2017-2018 Tryouts package

Montréal 9233 rue Thimens Pierrefonds, Québec H8Y 0A1

[email protected] Flyers All-Starz

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Welcome! This information document is designed to provide you with all the information for our 2016-2017 season. You will find within these pages the answer to all your questions, reasons to join our gym, payment methods, schedules, competitions, and much more! With over 750 teams finishing top three over the years and our renowned coaching staff, Flyers All-Starz is known to be the best cheerleading gym in Québec. Furthermore, the Flyers Cheer Gym is among the three best cheerleading associations in Canada and is known internationally as one of the best elite cheerleading programs in the world!
 We guarantee EVERYONE a spot on one of our competitive teams! Our competitive cheerleading teams accommodate athletes as young as 6 years old and no experience is required to be placed on one of our teams. 
 
 Our tryout process is designed to be stress free and fun, allowing us to evaluate the athletes in every aspect of our sport (dance, jumps, tumbling and stunts) and to place them in teams where they will be challenged, allowing them to improve tremendously in only one season! All the information regarding our amazing tumbling program and all the levels offered here at Flyers can be found in the next few pages. Flyers Cheer Gym / Why choose Flyers All-Starz - Page 3 How to join Flyers All-Starz - Page 4-5 How well to be prepared for Tryouts - Page 6-7 Levels, Results, Private Tryouts & tumbling - Page 8 Bursaries and rebates - Page 9 Flyers All-Starz Worlds - Page 10 2017-2018 fees - Page 11

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Flyers Cheer Gym We are very proud to say that Flyers All-Starz designed the very first cheerleading gym in Canada. Easily accessible by car or by public transit, the Flyers Cheer Gym is located on Thimens St. at the corner of highway 40 and highway 13. It is, without a doubt, one of the best and safest places to train in competitive cheerleading where you are sure to improve your skills as an athlete! ⇒ Two full size spring floors standard for cheerleading 
 (54x42 or 9 panels)

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One high performance in-ground trampoline One in-ground style 40 feet Tumble-Track A specialized tumbling zone A large foam pit, bordered by the in-ground trampoline, tumble track and spring floor Plenty of gymnastic equipment (Boulders, mini-trampoline, mats etc.) An athlete room, kitchen, locker room and a pro shop Very high ceilings A balcony used to record routines and performances so that athletes and coaches can later analyse them.

Why choose Flyers All-Starz ? You will improve your skills! 
 With some of the best coaches in the country, our athletes progress at a very quick pace and rapidly become some of the best athletes in the country & the WORLD! Tumbling is included in the fees!
 Our members benefit from weekly tumbling classes with experienced and knowledgeable coaches in order to work on their objectives outside of their regular cheerleading practices!

We work hard and see results! 
 In all our teams have stepped onto the podium over 750 times, 50 National Champion titles, 29 top ten placements at worlds, 9 top three placements at Worlds & THREE time world champions! Our teams have the best results in the country!

A guaranteed spot for ALL!
 No matter your age, experience, talent or ability, all the athletes registered for tryouts have a spot on one of our competitive teams GUARANTEED! No experience required! The proximity of our gym! 
 1 minute away from laval, 15 minutes from the south shore & accessible by public transit (metro & bus) the Flyers cheer gym is the most accessible!

Our services!
 A pro shop open 7 days a week, a physiotherapy clinic inside our gym, Physiotherapists are on site at every event and competition, coaches who are always available to answer questions & online registration! Flyers All-Starz always offer more!

We offer bursaries!
 For athletes who stand out for their hard work and dedication in order to help them financially! Don’t miss out, new members are also eligible! The best equipped cheerleading gym in Quebec!
 With our two full spring floors, our 40 foot long tumble track, our in- ground trampoline, in-ground foam pitt and plenty of tumbling equipment, we have all the tools in order to set our teams up for success, no matter what level or age group! The safe environment! Our coaches are certified and always make sure to follow safe progression which allow the athletes to improve while diminishing the risk of injuries. We also have some of the best equipment available to make sure our athletes train in safest environment possible!

