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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING TO UCA CAMP? NEW! Accessories and props for the UCA Heroes Rally! (4 day overnight camps only)
Yarn in your school colors for the Squad Unity Ceremony with your Big Brother / Big Sister! (about 1 foot
per squad member)
Supplies to decorate your time capsule in your school colors!
NEW! Blindfolds for everyone for Team building activity!
SENIORS – Please bring your favorite college T-shirt to wear on l “Senior Night”.
Spirit Raising Props (if you have these): Poms, Megaphones, Signs
Cups / Water Bottles to participate in UCA’s GREEN TEAM!
Cheer attire (t-shirts, shorts and tennis shoes). Most teams wear matching outfits. This is a good way
to identify you as a group. Whenever possible, please mark all belongings by name and address.
Uniforms may be worn during evaluations if desired but are not required.
An alarm clock
Notebook and pen
Rain coat and/or umbrella
Bed linens (sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels)
Spending Money (optional). Most participants bring $50 - $55 for snacks, soft drinks, t-shirts,
souvenirs, etc. Music for optional Home Dance (CD). You may also bring a CD player to practice
other routines.
Most camps have First Aid personnel on duty; however, we suggest that each squad brings
sunscreen, lip balm, ace bandages or tape, medications for muscle soreness or headaches (Tylenol,
aspirin, etc.) Varsity is not allowed to administer any kind of medication at camp.
Completed Medical Release Forms for each person (this includes advisors, chaperones and
coaches) are to be brought to the registration table at camp. We must have the original copy. DO
NOT send Medical Release forms to the office.
CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING
AT UCA CAMP THIS SUMMER!
UCA HEROES RALLY:
On the third day of camp, the UCA staff will lead a “Heroes” rally. Your team will be active
participants in the rally so be sure to accessorize like your favorite hero. Heroes can be from the
community (Policeman, Fireman, Ambulance Driver, Military, etc.) or they can be your favorite
Superhero!
UCA TIME CAPSULE:
Start your season this summer by setting your goals and stashing them away in the UCA Time
Capsule….On the first night of camp, your squad will create a 2009-2010 Time Capsule for you to fill
with your goals and decorate in your school colors. Open the Time Capsule at the end of the year
banquet to see how far you’ve come! (Time Capsule Provided – Bring Supplies to Decorate)
SQUAD UNITY CEREMONY:
This summer UCA will help your team bond like never before. Each squad should bring yarn in your
school colors (about 1 foot per squad member). Your Big Bro or Sis will take you through a ceremony to
help everyone understand their role and commitment to the squad.
GREEN TEAM:
Help UCA be kind to the environment this summer by joining the UCA GREEN TEAM. Green
Team members agree to:
1) Bring a water bottle / cup from home to use for water during the week
2) Agree to a 10:30 lights out
3) Include your teams “Green” efforts in your time capsule
UCA PROGRAM INFORMATION Our staff is looking forward to working with you at camp this summer. Listed below is general information that will benefit you as you prepare for camp. The UCA Program is designed to train cheerleaders to be their very best. Each class is professionally conducted by
top instructors. The overall emphasis of the program is on concentrated learning in a fun and exciting
environment.
Report to camp in good condition. Daily stretching exercises, practicing jumps, and aerobic conditioning will
help you avoid potential injuries and soreness. Start now to get in shape for camp!
Throughout the camp, your squad will learn a variety of cheers, sidelines, and dances. You will be privately
coached by a UCA instructor on a cheer and the Xtreme routine (a dance plus incorporation). After each
private coaching session, you will be evaluated on this material. These are low-pressure evaluations designed to
help you get your new material game-ready.
On the final day of camp, your squad has the option to participate in our Camp Championships. All evaluations
and the Optional Camp Championships will be conducted according to the safety rules and guidelines set forth
by the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA). You can view these safety
guidelines at their website: www.aacca.org. Please be sure to read these guidelines carefully. An instructor will
be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Daily awards will be presented for achievement, improvement and spirit. At the conclusion of camp, we will
present overall awards in several divisions for the entire week.
