Dear Parent,

We want to personally thank you for your interest in the Jaguar Athletics All-Star Cheerleading Program. As we begin the eleventh year of our program, we are pleased to welcome our new members and want to thank our returning cheerleaders for their loyalty. We could never have imagined the excitement and success that the Jaguar Athletics program has brought to so many children in our community over the years. In 10 years we have earned over 15 National Championship titles and over 50 Regional titles. This past year, all 3 Jaguar squads had 1^st place finishes at UCA Rocky Top Competition in Knoxville. Our Jaguar Senior squad started the season with a National Championship title at the Athletic Championships in Cincinnati and then went on to earn five top 3 placings. Our Jaguar Mini and Youth squads each had three top 3 finishes in addition to their UCA Rocky Top titles. The Youth & Senior squads had impressive performances at the UCA National All-Star Cheerleading Championships at Disney World in Orlando, FL this past March. Our Youth squad placed 7th and our Senior squad placed 4th. The Jaguar All-Star squads performed at the June Jubilee, the TVAI Fair, at Carson-Newman Basketball games, and at both the University of Tennessee Men’s and Lady Vols’ Basketball games. We are very proud of the 2008-2009 Jaguar Athletics Cheerleading Squads!

With the growing demand of cheerleading in our country today, cheerleaders are finally receiving the recognition that they deserve. Many colleges and universities, such as the University of TN (& other SEC schools), Moorehead State, and the University of Central Florida, now offer full and partial scholarships for cheerleading. We, as coaches and former cheerleaders, want to provide individuals in this area with an opportunity to take cheerleading to the next level. The Jaguar Athletics All-Star Cheerleading Program consists of competition and performance squads on the tiny/mini, youth, and senior levels. The primary focus is to prepare for and compete in regional and national competitions. We train our cheerleaders in all areas of cheerleading excellence – including motions, dance, tumbling, jumps, pyramids, stunting, & showmanship. We also train our cheerleaders in developing overall strength and endurance which will create a solid foundation for more active and healthier lifestyles.

Whether or not your child has ever cheered, we feel confident that we can train them to be the best they can be – as long as they are willing to learn and as long as you, as their parents, are committed to our program. Please understand that this is a 10-month commitment, both financially and socially. We strongly encourage you to review the hours and costs involved to ensure that there are not conflicts which will prevent you from fully participating in this program. Being a part of the Jaguar Athletics program requires a commitment on the part of the cheerleaders and parents to practice two times each week (approximately 4 hours/week) and to travel during approximately 6 weekends during the 10-month season. As you know with any team sport, it is very difficult to practice unless everyone is present. When learning and practicing routines, perfect attendance is crucial. Absences severely limit the effectiveness of the practice. We understand that most children are involved in many activities; however, the only sport that we will "work with" is school cheerleading. For those who are participating in their school’s cheerleading programs, we need close communication with parents and cheerleaders about the school’s practice and ball game schedule in advance in order to coordinate the two schedules. Please make sure that your schedule during the fall and winter can accommodate the hours this program requires. During the summer months (June and July), we understand that you have vacations planned. However, we do ask that you make every effort to have your child at all practices when you are in town.

It is our goal as coaches to develop and enhance a sense of self-confidence, teamwork, dedication, and commitment among each individual squad member, as well as to instill good ethical standards and encourage academic achieve- ment. We feel confident that your child will benefit from our program – while also having fun! Please read the entire package thoroughly and be sure that you completely understand the commitment expected from our parents and cheerleaders. We look forward to working with you & your cheerleader during the 2009-10 Jaguar cheer season!

Sincerely,

Andra and Farrah

JAGUAR ATHLETICS COACHING STAFF

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Andra is a former JCHS cheerleader who competed at both UCA & NCA nationals, with top 10 & top 20 finishes, respectively. Andra is also a former UT VOLS cheerleader, serving as captain for two years. She was named NCA high school All-American cheerleader in 1988 & NCA Collegiate All-American cheerleader in 1992 & 1993. She was the nationals coach for the Carson-Newman College cheerleading squads in 1997 & 1998, with 7^th and 8^th place finishes at UCA Nationals. Andra has 19 years experience in gymnastics instruction, choreography, & coaching for elementary through college levels. She presently directs the Jaguar Athletics gymnastics program at the Jefferson City Community Center. Andra is a former JCHS Varsity cheer coach and former coach of the UT Lady Vols cheerleaders. Andra is safety certified by the USA Gymnastics organization & is a certified cheer coach by the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors (AACCA). Andra is also CPR/First Aid certified. This will be Andra’s eleventh year coaching the Jaguars. When she’s not coaching Jags or teaching gymnastics, Andra also works as a Nurse Practitioner for the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Pelvic Pain. Andra and her husband, Erik, have a 5 year-old daughter named Alexandra and a 19 month-old daughter named Halle.

