GENERAL

MUSIC, CHOREOGRAPHY, UNIFORMS

COACHES BACKGROUND CHECK (USASF Programs/teams only)

WARM UP POLICY 

• USASF - only coaches and personnel with USASF greenlight eligibility status will have access to the warm-up room and must wear the event-approved wristband given at coaches’ registration to access warm-ups. Only coaches and personnel listed on the roster for each team are permitted during the team warm-up time.  
• Rec and Non USASF – only coaches and personnel wearing the event-approved wristband given at coaches’ registration are permitted to access warm-up. 

COVER -UP POLICY

• CX Brands follow the USASF Cover-up policy for all teams at our events. Athletes with non-full top uniforms must wear a t-shirt or other suitable cover up over their uniforms unless they are warming up as a team with coach supervision, in the warm-up area, traveling as a group directly to or from the warm up area or on the performance/awards stage.

PERFORMANCE INTERRUPTION 

We follow the USASF guidelines. The only individuals that may stop a routine for injury are:

• Competition Officials
• Club Owner/Coach from the performing team
• Injured athlete/athlete in distress
• USASF Certified Legality Official

Stopping a Routine – An athlete in distress may also create a potential safety hazard to other athletes because of the inability to hold, support, spot, or catch. For the safety of all athletes competing, a routine should be interrupted/stopped in cases of:

• Obvious Injury (i.e. An athlete lands a skill and falls to the floor but doesn’t get back up.)
• Perceived Injury (i.e. An athlete is crying, keeps grabbing injured area and/or does not resume their role in the routine within approximately 5 seconds of questionable injury.)
• Athlete in distress leaving the competition floor
• Bodily Fluids, including but not limited to vomit, blood (i.e. An athlete has a nosebleed while competing.)
• Uniform Malfunction (See below for suggested protocols)

NOTE: If a routine is interrupted due to the above, it will be at the Competition Officials’ discretion whether that team will be allowed to perform again at a later time.

Emergency Medical Response - At first sight or sound of a medical emergency, the Competition Official should notify the EMT or Athletic Trainer on-site to respond with immediate medical care.

If a team is allowed to perform again following a routine interruption, the second performance requirements, scoring, etc. will be at the sole discretion of the Competition Official.

PERFORMANCE FLOOR

• Entrances and exits to the performance floor must be done from the designated areas.  Please enter and exit in a timely manner.  No choreographed entrances will be permitted.
• Timing will begin with the first movement, voice, or note of music, whichever comes first. Timing will end with the last movement, last voice, or note of music, whichever comes last.
• Teams may not compromise the integrity of the performance surface. (Examples: residues from sprays, powders, oils, etc.) Teams are responsible for clearing the performance surface from debris. (Examples: poms, props, etc.)

MEDIA POLICY

• CX Brands, LLC has permission to use the images, videos and statements of the attendee(s) including for commercial or promotional purposes via social media, mailings, electronic communication, web postings, and all other forums without further authorization or compensation from all participants and coaches at CX Brands events.
• CX Brands, LLC allows all paid customers to use their choice of cameras, however if any person(s) are found to be filming or photographing other teams or individuals other than their own gym CX Brands has the right to remove any person(s) and require immediate deletion of any images or videos.

LOGO TRADEMARK

• No program can use or replicate CX Brands including CX Brands trademark logos, The CheerExpo, Excite, Xcel, CheerX in any form including apparel, promotions or athlete awards unless written consent from CX Brands LLC. 

SCORING

• The scoring representatives will only discuss your routine and scores.  You may not challenge scores or deductions of other teams at any time.

DIVISION CHANGES

a. No division changes will be accepted two weeks prior to the start of the event.

b. If you choose to change divisions within 2 weeks, you will be charged the new division team fee of $50 per change.

PAYMENT POLICY

• REGISTER NOW to secure your program with CX Brand events.  The Tuesday  prior to the  event your program is attending. A 3% processing fee will be added to credit card payments. 

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

• Cancellation 3 weeks or more prior to the event - $100 cancellation fee will be subtracted from your total registration. If you have not made a payment, the cancellation fee will be charged to your program. The remaining amount will be refunded back to your program OR transferred to another CX Brand event during the 2025-2026 competition season.
• Cancellation 2 weeks prior to the event - $150 cancellation fee will be subtracted from your total registration. If you have not made a payment, the cancellation fee will be charged to your program. The remaining amount can only be transferred to another Stage 8 Dance Brands event during the 2025-2026 competition season, NOT refunded back.
• Cancellation 1 week prior to the event - $200 cancellation fee will be subtracted from your total registration. If you have not made a payment, the cancellation fee will be charged to your program. The remaining amount can only be transferred to another Stage 8 Dance Brands event during the 2025-2026 competition season, NOT refunded back.

By typing my name below, I agree and acknowledge that I am the gym owner or program director.  I accept sole responsibility for communicating the above information with all coaches/directors and teams attending the CX Brand events.  I will ensure that my gym/program will comply with all policies and procedures.  My gym/program will support the competition results and I will do my best to be a good role model for my teams/program.