Andress High School
CHEERLEADING CONTRACT
1. PURPOSE:
1.1 It shall be the purposed of the Andress High School Cheerleaders to promote and uphold
team spirit for those we encounter from Andress, other schools, the community and El Paso. It
is also our purpose to develop good sportsmanship by example, to be a role model to the
student body, to support good relations in the community and between teams and squads
during events. The organizational goal is to work in harmony with the Coaches and
administration, other athletic teams and sporting organizations. It is also the responsibility, as
well as, an opportunity to support, in some format, every team and organization on campus.
2. ELIGIBILITY:
2.1 A candidate must be neatly and respectfully presented (No lude, ‘questionable’, or
degrading conduct), medically and physically fit, and if under 18 years old provide parental
permission.
2.2a Conduct of a cheerleader: Cheerleaders must conduct themselves ina professional,
respectable, upstanding, lady-like manner. Andress cheerleaders must set the standard for
all others to follow. The Andress Cheerleaders are the leaders and role-models not only to
the Andress student body but to other students throughout El Paso. Cursing, drinking, doing
drugs, lude or ‘questionable’ behavior, teenage pregnancy, physical contact with significant
other on campus or at games, fighting, public arguing with another cheerleader, student,
teacher, or adult, public displays of unprofessional behavior in and out of unitofrm and
games, tardiness, excessive absences and breaking ANY law is absolutely unacceptable
conduct for an Andress Cheerleader.
2.2b Following the 2014-2015 Andress Cheerleader Contract the Coaches’ Do’s and Don’ts are
mandatory. No EXCEPTIONS.
2.3
A candidate may be male or female and a minimum of age 13 years and maximum of 18.
2.4 Acceptance of a candidate shall be on the basis of ability as determined by Try-out Judes,
THE COACHES’ AGREEMENT, acceptance of the squad rules and contract, and without
prejudice of race, creed, nationality, religious beliefs, gender, religion, nor color.
2.5 Members are expected to hold a grade of a 75% or higher in ALL CORE CLASSES and a 70%
or high in all other classes. If a member fails one or more classes, the member will be
suspended from all active cheering and dressing out in any kind of uniform (Practice, game or
winter wear) until the end of a three-week suspension period, and then, all grades are brought
above passing. The student will remain out of uniform and activities for another week once
documentation has been turned in with evidence that the student is passing all classes. If
documentation is not turned in, the student will remain out of uniform indefinitely. It is the
student’s responsibility to obtain his/her grades for gaining eligibility not the coaches’. (A
student that has failed must bring work to the coaches’ room every day during lunch from the
class that the student failed or any other’s that he/she may be having academic issues in.
This will be done during lunch and considered a tutoring session and will be done until all
grades are above passing. Student may also bring signed note on a daily basis that they are
attending tutoring before or after school.
2.6 If a member fails a third time they will be removed immediately from the squad.
Membership on the Andress squad is a privilege, not a right. The coaches need to know that
a candidate is dependable. IT does not do the candidate, the team or the coaches an7y good
if a candidate is consistently suspended because of grades. His/her time would be better
spent at home studying than being a cheerleader.
*****Captains will be removed as
captain immediately upon failing the second time. Once a captain is removed she may not
regain that spot until the next year. Retaining eligibility by failing a Pre-AP or AP class does
not keep a captain from losing his/her status. Failing, is failing, regardless of eligibility. Also,
dropping a failed class will not keep a captain from losing her status. Again, captains have to
be as close to perfect as possible and failing is not even close to being perfect.
3 MEMBERSHIP
3.1 The Andress High School Cheerleaders are a co-ed squad. All squads will consist of up to
but not to exceed, 15 members. A Yell Leader Team will consist of, up to, but not to exceed, a
maximum of 6 males. Junior Varsity and Freshman members may be admitted and allowed to
fill regular Varsity squad positions as they reach performing proficiency , vacancies occur, or
temporary positions in the event a varsity cheerleader is unable to perform his/her
cheerleading duties. Junior Varsity and Freshman members will perform with Varsity members
at designated tiems during games, special events, unless otherwise notified by the Coaches.