Farrah Newman is a former JCHS cheerleader and dance team member. Competing in UDA Nationals, the JCHS dance team placed 6^th in the pom category and 11^th in the jazz category. Farrah is also a former member of the UT dance team. She was co-captain for two years and competed in the UDA National Dance Competition, with top ten finishes and ESPN appearances during each of her four years. Farrah is also a former dance instructor for UDA summer camps. She is a former JCHS JV cheer coach and JCHS dance team coach. She has 13 years experience in cheerleading and dance team coaching and choreography for junior high through college level. She has 9 years experience in gymnastics instruction. Farrah is safety certified by the USA Gymnastics organization & is a certified cheer coach by the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors (AACCA). Farrah is also CPR/First Aid certified. This will be Farrah’s eleventh year coaching the Jaguars. When she’s not coaching Jags, Farrah is the manager of Ship Shop Commerce Center in Jefferson City. Farrah and her husband, Will, have a 6 year-old son named John-Willis and a soon to be 4-year old son named Emmitt.

Brittney is a former JCHS cheerleader and Jags cheerleader. She competed with the Senior Jags squad at the UCA National Competition in Orlando, Florida in 2002 – placing 11^th in their first national’s appearance. She has eight years experience in gymnastics instruction and teaches our advanced tumbling class. Brittney is a graduate of Carson-Newman College and a former Eagle cheerleader. When not coaching Jags, Brittney works as an Occupational Therapist. Brittney is CPR/First Aid certified and is safety certified by the USA gymnastics organization. Brittney is a certified cheer coach by American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors (AACCA). This is Brittney’s eighth year coaching the Jaguars.

Chelsea is a former Jags Cheerleader who has competed with the Junior Jags for one year and the Senior Jags for four years, during which time she earned five UCA Regional Championships, a National Championship title at Jamfest Jingle Jam in 2004, a National Championship title at Athletic Championships Cincinnati in 2005 and 2006, and five top 10 finishes at both US Spirit Nationals and UCA Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Chelsea has five years experience in gymnastics instruction. Chelsea is CPR/First Aid certified and is safety certified by the USA gymnastics organization. This is her third year coaching Jags.

Lindsay is a former Jags Cheerleader who has been a part of the Jaguar Athletics program since its beginning. She cheered nine years for the Jaguars, starting as a Youth cheerleader and proceeding through both our Junior and Senior squads. Lindsay earned 20 Regional Titles and 5 National Titles. She has nine top 10 finishes at both US Spirit Nationals and UCA Nationals. She has three years experience in gymnastics instruction. Lindsay is CPR/First Aid certified and is safety certified by the USA gymnastics organization. This is Lindsay’s second year coaching the Jaguars.

JAGUAR ATHLETICS COMPETITIONS

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CHEERSPORT REGIONAL, NASHVILLE, TN: OCTOBER 25, 2009

ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS, CINCINNATI, OH: NOVEMBER 21-22, 2009

JAMFEST JINGLE JAM, GATLINBURG, TN: DECEMBER 5-6, 2009

UCA CHRISTMAS CLASSIC, SEVIERVILLE, TN: DECEMBER 12, 2009

ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS, CHATTANOOGA, TN: JANUARY 16-17, 2010

UCA ROCKY TOP CLASSIC, KNOXVILLE, TN: JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010

ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS, GATLINBURG, TN: MARCH 13-14, 2010

UCA ALL-STAR NATIONALS, ORLANDO, FL: MARCH 13-14, 2010

ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS, DESTIN, FL: APRIL 10-11, 2010

