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Fredonia

Cheerleading & Dance

Competition Sunday January 21,2018

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We are now a New York State Sanctioned Event

**There will be THREE separate awards ceremony for each section of the competition (All- Star, Dance, Scholastic).The event will be located in-Steele Hall field house SUNY Fredonia.

Cheer-Registration $125 Registration 1st team

$75 each additional team

Dance-Registration $150 Registration 1st 5 dance routines (hip hop, jazz, pom)

$50 each additional routine

Registrations received after January 12, 2018 will incur a $50 additional processing charge per performance team.

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Tentative Schedule

8:00-9:00 Scholastic Registration (Following the Scholastic Division there will be a rolling Registration) 9:15 Welcome Scholastic

12:00 Stunt Contest and Jump Contest

12:15 Scholastic Awards

12:30 Welcome All-Star

2:15 Dance Jump Contest and Turn Contest

2:30 All-Star Awards

3:00 Welcome Dance Teams 5:00 Dance Awards

The following rules, guidelines, and information apply to all squads for the competition:

The competition is open to all elementary, junior high/middle schools, all-star/competition teams, and high schools. The make-up of divisions is located on registration form. Non-Mounting divisions will be added if necessary. 1. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be presented in each division. The Team Spirit Award will

be judged by the F.S.U. Cheerleaders and awarded to the team who displays the most spirit, enthusiasm, and genuine team spirit throughout the competition. One (1) Grand Champion trophy will be awarded to the team with the highest overall score.

2. High School and Recreation teams will follow NFHS Guidelines, which can be found at www.aacca.org Refer to the breakdown of divisions on the following registration form.

3. All –Star team will follow USASF guidelines which can be found at www.usasf.net Refer to the breakdown of divisions on the following registration form.

We reserve the right to combine divisions according to enrollment.

4. The routines must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. You must provide a good quality CD or tape and designate a person to work your own music.

2. Length of the routine must be between 2 - 2 1/2 minutes, and combine stunts (exception non-mounting), dance, jumps, tumbling, and cheer. Points will be deducted for time infractions.

3. No props allowed. Poms and signs permitted.

Dance- Dance score sheets can be downloaded from: http://uda.varsity.com/rules.aspx

Score sheets will be available at the end of the competition. All judges’ decisions are FINAL.

6. 9 Panel 54’x42’ Floor -Panels will run front to back with horizontal line across the middle of the mat. 1. Spectator admission will be $10.00 Adults/$5.00 Students and Children. Competition gear will be for sale and available on site! PARKING IS FREE !

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Refreshments-A concession stand will be available serving beverages, hot dogs, and pizza. For further information, please contact Katie Pucci-Schaefer: puccsch@fredonia.edu Thank you for your time and we look forward to seeing you there!

NYSPHSAA Cheer Music Guidelines- NYSPHSAA has developed these guidelines to assist our member schools with compliance with the copyright regulations that arise with the use of music for cheer routines and performances. The copyright law is designed to protect artists, promote creativity and to ensure that artists are compensated for their work. Pursuant to the copyright law proper licenses must be obtained to make additional copies of music and to remix recordings. All recordings used in cheer routines should be properly licensed. The school should maintain confirmation of any of the licenses obtained for the music. Copyright Law U.S. copyright law grants to the author/artist or their assignee a “Bundle of Rights”. The exclusive rights include the following: 1.) The right to make copies of the work 2.) The right to publicly perform or record the work 3.) The right to distribute the work 4.) The right to make modifications of the work such as remixes or mash- ups Copyright Infringement Copyright infringement is the use of works protected by copyright law without permission, infringing certain exclusive rights granted to the copyright holder, such as the right to reproduce, distribute, display or perform the protected work, or to make derivative works. Monetary penalties can be incurred per use, per instance. License of Copyright Permission to use any of the rights granted to the author of the work is called a license. Each piece of music has at least two copyright holders, one for the song and one for the master recording. You need permission from both. The license should include the right to make copies of the music for the team members. USA Cheer provides a list of music providers/venders who they have determined have the appropriate licenses for the music they are providing. The list includes music providers/venders who license original music, covers and/or remixes. A list of approved providers can be found at the USA Cheer website. Music purchased from commercial sources such as ITunes, Amazon MP3 or other authorized commercial digital music stores only gives the user the right to use the music for personal, non-commercial use. It does not give the user the right to make copies, remixes or mash-ups. If a team only uses one song for a routine, they may use a legally purchased copy of the song at a NYSPHSAA competition. However, the team cannot re-mix the tune in any way (such as changing the tempo, adding music or sound effects or mixing with other songs). Teams may make minor edits for timing purposes, such as removing a chorus or bridge. Your team can compose or create its own original music. Your team can work with a group that creates original music for teams but that group would have to license or assign to your school the necessary rights. A written record of all licenses should be kept on file. Rules to Remember -Do not use mash-ups or remixes, either created by you or sold by music providers without the proper license. -Do not download songs from sites that are not properly licensed -Do not copy or distribute recordings you have legally purchased without permission. It is the responsibility of the member school to secure the proper licenses for the music used for its cheer routines. These guidelines should not be construed as legal advice. If you have concerns you should check with your school attorney.

