Confidential Information on Cheer and Dance Events, Certifications, and Guidelines
Pop Warner, in partnership with YCADA, provides educational courses for cheer and dance teams, along with competition opportunities. The communication hierarchy for issue resolution is outlined, emphasizing the importance of contacting the appropriate levels within the organization. Age-based cheer matrix and YCADA cheer guidelines are also discussed.
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Cheer and Dance 2021 April 10, 2021
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Agenda Chicagoland Board Cheer and Dance Overall Cheer Teams What is YCADA Certifications Roster / Cheer Books Declarations Cheer ID s Events 2
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Chicagoland Pop Warner Board visit link at https://www.chicagolandpopwarner.org Chicagoland Cheer Director LeAnne Hubbs (LCDC) Chicagoland Pop Warner Mid America Cheer Director Millie Kimmons (RCDC) Your first level of communications should always be your Association, then Chicagoland Cheer, and if no results, over to Mid America Director. Please do not escalate to Nationals, as it will always be forwarded back down the chain and resolution / support will take longer 3
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Pop Warner has established one set of spirit rules along with JAMZ, the Pop Warner Education Development Partner and the original developer of the Youth Cheer and Dance Alliance (YCADA). Together with YCADA, Pop Warner is able to provide online educational courses for its coaches, administrators and judges on team skill levels for Cheer Teams (PW 1, 2, 3 & 4) and for Dance Teams (Pom Performance, Theme Dance & Hip Hop). Pop Warner also offers additional competition opportunities in Sideline Performance Cheer and Skill Games. Cheer / Dance overall Information Teams participate on the sidelines at football games for home and most away games through to the Pop Warner Super Bowl. In addition to Game Day, teams participate in qualifying spirit events (League and Region) through to a Pop Warner National Championship. 4
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Age Based Age Based Cheer Matrix Level Based visit the YCADA Site for Level Description Types of Cheer Team Core or Performance Sideline (can be a secondary routine) Cheer Teams Dance Pom, Theme or HipHop Can have two routines YCADA Cheer Guidelines Rule Book for both football and cheer 5
Confidential for MetLife internal use only YCADA LINK https://www.ycada.org/popwarner What is YCADA RESOURCE CENTER There's one convenient place to store everything for Pop Warner coaches. You'll use the same login you use to sign up for YCADA courses. Once you sign up for the Resource Center, it will remain in your dashboard to access every year. Youth Cheer and Dance Association During the season, you'll find these items posted in the Resource Center: YCADA/Pop Warner Rules & Scoring Packet Core Cheer Materials YCADA/Pop Warner Skill Checklist/Declaration Form Memos/Press Releases Coach FAQs 7
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Cheer Coordinators, Coaches, Teen Demonstrators, basically anyone rostered will require the following: YCADA Pop Warner Certification 2 year certification Copy of certification in your book www.ycada.org/popwarner Make sure you always use the Pop Warner section on the YCADA Website Any coach / student coach that has not completed the YCADA certification will not be allowed on the roster or to coach during practice / games Certifications YCADA Who requires certification? 8
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Certifications Mid America Who requires certification? Everyone outside of Teen Demonstrations (basically everyone on your roster) will require the following: Mid-America Certification Good for 3 years www.popwarnerregionstraining.com www.popwarnerregionstraining.com 9
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Cheer Book is required for every Team. (see Roster Book that was emailed). Emergency Plan Roster Skills Document https://s3.amazonaws.com/thinkific/file_ uploads/110185/attachments/773/bbc/74 4/2020- YCADA_- _YCADA_Pop_Warner_Skill_Checklist- 08-18-20.pdf Coaches Certification Participant PaperWork Coach Trainee / Student demo paper work Cheer Books 10
Confidential for MetLife internal use only You can visit Pop Warner National website for various forms for both Football and Cheer Players Participant Form / Physical Form Links https://bsbproduction.s3.amazonaws.com/port als/21799/docs/forms/2021%20forms/2021%2 0participant%20contract%20and%20parental %20consent%20form.pdf Link to Various Forms for Roster Book https://bsbproduction.s3.amazonaws.com/port als/21799/docs/forms/2021%20forms/2021%2 0physical%20fitness%20%20medical%20histo ry%20form-1.pdf 11
Confidential for MetLife internal use only You have your Cheer / Dance teams. You re now ready to complete your roster and make decisions about your team. Declarations Size: Small, Medium, Large Level Based 1, 2, 3, 4, (this information is under YCADA) Division (TM, MM, JPW, PW, JV or V) Dance Pom, Theme or Hip Hop (TM, MM, JPW, PW, JV or V) Due September 4th 12
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Cheer ID s are required for every Rostered person, including (coaching staff) Will be done in August Cheer ID s Will be used for First Games Required for all Competitions Will email requirements 13
