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UPCOMING YCOA FALL 2008 EVENTS
- Published 08/29/2008
YOUNG CHAMIONS
FALL 2008 EVENT DATES:
OCTOBER:
Sunday, October 19th
Saturday, October 25th
NOVEMBER:
Sunday, November 9th Tucson Veterans’ Day Parade (tentative)
Sunday, November 2nd
Tuesday, November 11th
Saturday, November 15th
Sunday, November 16th Day 2 –
Saturday, November 22nd Gilbert Days Parade
Saturday, November 23rd Hip Hop Urban Jam Showcase
Thursday, November 27th Thanksgiving Day Parade
DECEMBER:
Saturday, December 6th
Sunday, December 7th Day 2 –
JANUARY:
Sunday, January 11th AZ State Pom & Cheer Competition
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- Published 08/29/2008
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ELITE LOCATIONS - FALL 2008
- By Laura Holt
- Published 08/29/2008
- Articles
YOUNG CHAMPIONS
POM & CHEER
ELITE LOCATIONS – FALL 2008
NI-WOOD ELITE:
Location: Orangewood Elementary –
Coach: Laura Holt
Night: Friday
Start Date: Friday, September 5th
Registration: 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Class: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Pro & Elite Team Tryouts: 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Regular Practice Time: Friday nights from 8:00 -9:30 p.m.
Location:
Coach: Katie Griley
Night: Monday
Start Date: Monday, September 8th
Registration: 7:15 – 7:30 p.m.
Class: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Regular Practice Time: Monday nights from approx. 7:00 -8:30 p.m.
SUPERSTITION SPRINGS ELITE:
Location: Superstition Springs Elementary --
Coach: Kari Hull and Nancy Smith
Night: Monday
Start Date: Monday, September 8th
Registration: 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Class: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Regular Practice Time: Monday nights from approx. 7:00 -8:30 p.m.
ISLANDS (GILBERT) ELITE:
Location: Islands Elementary -- 245 S. McQueen,
Coach: Marette Miller
Night: Tuesday
Start Date: Tuesday, September 2nd
Registration: 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Class: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Regular Practice Time: Monday nights from approx. 7:00 -8:30 p.m.
APACHE JUNCTION ELITE:
Location:
Coach: Cathy Richie
Night: Wednesday
Start Date: Already started
Class Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Summer 2008 STATE KARATE TOURNAMENT
- By Laura Holt
- Published 07/16/2008
- Tournaments
STATE KARATE TOURNAMENT
This event is OPEN to ALL YCOA Karate students. The events are very easy & your instructor will show you exactly what to do in class. Each event will also be explained in detail at the Tournament. Events will be split according to age, size and/or belt rank depending on the event. It’s a great experience for all students! Special demonstrations will be given during the registration period! Definitely a fun day of karate NOT to be missed!
· TROPHIES, AND OLYMPIC-STYLE MEDALS AWARDED.
· ALL contestants will be given an award in each event they participate in!
· ALL CONTESTANTS WILL BE AWARDED A PARTICIPATION TROPHY!
SPECIFIC TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:
DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2008
TIME #1: TOURNAMENT OPEN TO ALL WHITE – GREEN BELTS
SCHEDULE:
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Registration
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. State Tournament
TIME #2: TOURNAMENT OPEN TO ALL BLUE BELTS & ABOVE
SCHEDULE:
12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration
1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. State Tournament
COST: $8.00 Registration Fee
$6.00 per event. (Package deals are available for four or more events!)
PLEASE NOTE: Spectator Fee: $2.00 per person. Children age 12 and under are FREE!
PLACE:
DIRECTIONS: Take the I-10 freeway to 7th Street, exit going south past Roosevelt; turn east at Fillmore and park in the school parking lots or across 7th Street in University of Arizona lot. Please DO NOT park along
1. STRONGEST PUNCH: Contestants will have three chances to punch a “Meter” bag that measures their power. Use any hand strike taught in class. Only hand strikes will be allowed – no elbow strikes.
2. STRONGEST KICK: Contestants will have three chances to kick a meter bag. Use any kick taught in class. You will have up to five feet of distance from the bag. Only foot techniques allowed – no knee kicks. No Shoes Allowed.
3. FASTEST FIST: Contestants in each age group will have three chances to strike a “meter” bag that measures their reaction speed. Use any hand strike taught in class.
4. FASTEST KICK: Contestants in each age group will have three chances to strike a “meter” bag that measures their reaction speed. Use any kick strike taught in class. Only foot techniques allowed – no knee kicks. No Shoes Allowed.
5. ESCAPE DRILL: Contestants will be timed individually and “break free” from four different “stranger dangers” applying different grabs: 1) Single-hand grab 2) Double-hand grab 3) Front choke 4) Rear choke. Be sure you use the “proper” release technique learned in class to break free from each grab. The contestants who use the proper techniques and break free the “quickest” are the winners. Blue and above will additionally be striking shields during this event. Your instructor will give you the details in class!
