Attendance is CRITICAL to the overall skill level of our squad. Girls are expected to be in attendance the majority of the time at practices, games, and special events. As coaches, we do recognize that an OCCASIONAL ABSENCE may occur from time to time. This is understandable. Please follow these guidelines when reporting ABSENCES PRIOR TO THE ABSENCE. All absences must be reported ahead of time, or a demerit will be issued for an unexcused absence. The absence policy is described in the CTMS Cheer Handbook.
1) We practice once a week during school year; MONDAY or TUESDAY EACH WEEK! (OR DIFFERENT DAYS DUE TO ON CAMPUS CONFLICTS)
(It's important for you to be at EVERY PRACTICE) If a cheerleader is not at a practice, participation in upcoming events can be impacted.
2) We cheer at one football game a week;
3) PRACTICES ARE CRITICAL TO PERFORMANCES. If absences impeded learning of material or safety of cheerleaders, cheerleaders can be pulled from performance at coaches' discretion.
4) Parents MUST complete the absence form when cheerleaders are going to be absent at least 24 hours prior to that practice/event, arriving late, or leaving at ANY EVENT!
5) Always let coaches know when there is another event conflicting with cheer events. Some conflicts can be fixed! Some CANNOT be fixed and cheerleaders will have to make a choice about participation in either event.