However, Varstiy game time for Junior Varsity and Freshmen teams I not a guarantee. This
PRIVILEGE will be given only if the teams are performing at the level of proficiency that is
expected from the coaches for a Varsity game.
3.2 If a member QUITS the team, he/she, must remain off the team for the duration of a FULL
year. EXAMPLE: If he/she quits in August 2013, he/she cannot try out the next year in
February, 2014. He/she must wait until February 2015. If a member is removed because of
grades in October 2013, that candidate will be allowed to try out in February, 2014 with the
understanding that there will be mandatory tutoring in the subjedt that they failed. (Again,
cheerleaders are the student leaders and must set an example to follow).
4 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
4.1 All cheerleaders will attend ALL practices and cpmetitions or events. Absenteeism will
result in suspension of one game. NO EXCEPTIONS. (There will be a sign in sheet at every
practice, pep rally, game, event, etc. My advice ist that as soon as you arrive, FIND THAT SIGNIN SHEET. Te coaches will not be accept “Coach, I was there, you saw me, I just forgot to sign
in.” No signature, no attendace, next game you sit out. The rule is the same for everyone,
regardless of excuse. For fairness purposes, miss one game sit out another. Absenteeism,
other than from grade suspension, from FOUR games will result in dismissal from the squad.
The coach needs to know that she has a team of dedicated members that will be reliable.
Practices will continue to be mandated. Appeals may be submitted to the coach(es). However,
understand that the coach will ask you that you refer back to the contract that you signed.
Written notice to parents will be provided of each infraction to be signed by the parent and
member. (These MUST be returned to the Coach immediately). Each cheerleader will be
allowed three unexcused absences without penalty. NO EXCEPTIONS. Use them wisely.
4.2 Spring and Summer Practices: All cheerleaders, managers and mascots will be required to
attend all practices. The summer practice schedule is till being determined and will be finalized
by May. Tumbling will/ is MANDATORY and will probably be Saturdays during open gym or one
evening on the weeknights. There will be a sign-in sheet for tumbling class also. The coach will
give the cheerleader and parents advanced notive of schedule change for summer practices or
any other event. We try to give a week notice, but sometimes the Principal is contacted last
minute by an organization wanting cheerleaders to attend, this is out of our hands and
attendance is mandatory or it’s considered a miss. *******ABSOLUTLEY NOT FULL TEAM
PRACTICES ARE TO TAKE PLACE AWAY FROM THE COACHES’ SCHEDULED PRACTICES. (i.e.
Bonding Time)
4.3 Competitions: The coach will conduct an elimination process for competitions. Only the
cheerleaders that have put in 100% effort and mastered the material taught for competition
will attend any form of Cheer Competition. If the category the team is entering is a Tumbling
category, the coach would prefer that a majority of the Competition team be made up of
cheerleaders that have mastered tumbling. Competitions have become very competitive and
we need to have tumbling to compete. ***** Competition is a cheer teams win/loss situation
and the way that the cheerleaders can prove to themselves, the school, the district, the city,
the state and maybe the nation of just how great they have become. Since competition costs
money, I am firm on cheerleaders earning their spot on the competition team and that it is not
open to all team members. I DO NOT NEED FULL TEAM PARTICIPATION TO GO TO
COMPETITION.
4.4 Social Activites: All memebers are encouraged, but not required to attend. Advance notice
of non-attendance is required. These would be team fun-days. (Peter Piper Pizza, Bowling,
parties, etc.) These are great bonding experiences for the girls and even the parents. The
coaches encourage participation but does not demand it.
4.5 Team activities (Tumbling): All members are required to attend. Non-attendance will result
in disciplinary action of suspension from one game. Tumnling is equivalent of practice.
Tumbling attendance will be closely monitored this year through sin-in sheets. Tumbling will
take place on a day of the week to be determined in the evenings or on Saturday. The coach
will make arrangements to attend a few of the tumbling sessions, however, the team will not
be aware of which practices the coach will be attend in, so be at them all.
