Cheerleading  Coach Rules

1. The mission is to develop inner core values and principles, encourage abilities in leadership, fair play, and teamwork, and provide fun, rewarding, and memorable growing experiences.

2. All Coaches shall be responsible for completing and submitting the Serious Incident Report Form. 

3. Coaches shall be familiar with cheerleading techniques, stunts, and jumps. 

4. Coaches shall set a positive example for their squads and communities at all times. 

5. Coaches shall always represent good sportsmanship, whether at games or practices. 

6. Coaches shall respect all cheerleaders, parents, and other coaches. 

7. Coaches shall treat all cheerleaders fairly, teach all cheerleaders equally, and make them feel a part of the squad. 

8. Remember that all coach/parent communications should start with the best interest of the cheerleader.

9. Coaches are responsible for notifying all participants of rules/regulations and by-laws set forth by the Board, scheduled games, playoff and practice times/locations, and cancellations and/or make-ups.

10. Teams may hold up to three (3)  two-hour practice sessions per week before the first game. Teams may hold three (3) two-hour practice sessions per week after the first game.

11. All children must be properly supervised by a COACH  during practices. 

12. Team coaches shall always carry their team rosters to every practice and blank injury report forms. 

13. Coaches are to remain close to their squad during practices, games, and half-time performances.

14. All cheers and dances, with no explicit lyrics, shall be respectful. 

15. All music used for cheering shall be clean, with no explicit lyrics. 

16. Lace-up athletic/tennis shoes with socks must be worn for practice and games. No heeled, platform soles, or slip-on shoes are to be worn. Cheerleaders shall wear shoes designated for cheerleading only. Any cause for an exception is to be submitted to the League Cheer Director for approval. 

Game Day Protocol 

1. Half-time cheers, dances, or stunts are optional and shall be limited to three (3) minutes per squad. 

2. If a player becomes injured during a game, cheerleading squads are to stop cheering, kneel on one knee, or stand quietly until the injured player is removed from the playing field; at this time, the injured player shall be applauded. 

3. All cheers and chants shall be free of vulgar words, phrases, and motions. No type of derogatory cheers will be allowed. 

4. Cheerleading coaches are to keep their cheerleaders off the playing field, except at half-time. 

5. All participants must be in uniform. A uniform may be as simple as a tee shirt, but all members of the squad must dress accordingly and have matching uniforms. 

6. Music and boom boxes are only allowed during halftime performances. 

7. Poms and flashcards are allowed. 

8. Cheerleaders will walk the football team out.