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Enterprise High School
Cheerleader Constitution
2008-2009 |
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I.
Purpose |
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A.
It shall be the purpose of the Enterprise High School Cheerleaders to
promote and uphold spirit for the school and our community, to exhibit
good sportsmanship through examples and to support good relations in the
community and between teams and squads during events. The
organizational goal is to work in harmony with the
athletic teams,
administration, and faculty. |
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II.
Membership |
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A. Varsity Cheerleaders |
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i.
Varsity Cheerleaders will consist of female sophomores,
juniors, and/or
seniors. |
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ii.
Varsity Cheerleaders must be able to perform a standing back handspring
without a spot. |
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iii. Varsity
Cheerleaders will cheer at all football games during the regular season
as well as state play-off games. (This may include holidays.) |
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iv. Varsity
Cheerleaders will cheer at basketball games as determined by the coach. |
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v. Varsity
Cheerleaders will be required to cheer during
Thanksgiving and
Christmas holidays. |
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vi. Varsity
cheerleaders will be required to practice during the summer as
determined by the coach. |
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vii. Varsity
cheerleaders will abide by all rules set forth in the cheerleading
constitution and NFHS Spirit rules book. |
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B. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders
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i. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders
will consist of female sophomores and juniors only. |
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ii. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders
must be able to perform a standing backhandspring without a spot. |
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iii. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders
will cheer at all home Varsity football games. |
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iv. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders
will cheer at JV football games as determined by the coach. |
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v. Junior
Varsity Cheerleaders will cheer at basketball games as determined by the
coach. |
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vi. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders
will be required to cheer during the Thanksgiving and Christmas
holidays.
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vii. Junior Varsity cheerleaders
will be required to practice during the summer as determined by the
coach. |
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viii. Junior
Varsity cheerleaders will abide by all rules set forth in the
cheerleading constitution and NFHS Spirit rules book. |
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C. Stuntmen |
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i.
Stuntmen will consist of male sophomores, juniors, and/ or seniors. |
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ii.
Stuntmen will abide by all rules set forth in the cheerleading
constitution and
NFHS Spirit rules book. |
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iii. Stuntmen do not have to
tumble, but it is highly recommended. |
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iv. Stuntmen must
cheer at all football games during the regular season as well as state
play-off games. (This may include holidays.) |
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v. Stuntmen
will cheer at basketball games as determined by the coach. |
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vi. Stuntmen will
be required to cheer during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. |
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vii. Stuntmen will
be required to practice during the summer as determined by the
coach. |
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D. Mascots |
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i. Mascots will
abide by all rules set forth in the cheerleading constitution and the
NFHS Spirit rules book. |
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ii. Mascots will
participate at all Varsity football games during the regular season as
well as state play-off games. (This may include holidays.) |
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iii. Mascots will
cheer at basketball games as determined by the coach. |
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III. Team
Requirements |
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A. Cheerleaders
must abide by all of Enterprise City Schools handbook rules and
guidelines. |
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B. Each
cheerleader will exercise good sportsmanship. They will not display
anger, argue, or participate in derogatory cheers during the game. |
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C. Each member
will wear all assigned clothing to all pep rallies, community events,
and ballgames. |
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D. All
cheerleaders will cheer during games and participate during half time. |
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E. If employed,
each cheerleader must work out a schedule with the employer. Work is
not an excused absence. |
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F. Each
cheerleader must clear all financial obligations by the date set by the
coach. A cheerleader will not be allowed to participate until these
obligations are cleared. |
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G. A cheerleader
may not participate in any other varsity sport that interferes with the
cheerleading season. |
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H. Each
cheerleader must attend a summer camp, which will be selected by the
coach. |
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I. All
cheerleaders must take Cheerleading during 1st semester. |
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IV. Attendance
& Practices |
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A. The
cheerleading class block is considered practice time. Routine medical
check ups are not to be scheduled during the block set aside for
cheerleading or during practice times. All appointments should be
scheduled at non-practice times. |
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B. Practice times
will be determined by the coach. Cheerleaders should be prepared to
practice everyday in addition to the cheerleading class block. The
coach reserves the right to add practices as needed. |
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C. All squad
members must wear navy blue shorts, white shirts, and cheerleading shoes
to every practice. Shorts may not be rolled. |
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D. Work is not
considered an excuse for missing any activity. |
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E. Cheerleaders
may not participate in band or any other activity that will conflict
with the cheerleading class block during 1st semester. |
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F. Cheerleaders
or their parents are responsible for transportation to and from
practice. Not having a ride is not an excuse for missing practices or
games. Please be prompt in picking up a cheerleader after practices and
performances. |
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G. Please see
Section IX for consequences. |
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V. Uniforms |
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A. Performance
uniforms will be provided through team fundraising and will be the