NOTE: There will be no evaluation of home cheers.
Optional Home Dance Evaluation
There will be a Home Dance Evaluation (with awards) in which all interested squads may perform a
dance routine from home. This evaluation is strictly OPTIONAL and will occur on the first night of
camp unless there is a conflict with facilities.
Routines will be judged on technique, originality, and crowd appeal. For school teams, partner stunts,
pyramids or tumbling are NOT permitted in the optional home dance evaluation. The maximum
length of a routine is one minute and fifteen seconds.
If you plan to participate in the home dance evaluation, we will furnish a CD player for your use.
UCA requests that there will be no video taping during actual class instruction; however, you may
videotape private coaching, evaluation and other activities during the week.
UCA OVERNIGHT CAMP
SAMPLE SCHEDULE Day 1: Plan the Pep Rally Day 3: Pep Rally Day
9:00-12:00 Check-In / Registration 8:00 Head Cheerleader/Captain Meeting
12:30 New Coaches’ Orientation 8:15 Heroes Rally!!
12:45 Coaches’ Meeting with Concierge 8:45 Game Planning Class
1:00 Opening Demonstrations 9:45 Stunt Class
1:30 Line Dance and Cheer Class 10:45 Pyramid Class
2:15 Xtreme Routine 11:15 Private Coaching Prep
3:15 Spotting Seminar/Stunt Qualification 11:30 Lunch Break
3:30 Partner Stunt Class 1:15 Basket Toss Class (Optional)
4:30 Dinner Break 1:45 Private Coaching
6:15 Optional Home Dance Evaluation 2:45 Break
7:00 Sideline Evaluations 3:00 Dance Review / Team UCA
7:30 Xtreme Routine Review 3:30 All American Tryouts
7:45 Material Review 4:30 Dinner Break
8:00 Awards / Big Bro/Sis, Safety Pledge 6:15 Open Practice
Coaches Q and A with Concierge 6:30 Game Day/Xtreme Routine Evaluation
9:00 Time Capsule 7:30 Material Review
7:45 Awards / Big Bro/Sis
Coaches Q&A with Concierge
Day 2 Publicize the Pep Rally 9:00 Senior Social
8:00 Head Cheerleader/Captain Meeting,
Squad Unity Ceremony
Day 4: Final Day
8:15 Warm up
8:30 Cheer Class / Jump Class 8:30 Open Practice
9:15 Dance Class 9:00 Final Evaluations: Cheer & Xtreme
10:15 Stunt Class Routine
11:15 Private Coaching Prep 9:45 Camp Champs
Squad Unity Ceremony 10:30 Optional Camp Star Performance
11:30 Lunch Break 11:00 Final Review of all Camp Material
1:30 Elective Classes 11:15 Mascot Follies (if applicable)
Dance-Stunts-Material Review 11:30 Final Awards
2:15 Private Coaching
3:00 Break
3:15 Dance Review / TEAM UCA
4:00 Open Practice
4:30 Dinner Break
6:00 Cheer Evaluations
6:45 Material Review / Jump Off
7:30 Awards /Big Bro/Sis
Q&A with Concierge
9:00 Club UCA
UCA/UDA GENERAL CAMP RULES
Participants are required to wear wristbands at all times (given to you at registration
on the first day of camp).
Cheering, chanting and dancing should be practiced in designated areas ONLY.
Squads/teams must be on time to all classes and camp functions.
Please leave valuables at home (rings, jewelry, etc.). UCA/UDA will not be responsible
for lost or stolen items.
Contact a member of the UCA/UDA Management staff before seeking medical attention at a
clinic or hospital (at camps where a management staff is provided).
The use, consumption or possession of alcohol or other illegal substances is prohibited.
Smoking at camp is prohibited.
Hazing or initiations of any type is prohibited (this entails anything that may embarrass
or cause an individual to stand out at camp).
No hanging signs or use of glitter, silly string or confetti in dorms without
permission.
Teams/Coaches are to adhere to the university policy and not overload elevators.