A. If any other activities or opportunities are chosen by the coaches. They will decide if
the event is mandatory or optional. Reasonable notice of all such
activities/opportunities will be given for mandatory events, and as early as possible ofr
all others. THE COACHES WILL ALWAYS TRY TO GIVE A WEEKS NOTICE ON ADDTIONS
OR CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. OTHERWISE, THE COACHES WILL REFUSE
TO ATTEND A FUNCTION. EXCEPTION: REQUEST BY THE PRINCIPAL.
B. Practices are mandatory and will be monitored by the coaches. Tardiness will result
in physical exercise by the member and monitored by the coach. Leaving practice early
will result in physical exercise and will be monitored by the coach. Depending on how
late, or how early, the time missed could result in a partial miss. Absenteeism will
result in a suspension of one game per absence. All infractions will be documented, by
the coach, after the practice is over.
C. Summer School: If a candidate has to attend summer school due to failure reasons or
any other reasons, the coach will not remove the candidate from the team, but unless
the material is mastered to the level of the coaches’ approval, the student will remain
suspended from game participation until THE COACHES decide he/she has reached a
level of proficiency. I am firm on this. Summer attendance is crucial.
4.6 All cheerleaders will attend all games unless otherwise deemed by the coach. Cheerleaders
DO NOT pick and choose when and where they will cheer. Again, this is a ONE-YEAR
COMMITMENT. Be prepared, be available, and be committed.
4,7 Full participation at all games is required. No cheerleader may leave at the end of 1 st
quarter, half-time, 3rd quarter, etc. Only in the case of an extreme family emergency shall a
cheerleader leave a game early. Please be truthful.
5 FINANCIAL RESPONISBILITIES:
5.1 Tumbling: The cheerleader is responsible for the cost of attending. ( 5 months only. Any
tumbling after that period is optional. But keep in mind, to maintain tumbling you must
practice. Remaining in tumbling may be very beneficial) Attendance will be monitored with a
sign-in sheet and treated as a regular practice. Failing to attend will result in a game
suspension.
5.2 Transportation: Transportation to and from away football games, in most cases are
provided by the school. HOWEVER, sometimes it is not and it will be the cheerleaders
responsibility to be at the event at the designated time. Transportation to other events and
activities will also be the responsibility of the cheerleader. When transportation is provided by
the school, cheerleader MUST ride two and from the event on the bus (or other designated
transportation) they may not ride home with a friend, boyfriend, cousin etc. They will only be
released to a parent that comes and speaks with the coach first.
5.3 Competitions: The squad/squads will bear the cost of competition entry. Members will be
responsible for transport costs to cover fuel/flight/hotel/and competition fees, etc.
5.4 Members will provide their own refreshments when not provided by school. Always have a
water bottle in your game/practice bag for practices, cheer class, or games. The coach will
allow for water breaks. The coach will plan a drink/snack schedule for the games to be
distributed via coach to the team. ALL MEMBERS WILL BE LISTED ON THIS SCHEDULE.
5.5 Each member of the squad will be required to collect a physical packet from the trainers
and have a physical done, cleared and information returned to the coach by tryouts.
6 TRYOUTS:
6.1 A FAIR AND IMPARTIAL tryout will consist of performing designated skills in front of a
judging panel. A majority decision by the panel for acceptance will be taken. However, if a
judging panel is used, the coaches have the right to accept or VETO this vote. In times of
extreme physical activity, stunting, tumbling and risk of injury, the coach reserves the right to
be the last and ultimate authority on which candidates display the skills necessary to make
this a successful, safe and productive year. Even though a cheerleader attends the
mandatory stunt clinic, that does not mean she is physically capable to stunt During the year.
Stunting requires strength and if the cheerleader is not doing the physical exercise demanded
by the coach for strength conditioning, the coach WILL remove the cheerleader from stunting.
SAFETY IS ALWAYS THE COACHES MAIN PRIORITY!!!!!!
