Chadron State College Eagle Dance Team Constitution

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1 Chadron State College Eagle Dance Team Constitution 1. Purpose A. To provide an artistic activity for students and provide entertainment for Chadron State College events as well as promote school spirit. B. A dancer s responsibility is to perform for all assigned athletic events. This includes games, rallies, homecoming, and other athletic functions. It is each member s job to motivate the crowd and get them involved. This is a spirit activity. 2. Eligibility A. A dancer must be a Chadron State College student, maintain at least part-time status, and maintain a 2.5 GPA. If a dancer drops below a 2.5 GPA or student status, they will be removed from the team until these requirements are met. B. It is encouraged that students have previous dance experience and knowledge of technique, but is not required. C. Members may not be members of any other athletic team/squad and viceversa due to the commitment level necessary for each team/squad.

2 3. Practices A. All practices are mandatory unless stated otherwise. B. Pom poms are required at all practices unless stated otherwise; failure to do so results in pre-determined consequences. C. You cannot schedule work or meetings during practice times. (Practice times will be set based off of member s pre-existing class schedules. Practice will not be scheduled over class times.) D. Dancers are expected to condition in the weight room on their own time at least two times per week. E. The sponsor will notify the captains in advance if there is a schedule change. It is the captain s duty to notify the entire team. 4. Tardiness and Absences A. Tardy means that the dancer is not in the facility and ready at the stated time. B. If the dancer is tardy three times in the season, they will then need to meet with the sponsor. C. If a dancer is tardy four times in the season, they are removed from the team. D. Two unexcused absences result in ineligibility to perform the upcoming dance. E. Excused absences are: serious injury/illness (accompanied by a doctor s excuse within 48 hours), sudden illness (accompanied by a doctor s note), family emergencies, class requirements, or a prearranged absence. The

3 prearranged absence has to be approved by the sponsor at least two weeks before the absence. All other absences are unexcused. F. The sponsor must be informed two days in advance that an individual will be missing any dance event. The sponsor will decide if it is considered an excused absence. Any phone call or on the day of the event will automatically be deemed unexcused. G. If a dancer is not present at the practice before an event, the sponsor or captain has the right to pull the dancer from the scheduled event. H. If a dancer does not show up to a practice or event without contacting the sponsor or captain, the sponsor has the right to immediately remove the dancer from the team. 5. Event Schedules A. The sponsor or captain has the right to change the event schedules. B. You cannot schedule work, class, or meetings during event times. C. Dancers must report to scheduled event one-hour prior to starting time unless stated otherwise. 6. Appearance/ Behavior A. Personal appearance 1. No jewelry at scheduled events, only team earrings are to be worn unless stated otherwise. 2. Uniforms are to be clean. 3. Wear designated attire for all events.

4 4. Hair style will be determined by the team for each performance. B. Behavior 1. Stand in formation during the National Anthem, no talking. 2. Polite and courteous behavior towards fans, referees, and opponents. 3. No gum chewing or eating during an event. 4. Stay focused. 5. Always show school spirit. 7. Off-Campus Behavior A. No smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, etc. in any dance attire on or off campus, in our out of season. The consequence is suspension for two weeks. B. A MIP results in benching for one week. C. A second MIP results in removal from the team. D. A DUI results in removal from the team. 8. Captains A. There shall be two captains. B. There shall be one alternate captain. C. Must have been on the team for one previous year. D. Must maintain a 2.75 GPA.

5 9. Captain Responsibilities A. Include but are not limited to: 1. Beginning the practice session (stretching, warm-up, review) 2. Making phone calls 3. Making team decisions while at team functions. 4. Relaying messages between the sponsor and dance team. 5. Organizing group responsibilities. 10. Electing Captains A. Annually, two captains are voted in at the end of the Spring Semester. B. The term is one year. C. The Captains and Sponsor will decide on an alternate captain in the event of an existing captain leaving the team (i.e. graduating, transferring, quitting, dismissal). 11. Performance Tryouts A. Reviews will always be on a Thursday. B. Tryouts will always take place on a Friday. 1. Those who do not qualify for the event will be notified at the end of tryouts. 2. Only those performing (platinum team) will be required to attend practice the week following tryouts, until the performance. 3. Teams will be reset after each performance. Everyone will have an equal opportunity to perform at each event.

6 C. Choreographers will perform at all events in which they created. D. The sponsor and captain will make the final decision on which members perform that week. 11. Funding A. Must have sufficient funds to purchase all needed items. B. Sources of financial support include the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and fundraising. C. Requests for funds will be done at the budget meeting through CAB at the end of the year for the following season. 12. Sponsor A. The team will have one on-campus and one off-campus sponsor. B. Assist the team in setting up event schedules. C. Must be present at all performances.

7 I understand that by signing this Constitution, I will follow all expectations listed above and know the consequences if I am not fulfilling my duty. Signature Date