Knights American Cheer
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility, Requirements, & Registration
1. Who is eligible to join KAC?
Girls or boys ages 4+ who are not currently affiliated with another
competition cheerleading team.
2. What are the requirements for becoming a Knights American Cheer member?
To be a part of the Blue Knights (ages 4-6), Green Knights
(ages 7-10), White Knights (girls ages 11-15), Black Knights (guys &
girls ages 16+), Gold Knights Dance Team (ages 13+), or Silver Knights (dance
team for ages 8-12) at this time, all you have to do is register.
3. How do I register my child for KAC?
To register, please call Christy on 07804 226 025.
4. What is the deadline for registering for KAC?
KAC registration will be on-going throughout the year.
5. May we register for more than one team?
Yes.
7. Will we receive a discount if we register for more than one team?
Yes, combined monthly fees for members of more than one team will include a 50%
discount on their second (cheaper) tuition.
8. Do you offer a family discount?
Yes, we offer a Sibling Discount. This means if you have more than
one child in the program, you will pay full price tuition for the first (most
expensive tuition) and save 50% off of the remaining child/children's tuition.
Schedule & Practice
1. What is the practice schedule?
Please refer to the appropriate team for your age/interests or check the Teams
Page for class schedules.
2. What is the time commitment to participate in the KAC program?
It is impossible to estimate exactly how many hours will be required throughout
the season; each KAC team member will be required to attend 1-2 practice per
week, a minimum of 4 fundraisers per season, and a number of performances and
competitions.
3. Where are practices held?
All practices are currently held at The Mission in Woolston.
4. When does practice start?
Practice have already begun.
5. What should my child wear to practice?
Until he or she has purchased their shoes and practice uniforms, your child
should wear athletic attire such as a t-shirt and track pants and laced up
trainers. Once the Practice Uniforms and cheer shoes have been received, they
will be required to wear the practice uniform and cheer shoes to every practice. Jewellery MUST NOT be worn into the building. Jewellery is a safety hazard
during cheerleading and anyone wearing jewellery will be made to remove it. KAC
is not responsible for items lost or stolen during practice.
Costs
1. How much does cheering with KAC cost?
Costs vary per team, but in general you will be expected to pay a registration
fee of £10 (no stunts/tumbling) or £20 (with stunts/tumbling) and monthly tuition
of £10-25. Costs for uniform fees may be off-set by team and individual
fundraising.
2. How do I pay the registration fee, tuition, and uniform fees?
For your convenience, you can pay via standing order or internet banking. Otherwise, payments can be made by cash or cheque directly to the KAC
Program Director or team's Head Assistant Coach.
3. What happens if we decide not to cheer, can we get a refund?
If you decide not to participate you will be entitled to a refund based on your
time with the team. The amount you may be refunded is as follows:
*Before your first practice-
You are entitled to a refund of the registration fee less £5 and any
tuition paid in advance.
*Within the first month of practice-
You are entitled to a refund of the registration fee less £10 and pro-
rated tuition.
*After the first month of practice-
If you have given 30 days notice, you are entitled to a refund of any
tuition paid in advance.
If you have not given 30 days notice, you are entitled to any tuition
paid in advance less 1 month’s tuition.
Etc.
1. Does KAC travel?
Yes. Each team will travel to 1-3 competitions across the UK. Older team members may
be offered the opportunity to travel abroad to compete.
2. What sports team is KAC affiliated with?
KAC is an all-star program. This means we are not affiliated with any sports
team. We may however perform at sporting events.
3. I would like to volunteer for my child’s team; how can I help?
Talk to your Head Cheerleading Coach. We require at least one Team Mom for each
team and we always appreciate volunteers. We also have a KAC Parents Association
in which you can participate.
4. I don’t get home in time to get my child to practice, what I do?
Check with other parents about sharing rides and try posting your request on the
Knights Parents Only Chat on our website.
5. Whom do I talk to when I need information?
Contact either your team’s Head Cheerleading Coach, the class instructor, or the
KAC Program Director by phone (07804 226 025) or email (knightsamericancheer@talktalk.net).
6. We are planning a long holiday this summer, is that a problem?
No, we anticipate holidays and ask that everyone notify your head coach of the
dates of your holiday.
7. My child has GCSE’s this year; can she/he take time off for revision?
At KAC we feel that an education is the most important priority, during exam
time adjustments will be made to the practice schedule to allow for more
revision time.
8. I would like to come to practice to watch my child train, may I?
KAC cannot allow any parents or visitors to practices. Extra people can be a fire and safety hazard as well as being a distraction to the
team. KAC will schedule specific ‘Open Practices’ if requested at which each
cheerleader will be able to invite a limited number of visitors (dependent on
fire/insurance regulations and team size) every quarter to allow family/friends
a chance to see what happens at a KAC practice.