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icon 01/22/2013 - TOP GUN ALL STARS (MIAMI GYM)

TRYOUT INFO
Why tryout for Top Gun? Well, if you’re looking for a well-organized, well-established and professionally run yet fairly priced all star cheerleading and dance program that is world renowned not only for its success in competition but for producing the most admired and respectable athletes in the industry, there is no better place than here!

This year, we are very proud to boast that Top Gun is celebrating its 19^thAnniversary. Yes! That's right. Since 1994, we've been molding athletes of all ages into champions both on and off the competition floor. Only a handful of programs in our industry have been around as long as we have. However, not one is more respected or admired for combining sportsmanship and class with world class talent and trend setting routines as Top Gun.

Top Gun was founded on the philosophy that every athlete, even the so-called "best", could always be better. At the same time, we've also instilled in our athletes that no one person regardless of how talented they are is above the team. After 18 years of putting this philosophy to the test, we can honestly say that this attitude and approach to coaching is the main reason why we've been able to withstand the test of time where many others have faltered.

The key to our continued success has and always will be in our "World Class Staff." When it comes to cheer and dance knowledge and experience, Top Gun is unparalleled which makes our coaching staff the most sought after instructors and choreographers in the industry. In fact, our unique blend of well-produced music along with the most original and innovative choreography has made the "Top Gun Style" quite arguably the most envied and imitated (but never duplicated) in the history of the sport. Our outstanding competitive record and overall reputation has attracted enough attention to influence even the industry’s finest athletes from around the country to be what we call "fly-ins" (athletes that travel periodically by plane to practice/competition) or to even relocate their lives to be a part of an organization that most will agree is, "THE BEST OF THE BEST".

In addition to our awesome staff, our well-equipped training facility gives every athlete the opportunity to learn new skills in a fun yet safe environment. We offer teams for athletes of every age and experience level. So forget what you've heard and sign up today!

COST - Received by April 24^th,
(All prices include 2 cheer clinics, 2 dance clinics, 1 cheer tryout and 1 dance tryout)

ALL MALES ATTEND CLINICS & TRYOUTS FREE!
$45.00 - Returning 2013-2014 team members ONLY!
$55.00 - New members
$65.00 - All registrations received after April 24^th

HOW TO REGISTER
*Please note that your registration will not be processed until your outstanding balance is paid in full!

1. CLICK HERE to download the 2013-2014 Tryout Packet.
2. CLICK HERE to download the 2013-2014 Tryout Registration Form.
3. Submit all necessary forms along with correct payment to:

Top Gun All Stars - Miami Tryouts
13135 SW 124^thAvenue #101
Miami, FL 33186

*Please make checks payable to Top Gun All Stars.
*To pay by Visa or MasterCard, please call the office at (305) 259-5727 after 4:00 PM Monday-Thursday.

CLINICS/TRYOUTS
All cheer and dance athletes will be divided by their "competition age" for clinics and tryouts.

Your age as of August 31, 2013 determines your "competition age" for the 2013-2014 season.

For example:
If you are 11 years old at clinics/tryouts but are turning 12 years old before or even on August 31^st, 2012, your "competition age" for the 2012-2013 season is 12 years old.

Please use this age for all paperwork and to also ensure that you attend the correct clinic and tryout dates and times.

Cheer athletes will also be divided at clinics and tryouts based on their current tumbling ability.

The following chart lists examples of some of the MINIMUM tumbling skills required at each level by today's competitive standards. Although we do not have set tumbling requirements to make any of our teams, we will use these or similar skills as a guide when formulating our teams. Please note that credit will only be given for skills that can be successfully performed MULTIPLE TIMES on the competition floor WITHOUT a spot. Please use this chart to determine your current skill level so that you attend the correct clinics and/or tryout dates and times.

LEVELS	STANDING TUMBLING	RUNNING TUMBLING
1	forward/backward roll, back bend kick over/walkover	cartwheel, round off
2	back handspring (bhs)	round off bhs
3	toe touch bhs, bhs series	round off tuck, round off bhs tuck
4	tuck, bhs tuck	round off bhs layout
5, 6	toe touch tuck, bhs series to full	round off bhs full

