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MEMBERSHIP:
1. Membership is open to rising 7th and 8th graders who attend Loris Middle School who completes a physical after April 1, 2023 and all steps on planeths.com NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT FOLLOW ALL STEPS.
2. Students registering must:
1. Be willing to commit to attend ALL practices and games.
2. Be willing to use good grooming and high standards of character.
3. Be willing to put forth their best efforts in school.
4. Maintain a 2.0 GPA.
ATTENDANCE:
A. Practice and Game attendance is mandatory. Your Squad depends on you as a part of their team!
B. Attendance at regular and post season games for the entire game is mandatory.
C. All students must be at the field 30 minutes prior to the game (Coach sets the time). If late, they will not be allowed to perform during the first quarter and must sit on the bench.
D. Pick-up from camp, practice, and games must be within five minutes of the end of said scheduled event. Students who are not picked up within the time period on two occasions (need not be consecutive) will be benched at the next game. It is very important for you to be on time to pick up your child.
*Coaches cannot transport cheerleaders to and from practices or games.
ABSENCES:
A. Coaches need to be notified of an absence prior to the event in order to be excused.
B. Situations needing special consideration for absence will be dealt with on an individual basis.
C. Going out of town will only be excused one time per season.
D. A student cannot perform stunts in the game and during half time, if they did not attend the preceding practice.
E. More than two unexcused absences from games will result in suspension from the squad.
PRACTICES:
1. Each cheerleader is expected to attend ALL practices. All practices are mandatory unless a cheerleader is ill. In the event a practice must be missed, the Coach should be notified. It is important to be on time to practice. Missed practices and not being on time to practice may result in non participation during parts of games.
2. Cheerleaders should wear appropriate clothing and shoes to practice in. Athletic shoes, socks, t-shirt and shorts are appropriate. Students wearing flip flops or jeans to practice will sit out. Athletic/cheer and stretchable clothing is very important.
3. Cheerleaders should come to practice prepared and ready to learn. There is a limited amount of time and lots of things to work on. Coaches will supply parents and cheerleaders with information regarding appropriate behavior during practice and games. Information will also be provided about actions taken when a cheerleader’s behavior is inappropriate or un-sportsman like.
4. Coaches are not allowed to transport cheerleaders to and from games and practices.
5. Coaches will determine all practice times and locations.
6. Practice times will be determined based on availability of space, dates, and times. There may be Saturday practices if necessary. During basketball season we will mainly practice just on game days. Practicing at home in addition to school is an expectation. All dances and cheers will be added to the google classroom as we learn them.
7. NO CELL PHONES at Practices or Games! Coaches will take cell phones that are seen during practices or games and return them to ONLY a parent, after Practice or Games.
GAMES:
1. Cheerleaders need to be at the football field 30 minutes before each game (Coaches will set times). This allows the squad to find each other and do some warm up stretches before going on the field. If a cheerleader is going to be absent, the Coach needs to be notified before the game.
2. Each cheerleader should be in full uniform to cheer. Full uniform includes: cheer shell top, cheer skirt, briefs, cheer shoes, white socks, and bow in hair. Uniformity is important! Everyone on the squad needs to look the same. If cheerleader is not in complete uniform, she will not perform at half time. For cooler weather, warm up jacket is required.
3. Each cheerleader should wear her hair up and off her face, so it does not bother her during practices and games. She is required to wear the team bow in her hair. If the team bow is lost, a replacement must be purchased from the school assigned vendor.
4. Cheerleaders should be ready to cheer and pay attention to the game. Between cheers, each cheerleader is expected to stand at attention with her fists on her hips. Talking to friends and others who are not on the team is not allowed. You must remain professional at all times when in formation. Failure to comply will result in sitting out the rest of the quarter.
5. Each cheerleader is expected to cheer a full game unless she becomes sick.
6. Cheerleaders should bring their own water bottle to each game. Girls should eat before the game so they are not hungry during the game. There will be NO eating or chewing gum while in formation. A small break is given at half-time during football, and between the boy's and girl's basketball games.