6. WALK WITH DANGER: Open to students with white through purple belts only. You will proceed one at a time towards the judges & have 15 seconds to “fight off” imaginary attackers. Judged on: 1) Ki-eye (yell) 2) Variety (use lots of different techniques) 3) Difficulty 4) Power & snap 5) Focus (really ham it up!)
7. KATA: Open to green belt & above students only. Do any kata learned in class—judged same as Walk with Danger; will be split according to age AND belt color.
8. STAFF / WEAPONS KATA: Open to blue belt & and above students only. Judged same as Walk with Danger.
9. SPARRING: Open to green belt & above students only, for those who participate in “sparring” class. This event is split according to age AND belt.
Please Note: STUDENTS MUST WEAR THEIR OWN CHEST GEAR, HEAD GEAR, HAND PADS, FOOTPADS, MOUTH GUARD & CUP.
Students can either register online prior to the event or at the event the day of.
TO REGISTER ONLINE for this EVENT NOW - Please Click HERE!
SUMMER 2008 CHEER & HIP HOP DANCE RECITAL
- By Laura Holt
- Published 07/8/2008
- Showcases
"THE EVOLUTION OF MUSIC - FLASHBACK THROUGH THE DECADES" - Pom & Cheer and Hip Hop Dance Recital Summer 2008
Specific Recital Information:
All Phoenix & Tucson Pom & Cheer naD hip Hop students are invited to participate in this special themed Dance Recital, "The Evolution of Music, Flashback Through the Decades." Cheer and hip Hop teams wil lbe presenting a FUN, creative, musical dance routines to songs from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's 90's and today. Students will demonstrate the routine they have been learning and polishing at class this summer at this recital. All students will receive a commemorative trophy for participating in the recital. Fun for your student!
DATE: Sunday, August 3, 2008
PLACE: Central High School Gym and Auditorium
Address: 4525 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ (between Indian School & Camelback)
COST: $20.00 per student
SPECTATOR FEE: $2.00 per person age 13 and older (12 and under are FREE)
Required: All participants are required to wear their YCOA uniforms to this event. If your student does not have a uniform they may purchase one at class directly or some will be on sale the day of the event. We prefer that you order your uniform at class to ensure you receive the correct merchandise prior to the event!
POM & CHEER STUDENTS:
* All J.V. and Varsity students are required to wear the black skirt with red and white pleats ($20), the black shell top with a "V-design" ($20) and red or black bloomers ($8).
* All Jr. and Pro All Star students are required to wear the black skirt ($20), the All Star top ($40) and red or black bloomers ($8).
* All Elite students are required to wear th eElite shell ($50) and Elite skirt ($20), and black bloomers ($8).
HIP HOP STUDENTS:
* All Hip Hop students are required to wear the team uniform which consists of the team t-shirt ($12) decided by instructor, the camouflage cargo pants ($35) and black tennis shoes. Accessories can also be purchased and worn such as hats ($10), dog tags (($5) or bandanas ($2).
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR RUBBER-SOLED WHITE SNEAKERS (CHEER) or BLACK SNEAKERS (HIP HOP). Students are expected to look neat with hair styled and performance ready!
TIME SCHEDULE:
Morning Session #1:
Attending Locations:
POM & CHEER: Acacia, Chandler B & G (J.V.), San Marcos Pro, Corte Sierra, Cortina (JVJ), Power Ranch Pro, First Southern, Amy Houston, Harris (P,E), Community Center North, and Loma Linda
HIP HOP: Lakeview and Rancho Santa Fe
TIME SCHEDULE:
8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Registration
9:15 - 10:00 a.m. Rehersal with Coach
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Recital
Midday Session #2:
Attending Locations:
POM & CHEER: Chapel in the hills, Saugaro Christian, Tempe B & G, DeGrazia (JV), Desert Horizon, Gallego (Pro/Elite), Islands, Marley Park, Orangewood, Ni-Wood Elite, and Quail Run Pro
HIP HOP: Gilbert Classical Academy and Marley Park
TIME SCHEDULE:
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Registration
12:45 - 1:30 p.m. Rehersal with Coach
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Recital
Afternoon Session #3:
Attending Locations:
POM & CHEER: Byron Barry (JVJ), Desert Vista, Gilbert Classical Academy (JVJ), Highland Pro/Elite, Highland/Mesa, Mirage Pro, Sunrise (JVJ), and Rivera
HIP HOP: Norte and Desert Horizona
TIME SCHEDULE:
3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Registration
3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Rehersal with Coach
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Recital
Parents, you can register your students on site the day of the event during the "Registration" time or you can register ONLINE and pay with a credit card NOW.
To register for this event now - CLICK HERE!