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Fredonia Cheerleading & Dance Competition 2018 School/Group Phone

Address Email

Director/Coach # Additional coaches

Please complete 1 form PER TEAM

Youth/Recreation Description # Participants Team Name

Mini 8 yrs & under

Sophomores 8-10 yrs old

Juniors 10-12 yrs old

Seniors 12 yrs +

School Description # Participants Team Name

Modified/Freshman 6th-9th grade

JV 9-12th grade

Varsity 9-12th grade

Co-Ed 3+ males

College 17yrs+

All-Star Division Level Description # Particpants Team Name

Tiny 1 5 yrs old & younger

Mini 1 2 8 yrs old & younger

Youth 1 2 3 4 5 11 yrs old & younger

Junior 1 2 3 4 5 14 yrs old & younger

Senior 1 2 3 4 4.2 10yrs-18yrs

Senior 5 12yrs-18 yrs

international open 5 15yrs & up

international open 4 6 17 yrs & up

Special Needs 2 Any

Tiny Prep

Mini Prep

Youth Prep

Junior Prep

Senior Prep

1

1 2 1 2 3

1 2 3

1 2 3

5 yrs old & younger

8 yrs old & younger

11 yrs old & younger

14 yrs old & younger

10yrs-18yrs

$50 LATE FEE ASSESSED after 1/12/18

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Small- teams of ≤16 athletes Large- teams of ≥17 athletes Co-Ed- up to 32 athletes

Why Register Early?

First team to register…is the last to perform Divisions may close early due to a large response

Please submit entry form & Non-Fundable Entry Fee to: Katie Pucci-Schaefer

Dods Hall SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia ,NY 14063

**Make Checks payable to: Fredonia Cheerleaders** Or Pay at on our online Marketplace

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Scholastic *Division I- schools with ≥ 750 students Division II- schools with ≤ 749 students

Dance Category Description # Participants Team Name Tiny Hip Hop 6yrs & Younger Tiny Jazz 6yrs & Younger Tiny Pom 6yrs & Younger Tiny Open 6yrs & Younger Mini Hip Hop 8yrs & Younger Mini Jazz 8yrs & Younger Mini Pom 8yrs & Younger Mini Open 8yrs & Younger

Youth Hip Hop 11yrs & Younger Youth Jazz 11yrs & Younger Youth Pom 11yrs & Younger Youth Open 11yrs & Younger Junior Hip Hop 14yrs & Younger Junior Jazz 14yrs & Younger Junior Pom 14yrs & Younger Junior Open 14yrs & Younger Senior Hip Hop 18yrs & Younger Senior Jazz 18yrs & Younger Senior Pom 18yrs & Younger Senior Open 18yrs & Younger Open Hip Hop 17yrs & Younger Open Jazz 17yrs & Younger Open Pom 17yrs & Younger Open Open 17yrs & Younger

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