please coordinate with the Director for more information.

3. All spirit items must be approved by Bayside Athletics Owner. The owner(s) have sole authority on

apparel designs (this includes sponsored items also). Coaches are unable to issue an approval.

4. Bows, t‐shirts, bags, blankets, etc. with an identifiable icon that have not been purchased through

the Bayside ProShop or other pre‐approved method are not permitted. Teams will not be allowed to

wear or use as a group.

5. Anyone that attempts to sell or give away items with Bayside logos or likenesses will be in violation

of our policy. This is considered trademark infringement and it violates our brand policy. Consider

this fair warning and assistance in helping you avoid court fees and penalties.

6. Parents may NOT solicit money to buy spirit items, goody bag items or any other non‐mandatory

items.

7. Use of Bayside Athletics name (or its affiliated brands, BA, or its likeness) in social media profile

names is prohibited. (i.e.‐ @Bayside_Sam would not be allowed as a profile name).

8. Use of any Bayside branded clothing, practice wear, uniform, etc. while promoting any other product

is prohibited. (i.e.‐ Athletes cannot wear Bayside uniforms or practice wear in images used to

promote any other product such as bows or hair products).



SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES AND AGREEMENT Below are the current and official Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics Social Media Guidelines, which will continue to evolve as new communication platforms, tools and technologies, become available. Have you seen behavior or content that is not in keeping with these guidelines? Report inappropriate content via email: [email protected]. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you may report it via our general contact us form and title your subject Anonymous Social Media Report. We will ignore all other types of anonymous reports.

Introduction Whether or not an employee, athlete, parent of participant, or any other directly or indirectly related participant of Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics chooses to create or participate in a blog, online social networks or any other form of online publishing or discussion is his or her own decision. However, emerging online collaboration platforms are fundamentally changing the way employees and brands work and engage with each other, customers, and partners.

Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics is increasingly exploring how online discourse can empower its people as professionals, innovators and citizens. These individual interactions represent a new model: Not mass communications, but masses of communicators. Therefore, it is very much in Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics’ interest—and, we believe, in each employee’s, athletes, and participant’s own interest—to be aware of and participate in this sphere of information, interaction and idea exchange.

Executive Summary The internet and relevant social apps are permanent, including the ones that appear to disappear, such as SnapChat. Postings and engagement are a reflection of you and the brands others opt to associate you with, including Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics. Therefore, it is imperative that we all respect the power of this platform. Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics’ social media policy is in place and you must abide by the following rules, which may be updated and agreed upon by notice to you in writing at any time from Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics:

1. Know and follow the Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics’ Code of Conduct and Ethics. And know and follow your own moral, ethical guide.

2. Employees, Athletes, Participants and Parents of Participants are personally responsible for the content they publish on all social networking sites, apps, review and rating sites, photo/video sharing services, e‐commerce sites, social news/bookmarking sites, virtual worlds, blogs, wikis or any other form of user‐generated media. Be mindful that what you publish will be public for a long time, perhaps in perpetuity; protect your privacy.

3. Write in the first person, identifying yourself ‐ name and, when relevant, role at the gym when you discuss Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics related matters. You must make it clear that you are speaking for yourself and not on behalf of Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics.



4. If you publish content such as a blog or social feed outside of Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics and it has something to do with the gym or subjects associated with Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics, use a disclaimer such as this: “The views on this site are my own and don’t necessarily represent those of Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics.”

5. Respect copyright, fair use and financial disclosure laws.

6. Do not provide the Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics’ confidential or proprietary information. If in doubt, ask permission to publish or report on communications that may be meant to be private or internal.

7. Usernames may not indicate your affiliation with Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics.

8. Respect your audience. Do not use ethnic slurs, personal insults, obscenity, or engage in any conduct that would not be acceptable in the workplace, in the gym, classroom, or at home. Also show proper consideration for others’ privacy and for topics that may be considered objectionable or inflammatory.

9. We have a zero‐tolerance bullying policy. Do not be a bully, and report it if you see it. Period.

10. Be aware of your association with Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics in online social networks. If you identify yourself as a Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics employee, athlete, parent, or other related individual, ensure your profile and related content is consistent with how you wish to present yourself to colleagues, customers, partners and suppliers. Also ensure your content is reflective of our brand and mission.

