http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/RSS.ashx2010 Rome Varsity Tour PagesFri, 05 Jun 2009 17:46:24 +0200http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=1http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=1BROUGHT TO YOU BY2009-06-05T17:46:24+02:00http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=2http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=2PARADE SIGN-UP TOUR ITINERARY SATURDAY 26 DEC: DEPARTURES CHICAGO, HOUSTON, NEW YORK (JFK), LOS ANGELES AND MIAMI Depart from your gateway airport on a wide-body jet for Rome, Italy. You’ll be flying with your escort, other ALL AMERICANS, family and friends. You will be able to enjoy dinner, beverages and on-board entertainment. Hopefully, you’ll manage to sleep a little before breakfast and touching down at the airport in ROME. CHECK LIST Before you send in your packet check the following carefully! I Have you signed ALL forms? I Has your parent or guardian signed your forms? I Have you completed the reservation form? I Have you completed the Uniform Sheet? I Have you completed the Rules of Conduct sheet? I Have you completed the Medical Release Waiver? I Have you included a Deposit for EACH PERSON attending? I Do you have passport copies (picture page) for each person attending or applied for your passport? I Have you included your insurance payment or decided to decline insurance by signing? I Have you included the payment? WEDNESDAY 30 DEC: FRASCATI SUNDAY 27 DEC: ROME On your arrival in ROME you will be taken by luxury motor coach to your hotel. There may be a short delay before you receive your room. Your Resource Person will inform you of the time and location of your Orientation meeting. We will go over your itinerary for the week. Dinner will be served in a banqueting suite, after which you can spend the remainder of the evening at your leisure. If you prefer to spend the evening on the town, you will have the option of setting out in small chaperoned groups to any number of specific places of interest in ROME. Are you ready to PERFORM? Get up for a early breakfast at the hotel and board your luxury coach to FRASCATI. Frascati is a beautiful town located less than 15 miles SE of ROME on the Alban Hills close to the ancient city of TUSCULUM. En route we will stop at Castel Gandolfo, a small town that occupies a height overlooking Last Albano and the summer residence of the POPE. (great photo OP). Upon arrival in Frascati you will explore the town. You will perform that evening to the local crowds. Dinner will be served in a local restaurant. THURSDAY 31 DEC: ROME This is your day to explore. After you finish your breakfast, jump on a luxury coach that will take you to the heart of ROME. Choose from self guided tours , including many of the historic sites of the city. The possibilities of where to go and what to do are almost endless! Be sure to Google ROME and check out more about this wonderful city. Just a word of advice if you plan to buy souveniors for your friends and loved one this would be the day to do it! Now that 2009 comes to a close get ready for a New Years party to remember! MONDAY 28 DEC: ROME After enjoying an American Buffet breakfast, board your luxury coach for a FULL day tour of ROME. The tour will include visits to THE COLOSSEUM and THE ROMAN FORUM. There will be plenty of time for photo opportunities so don’t forget your camera! Be sure to look out for the famous TREVI FOUNTAIN and the SPANISH STEPS as well! Lunch on your own and dinner will be at a wonderful local restaurant. THURSDAY 1 JAN: ROME Can you believe you will be performing in ROME January 1, 2010? You will finish breakfast, check that uniform one last time and head out on your luxury coach. First stop to get a group photo at the COLOSSEO. You will then continue on to the PIAZZA DEL POPOLO to perform in front of thousands of cheering people. That evening you will enjoy the perfect farewell dinner at the VILLA DEI CESARI with great Italian cuisine & strolling musicans and singers. End the night with a “ROME BY NIGHT” panaromic tour of the city and return to the hotel to finish packing for your journey home. TUESDAY 29 DEC: VATICAN CITY Don’t forget to set that alarm, you don’t want to miss breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast board your luxury coach for a FULL day tour of the VATICAN CITY. Enjoy visiting this country and all of the h2009-06-05T17:46:24+02:00http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=3http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=3THE COST OF YOUR TRIP INCLUDES: INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION: Round trip air from Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark and New York (JFK) to Rome, based upon prices indicated. In the event we do not have sufficient passengers from any