Oologah High School Cheerleading Requirements & Cod of Conduct Since participation in cheerleading is a privilege for each student, it is important that the students, parents, and interested persons be aware of the necessary rules and regulations that go along with this Oologah High School extracurricular activity. This code is established by the cheer coaches of Oologah Schools in order to define responsibilities of rules of conduct for each member of the squad. Each student presenting himself/herself as a candidate must agree to abide by this code, and recognizes that refusal to conform to the standards outlined herein will result in dismissal from the squad Purpose of Cheerleading 1. To promote and uphold school spirit 2. To develop a sense of good sportsmanship among the students and adults within the entire school community 3. To try to unify and involve the crowd during any athletic event Grade Requirements 1. Cheerleaders are representatives of Oologah School and as such are required to maintain high academic standards. 2. Student handbook rules will be followed for eligibility in all cheerleading activities. 3. If student is on ineligibility list for more than 3 weeks in a row they will be automatically dismissed from cheer squad Involvement Requirements 1. Cheerleading is a time-intensive sport with practice during spring, summer, and fall. Schedules and calendars will be given in advance and ALL cheerleaders are expected to attend scheduled meetings, practices, and events. 2. Work will not be an excuse to leave early or be late to any event. Calendars need to be given to your jobs and your schedule must be worked around cheerleading. 3. Emergency medical forms, insurance papers and physicals MUST be on file for each cheerleader as of June 1 st 2014. A physical is only good for one school year. **Note: School Physicals will be given in May $15.00 4. To participate in an after school activity student must be present for at least ½ of a school day. 5. Required to Sign a Social Media Contract Practices 1. Practices, games and activities set on the monthly calendar are mandatory! All practice schedules will be made out in advance. 2. The coaches will need a note AND/OR a phone call from a parent/guardian when there is a problem with attending any organized event, activity, or practice. These notes are preferred in advance of the missed activity not the day of the activity if possible. 3. All cheerleaders must attend all of the practices scheduled by the coach. It is very difficult for a squad to practice when one person is missing! 4. PRACTICE ATTIRE: Shirts must be school appropriate. Practice shorts do not have to be school appropriate but please be aware of what can be seen when stretching or moving. (briefs ) Cheer shoes must be worn. No other athletic shoes. Games 1. Any unexcused absence from a game, organized activity or event will result in completing a denial of participation form. ** Three unexcused absences: removal from the squad. 2. All cheerleaders must be at the home games at the designated times listed on the home calendar or changed by the coach. Generally, this would be about one hour before the scheduled activity is to begin 3. High School Football: Varsity will cheer at all Varsity football games, home & away. Freshman will cheer for all 9 th grade & JV home football games. Freshman will also cheer at Homecoming & Senior Night Varsity Football games. 4. Middle Football: All home games and High School Homecoming
5. High School Basketball: Varsity will cheer at all Varsity basketball games, home & away. Freshman will cheer for all 9 th grade home games. 6. Middle School Basketball: All Home games 7. Wrestling: Varsity & Freshman will cheer at calendar scheduled wrestling events. 8. At half-time breaks during either season, cheerleaders should be in place and ready to cheer with 2:00 minutes on the clock----be responsible and watch the clock!!! Activities and Projects 1. Cheerleaders weekly will be required to do special things for the school and all sports teams such as notes of encouragement, making goody bags, decorating lockers, making signs, etc Every girl will be given certain jobs and are required to participate. 2. All cheerleaders shall dress as a squad on certain days of the week. Friday is Spirit Day! ALL cheerleaders will also dress-up according to all school spirit days. Transportation 1. Cheerleaders must utilize the transportation provided by the school to all organized away activities. If a parent or legal guardian will be traveling to the away activity and would like to take their student home with them, the coach must have a note prior to leaving for the activity or sign them out before they leave activity. 2. Know what time the bus leaves for all away activities. BUS WILL NOT WAIT ON YOU! 3. Cheerleaders will NEVER be allowed to ride home from away activities with anyone other than their own parents. Under no circumstances will a cheerleader be allowed to ride home with a friend or boyfriend from any away activity. Uniforms & Appearance 1. High School Only -All cheerleaders uniforms are the property of Oologah Athletics. They are the cheerleader s responsibility and should be taken care of properly. 2. School uniforms are only to be worn in conjunction with school activities. 