Livonia Orioles Cheer 2017 Parent s Meeting
Introductions Cheerleading Directors: Lesley Boley, Jodi Svoboda Cheer Coaches Flag - Debbie Kelly Freshman Jenny Hixson, Angela Papazian J.V. Amanda Hall, Kristine Alongi-Rivera Varsity Rachel Perry, Bridget Makila, Jenn Dewar Jr. Cheer Coaches Flag Kayla Varilone, Bella Dewar Freshman Anna Cohan, Madi Richards, Bella Alvarado J.V. Emily Ferguson, Emily Schettenhelm Varsity - Sydney Babcock, Julia Hattley, Lindsey Smith, Paige Yessler Junior coaches will help teach pom/cheer routines Team moms will help coordinate activities Football and Unit Directors Jerry Tiernan, Joe Boley, Bob Labar and Matt Jones (Please visit www.livoniaorioles.com for contact information)
Practice Facilities Our new practice facility now located on Buchanan Rd., East of Hubbard between 5 mile and 6 mile Roads. (known as Buchanan Elementary School Livonia) Map 16400 Hubbard St. Livonia, MI 48154 Watch for text alerts for alternate cheer practice location on days with inclement weather. Upcoming Dates May 15th Cheer Uniform Fitting July 17 th, 18 th, 19th Cheer Camp / Cheer Pack Handout July 31 st First Practice Day August 2 nd Raffle Drawing and Practice @ Bentley Field August 4 th Orioles Pool Party @ Castle Garden Pool Club August 5th Bentley Clean up August 6 th Cheer For The Cure August 7 th Picture Day
Fundraiser info Orioles Raffle What: Each football player or cheerleader is required to sell 20 raffle tickets @ $5 each. Families with 2 or more children will be asked to sell 30 raffle tickets. Payment for raffle tickets is due upfront when tickets are picked up. Prizes: First $1,000 Second $750 Third $500 Forth $250 When: Ticket stubs due must be turned in at cheer camp July 19th. Drawing is August 2nd 6pm at Bentley Field where practice will be held that day. Do NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN $$$$$
Fundraiser s Concession Stand Start-up - $10 Each family is asked to donate $10 to help with the cost in starting up of the concession stand goods and supplies. *Donations are collected at any time by Team Mom s and/or Concession Directors
Oriole Spirit Wear Online Store This year we are going to be using an online store for orders follow link on: www.livoniaorioles.com #1 Store Open Date: Now #1 Store Close Date: June 5 th #2 Store Open date: June 19th #2 Store Close Date: August 7 th ONLY #1 ORDER DATE GUARANTEED for 1 st GAME Questions please email Heather Flack at: theflacks05@gmail.com
Volunteers Needed The Oriole s Program needs volunteers like you to help our athlete s! Digital Picture Takers: Take pictures at practice, games, and events. Submit to Webmaster to be put on the Oriole website. Yearbook Staff: One parent per squad (JV Cheer, Freshman Football to coordinate pictures and write ups.) Spirit wear: Heather Flack email: theflacks05@gmail.com **Field Directors: Run home games by organizing volunteers. Organize volunteers and attend weigh-ins at away games. Concession Manager: Heather Flack and Heather Pac **Need Concession Workers for every home game
Volunteers Needed Our organization cannot exist without the volunteer efforts of our parents. All Football and Cheer Parents are EXPECTED to help in some way. Our minimum standards for helping out is 3 volunteer assignments per season. Please click on the Volunteer link at LivoniaOrioles.com to sign up. You can volunteer for: concessions, announcing, spotters, chain gang and much much more! LINKS TO BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE: www.livoniaorioles.com *According to WLJFL rules, families that do not Volunteer lose their veteran status for the following year.
Orioles Website Check us out Everything you need is just a click away www.livoniaorioles.com Contact Information, updated Schedule, Calendar, Forms, Maps, Pictures and Links to all up to date Information.
Uniform & Cheer Pack Orioles Cheer Uniform: Deposit $100 (Deposit check required uniform pickup, refunded upon return) Shell (Top Orioles Cheer Uniform) Skirt (Orioles Cheer Uniform) Orioles Cheer Bag: Bag Rental Deposit $30 or Can be purchased to keep for $30 Orioles Cheer Pack: (cost $140) Includes to keep: Cheer Shoes Black Long Sleeve Bodysuit Black Short Black Dance Pants Event t-shirts Game day Bow/Competition Bow Embroidered Jacket/Hoodie Rain poncho Cheer Camp *Cheer Pack - all pack items given out at camp
Cheer Bag Always wear complete Uniform on game days - Shell (Top) - Skirt (boy shorts under) - Game Day Bow - No-Show White Socks - Cheer Shoes - WATER bottle - (NO: Jewelry or Nail Polish on Game Days) ALWAYS bring everything with you in your cheer bag to games. Coaches will advise on dress attire as a unit based on weather, which may change through-out the game, so make sure you have it with you if your not wearing it. Cheer Jacket Yoga Pants Long Sleeve Body Suit Rain Jacket Hoodie WATER bottle Other item to consider keeping in cheer bags: Band-Aids Hair Ties Sun Block Bug Spray Practices Dress/Items: Shorts (Sweet Pants) Tee-shirt (Long Sleeve or Sweat Shirts) Tennis Shoes (not cheer shoes-only for games) NO: Jeans, skirts, skorts, string tank tops, or Jewelry of any kind. Hair MUST be pulled back off face. *Please Do not get cheerleaders ears pierced anytime between May-November for safety reasons. *Please note WATER is the only drink allowed at practice and at games.
Frequently Asked Questions? Common Questions -Attendance Rules? - we need you present. -What to bring/wear? - fully packed cheer bag. -Practice Field Drop Off? - girls should not bring friends. -Placement Position, Line Rotation? - determined by coaches. -Injuries - 2 minute rest rule. -Weather - we cheer in the rain! Where you can find the Answers *Our Website *Weekly Squad Emails *Your Coach *Cheer Coordinator/FB Directors
Coaches Communication Our Primary form of communication: Weekly Email from Coaches and Website: www.livoniaorioles.com Team Parents Briefing-AUGUST Team Rules/Consequences Team Expectations Q & A 24 Hour Temper Rule Coaches 1 st - Directors 2 nd Please NEVER address concerns to the JR coaches Please Be Available by cell during all Practices & Games! Thank you! (If your number changes please inform coaches immediately)
Parental Communication Be respectful of other parents Coaching from the Bleachers Participation & Crowd Response Attitude & Effort Unconditional Love Show your support, not your displeasure
Keep it in Perspective 82% of student athletes say their parents are too aggressive in the stands. Only 10 of every 12,000 high school athletes go on to play collegiately. 75% of kids quit athletics by the age of 16, citing parental pressure as the #1 reason. There is a lot more money available with academics than athletics!
The Worldwide Web 50% of athletic discipline issues last year began with theses icons. Livonia Orioles Official Facebook Website is used for informational purposes only! Wall posts are allowed provided they are positive and not of a personal or individual nature.
Sportsmanship If you wish for our Coaches to teach good sportsmanship, YOU should promote it yourself. Please show your support and not your displeasure. Please note the LJAL has a strict rule of NO alcohol at fields, games or events of any kind. Thank you for your attendance this evening and your kind and continued support.