Booster Club Handbook 2015-2016 Season 09.01.15 – 05.31.16

PEAK Booster Club is a parent run organization that provides financial assistance with the costs associated with being on a competitive team through fundraising and sponsorships. Our mission is to encourage and support PEAK athletes find their Potential, Excel with a positive Attitude, self-confidence, respect and Knowledge of their sport. October 21, 2015 *Subject to edits and updates

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Table of Contents Page

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Welcome to the 2015-2016 PEAK Competitive season!

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Contact Information

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Booster Club Objectives

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Fundraising

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Fundraising Opportunities

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Ongoing Fundraising Activities

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Fundraising Ideas

11-13 What to Expect at Competitions (Parents, Gymnasts, Weightlifting, Cheer) 14

Team Levels / Scoring – Gymnastics

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Scoring – Weightlifting

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Home Meet Expectations

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Concessions – at the NEW GYM! 

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Welcome to the 2015-2016 PEAK competitive season! •

This handbook contains information about the purpose of the PEAK Booster Club. Please review and keep for reference, as these are guidelines to help us achieve our goals. We look forward to watching the growth of all of our athletes this year! If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask a coach or a PEAK Booster Club officer (listed on page 4).

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The handbook will also help provide the expectations of the competitive team members, methods of communication, explanation of team/competitive levels, and financial responsibilities.

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Updates and revisions will be made to the handbook as needed. You will be made aware of changes via email. A current version of the handbook will be available on the PEAK website.

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Thank you for your commitment and participation in the Booster Club, we look forward to a successful season!

All athletes should have a cubby size box with the following items to leave at the gym: -Shoes -Socks -Rock Tape -Athletic Tape -Grip bag for grips (for gymnasts) -Deodorant

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Booster Club Contact Information All communication will be sent via email and Facebook. Please communicate any changes to your contact info. Meeting notes will be posted on the PEAK website under the Booster Club tab. All Booster Club questions should be sent to one of the email addresses below – do not send Booster Club questions to the PEAK general email address.

Name / Officer

Email

Phone

President(s): Kerri Sharp Greg Sharp

[email protected] [email protected]

906.250.1254 906.250.8923

Vice President: Crystal Dale

[email protected]

906.869.2908

Secretary: Wendy Johnson

[email protected]

906.361.5179

Treasurer: Michelle Saunders

[email protected]

906.235.0663

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Coach Contact Information Communication with coaches should be done through the PEAK email or phone number.

Personal phone numbers are listed for emergencies and competition reasons only. [email protected]

906.273.0696

www.peakgymfit.com

Vanessa McCoy

Owner, Girls Gymnastics, Weightlifting

940.613.5527

Rachel Rasmussen

Team Coordinator, Boys Gymnastics

785.550.6370

Galya Williams

Girls Gymnastics

231.676.2136

Taylor Froelich

Cheerleading

224.717.4960

Connor Felstead

Girls Gymnastics

517.899.6675

Eric Jensen

Weightlifting

608.658.2732

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Booster Club Objectives • PEAK strives to keep costs as low as possible for the competitive team families. • PEAK Booster Club is a parent run organization that raises money to help assist with the costs associated with being on a competitive team. All competitive team families are encouraged to be involved members of the Booster Club. • Without the support of the Booster Club, both physically and financially, the cost of being on a competitive team would not be feasible for most families. • Estimated Booster Club Expenses (example: 2014-2015 Season)

– USA Gymnastics Membership Fee - $54 / athlete – Registration Fees - $50-$100 per meet / athlete + team fees / meet • • • • •

Level 4 gymnasts participate in 4 meets Level 5 gymnasts participate in 5 meets Level 6 gymnasts participate in 6 meets Cheerleaders participate in 5-6 competitions Weightlifting meets vary by athlete

– Coaching Fees / Travel Expenses per meet • • • •

Hourly Rate – during meets Mileage Hotel Meals

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Fundraising • All athletes and parents are encouraged to participate in each fundraiser. For all mock meets and the home meets, each team will volunteer for each other (weightlifting and cheer team will volunteer for gymnastics meet and vice versa) • Fundraisers will be set as far in advance as possible and will be communicated via email and posted on the PEAK Booster Club Facebook page. A few fundraisers have already been established. If you have any ideas for a fundraiser and/or would like to lead one, please email us!

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Fundraising Opportunities Month

Activity

September

09.04/09.05.15 Parking Lot – Blues Fest 09.19.15 National Gymnastics Day

October

Fall Showcase – concessions /leotard sale – 10.24.15

November

Cheer Camp / Dear Camp – 11.08.15 Christmas Wreaths - Larry from Aramark $25

December

Candy Bars?

