Competition Contract 2019-2020

Competition Contract 2019-2020

Beginning-Pro Levels only

Parent/Guardian Name *

First Name

Last Name

Comp Team Member *

Name of the competition team member agreeing to this contract. Please use one form per comp team member. Both the Parent/Guardian and comp team member will be asked to accept the contract at the end of this form.

First Name

Last Name

As the Parent of a Gem Cloggers Competition Team Member I realize that my child is expected to: *

Check each one as you agree to the following

• Make a one year commitment to the team (Sept-Sept) including all practices, performances and competitions (this includes summer performances)

• Miss no more than 3 regular practices

• Attend all Saturday practices (2-3 November/January/February)

• Be on time to class and all other activities (clogging shoes on, ready to dance at the start time)

• Keep up with the pace of the class (practice at home is required regardless of class performance)

• Know all team & individual dances in time for performances and competitions

• Keep all costumes and clogging attire in good condition (including shoes and taps)

• Treat all teachers, cloggers, staff, and members of other studios with the utmost respect and be a good example all

• Keep a positive attitude during practice and all other clogging activities

• Comply with the class Dress Code (no jeans, dresses/skirts)

• Compete in the following individual events at each competition:

o Required AA Solos: 1st year in level- Line & Show; 2nd+ year in level: All 5 (Line, Show, & Challenge are new this year)

o Optional additional events (Not Required): freestyle, a cappella, long duet, short duet, a cappella duet

• Purchase a Solos DVD for the level approved by the director (We will order these for everyone this year; $20 each level)

• Clog at the following Required Performances: Recitals (Dec/May), Cherry Festival (June), Fairs (July/Aug)

• Purchase all necessary costumes and accessories and pay all competition fees ($16-$17 per event; team and individual dances are 1 event each except the 5 AA Solos per comp. are 1 event for any or all)

• Participate in 3 competitions- Kick-Off Classic Boise (Nampa), Idaho State Championships (Pocatello) and Nationals at Lagoon (Farmington, UT). Anticipate Friday and Saturday attendance at each comp. Beginning might only do Boise and Nationals.

In addition, I also agree to these team specific requirements:

Beg, Int, Adv

Check these boxes if your team is in Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced (Novice Level will have a separate contract.)

• 1 1/4 hour practice per week (Sept-May)

• Own a pair of approved clogging shoes: white with buck taps. (Split-soles for Int, Adv)

• Compete in 2 team dances at each competition

Champ, Pro

Check these boxes if your team is in Champ or Pro

• 1 3/4 hour practice per week (Sept-May)

• Own a pair of white split-soles

• Compete in 2-4 team dances at each competition as determined by the Directors.

Failure to adhere to the above requirements will result in an in-person evaluation with the student, parent(s), teacher and director. Competition eligibility and/or team participation may be affected. The director and or teacher reserve the right to determine the appropriate resolution. Students may be required to take private lessons at a rate of $25/hour. Please keep us informed and alert to any special need or frustration you or your child may have. We realize being involved in a high demand situation can cause stress emotionally, financially, and physically. We want to help, if we can, so this will be one of the best experiences your child has.

Electronic Signature Agreement. By selecting the checkboxes below, I am signing this agreement electronically. I agree this electronic signature is the legal equivalent of my manual signature on this agreement. *

I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

Parent/Guardian: I have read and agree to the 2019-2020 Competition Team Contract for my child’s team. I understand and know my child understands the responsibilities and expectations that will be placed upon him/her.

Comp Team Member(s): I have read and agree to the 2019-2020 Competition Team Contract and understand the responsibilities and expectations that will be placed upon me.