Varsity Cheer Announcements

1. A Douglas County permission slip packet came home last week....Coach needs these signed and returned ASAP.

(Please read and keep the back few pages for your information.)

2.  No practice Wed. Jan 30

3.  Thursday practice Jan 31 will run longer

4. *Remember to come watch a dress rehearsal of the competition routine at Friday night's game @half time (Feb 1).

Performance Order

Performance order is posted on UCA.VARSITY  website
Sat: Feb 9
Performance time:  1:21
10th team to perform out of 20 teams.
3:00-3:15 Announce which teams advance to finals
10 teams advance to finals
Finals performance times start at 8:30

Sunday Feb 10th Tentative Schedule

Sunday Feb 10 Tentative Schedule
Varsity Arena (@ Wide World of Sports)

10:00am - 11:40am Small Varsity & Medium Varsity Team Cheer
10:04am - 11:36am Small Coed, Large Coed & Super Coed Team Cheer
12:00pm - 12:30pm Session I Awards
12:30pm - 1:15pm Group Stunt & Coed Partner Stunt
1:30pm - 2:00pm Session II Awards
2:00pm - 3:12pm Junior School Team Cheer
2:04pm - 3:08pm Junior & Senior Recreational Team Cheer
3:30pm - 4:00pm Session III Awards
4:30pm - 5:53pm Large Varsity & Super Varsity Team Cheer
4:34pm - 5:44pm Non Tumbling Team Cheer
6:00pm - 6:30pm Session IV Awards

Sat Feb 9th Tentative Schedule

Sat Feb 9th Tentative Schedule
HP Field House (@ Wide World of Sports)



8:30am - 11:07am Small Varsity Division II "A" Prelims
8:33am - 11:04am Small Varsity Division II "B" Prelims
11:20am - 11:30am Announce Small Varsity II Semi-Finalists
12:15pm - 2:46pm Small Varsity Division II Semi-Finals
12:18pm - 2:49pm Super Varsity Coed Semi-Finals
3:00pm - 3:15pm Announce Super Varsity Coed Finalists
3:15pm - 3:30pm Announce Small Varsity II Semi-Finalists
3:30pm - 4:50pm Small Junior High Finals
3:33pm - 4:47pm Small Junior Varsity Finals
5:15pm - 6:07pm Large Junior Varsity Finals
5:18pm - 6:11pm Large Junior High Finals
6:11pm - 6:30pm Junior Varsity Coed Finals
6:30pm - 7:15pm Junior High & Junior Varsity Final Awards
7:15pm - 8:23pm Small Varsity Coed Division I Finals
7:19pm - 8:19pm Small Varsity Coed Division II Finals
8:30pm - 9:41pm Super Varsity Coed Finals
8:33pm - 9:45pm Large Varsity Coed Finals
9:45pm - 10:30pm Coed Final Awards

Dress Rehearsal

We are going to have a dress rehearsal for nationals at the halftime of the game on Feb 1st.  Parents/friends/family are encouraged to come support.  Please forward on to everyone and post on blog.  Also, there will be a parent meeting after the performance for parents of those on the nationals team.  Please let everyone know.  TY!!!!!

Varsity Cheer Update

Practice Update:
Thurs:  1/17  No practice
Fri:  1/18  RME
Sat :  1/19 9:00-11:00
Tues: 1/22  3:30-6:00
Wed: 1/23  3:30-6:00
Thurs:  1/24 3:30-6:00
Fri:  1/25 RME
Sat 1/26 No practice
Mon: 1/28 3:30-4:30
Tues: 1/29 3:30-4:30
Wed:  1/30 3:30-4:30
Thurs:  1/31 3:30-4:30
Fri: 2/1 RME TBA
Sat: 2/2 9:00-11:00
Mon:  2/4 3:30-4:30
Tues: 2/5 3:30-4:30
Wed: 2/6 DRESS REHEARSAL @ 6:00 PM

*Please remember all practices are subject to change and/or run longer.
Please check game schedule for your assigned games.

*Please make sure your cheer wears the correct practice wear for a uniformed practice.
Mondays:  white tank/ red running shorts
Tuesdays:  baseball tee/ black shorts
Wednesdays:  league shirt/ any shorts
Thursdays:  any white tee/ black shorts
Friday:  black tank/red jersey shorts
Sat: state shirts / black shorts

Departure Info

Arrive @ DIA :  4:15AM

If you are checking a bag, please check with airline for baggage fee.

*Team participants must carry a small carry on bag to include uniform, undergarment, shoes, and hair bow.

Captains will give the team a checklist of other items needed for the trip.

T-shirts that the team will wear each day have been ordered and we will be collecting money for that soon. I do not have a price from Catherine yet on the final amount.

Traveling to and from DIA needs to be set up through parent drivers.  If you are taking your son or daughter to the airport and have room for someone else, please email me, (Mary) at jmdietrick5@msn.com.

medication rules for nationals

Medication rule for district trips

High School ( 9 - 12 )

High school students may assume the responsibility of bringing to school and administering their own medication, providing they carry only enough for one day. Students who appear to be using poor judgment in carrying and taking their own medication will have such medication confiscated by school personnel, and parents or guardian will be notified. A structured plan will then be developed for the administration of medication. Any parent may also request that a structured plan be devised for their student. On an overnight field trip, students may bring enough medication for the duration of the field trip.

Over-the-counter Medications

Students at the secondary level may carry over the counter medications such as acetaminophen, cold preparations, or vitamins, but should carry only a one day supply as per above policy. A permission to carry from is not required for these products.