6.2 Tryouts will normally be held each year the week before spring break, but may additionally
be conducted at other times at the discretion of the coach.
6.3 The format of the Tryouts will be decided by the coach, and will be held in a fair, impartial
and open manner conducive to allowing each candidate to show his/her best abilities and
potential. TRYOUTS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. Please be respectful of the candidates and
stay away from the area where try-outs are being conducted.
A. Veterans will be required to try-out
B. For all the girls that will be returning, try-outs for this year begin March of
2015. Your abilities, spirit professionalism, skills, performance, attendance,
attitude, desire for improvement, dependability, leadership, role-modeling,
academic success and all-around cheerleading achievements are being judged
through-out the year. ALWAYS, ALWAYS keep this in mind. The coach keep
notes about dedication, cooperation, ability, hard-work, attitude, enthusiasm,
determination, lack of interest, excuses, absences, negative attitudes,
tardiness, lack of dedication, determination and ability, and anti-social
behavior among other things. Always remember: THE COACH IS ALWAYS
WATCHING EVEN WHEN YOU THINK SHE IS NOT.
6.4 Judges will be chosen based on experience to cheer. Former coach, former cheerleader,
athletic ability or crowd viewpoint.
7 SELECTION OF CO-CAPTAINS AND OTHER OFFICERS:
7.1 The Andress High School Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman Cheerleader captains will be selected
by a panel. DECISIONS OARE FINAL. NOT ALL CHEERLEADERS MAKE GOOD CAPTAINS. THE VERY BEST
CHEERLEADER MAY MAKE A VERY INEFFECTIVE CAPTAIN. NOT EVERYONE CAN BE A XAPTAIN, NOR
WILL EVERYONE BE A CAPTAIN. A Captain is chosed based on leadership skills, his/her interactions
with others, his her cheer skill, his/her helpfulness, having a strong personality and backbone, his/her
ability to accept that there will sometimes be loss freinships just because he/she has made captain,
h/she will be the eyes and ears of the coach and his/her acceptance that the coach expects near
perfection from cpatians and treats the captains with more discipline and expectations than she does
from the team. PLEASE DON’T QUESTION MY JUDGMENT. AND AGAIN, OUR DECISIONS ARE FINAL.
Potential Captains: Please accept your duties and do you best without whining or complaining. The
coaches do not want to hear how other guys/girls do not like you, how other guys/girls do not listen
to oyu, how the other captains ignore you or don’t you, etc…. Th only thing you will accomplish with
this is removal from the title of captain because obviously you cannot handle it. Being captain is a
tough position and needs a tough person to fill it. As previously stated, not everyone is cut out to be a
captain.
8 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COACHES:
8.1 ENSURING THAT SQUAD MEMBERS ARE SAFE, THAT IS THE TOP PRIORITY AT ALL TIMES, that First
Aid is available, and emergency contact list is kept up to date and present at all times. The coach is Stunt
Certified through AACCA.
8.2 Organizing and arranging training schedule, equipment, training facilities, travel and events.
A. Reporting infractions, through documentation
B. Judging the performance of all memebers and their eligibility for activities, games,
competitions, and functions.
C. Promoting the welfare, spirit, and teamwork of the squad.
D. Being the disciplinarian of the members of the squad. ONLY THE COACHES OR
ADMINISTRATION IS TO DISCIPLINE, NOT CAPTAINS OR OTHER CHEERLEADERS.
E. Setting an example for the cheerleaders to follow at all times.
9 DUTIES OF CAPTAINS:
9.1 Set an example to the rest of the squad by following the rules and regulations of the Andress High
School Cheerleaders. The captain will set an example by doing more than his/her share.
A. All cheerleaders, not just the captain, will help develop new cheers and dances to be taught
to the squad.
B. Captains have to be as perfect as humanly possible. That is what sets the captain aside from
the other cheerleaders. Captains cannot fail. Refer back to 2.6. If a captain breaks ANY major
rule that compromises the Andress School, Squad, or Student Body name, that captain will be
immediately removed from the position of captain UPON THE COACH OBTAINING PROOF.
