Congratulations and welcome to XTREME CHEER ALL-STARS!! This handbook contains all the critical information regarding our team program. If you have questions after reading, please call Mike 203-273-9161 or Dana 860-919-2974, or email us at info@xtremecheerct.net. You can also reach the gym at 203-273-9161.
Xtreme Cheer requires a commitment from both the cheerleaders and the parents. We have scheduled practice times according to the time required to excel in this sport. Additionally, we have scheduled parent meetings to excel in our program. All practices are mandatory.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All forms must be filled out completely by the parents, detached, and returned to Mike or Dana. All-stars will not be allowed to practice until all forms are returned. Thank you for your cooperation. This includes the Guardian Agreement.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
•We believe in coaching athletes to strive for their personal best, foster drive and passion, grow strong as a team, and accept everyone's unique talents.
•We believe in nurturing strength of character as well as strength of body.
• We believe in teaching life lessons that will last beyond their All-Star Cheer career and carry them forward into adulthood.
MEET OUR STAFF
Michael Talbot
Phone: 203-273-9161
Owner, Head Coach, Choreographer, Head Tumbling Instructor, Head
Stunting Coach, Class Director
Dana Talbot
Phone: 860-919-2974
Co-owner, Executive Director, Assistant Coach to All Levels
Dilmer Bonifacio
Phone: 347-615-6474
Half Year Coach, Choreographer, Head Class Instructor
Nicholas Hamilton
Phone: 215-285-3861
Director of Tumbling Class Program, Tumbling Instructor, Coach
Meagan Artese
Phone: 914-396-2497
Coach
Michael Castillo
Phone: 929-523-3357
Coach, Tumbling Coach, Coed Instructor
Dillon Quinlan-Huertas
Phone: 203-505-4379
Tumbling Coach, Coed Instructor
Lauren Moore
Phone: 203-273-0274
Coach
Alexandra Richter
Phone: 203-501-8919
Coach, Tumbling Coach, Flexibility Coach
Kiara Turner
Phone: 914-221-8683
Half Year Team Coach
Trisha Emmeluth
Phone: 845-721-1624
Tinys & Minis Coach
Denise Perna
Email: denise06851@aol.com
Head of XCA Booster Club
RULES & REGULATIONS
All-stars must attend all scheduled practices.
•Missing more than 3 practices during competition season will result in dismissal from the team. Excused absences include illness (cramps do not count), serious injury, certain religious events, and mandatory school trips. The rest are up to the coach's discretion.
•If your child is unable to attend, please call or email Mike or Dana at least 24 hours before practice or it will be deemed unexcused. xtremecheerct@gmail.com or 203-273-9161
•All-stars more than 5 minutes late will condition/run unless called ahead of time.
•Our season runs until the end of April.
•Always show respect for the coaches, fellow teammates, other Xtreme athletes, parents, judges, officials, and spectators. Disrespectful behavior will result in dismissal.
• During practice your opinion does not count. All squad and routine decisions are left to the discretion of the coaches. This includes team placement. Unless it's a safety concern then it's not your choice it's the professional's choice.
•Every year we go through losses and additions of team members.
The dismissal/addition of a team member is solely the coach's decision.
•Practices may be added or changed at any time during the season with notice.
•Injured athletes are expected to be at all practices. We will create a workout regimen for the injured athlete so that they are able to keep up strength and endurance.
• No athlete or parent may post inappropriate messages on Facebook, Instagram, Fierce Boards, Twitter, or any other website about another program or individual.
• Parents, relatives, friends, and cheerleaders are never allowed to speak with competition officials for any reason.
•The Xtreme name and logo are copyrighted. No one can reprint our logo on any apparel or other items for apparel distribution or sale. All items will be sold through our Pro Shop.
•Anyone threatening to quit or pull their child from a squad will be dismissed from the program immediately.
•Demonstrate good sportsmanship before, during, and after competitions.
