Brooke Hall
Lifestyle Fitness
Avon Valley Campus
Durrington
Wiltshire
Frequently Asked Questions
My athlete wants to be a flyer, but isn't. What can I do?Your athlete will be placed in the position that the coaches feel she is most suited. Not all athletes can be flyers. Too much emphasis is put onto “being a flyer” when all positions are of equal importance.
My contact details have changed. What do I do? All personal information can be updated via your Coacha account.
How do I book my athlete onto a 1-2-1 or Guest Judge workshop? All workshops and 1-2-1s can be booked and paid for via your Coacha account.
Are we allowed to communicate as a group without a coach being a member? No. The coaches will form WhatsApp groups for each squad which will include the coaches.
How do I report a safeguarding concern? Coach Chloe is the Wildcatz Safeguarding lead. Any safeguarding concerns should be reported to her directly.
Does the Academy have valid insurance? Yes, however this does not cover individual athletes. We recommend that parents take out their own insurance to cover medical bills in the result of an accident..
INSPIRED?
What date does our fees leave our account? Fees leave your account on the 1st of each month.
Do we train in the school holidays? No. Training is term time only however we do hold additional Guest Coach sessions or 1-2-1s in the school holidays.
I dont agree with where my athlete features in the routine. What should I do? Email wildcatzwarriorscheerleading@gmail.com
Am I allowed to post photos and videos on social media of my athlete at training or competitions? You can post photos, just ensure that you have permission from other parents if other athletes are featured. Please do not post full length videos of competition routines.
Am I allowed to stay and watch my athlete at training?Unfortunately not due to our safeguarding policy. We hold a Showcase before the competition season starts so that you are able to see what the athletes have been doing during training. We will obviously get the athlete to demonstrate significant “firsts” for you on the training floor.
What should my athlete bring to training each week? A water bottle and clean pair of trainers. The gym gets hot in the summer and cold in the winter so thermal layers, hat and gloves may be necessary in the colder months.
Encouraged?
Is it compulsory to purchase merchandise? No, However if you wish to do so, any merchandise can be purchased via your Coacha account.
What happens when my athlete misses training? We understand that things happen which may result in an athlete unavoidably missing training. In this instance the athlete may lose their position in a stunt formation. We will not impact the other athletes ability to practice their routine if your athlete is absent.
Is it compulsory to be in a Competition squad? No. Our Recreational squad caters for those athletes who don't wish to compete.
Do we have to attend all competitions? If you accept an offer into a Competition Squad, you must attend all scheduled competitions.
My athlete is in a Recreational squad but now wants to be in a Competition squad. Are we able to change? Yes. Up until October 1st.
Do coaches receive safeguarding training? Yes. All coaches have received safeguarding training though SportCheerEngland.
Motivated?
What is the difference between Recreational and Competition squads? Recreational squads do not participate in competitions whereas Competition squads obviously do. The training sessions and development of skills does not vary between the two types of squad.
What does a training session consist of? The single hour session consists of balance, strength, flexibility, tumble and stunt training. Those athletes participating in the second hour training session are those athletes who are in a competition squad and will focus entirely on competition routines. Our recreation squad and tinies squads only participate in single hour training sessions.
Does the gym have toilet facilities? Toilets are situated inside the Lifestyle Fitness gym. We ask all parents to ensure that all athletes visit the toilet prior to entering the training gym.
Where are you located? We are located at Lifestyle Fitness in Durrington.
My athlete has no cheer or gymnastics experience. Can she still join? We are happy to have athletes of all ages and abilities train with us. No experience of cheer or gymnastics is necessary.
Stimulated?
Are coaches DBS checked? Yes. Yearly
I have a concern regarding my athletes squad. What do I do? Report any concerns by email to wildcatzwarriorscheerleading@gmail.com
What can my athlete do at home to improve their performance? Practice routines, stretches, improve their balance.
What equipment can I buy to help my athlete practice at home? Stunt blocks and beanbags help potential flyers with their balance. Air tracks allow all athletes to practice their tumbles safely.
My athlete is being bullied by another athlete. What do I do? Wildcatz have a zero tolerance to bullying by either athletes or their parents and will result in an athlete being removed from the academy. Report any bullying by email to wildcatzwarriorscheerleading@gmail.com
How do you communicate information? We create a squad specific WhatsApp group and send monthly newsletters. Any other essential information is also sent via email.
Persuaded?
Can we mute the squad WhatsApp group? It is not recommended as this is the first point of contact for coaches if they are wishing to distribute essential information about training, competitions and anything they consider to be of interest to the group.
Are coaches First Aid trained? Yes
Do we have to take part in fundraising activities? No, however the funds raised are to purchase items being used by all the athletes during training therefore we would assume that all athletes would take part in some of the fundraising activites.
My athlete is not part of the stunt formation. Why? The athletes are placed in a stunt formation based on their individual skills. If your athlete is not in a stunt formation, it means that the other athletes have stronger skills in this area and your athlete will play another part at that time.
Do we have to take part is squad socials? No, however cheerleading squads rely very closely on the bond of the athletes with one another. Squad socials help to build relationships which will make the squad more successful on the performance floor.
Convinced?
What should my athlete be doing at home?
There are lots of things that your athlete can be doing at home to improve their performance at training and competitions. The internet provides many exercises that can be practiced at home to help your athlete develop their skills.
We appreciate that not everyone has the space to complete a full routine in their living room however even small changes make a massive difference.
Balance
Balance training enhances body awareness and coordination which are crucial to Cheerleading. Its about the athletes capability of holding body lines, engaging the correct muscles and contributing to the collective balance of a stunt group.
Flexibility
Good flexibility is essential for executing stunts, tumbles, and jumps with good technique and precision, therefore it is important to stretch. Flexibility is crucial to your athletes progression as a Cheerleader.
Core strength
Whether an athlete jumps, kicks or runs, their core muscles provide stability to their spine so that they are less likely to get injured. A strong core, also helps with flexibility and balance.
Technique
Proper technique is essential for performing stunts and tumbles safely and effectively. Execution scores are a huge proportion of the final routine score so it is vital that all athletes perform with excellent technique.
Practice
Practice makes perfect. One element that we cannot teach your athlete is confidence and showmanship. We can teach them the “added extras” but if they are not executed with confidence, they look unconvincing and awkward. Showmanship develops with confidence. It is the athlete being so familiar with a routine that they dont have to think about technique or positioning, that they dont have to count along to the timing. They are so familiar with the routine that they are able to live in the moment, smile, use facial expressions and project their confidence to the judges and audience.
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