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1.
The Cheerleading Stunt Academy (CSA) and Team Dance Academy (TDA) reserve
the right to add, combine, divide, and/or eliminate divisions as necessary
at all competition events based on registrations per competition.
2. All school teams must represent their school.
3. Timing will begin on the start of the first word or beat of music and will
end on the last word, beat of music motion. Entrances and exits will not be
judged unless they are part of the routine.
4. Time Limit is 2:30 for both CHEERLEADING and DANCE routines and may be
comprised of all music.
5. Ninety percent (90%) of your team must be within the age limits. You may
be asked for proof of age, please be prepared to provide proof for any CSA/TDA
staff or competing team. We accept birth certificates along with the most
recent report card. CSA/TDA reserve the right to randomly check for your team's
proof of age and if you are found breaking this rule, YOUR TEAM WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
6. "Flip flopping" team members onto another team in the same division
is strictly prohibited. Any teams breaking this rule will be automatically
DISQUALIFIED.
7. School Teams follow the National Federation of High School (NFHS) Rules.
8. In the event a competitor gets injured during the performance and it causes
an interruption, the team must either continue the presentation or maybe allowed
to perform again at the discretion of the judges.
9. A 42' X 42' mat will be provided at all of our events.
10. In an effort to keep the competition running smoothly, teams will only
have 30 seconds to take the mat once their name is called, and 30 seconds
to clear off the floor. If a team takes longer, 10 points will be deducted
from their overall score.
11. If the stereo equipment causes a problem with the playing of your music,
the team may perform their routine again. HOWEVER, if it is the fault of the
tape, CD or team rep., the team will need to continue with the routine to
the best of their ability.
12 CSA/TDA will have cd and tape music systems available. A representative
from your team must run the music. Foul taste in music, such as profanity,
will result in DISQUALIFICATION.
13. Time and safety violations will be penalized. A 5-point penalty for each
infraction will be assessed to any team or individual violation.
14. All participants agree to conduct themselves in a manner displaying good
sportsmanship throughout the competition. The advisor of each squad is responsible
for seeing that squad members, coaches, parents, and other persons affiliated
with their team conduct themselves accordingly. Any demonstration of unsportsman
like conduct will result in DISQUALIFICATION.
15. If you have a complaint or concern we will listen. Take the proper channels
and you will be heard. CSA & TDA take pride in providing the most qualified
and non-partisan judges possible. No matter the instance, the word of the
judges will be followed.
16. It is the responsibility of the coach to register the team in the correct
division. If there are any questions concerning this decision, please address
it with the staff of CSA/TDA. Teams needing to change divisions for any reason
must do so at least one week prior to the scheduled date of competition. Division
changes can be made after this, however a $50 fee must be paid in order to
compete.
17. Have fun!
POLICIES & PAYMENTS
1.
Please send no more than one check per team made payable to "CSA".
2. All fees must be received 1week prior to the date of the event. If registration
payment is not received by that date, an additional $50 late fee will be charged.
No team will be permitted to compete without paying the late fee.
CANCELLATIONS
1.
If your team needs to cancel, please notify CSA/TDA by phone (888.383.5520)
5 days prior to the date of the event in order to receive a full refund. After
that date, we will retain $50 and refund the remainder.
2. There will be no cancellations due to inclement weather. If the facility
is open, the competition will take place. Teams unable to attend will not
receive a refund.