•Treat all athletes and coaches with respect from opposing teams.
•Be modest when successful and be gracious in defeat.
•Respect the privilege of the use of our facility. This includes cleaning up after yourself.
•You are REQUIRED to attend The XCA Showcase and all competitions. Missing a competition will result in dismissal. This includes Senior College Visits & Try-outs unless discussed with Mike prior to tryouts.
•Exhibit good sportsmanship in our gym and at all events.
•Maintain a minimum 2.2 GPA.
•Vacations and excused absences must be submitted to your coach or team rep in writing.
•If you are running late to practice due to traffic, you must call and inform your coach.
•No food, gum, candy, or sodas are permitted in the gym area. Only water and Gatorade are allowed.
•Formal practice attire will be worn to all designated practices. Please do not tumble in loose-fitting t-shirts or shorts. This includes jewelry.
•The Xtreme schedule is your first priority. Xtreme will not work around an athlete's high school sports schedule (soccer, high school cheerleading, track, etc.). An absence for these events is unexcused. (Exceptions handled on an individual basis.)
•The use of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and abusive language is prohibited. This behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the Xtreme program. No excuses or exceptions.
•Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all athletes, coaches, fans, and judges during all practices & competitions.
•Inappropriate behavior found on any social media outlet can result in immediate dismissal of the athlete and will be brought to the attention of the athlete's parent/guardian.
•Place the well-being of your child and their teams before your personal desire to win.
•Advocate a sports environment for your child that is free of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and abusive language, and refrain from their use during practices or competitions.
•Encourage your child to abide by the rules and respect all other teammates, athletes, coaches, judges, officials, and other parents.
•All parents must treat all staff with respect. Should a parent promote unsportsmanlike behavior, he or she will be asked to leave the Xtreme program immediately.
•Our staff will have sole communication with the competition companies. Parents are not permitted to contact our vendors directly. Please see your team coach if you have any questions.
•Parents are not permitted in the training facility during practice. Parents must stay in the lobby or viewing areas.
•The gym viewing areas are a privilege. Please respect our athletes and staff and refrain from both negative remarks and ''sideline coaching'' while in these viewing areas. Only positivity.
•A coach has a right to dismiss your athlete from the Xtreme program for any of the following reasons: inappropriate behavior, too many absences, a pattern of lateness, not showing up for a competition, or for delinquent tuition payments.
•We will not tolerate pettiness, gossiping, or cliques that attempt to slander the ''XC" name.
•Parents displaying improper behavior will be dismissed from the program immediately and will not be allowed to return the following year. This includes negative talk in the lobby. BE KIND.
•No parent may ever reprimand or discipline someone else's child. We will handle any disciplinary problems privately and professionally.
•Level 6 Worlds teams are selected separately from regular team tryouts. Staff will make necessary additions/changes to build the strongest Worlds team possible. Any athlete at any time can be removed or made an alternate.
• If a paid bid is awarded, the money from the paid bid will go to the new roster replacement athlete for said Worlds or Summit team.
•Any team qualifying for the Summit, US Finals, All-Star Worlds, or Worlds competitions may not vacation during the month of April. ALL practices are mandatory. Absentees will result in the athlete's replacement for these events.
• If an athlete quits XCA prior to receiving any gear such as, but not limited to, practice gear, uniform, bow, hair piece, warm-ups, or t-shirt, the gear will then become the property of Xtreme Cheer. Xtreme Cheer's logo and name is a copywriter of Xtreme Cheer LLC. In the event a Team Member is dismissed from the Xtreme Cheer All-Stars or quits, said Team Member and Guardian of said Team Member agree they will pay the remainder of the season balance, with no refund of any fees that might have already been paid. This includes no refund of monies raised in fundraising. The monies raised were under the Xtreme Cheer name and will go to our scholarship fund.
•Team moms will organize fun bondings and championship gear. Everything is optional.