Terms and Conditions
Nemesis Cheer and Dance 2025–2026 Athlete Agreement1. Attendance Policy
Competitive Athletes:
- Required to attend all training sessions and competitions.
- Acceptable absences: illness (with notice), bereavement, emergency, major injury, school exam/performance, holiday (with 1 week’s notice).
- Unexcused absences (e.g., homework, other sports, poor time keeping) will result in a strike.
- 3 strikes or less than 60% attendance = removal from team (no refund).
- Missed routines will not be re-taught; athletes must arrange to catch up.
- Missing a competition without proof = team removal and ineligibility for next year’s team.
Recreational Athletes:
- You commit to a full term once payment is made.
- Showcase participants must attend regularly or risk removal from the performance.
Adult Athletes:
- Let us know 24 hours in advance of absence where possible.
- Below 50% attendance may result in removal from team.
2. Dress Code
- Hair tied up; no jewellery, denim, dresses, or skirts.
- Cheer shoes or coach-approved white trainers must be worn.
- Bring water. No food/gum unless medically required.
- Inhalers/medications must be brought to class and disclosed to coaches.
3. Behaviour Policy
- Athletes and parents must treat others with respect.
- Bullying, staff abuse, or negative behaviour (including online) = removal from team or club.
- Report concerns directly to coaching staff for resolution.
4. Payment Policy
- Full term/class fees due before the first class.
- No pay-as-you-go.
- Unpaid athletes will be removed from class and not entered into competitions/uniform orders.
- Competition entries, uniforms, and bus fees are non-refundable.
- Dropping out after paying = no refund (these fees are already paid to suppliers and cannot be recovered).
5. Arrival/Collection
- Arrive no more than 10 minutes early. Disruptive early arrivals will not be permitted again.
- Primary children must be collected from the bottom of the stairs.
- Late pickups (15+ minutes late, more than twice per month) = £5 late fee per occurrence.
6. Insurance
- Club is insured via Insure4Sport. Athletes can optionally purchase individual insurance for added coverage.
- Cheerleading involves risk. Signing this contract confirms you understand that Nemesis is not liable for injuries during regular, rule-followed activity.
- In an emergency, you authorise first aid and/or hospital treatment if you cannot be contacted.
7. Commitment
You commit to regular participation, hard work, and respect for the club. Progress takes time and effort. Let coaches know of any medical or health changes.
8. Refund Policy
- Term payments and all external fees (competition, travel, uniforms) are non-refundable once submitted.
- This applies even if you later choose to withdraw.
- If you drop out after paying competition or uniform fees, you will not be refunded, as the money has already been submitted and it costs the club money to remove your athlete.
Collection Policy:
Our policy requires primary school children be picked up from inside the building. If you give permission for your athlete to leave the building without staff seeing an appropriate adult, tick 'Yes'.
Declaration
Competitive Athletes:
I agree that my athlete will attend all practices and competitions from 21 July 2025 to 1 July 2026. I understand that failure to follow these terms may result in removal from the team.
Recreational Athletes:
I confirm I have read and understand the club’s terms. I accept that non-compliance may result in removal from the programme.