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Individuals Competition
St. John Arena/French Field House, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
This competition is presented by The Ohio State University Cheerleaders & The Ohio State University Cheerleader Alumni Society Competition for: Mini (4th grade and under), Tumbling and Non-Tumbling Youth (5th & 6th grades), Tumbling and Non-Tumbling Junior (7th to 9th grades), Tumbling and Non-Tumbling Varsity (10th to 12th grades), Tumbling & Non-Tumbling Stunt Groups AGENDA: (See Rules) 7:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Doors Open/Registration Begins Competition Begins
RULES 1. Initial registrations: A. Entry deadline must be postmarked not later than Friday, January 16, 2009. B. Registration fee is $20.00 PER ENTRANT. Payment must be received with entry form. Make check payable to “The Ohio State University”. Mail to OSU Cheerleading Competition, Fawcett Center 5th Floor, 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1166. Only the participant will receive an admission ticket. C. Registration fee will be $35.00 PER ENTRANT if postmarked after the deadline (see 1A). 2. Competition Day Registration: A. The performance schedule will appear on the official website of The Ohio State University Department of Athletics [www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com].) B. The Ohio State Cheerleading Competition organizers reserve the right to add, change, delete or combine divisions as defined above for any reason. We also reserve the right of early termination of registrations before the entry deadline. 3. Performance area: The area will be carpeted with cheerleading mats. The dimensions will be approx. 40’x40’. 4. Music: A. Only cassette tapes or compact discs (CDs) will be used. B. Must be cued and ready. C. The music portion may be broken into segments. D. Must have a representative at the sound (music) system five (5) minutes before your scheduled performance. E. Must have a second recording on hand. 5. Judging: A. Judges are 2008-2009 OSU Cheerleaders and Alumni OSU Cheerleaders. B. All judging and rule interpretations are final. 6. Routine: A. Will be not longer than two (2) minutes in length (the individual will lose 10 pts. from total score if time limit is exceeded.) B. The routine may include one cheer, chant or sideline (chant), or may be all music. C. Timing begins with the first note of music, or the first word, whichever comes first. Timing ends with the last note of music, or the last word in a chant, cheer or sideline (chant). D. FOR TUMBLING ENTRANTS, tumbling & jumps are required. E. FOR NON-TUMBLING ENTRANTS, tumbling and rolls are prohibited. Jumps are permitted. F. FOR MUSIC PORTION, some dance is required. 7. Props: A. PLEASE LIMIT GLITTER USAGE. B. Signs of any kind, megaphones, flags and/or poms are permitted.
2009 Ohio State Cheerleading Individuals Entry Form
First Name: Last Name: Entrant's School/Organization: School/Organization Address: School/Org. City/State/ZIP: Home Address: Home City/State/ZIP: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Entrant's e-mail address: Coach's Name: Please mark one (1) choice:
Pee-Wee (4th grade and under) Tumbling Youth (5th & 6th grades) Tumbling Junior (7th to 9th grades) Tumbling Varsity (10th to 12th grades) Tumbling Non-Tumbling Non-Tumbling Non-Tumbling Non-Tumbling
Certifications (Both required)
By my signature I attest that the child whose name appears above, as an entrant in the 2009 Ohio State Cheerleading Individuals Competition, is actually in the school grade as described in the divisions above. Signature of Parent or Guardian By my signature I attest that the child whose name appears above, as an entrant in the 2009 Ohio State Cheerleading Individuals Competition, is actually in the school grade as described in the divisions above. Signature of Cheer Advisor/Coach
CAMP DATE(S)
2009 CHEERLEADING COMPETITION February 1, 2009
CAMPER NAME
PARENT CONSENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE PLEASE RETURN BY MAIL OR BRING WITH YOU TO REGISTRATION
In consideration of the Ohio State University Cheerleading Program’s acceptance of the camper named above as a participant in the Cheerleading Competition for the period in the dates mentioned above, and in return for the opportunity to participate in this camp: It is agreed that all risks attendant to watching and/or participating in camp activities, including, but not limited to bodily injury, are assumed by the student and his parents and/or legal guardian and that this assumption is acknowledged, approved, and agreed to by said student and his parents and/or legal guardian as indicated by the signature hereto. I hereby certify that the above named camper is physically able to participate in The Ohio State University Cheerleading Competition, and that I know of no physical impairments which would in any manner limit his/her participation in such a program. I hereby grant permission for physicians, dentists, other licensed health care providers and their designees employed by The Ohio State University to administer outpatient medical, surgical, or dental services as appropriate, or necessary antigens or other injections, to perform emergency procedures as necessary or to refer to duly licensed medical personnel when indicated. In consideration for honoring my child's request to participate in the above activity, I, for myself, my executors, administrators, and assigns, do hereby release and forever discharge The Ohio State University, and its Board of Trustees, its respective entities, administrators, faculty members, employees, agents, and students from any claims that I might have myself or could bring on my child's behalf with regard to damages, demands, or any actions whatsoever, including those based on negligence or failure to supervise, in any manner arising out of my child's participation in this activity. I also hereby agree to save, hold harmless, and indemnify The Ohio State University, its Board of Trustees, and/or its respective entities, administrators, faculty members, employees, agents, and students against any and all claims, including claims of negligence or failure to supervise, which my child might bring against them as a result of his or her participation in the above activity. I recognize that this Release means that I am giving up, among other things, rights to sue the University or its Board of Trustees, its respective entities, administrators, faculty members, employees, agents or students for injuries, damages or losses that my child may incur.
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