8™ GRADE PEACHTREE RIDGE CHEERLEADING DEMERIT

8™ GRADE PEACHTREE RIDGE CHEERLEADING
DEMERIT SYSTEM
rhe following has been established as the demerit system for this season:
Demerit System
Late for practice or game without prior permission from coach (more than 10 minutes)
Leaving practice early without prior permission from coach
Not following proper sign out procedure at practice, game or event
Having cell phone out without permission during practice or game
Eating or Chewing gum during practice or game
Unexcused absence from practice or game
Leaving game early without prior permission from coach
Parents late picking up cheerleader from practice or game (more than 10 minutes)
Lack of participation, cooperation or positive attitude at practice and/or game
Inappropriate attire, behavior or language
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Run 2 laps at practice field or conditioning.
Sit with coaching staff for one quarter of a game.
Suspension from next game. Cheerleader must attend game and sit with coaching staff.
Suspension from Cheer-off performance.
Dismissal from squad. Parents will receive a copy of demerit form.
Cheerleading is a TEAM sport and we cannot function as a TEAM unless everyone is
present at all practices and games with a positive attitude and ready to CHEER!
Practice
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For all practices, cheerleaders are expected to:
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•
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Wear proper athletic attire in PRYAA colors (this is a great time to show off your spirit wear!)
DO NOT wear your cheer shoes, these are for games and cheer-off ONLY!!! DO wear tennis shoes with smooth
bottoms similar to the cheer shoes. Your child will be stunting, which may require them to stand on one of their
teammates! Shoes with heavy tread are very painful to the one being stepped on!
Long hair MUST be pulled up, this is required by the GFL for stunting and also helps with the heat.
Bring plenty of water! Remember, dehydration is a very serious concern!
Bring a hand towel to wipe off with and insect repellant is highly recommended!
Last but not least, be on time and well nourished! A heavy meal right before practice is not recommended especially
with the heat, but a healthy snack will make all the difference!
Any practice designated as a Cheer-off practice is mandatory, Absences from any Cheer-off practice, may affect the
cheerleader's ability to participate in the Cheer-off Event.
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At this grade level, parents of cheerleaders are not required to stay at practice, but they must return 15 minutes before
practice ends to pick up their cheerleader and receive important updates regarding upcoming events or schedule changes.
Should you work out carpooling arrangements, your Coach and Team Mom will need phone numbers where a parent can be
reached in case of an emergency. If weather becomes inclement, parents should report to the practice location immediately to
pick up their child. It is very important that you arrive on time for pick up; we are all parents with family responsibilities and
need to get home. You must come to the practice site to sign your child out prior to leaving. The child, regardless
of age, will not be released to go find you.
Game Day
>
Cheerleaders must arrive 45 minutes prior to game time and sign in with the Team Mom. We use this time to practice the
half-time routine and make any last minute changes necessary due to unexpected absences or injuries. For this reason,
cheerleaders arriving late (excused or not) may be required to sit out during the half-time performance.
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Cheerleaders are not allowed to leave their positions without permission from the coaching staff and must be cheering while
football players are on the field. Breaks from cheering can only be authorized by the coaching staff.
>
Cheerleaders may not have gum, food, soda or sugar drinks of any kind on the cheer line. Only water will be allowed in the
cheer line. Please make sure you cheerleader has had a light meal or healthy snack prior to arrival.
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8™ GRADE PEACHTREE RIDGE CHEERLEADING
DEMERIT SYSTEM
The following has been established as the demerit system for this season:
Demerit System
Late for practice or game without prior permission from coach (more than 10 minutes)
Leaving practice early without prior permission from coach
Not following proper sign out procedure at practice, game or event
Having cell phone out without permission during practice or game
Eating or Chewing gum during practice or game
Unexcused absence from practice or game
Leaving game early without prior permission from coach
Parents late picking up cheerleader from practice or game (more than 10 minutes)
Lack of participation, cooperation or positive attitude at practice and/or game
Inappropriate attire, behavior or language
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Accumulation of Demerits
2
DEMERITS
4
DEMERITS
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10
DEMERITS
Run 2 laps at practice field or conditioning.
Sit with coaching staff for one quarter of a game.
Suspension from next game. Cheerleader must attend game and sit with coaching staff.
Suspension from Cheer-off performance.
Dismissal from squad. Parents will receive a copy of demerit form.
Cheerleading is a TEAM sport and we cannot function as a TEAM unless everyone is
present at all practices and games with a positive attitude and ready to CHEER!
Practice
>
For all practices, cheerleaders are expected to:
"
•
•
•
•
•
Wear proper athletic attire in PRYAA colors (this is a great time to show off your spirit wear!)
DO NOT wear your cheer shoes, these are for games and cheer-off ONLY!!! DO wear tennis shoes with smooth
bottoms similar to the cheer shoes. Your child will be stunting, which may require them to stand on one of their
teammates! Shoes with heavy tread are very painful to the one being stepped on!
Long hair MUST be pulled up, this is required by the GFL for stunting and also helps with the heat.
Bring plenty of water! Remember, dehydration is a very serious concern!
Bring a hand towel to wipe off with and insect repellant is highly recommended!
Last but not least, be on time and well nourished! A heavy meal right before practice is not recommended especially
with the heat, but a healthy snack will make all the difference!
>
Any practice designated as a Cheer-off practice is mandatory. Absences from any Cheer-off practice, may affect the
cheerleader's ability to participate in the Cheer-off Event.
>
At this grade level, parents of cheerleaders are not required to stay at practice, but they must return 15 minutes before
practice ends to pick up their cheerleader and receive important updates regarding upcoming events or schedule changes.
Should you work out carpooling arrangements, your Coach and Team Mom will need phone numbers where a parent can be
reached in case of an emergency. If weather becomes inclement, parents should report to the practice location immediately to
pick up their child. It is very important that you arrive on time for pick up; we are all parents with family responsibilities and
need to get home. You must come to the practice site to sign your child out prior to leaving. The child, regardless
of age, will not be released to go find you.
Game Day
>
Cheerleaders must arrive 45 minutes prior to game time and sign in with the Team Mom. We use this time to practice the
half-time routine and make any last minute changes necessary due to unexpected absences or injuries. For this reason,
cheerleaders arriving late (excused or not) may be required to sit out during the half-time performance.
>
Cheerleaders are not allowed to leave their positions without permission from the coaching staff and must be cheering while
football players are on the field. Breaks from cheering can only be authorized by the coaching staff.
>
Cheerleaders may not have gum, food, soda or sugar drinks of any kind on the cheer line. Only water will be allowed in the
cheer line. Please make sure you cheerleader has had a light meal or healthy snack prior to arrival.
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