Excessive tardies to practices, games or school, will result in removal. (3 times unexcused).
Consistently being unaware of what is going on during a game can also have a captain removed
from her position as captain. Breaking of any classroom, school or district rules is unacceptable.
C. Captains will report to the coach all infractions that he/she witnesses by team members.
However, the captain is not to verbally address the team member about the infraction.
Reporting the infraction to the Coaches is the only measure the captain is allowed to take. Any
other measure, that can be proven by the Coaches, will result in removal of the captain from the
position of captain.
9.2 Be at practice early and start practice on time. The captain will conduct stretching of the squad.
9.3 Assist in setting cheers and chants to be used at games and events. The squad should make
suggestions, but the decision shall be by the captain and Coaches. Also assist in helping out the team in
learning new chants and mastering old chants, cheers and cadences.
9.4 In case of disagreements or problems, report information to the Coaches. The captain is not to
discipline or degrade any cheerleader for any reason. The captain is also not to involve him/herself in
the dispute for any reason.
9.5 CONTACTING TEAM ABOUT INFORMATION RELAYED BY THE COACH. SEE 15.4
9.6 Be responsible for welcoming visitin squads and setting a good example of friendliness to other
cheerleaders.
9.7 Keep the crowd cheering and your cheerleaders in proper formation during games. Watch for ball
turn-overs, injured players, penalties, etc…. The captain can turn the squad, start chants, and tell
cheerleaders to watch their stance. The coach is the coach for several teams and needs the captains to
step up and be leaders (NOT A COACH, but leaders).
9.8 Show no partiality within the squad. Again, there will be no disciplinary action from the captain.
The coach will be the only disciplinarian in practices.
9.9 In the event the captain is not able to perform his/her duties the coach will assign another captain
as temporary leader.
10 PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
10.1 To be set by the coach. As far as is practical, practice after school will probably not occur in the
fall, however, in the spring after testing we will condition to get ready for summer practices. Cheer calss
is the last class of the day, it could occur that practice runs over and in that case the frills would be
allowed to phone home to let the parents know that they have been delayed at school. The squad may
practice on some Saturdays during the school year. This schedule will increase with summer and other
school vacations.
A. All cheerleaders are required to attend all practice sessions. Cheerleader will be allowed
three absences (this includes vacation) before she/he will be penalized by a game suspension.
B. The coach will provide a practice schedule prior to the next month. Any practice added, will
have to be agreed upon by the whole squad. If a member is not able to attend an unscheduled
practice, due to conflict in work schedule, the practice will not result in a suspension, but the
coach will check on the absence to verify that the member was working.
C. Practices are CLOSED. There will be no involvement, interaction, or participation during
practices of ANYONE outside of the squad. This includes all former cheerleaders, parents other
coaches unless approved by the coach. THE COACH DOES NOT WANT TO USE A
CHOREOGRAPHER, BUT IF USED, THE CHOREOGRAPHER MAY ONLY BE AROUND THE TEAM IF
THE COACH IS PRESENT!
D. Be on time, in official game or practice uniform, or practice uniform, hair done correctly,
jewelry off, poms in tow, and attitude in check. If practice begins at 4 and you arrive at 4, YOU
ARE LATE. You need to be there and ready to go at 4. Late arrival to a game will result in the
cheerleader sitting out part or all of the game.
11. UNIRORMS & PRACTICE WEAR:
11.1 Uniforms will be purchased by each cheerleader by VARSITY BRANDS OR OTHER APPROVED
VENDORS UNLESS APPROVED BY COACH, ADMINISTRATION AND/OR EPISD. NO EXCEPTIONS!
11.2 Only official squad jackets My be worn over uniform. Official jackets, T-shirts, and practice wear
are the only team items of squad clothing that can be worn whilst not in full uniform during a cheer
event. Uniform will only be worn for events as designated by the coach. DO NOT LET ANYONE WEAR
OR USE ANY PART OF THE OFFICIAL UNIFORM OR PROPS. Doing so may result in suspension, or
removal from the squad.