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How to join Flyers All-Starz ? (Page 1) REGISTER THROUGH AMILIA, go to www.flyerscheerleading.net and click on ONLINE REGISTRATION

1) Camp de remise en forme et cliniques de perfectionnement (Voir page 4) Facultatif, mais fortement recommandé!!! The pre-tryout camps and clinics are a crucial part of our tryout process. Although they are not mandatory, they are a great way to show off skills that are in progress and may not be mastered by the time tryouts roll around. It also shows off your work ethic and willingness to learn. Athletes get to know our staff and make new friends along the way! Note that all tumbling moves that are spotted during the clinics will be considered when doing team placements as no tumbling skills are spotted during regular tryouts..
 
 EVERYTHING THAT IS DONE DURING THE CLINIC WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR YOUR TRYOUT RESULTS, don’t miss out on this chance to show us how hard working and dedicated you are!

Register before May 25th and receive 10$ off your regular tryouts Promo Code:FLYERS2018

2) Tryouts Réguliers All athletes (returning and new) must partake in the tryout process. Age (August 31st 2017)

Dates

Time

Price

6-11 yrs old

Sunday June 18th

1 to 4 pm

40 $

12-14 yrs old (A-M)

Saturday June 10th & Sunday June 11th

1 to 3 pm

50 $

12-14 yrs old (N-Z)

Sunday June 18th

5 to 8 pm

50 $

15-18 yrs old (A-M)

Saturday June 10th & Sunday June 11th

4 to 6 pm

50 $

15-18 yrs old (N-Z)

Tuesday June 13th & Wednesday June 14th

5 to 8 pm

50 $

19+ yrs old (A-M)

Saturday June 10th & Sunday June 11th

7 to 9 pm

50 $

19+ a yrs old ns (N-Z)

Tuesday June 13th & Wednesday June 14th

8 to 10 pm

50 $

NEW!! You were a member of a competitive Flyers team for the 2016-2017 season? Get your Tryout fees refunded once you register for your 2017-2018 team!

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How to join Flyers All-Starz ? (Page 2) REGISTER THROUGH AMILIA, go to www.flyerscheerleading.net and click on ONLINE REGISTRATION

3) Flyers Tryouts (top person), FAW Tryouts & second chance The flyer (top person) tryout, FAW tryout and 2nd chance are supplementary tryouts. You must also register for regular tryouts.
 FLYER: Mandatory for all athletes 8 years and older who would like to be considered for a flyers position on one of our competitive t eams *Note that participating in the flyer tryout does not guarantee that you will be placed on a team as a flyer. 
 FAW: Mandatory is you would like to be considered for one of our worlds teams
 2nd CHANCE: For all athletes who feel as though they would like to be re-evaluated in skills.

Age (August 31st 2017)

Dates

Time

Price

Flyers (top person) 8 to 11 yrs old

Thursday June 15th

6 to 7:30 pm

15 $

Flyers (top person) 12 yrs and up

Thursday June 15th

8 to 10 pm

15 $

Stunt FAW (worlds) 12 yrs and up

Friday June 16th

6 to 8 pm

15 $

Second chance

Sunday June 18th

5 to 7 pm

25 $

Sunday June 18th

5 to 7 pm

35 $

Sunday June 18th

5 to 8 pm

80 $

4) Your aren’t available for the Tryouts? You aren’t available for the FAW or Flyer (Top person) Tryouts? FAW + Flyer (Top person) Late tryouts You aren’t available for Tryouts? Late Tryouts By appointment

CONTACT US! [email protected]

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90 $

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Comment bien vous préparer
 pour les Tryouts? REGISTER THROUGH AMILIA, go to www.flyerscheerleading.net and click on ONLINE REGISTRATION

1) Pre Tryouts training Clinics (i8 to 10 pm Open Gym is included)

Price (8 to 10 Open Gym included) 30$ / Day 5 days: 120$ 10 days: 200 $

In order to prepare for tryouts, Flyers All-Starz offers Pre-tryout Training Clinics. These clinics are open to everyone and are designed to offer athletes a structured environment in order to help them learn new skills, work to better pre-existing skills or just work on overall technique in tumbling, jumps or for flyers. Come meet our great staff and discover what Flyers Cheer Gym has to offer! WEEK #1