Ages	Levels	Clinic Dates	Clinic Times	Tryout Dates & Times
18 & Younger	1	(M) May 6th & (W) May 8th	5:30-6:30 PM	(Fri) May 10th @ 5:30 PM
18 & Younger	2	(M) May 6th & (W) May 8th	7:00-8:00 PM	(Fri) May 10th @ 6:30 PM
18 & Younger	3	(T) May 7th & (Th) May 9th	7:00-8:00 PM	(Fri) May 10th @ 7:30 PM
18 & Younger	4	(M) May 6th & (W) May 8th	8:30-9:30 PM	(Sat) May 11th @ 12:30 PM
18 & Younger	5	(T) May 7th & (Th) May 9th	8:30-9:30 PM	(Sat) May 11th @ 2:00 PM
19 & Older	4, 5 & 6	(M) May 6th & (W) May 8th	10:00-11:00 PM	(Sat) May 11th @ 4:00 PM
18 & Younger	Hip Hop	(T) May 7th & (Th) May 9th	5:30-6:30 PM	(Sat) May 11th @ 11:00 AM
19 & Older	Hip Hop	(T) May 7th & (Th) May 9th	10:00-11:00 PM	(Fri) May 10th @ 9:00 PM

DRESS ATTIRE

At Top Gun, we take great pride in our appearance because we believe that presentation is everything. We ask that you begin your season with "Top Gun Pride" by wearing the following items to clinics and tryouts:

*Please wear Top Gun colors only - Black, Gold, White or Jag print. Any Top Gun clothing you already own is also acceptable. If you'd like to purchase any Top Gun apparel or merchandise, we have plenty of quality items on sale in the office or on our new pro-shop online www.topcheergear.com for both athletes and parents.

Males - t-shirt or underarmour, shorts, socks & sneakers, hair should be clean cut and face should be cleanly shaved, absolutely no jewelry

Females - sports bra or t-shirt, shorts or leggings, socks & sneakers, hair in a high ponytail with a matching bow, absolutely no jewelry

FLYERS
A flyer is a very prestigious yet demanding position here at Top Gun. It requires the utmost focus combined with personality and quite often many additional hours of intense preparation. There will be a "flyer evaluation" at each cheer clinic for any female athlete that would like the opportunity to be considered as a potential flyer during the 2013-2014 season. Potential flyers will be judged on their size in relation to the other athletes in their age and skill range to help our staff make the most realistic decisions for the program. Other criteria to be considered will include flexibility, balance, body positions, poise and experience. Attending or not attending this evaluation will neither eliminate nor guarantee an athlete's position as a flyer for the 2013-2014 season.

MALE CHEERLEADERS
Cheer clinics for all males ages 12 and up only will be held Tuesday, May 7^th and Thursday May 9^th from 8:30-9:30 PM with tryouts on May 11^th at 2:00PM. All males 11 years and younger, please follow the chart above.

CROSSOVERS
Any athlete interested in trying out for both cheer and dance is invited to attend each of the appropriate clinic/tryout sessions at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

OPEN / INTERNATIONAL OPEN TEAMS
These teams are highly competitive. Therefore, any athlete 19 years old & older interested is encouraged to attend clinics but required to attend tryouts or submit a skills video by May 6, 2013. These teams will train and compete as often as possible with the ultimate goal of competing at the Cheerleading & Dance World Championships!

OUT OF TOWNERS - (FLY-INS)
Any athletes relocating to the Miami area or that are interested in our "Fly-In" program must attend tryouts or submit a skills video by May 6, 2013. Special arrangements may be made in extreme case for athletes that live too far to commute to practice on a regular basis. For more information, please email Victor Rosario at victor@topguncheeranddance.com.

TRYOUT RESULTS
Tryout results will be posted Monday, May 13^th after 8pm. We will be fielding teams in as many divisions as possible. Team size and level will be determined after tryouts but is subject to change throughout the course of the season. Practices will begin with our Mandatory Top Gun Parent/Athlete Orientation Meeting on May 15^thfor all Monday/Wednesday teams or May 16^thfor all Tuesday/Thursday teams. An initial deposit of $500.00 will be due on that date.

LATE TRYOUTS
Yes, it is possible to make a team later in the season through a private tryout. However, spaces on teams may be very limited and we are often only looking for athletes of a specific age or skill level. In addition, tuition costs are calculated annually so anyone starting after the summer will still pay the full annual cost. But even worse is you will have missed all the summer training, team bonding experiences and memories that last a lifetime. So don’t put off being a part of the best all-star cheer and dance program in the WORLD! Register now and get the full TOP GUN EXPERIENCE! If you have any questions, or would like to schedule a private tryout, please contact the office after 4 PM Monday-Friday at (305) 259-5727.