11.3 Cheerleaders in uniform or wearing any item of squad or team identification must always conduct
themselves in a manner becoming to an Andress High School Cheerleading member. Refer back to 2.2a
11.4 Do not wear any official uniform during non-cheer times.
11.5 A ‘WHAT-TO-WEAR’ CALENDAR WILL BE PROVIDED BY COACH FOR SUMMER PRACTICES, FOOTBALL
SEASON AND BASKETBALL SEASON. NOT FOLLOWING THE SCHEDULE CAN RESULT IN SUSPENSION. DO
NOT CALL OR TEXT THE COACHES THE NIGHT BEFORE AN EVENT ASKING WHAT TO WEAR. THE
COACHES WILL NOT RESPOND. YOU NEED TO BE RESPONSIBLE. PUT YOUR CALENDAR SOMEWHERE
THAT IT WONT GET LOST.
11.6 Under absolutely no circumstances will money be refunded for uniforms. Once rules and contracts
have been signed, try-outs are over and uniforms are paid for and ordered, there will be NO refunds to
any cheerleader or parent. NO EXCEPTIONS! This is a one year commitment and all involved know this
before uniforms are paid for. If a cheerleader is removed or quits, it is done with the acceptance that no
money will be refunded to the cheerleader or parent. In addition, purchasing a uniform does not
guarantee that the cheerleader will be put out to cheer for every event. Refer back to 6.5
12 APPEARANCE:
12.1 For safety reasons, jewelry or watches will not be worn with uniform, or at practice.
12.2 Uniforms must be kept spotless at all times. Also, make sure that if a seam is coming undone, fix it.
But excessive alterations must be approved by the coach. A messy uniform with stains, tears,
discoloration, etc. cab cause a cheerleader to sit out of a game.
12.3 Makeup should be natural and not excessive. NO MORE GLITTER MAKE-UP, (Competitions are the
only events in which the coaches will allow excessive eye make-up) NO LIPSTICK. NO NAIL POLISH. NO
‘GOTH’ EYELINER. Always be clean and neat in appearance.
12.4 All hairstyles must be neat and secured up out of the face, not needing attention (combing etc)
while performing. THIS INCLUDES FOOTBALL SEASON AND BASKETBALL SEASON, and special events. If
your hair is not in the required style, you will be suspended from cheering with no argument. During
summer practices, hair must be pulled back securely (not having to be redone) in a pony tail.
12.5 Cheerleaders should look, and act, their best at all times, especially when in uniform. Again, refer
back to 2.2a
13 CONDUCT:
13.1 Squad member are required to maintain and uphold the reputation of the Andress High School
Cheerleaders through their own conduct and squad spirit.
13.2 Members are required to be courteous, polite, friendly and try to have a smile for everybody.
Positive attitudes only at all times.
13.3 All cheers and chants shall be of a positive and sportsmanlike manner. No negative interaction
with other teams, squads, crowd members or our won team members.
13.4 Members will make every attempt to ignore or dissuade negative responses at events and not
become involved in such action themselves. It is important to not participate in negative comments
being made about a fellow squad member. Politely excuse yourself from the conversation and walk
away.
13.5 Members that are reprimanded for unbecoming conduct for a member of the Andress
Cheerleading squads can receive disciplinary action to that equal to missing one game through being
dismissed from the squad depending on the severity of the unbecoming conduct. This is nonnegotiable. Attitude problems, gossip, and cliques are some of the biggest issues in cheerleading. THE
DRAMA WILL STOP!!!!! The Coaches’ word is the law. It’s final.
13.6 The coach is trying to help the parents and Andress in teaching the cheerleaders to be outstanding
students, daughters/sons, cheerleaders, leaders on campus and within the community, role models on
and off the field, to demonstrate behaviors of professionalism, skill, dignity and class for all to see and to
be future leaders of this country.
