Coaches FAQ
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PLATINUM EVENT AND A NON PLATINUM EVENT?
Expect the same Athletic Championship caliber event across the board with all of the Athletic Championships. However, at the Platinum events we have added a few more bells and whistles, and are in some of the more desirable locations. Two of our three Platinum events offer bids to the USASF Cheerleading Worlds and the third is located in sunny Florida with a beach front location. We will have an amped of kids party as well as a bigger and better coaches party at each of these events. The Platinum Events for 2009-2010 are Providence, Chattanooga, and Destin.
WHAT IS A VIP HOST?
If you have ever been to Vegas and had a Casino host cater to your every need then you will understand the concept better. To Athletic Championships the coaches are the high rollers and we feel that you need a VIP Host. The goal of our VIP Host is to have a point person that will be there to satisfy your every need! Whether you are at an event, or just need someone to talk to - the Athletic VIP Host is there to service you - the customer.
CAN WE QUALIFY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ALL LEVELS CHAMPIONSHIPS AT ANY OF YOUR EVENTS?
Yes. All of the Athletic Championships events are qualifiers to the International All Levels Championships. We will be awarding two fully paid bids as well as bids to all of our first to third place teams, and six at large bids per event.
DOES ATHLETIC GIVE BIDS TO THE USASF CHEER AND DANCE WORLDS?
Yes. We currently offer Worlds Bids at both Providence and Chattanooga. In Providence we offer 2 fully paid bids and 6 at large bids to in cheer. In Chattanooga we offer 1 partial paid bid and 2 at large bids in dance.
CAN WE GET A REFUND OR TRANSFER OUR REGISTRATION TO ANOTHER EVENT?
Yes. We will do a 100% refund 10 days out from the event date. After 10 days out we will either refund 25% back or transfer 100% to another Athletic event during the current competition season.
CAN A CHEERLEADER OR DANCER PARTICIPATE ON MORE THAN ONE TEAM?
Yes. As long as the athlete competes in the age and grade appropriate level. We do not limit the number of teams on which they can compete. The athlete must pay the full registration fee for the first team and then pay the discounted crossover fee for each additional team they compete with.
CAN WE CHANGE DIVISIONS ONCE WE REGISTER?
Yes of course you can. All that we ask is that any changes are made prior to one week out of the event. We do not charge a change fee.
WHAT DO WE DO WHEN WE ARRIVE AT THE VENUE FOR THE EVENT?
When you arrive at the event all you need to do is go to the Coaches' Check-In. Once you have arrived and checked in and all of the paperwork has been turned in you will receive all of your coaches passes, schedules, etc. On the day of an event we recommend that each team check in 30 minutes prior to their scheduled warm up time.
CAN COACHES HELP THEIR TEAM ON THE FLOOR?
Coaches are allowed to help line-up kids for divisions where you feel it is needed. Most of the time we see this isn Tiny, certain Mini teams, and Special needs divisions. Coaches are not allowed to be on the stage/performance floor for any other divisions, with the exception of spotting routines. Most of our coaches stand in the area directly in front of the stage in front of the preferred seating area.
DOES ATHLETIC PROVIDE ROUTINE SPOTTERS?
Athletic adheres to the AACCA recommendations when it comes to spotting. We feel strongly about the safety of all the athletes that are competing at our events. With the current rules and team size, it can be very challenging to provide spotters who have never seen the routines for which they are spotting. With that in mind we permit and encourage programs to bring up to 4 spotters to spot your team performances if you feel that spotters are needed. We do offer spotters at both of our Texas events due to the demand in that market and keeping up with what is expected. At those events we will have 3 spotters on the floor.
WHO ARE THE ATHLETIC JUDGES?
Athletic hires some of the most qualified judges from across the country to judge all of our events. Our judges are trained on all elements of both cheer and dance and many of them judge for us throughout the season. Our judges include former cheerleaders, dancers, coaches, choreographers, and many well respected gym and studio owners. Since Athletic uses the most up to date computerized scoring system you can rest assured that the judging is consistent.
WHEN DO WE GET OUR JUDGING SHEETS?
Score sheets are available approximately one hour after the division is finished. You will receive the judging sheets as well as a breakdown of each team in that division. Score sheets can be picked up at the registration desk.
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