of the mentioned Gateway Cities, Intropa will arrange reservations to the most logical and economical Gateway City. Varsity/Intropa reserves the right to add, delete, or combine Gateway Cities in order to accommodate tour members. If the change results in a price increase, the participant is responsible for the difference. There will be no deviations or extensions permitted on transatlantic air portions. LAND TRANSPORTATION: Land transportation will be provided by deluxe motor coach throughout Italy for all transfers and sightseeing as specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary. ACCOMMODATIONS: Accommodations will be provided at a 3-star hotel on a basis of 2 or 3 persons sharing a room, including private bath and/or shower, telephone, and television. VARSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ASSIGN ROOM TYPES. MEALS: Continental breakfast and one other meal daily in Rome, which does not include coffee, tea, or soft drinks. TOUR PERSONNEL: Groups will be escorted from each Gateway City beginning at the international airline gate by Varsity personnel, as well as Italian escorts/guides while in Rome. Participants will be accompanied back to the U.S. Gateway City. Escort service will end at the customs, immigration, and baggage claim area. SIGHTSEEING & ADMISSION FEES: A complete program of sightseeing is included in accordance with the itinerary as specifically mentioned as included. Admission fees during these excursions are included. TIPPING AND TAXES: Tips to motaorcoach drivers and local guides are included as well as all hotel, local government, airport taxes, and international airline-related taxes and security charges which are subject to change prior to ticketing. Intropa/Varsity is only the collection point for fuel surcharges, currency changes, new airport/airline security charges, etc., and we must collect these on behalf of third party suppliers. INSURANCE: $150,000 flight insurance is included with each domestic ticket issued by Intropa. LUGGAGE: Each person is allowed one checked suitcase (a maximum size of 62 inches of combined height, length, and width). In addition to the one checked suitcase, each person may “carry on board” one piece of hand luggage (maximum size of 45 inches of combined height, length, and width), a purse or briefcase. Due to limited space on the motorcoach it is essential to adhere to these restrictions. Failure to comply will result in a $300.00 per piece excess baggage charge to be assessed by the airline. Please visit your specific airline for current information. UNIFORM: All American Pullover Jacket, top, commemorative Rome T-shirt, skirt or pants (for males), and poms are included in the tour price. Uniforms will be sent to you in early December by UDA (not Intropa Tours). All traveling spectators will receive a commemorative T-shirt. PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDES: English-speaking professional guide provided for the selected Rome tours. TOUR DOCUMENTS: Approximately 5 days prior to departure, you will receive a FedEx/UPS package from Varsity containing travel documents with your final day-by-day itinerary, hotel address and phone number, complete flight schedules, departure instructions, luggage tag, name tag, and all flight tickets. We must have a physical address where someone is able to sign for these documents. You can have your package sent to your parent’s place of employment - all we need is a parent name, physical address, name of business, address and phone number. THE COST OF YOUR TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE: • Air transportation from your home to your assigned Gateway City, items of a personal nature, optional excursions, independent sightseeing, insurance other than specified, meals other than specified, beverages with dinner, passport, or any 2009-06-05T17:46:24+02:00http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=4http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=4PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY, ESPECIALLY THE PAYMENT SCHEDULES AND CANCELLATION POLICY. TOUR COST: This tour is sold entirely as a complete package — transatlantic air and land arrangements only. No partial tour arrangements or land portion without air can be sold. NO EXCEPTIONS. TOUR IS LIMITED in total participation number. Varsity Spirit does not accept spectators who are under 25 years of age. If any part of the reservation form (other than roommate), medical waiver, rules of conduct or uniform sheet is not complete, it will be returned to you for completion prior to acceptance. The tour cost for All Americans and spectators will be the same price. Parade organizers, Intropa Tours, and UDA/UCA have arranged a SPECIAL PARADE PACKAGE for spectators in addition to all tour inclusions (see back cover).There are