Pinning Ceremony

WHO:  Planning and agenda is primary responsibility of Cheer Coaches, supported as required by Cheer Booster Club. Attendance is open to all incoming Cheer Team members, outgoing Senior Cheer Team members and Cheer Team parents and guests.

WHERE:  When possible to hold in-person events the Pinning Ceremony is typically held in the WHS Cafeteria. During COVID the event was held remotely via Zoom with Cheer Pins delivered separately.

WHEN:  Traditionally scheduled early in the week immediately following RRISD Cheer tryouts on the prior Saturday. The ceremony has been scheduled early in the morning prior to start of classes to facilitate participation by Cheer Team family members.

WHAT HAPPENS AT PINNING?

Lead Cheer Coach welcomes and addresses Cheer Team members (incoming and outgoing) and Cheer Team parents and guests. For JV and Varsity respectively, lead Cheer Coach announces selection of team members who then proceed individually onto the stage and have a Cheer pin awarded to them. Individual members remain on stage until full team has been announced and pinned. 

Team and individual photographs are taken. 

The Pinning Ceremony is also a key opportunity to pitch membership in the Cheer Booster Club. Presenter needs to coordinate time and timing with lead Cheer Coach. 

Objective is to plan for a tight, focused ceremony to enable maximum participation with minimal impact to those Cheer Team parents who need to proceed to work following.

FINANCIAL NOTES:

• Booster Club provides light breakfast - typically doughnuts & muffins, fruit (tray(s)), milk, juice and coffee.

• Planning budget has historically been $7.00 per head.

• Budget for Table cloths (plastic throw away is fine - orange/black) and decorations.  It's a celebration for all that made the squads.  The girls really appreciate this.l