3. High School Only -All uniforms must be turned in at the end of the year or particular season cleaned and hung up on a hangers. Numbers will be checked with uniforms to make sure all uniforms are turned in properly! Please do not dry the uniforms in the dryer-hang dry only. Please spot check and treat spots before washing. 4. NO jewelry or colored nail polish) is to be worn while in uniform. Nails should be neat and trimmed no longer than the tops of the finger for safety reason. During Competition season No Fake Nails! 5. Tattoos must not be visible in uniforms or clothing worn at cheerleading event. Must be covered with make-up or bandage. 6. No distracting hair colors. Competitions 1. High School- All varsity cheerleaders will be required to be part of the Regional Competition through the school. Freshman cheerleaders will be asked to participate based on performance and talent, but will be required to be at all practices. This will consist of practice after school until 5:30 for the months of Aug. - Oct. based on if we qualify for state. 2. Middle School- We will be attending a competition for fun in January. Points to Remember 1. Be ready for all practices, wearing proper shoes and clothes, and with hair pulled back out of face. 2. Arrive on time!!!!! 3. Cell phones will be placed in cell phone parking at the beginning of all practices. 4. No jewelry or gum. 5. Attitudes must be positive and upbeat! You must always be willing to work and cooperate at both practices and games. Do not bring your problems with you to practices and games. The key word in your position is CHEER. 6. Everyone must have a solid working knowledge of all cheer, changes and dance routines. 7. Be an active listener and accept constructive criticism. 8. If a cheerleader is going to miss practice or be late, they must speak to a coach directly, not a captain or another cheerleader. 9. If a parent or cheerleader has a question or concern about the program it is best to approach the coaches first by phone, e-mail or in person. Both the Principal and Athletic Director have given our coaching staff their full support. The most reliable, accurate information can be acquired directly from the coaches. Attendance 1. Cheerleaders must be in attendance at school to be eligible to participate in practice or performances. The only excused absences are: death in the family, medical illness (requires note from doctor stating the illness is
contagious/or restricting ability to perform) and school activities (approved by the coach two weeks prior to the missed event). 2. Unexcused absences from school are not acceptable. You must be at school to participate in cheerleading activities. 3. If you are at school, you are expected to be at practice that day. Please schedule appointments during times that will not conflict with cheerleading. 4. Missing practices that have valid excuses can still lead to being removed from a routine, position or stunt, due to not physically being available to practice. Conduct 1. Conduct while in uniform and as a representative of Oologah Schools must be irreproachable at all times. Cheerleaders are responsible to the school while in uniform, but a high standard of conduct is expected at all times. This is true for social media also. Cheerleader will be required to sign a social media contract, 2. Cheerleaders may not drink, smoke or use illegal substances at any time. Such behavior will be subject to the drug/alcohol policy of Oologah Schools and removal from squad. 3. Squad members are expected to conduct themselves as exemplary school representatives while in uniform, either at school or at an athletic function. They are not to use profanity or display unsportsmanlike behavior, and they are to cooperate fully with coach or any other designated chaperone. 4. Cheerleaders are not to engage in the public display of affection while in uniform. No kissing, hand holding, etc 5. While cheering for an athletic event, cheerleaders are not to engage in long conversation with spectators or other cheerleaders. Any member doing so will first receive a warning from the coach, and if it continues or becomes a problem, further discipline will result. 6. No cheerleader is to take part in hazing or team initiations. This is direct violation of school board policy and state law. Participation in such conduct may lead to dismissal from squad. 7. Any cheerleader who quits or is dismissed from the squad will not be allowed to try-out again for the following school year. Discipline 1. Benching can be assigned by the coach(es) or the designated chaperone of the game. 2. Coaches will keep an accurate record of quarters benched for each member. 3. Any cheerleader who does not meet the standards as outlined in this code of conduct, or any cheerleader who fails to fulfill his/her responsibility to the squad and school will be subject to probation or dismissal from the squad by the coach and the school administrator. 4. Any cheerleader who is benched / sitting out for any reason must sit with the coach or other chaperone in the stands throughout the time he/she is benched. The cheerleader must be participating in the game and dressed in uniform/warm-up. There will be no use of cell phones, doing homework, etc.
