2017 Cheer Code of Conduct
2017 Cheer Code of Conduct
Mission Statement: The SRV Thunderbird cheer program consists of spirited athletic performance teams. This sport requires the ability to perform jumps, dance routines, cheers, stunts and tumbling. These components are executed at SRV Thunderbird football games, rallies, as wells as regional and national competitions. Your child has indicated an interest in becoming a member of the SRV Thunderbird cheerleading program. If chosen, several responsibilities and obligations must be assumed with the position. Theses qualifications and duties have been outlined in this Cheerleading agreement. Be advised that this commitment lasts through November 2017 for Game day squads and through Nationals in February 2018 for Competition squads. Please sign where indicated after careful consideration.
1. Qualifications: A. The participant must have required forms including current physical on file before they are permitted to attend clinics/tryouts. B. The participant must be physically fit to participate in all aspects of the cheer program to their best ability. Any physical limitations of the participant needs to be detailed on the Medical information form located on the SRV Thunderbird website and turned in before the cheer clinic. 2. Tryouts: A. The method for selecting teams are as follows: 1. Scores. 2. Ability. 3. Positions needed on each squad. 4. Age. 3. Attendance: A. MANDATORY attendance at: 1. All rallies 2. All football games (any pre-‐season games as assigned by the League) 3. All playoff games (Football season) 4. All practices scheduled throughout the year as assigned by the coach/advisor 5. Any performances assigned by the coach/advisor. (all home halftimes and any away games, rallies, etc) 6. All regional competitions assigned by the coach (Competition squads only) 7. Nationals-‐ February 2018 (Competition Squads only) 8. Competition dates are TBD and subject to change.
4. Responsibilities: A. Time commitment: Must have adequate time to devote to your squad. As a scholar-‐athlete your academics and squad are first in your time commitments. Other commitments to outside dance studios and clubs/organizations are possible if they do not conflict with any practices, competitions or games. Be aware that the commitment is from August-‐November for Game Day squads and August-‐February for Competition squads. B. Physical stamina: Cheerleading is time consuming, strenuous. All illnesses will require a parent to contact your coach directly via email or telephone prior to the event. 5. Practice: A. Practices will begin July 31st, 2017. Cheer camp will be July 31st and August 1st, from 9am to 4pm for Game Day and Competition Squads and August 2nd from 12pm to 4pm for Competition squads. Scout cheerleaders will not attend this August camp. Scouts will attend a 2-‐hour camp on August 2nd. B. Participants must be present at all scheduled practices. C. There must be a valid reason for missing or being late to a practice, a game or competition, such as serious illness, death in the family. Absences will effect playing time at games including half-‐time routines and competitions. Absences also include leaving early or coming late due to other commitments outside of SRV Thunderbirds. D. Three (3) unexcused absences will result in removal from the program. E. Attendance for practices is imperative for safety. If a coach deems it is unsafe for a participant to execute a routine due to their absent at practice(s), the student will not participate in the routine for that game or competition. F. Coaches reserve the right to ask a participant who participates on another cheer or dance team or tumbling/stunting program outside of SRV Thunderbirds which conflicts with SRV Thunderbird cheer practices, games and competition schedules, to choose one or the other. 6. Uniforms: A. Uniforms must comply with the SRV Thunderbird dress code. Cheerleaders need to be in the correct uniform for safety reasons. Cheerleaders who are not dressed in the correct uniform or practice attire will not be able to participate. B. Uniform fitting is May 25th, 2017 (location and time to be determined)
7. Standards of behaviors & consequences: A. All participants will be required to abide by the rules set forth in the SRV Thunderbird Code of conduct. B. Participants must abide by the rules set forth in both this agreement and the SRV Thunderbird Code of Conduct. Some examples of infractions include, but are not limited to: 1. Tardiness 2. Disrespectful behavior and/or poor attitude 3. Not coming to practice or games prepared 4. Stunting without a qualified supervisor present. C. Parents are expected to communicate issues or concerns directly to their child’s coach. If there is no resolution, then please contact the Director of Cheer, Tami Yi. Communication should be via email, phone, or scheduled appointment. Discussing concerns at practice or during a game is not the appropriate forum. Please also do not threaten or be verbally abusive towards other participants, parents, or coaches. If inappropriate parental communication occurs, we may ask you to meet with the SRV Thunderbird Board. D. Infractions of this contract may warrant meetings with the coach, parents/guardians, athletic director and Board. Our coaches take great pride in running the cheer program with professionalism. In order to do so all cheerleaders must follow the rules and regulations set forth in this agreement, as well as the SRV Thunderbird code of conduct. The coaches have the responsibility and authority to take disciplinary actions for behaviors that are a detriment to the team. In addition, the coaches ask that cheerleaders present any problems or concerns directly to their coaches themselves. We expect students to advocate for themselves first, before getting a parent/guardian involved.
Please sign and return on T-‐Bird Day on July 30th, 2017. All participants need to keep a copy of the agreement for your records. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SRV THUNDERBIRDS CHEER CODE OF CONDUCT I, ____________________________________________ (please print participant name), desire to be a participant in the Cheer program representing SRV Thunderbirds. I have carefully read each section and understand how it applies to my personal involvement. I hereby agree to comply with all the responsibilities, rules, and consequences of this agreement. Participant Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _______________ I, ____________________________________________ (please print parent/guardian name), understand that my student has committed to being an active participant in the SRV Thunderbird cheer program. I have carefully read each section and understand how it applies to my student’s personal involvement. I hereby agree to comply with all the responsibilities, rules, and consequences of this agreement. Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _______________
Mission Statement: The SRV Thunderbird cheer program consists of spirited athletic performance teams. This sport requires the ability to perform jumps, dance routines, cheers, stunts and tumbling. These components are executed at SRV Thunderbird football games, rallies, as wells as regional and national competitions. Your child has indicated an interest in becoming a member of the SRV Thunderbird cheerleading program. If chosen, several responsibilities and obligations must be assumed with the position. Theses qualifications and duties have been outlined in this Cheerleading agreement. Be advised that this commitment lasts through November 2017 for Game day squads and through Nationals in February 2018 for Competition squads. Please sign where indicated after careful consideration.
1. Qualifications: A. The participant must have required forms including current physical on file before they are permitted to attend clinics/tryouts. B. The participant must be physically fit to participate in all aspects of the cheer program to their best ability. Any physical limitations of the participant needs to be detailed on the Medical information form located on the SRV Thunderbird website and turned in before the cheer clinic. 2. Tryouts: A. The method for selecting teams are as follows: 1. Scores. 2. Ability. 3. Positions needed on each squad. 4. Age. 3. Attendance: A. MANDATORY attendance at: 1. All rallies 2. All football games (any pre-‐season games as assigned by the League) 3. All playoff games (Football season) 4. All practices scheduled throughout the year as assigned by the coach/advisor 5. Any performances assigned by the coach/advisor. (all home halftimes and any away games, rallies, etc) 6. All regional competitions assigned by the coach (Competition squads only) 7. Nationals-‐ February 2018 (Competition Squads only) 8. Competition dates are TBD and subject to change.
4. Responsibilities: A. Time commitment: Must have adequate time to devote to your squad. As a scholar-‐athlete your academics and squad are first in your time commitments. Other commitments to outside dance studios and clubs/organizations are possible if they do not conflict with any practices, competitions or games. Be aware that the commitment is from August-‐November for Game Day squads and August-‐February for Competition squads. B. Physical stamina: Cheerleading is time consuming, strenuous. All illnesses will require a parent to contact your coach directly via email or telephone prior to the event. 5. Practice: A. Practices will begin July 31st, 2017. Cheer camp will be July 31st and August 1st, from 9am to 4pm for Game Day and Competition Squads and August 2nd from 12pm to 4pm for Competition squads. Scout cheerleaders will not attend this August camp. Scouts will attend a 2-‐hour camp on August 2nd. B. Participants must be present at all scheduled practices. C. There must be a valid reason for missing or being late to a practice, a game or competition, such as serious illness, death in the family. Absences will effect playing time at games including half-‐time routines and competitions. Absences also include leaving early or coming late due to other commitments outside of SRV Thunderbirds. D. Three (3) unexcused absences will result in removal from the program. E. Attendance for practices is imperative for safety. If a coach deems it is unsafe for a participant to execute a routine due to their absent at practice(s), the student will not participate in the routine for that game or competition. F. Coaches reserve the right to ask a participant who participates on another cheer or dance team or tumbling/stunting program outside of SRV Thunderbirds which conflicts with SRV Thunderbird cheer practices, games and competition schedules, to choose one or the other. 6. Uniforms: A. Uniforms must comply with the SRV Thunderbird dress code. Cheerleaders need to be in the correct uniform for safety reasons. Cheerleaders who are not dressed in the correct uniform or practice attire will not be able to participate. B. Uniform fitting is May 25th, 2017 (location and time to be determined)
7. Standards of behaviors & consequences: A. All participants will be required to abide by the rules set forth in the SRV Thunderbird Code of conduct. B. Participants must abide by the rules set forth in both this agreement and the SRV Thunderbird Code of Conduct. Some examples of infractions include, but are not limited to: 1. Tardiness 2. Disrespectful behavior and/or poor attitude 3. Not coming to practice or games prepared 4. Stunting without a qualified supervisor present. C. Parents are expected to communicate issues or concerns directly to their child’s coach. If there is no resolution, then please contact the Director of Cheer, Tami Yi. Communication should be via email, phone, or scheduled appointment. Discussing concerns at practice or during a game is not the appropriate forum. Please also do not threaten or be verbally abusive towards other participants, parents, or coaches. If inappropriate parental communication occurs, we may ask you to meet with the SRV Thunderbird Board. D. Infractions of this contract may warrant meetings with the coach, parents/guardians, athletic director and Board. Our coaches take great pride in running the cheer program with professionalism. In order to do so all cheerleaders must follow the rules and regulations set forth in this agreement, as well as the SRV Thunderbird code of conduct. The coaches have the responsibility and authority to take disciplinary actions for behaviors that are a detriment to the team. In addition, the coaches ask that cheerleaders present any problems or concerns directly to their coaches themselves. We expect students to advocate for themselves first, before getting a parent/guardian involved.
Please sign and return on T-‐Bird Day on July 30th, 2017. All participants need to keep a copy of the agreement for your records. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SRV THUNDERBIRDS CHEER CODE OF CONDUCT I, ____________________________________________ (please print participant name), desire to be a participant in the Cheer program representing SRV Thunderbirds. I have carefully read each section and understand how it applies to my personal involvement. I hereby agree to comply with all the responsibilities, rules, and consequences of this agreement. Participant Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _______________ I, ____________________________________________ (please print parent/guardian name), understand that my student has committed to being an active participant in the SRV Thunderbird cheer program. I have carefully read each section and understand how it applies to my student’s personal involvement. I hereby agree to comply with all the responsibilities, rules, and consequences of this agreement. Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _______________
