Consider Basketball Cheer!

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1 Are you enthusiastic? Do you love to support your school? Consider Basketball Cheer! Interest Meeting : September 27, 2018 in the Art 7:55a.m. Cheer Tryouts : Practice: Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 from 3:30-5:00. Tryout date is Nov 2, 2018 from 3:30-5:00. Required forms are due by Oct. 15 Forms include all athletic documents (see BMMS website) cheer application 2 teacher recommendations **Teacher recommendations will be provided when the cheer application has been given to Ms. Smolik room 708**

2 18-19 Cheer Checklist Before Tryouts : BMMS Athletics site _ Check eligibility requirements: (Print copy of previous semester s report card grades). Grade of 70 or higher for eligibility. Check your availability for cheer tryouts, 8th grade games, cheer camp, & practice Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays (as needed), & Thursdays from 3:30-5 or 5:30 as needed Parent and student read, sign, & turn in Code of Conduct form to Athletic box in the front office. Parent and student read, sign, & turn in Parental Consent form to Athletic box in the front office. Parent and student read, sign, & turn in Concussion form to Athletic box in the front office. Complete the physical form and turn in to Athletic box in the front office. Attend Cheer Interest Meeting: Sept. 7:55 in the art room. Read, sign & turn in the Cheer Application to Coach Smolik rm Two (2) Teacher recommendations (after cheer application is turned in to room 708). * *Teachers should turn in to Coach Smolik** After Tryouts : All documents above are due October 15, 2018 Parent and student read, sign & turn in the BMMS Cheerleading Constitution due Nov. 10 Parent and student read, sign & turn in the Cost sheet due Nov. 10 $200 payment due Nov. 7 Attend Cheer Camp: Nov. 10, 2018 Attend Parent/Cheer meeting: TBD Week of Nov. 5

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4 Bennett s Mill Middle School Basketball Cheerleading Constitution I. Purpose To promote and uphold school spirit, develop a sense of good sportsmanship among the students, and to build better relationships between schools during athletic events. II. Participation Cheerleaders are expected to be at all cheerleading activities specified for their squad and specified by their coach. Excused absences are school related activities, death in the family, or major illness. Unexcused absences are non-school related activities, all star practices, work, weddings, mild sickness (including headaches, cramps, colds etc.) Doctor/dentist appointments are not excused. These need to be planned around cheerleading practices and events. ALL scheduled practices are MANDATORY After 2 unexcused absences, the cheerleader may be considered for dismissal from the squad. Any unexcused absence or tardy may result in demerits, sitting out of quarters, or games. *If you miss a practice, it is up to the coach on whether you are benched for a certain time period of the following game or for the entire game. You will sit out with the coach in uniform. * Typical Practice Schedule 3:30-5:00 (during the week) Days of the week: TBD based on needs III. Tardies/Early Leave Tardies to or early leave from a practice or activity will result in demerits (or other consequence set by the coach). If the performance requirements are not satisfactory before a game or activity, the cheerleader will not be able to participate. If this is a frequent problem or if late notice is given the amount of time being late to/leaving from practice can add up to an unexcused day of practice. Cheerleaders must be in attendance for at least 4 periods on the day of a game/practice in order to participate. Cheerleaders must be at practice and any cheerleading activity ON TIME and be PICKED UP ON TIME. Late drop off and pick up can result in demerits (or other consequence set by the coach). If this is a frequent problem, the cheerleader may be considered for dismissal from the squad. IV. Work and other activities outside of BMMS Work and other activities outside of BMMS are never an excused absence from cheerleading. V. Cheerleading Protocol The following guidelines will be followed throughout the season: No cell phones will be allowed out during practices or games unless specified by the coach Cheerleaders will be prepared for practices (appropriate shoes, shorts, t-shirts), and ALL cheerleading events dressed appropriately in the correct attire (shoes, bow, bloomers, practice outfit, etc) If a cheerleader chooses to quit a team, she/he may not tryout the following year. Throughout the season, cheerleaders will be assigned certain duties to perform before/after games, events, etc.

