Maryland Twisters 2023-2024 Tryout Evaluations STERLING

Evaluation fee: $55 (payment at end of the form)

Online registration will close at midnight on 5/18/23. If you do not register online, you must come to WALK-IN Evaluations on Saturday 5/20/23 at 4:30pm and fill out the paperwork at the gym (bring a copy of your athlete's birth certificate and a wallet-size photo. This session will be for all ages and levels. The fee will be $85. Do NOT come earlier than that. 

If you are unable to come to evaluations on 5/20, please email tom@marylandtwisters.com to arrange a late tryout. Late tryout dates are May 26, June 9, and June 16. You MUST schedule an appointment. 

Tryout Clinics (optional): Register in iClass for Tryout Clinics

May 10th, May 15th, May 17th, all 6:00-9:00pm, $60 each

Worlds team Tryout Clinic (for Level 6 athletes only) May 18th, 6:00-8:00pm, $40 

*The Worlds tryout clinic is highly encouraged for Level 5/6 age-eligible athletes who want to be considered for a Worlds team. Participation does NOT guarantee a Worlds team placement. 

Register in iClass for Tryout Clinics through the Twisters website at www.marylandtwisters.com. 

In-house Team Evaluations by Birth Year (age).

*Use the Birth Year below to determine when your athlete should come to tryout evaluations.*

Saturday 5/20/23 - Plan to stay for the entire time

Athletes will receive a slip of paper when they leave Evaluations telling them when to return for Callbacks on Sunday.

** Click this link for the physical form if you need it: Physical Form

I, the undersigned parent/guardian/athlete do hereby give consent for the above athlete to participate in the training and activities held at Maryland Twisters and accept responsibility for all costs incurred by myself or my athlete. I have completely filled out this form in its entirety and attest that all information given is factual.

Agreements/Policies: Code of Conduct, Technique Policy, Handbook Acknowledgement 2023-2024

Code of Conduct for Athletes and Parents

Technique Policy

Tumbling technique needs to be a top priority for every single athlete, parent and coach. Technique scores set apart the top ranking teams from their lesser competitors. Our focus has switched from rapid progression to skill perfection prior to progressing to the next level. Attaining skills through this new approach will enable our athletes to achieve their goals in a healthy and positive manner. Proper technique will help minimize the change of an athlete sustainig an injury. Reinforcing skill progression even though athletes still need corrections in elementary skills is detrimental to their training. The most common examples of skill imperfections include: arched backs in handstands and back handsprings; head out and legs apart or bend in back handsprings; dropped shoulders and heads out in back tucks.

All of these habits are key points that need to be corrected to successfully perform a tumblind skill that is ready to move on to the next level. Altering technique can be a scary change for some athletes. Often when making these corrections, success does not happen right away. Failure may occur on a skill that an athlete has performed for years, but this should not deter the athlete from making the adjustment. A tumbling portfolio will be kept on each athlete on what skills they will be allowed to work on in classes, privates, and team practices. An athlete must be signed off in several level appropriate skills in order to move forward in tumbling. Technique is a large part of each tumbling category, i.e., legs together, legs straight, head positioning, no arch in back. This will be enforced and monitored regularly. The safety and success of your athlete is a priority to the Twisters staff.

Stay to Play Policy

Many competitions have implemented a Stay to Play Policy which requires ALL performers, coaches and spectators to make ALL room reservations through the housing company designated by the competition producer. Teams and/or individuals that don't abide by this policy will be ineligible to participate.

Handbook Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that the Maryland Twisters 2023-2024 Athlete & Parent Handbook will be emailed to me once my athlete is placed on a team. If I do not receive it then, I will request it from the Maryland Twisters office. I will read and share this document with my athlete. I fully understand this document is a contract between myself, my family, and the Maryland Twisters.

June Training is Mandatory

I understand that June training is mandatory. All athletes are subject to be moved to another team or level based on how they do during June training.

Your signature below indicates your acknowledgement of, and agreement to, these policies.

I {fullName} have read and fully understand my financial commitment to the Maryland Twisters, Inc. outlined in the handbook and below.

I understand that my commitment is for the 2022-2023 competitive season once my athlete is placed on a team. Monthly Tuition and Allstar Fees are due the 1st of the month. I have a grace period until the 10th of the month. After that my account will automatically be charged a $25 late fee.

I understand that I am strongly encouraged to sign up for FACTS, the automatic debit system used by Maryland Twisters, Inc. to collect monthly Tuition and Allstar Fees. I understand that failure to have my monthly fees processed through FACTS will result in an additional administrative monthly fee of $10. 

I understand that if my FACTS payment returns three times, I will be taken off the FACTS system and will be subject to the $10 administrative monthly fee. In addition, my payments will be due on the first of each month payable in cash or credit card only. After the 10th of the month, a late fee of $25 will be automatically charged to my account.

I understand that if I am fundraising and paying at the gym instead of using FACTS, I WILL be charged the $10 administrative monthly fee regardless of whether or not my account is current or I carry a balance. Additionally, my payments are still due by the 1st of the month regardless of whether or not my fundraising money has come in.

I understand that costs associated with attending Worlds, the Summit, The One, and any other awarded event not on our competition schedule, are NOT included in the Allstar Fees. Parents are responsible for any additional costs to attend these competitions including covering expenses for coaches. I understand that the turn-around time for paying these fees may be short once a bid is received.

I understand if I miss ANY scheduled payments, my athlete risks the chance of being removed from practice or immediately removed from the Maryland Twisters, Inc. program. I understand my athlete will NOT be allowed to attend classes, private lessons, attend Twister's functions or receive uniform, practice wear, warm-ups, team photos, etc. or purchase items from our Pro Shop if Maryland Twisters, Inc. accounts become past due.

I understand that I will forfeit ANY monies paid, if I choose to leave a team, decline a position, or I am asked to leave the program.

I understand that if my athlete quits or is removed from a team an Inconvenience Fee will be assessed: $500 after August 1, and $1000 after December 1, and I will not be refunded any monies paid. This includes tuition, Allstar Fees, Worlds fees, Summit fees, or any fees associated with award events. Any current balance owed on my account will also be due.

I understand that ALL monies paid are non-refundable.

I understand that Maryland Twisters, Inc. has the right to reqire payment in FULL (ENTIRE SEASON) for monies owed for pre-rendered services, uniforms, etc., if there were payment issues in previous years/seasons with The Maryland  Twisters. Inc.

I understand that if my account has a past due balance, any monies received by MDT will be applied to the balance before being applied to post-season competition fees. 

I understand that I am entering into this program of my own free will.