Teams/coaches could be charged for any damage incurred by overloading elevators, in
addition; this is very dangerous and could cause potential injury.
All participants must follow housing rules:
A) No running or unnecessary noise in the halls.
B) All windows are to remain closed in the air-conditioned dorms. In dorms without air-
conditioning, windows may be left open but screens must be left on. No leaning out of windows.
No throwing anything out of windows.
C) There will be no tumbling, horseplay, partner stunts or practicing in the dorm.
D) Any damage to the room will be charged to your group. Be sure to leave your room as clean as
you found it.
E) Some locations charge participants for lost keys or access cards, please keep up with these.
F) All participants must be in the building at 9:00 pm, on the floor by 10:00 pm, in the rooms by
10:30 pm for bed check by UCA/UDA staff and in bed with lights out by 10:45 pm and remain
there until morning. If an emergency occurs, participants should contact the Camp Manager
immediately for assistance.
G) No one of the opposite sex will be allowed in the sleeping rooms.
Participants attending camp as “overnight” participants must not ride in cars while at camp. Participants
must walk with their squad /team to all camp functions. If participants bring their car, they must park
their car and turn over the keys to the Camp Manager (if applicable). Participants are not allowed to
leave the “camp” premises.
UCA ALL AMERICAN INFORMATION
Each cheer squad attending UCA camp can nominate squad members to compete for the honor of
being named “UCA All American”. All seniors are eligible to tryout. If there are no seniors, then a
maximum of six squad members may be nominated to tryout.
Selection Process
Each candidate will perform the Xtreme dance routine, a camp cheer and a jump. All American tryouts
are usually held the third day of camp. The head instructor will let you know the exact time and
location of the All American tryout. Candidates will tryout in groups of three or more.
Sophomore, Junior and Senior All Americans will have the opportunity to perform in the London
Parade, New Year’s Day before one million spectators lining the parade route. The travel dates are
December 26, 2009 – January 2, 2010. The UCA staff chaperones the All Americans to ensure their
safety and fun! Sophomore, Junior and Senior All Americans are also eligible to attend the
Thanksgiving Events as well, based on the state in which they attend camp. If you have any questions,
e-mail: [email protected].
Junior High and Junior Varsity All Americans will have the opportunity to perform in the Houston
Thanksgiving Day Parade, Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade or the UCA/UDA Thanksgiving Tour
at the Walt Disney World Resort based on the state in which they attend camp. The dates are
November 24-27, 2009.
Cheer, Xtreme Routine, Home Dance, Superior Trophy Winners and Mascot All Americans are
eligible to perform in the Capital One Bowl Tour, December 29, 2009 – January 2, 2010 in Orlando,
Florida.
Specific brochures for all events will be distributed at camp. Please see individual brochures for
payment deadlines. If you do not receive a brochure at camp, call the UCA office immediately at 1-
888-CHEERUCA.
ADDITIONAL UCA SPECIAL EVENT OPPORTUNITES
Sophomore, Junior and Senior captains and co-captains may travel to New York City from November
21-27, 2009 and perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, “The Longest Running Show on
Broadway” before a worldwide audience of 60 million people. No tryout is necessary. This is not an
All American Event. Space is limited. If you have questions, please contact
Every Participant must have a completed and signed release form to turn in at registration on the first day of camp in order to participate.
Minor’s Name
Address
City, State & Zip
Phone Number
Location where you will attend camp
Camp DatesName of Parent/Legal Guardian
Parent/Legal Guardian Cell Phone Number
School / Group
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Medical Release. I, in my own behalf and on behalf of Minor, acknowledge and agree that such participation subjects Minor to possibility of physical illness or injury (minimal, serious, catastrophic and/or death) and that I, in my own behalf and on behalf of Minor, acknowledge that Minor is assuming the risk of such illness or injury by participating in the camp. In the event of such illness or injury, I authorize Varsity Spirit to obtain necessary medical treatment of Minor and hereby, in my own behalf and on behalf of Minor, release and hold harmless Releasees in the exercises of this authority. I further acknowledge and understand that I will be responsible for any and all medical and related bills that may be incurred on behalf of Minor for any illness or injury that Minor may sustain during the Camp and while traveling to and from the site for the Camp whether or not the Camp actually occurs.