7. Every cheerleader is expected to stand and salute the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of each game when applicable.
8. No gum or candy is allowed.
9. No nail polish and nails must be kept short.
10. No jewelry allowed-- this includes earrings. Newly pierced ears are no exception, but can be covered up with band-aids. Absolutely no nose piercings.
11. In the event that a football player from either team becomes injured and the game is stopped, all cheerleaders need to face the injured player on bended knee. This requires one knee on the grass and both hands on the other knee. When the injured player gets up, cheerleaders may stand again and cheer if the crowd does.
12. Captains may be chosen by the Coach and will remain as so throughout the entire year. Captain’s duties include calling out cheers and chants, teaching cheers and dances, and leading by example.
13. The Coach will find out from the Football or Basketball Coach if a game is canceled due to weather conditions. The Coach will then call and e-mail everyone on the squad as soon as the cancellation has been announced. If you do not hear from your Coach, assume that the game is on as scheduled.
15. NO CELL PHONES at Practices or Games! Coaches will take cell phones that are seen during practices or games and return them to ONLY a parent, after Practice or Games.
UNIFORM AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE:
A. Students should be well groomed.
B. The official uniform consists of shell top, skirt, briefs, white no show socks, and hair bow. Jeans (with NO HOLES) and shell top will be worn to school (on game days) at ALL TIMES until the Coach announces it is time to change. The warm up jacket may be worn during the school day. All other items are not allowed unless the Coach approves and all squad members wear the item.
C. Uniform must be kept clean, neat, and in good repair.
D. Appropriate undergarments should be worn.
E. Hair must be kept clean and away from face and shoulders. Hair must be in a ponytail during all games and practices.
F. No gum chewing or candy eating during camp, practices, or games.
G. No jewelry allowed.
H. No nail polish for all cheerleaders! Nails must be short (athletic) length at ALL times!
I. If Coach determines that extra gear is required such as sweatshirts, wind suits, ponchos, or gloves, each cheerleader is responsible for buying and wearing such items.
DISCIPLINE:
A. Any student who fails to comply with any of the rules and regulations is subject to discipline. Such discipline will be for conduct unbecoming of a Loris Middle School Cheerleader. This includes conduct that brings embarrassment or distracts from the image of the group.
B. Discipline - Verbal warning and parent contact along with demerit system with the handbook/behavior contract
EXPECTED BEHAVIOR:
A. Listens to instructions.
B. Is cooperative and enthusiastic.
C. Helps and encourages others.
D. Does not use profane, obscene, or rude language.
E. Is punctual and maintains a good attendance record.
F. Shows respect for Coaches and instructors.
G. Uses time well (does not waste time).
H. Thinks of cheerleading as a squad effort, rather than an individual performance.
I. Makes Coach aware of impending absence or problems.
J. Refrains from hurtful comments to or about others and is sensitive to other’s feelings.
K. Refrains from negative behavior toward other squads (Sportsmanship).
L. Is a representative of Loris Middle School at all times whether at school or in public.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
1. Cheerleaders are required to wear the shell top to school on game days to promote school spirit. However, the skirt does not meet school dress policies so your child will need to wear jeans with NO HOLES.
2. Game admission is $6.00 for adults and children and should be purchased online from https://lorislionsathletics.net/event-tickets. Cheerleaders get in free when wearing their cheer uniform.
3. Games are generally around 1.5 hours for football and 2 hours long for basketball. The clock stops for time-outs, and some games may go into overtime. Cheering at ALL games is mandatory (Rain or Shine).
4. Game schedules are released prior to the first game and are posted on the https://lorislionsathletics.net/ website.
6. Parents are encouraged to attend games, but please remember to let the cheerleading Coaches do their jobs. If for any reason a problem should arise, contact the Coach after the practice or game and not during.
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