If you have questions regarding these policies, please do not hesitate to call us at 226-971-1614.
Please submit the following information to receive the 2020-2021 All-Star Cheer Information Package:
Every participant must bring:
Chromebook or devise to complete school work
Headphones
Snack (see below)
Lunch if staying for the full day (see below)
Water bottle
Safety is our number one priority. We have implemented safety standards that either meet or exceed those as required by Public Health.
Programming will be facilitated to ensure participants maintain physical distancing throughout the day.
Additional hand sanitization measures are enforced throughout the day.
Parents will be required to complete a screening questionnaire each day prior to dropping off.
Because our programming is facilitated to ensure participants are maintaining the recommended 2-meter distance between each other, mask-wearing is optional for participants.
We have developed a comprehensive list of games and activities that still allow participants to have fun, get moving, and stay safe. Since re-opening, we have been able to facilitate all our tumbling classes in a way that maintains the distance between participants.
Bears Athletics staff will assist participants with the curriculum and tasks provided by the school district they are registered with.
Staff will support by answering questions and ensuring all required assignments are completed.
In general, here is how each day will be structured. We also know that some students will have occasional Google Meets with teachers, which we will structure their days around.
Check-in
10 to 15-minute movement activity
Schoolwork
Structured class in the gym (i.e. tumbling or ninja class)
Schoolwork
Snacks and lunch are to be sent with the child(ren) each day
Students have the option to place money on their snack bar account for special treats.
Bears Athletics is a nut-free facility
Indoor shoes are recommended for daily activities.
All clothing should be comfortable and appropriate for physical activity.
Appropriate behavior and language are expected at Premier Academy.
Rules will be clearly stated by the staff. Our goal is to always use redirection and positive reinforcement. At times, time outs and quiet time may be required for children who need some additional space and calming.
All children must be signed in and out by a parent or authorized pick-up contact each day.
Only those who have been designated to pick up a child are allowed to pick up.
A child may not receive medication of any kind unless it is required by a doctor.
Parents/guardians must place medicine in a Ziploc bag with a child’s name, dosage, and frequency. Medication must be provided in the original container with pharmacy/doctor instructions and labels.
Please inform the director immediately if your child develops any of the following symptoms:
Fever
Cough
Redness of the eyes or itchy eyes
Sore throat or hoarse voice
Students with these symptoms will not be allowed to attend kids camp until they are 24 hours free of symptoms or have a doctor’s note.
Additional hand-sanitizing measures and social distancing – as possible – will be monitored and enforced throughout the school year.
If you have questions regarding these policies, please do not hesitate to call us at 226-971-1614.
Every participant must bring:
Chromebook or devise to complete school work
Snack (see below)
Lunch if staying for the full day (see below)
Water bottle
Names must be marked on all personal items. Bears Athletics is NOT responsible for lost, broken, or stolen items.
In an effort to better suit children during activities and playtime, some activities may require us to divide children by age group. Siblings who would like to stay together would go with the younger of the two groups.
Before Care opens at 7:30 a.m. Due to staffing requirements, parents may not drop off children prior to that time.
Children must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. Fees will apply for children not picked up by 5:30 p.m.
Discounts will not be given for missed days due to illness or vacation.
Virtual Learning Support Program is not included for Statutory Holidays or days that school is out. Additional care may be provided on those days through Bears
Athletics for an additional fee.
A 15-day notice is required in order to cancel.
Automatic charges will occur on the 25th of the month prior.
Payments must be up to date in order for a child to participate.
Snacks and lunch are to be sent with the child(ren) each day.
Students have the option to place money on their snack bar account for special treats.
Bears Athletics is a nut-free facility.
Indoor shoes are recommended for daily activities.
All clothing should be comfortable and appropriate for physical activity.
Appropriate behavior and language are expected at Bears Athletics.
Rules will be clearly stated by the staff. Our goal is to always use redirection and positive reinforcement. At times, time outs and quiet time may be required for children who need some additional space and calming.
All children must be signed in and out by a parent or authorized pick-up contact each day.
Only those who have been designated to pick up a child are allowed to pick up.
A child may not receive medication of any kind unless it is required by a doctor.
Parents/guardians must place medicine in a Ziploc bag with a child’s name, dosage, and frequency. Medication must be provided in the original container with pharmacy/doctor instructions and labels.
Please inform the director immediately if your child develops any of the following symptoms:
Fever
Cough
Redness of the eyes or itchy eyes
Sore throat or hoarse voice
Students with these symptoms will not be allowed to attend kids camp until they are 24 hours free of symptoms or have a doctor’s note.
Additional hand-sanitizing measures and social distancing – as possible – will be monitored and enforced throughout the school year.
If you have questions regarding these policies, please do not hesitate to call us at 226-971-1614.
Please submit the following information to receive the 2020-2021 All-Star Cheer Information Package:
Awarding Tumbling Achievement Paw Magnets
Updated February 4, 2017
Receiving their coloured paw award for tumbling achievements is a huge milestone for each athlete and it is crucial that all athletes receive the same red carpet treatment when they reach this milestone. No athlete should feel that their experience was less special than that of another athlete and as such every paw, regardless of colour, will be celebrated by staff.
Step 1: Locate the Athletes “Tumbling Goals & Progress Tracker from the plastic bin in the gym. Cards are filed alphabetically by first name.
Step 2: Ensure that each skill in the line has been performed perfectly 3 times, and has been signed off by a coach for each time performed.