Appearance Agreement. I understand that Varsity Spirit d/b/a UCA and/or UDA from time to time produces promotional material relating to its programs. I understand that as a participant in and/or a spectator at the Camp, Minor may be included in videotapes, photographs, DVD’s, Podcasts and videocasts taken during the camp. Therefore, without reservation or limitations, I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, hereby assign, transfer and grant to Varsity Spirit d/b/a UCA and/or UDA, its successors, assignees, licensees, sponsors, any television networks, and all other commercial exhibitors the exclusive right to photograph and/or videotape Minor and to utilize such videotapes and photographs and Minor’s name, face, likeness, voice and appearance as part of the Camp, in advertising and promoting the Camp or in advertising and promoting similar future events. I further understand that neither Varsity Spirit nor any third party is under any obligation to exercise any of the foregoing rights, licenses and privileges. I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, waive any right to inspect or approve any materials related thereto.
Camp Rules. I further acknowledge and understand that Varsity Spirit has established rules and regulations pertaining to conduct, behavior and activities of all Camp participants by which Minor and I agree to abide during the Camp and that Minor and I will be responsible for her/his/my failure to abide by those rules and regulations. Minor and I have received, read, and understand the Camp rules. Minor and I understand that violation of the rules can result in dismissal from Camp with no refund.
Insurance and Payment. We offer an accident policy to all students for a $5.00 premium. The policy has no deductible and pays up to $1,000 of medical expenses, regardless of other insurance coverage. (Charges due to illness and preexisting injuries are not covered and will be billed directly to the parent). All students who do not have insurance must purchase the Camp accident policy. This policy or other proof of insurance, is usually required to obtain medical treatment as we strictly adhere to this insurance require-ment. Please check one of the following:
Varsity will not administer orsupply any type of medication at camp.
(Not available at Home Camps)
Witness Signature: Address:
Liability Release.
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. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, I ______________________________________, as a parent or legal guardian of ______________________________________, a minor (hereinafter “Minor”), hereby grant the permission necessary to allow Minor to participate in the above Camp to be conducted by Varsity Spirit Corporation (”Varsity Spirit”) d/b/a Universal Cheerleaders Association (”UCA”) and/or Universal Dance Association (”UDA”). I, in my own behalf and on behalf of Minor, further agree to release and to hold harmless Varsity Spirit,Varsity Spirit’s Corporate Sponsors (hereinafter “Sponsors”), the Hosting Site, (university, hotel, convention center, high school) on whose premises the Camp will occur, (hereinafter the “Location”) the affiliates of Varsity Spirit, the Location, and the respective directors, officers, representatives, members, agents, and employees of Varsity Spirit, Sponsors, the Location and their respective affiliates (hereinafter collectively ”Releasees”) from any and all liability, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise for any claim, judgement, loss, liability, cost and expenses (including, without limitations, attorney’s fees and costs) arising out of or connected with the Camp, including any claim arising out of or connected with any illness or injury (minimal, serious, catastrophic, and/or death) that Minor may incur or sustain during the Camp, all activities associated with the Camp and while traveling to and from the site for the Camp whether or not the Camp actually occurs. I further expressly agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees and Releasees’ heirs, successors, assigns, executors and administrators against loss from any further claims, demands or actions that may subsequently be brought by Minor or by any other persons on the account of damages of any character resulting to Minor in any way from the foregoing activities. I further agree to reimburse and to make good to Releasees any loss of costs Releasees may have to pay as a result of any such action, claim, or demand.
I hereby warrant that I have read this Liability Release in its entirety and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this Liability Release releases Releasees from liability and contains an acknowledgement of my voluntary and knowing assumption of risk of injury or illness. I further acknowledge that nothing in this Liability Release constitutes a guarantee that the Camp will occur. I have signed this document voluntarily and of my own free will.
