Electronic Signatures
The Electronic Signatures Act of 2000 and e-signature:
Our software abides by the Electronic Signatures Act signed in 2000 which considers online submissions binding. Read more about the ESIGN Act in Wikipedia.
By checking the box below, you are: (1) consenting to communicate electronically with East Coast Xtreme with regard to enrollment and participation in ECX programs; (2) authorizing ECX to send you notices, disclosures, and forms electronically, and agreeing that information and responses that you provide to ECX may be stored in electronic format; and (3) agreeing that your electronic signature on an electronic authorization or agreement will serve the same purpose as a written signature.
Release of Liability
As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless East Coast Xtreme, its owners and operators from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the participant and/or the undersigned, while in or upon the premises or any premises under the control and supervision of East Coast Xtreme, its owners and operators or in route to or from any of said premises.
Medical Emergency
I give permission to East Coast Xtreme, its owners and operators to seek medical treatment for the participant in the event they are not able to reach a parent or guardian.
Payment
When registering your athlete for team, you are automatically required to sign up for e-payment and enter your credit card information in the parent portal. If you are new to ECX, the credit/debit card information must be entered below. If you are returning to ECX , when entering the parent portal click the hamburger icon on the top of the page to view a drop down of options. Click billing and payments and then saved payment options. Then enter your credit card information. By clicking the box below, you are authorizing East Coast Xtreme to use the account information for all of your account billing (including registration fee, tuition, uniform fees, late fees, extra tumble classes, and any other cheer related items purchased on account). Team assessments will not be conducted without having a valid credit/debit card on the account inside the parent portal.
Tuition is due the first of every month. After the 10th of the month, a $25 late fee will be charged and enforced on all accounts past due, including e-payment accounts. Late notices will be sent via email. Tuition is not pro-rated for absences or gym closures. E-payments will be conducted on the 10th of each month and your card will be automatically charged. If you would like to enter your parent portal and make a payment prior to the e-payment withdrawal on the 10th that is acceptable and your card will not be charged twice. East Coast Xtreme will charge a $30.00 return check charge for checks returned for any reason.
If your account goes two months in default, your athlete will be required to sit out from team participation until the account is brought current. A replacement athlete will be brought in for the team to continue practicing. When the account is brought current, then your athlete will be allowed to participate with their team, however; their spot on the team will not be guaranteed.
For more information on fees and tuition please visit our website.
By checking below, you agree to all of the payment policy stated and to take full responsibility for payment of all charges and understand that a $25 late fee may be applied to your account if your credit card/bank account is declined and cannot be processed for the amount due at that time.
Technique Protocol
Although all aspects of the competition routine are important, technique is the one element that sets apart the top ranking teams from the others teams. Technique is the specialized movement of the body to complete a skill or task. Proper technique is the exact execution of the specialized movements in completing a skill or task. Our focus at ECX will be perfecting level appropriate skills before progressing on to new more advanced skills.
Body awareness and muscle control is crucial to skill perfection/execution and minimizes the chance of an athlete sustaining an injury. Progressing onto more advanced skills before perfecting the basic level-appropriate ones can delay, or worse sabotage, the athlete's development and training.
Some common examples of improper technique include:
*Improper hip alignment when executing a heel stretch
*Arching of the back when executing handstands and back handsprings
*Failure of a base to use the leg muscles instead of the arms when executing a stunt
*Failure to keep the legs together or knees bent when executing standing and/or running back tucks
*Failure of a flyer to maintain a tight hollow body position
Modifying one's technique can be scary for some athletes and fear can cause a mental block. Success doesn't happen right away for most athletes and parents should encourage their athlete to push on. Failure may occur with a skill the athlete has performed for years. We will work diligently with our athletes to help them perfect the cheer and tumble skills needed to successfully compete in the All Star arena. Consistent attendance at cheer practice and tumble classes will give our athletes the experience needed to progress on to the next level.
By clicking below, I agree that I have read the Technique Protocol and I understand the importance of proper technique. I understand that I can come to a coach at any time with questions or concerns regarding proper technique.
Attendance Policy
All-Star Cheerleading is a team sport and requires commitment. Because we function as a TEAM, and every cheerleader plays a major role in their routine(s), attendance at weekly cheer practice and tumble class, as well as appointed competitions is MANDATORY. Not only is attendance important, we require all cheerleaders to report to practice, class and competitions ON TIME!! If your cheerleader is absent, or late to cheer practice, the routines, specifically stunts, pyramid, dance and transitions, cannot be properly executed and safety becomes a concern. Trust is an important component of a solid cohesive team and cheerleaders must be able to count on each other to show up. ** Not intended for tumble class only participants**
THERFORE:
> Cheerleaders will be allowed three (3) excused absences for missed practices. The fourth absence will result in a Disciplinary Action Form issued that will require a parental signature and discussion.
> Excused absences include, but are not limited to, the following:
*Cheerleader illness
*Vacation (Prior notification to cheer and tumble coach required)
*Death of a family member
*School field trip (Prior notification to cheer and tumble coach required)
> Unexcused absences include, but are not limited to, the following:
*Birthday Parties
*School functions (functions scheduled on weekends)
*Other sports activities
*Other extra-curricular activities
> If a cheerleader is late to practice or to competition by more than 10 minutes and more than 3 times, the cheerleader will receive a Disciplinary Action Form requiring parental signature and discussion.
> Absenteeism/Tardiness beyond that listed above will result in the cheerleader being removed from his/her team.
>Prior attendance issues will have impact on those cheerleaders asking to be considered for team placement.
> If a cheerleader is removed from his/her team due to absenteeism/tardiness the $350 withdrawal fee will be applied to the account.
Withdrawal Policy
To withdraw a student from any East Coast Xtreme team, you must notify the ECX office with a written withdrawal notification. Failure to attend a team practice does not constitute a withdrawal. Athletes and their parents are responsible for giving at least 30 days written notice and are responsible for tuition and other fees incurred during this timeframe. If uniforms have already been ordered, you will still be required to comply with pick-up and payment of uniforms. Once you register with ECX for the season and pay your registration fee you are committing to the program. If you leave the program after committing for the season by paying your registration fee, you will be responsible for paying a withdrawal fee of $350.00. This policy is not intended for tumble class only participates.
Handbook
All team athletes and parents are required to read the athlete 2019-2020 East Coast Xtreme Handbook prior to the first day of team practice for season 10 and to comply with all policies and requirements contained in the Handbook. The Handbook is available in the ECX office
By checking below, you agree that you have been provided a copy of the 2019-2020 ECX Handbook or will obtain a copy through the ECX office. Further, you agree that you and your athlete will read the Handbook prior to the first day of team practice for season 10 and understand that the failure of any athlete or parent/guardian of an athlete to comply with the Handbook may result in the athlete's immediate suspension or expulsion from ECX activities and the early withdrawal fee of $350 may be applied.