Consequences 1 Quarter -Excused absence or pre-approved early departure from practice/game -Non-standard uniform and failure to be dressed appropriately at arrival time -Chewing gum or having candy, mints etc. while cheering -Wearing jewelry -Not having hair pulled away from face and shoulders -Excessive talking with teammates and/or with spectators -2 nd occurrence of cell phone use at game or practice 2 Quarters -Returning late to the field or court upon resumption of game after half-time -Not completing assigned cheerleading duties Whole Game - Not notifying a coach of an absence -Unexcused absence from practice/game -Unexcused tardy to game - 3 rd occurrence of cell phone use at game or practice -All other infractions of Salem cheerleading rules and regulations Automatic Dismissal from Squad -Use of alcohol, drugs, or smoking in or out of uniform -Failing a class at end of semester -Disrespectful behavior towards coach, captain, teammate, chaperone, teacher, etc. -Three unexcused absences from game/practice will result in an automatic dismissal from squad. -Excessive benching may result in dismissal from squad -If Cheerleader resigns from squad at any time they will not be allowed to tryout the following year. XI. Changes to the Code The code of conduct may be amended when necessary or desirable. Changes may be initiated by members of the squad, the coach, or the administration, but passage is subject to the approval of the coaches and of the school administration. At any time you have any questions please contact: Brandee Kime HS Coach 918-443-6133 Dana Cookson HS Coach 918-671-9370 Tamika Sharp MS Coach 918-443-6034
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS Oologah Cheer squads are almost completely funded through fundraisers and parent contributions. There are initial costs associated with making the cheer squad that are your responsibility. The calculations below are a generalization of the cost and by no means are accurate. Throughout the year we have fundraisers to offset the cost of the program. All students will be required to participate in all fundraising events. Our philosophy is we are a team together we are responsible for raising the funds to support our team. Estimated Cost: High School Middle School Summer Camp $250.00 Camp Clothes $50.00 Shoes $80.00 Poms, Briefs, Bag (if needed) $70.00 Bows, Rain Jacket, Head band $30.00 Competition Routine/additional Spirit items $100.00 Summer Camp $50.00 Camp Clothes $40.00 Shoes $50.00 Uniform (if needed) $100.00 Warm-up Suit $100.00 Poms (if needed) $20.00 Spirit items $25.00 ***Payment Plan will be set up if your child makes squad. Deposit of $150.00 will be due at Parent/Cheerleader meeting. ( Week after Spring Break)
TRYOUT PERMISSION SLIP & TEAM COMMITMENT PLEDGE has our/my permission to tryout for the 2014-15 OHS/OMS Cheer Squad. We have reviewed all the requirements and team code of conduct. We fully understand the yearlong commitment our family is making. We have also reviewed the list of anticipated expenses and are aware of the financial obligation we must assume. If selected, we agree to adhere to the OHS/OMS cheerleading rules and regulations and those of Oologah Schools. (Parent/Guardian signature & date) (Student signature & date) ****PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN WITH INFORMATION FORMS & $10.00 TROUT FEE.
Oologah-Talala High School Athletic Training / Sports Medicine Department Student-Athlete Traveling Information Form Athlete Information: Please Print Name: Class of: Gender: M F Date of Birth: / / Age: Parent / Guardian Information: Mother s Name Mother s Work # ( ) Employer Mother s Cell / Pager # ( ) Father s Name Father s Work # ( ) Employer Father s Cell / Pager # ( ) Street Address County: City State Zip Code Home Phone: ( ) Alternate Emergency Contact Person: Daytime Phone:( ) Athlete Medical Information: 1. Are you allergic to any type of medication? Y / N List: 2. List any other allergies: 3. Do you take medications regularly? Y / N List: 4. Do you take medicine for emergency use? Y / N List: 5. Date of last tetanus shot: 6. During athletic participation, do you wear: glasses? Y / N contacts? Y / N dental appliance? Y / N 7. Do you have asthma? Y / N If so, do you use an inhaler? Y / N What kind? Directions for use: 8. Do you have any other medical conditions? Y / N List: 9. Have you ever experienced a concussion, spine or other head injury? Y / N Explain. Physician Information: Family Physician: Phone: Hospital Preference: Insurance Information Insurance Company Name: Policy Name & # (or Group Number) TREATMENT CONSENT/AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION AND RECORDS Medical Authorization As the parents or legal guardian of this student athlete I grant permission for treatment deemed necessary for a condition arising during or affecting participation in sports, including medical or surgical treatment recommended by a medical doctor. I understand that every effort will be made to contact me prior to treatment. Permission is also granted to the athletic trainer to provide minor or emergency treatment to the student athlete. This treatment includes those outlined in the state licensure. Also, permission is granted to release medical information to the school and the athletic trainer. Risk of Injury We acknowledge and understand that there is a risk of injury in athletic participation. We understand that the student-athlete will be under the supervision and direction of a WCPSS athletic coach. We agree to follow the rules of the sport and the instructions of the coach in order to reduce the risk of injury to the student and other athletes. However, we acknowledge and understand that neither the coach nor the WCPSS can eliminate the risk of injury in sports. Injuries may and do occur. Sports injuries can be severe and in some cases may result in permanent disability or even death. We freely, knowingly, and willfully accept and assume the risk of injury that might occur from participation in athletics. Student (Signature): Date: Parent/Guardian Signature): Date: