• Parents and participants are strictly prohibited from using abusive language, alcohol or drugs at any Pop Warner sponsored function or event.
• All disagreements with coaches or coaching philosophy will not be addressed on the practice or game field. All issues will be discussed in private.
• Cheerleaders should promote team spirit and be on their best behavior while on the practice/game field and/or in uniform.
• Cheerleaders who are late without notification for practices/games will be issued demerits. (see demerit page)
• If a cheerleader quits during a game/practice or does not continue to participate, they will be removed from the squad. These actions will be viewed as their decision to leave the squad and they will not be permitted to return. No refund will be given and uniform must be returned immediately.
• Please remember that all of our coaches are parent volunteers with family responsibilities of their own. They give their personal time so our children will have a program to participate in.
• Coaches should be given the opportunity to do their “coaching” job with minimal disruption from parents. Your patience, support and cooperation are necessary if we are to have a successful season.

Respect and discipline are absolutely necessary at all practices/games. Our coaches are trained to maintain a fun and learning atmosphere though we need everyone to be a team player and understand that there are rules to be followed. If the rules are not followed, the coaches will issue demerits.

MERITS
Merits will be given at the coach’s discretion for a cheerleader going above and beyond the normal requirements for the team.

Demerit Violation – 1 Demerit

• Unexcused absence for game or practice
• Late to practice without notice
• Gum/candy at practice or games
• Jewelry/nail polish at practice or games
• Not having hair secured properly at practice/games
• Not wearing uniform practice attire
• Not assisting with mats if asked
• Not participating in warm-ups and stretches
• Not having water bottle at practice/game

Demerit Violation – 2 Demerits

• Using cell phone during practice/game
• Late to game without notice
• Disrupting practices or games (unnecessary talking, playing etc)
• Not following directions given by coaches or captains.
• Disrespectful attitude towards teammates
• Not fully participating during practice/game.
• Stunting or tumbling without supervision or permission
  

Demerit Violation – 3 Demerits

• Talking back or disrespectful to coaches.
• Unwillingness to learn or make changes.
• Not cooperating with team members or coaches.
• Negative remarks or attitude toward another team member.

* Five demerits will result in the cheerleader losing the privilege to participate in one game

* Ten demerits will result in the cheerleader being removed from the squad.

Any cheerleader arriving to a game late and missing book check will not be allowed to cheer at that game.