January

Business Banners (more information coming in December)

February

Ore Dock Concert?

March

Home Gymnastics Meet – March 11-13

April

Weightlifting Meet

May June

Crossfit Competition

July

Econo – Bagging Groceries Car Wash

August

Clash of Coins

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Ongoing Fundraising Activities – Can/Bottle returns • Returned by athletes. Please return money ASAP.

– Milo Birch CD’s • For each CD sold, $5 is donated to the booster club

– Econo Receipts • 1% of sales donated to the booster club

– Concessions – water, soda, granola bars, etc. • Provided by athletes. Requests sent via email. Please respond and/or bring in requested items ASAP.

– Norwex • 35% of sales donated to the booster club • Contact Kerri Sharp to place an order.

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Other Fundraising Ideas? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Open Gym (with competitive teams?) Night/Activities with the competitive teams Balloon Bust (local donations) Donated Raffle Items Scratch Cards (90% profit) Econo “food shack” Pizza Hut - % of profits from specific day Super One – car wash Community rummage sale Papa Murphy pizza cards Farmraiser Father/Daughter, Mother/Son Dance Cartwheel – A – Thon Hand paintings at the new gym Leotard ticket sale 10

What to expect at competitions… • Parents (Cheerleading, Gymnastics and Weightlifting) – No parents allowed on the floor under ANY circumstance – Communicate with coach in case of emergency – Refrain from communicating with athletes until after competition • Cheering and encouraging is fine! 

• Cheerleading: – – – – –

Must attend all scheduled competitions White competition shoes must only be worn for practice and competitions. Socks must be all white and no-show – NO color or designs Arrival time will vary by competition. Uniform must be on before entering the competition facility (with the exception of shoes) – Hair bows will be handed prior to each competition. Cheerleaders are responsible to bring the bow and bobby pins to each meet. The bows will be returned to PEAK at the next practice. – Coach Taylor will do hair and make-up for competitions – Length of competition varies based on how many teams are at each meet 11

What to expect at competitions… • Gymnastics: – – – – – – –

Must attend all scheduled competitions Must arrive at least 15 minutes early Girls Level 4 & 5 must wear hair in hot bun with no fly-aways Girls Level 6 & up hair must be neat and tidy, no fly-aways Boys hair must be combed and out of face No nail polish or jewelry Uniform (including undergarments) must be on before entering the competition facility – Plan on meets lasting 3-4 hours, then awards – Gymnasts must stay through awards

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What to expect at competitions… • Weightlifting: – – – – – –

Must attend all scheduled competitions Must arrive at least 10 minutes early for weigh-in Must arrive at least 15 minutes early for lift time Hair must be pulled back and out of face Uniform must be on before entering the competition facility Plan on meets lasting 4-5 hours, from weigh in to end of competition

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Team Levels / Scoring – Gymnastics • Compulsory = Level 4-5 Girls, Level 4-7 Boys – Girls - Score out of 10 points – Boys - Score out of 10 points. • 1-3 bonus skills are allowed, depending on event, for 0.5 points.

• Optional = Level 6 & up Girls, Level 8 & up Boys – Score out of 10 points IF all difficulty requirements are met

• Possible deductions: – – – – – –

Bent legs/arms Toe points Poor torso form Incorrect timing of skill Landing/taking steps Extra skills/omitting skills

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Scoring – Weightlifting • • • •

3 Snatch attempts 3 Clean and Jerk attempts Total score is top SN and CJ lifts combined Lifts can be turned down for press out, dropping weight too early, lack of control, etc.

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Home Meet Expectations •

Booster Club members: – – – – – – –

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Prep, set up, during sessions, tear down. Provide concessions and coach/judge hospitality. Collect and/or purchase items from local businesses for athletes goodie bags. Purchase awards (medals, trophies) for athletes Cover expenses for printing / mailings associated to meets Creation and distribution of meet flyers and programs Pay judges ($15-$20 per judge / meet)

Parent jobs during meets: (examples, not an all inclusive list) – – – – – – – – – – –

Entry station Concessions Judge’s helper (plus one child) Site preparation (gym and seating) Music (National Anthem and routines) Meet MC Awards MC Create athlete cards/numbers Welcome and Restroom direction signs and decorations for the gym Timers (warm ups and beam) Possible snow removal/salt duty 16

Concessions • Coming soon!!  – The new gym will have a concession area. The parents will continue to provide the concession snacks. We will have the option to offer more snacks/other options once we have the room to store them….stay tuned for more info

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