• Practices are mandatory and failure to attend will result in groups not being able to perform stunts or having an effective practice.
• At least a 10-minute warm up exercise shall be included prior to practice/games/competitions.
• Practice is limited to 10 hours per week prior to Labor Day and 6 hours per week after Labor Day.
• Extra practices may be scheduled before competitions.
• Full water bottle at every practice – no glass containers.
• No cell phone use at practice by cheerleaders; phones must be kept in cheerleaders bag even during breaks.
• Find your coach right away for instructions.
• Do not leave practice or game until your parent has informed the coaches you are leaving.
• Pick up your trash when at practice and prior to leaving practice.
• Stay in groups at all times. Do not wander off – always have a buddy.

STUNTING INFORMATION

In an effort to keep all athletes safe, we ask that they adhere to the following guidelines for stunting.

• No stunting when the ground is wet; coaches’ discretion.
• No stunting on pavement.
• Never attempt stunting without a spotter, even in the presence of your coach.
• Never attempt stunting without the presence of your coach!
• Above examples are grounds for counsel and dismissal with no refund.

• ‘Cheer’ shorts, t-shirt, socks and cheer sneakers with practice bow. Sweat pants/leggings are acceptable in cooler weather.
• No baggy or oversized jackets or hoods are allowed as these items are a safety hazard.
• Wear old cheer sneakers, as they will get dirty during practices. DO NOT WEAR NEW CHEER SHOES.
• Hair pulled up off of the neck, away from the face and secured tightly with hair bands.
• Yoga mat to sit on during warm-ups is recommended.
• No fingernail polish and nails must be kept trimmed for stunting. No acrylics or tips.
• No make up and glitter allowed (including glitter hair gel and body lotion).
• No Jewelry (including earrings, watches, body piercings, necklaces, hair jewelry or beads, etc.) No band aids are allowed over newly pierced ears. All earrings must come out for practices – no exceptions!

• Parents’ are not to leave their child unattended if unable to locate a coach during practices and games.
• It is the parents’ responsibility to pick up their cheerleader on time from all practices and games.
• If someone else is picking up the child other than the parent, the coach and team mom must be informed. A child may only leave with a parent unless otherwise notified.

• Parents of cheerleaders must call the head coach or team mom in advance if they will be absent from practice. A no show or unexcused absence will result in demerits issued. (see demerit page)
• If a cheerleader will be absent from a game, written notice must be given to the head coach at the last scheduled practice. This will give the team the opportunity to make adjustments to stunts/cheer routines. A no show or unexcused absence will result in demerits issued. (see demerit page)
• A cheerleader may not be allowed to cheer if the coach feels that the athlete is not prepared due to missed practices and/or games. (see demerit page) Repeated absences from practices/games will result in dismissal from the team. (see demerit page)
• It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that all cheerleaders have used the restroom before coming to practices and games.  If a cheerleader needs to use the restroom, the parent of that child must escort them to the proper facilities.

INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS

Always come to practice unless you receive notice that practice was cancelled (even in rainy weather). Once you arrive at the field, practice may be cancelled due to weather conditions at that present time.

It is the parents’ responsibility once a game or practice has started to come to the practice/game field immediately if “bad” weather arises.