Students who have emergency medication for life threatening health conditions should report to the office that they carry such medications in the event that an emergency renders them unable to respond as planned. The school nurse will contact such students to work out an emergency plan for the administration of this medication.

 

JV girls

I want to thank the girls who tried out for the two open varsity competition spots.  You were all hard working and super close.  I am excited about having more opportunities to work with you all.  Get those tucks!!!  It really came down to what the team needed, and they needed another base.  The girls from JV were wonderful and thank you again.  Coach Heather

Nationals baggage and ID info

I have put together the Airtran info and TSA info for traveling.  Just know that EVERYONE must carry their uniform in a carry-on.  NO checking their uniform!!!  I will conduct an uniform check before we check in our luggage.  Two years ago a poms team had their poms lost in luggage heaven.  It does happen!  Anyway- if checking a bag, please see the AirTran chart/rates.  You can go onto their site as well.

Ty!  Super excited! Coach Heather

Adult passengers (18 and over) are required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID in order to be allowed to go through the checkpoint and onto their flight.

Liquids, aerosols and gels, in limited quantities, are safe to bring aboard an aircraft. Each traveler is allowed one bag in order to limit the total volume of liquids, aerosols and gels. Consolidating products into one bag and X-raying them separately from the carry-on bag enables security officers to quickly clear all items.

3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure.
Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.
3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.
Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding 3.4 ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint. Officers may need to open these items to conduct additional screening.
Carry-On
For carry-on baggage, all customers traveling on AirTran Airways will be restricted to one carry-on item and one personal item. The carry-on bag must be stowed under the seat in front of the passenger or in an approved overhead bin. Garment bags and small musical instruments are considered one of the allotted pieces.
Personal items include handbags, umbrellas, walking sticks, coats, cameras, reading matter, infant food, briefcases, and laptop computers.
Dimensions
If any of the dimensions below are exceeded, the bag or personal item will be considered too large to be a carry-on item.
·        A carry-on bag must not exceed 24” long + 16” wide + 10” tall for a total combined linear measurement of 50 inches.
·        For a personal item, such as a briefcase, laptop, purse, or camera to fit under the seat in front of the customer, it must not exceed 17” long + 12” wide + 8.5” tall.
All carry-on items must fit under the seat or in the overhead bin. Any heavy item must be placed underneath the customer’s seat. Any item with inflexible surfaces must be placed underneath the customer’s seat or flat on the floor of an overhead bin.
Restricted Items
The Transportation Security Administration prohibits the transportation of printer or toner cartridges weighing 16 ounces or more on board domestic or international flights to or from the U.S. Passengers are prohibited from transporting these items in either carry-on or checked baggage.
AirTran Airways currently prohibits self-defense sprays on any flight regardless if it is checked or carried on. Knives or sharp objects will not be allowed in carry-on baggage or past the security checkpoint. Any sharp items you may need in your travels should be packed in your checked baggage. Customers dependent upon syringe-injected medications may carry on such items. The TSA has instituted specific rules for carry-on of liquids, gels and aerosols. We encourage you to review the security rules for these carry-on items.
Please see the TSA’s web site for a list of prohibited carry-on items.
Checked Baggage
AirTran Airways recommends that passengers arrive at the airport 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of their flight.
·     For domestic flights, passengers and their baggage will not be accepted at the ticket counter less than 45 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of their domestic flight (some smaller airports may accept baggage up to 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time).
·   For international flights, passengers and their baggage will not be accepted at the ticket counter less than 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
·        Baggage may be checked no more than 4 hours prior to departure time.
Baggage Allowances
Get full details of our baggage allowances and restrictions in the sections below. All baggage charges are one-way for each fare-paying customer.
1st and 2nd Checked Bag Fee
Effective for tickets purchased on or after December 15, 2012, for travel on or after February 13, 2013, first checked bag fee is $25 and second checked bag fee is $35 when bag fees apply.
Excess Baggage Fee
Effective for tickets purchased on or after December 15, 2012, for travel on or after February 13, 2013, the 3rd checked bag and any bag thereafter is $75 per piece.
Oversize and Overweight Baggage Fee
Effective for tickets purchased on or after December 15, 2012, for travel on or after February 13, 2013, overweight and oversize baggage fee is $75.
First Checked Bag
For all coach class reservations, the charge for a first checked bag is $20 with size and weight limitations.
We make an exception to our checked baggage allowance policy for members of the military who are traveling on active duty orders. As long as each piece of baggage does not exceed 100 pounds in weight and 80 inches in size (length + width + height), baggage will be exempt from AirTran’s baggage limit, and will NOT be subject to excess, oversized, or overweight baggage charges.
Second Checked Bag
For all coach class reservations, the charge for a second checked bag is $25.
Excess Baggage
The excess baggage charge, for other than sporting equipment, will be $50 for each piece for your 3rd through 9th checked bag and any bag or item thereafter will be $110 per piece.
Some sporting equipment fees are assessed separately. Please visit our Sporting Equipment page for details.
Overweight Baggage
Items from 51 to 100 pounds will be accepted for a charge of $50 per item.
Oversize Baggage
Oversize baggage rates are based on overall dimensions (length + width + height): items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches will be accepted for a charge of $50 per item.
When checking oversize items, please arrive at the airport no later than 90 minutes prior to departure time to allow enough time for your baggage to be screened before proceeding through security.
TSA Screening
All checked baggage is screened by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The TSA recommends that passengers leave their baggage unlocked as Federal Security Screeners may have to open and physically search a bag as part of the screening process. For more information, visit the TSA’s website at www.tsatraveltips.us.