14 FUND RASING ACTIVITIES:
14.1 All cheerleaders and parents MUST participate in all fundraising projects each year, NO
EXCEPTIONS. We are a team and will participate in all activities as a team. The money raised will be
used to fund additional agreed expenses during the year such as extra items needed by the squad.
Donations to, and fund raising, for the Andress High School Cheerleading team funds or charity projects
may be conducted as agreed by the coaches.
14.2 All fundraising activities will be approved by the majority of the squad and with the approval of the
coaches, and must meet UIL, school, district and state laws.
15 DISCIPLINARY ACTION:
15.1 It shall be policy that disciplinary action will only be invoked as a last resort, and that every
reasonable attempt will be made to avoid situations likely to lead to such action through squad
discussion and positive encouragement, by example, and by finding ways and means to correct negative
trends. Physical exercise, without argument or attitude will be used for every violation to the listed
constitution, practice rules and/or squad rules. Written notice to parent, and the Principal if needed,
will be given in the case of suspension from cheerleading. However, the rules ARE going to be enforced
and enforced for all. In the past, it has been the trend that all parents want the rules
enforced UNTIL it is their daughter that is the recipient of the punishment. This
will end this year. By signing this contract you are acknowledging that you
accept the rules without argument and will not go over the coaches’ head every
time you are dissatisfied with the result of your daughter/son’s punishment for
breaking a rule OR you are not happy with the way the coach coaches the team.
The coach has to be able to coach this team and to do that they must have
control of her squad.
15.2 A cheerleader may be subjected to physical exercise or suspended from games/events for the
following reasons: Excessive absences or excessive tardiness, failure to cooperate with the coach. Failing
on or more classes, or failure to abide by squad contraxct, rules and regulations. Becoming an issue
within the team. (i.e. not getting along with others, constant ‘tattle-tailing’, constant complaining,
bringing the ‘cheer’ mood down, gossiping, and consistent negativity).
A. Telling the coach, ‘I didn’t know.’ Is no excuse for breaking the rules. By signing the contract
and rules sheet, you are acknowledging that YOU DO KNOW the rules and will abide by them. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
15.3 A cheerleader may be dismissed from the squad for the following reasons: Excessive and
irreconcilable neglesct of the contract and rules, suspension from four games, academic suspension of
three grading periods, and as otherwise deemed necessary by coaches.
******REMOVAL WOULD BE USED AS A VERY LAST RESORT. THE COACHES WILL USE EVERY MEANS
POSSIBLE TO RECONCILE A SITUATION WITHOUT HAVING TO REMOVE A CHEERELADER FROM THE
SQUAD.
15.4 As the coaches may need, at times, to correspond through e-mail or text with all members of the
squad and parents; any questionable e-mail will be sent directly to Police Services. No exceptions.
15.5 Depending on the circumstances, the coach reserves the right to suspend a candidate for a single
game, for multiple games, for weekly periods or indefinitely. There will be no appeals process due to
the fact that the coaches conferred with administration before making the decision on these extreme
consequences. However, bear in mind, the coach is always working to be as fair as humanly possible.
Do not look at other situations with other girls and compare it to your son/daughter’s situation
because you do not know the circumstances with that girl, nor will the coaches discuss it with you.
Understand that the coaches evaluated your son/daughter’s situation and made the most fair and
thought-out decision she could.
PLEASE NOTE: By signing this contract, you are accepting all of the Coaches’ decisions, rules and
regulations without argument. The Coaches’ word is final. You are acknowledging that the Coaches
have been, and will always do, the very best job she can for you and your son/daughter. If you ever
feel that your son/daughter has been physically harmed by anyone, you should ALWAYS report it. But
otherwise, please leave the coaching up to the Coaches. It is best for you, the cheerleader, the
Coaches and the team. It will make for a more productive, proactive, positive, learning-enriched, and
successful year.
Thank you.
Cheerleaders Name:_________________________________________________________________
Cheerleaders Signature:______________________________________ Date: ___________________
Parents Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Coaches Signature:__________________________________________ Date:___________________