property of the school. |
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B. All uniforms
needing alterations should be ready in time for camp. |
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C. Uniforms will
be uniform in length and decided on by the coach. |
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D. No alterations
may be made to the uniforms without the permission of the coach. |
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E. The cost of
alterations are the responsibility of the cheerleader. |
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F. All
cheerleader clothing/shoes/equipment ordered through the school must be
paid for by the date set by the coach. If not, the cheerleader will be
unable to cheer until the financial obligation is met. |
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G. Uniforms or
any part of any uniform are only to be worn on game days and during
games, unless permission is granted by the coach. |
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H. Uniforms
should only be worn by the member they are issued to. No one else should
be in your uniform and you should not lend them out. |
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I. A uniform
rental fee of $200 is charged for all squad members. |
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VI. Captain &
Co-Captain Duties |
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A. Varsity and
Junior Varsity captains will be chosen by the coach. |
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B. There will be
no rotation of captains. |
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D. They should be
at practice in a timely manner. |
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E. They should
assist in setting cheers and chants to be used at games and events. |
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F. They should
act as peacemakers. |
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G. They should be
responsible for welcoming visiting squads and setting a good example of
friendliness to other cheerleaders. |
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H. They should
work to show no partiality within the squad. |
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In the event the
captain can not perform these duties, the coach will choose a
cheerleader to do so. |
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VII. Squad Duties |
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A. General |
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i. Cheerleaders
must attend all classes on the day of a game. He/she will not cheer if
they are absent from school that day unless excused by the coach. |
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ii. Cheerleaders
are required to wear the correct uniform, socks, shoes and ribbon. They
should not have long nails. Hair must be in a high pony tail with no
stray hairs – NO EXCEPTIONS! |
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iii. A
cheerleader should not eat during a ball game or during the quarter
break of a ball game. They may eat at half time only with permission
from the coach. |
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iv. Cheerleaders
are responsible for transportation to and from home games. |
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v. Cheerleaders
travel as a squad to all away games. If a cheerleader must ride back
with a parent, the coach must have written permission from a parent.
This note must be turned in by the time set by the coach. When the
cheerleader is released, he/she will only be released to his/her parent. |
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vi. Cheerleaders
in uniform will not sit in the stands with friends, boyfriends,
girlfriends, etc. during a ball game, between quarters, or between
games. |
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vii. Cheerleading
is a busy sport and requires cheering during many holidays and other
school functions. A cheerleader should not ask to be excused. You are
a cheerleader and should attend all games, not only in support of your
school, but in order to support your squad as well. All members are
very important to the squad. |
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B. Pep Rallies |
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i. All
cheerleaders are required to participate in football and basketball pep
rallies. |
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ii. If a
cheerleader does not participate in practice the day the pep rally is
practiced, he/she will not be able to cheer during the pep rally. They
must still be present and dressed appropriately. |
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C. Football Games |
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i. The Varsity
cheerleaders will cheer at all Varsity football games. |
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ii. The Junior
Varsity cheerleaders will cheer at all home Varsity football games.
There will be times when the Junior Varsity will have other duties to
perform at home Varsity football games before they begin cheering.
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iii. Junior
Varsity cheerleaders will cheer at Junior Varsity football games as
determined by the coach. |
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iv. Cheerleaders
may not leave until dismissed by the coach. |
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D. Basketball Games |
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i. The Varsity
and Junior Varsity cheerleaders will cheer at basketball games as
determined by the coach. |
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E. Decorations |
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i. Signs will
be painted during the summer. They are to be neat with no rough edges. |
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ii. Decorations
will be put up on game day. They will be taken down after the ballgame. |
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iii. All signs will be stored by the coach. |
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iv. No one will
leave until all decorations are taken down after the game. |
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VII. Grades |
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A. The coach will
check every cheerleader’s grades periodically. |
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B. The coach will
check every cheerleader’s grades on the day of progress reports and
report cards. |
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C. Each
cheerleader must maintain a “C” average in every subject. |
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D. No cheerleader
can remain on the squad with an “F” average for the nine weeks in any
subject. They will be dismissed from the squad for the remainder of the
cheerleading season. |
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E. Should a
cheerleader have a “D” on their report card, he/she will be placed on
probation for one nine weeks period. If that grade or any other grade
is a “D” on the next report card, he/she will be placed on strict
probation which includes mandatory study halls to be determined by the
coach. In the next reporting period, if that grade or any other grade
is a “D”, he/she will be dismissed from the squad for the remainder of
the cheerleading season. |
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F. If a
cheerleader is dismissed from the squad due to grades, this cheerleader
may try out for the next cheerleading season if she meets the
requirements. |
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G. Laps for
grades for each grading period: |
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i. “C” – 5 laps
ii. “D” - 10 laps |
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IX. Causes and
Consequences for Discipline |
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A.
The coach and principal have the option of issuing discipline and/or
removing a cheerleader from a game, pep rally, or both. |
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B.