Spring 2008 Urban Jam Showcase
- By Laura Holt
- Published 05/13/2008
- Urban Jam
DANCE FORCE...URBAN JAM HIP HOP SHOWCASE
All Young Champions Hip-Hop students are invited to participate in the Sunday Urban Jam Showcase event. Students will compete with their team against other teams of the same b asic age and skill level. Each team will perform a hip-hop dance routine that they have learned at class. Students will be judged on their overall performance, style, personality and execution! ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A LARGE TROPHY... students will be competing for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons!
*ALL participants are required to wear their Young champions hip -hop uniforms. If you do not have a uniform, you may purchase one at the Showcase during registration.
JUNIOR D.F.: Students need to wear the WHITE team-T shirt, camo cargo pants and black shoes.
XTREME D.F.: Students need to wear the BLACK team T-shirt, camo cargo pants and black shoes.
PLATINUM D.F.: Students need to wear the RED team T-shirt, camo pants and black shoes.
WHEN: Sunday, May 18th
PLACE: Central High School Gym - 4525 N. Central Ave., Phoenix AZ
COST: $20.00 per student
Freestyle Battle: $6.00 per student (optional event)
Spectator Fee: $2.00 per person age 13 and older (children 12 and under are FREE)
Merchandise: A variety of merchandise and plenty of snacks and refreshments will be availalble for purchase at the event all day!
URBAN JAM SHOWCASE TIMES:
A.M. SESSION:
Teams: Solano, Byron Barry, Mesquite HS, Rancho Santa Fe and Desert Horizon
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Registration
9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Practice with Coach
10:30 - 12:00 p.m. Showcase
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Freestyle Battle/Awards
P.M. SESSION:
Teams: Marley Park, Campo Bello, Mirada, Lakeview and Dr.Saide Rec Center
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Registration
1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Practice with Coach
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Showcase
4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Freestyle Battle/Awards
TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS EVENT NOW - CLICK HERE!
Spring 08 - STATE POM & CHEER COMPETITION
- By Laura Holt
- Published 05/12/2008
- Showcases
YCOA STATE POM & CHEER
COMPETITION - Spring 2008
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Place: Central High School Gym
Address: 4525 N. Central Ave., Phoenix AZ
Cost: $30.00 per student
Spectator Fee: $2.00 per person age 13 and older (age 12 and under are FREE)
Merchandise: A variety of merchandise will be available, including a BRAND NEW STATE COMPETITION T-SHIRT, all day! In addition, plenty of snacks and refreshments for purchase from the Booster club!
Each division is divided into 3 categories; small, medium and large group. All participants are requred to wear their Young Champions cheer uniforms. All students need to bring thier pom-pons to this event!
Competition Specifcs and Time Breakdown:
J.V. Divison #1:
The Pom & Cheer State Competition Division #1 is open to J.V. students who take lessons at these locations ONLY:
Tucson Teams: Quail Run and Chapel in the Hills
Phoenix Teams: Brisas, Longview, Scottsdale Barker, Community Center North, Queen Creek, Madison Rose Lane, San Marcos, Desert Horizon, Orangewood, Corte Sierra, Mirage and Apache Junction.
Time Schedule:
8:15 - 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Practice with Coach
9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Competition
VARSITY - DIVISION #2:
The Pom & Cheer State Competition Division #2 is open to VARSITY students who take lessons at these locations ONLY:
Tucson Teams: Rivera & Quail Run
Phoenix Teams: Brisas, San Marcos, Anthem, Queen Creek, Campo Bello, Harris/Gilbert, First Southern, Power Ranch, Longview, Mirage, Orangewood, Highland/Gilbert, and Apache Junction.
Time Schedule:
11:30 - 12:00 p.m. Registration
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Practice with Coach
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Competition
JR. ALL STARS - DIVISION #3:
The Pom & Cheer State Competition Division #3 is open to JR. ALL STAR students who take lessons at these locations ONLY:
Tucson Teams: Chapel in the Hills & Quail Run
Phoenix Teams: Brisas, Harris/Phoenix, Campo Bello, Lomas, Scottsdale Barker, Mirage, Anthem, Harris/Gilbert, Apache Junction, Highland/Gilbert, Corte Sierra, First Southern and Parkview.
Time Schedule:
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Registration
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Practice with Coach
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Competition
PRO ALL STARS/ELITE- DIVISION #4 and #5:
The Pom & Cheer State Competition Division #4 & #5 is open to PRO ALL STAR/ ELITE students who take lessons at these locations ONLY:
Tucson Teams: Chapel in the Hills, Quail Run and Faith Lutheran Elite
Phoenix Teams: Lookout Mountain, Acacia, Desert Shadows Pro, Harris/Phoenix, Queen Creek, Madison Rose Lane, Jordan, Mirage, Highland/Gilbert, Orangewood, Corte Sierra and Parkview, Gilbert Classical Academy Elite, Ni-Wood Elite, Harris/Phoenix Elite, Harris/Gilbert Elite and Desert View Elite.
Time Schedule:
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Registration
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Practice with Coach
5:45 - 7:30 p.m. Competition
To Register for this EVENT ONLINE NOW- CLICK HERE!