5 By not following these guidelines or any of the above in excess may be grounds for dismissal from the squad, benching of game and immediate consequence of demerits. 3 strikes will result in immediate dismissal from the team. The following are not acceptable and will not be tolerated: Talking excessively during practice and games to other cheerleaders Talking during a game to spectators *Chewing gum at games or practice Cursing or vulgar language Talking during the National Anthem/Silent time or while a player is injured Talking during instruction time during practice or game Complaining Gossip/disrespect to other squad members Questionable/inappropriate/negative social media Any of the above in excess may be grounds for dismissal from squad, benching of game and/or immediate consequence of extra conditioning. If a cheerleader is benched, he/she will sit with the coach the entire length of the activity with no socializing. Disrespect to administration, faculty, staff or disrespect to cheer coach may result in dismissal from team. Talking back in any form to any of the above will not be tolerated! Talking back is DISRESPECTFUL and will be handled in the form of demerits, benching, probation and/or removal from the team. - It is a privilege to be a part of the Bennett s Mill Cheer Squad and each member will act in a respectable manner. - Always remember: for every member chosen, there are many that would love to take their place. Other grounds for dismissal Poor health (causing excessive absences and or not being able to perform duties required) Breaking school rules Repeated s from teachers about classroom behavior, etc Failing grades Inability to get along with other cheerleaders Benched more than 2 times Inappropriate material on internet that represents yourself and/or Bennett s Mill negatively (note actions/info on the internet should still follow Bennett s Mill cheer standards and constitution) -First offense benching of one game and probation status -Second offense considered for dismissal Any other behavior deemed inappropriate or detrimental to the team by the coach. ISS on the day of ISS students are not allowed to participate in practice/game; they are allowed to participate when all ISS days have been served 3 days ISS - suspension from game More than 3 ISS days or OSS - dismissal from team (bullying, stealing, fighting, harassment, etc.) 3 Strike Rule: Disrespect toward teachers, teammates, coach, classmates- Strike #1: warning and discussion; Strike #2: miss game; Strike #3: off the team (parents will be notified via phone and/or ) The school bus is an extension of school. Coach s discretion/overall good of the squad

6 You start representing Bennett s Mill School the minute you become a part of any BMMS Cheer Squad. Your actions reflect back on to your teammates and school. VI. Appearance, Uniforms and Equipment *Hair must be pulled back for all games/practices/performances. Only a natural hair color is permitted. Blue, purple, pink, green, or other hair adornments will not be allowed. Any nail polish must be skin toned or clear. *Jewelry of any kind may not be worn to any game/practice/performances. This includes tongue rings, belly rings, earrings, rings, necklaces or bracelets. (Medical alert charms and religious medals are exceptions but must be taped to the body.) This is for safety reasons and IS a National Cheerleading Rule! *Cheerleaders may not have nails that can be seen over the fingertips. ( NO ARTIFICIAL NAILS) This is for safety reasons and IS a National Cheerleading Rule! All uniforms are property of BMMS. No one squad member may change out of the uniform during an event. (Example: At a game, everyone must remain in full uniform from the time we get off the bus until you are checked out by a parent/guardian.) Uniforms will not be worn except for games, performances and designated activities. Uniform will not be worn outside of these unless the entire squad is together. (Example: Do not wear your uniform to a restaurant unless with the entire squad. Game day shirt or warm-up is allowed) Lost or damaged uniforms are the responsibility of the cheerleader. The cheerleader who lost or damaged the uniform incurs the cost of replacing the uniform. (Do not loan uniforms to anyone.) All school uniforms will be returned cleaned at the end of the season. Any noticeable stains or damaged uniforms will be returned to the cheerleader to have repaired and cleaned. Any awards and certificates will be held until the uniform is returned in the proper condition. Blue food and drink, or any other food that discolors the mouth, may not be consumed on game/performance days. *=Rules of GA High School Association and National Federation of High School Associations. BMMS coaching staff has no control over these. VII. Transportation Cheerleaders will be required to ride the bus to all away games. NO EXCEPTIONS. This is the same rule as our football team and our program will follow the same as other sports. Parents will need to pick cheerleaders up at the away game venue. VIII. Squad Responsibilities Attend all practices Cheers at all home and away games, playoffs, or any additional games the coach requires (scrimmage) Participation in pep rallies Participation in showing school spirit (dressing up) for special events going on at the school Participate in any other events the coach or coaches specify. VIIII. Chain of Command If you have a question regarding your child s squad, if you have a problem or concern about your child s squad you must follow the chain of command stated in this constitution.