Points or laps will be used as a disciplinary tool. |
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C.
Points and/or laps will be given by the coach. |
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D.
Fifteen points will result in being benched for two weeks. |
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i. “Benching” means not performing in any team function for 2
weeks. Attendance to the team function is still mandatory. |
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E.
Twenty five points will result in dismissal from the squad. |
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F.
Causes for Discipline and Consequences |
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i. A cheerleader will not indulge in drugs, tobacco products,
or alcoholic beverages while representing Enterprise High School in
uniform or while on campus. This rule is not limited to being “in
uniform”. This also includes participating in official trips while
representing Enterprise High School, either as a bystander or a
participant. This will result in immediate dismissal. |
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ii. Any cheerleader displaying defiant behavior toward the coach
or other faculty member will be dealt with by the coach and/or
principal. Discipline can range from points to dismissal from the
squad. |
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iii. Any cheerleader caught cheating on an exam will be dealt
with by the coach and/or principal. Discipline can range from points to
dismissal from the squad. |
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iv. A cheerleader may not have more than 2 office referrals
because of discipline. Each discipline referral will result in 2 points
or 20 laps. The 3rd referral will result in dismissal from
the squad. |
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v. A cheerleader will not use his/her cell phone during a
ballgame. If he/she must use their phone, they must gain permission from
the coach and then go to a place designated by the coach to make the
call. If a cheerleader violates this rule, the phone will be taken up
until the end of the last game and then given back at the coach’s
discretion. Also, this offense will result in 1 point or 10 laps. |
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vi. Any cheerleader not displaying good sportsmanship will be
issued 2 points or 20 laps. |
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vii. Any cheerleader eating during football or basketball games at
any time other than the time designated by the coach will be issued 1
point or 10 laps. |
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viii. Any cheerleader not dressed correctly (uniform, crop top,
bow, shoes) for any activity will be issued 1 point or 10 laps. They
will also not be allowed to participate until they are dressed
correctly. |
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ix. Any cheerleader whose personal appearance is not appropriate
(fingernails, nail polish, jewelry, chewing gum) will receive 1 point or
10 laps. They will also not be allowed to participate until this is
corrected. |
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x. An unexcused
absence from practice (including class block) will receive 1.5 points or
15 laps. |
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xi. An excused absence from practice (including class block) will
receive 5 laps. |
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xii. An unexcused tardy or departure for practice will result in
.5 points or 5 laps. |
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xiii. An excused tardy or departure for practice will result in 2
laps. |
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xiv. An unexcused absence from a pep rally will receive 2 points or
20 laps. |
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xv. An excused absence from a pep rally will receive 7 laps. |
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xvi. Any cheerleader with an unexcused tardy to a ballgame will
receive .5 points or 5 laps. A tardy of 15 minutes or more will result
in sitting out the 1st quarter of the game and .5
points or 5 laps. |
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xvii. Any cheerleader with an excused tardy to a ballgame will
receive 2 laps. A tardy of 15 minutes or more will result in sitting
out the 1st quarter of the game and 2 laps. |
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xviii. Any cheerleader with an unexcused absence from a game will
receive 3 points or 30 laps. |
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xix. Any cheerleader with an excused absence from a game will
receive 10 laps. |
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xx. Miscellaneous types of improper conduct can constitute
anywhere from 1-25 points. |
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X. Camp |
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A.
All cheerleaders will be required to attend camp. Cheerleaders are
responsible for this financial obligation. Fundraisers will be
available to help offset this cost. The difference will be assessed to
the individual cheerleader. The school will not be responsible for
providing any money for camp. |
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B.
Cheerleaders will purchase matching outfits to wear to camp. Camp
clothes will be chosen by the coach. The financial aspect is the
responsibility of the cheerleader. |
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C.
Cheer camp is usually held during the month of June. The coach
will supply the date as soon as possible. |
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D.
The cost of camp is approximately $300. |
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XI. Competition
Squad |
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A.
This squad will be made up of Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders
chosen by the coach based on ability, attitude, and work ethic. |
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B.
Practice times will be scheduled by the coach. |
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C.
While it is not a requirement for each competition cheerleader to be in
a gymnastics class, it is strongly advised. |
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D.
There will be fundraising to raise money for competition fees and travel
expenses. Any fees not covered by this fundraising money are the
responsibility of the individual cheerleader. |
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E. Competition
cheerleaders will be required to cheer during the Thanksgiving and
Christmas holidays. |
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F.
Each competition cheerleader will also adhere to the grade policy for
Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders. |
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G.
All causes for discipline and consequences for discipline still apply. |
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Revised January 2008 |
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I have read and
understand the 2008-2009 Enterprise High School Cheerleading
Constitution. |
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Student Signature |
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Date |
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Print Student Name |
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Parent/Guardian
Signature |
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Date |
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Please sign and
return this by Friday, February 22, 2008. |
