Tryouts
05/09/2012 - TOP GUN OF SWFL - TRYOUT RESULTS
We would like to thank everyone for making this season’s tryouts a huge success!!! The skill level of all our teams for the upcoming season is amazing! We hope you are all as excited as we are about beginning the new season.
Team placement is subject to change based on attendance, attitude, consistency of skills, and the overall skill level of each team. We will evaluate each athlete throughout the summer to ensure that they are placed on the proper team.
Payment and Competition Schedules will be given out at the 1st meeting, and please hold ALL questions until that meeting.
If your number is not listed on any of the teams below, please contact tgacoach@aol.com.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE
2013-2014 ALL STAR PACKET - MANDATORY FORMS
Anyone that does not bring in the mandatory forms
WILL NOT be allowed to participate at practice.
Team 1 - Lil Jags
Coaches: Kirsten, Buckley & Andrea
Practice Schedule: Thursday (6:00-7:00pm) & Sunday (2:30-3:30pm)
Mandatory Parent Meeting & 1st Practice - Sunday, May 19th (2:30pm)
138,139,140,141,142,143,259,281,282,284
Team 2 - Pellets
Coaches: Jenna, Rashad & Andrea
Practice Schedule: Thursday (6:00-8:00pm) & Sunday (3:30-5:00pm)
Mandatory Parent Meeting & First Practice - Sunday, May 19th (3:30pm)
153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,187,283
Coaches: Kaleigh & John
Practice Schedule: Thursday (6:00-8:00pm) & Sunday (3:30-5:00pm)
Mandatory Parent Meeting & 1st Practice - Sunday, May 19th (3:30pm)
110,112,116,118,120,144,166,167,169,170,171,172,173,174,199,201
Coaches: Rashad & Buckley
Practice Schedule: Wednesday (6:00-8:00pm) & Sunday (6:30-8:00)
Mandatory Parent Meeting & 1st Practice - Sunday, May 19th (6:30pm)
182,183,184,185,186,188,198,205,206,287
Coaches: John & Kirsten
203,204,207,208,209,219,225,231,285,286,288,289
Coaches: Rashad & Jenna
220,221,222,223,224,233,234,235,236,238,241
Coaches: John & Jenna
Mandatory Parent Meeting & 1st Practice - Sunday, May 19th (6:30pm)
229,230,232,237,239,240,242,243,244,245
Coaches: John, Tara, & Rashad
Practice Schedule: Sunday (8:00-10:00pm)
Mandatory Parent Meeting & 1st Practice - Sunday, JUNE 2nd (8:00pm)
252,253,254,255,256,257,258,260,261,285,290
05/11/2013 - LATE TRYOUT INFORMATION
WHY TOP GUN
If you’re looking for a well-organized, well-established and professionally run all star cheerleading program that is world renowned not only for its success in competition but for producing the most admired and respectable athletes in the industry, there is no better place than here. This year, Top Gun is celebrating its 12th year, in SW Florida, and 20th overall! There are only a handful of programs in our industry that have been around as long yet none of them can match the number of State, National, and World Titles earned by our athletes but more importantly, the life-long values learned by our athletes.
Top Gun was founded on the philosophy that every athlete, even the so-called "best", could always be better. At the same time, we've also instilled in our athletes that no one person regardless of how talented they are is above the team. After nearly a decade and a half of putting this philosophy to the test, we can honestly say that this attitude and approach to coaching is the main reason why we've been able to withstand the test of time where many others have faltered.
So if you had any doubts about trying out this season, we hope this knowledge has put your mind at ease. So forget what you've heard. Come and join the rapidly growing Top Gun Family of athletes, parents, and fans. Register for tryouts today and guarantee your spot in what is sure to be the best Top Gun season ever!!!
HOW TO REGISTER
Contact John at tgacoach@aol.com to schedule a private tryout.
Please download and complete the registration form prior to attending the tryout. CLICK HERE
Top Gun All Stars – 1401 Railhead Blvd. Unit A, Naples, FL 34110
Your age as of August 31, 2013 will determine your "competition age" for the 2013-2014 season. Please use this age for all paperwork.
The following is a list of the MINIMUM tumbling skills required at each level by today's competitive standards. Please use this chart to determine your current skill level. Each child must be able to perform one of each standing and running tumbling skills listed below to qualify for that level.
| Levels | Standing Tumbling | Running Tumbling |
| 1 | No experience required | No experience required |
| 2 | Standing back handspring (bhs) | Round off bhs series |
| 3 | Toe touch bhs, standing bhs series | Round off tuck, Round off bhs tuck |
| 4 | Standing back tuck, standing bhs back tuck | Round off bhs layout |
| 5 | Toe touch back tuck, bhs series to a full | Round off bhs full |
FAQ’s
Q: What is the annual cost and how is it paid?
A: Annual cost runs between $2,500.00 - $3,000.00 and is paid in 11 monthly installments. Our younger/beginner teams run between $1,200 - $1,500. (Several fundraising and sponsorship opportunities are available to offset these costs)
Q: What does the annual cost include?
A: Everything the cheerleader needs for the year: monthly fees, uniforms, shoes, warm-ups, competition registrations, accessories, etc. (travel cost is not included)
Q: How many competitions do you attend; how far do you travel?
A: We attend 3 overnight competitions and 4 one-day/local competitions starting in December. Teams will travel to Orlando, Tampa, Daytona Beach, Miami, California, and other.
Q: How often do you practice? New for 2013 – 2014 (Sunday practices)
A: All teams practice one weekdays for 2 hours and one Sunday for 1 1/2 hours.
Q: I am going on vacation during the summer, should I wait until I get back to start?
A: Our summer schedule is flexible when it comes to attendance. We expect a cheerleader to attend practice if they are in town. Since most of our skill building is done over the summer the more the child attends practice the more they will progress. All Top Gun All Stars Gyms are closed the last 2 weeks of July, so we ask that your vacations be scheduled around these dates if possible. Tuition costs are calculated annually, so anyone starting after the summer will still pay the full tuition.
Q: Cheerleading has become a dangerous sport, so what experience do your coaches have?
A: The Top Gun All Star staff has been involved with all-star cheerleading for over 20 years. You will not find a more qualified group of coaches in the nation. Our staff is fully certified by the USASF in the latest safety and spotting techniques, and you can be assured that your child is in the best hands possible when it comes to cheerleading and gymnastics instruction.
Q: What cheerleading experience must a person have in order to make a team?
A: There are no requirements for tryouts; everyone that goes through the tryout process will make a Top Gun team. Top Gun takes great pride in improving the talent level of each individual within the organization. Everyone has to start somewhere, so why not start with the best.
If you have any questions please e-mail John at tgacoach@aol.com