Step 3: Award the appropriately coloured paw for the level achieved. See below chart:
Step 4: You MUST take a picture of the athlete with their paw to post on social media. First locate the magnetic white board that says “Today at Bears Cheerleading” – in Fergus it is in the front office on the left side of the apparel shelf. Next locate the Tumbling Paw Magnets – in Fergus they are stored in the middle left hand drawer of the glass display cabinet. Select the colour(s) of magnets that the athlete has earned.
Step 5: Prepare the photo: Attach the earned paw(s) to the white board and write “_______ has earned his/her _____ tumbling paw!” and take a picture of the athlete smiling holding the white board (after the picture athlete is free to take their paws home).
Step 6: Post the photo. In each club Facebook page (Cheer On! Bears Fergus and Cheer On! Bears Guelph) there is already an album created called Look Who Earned a Paw. The route to locate the album will be different depending on how you access Facebook (ie. Cell phone, tablet or desktop) but generally you will go to the photos section of the club page and click on albums. Once you have selected the Look Who Earned a Paw album you will click the add photos/videos button and upload your photo.
It is imperative that all paw photos be added to the proper album to keep the group feed clean and organized and also assist coaches with locating an athletes photo when required for printing or sharing.
Step 7: If the parent/athlete is on Facebook make sure to tag them in the photo so that they can share on social media as well. This is a huge accomplishment for athletes and we want to help them celebrate!
Step 8: Return the white board to the left side of the apparel shelf and have athlete return their Tumbling Goals & Progress Tracker to the bin in the gym.
Injury/Accident Reporting System
Updated July 15, 2019
It is absolutely imperative that proper processes be followed for any and all accidents and injuries, regardless if your perception of severity.
Gym address: Fergus: 820 Gartshore St. Unit 25
Guelph: 30 Arrow Road Guelph
Ice Pack/Bandaid/Sit Out Log
Every time an athlete takes a Bandaid, Ice Pack or sits out with any injury it MUST be recorded on this sheet.
Total Clean List
Lobby
• Vacuum the boot area, front door mat, under table and around the seating area, behind couches and big chair, in front office, down the hallway and in the bathrooms.
• Lysol wipe down the table and top of the chairs
• Lysol wipe all door knobs and handles
• Lysol wipe all tables and surfaces in the lobby/viewing room areas
• Dust plaques
• Clean all windows
• Tidy up water bottles
• Check garbage in front office and lobby area if needed to be changed then do so, replace garbage bags
• In Winter shovel and salt the pathway to the door
Upstairs/Team Room
• Sweep the floors
• Lysol the table, ledge, kiddies area and chair tops
• Check garbage
• Tidy up kids play area
• Dust trophies
• Dust awards down the stairs
• Lysol the railing
Snack/Coffee Bar
• Tidy up area
• Display is nice
• Popcorn machine is cleaned with Lysol wipe and goner over with water towel
• Coffee filter is cleaned
• Coffee jug is cleaned
• Wipe down shelves
Bathrooms
• Dishes are washed (Lysol wipe the sink first)
• Toilet is cleaned (toilet bowl cleaner in and scrubbed, Lysol the seat on top and bottom)
• Sink is cleaned out
• Extra cleaning supplies are tidy
• Change table is wiped down and tidied
• Clean floor
• Clean mirror
• Clean floor
• Garbage is checked and changed
• Soap is full
• Toilet paper stocked
• Paper towel stocked
• Door handles are Lysol wiped
Gym
• Wipe down the mats, track area and actual track with Norwex cloths (wet the blue cloth, rinse thoroughly when becomes dirty)
• Clean mirrors
• Wash cups and put clean cups in the basket
• Clean up any water spills near the water cooler
• Move any discarded clothing and water bottles to the lost and found
• Disinfect cub club toys with Lysol wipes
• Tidy coaches shelf/area – no loose papers
• Tidy first aid supplies and make a note on day sheet if any supplies need replacing
Staff: Clocking in or Entering Time
This system will ensure that all staff hours are entered properly. Improperly logged hours may result in interruptions to staff payment or scholarship credits.
If you are clocking in on the gym computer at the beginning of your shift and plan to clock out at the gym before you leave follow these instructions:
Step 1: Open the Jackrabbit program via. www.jackrabbitclass.com
Step 2: Sign in with your user name and password. If you do not know your password click the “Forgot your password” button.
Step 3: From the blue bar at the top of the screen click on Staff Portal and from the drop down menu select Launch Staff Portal.
Step 4: A new window will appear in your browser asking you to select your location from a drop down menu (COI for Fergus, GUE for Guelph). Make your selection and click Launch Staff Portal
Step 5: A new window will appear asking you to enter your user name and password again. Do this and click Login.
Step 5: From the blue bar at the top of your screen select the grey Clock In button.
Step 6: At the end of our shift from the blue bar at the top of your screen select the grey Clock Out button.
Your time has been logged but you are not finished yet.
Do your hours need to be split?
Your hours must be split if your shift included work in multiple departments. Departments can include but are not limited to: Rec/Performance (used for ACE, tumbling, ninja or performance cheer classes), All Star 1, All Star 2, Events (ie. Nerf night, birthday parties), JC and camp.
If you worked from 3:30-6:00 but 3:30-5pm was coaching ACE and tumbling classes, and from 5-6pm you coached an all-star team you must split these hours.
Splitting Hours
Step 1: From the Staff Portal (where you just clocked in/out) from the blue menu bar click on My Time Card
Step 2: Locate the day that contains the hours you wish to split and click on it to display your hours
Step 3: The hours you wish to split will be highlighted in light blue, to the right of your time entry select the split icon.
Step 4: A new window will appear. Enter the amount of time worked in the left most column, the department wo