A. CTK squad cheers for the Central Arkansas Firecrackers (the AAA football team comprised of boys from all Parochial League Schools).

B. All National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules and penalties will apply.

C.  Football games will be on Tuesday evenings.  Cheerleaders will only cheer for the 8th grade game.  

D. Practices are twice a week.

E. Squad cheers at the school Pep Rally's (usually 2-3) held throughout the year. 

F.   Potential Little Bear Cheer Camp is in January.  This is our only fundraiser and it is mandatory that every girl help with this camp.  

G. Cheerleading camp will be held towards the end of summer.  More information will be given out at a later date.  

H.  Parents will be responsible for purchasing uniform. More information will be given out at a later date.  

I.  Cheerleaders will adhere to the attendance policy. See FAQ's for more information. 

J. The girls MUST have a physical and any other completed CTK athletic forms required before they will be allowed to participate in any cheerleading activities.  

K.  Girls are to be at every practice and game unless otherwise excused.  Written notification or email is required.  Girls that do not attend practice the week before a game will sit out 1/2 per missed practice.

L.  A Rules Policy Form specifying the Cheerleading Rules must be signed by a parent AND the cheerleader before participating.  This form will be passed out before our season begins.  

M.  Demerits will be given for conduct not becoming of a Firecracker cheerleader.  If a cheerleader receives 5 demerits, she will not be allowed to cheer at the next game.  However, she will be expected to be dressed out and present at that game even though she will not be cheering.  The Demerit policy will be given out at a later date. 

N.  Conduct grades are VERY important.  If a cheerleader's conduct grade at school is below 80%, she cannot cheer until the next report card is handed out.  Cheerleaders will still be required to dress out at the game.