limited single rooms available at a $400.00 supplement. The $400.00 supplement will be assessed to each spectator who does not have a roommate. We do not assign roommates to spectators. Varsity does not accept spectators under the age of 25 years without an accompanying adult spectator. if you have NOT purchased the tour package, you may not room with a tour member. UNACCOMPANIED MINORS: Unaccompanied minors who are 14 years old and under will be required to pay an UNACCOMPANIED MINOR FEE in addition to to the cost of the airline ticket. Please see the section entitled “Flight Arrangements to Your Gateway City” in this brochure for more details. PAYMENTS: Completed reservation form for EACH person and $600.00 per person deposit MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE VARSITY SPIRIT OFFICE on or before the following dates: • If you attended camp in June, deposit deadline is July 7, 2009 • If you attended camp in July, deposit deadline is August 4, 2009 • If you attended camp in August, deposit deadline is September 8, 2009 1ST PAYMENT: $600.00 due with completed reservation materials. 2ND PAYMENT: $1000.00 due in the Varsity office on October 1, 2009 FINAL PAYMENT: Due in the Varsity office November 2, 2009 (see Passport section for important pinformation) All payments must be received in the form of a check, cashier’s check, or money order. WE DO NOT ACCEPT WIRE TRANSFERS OR CASH. Final payment may be charged to Visa, American Express, MasterCard or Discover with the Credit Card Authorization Form found in the Information Manual. Credit Card Authorization Forms will be processed immediately upon receipt in the Intropa office as long as the second payment of $1000.00 has been received. If you elect to charge the final payment, the cancellation penalties as outlined in this brochure and to which you have agreed will apply under the conditions of your signed contract. Returned checks must be made good with a cashier’s check or money order for the amount of the check, plus a $20.00 returned check fee. All subsequent payments must be in the form of a cashier’s check or money order. If all payments are not received on the due dates, the tour participant will automatically be removed from the tour, which will result in a complete forfeiture of all monies paid. PLEASE SEND PAYMENTS DIRECTLY TO: Varsity • Rome Tour P.O. Box 752790 • Memphis, TN 38175-2790 FEDEX TO: Varsity • Rome Tour 6745 Lenox Center Court #300 Memphis, TN 38115 TOUR ORGANIZER: This tour is being organized exclusively for select participants (10th, 11th and 12th graders ONLY that are selected as All Americans) of Universal Dance Association and Universal Cheerleaders Association Varsity/ Intropa Tours, divisions of Varsity Brands, Inc. Intropa’s address is 5555 West Loop South, Suite 105, Bellaire, TX 77401; Telephone 800/666-3838 or 713/666-3838 in Houston, Fax 713/772-4527; website; www.intropa.com. $3025 from Chicago $3075 from Houston $3050 from Los Angeles $3025 from Miami $2925 from Newark $2925 from New York (JFK) SPECIAL FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS TO YOUR GATEWAY CITY: Varsity will make every effort to grant you the Gateway City of your choice. You WILL NOT be advis2009-06-05T17:46:24+02:00http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=5http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=5Universal’s address is: P.O. Box 752790, Memphis, TN 38175-2790; Telephone (UDA) 800/DANCEUDA (326-2383); Fax 901/387-4357 Universal Cheerleaders Association (800) 238-0286 CONFIRMATION: After Varsity receives completed reservation form and deposit, we will send a receipt by mail and an Information Manual, which will answer many of your questions. Travel insurance information will be available at uda.varsity.com click on Special Events. CANCELLATIONS: Please be familiar with all cancellation dates and policies. EXCEPTIONS CANNOT BE MADE. FOR CANCELLATIONS THAT ARE RECEIVED • On or before October 1, 2009 - $475 non-refundable penalty per person. • From October 2 to November 2, 2009 - $800 additional penalty per person. (Total penalty of $1275 per person) • From November 3, 2009 to departure NO REFUND-FULL TOUR COST! ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED IN THE VARSITY OFFICE ON OR BEFORE THE DATES INDICATED. VARSITY DOES NOT ACCEPT CANCELLATIONS BY PHONE! Cancellations may be faxed to Varsity at 1-800-969-8295 or emailed to shammett@uca.com. It is your responsibility to call and confirm that your cancellation was received. Cancellation/baggage insurance information will be sent to you with the Information Manual. PLEASE NOTE: The above cancellation penalties do not include the optional $250.00 travel insurance. This is not refundable. RESPONSIBILITY DISCLOSURE NOTICE: VARSITY, UNIVERSAL DANCE ASSOCIATION, UNIVERSAL CHEERLEADERS ASSOCIATION AND UNITED SPIRIT ASSOCIATION, divisions of VARSITY BRANDS, INC., act only as an agent in connection with the tour offered herein and its liability is limited. The travel services including air transportation, carriage by land, hotel accommodations, restaurants, and related service are provided by independent third parties not under the control of VARSITY TOURS. Air transportation is provided by British Airways, Delta, American, Continental, US Airways, United, Northwest, Virgin Atlantic, and any other carriers. VARSITY TOURS shall NOT bear any liability to the passenger or any third party for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason or any defect, through the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour and/or performance events, venues, etc. as a direct or indirect result of acts of God, dangers incident to fire, breakdown in machinery or equipment, acts of governments or other authorities, terrorism, civil disturbances, war, strikes, riots, theft, unhealthy conditions, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, medical, or customs regulations, or from any other causes beyond the control of VARSITY TOURS. VARSITY TOURS shall not be liable for any loss or damage or delay related to the travelers’ passports, visas, or other immigration documents required by the U.S. or any foreign government; it is the responsibility of each passenger to ensure that they are in possession of a valid passport, and any required visas for non-U.S. citizens. VARSITY TOURS shall not be liable for any losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in schedule or other causes. The right is reserved to decline to accept, or to retain any tour passenger should such person’s health or general deportment impede the operation of the tour to the detriment of other passengers. No refunds for tour portions or unused services can be made unless agreed to prior to departure of the tour from the U.S.A. Your retention of tickets, reservations, or bookings after issuance shall constitute a consent to the above and agreement on your part to convey the contents herein to your traveling companions. Payment of any deposit or final payment shall be deemed to constitute consent by each passenger to these terms. It is also recommended that each participant in this tour have his or her own attorney review this RESPONSIBILITY DISCLOSURE NOTICE before indicating his or her consent by signin2009-06-05T17:46:24+02:00http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=6http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=6A very special invitation for parents, relatives, and friends to take part in ROME VARSITY TOUR 2010 SUPPORTER PACKAGE! THESE ITEMS AVAILABLE ONLY TO UDA/UCA FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ALL AMERICANS WHO HAVE SIGNED UP FOR THE TOUR. NUMBERS VERY STRICTLY LIMITED!! We have put together a very special program for you. One that allows you to create memories for your lifetime and for your grandchildren’s lifetimes. One you can tell about 50 years from now! The opportunity to see your own son or daughter entertain and dazzle the crowds in Rome. The cost of this tour is firm, no hidden surprises. We have limited space for All Americans and non-participants. In addition to all the regular inclusions of the tour program, you will also receive and be a part of these special events: ROME VARSITY TOUR 2010 EXCLUSIVE SUPPORTER PACKAGE Mom, Dad, hey, all the family–why don’t you come along and see your All American “wow” the crowds in Rome. Not only will you get to accompany the main group on their touring program, but you will also receive the following special features: • Authentic Italian lunch December 30th in the beautiful Italian city of Frascati! • Welcome 2010 with a traditional New Year's Eve Toast!2009-06-05T17:46:24+02:00http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=7http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=7PARTICIPANT RESERVATION FORM Please provide A COPY of your passport or passport application Please print legibly and use blue or black ink when completing this form. Return with $600.00 per person deposit to: Rome Tour, C/O VARSITY P.O. Box 752790 • MEMPHIS, TN 38175-2790. For any additional information regarding this tour, please call Varsity at 888-CHEERUCA or 800-DANCEUDA. Make $600.00 deposit check payable to Varsity - Rome Tour. If you or your All American attended camp in June, deadline for deposit is July 7, 2009; if you or your All American attended camp in July, deadline for deposit is August 4, 2009; if you or your All American attended camp in August, deadline for deposit is September 8, 2009. Full name: (as it will appear on your passport-please print clearly) ____________________________________________________________ NAMES & PHONE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE TO CONTACT IF NECESSARY WHILE YOU ARE ON TOUR: Name: __________________________ Relationship: ____________________ Work #: (____) __________________ Home#: (____) __________________ Name as you would like it printed on your name tag & uniform: ______________________________________________________________ Mailing address: (for regular mail) ______________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address City, State, Zip Full physical address: (for UPS/FedEx shipping - same for uniform) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address (no P.O. boxes accepted) City, State, Zip Cell #: (____) ____________________ Name: __________________________ Relationship: ____________________ Work #: (____) __________________ Home #: (____) __________________ Home number: (____)______________ Cell number: (____)______________ Email address: ____________________________________ Please check one: I am K Female K Male Age at time of travel:______ Birthdate: ____/____/____ Year in school: K Soph. K Junior K Senior (do not omit) Special dietary/medical requests/allergies: ______________________________________________________________________________ First and second choice of Gateway City: #1__________________________________ #2________________________________________ Citizenship: K USA K Other Country: ________________________________________________________________________________ Roommate(s) name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ (If you do not have a roommate, one will be assigned to you by Varsity. Spectators and Participants may room together.) Cell #: (____) ____________________ METHOD OF TRANSPORT TO GATEWAY CITY: K Flying K Driving TRAVEL INSURANCE - I PLAN TO: PLEASE RE-READ THE PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION SECTIONS BEFORE SIGNING THIS CONTRACT. I/WE HAVE READ THIS BROCHURE AND UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT ITS CONTENTS: ______________________________________________________________DATE: ____/____/____ Phone number: (____)_____________ Participant’s signature K I have included $250 for my travel insurance K Get my own travel insurance K Not have any travel insurance ______________________________________________________________DATE: ____/____/____ Phone number: (____)_____________ Guardian/Parent’s Signature SPECTATOR’S INFORMATION (Please complete one form per person. Make copies of this form as needed.) Please check one: I am K Parent KRelative K Coach K Advisor Please check one: I am K Female K Male CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: (PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY ) Please be familiar with all cancellation dates. Exceptions cannot be made. FOR CANCELLATIONS THAT ARE RECEIVED before October 1, 2009 $475.00 non-refundable penalty per person - October 2, 2009 to November 2, 2009 - additional $800.00 nonrefundable penalty per personNovember 3, 2009 to departure NO REFUND. ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED IN THE VARSITY OFFICE ON OR BEFORE THE DATES INDICATED. VARSITY DOES NOT ACCEPT CANCELLATIONS2009-06-05T17:46:24+02:00http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=8http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=8ALL AMERICAN UNIFORMS ROME TOUR YOU MUST CHECK ONE: K Universal Dance Association K Universal Cheerleaders Association K United Spirit Association Varsity - Rome Tour P.O. Box 752790 Memphis, TN 38175-2790 Please call Ginger Hauser at Varsity with any questions regarding your uniform at 800/238-0286, ext. 4363. PARTICIPANT ADDRESS Full Legal Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address (Please no P.O. Box numbers) __________________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________________________________ State _________________________ Zip ________________ Phone Number ( ) __________________________________________________________________________________________ I attended 2009 camp at: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ K Home Camp K Regular Camp Name of University/School/Home Camp _________________________________________________ Date attended __________________ Name of your school: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ City and State of your school’s location : __________________________________________________________________________________ SPECTATOR: Please fill out ONLY if you have purchased the tour package! Spectator #1 Full Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________ SOUVENIR T-SHIRT: K Small K Medium SOUVENIR T-SHIRT: K Small K Medium K Large K X-Large K XX-Large (will be shipped with participant’s uniform) Spectator #2 Full Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________ K Large K X-Large K XX-Large (will be shipped with participant’s uniform) Name of