INTERNATIONAL ALL-LEVELS CHAMPIONSHIP, ATLANTA, GA: APRIL 17-18, 2010

The Jaguar Athletics Cheerleading Squads typically perform at 4-6 local establishments and area functions throughout the year. We also plan to have 1-2 open performances at our practice facilities so that parents, families, and friends can attend. We will inform you of these performances 1-2 months in advance. Listed below are a few of our usual performances:

TVAI FAIR CARSON-NEWMAN FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL

SMOKIES BASEBALL GAME JCHS FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL GAMES

UT MEN’S & LV BASKETBALL GAMES CHARITY FUNDRAISERS

JAGUAR ATHLETICS PRICING SHEET

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TINY/MINI YOUTH/JUNIOR/SENIOR

$750/year $900/year ($1350-1 mini & 1 youth; $1500-2 youth &/or seniors)

If cheer 10 months, divide total by 10 to make monthly payments.

If start late and cheer 7 months, may divide total by 7 to make monthly payments.

$30 BLOOMERS

$30 SOCKS – 3 PR (These are new: solid purple around ankle with teal lettering "Jaguars")

$25 SPORTS BRA (Youth and Seniors; optional for Minis

OPTIONAL ITEMS WHICH MUST BE ORDERED ON JUNE 4, 2009

$50 SLING BAG (BACK PACK)

$22 COSMETIC BAG (VERY SMALL DUFFLE TYPE BAG)

$100 ROUTINE CHOREOGRAPHY

$40 PRACTICE CLOTHING (1 T-shirt; 2 shorts–will use camp t-shirt as one practice shirt)

$75 SHOES (YOUTH & SENIOR ONLY)

$20 HAIRBOW

$30 END-OF-YEAR PLAQUE

$20-30 COMPETITION MAKE-UP & TATTOOS

$220 ROUTINE CAMP (Seniors definite – this is due August 1)

$150 TEAM WARM-UP (Optional – same as last year)

$65 CHEERSPORT REGIONAL – NASHVILLE, TN (OCTOBER 25, 2009)

$125 ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS – CINICINNATI, OH (NOVEMBER 21-22, 2009)

$125 JAMFEST NATIONALS – GATLINBURG, TN (DECEMBER 5-6, 2009)

$65 UCA CHRISTMAS CLASSIC – SEVIERVILLE, TN (DECEMBER 12, 2009)

$110 ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS – CHATTANOOGA, TN (JANUARY 16-17, 2010)

$40 UCA ROCKY TOP CLASSIC – KNOXVILLE, TN (FEBRUARY 2010)

JAGUAR ATHLETICS PAYMENT INFO

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PLEASE INDICATE ON MEMO LINE WHAT ITEMS YOU ARE PAYING FOR IN THAT PARTICULAR CHECK. (IF YOU DO NOT INDICATE THEN WE WILL ASSUME YOU ARE TIPPING US FOR OUR HARD WORK!) IT IS VERY HELPFUL IF YOU PAY THE EXACT AMOUNT FOR ITEMS – YOU MAY NEED TO CONFIRM PAYMENT AMOUNTS BEFORE WRITING CHECKS. A NOTICE IS NORMALLY SENT HOME 1-2 WEEKS BEFORE THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH INDICATING WHAT IS DUE AT THAT TIME.

MONTHLY TUITION: DUE BY THE FIRST SATURDAY PRACTICE OF EACH MONTH. IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE TIME OF PAYMENT THE FOLLOWING MONTH, A $15 LATE FEE WILL BE CHARGED. IF PAYMENT NOT RECEIVED BY THE FOLLOWING MONTH, YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE UNTIL PAYMENTS ARE CAUGHT UP. THERE WILL ALSO BE A $15 SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL RETURNED CHECKS.

START-UP FEES: FULL PAYMENT FOR THE UNIFORM ITEMS AND OPTIONAL ITEMS ORDERED BY VARSITY MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 4. UNIFORMS WILL NOT BE ORDERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED IN FULL. KEEP IN MIND THAT UNIFORM ORDER AND PROCESSING AND DELIVERY TAKES APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS. CHEERLEADERS MAY USE UNIFORMS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR OR PURCHASE USED UNIFORMS FROM PREVIOUS CHEERLEADERS. IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WANTING TO SELL A UNIFORM, PLEASE INVITE THEM TO COME ON JUNE 4 TO JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT 5:30 PM.