WEEK #2






 Monday May 15th - Tumbling : BHS/ RO BHS: 16:30 to 8 pm - Conditioning, Flexibility and jumps: 6:30 to 8 pm Tuesday May 16th - Tumbling : Level 2-3-4: 6:30 to 8 - Initiation flip and fun (12 yrs and younger) : 6:30 to 8pm Wednesday May 17th - Tumbling : Standing tuck & Jump to tuck: 6h30 to 8 pm - Perfectionnement de voltige au sol
 (Flex, Figures, Twist, Dismount, Basket: 6:30 to 8 pm Thursday May 18th - Tumbling Level 2-3-4: : 6:30 to 8 pm - Conditioning, Flexibility and jumps: 6:30 to 8 pm Friday May 19th - Tumbling Level 3-4-5: : 6:30 to 8 pm - Initiation tumbling (14 yrs and up): 6:30 to 8 pm - Initiation au tumbling (13 yrs and younger): 6:30 to 8 pm

Monday May 22nd

- Tumbling Level 1-2 (Back Walkover, Back handspring): 6:30 to 8 pm - Perfectionnement de voltige (tic toc, switch up, full up, flexibility): 6:30 to 8 pm Tuesday May 23rd

- Tumbling Standing tuck & Jump to Tuck: 6:30 to 8 pm - Conditioning / Flexibility & Jumps: 6:30 to 8 pm Wednesday May 24th

- Tumbling Full: 6:30 to 8 pm - Initiation to tumbling (14 yrs and up): 6:30 to 8 pm - Initiation au tumbling (13 yrs and younger): 6:30 to 8 pm Thursday May 25th

- Tumbling Standing tuck & Jump to Tuck: 6:30 to 8 pm - Conditioning / Flexibility & Jumps: 6:30 to 8 pm Friday May 26th

- Standing tumbling (BHS, Multiple BHS, Standing tuck,..): 6:30 to 8 pm - Initiation flip and fun (12 yrs and younger): 6:30 to 8 pm

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How well to be prepared for Tryouts? REGISTER THROUGH AMILIA, go to www.flyerscheerleading.net and click on ONLINE REGISTRATION Price: 30$ / Clinic Illimted acess: 225$

2) Pre Tryout Skills Clinics

Flyers All-Starz offers Pre-Tryout Skill Clinics. All of these clinics are open to all athletes and allows them to work on specific skills that they would like to learn before tryouts. We have several choices such as: stunts, tumbling, jumps and flyer skills. It is a great opportunity to meet our staff and learn all the best techniques in a safe and fun environment! Sunday May 28th - Jump Tuck / Standing Tuck: 12 to 1:30 pm - Initiation flip and fun (12 yrs and younger): 12h to 1:30 pm - Tumbling 3-4-5: 1:45 to 3:15 pm - Perfectionnement de voltige 3-4-5: 1:45 to 3:15 - Full: 3:30 to 5 pm - Conditionnement, Flexibility & jumps: 3:30 to 5 Monday May 29th - Perfectionnement de voltige (flexibility, position): 6:30 to 8 pm - Tumbling 2-3 (RO BHS, BHS BHS, RO BHS TUCK): 6:30 to 8 pm - FAW Tryout prep (12 yrs and up): 8 to 9:30 pm Tuesday May 30th - Tumbling 1-2: 6:30 to 8 pm - Jumps & Flexibility: 6:30 to 8 pm - Stunt L 3-4-5: 8 to 9:30 pm - Standing Tuck: 8 to 9:30 pm Thursday June 1st - Tryouts Secrets!: 6:30 to 8 pm - Tumbling Standing BHS: 6:30 to 8 - Tumbling Full: 8 to 9:30 pm - Perfectionnement de voltige [trampoline] (basket, twist, double twist, kick double, inversion : back, ariabian, vrille): 8 to 9:30 pm

Sunday June 4th - Running tumbling (All Levels): 12h00 to 1:30 - Initiation tumbling 14 yrs and up : 12h00 to 1:30 - Initiation tumbling 13 yrs and younger: : 12h00 to 1:30 - Standing tumbling (All Levels): 1:45 to 3:45 - Perfectionnement de voltige (tic toc, switch up, full up, flexibilité): 1:45 to 3:15 - Tumbling: Standing Tuck & Jump tuck: 3:30 to 5 - Conditionnement, flexibility & jumps: 3:30 to 5 Monday June 5th - Tumbling Level 1-2: 6:30 to 8 - Flexibility & Jumpst : 6:30 to 8 - Tumbling 3-4 (RO Tuck/ RO BHS tuck / BHS BHS Tuck): 8 to 9:30 Pm - Perfectionnement de voltige [trampoline] (basket, twist, double twist, kick double, inversion : back, ariabian, vrille):8 to 9:30 pm Tuesday June 6th - Perfectionnement de voltige (flexibility & position): 6:30 to 8 - RO tuck & Standing Tuck: 6:30 to 8 pm - FAW Tryout prep (12 yrs and up): 8 to 9:30 pm Thursday June 8th - Tryouts Secrerts!: 6:30 to 8 pm - Jump Tuck / Standing Tuck: 6:30 to 8 pm - Stunt 3-4-5: 8 to 9:30 pm - Tumbling Level 3-4-5: 8 to 9:30 pm