traveling All-American ______________________________________________________________________________________ GIRLS UNIFORM TOP SIZE: CHECK SIZE BUST MEASUREMENT 28-29 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-43 OVERSIZED SWEATER 2XS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL All American PULLOVER JACKET (BUST): K XS 30-32" K S 32-34" K M 34-36" K L 36-38"K XL 38-40" BRIEFS: KS KM KL K XL K 2XL SKIRT:* *Use hip measurement in selecting elastic waist skirt size. CHECK SIZE SIZE XS S M L XL XXL HIPS 30-32" 33-35" 36-38" 39-41" 42-44" 45-47" WAIST 20-22" 23-25" 26-28" 29-31" 32-34" 35-37" LENGTH 13" 14" 14" 15" 16" 17" T-SHIRT: K Small K Medium K Large K X-Large GUYS T-SHIRT: K Small UNIFORM TOP SIZE: K Medium K Large K X-Large K XX-Large CHECK SIZE BUST MEASUREMENT 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-43 44-45 46-47 48-49 OVERSIZED SWEATER M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 6XL ALL AMERICAN PULLOVER JACKET (CHEST): K M 34-37" K L 38-41" K XL 42-45" K 2XL 46-49" K 3XL 50-52" CHEER PANTS: WAIST (in inches)_______ * *Pants will be shipped unhemmed IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLETE ANY PART OF THIS FORM, IT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU FOR COMPLETION, PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE. NOTE: YOUR UNIFORM WILL BE SHIPPED FEDEX/UPS TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS UNLESS WE RECEIVE A FAX (800.969.8295) OR EMAIL (SHAMMETT@UCA.COM) TELLING US OTHERWISE.2009-06-05T17:46:24+02:00http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=9http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=9ROME TOUR R U L E S O F C O N D U C T A N D B E H AV I O R TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS. YOUR FINAL DOCUMENTS AND AIRLINE TICKETS WILL BE HELD UNTIL ALL FORMS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND ARE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE. PLEASE MAKE COPIES OF THIS FORM AS NEEDED. (FedEx address) (postal address) RETURN TO: Varsity - Rome Tour Varsity - Rome Tour 6745 Lenox Center Court #300 P.O. Box 752790 Memphis, TN 38115 Memphis, TN 38175-2790 Varsity is delighted to be handling the travel and tour arrangements for the VARSITY ALL STARS. There will be many girls, boys, parents, and UDA/UCA staff traveling to Rome as part of this event. We are looking forward to a great New Year’s Day event, and would like to take this opportunity to assure all parents that our main concern is each Participant’s safety. Therefore, we have established the following rules of conduct and behavior for each Participant and Spectator while on tour. All American selection is an honor, as they are representing their state, their hometown, their school, and most of all, their family and themselves. Varsity Brands, Inc. asks each Participant, Parent, and Spectator to carefully read and understand the necessity of these rules. Participants and Spectators must both sign this form and return it (with registration and other attached forms) to Varsity. In addition, if Participant and/or Spectator is under 25 years of age, parent signature is also required. Please remember that we want you to have a great time, but within the parameters of this agreement. Rules of Conduct Applying to ALL Tour Members: 1. I will read all literature and information pertaining to this tour that is sent to me. 2. I understand that during the independent or free time on this tour, I will be able to sightsee or shop in chaperoned groups. 3. I also understand that if any non-tour members are found in my room, they will immediately be expelled from the hotel by hotel security and the UDA/UCA staff. 4. The use of any controlled substance is strictly PROHIBITED. Failure to comply will result in immediate expulsion from the tour at my own expense. 5. I will be expected to be on time for all tours, sightseeing excursions, rehearsals, and performances. I understand and agree that any infraction of these rules and conditions could cause my immediate expulsion from the tour and result in my being sent home at my parent’s expense without refund for unused portions of the trip. Rules of Conduct Applying ONLY to PARTICIPANTS: 1. The use of alcohol and/or any tobacco product is strictly PROHIBITED. No smoking is allowed. Failure to comply will result in immediate dismissal and a letter to your coach and principal. 2. I understand that I am strictly PROHIBITED from allowing any member of the opposite sex in my room, whether or not they are a member of the tour and to do so will result in immediate expulsion from the tour. I am also strictly PROHIBITED from entering the room of a person of the opposite sex. 3. It is my responsibility to learn my routine from the DVD sent to me and to pack and bring all of my uniform to Rome. 4. I understand that a curfew will be established each evening and that following “bed checks,” I will be expected to stay in my assigned room the remainder of the night. 