CLOTHING AND ADDITIONAL FEES: ALL CLOTHING ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR AS THEY ARRIVE – PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ITEMS WILL NOT BE GIVEN TO A CHEERLEADER UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED FOR THAT ITEM. ALL CLOTHING AND ADDITIONAL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL BY AUGUST 15, 2009.

COMPETITION FEES: THESE FEES ARE DUE IN FULL IN TWO PAYMENTS – ONE IN AUGUST AND ONE IN NOVEMBER. WE WILL LET YOU KNOW THE EXACT AMOUNTS IN ADVANCE. THERE IS NO NEED TO WRITE SEPARATE CHECKS – JUST ADD THE COMPETITION FEES TO YOUR MONTHLY TUITION FOR THAT MONTH. ALL COMPETITION FEES WILL BE PAID BY NOVEMBER 2009.

FUNDRAISING

FUNDRAISING: THE JAGUAR COACHING STAFF IS NOT ALWAYS DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN THE FUNDRAISING PROCESS; HOWEVER, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PARTICIPATE AS IT CAN BE USED TOWARD ANY PART OF YOUR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS FOR THE 2009-2010 CHEERLEADING SEASON. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE FUNDRAISING PROCESS HAS RAISED 50-100% OF CHEERLEADING FEES IN PREVIOUS SEASONS.

WE HAVE SEVERAL GREAT FUNDRAISERS WHICH ARE VERY HELPFUL TO JAGUAR FAMILIES. FOR THE 2009-2010 SEASON WE ARE PLANNING THE FOLLOWING: GOLF TOURNAMENT, VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT, FIREWORKS STORE, RUMMAGE SALE, FLIP-A-THON, KIDS’ FUN RUN OR TRIATHLON, CAR WASHES, POINSETTIA SALES.

YOU MAY HAVE OTHER GREAT IDEAS FOR FUNDRAISERS. PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO SHARE THOSE WITH US. YOU CAN ALSO DO FUNDRAISERS ON YOUR OWN THAT DO NOT INVOLVE THE ENTIRE TEAM. HOWEVER, ANY FUNDRAISING DONE USING THE NAME JAGUAR ATHLETICS AND/OR WEARING THE JAGUAR ATHLETICS UNIFORM MUST BE APPROVED TWO WEEKS PRIOR BY ANDRA AND FARRAH. A CHEERLEADER IS NOT EXCUSED FROM PRACTICE TO PARTICIPATE IN FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.

JAGUAR ATHLETICS PRACTICE SCHEDULE & RULES

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This should remain our practice schedule for the entire season, though we usually move practices up 30 minutes on Thursday evenings so that our cheerleaders are not out too late on a school night. We practice at Carson-Newman Student Activities Center on Saturday mornings during the months of January-March due to recreation league basketball at the Jefferson City Community Center.

Practices are essential to the development of the cheerleader and to the squad as a whole. We practice only 4 hours each week and expect our cheerleaders to compete at a very high level of skill. Therefore, every practice is considered vital and important. Our practices are closed to parents, family, and friends. With limited time each week, we must limit distractions as much as possible. Parents are welcome to walk the track at the Jefferson City Community Center during practices (please pay $1 walking fee).

Gymnastics classes are an essential part of our cheerleading program. Tumbling skills can count as much as 20% of our competition scores. Attendance at gymnastics is not optional. Unlike cheerleading practices, gymnastics classes can be made up if an absence is absolutely necessary. Please contact Andra before June 2 to arrange your gymnastics class time. Try to plan your gymnastics schedule so that it can remain consistent during the entire cheer season. Our gymnastics classes remain at full capacity year-round, making it difficult to accommodate mid-season changes.

Family vacations Fundraising

Tardiness and Leaving Early: Tardiness and leaving early is a sign of disrespect to your teammates and coaches. If you are going to be more than 5 minutes late, then please call Andra or Farrah. If you need to leave early from a practice, this needs to be pre-approved two weeks before the date.

Practice clothing must be worn at all practices. Thursday practice clothing will be Gray camp t-shirt and purple shorts (coming soon). Saturday practice clothing will arrive by mid-June. Until then, there will be no set outfit required for Saturday practices. Cheer shoes can only be worn at Jaguar cheer practices and gymnastics classes, as well as competitions and performances (unless otherwise instructed).

Hair should be worn in ponytail or at least pulled back out of eyes. No jewelry needed during practice.