11. Do not pick fights, be the first to correct your own mistakes, and don’t alter previous posts without indicating that you have done so.

12. Try to add value. Provide worthwhile information and perspective. The Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics’ brand is best represented by its people and what you publish online can either enhance or detract from it.

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY & PROCEDURE As a USASF Member program, Bayside Athletics considers the safety and wellbeing of the youth in our

programs a top priority. We prohibit abuse and strive to proactively address reports of this type of conduct,

even if it means that someone will be embarrassed or upset. We want to hear about problems or concerns,

and we will strive to act on them in a fair way in accordance with our policies. We will report suspected

abuse to the proper law enforcement agencies.



POLICIES & PROCEDURES: Bayside has adopted the following Policy and Procedures in an effort to provide a

safe environment for our coaches, athletes, and their families.

1. The Coach hiring and Volunteer appointment process shall include the following:

a) Application – Every coach and volunteer working with youth must complete our

organization’s written application that sets forth appropriate background information,

requires disclosure of any prior claims or allegations of sexual abuse or other inappropriate

conduct, and provide the names of at least two individuals as references.

b) Screening – A designated representative(s) of the organization will interview each

prospective coach/volunteer.

c) Background Check – All current and potential coaches will be subject to a background check,

including appropriate inquiries regarding any previous record of sexual abuse or other unlawful

activity. This background check will be updated at least every two (2) years for each coach.

2. An Abuse Prevention Orientation shall be conducted annually: A member of our management

team will review this policy with coaches, volunteers and parents each year. The Positive

Coaching Alliance/Kidpower video Protecting Youth Athletes from Sexual Abuse will be shown

and the companion information sheet, “Protecting Youth Athletes from Sexual Abuse: Key

Actions for Parents and Coaches,” will be distributed to every coach, volunteer and parent.

PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR:

1. Use of degrading language or behavior. Coaches are also responsible for stopping disrespectful

behavior between team members, including sexual harassment.

2. Threatening or intentionally inflicting physical injury upon anyone, especially a minor. Coaches

are also responsible for stopping threatening behavior by athletes.

3. Committing any sexual offense against a minor, or engaging in any sexual contact with a minor.

4. Making any sexual advance, or engaging in other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

with a minor.

5. Non‐related one‐adult/one‐child interaction except in an emergency where following this policy

would be dangerous to the child. In an emergency situation, the coach or volunteer must

contact a representative of the organization’s management to inform him or her of this contact

and the reason for it. If a child is receiving individual instruction or working with a private coach,

this activity must be in a public setting rather than behind closed doors.

6.



REPORTING OF SUSPECTED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

1. A member of our management staff or other official representative will be designated to receive

reports of sexual abuse or other inappropriate conduct. This representative will promptly notify

the proper law enforcement agencies.

2. All coaches, volunteers, parents and program participants are directed to report any incident of

abuse or suspected abuse that they witness or that is reported to them to the designated

representative. Note: This does not preclude individuals from reporting abuse or suspected

abuse to the proper law enforcement authorities.

3. The designated representative will keep the owner(s) and management members fully informed.

4. Should a suspected incidence of abuse be reported, the coach/volunteer in question may be

temporarily suspended from duties while an investigation takes place.

FINAL DISCUSSION & SUMMARY The Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics’ Policies and Code of Conduct provide the foundation for a healthy, supportive environment.

The same principles and guidelines that apply to employee, athletes, and parent activities in general, as found in the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, apply to activities online. This includes forms of online publishing and discussion, file sharing, email/text forwarding without permission, user‐generated video and audio, virtual worlds and social networks.

Examples of social media include social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, Twitter), review and rating sites (Epinions, Yelp), social news/bookmarking sites (Delicious, Digg, Reddit), photo/video sharing services (Flickr, Picasa, YouTube, Vine), e‐commerce sites (Amazon, eBay), virtual worlds (Second Life), blogs, wikis or any other form of user‐generated media.

As outlined in the Code, Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics fully respects the legal rights of our employees, athletes, and parents. In general, what you do on your own time is your affair. However, activities in or outside of work that affect your job performance, the performance of others, the performance of the team, or the Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics’ business interests are a proper focus for Company policy.