Confidential for MetLife internal use only SHOW CHEER: (Time Limit: 2 min 30 sec) This category is offered for the following levels: 1, 2, 3 and 4. Performance using music, cheer or any combination thereof. Music is required in this category. Music may be incorporated for a segment, half, or the entire performance. Failure to perform required skills will result in a 0. Poms, megaphones, signs, flags and banners are allowed. Please refer to the remainder of the cheer section for complete details on Show Cheer routine requirements and allowances as well as the Pop Warner Rule Book. SIDELINE PERFORMANCE CHEER: (Time Limit: 1 min 30 sec) Cheer(s) of your choice. The focus of performance cheer is a crowd leading interactive sideline cheer with the performance of stunts, tumbling, and jumps as well as the use of signs, flags, poms, banners and crowd participation tools that a team would traditionally use on the sidelines at games. Audience participation, megaphones, signs, flags, banners, and poms are allowed and encouraged. Music or amplified sound is not allowed in this category. Failure to perform required skills will result in a 0. Please refer to the remainder of the cheer section for complete details on Sideline Performance Cheer routine requirements and allowances as well as the Pop Warner Rule Book. Cheer Categories CORE CHEER: (Time Limit: 1 min 45 sec) Performance of a compulsory style routine that focuses on the technical and athletic components of cheer with the goal of creating a strong cheer skills foundation. The Core Cheer routine is provided by YCADA and includes the following skill categories: group stunts, pyramids, group jumps and motions. The Core Cheer music is also provided by YCADA in partnership with Power Music. Teams are evaluated on execution of the provided choreography and specific skills of the routine within a scoring system designed to focus purely on technical execution. Please refer to the remainder of the cheer section for complete details on Core Cheer routine requirements and allowances as well as the Pop Warner Rule Book. CHEER ROUTINE GUIDELINES 14
Confidential for MetLife internal use only 3 levels of Dance Pom Hip Hop Theme Age level No size Level Can choose to perform in two categories Complete Declaration Form Dance 15
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Complete your declaration form Tiny Mite Only Form https://s3.amazonaws.com/thinkific/file_ uploads/110185/attachments/d80/53c/65 1/Updated_2020_Exhibition- Training_Declaration_Form-06-24-20.pdf All Other Teams Form https://s3.amazonaws.com/thinkific/file_ uploads/110185/attachments/6f6/19d/3f9/ Updated_2020_Cheer_Dance_Declaratio n_Form-06-24-20.pdf Due during September meeting 16
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Conference Regional Nationals Every team is required to Perform at both Conference and Regionals. You must make this declaration prior to September 5th, when declaration forms are due. Competitions You are allowed to compete at other competitions, as long as you meet the requirements of Conference and Regionals. Please remember, an event form is required for anything outside of Pop Warner Mitey Mite teams compete at both Conference and Regionals Tiny Mites teams are exhibition at Conference and Regionals 18
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Required for all events Due to League Coordinator one week before event League Coordinator will approve Mid-America Regional Coordinator will approve and forward to Nationals Event forms please use this link https://bsbproduction.s3.amazonaws. com/portals/21799/docs/forms/2021 %20forms/event%20request%20form .%2002%2005%2021.pdf Event form is required for all events outside of practice and games Event Form 19
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Your choice of uniforms Patches on uniform Dance Costumes must be approved by Regional Director (provide a sample of the costume) Uniforms Cheer Uniforms: Remember, no mid- drift tops Visit the Pop Warner shop at https://popwarnershop.com 21
Confidential for MetLife internal use only 5 Days a Week: Allowed through month of August Practices 3 Days a Week / 6 Hours a Week: After Labor Day 23
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. (PWLS) is the only national youth sports organization in America that requires its participants to perform adequately in the classroom before permitting them to play. We believe that the standards we have set give these children a sense of responsibility and an appreciation for academics and athletics that will help them develop later on in life. Little Scholars Proof of satisfactory progress in school is required. A 2.0/70% or the equivalent shall be the minimum grade point average acceptable to participate. In cases of doubt, conflict of opinion, or if a valid report card is not submitted, the nationally published scholastic eligibility form shall be used and deemed final. Eligibility Form - https://bsbproduction.s3.amazonaws.com/portals/ 21799/docs/forms/2021%20forms/all%20america n%20scholar%20eligibility%20form.pdf 24
Confidential for MetLife internal use only . Visit the YCADA Site https://www.ycada.org/coachesconference May 6th and May 7th Las Vegas Registration is Open THIS IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENT! YCADA is designing Class Series to prep Youth Cheer & Dance Coaches for the upcoming season Learn tips, tricks & skills from some of the best in the industry Hands-on training in fundamental stunt skills & progression Breaking down the score sheet & how to build a routine that will max out Fun prizes, giveaways & Happy Hour YCADA Coaches Conference 25
Confidential for MetLife internal use only YCADA Coaches Conference Coaches Training July Meeting Fall Season Begins Fall Book Check September Meeting Declarations Due Conference Competition Book Check Regionals Nationals Up Coming Events 26
Confidential for MetLife internal use only Questions? 27