It is the policy of all the facilities we use for practices that we have only water in the practice area. Therefore, no food or other types of beverages are allowed at practice. We do provide water breaks during practices. Also, no gum or candy is allowed during practices. It is important to eat before practices to ensure enough energy to execute skills, but please allow adequate time for digestion (20-30 minutes).

We often give treats at practices or special events and parties. Please inform the coaching staff if your child has any food allergies.

We will not be responsible for any valuables left at any of the facilities where we practice or any performance or competition locations. Please do not bring extra items, particularly those of value, to practices, performances, or competitions. Cell phones are not allowed at practices. If brought to practice, they must be on "silent" or turned off. Phone calls will be limited to emergency purposes only. This includes calls to and from parents.

All-star cheerleading is a very demanding sport with a long season. A high level of fitness is essential in being able to execute cheerleading skills during a 2 ½ minute routine. Our cheerleaders need to be committed to achieving and maintaining the physical strength and endurance needed to successfully perform all parts of our cheer routine. Cheerleaders will have workouts during practices 1-2 times each week. All of the flexibility, conditioning, and agility exercises we do during our practice workouts can and should be performed at home 1-2 times each week.

Parent meetings are held once each month, normally on the first or second Saturday of the month. These meetings are 45 minutes to one hour in length. You will be informed of the date for the parent meetings 1-2 months in advance. Please make every effort for 1 parent from each family to attend. Good communication between parents and coaches is vital to the success of our program. As payment is due by the first Saturday of the month, please be prepared with your payment at the parent meeting.

We also have 2-3 individual parent meetings during the year to discuss any account balances and be sure our payment records are correct.

If you need at any time to discuss your child’s progress or any problems, please call Andra or Farrah to set up a meeting time for this discussion. During practice is NEVER a good time to discuss anything with the

coaches. Before and after practice may not be optimal times either, depending on the coaches’ schedules. Therefore, it is best to pre-arrange a meeting time with the coaches.

JAGUAR ATHLETICS

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COACHES

Agree to maintain a high coaching standard by staying educated about the latest coaching and performance styles and maintaining certification by appropriate governing bodies (AACCA) in safety-approved techniques for stunts, pyramids, and tumbling skills. Agree to take a personal interest in each cheerleader and help each individual to progress in all aspects of cheerleading ability. Agree to promote open communication between coaches, cheerleader, and parents. Agree to provide supervision at practices, competitions, performances, etc. Agree to determine eligibility of each individual in making the team and contributing to the competition routine by setting qualifications concerning skills, attitude, and physical fitness, while giving equal opportunity to each cheerleader.

Agrees to follow all rules and instructions from members of the Jaguar Athletics coaching staff. Agrees to be on time to all practices, competitions, and performances. Agrees to make practice a priority throughout the year and limit unnecessary absences. Agrees to work hard in practice, maintain a positive attitude, stay focused, cooperate, and participate in conditioning exercises to improve performance and reduce chance of injury. Agrees to work toward the development of the team, as well as individual development. Agrees to be a positive competitor, to display good sportsmanship, and to demonstrate a high standard of conduct as a representative of the Jaguars. This includes conduct at school and in the community, both at private and public functions. Any misconduct will result in an evaluation by the coaching staff to determine disciplinary actions and/or dismissal from the squad.

Agree to discuss any and all problems or concerns related to the program, coaches, cheerleaders, or other parent directly with the staff. Agree to accept coaches’ decisions as final and in the best interest of all parties. Agree to have cheerleader to practices, gymnastics classes, performances, and competitions on time. Agree to make practice and gymnastics a priority throughout the season and prevent unnecessary absences. Agree to participate in activities which will help strengthen the Jaguar Athletics program. Agree to pay all fees incurred by, or on behalf of, the cheerleader (including but not limited to tuition, entry fees, uniform costs, etc.). Understand that if a cheerleader quits or is dismissed from the squad, there will be no refund given on money paid for future expenses and all unpaid debts must be paid. Agree to promote team spirit by providing support to the individual cheerleaders, all Jaguar teams, and coaching staff. This includes being courteous to and respectful of other Jaguar parents, staff members at performances and competitions, and cheerleaders, parents, and family members of other teams. Understand that parent actions can result in their cheerleader being dismissed from the squad.