As a company, Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics trusts—and expects—employees, athletes and parents to exercise personal responsibility whenever they participate in social media. This includes not violating the trust of those with whom they are engaging. Bayside employees should not use these media for covert marketing or public relations. Bayside also does not tolerate any athlete recruitment via social platforms by any of its staff or employees.



What does an employee, athlete, or parent’s personal responsibility mean in online social media activities? Social media enable individuals to share their insights, express their opinions and share information within the context of a globally distributed conversation. Each tool and medium has proper and improper uses.

While Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics encourages all of its employees, athletes, and the entire gym “family” to join a global conversation, it is important for all who choose to do so to understand what is recommended, expected and required when they discuss Bayside‐related topics, whether at work or on their own time.

Know the Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics Policies and Code of Conduct. If you have any confusion about whether you ought to publish something online, chances are the Code will resolve it. Pay particular attention to what the Code has to say about proprietary information, about avoiding misrepresentation and about competing in the field. If, after checking the Code, you are still unclear as to the propriety of a particular communication, it is best to refrain and seek the advice of management.

Be who you are. We believe in transparency and honesty. Nothing gains you more notice in the online social media environment than honesty—or dishonesty. If you have a vested interest in something you are discussing, be the first to point it out. But also be smart about protecting yourself and your privacy. What you publish will be around for a long time—perhaps in perpetuity—so consider the content carefully and be judicious in disclosing any personal details.

Be thoughtful about how you present yourself in online social networks. The lines between public and private, personal and professional are blurred in online social networks. By virtue of identifying yourself as a Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics employee, athlete, or parent within a social network, you are now connected to our colleagues, coaches, parents, event producers, judges, and even competitors. You should ensure that content associated with you is consistent with Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics, and protects Bayside Athletics’ brand. If you recently joined Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics, be sure to update your social profiles to reflect our guidelines.

Speak in the first person. Use your own voice; bring your own personality to the forefront; say what is on your mind.

Use a disclaimer. Whether you publish to a blog or some other form of social media, make it clear that what you say there is representative of your views and opinions and not necessarily the views and opinions of Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics. At a minimum in your own blog or profiles, you should include the following standard disclaimer: “The postings on this site are my own and don’t necessarily represent the views of Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics.”

Managers and Coaches take note: This standard disclaimer does not by itself exempt managers and coaches from a special responsibility when using social media. By virtue of their position, they must consider whether personal thoughts they publish may be misunderstood as expressing Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics positions. In addition, managers should assume that their teams will read what is written. A public blog,



micro‐blogging service or online social network is not the place to communicate policies, strategies or opinions to employees.

Respect copyright and fair use laws. For Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics’ protection as well as your own, it is critical that you show proper respect for the laws governing copyright and fair use of copyrighted material owned by others, including the Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics’ own copyrights and brands. You should never quote more than short excerpts of someone else’s work. In general, it is good “netiquette” to link to others’ work rather than copying it. Keep in mind that laws will be different depending on where you live and work. When in doubt, consult the legal department for guidance on intellectual property issues.

Protect confidential and proprietary information. Social media blur many of the traditional boundaries between internal and external communications. Be thoughtful about what you publish, particularly on external platforms. You must make sure you do not disclose or use Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics confidential or proprietary information (or that of any other person or gym) in social media. For example, ask permission before posting someone’s picture on a social networking site or publishing a conversation that was meant to be private.

Usernames may not reflect association with Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics. Usernames may not include obvious associations to Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics. For example, username such as Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics_Mamma or Bayside Cheer/Bayside AthleticsCheerGirl or Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics_CoachX are not allowed. Understand that usernames with these affiliations may carry a stricter review and enforcement of these policies.

Respect your audience and your coworkers. Remember that Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics is an organization whose employees and athletes reflect a diverse set of customs, values and points of view. Don’t be afraid to be yourself, but do so respectfully. This includes not only the obvious (no ethnic slurs, personal insults, obscenity, etc.) but also proper consideration of privacy and of topics that may be considered objectionable or inflammatory. It is fine to disagree in opinions with others, but please don’t use online social media to air your differences in an inappropriate manner.