5. It is strictly PROHIBITED and FORBIDDEN to get a permanent body tattoo or have your body pierced in any place while you are in Rome. Participant’s Signature Parent’s Signature Spectator’s Signature Date Date Date IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLETE ANY PART OF THIS FORM, IT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU FOR COMPLETION, PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE.2009-06-05T17:46:24+02:00http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=10http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010rometour/?Page=10ROME TOUR PARTICIPANT RELEASE/WAIVER FORM LIABILITY RELEASE. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, I __________________________________________________, as parent or legal guardian of __________________________________________________, a minor (hereinafter "Minor"), hereby grant the permission necessary to allow this minor to participate in the above Event to be conducted by Varsity Spirit Corporation ("Varsity Spirit") d/b/a Universal Cheerleaders Association ("UCA"), d/b/a Universal Dance Association ("UDA"), d/b/a United Spirit Association (USA), d/b/a American Cheerleaders Association (ACA) and/or Intropa Tours . I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, further agree to release and to hold harmless Varsity Spirit, Varsity Spirit's Corporate Sponsors (hereinafter "Sponsors"), the Hosting site, ( hotel, parade organizers and other entity providing service whilst on this Event and on whose premises the Event will occur (hereinafter the "Location") the affiliates of Varsity Spirit and the Location, and the respective directors, officers, representatives, members, agents and employees of Varsity Spirit, Sponsors, the Location and their respective affiliates (hereinafter collectively "Releasees") from any and all liability for negligence or any other claim judgment, loss, liability, cost and expenses (including, without limitations, attorney's fees and costs) arising out of or connected with the Event, including any claim arising out of or connected with any illness or injury (minimal, serious, catastrophic and / or death) that the Minor may incur or sustain during the Event, all activities associated with the Event and while traveling to and from the site for the Event whether or not the Event actually occurs. I further expressly agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees and Releasees' heirs, successors, assigns, executors and administrators against loss from any further claims, demands or actions that may subsequently be brought by Minor or by any other persons on the account of damages of any character resulting to Minor in any way from the foregoing activities. I further agree to reimburse and to make good to Releasees any loss, or costs Releasees may have to pay as a result of any such action, claim, or demand. I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, hereby warrant that I have read this Liability Release in its entirety and fully understand its contents. I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, am aware that this Liability Release releases Releasees from liability and contains an acknowledgement of my voluntary and knowing assumption of the risk of injury or illness. I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the minor, further acknowledge that nothing in this Liability Release constitutes a guarantee that the Event will occur. I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, have signed this document voluntarily and of my own free will. Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian X_______________________________________________________________________________ Date:____/____/____ MEDICAL RELEASE. I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the minor, acknowledge and agree that such participation subjects Minor to possibility of physical illness or injury (minimal, serious, catastrophic and/ or death) and that I, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, acknowledge that the Minor is assuming the risk of such illness or injury by participating in the Event. In the event of such illness or injury, I authorize Varsity Spirit to obtain necessary medical treatment of the minor and hereby, in my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor, release and hold harmless Releasees in the exercises of this authority. I further acknowledge and understand that I will be responsible for any and all medical and related bills that may be incurred on behalf of the Minor for any illness or injury that the Minor may sustain during the Event and while traveling to and from the site2009-06-05T17:46:24+02:00