7 1. 1 st notify the head coach of that squad. Please give the coach hours to respond back to you if you have to leave a message. Do not just skip over and go to the next highest person in the chain of command. If you still feel like your concern wasn t acknowledged or dealt with properly then contact the 2 nd person and so on. 2. Contact Rica Smith- the athletic director: smith.rica@mail.fcboe.org X. Parental Participation and Guidelines Parental participation and support of the BMMS program is very important to the success of all of the cheerleading squads. However, certain guidelines must be followed. 1. No additional ordering of any items will be allowed unless it is to be a donation in which that parent must give the item to all team members of that squad. 2. No parent has the authority to ask any parent for money to purchase additional items throughout the season unless it has been approved by the coach. If it is approved by the coach that still does not REQUIRE any parent to participate or purchase those items unless willing too. All items needed and/or required for each team has been ordered by the coach. 3. No parent or cheerleaders can conduct a practice on school property. This is a liability and a GHSA rule and regulation. 4. If cheerleaders would like to take additional tumbling/stunt classes at local gyms that is allowed, but a cheerleading parent cannot require any other team member to attend or pay for that service. 5. Any outstanding balances that are still open will result in your child not being allowed to cheer at games/competitions until the balance has been paid for and all checks have been cleared. 6. Practices will be closed unless a coach states otherwise throughout the season. 7. If a parent has any concern and needs to speak to a coach, this WILL NOT be done during practice time or games. An appropriate appointment will be made with the coach. is the best way to reach a coach during the school day. If an emergency occurs, that is an exception. Please allow a coach hours to get back to you. Parents need to remember that coaches are teachers first, and have outside responsibilities (parent, 2 nd job, college classes, etc) as well. 8. Parents may plan parties, etc for the teams, however no cheerleaders are required to attend or purchase anything for that event unless it has been approved by the head coach of that team. Notes: The success of these teams is not necessarily skills but dedication. You must be willing to make sacrifices and choices. It also does not just require dedication from the cheerleader but also those that support him/her.

8 BMMS Constitution Contract and Permission Agreement I have read the BMMS 2018 Football Cheerleading Constitution and I agree to follow the stated rules and regulations. Cheerleader Signature and Date: Parent Signature and Date: Please read and initial each of the following: (Cheerleader and Parent) Cheerleader Parent I understand that I will be expected to bear the expense of uniforms, camp, clothing, clinics and other costs that may arise during the season. I understand that I must respect my/my child s coaches, teammates, administration and faculty at all times. I understand that I must be a team player at all times. I understand I/my child must attend all practice sessions, activities and games scheduled throughout the season. I understand that I/my child must attend cheer camp and other activities/practices planned during the season. I understand that I/my child represent Bennett s Mill Middle School and will act in a way that will reflect on the school/team in a positive manner. Parent/Guardian- I understand that my lack of parent participation in parent meetings, etc. forfeits my right to make further comments about decisions that are made. Parent/Guardian- I understand that if my child quits or is removed from a squad, no matter the reason, that no refunds will be issued. **check/monitor grades** Please TURN IN by Nov. 10, 2018 Tentative Cheer camp day. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SIGNED ALL APPROPRIATE BOXES: CHEERLEADER AND PARENT

