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Grand Fest
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GrandFest
On December 12, GForce invites you to participate in the GrandFest which will take place at Gymini. This event will consist of various private classes evaluated in front of judges.
64 medals will be up for grabs and a GrandChamp will be crowned through 4 sections, 5 levels and 3 categories.
To register, go to amilia:
6 LEVEL
The levels will be determined based on the level of the participant’s team. Here at GForce, we have competition teams ranging from levels 1 to 4 and individual performers ranging from level 2 to level 6.
3 CATEGORIES
The participant’s category will be established according to their age on the day of the event, on December 12. For example: an athlete who will be turning 13 years old on December 18 will compete in the U-12 categorie.
U-12
Athletes 12 and under on the day of the event, on December 12.
U-17
Athlete aged 13 to 17 on the day of the event, on December 12.
Open
All athletes 18 years of age and over on the day of the event, on December 12.
4 COMPONENTS
It is possible to take part in different performing components such as jumps, dance, tumbling and cheer-chant. The athlete can register for more than one component. For each one, you will find a description below, the elements judged and additional information.
Jump
The jump component is a component where the participant will be invited to present a series of jumps. The athlete will be able to do between 3 and 8 jumps. He may also take a break between two sequences of jumps of 1 x 8 time (ex: 2 jumps, a 1 x 8 time of motion and 3 other jumps). It is strongly recommended to vary the jumps. You are not allowed to bring your own music.
Cheer chant
The Cheer chant component is a lesser-known component in Quebec, but it returns to the essence of Cheerleading and its mission is to create remarkable fan zones. For this component, the participant will be invited to create a chant with prop and motion for 30 seconds. Although this aspect may seem awkward, we invite our athletes to step out of their comfort zone and maybe raise to the challenge as a family. The chant should last 3 x 8 beats. It must include a slogan, one or more props and rigid arm movements. Ideally, you should have 3 different 8-counts. It is not recommended that they be the same 8 counts.
Dance
The dance component is a component where the participant must perform a choreography that he has invented himself. The dance should last 4 x 8 beats. The elements to plan are footwork and arm movements. Only the athletes performing in the dance component may bring a song or mix of their choice. It is advisable not to do the same 8 counts. In order to be better prepared, it is important to vary the movements, be creative and show some showmanship (and most importantly, have fun!).
Tumbling
The tumbling component refers to acrobatic elements. The participant will be asked to present a stoped pass and a running pass. The participant will not be allowed to present a skill that he does not master. Only athletes who have taken individual private lessons or private lessons during free training can take part in this component. You have to find the balance between difficulty and performance.
As the saying goes: « There’s no point in making a skillful pass if the execution and technique aren’t there ».
For all information and details, see the general information document.
Information and Policies
When is the event?
The event takes place on December 12 at the gym. The detailed schedule will be sent out one week before the event.
What is GrandFest?
The GrandFest is a 4-part house event: Tumbling, dancing, cheer chant and jumps. Athletes can register in any section of their choice and will be divided by level.
How can we register?
Registration is done in Amilia in the 2020-2021 GForce Cheerleading – Orange and Red Tier – GrandFest section. For one component the cost is $ 15 and for each additional component, a discount of $ 5 will be applied. In order to benefit from this, registration for the different components must be done at the same time. If the discount does not apply automatically, please complete registration and email me to let me know.
How are you going to determine the levels?
The levels will be determined by Vanessa according to the abilities and requirements demanded by the levels.
What do athletes need to prepare for the different components?
JUMPS component
A: The athlete should prepare a sequence of 3 to 8 varied jumps. It is possible to take a 1-time break between two jumps (which must be filled by a motion)
CHEER CHANT component
A: The athlete should create a 3 x 8 beat song including a slogan, accompanied by motions and the use of at least one accessory.
DANCE component
A: The athlete should create a 4 x 8 beat dance that includes a variety of movements. They can use the music of their choice.
TUMBLING component
A: The athlete must prepare a sequence which he will have practiced in private lessons which will be presented once at a stop and once with momentum.
Is it possible to register as a group?
YES! Family bubbles (therefore people residing at the same address) are invited to register so that they can perform together in the Cheer song and dance categories. All participants must register. For example, if a little brother who is not part of GForce wants to participate, he will have to pay the membership and the $ 15 for the component.