We have a zero‐tolerance bullying policy. Do not be a bully, and report it if you see it. Period. Report in person or in writing at the gym, over the phone, or via email: [email protected]. You may remain anonymous if preferred. Keep reporting it to additional adults if you witness bullying that persists.

Add value. Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics’ brand is best represented by its people and everything you publish reflects upon it. Blogs and social media platforms that are hosted on Company‐owned domains should be used in a way that adds value to our gym. If it helps you, your coworkers, our customers or our partners to do their jobs and solve problems; if it helps to improve knowledge or skills; if it contributes directly or indirectly to the improvement of our service, processes and policies; if it builds a sense of community; or if it helps to promote Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics’ values, then it is adding value. Though not directly business‐related, background information you choose to share about yourself, such as information about your family or personal interests, may be useful in helping establish a relationship between you and your readers, but it is entirely your choice whether to share this information.



Don’t pick fights. When you see misrepresentations made about Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics by media, analysts or by other bloggers, you may certainly use your blog ‐ or join someone else’s ‐ to point that out. The same is true for any social media platform. But always do so with respect, stick to the facts and identify your appropriate affiliation to Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics. Also, if you write about a competitor, you must make sure that what you say is factual and that it does not disparage the competitor. Do not spread gossip or rumors about anyone, especially competitors. Avoid unnecessary or unproductive arguments. Brawls may earn traffic, but nobody wins in the end. Don’t try to settle scores or goad competitors or others into inflammatory debates. Here and in other areas of public discussion, make sure that what you are saying is factually correct. The best policy is to encourage everyone.

Be the first to respond to your own mistakes. If you make an error, be up front about your mistake and correct it quickly. In a blog post, tweet or similar communication, if you choose to modify an earlier post, make it clear that you have done so.

Use your best judgment. Remember that there are always consequences to what you publish. If you’re about to publish something that makes you even the slightest bit uncomfortable, review the suggestions above and think about why that is. If you’re still unsure, and it is related to Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics business, feel free to discuss it with your manager or coach. Ultimately, however, you have sole responsibility for what you publish in any form of social media. Recognize that you are legally liable for anything you write or present online. Employees can be disciplined by Bayside Cheer/Bayside Athletics for commentary, content, or images that are defamatory, pornographic, proprietary, harassing, libelous, or that can create a hostile work environment. Athletes or parents violating social media policies listed herein may encounter appropriate consequences, including possible removal from gym or competition participation. You can also be sued by Company employees, competitors, and any individual or company that views your commentary, content, or images as defamatory, pornographic, proprietary, harassing, libelous or creating a hostile work environment.



FINAL AGREEMENTS & COMITTMENTS Initial each line says that you have read and agree to each of the policies, payments, and events of the all‐star season as outlined in the All‐Star Competitive Teams 2019‐2020 Season Packet.

____ I have read, fully understand, and will abide by Bayside Core Values.

____ I have read, fully understand, and will abide by all membership, tuition, and all‐star fees.

____ I have read and fully understand that I and my athlete will participate in Bayside’s Corporate Fundraisers.

____ I have read, fully understand, and will abide by that my athlete and I can participate in individual fundraisers to help offset All‐Star Fees.

____ I have read and fully understand the time and travel commitments of season competitions and bid season competitions that my athlete and I are committed to attend all competitions and stay to support all teams to compete.

____ I have read, fully understand, and will abide by the tentative competition and event schedule. That I may to keep those dates free for my athlete to attend.

____ I have read and fully understand the competition policy and will abide by it.

____ I have read, fully understand, and will abide by the attendance policy and will abide by it.

____ I have read and fully understand the practice policy and will abide by it.

____ I have read, fully understand, and will abide by the skill policy and will abide by it.

____ I have read, fully understand, and will abide by the appropriate time to schedule vacations to not interfere with the practice or competition policies.

____ I have read, fully understand, and will abide by the communication protocol.

____ I have read, fully understand, and will abide by the code of conduct.

____ I have read, fully understand, and will abide by the travel and event policy.

____ I have read, fully understand, and will abide by the brand policy.

____ I have read, fully understand, and will abide by the social media guidelines and agreements.

____ I have read and understand the child protection policy.

Athletes’ Name:

Athletes’ Signature:

Parent Name:

Parent Signature:

Date:

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