9 Cheerleading Application Bennett s Mill Middle School Cheerleading at BMMS is filled with responsibility. We are NOT a competition squad. We cheer at ballgames and we are considered leaders in our school. The following is a list of rules and regulations for the team in addition to established policies set forth by the Fayette County Board of Education. Rules and Regulations: 1. Follow all school rules and policies 2. Failure in any class at semester will result in dismissal from the squad. 3. No refunds will be given due to dismissal for any reason from the squad. 4. All athletes will report to every practice, game and other team activities unless excused prior to the event by the coach. 5. Athletes MUST arrive on time for all activities-including practice. 6. Hair will be worn up off shoulders at all times. 7. No jewelry will be worn at practice or games 8. No artificial nails will be worn at practice or games 9. No unnatural hair colors will be worn while in uniform. 10. Uniforms are property of BMMS. A uniform fee is required for yearly upkeep and each athlete is responsible for keeping her uniform clean throughout the year. 10. Sportsmanship will be expected from everyone affiliated with this team. There will be no problems that interfere with the structure and unity of this squad. This includes parents. 11. There is no gum or candy at practices or during games. No blue drinks/candy is to be consumed during games or performances. 12. Cheerleaders caught participating in disorderly events will be dismissed from the squad. 13. All attitudes must remain positive and constructive; consistent failure to do so may result in dismissal from the squad. 14. A strike system will be in place for the entire year. The system will be discussed once the team has been chosen. 15. All squad members MUST attend cheer camp. Tentative Camp date: Saturday, Nov. 10, There will be financial obligations for each participant. Uniform fees, practice/cheer clothing and shoes, bows, bloomers, warm up jacket and camp fees are mandatory. The cost to cheer will run between $ and $ All payments must be made in a timely manner because of the responsibility I have toward the vendors we order from. A payment plan will be set up to ease the financial responsibility of the parents. $ will be due upon squad selection. Adjustments will be made for any Fall 2018 Football Cheerleaders making the Fall 2018 Basketball squad. 17. Athletes will not participate in the first game until all fees are paid. 18. These rules may be amended at any time at the discretion of the coach, with all participants being informed of any changes. 19. Physical forms/athletic paperwork are available online at the BMMS website under athletics. 20. Practice days : Oct. 31 & Nov. 1--3:30-5:00 Tryout day : Nov. 2--3: Cheer battles will not be allowed at games. All forms are due no later than Oct. 15, 2018 (Application, 2 teacher recommendations, athletic paperwork)

10 Cheerleading Application Bennett s Mill Middle School Turn this form in to Ms. Smolik in room 708 by Monday, October 15, Name Age Grade Parent's name Phone# Home address Parent s I, (cheerleader), agree to follow all the rules and regulations set by the school, the system and the coach. I understand that I am representing Bennett s Mill Middle School and will attempt to do so with pride. I/We, (parents or guardian), agree to support the enforcement of these rules, and my child as part of the team. Applicant's signature Parent/Guardian's signature date date Practice days : Oct. 31 & Nov. 1--3:30-5:00 Tryout day : Nov. 2--3:30-5:00 Once this form is turned into Ms. Smolik in room 708, two teacher forms will be provided. Teacher forms are due by Monday, October 15, All forms are due no later than Oct. 15, 2018 (Application, 2 teacher recommendations, athletic paperwork)

11 Tentative Cost Sheet for Basketball Cheerleading Fall 2018 Cheerleader s Name: ITEM REQUIRED OPTIONAL QTY ITEM COST ITEMS ITEMS NEEDED Participation fee (Returning Cheerleaders) $75 $30 Boy Cut Bloomers $15 Socks (2 pairs) $15 Game Day Shirt $30 Game day Bow $25 Pre-Game Meals $50 Gameday Shoes $60 Poms $25 Cheer Camp $90 (includes lunch) Tentative: Nov. 10, pm BMMS Gym Bag with name $40 (optional) Sports Bra-(matches $21 (optional) uniform & shirt) Warmup Jacket Only $ (optional) $ (optional) as of 9/2018 tentatively unavailable Each girl 1 case of water Total $385/ $340 Returning Cheerleaders need to pay for Cheer camp, pregame meals, game day shirt & any required items that have been lost to complete the uniform. First payment due by Nov. 7, 2018 $200 Second payment due by Nov. 29, 2018 Balance due by Dec. 17, 2018 Everything on my child s cost sheet is correct? YES NO If you checked NO, please list corrections and the head coach will resend you an updated cost sheet for you to sign and return by a specified date: I agree to pay the following amount listed on this cost sheet. I understand that my child WILL NOT receive any items until all items are paid for in advance and all checks have been cleared through our local bank. I understand that if I do not pay for the items listed on this cost sheet it will result in my child not being able to participate on the squad until all items are paid for and checks are cleared through our local bank. Print Full Name: Signature: Date: This form is used to show the breakdown of the cost, and is needed once the student makes the team.