3) Open Gym Monday June 15th 8 to 10 pm Tuesday May 16th 8 to 10 pm Wednesday May 17th 8 to 10 pm

Price: 10$ / Open Gym

Thursday May 18th 8 to 10 pm Friday May 19th 8 to 10 pm Monday May 22th 8 to 10 pm Tuesday May 23 8 to 10 pm Wednesday May 24th 8 to 10 pm Thursday May 25 8 to 10 pm Friday May 26th 8 to 10 pm Wednesday May 31st 7 to 10pm Wednesday June 7th 7 to 10pm

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Levels
 Tryouts results Private Tryouts
 Tumbling Levels There are 6 levels in competitive cheerleading, the level corresponds to the difficulty of stunts, pyramids & tumbling that the athletes must be able to perform. The coaches evaluate each athletes level during the tryout process. Here is an overview of each level:

Level 1: Front and back walkover, stunts at shoulder level and pyramids in extension. Level 2: Front and back handspring, stunts in extension & pyramids on one leg in extension. Level 3: Front and back tucks, stunts on 1 one leg in extension & twisting mounts & dismounts. Level 4: Layout and standing back tucks, double twists & flipping pyramid transitions. Level 5: Full twisting layouts and double fulls, elite stunts & pyramids with twisting flips.
 Level 6: (17+) Full twisting layouts and double fulls, free flipping baskets & 3 level pyramids.

Tryouts results Creating our teams is a lengthy and thoughtful process. We do not always place athletes based on the their tumbling level. Note that we association a very high importance to stunts, jumps, dance, motions and age when placing athletes in our teams. Team placements are done also based on what positions are required (bases, flyers, back spots, front spots, tumblers, etc.). It is our mission to ensure that each athlete is placed in a team where they will be able to improve throughout the entire season. You can rest assured that each athlete will be placed on a good team where they will perform at an elite level while setting goals and objectives that they will be able to attain. We ask that you trust us in regards to team placements and know that we have the very best intentions when creating our teams. Also, all of our teams prove to have outstanding results throughout the season!


Privates Tryouts Private tryouts are available by appointment only and the cost is 90$ per person. Register on amilia and send us an e-mail at [email protected] to set a date and time!

Tumbling Tumbling is a discipline linked to gymnastics. Developing tumbling skills takes discipline, devotion and strength therefor athletes must train their bodies in and out of practice in order to excel in this domain. Mandatory 1h30 minutes tumbling classes that will take place once a week are included in the registration fees (exceptions: tiny, mom & dad & Angels). Flyers Cheer Gym is proud to offert high quality tumbling classes for all ages and levels! Our staff is qualified, experienced and will ensure the safe progressions so that the athletes technique as well as over all fitness improve in order to rapidly acquire new skills. The classes are distributed throughout the week so that everyone can participate. An athlete that desires taking two tumbling classes per week can do so for an extra fee for the entire season, and can register online via Amilia.

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Bursaries & available Rebates

Bursaries Flyers All-Starz are the first to offer bursaries in order to help athletes with talent and dedication and who may have financial difficulties to continue practicing with their team in the sport they love within our program. For 2017-2018, Flyers All-Starz will give out over 40 bursaries which range from 100$ to 1500$ each, don’t let this chance pass you by!
 To apply for a bursary, you must send us a letter by the 24th of June which includes:
 ✭ Your experience/accomplishment as an athlete (whether it be in cheerleading or other sports)
 ✭ The reasons why you deserve a bursary
 ✭ Your objectives in this sport and what you aspire to accomplish
 ✭ A reference letter (parents, coach, teammate etc..) stating the reasons why you are a good candidate to receive a bursary . When registering on Amilia in your given team for the 2017-2018 season, all members will have the chance to make a donation that will go directly the bursary fund (minimum donation of 5$ per registration). We ask you to be as generous as possible as it is thanks to these donations that athletes who are less fortunate will be able to accomplish their goals and it will make several athlete’s dreams come true. If you wish to « sponsor » a particular athlete, or if your company would like to give a bursary in their name, contact us at [email protected] and we will be able to give an official receipt. Bursary Catégorie for 2017-2018
 


Recrutes (5)
 Members (5)
 Boys, recrutes & members (5)
 Girls, recrutes & members (5)
 Backspots, recrutes & members (3)
 Bases, recrutes & members (3)

Flyers, recrutes & members (3)
 Youth, recrutes & members (3)
 Junior, recrutes & members (3)
 Senior, recrutes & members (3)
 Open, recrutes & members (3)

40+ bursaries for 2017-2018!!

*a person can receive more than one bursary
 **only those registered on Amilia for the 2017-2018 season are eligible for a bursary
 *** The bursaries are only applicable if the athlete completes the entire season with their team, & is applied only on the last payments of the season

Available rebates ✭ Family Rebate (only valid for competitive program)


50$ rebate per person living at the same address (not applicable for Idols & Angels)

✭ Loyalty Rebate
 50$ rebate if you have been a member of Flyers All-Starz sin the 2013-2014 season

✭ 1 Payment Rebate
 100$ off if you pay in one instalment

✭Friend Rabate
 50$ off for every new athlete you refer to Flyers

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Flyers All-Starz Worlds For the 8th year, we plan to compete at the USASF Cheerleading Worlds. In 2017 over 155 athletes made their way to Orlando, Florida in order to perform on the Worlds stage among the best associations in the world. In 2017, our goal is to expand our worlds program and have even more athletes by having up to 7 worlds teams depending on the number of athletes present at tryouts.

2017 - Flyers All-Starz Worlds ★ 6 teams competed ★ 156 athletes ★ Total of 13 performances on the Worlds stage ★ Total of 6 teams qualified for finals ★ Total of 6 top 10 (out of 6) ★ Total of 5 top 5 ★ Total of 4 top 4 ★ 1 mini globe ★ 5 Nations cup (6 first places in Canada) ★ 2 teams made top 3 in the world ★ 1 team is Silver Champion ★ 1 WORLD CHAMPION title Flyers All-Starz Worlds - 2010-2017: ★ 36 teams competed on the Worlds Stage ★ 30 teams qualified for Finals ★ 29 top 10 ★ 23 top 5 ★ 20 Nations cup ★ 9 Globes (Top 3) ★ 3 WORLD CHAMPION title FAW STUNTS TRYOUTS, June 16th from 6-10 pm. Registration on Amilia! BEING IN A WORLDS TEAM MEANS: • Being present at ALL practices & events without exception • Have a great attitude! • Go to all tumbling classes and train outside of scheduled practices • Pay fees in designated time frame • Accept their role on the team without contradiction whatever it may be • All unacceptable behaviour may lead to immediate expulsion from the team

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2017-2018 fees The exact cost and fees will be available at Tryouts

1) Training fees Training fees are between 1280$ and 1650$ depending of the team and number of practice hours per week The training fees include: ✭ Between 2 to 6 hours of cheerleading practices. ✭ 1h30 of tumbling per week for the entire season (July to April - Except Tiny, Angels & Idols) ✭ Learning the newest and safest techniques in cheerleading & tumbling ✭ Training by certified and experiences coaches ✭ Affiliation with the Quebec Cheerleading Federation ✭ Insurance ✭ Participation in the Flyers All-Starz shows ✭ Physiothérapeutes présents aux spectacles Flyers All-Starz
 ✭ Physiotherapists present at all shows & events as well as access to the physio clinic in the gym

2) Additional fees Additional fees are between 400$ and 550$ depending on the team.

ALL TAXES ARE INCLUDED

The additional fees include ✭ Skills Camp with renowned staff from the USA ✭ Choreography Camp ✭ Cheerleading Mix made by professional DJ ✭ 2 practice t-shirts 2017-2018 ✭ Practice sports bra 2017-2018 ✭ Practice shorts 2017-2018 ✭ Competition Bow 2017-2018 ✭ Official Flyers Zip up 2017-218 The fees do not include ✭ Competition uniform (Option of buying a used uniform at lower cost- applies to certain models) ✭ Competition Make-up

3) Competition fees Competition fees varies from one team to another d’une équipe. The exact competition and fees will be available at Tryouts

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