Hello Parents! We would like to officially welcome you to the Lakota Stallions Cheerleading Organization. We are so happy you have joined our family! We are looking forward to another great year of cheering for our favorite football players in a time honored family tradition! We have many exciting new things planned to teach the cheerleaders this year while providing a fun, Christian environment ideal for learning the fundamentals of cheerleading while teaching the sportsmanship first philosophy. Our goal is to not only build the child into an excellent cheerleader but to also focus on building excellent character within solid Christian values. We believe this will allow us to achieve the following: Helps each child to reach their full potential Enhances self confidence, self acceptance and self satisfaction Increases productivity and accomplishments Improves relationships Encourages others Contributes to success Prayer will be included at all practices and games. Breaks of 5 10 minutes during practice will be devoted to personal mentoring, virtues, and teaching good character qualities and Christian values with child and leader participation. We will focus on character habits such as: generosity, creativity, and respect. Our team puts in countless hours to make this a rewarding experience for all. Please consider donating your time as a volunteer coach or team mom. The difference you make in the life of a child is the most important and rewarding choice one can make. Our organization would not be possible without your selflessness. Thanks in advance for all your support! Go Stallions!
Required Participation Forms Attached you will find every document we need to allow your child to participate. Including: Medical Treatment & Transport Release Form Liability Waiver Form Cheer Rules Agreement Cheerleader Code of Virtue Agreement Parent/Guardian/Spectator Code of Virtue Agreement Please read them over carefully, fill them out, and return the forms today, the informational papers are for you to keep. We will also need: A copy of your child s birth certificate A copy of your child s final report card from the 2011 2012 school year You are responsible for turning these forms in to us. Failure to do so will prohibit your child from cheering until all forms are submitted. You will also be provided a copy of our Weekly Eligibility Feedback Form as well as a Letter for Teachers. We require these forms to be turned in during the 3 rd and 6 th week of the regular football season. We recommend making copies of this and turning them into your teacher in advance along with the explanation letter of why we require these forms. These forms will also be available on our website if you should need to print an additional copy. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding any of the above mentioned forms. I will be happy to assist you! Thank You for your support!
Stallions Cheerleaders Volunteer Opportunities Coach Time commitment: Tuesday and Thursday practices from 6 730, games on Saturdays, coach clinic, Picture Night and end of year banquet. Friday Practices may be added during the summer from 6 730. Responsibilities: Assist children in learning cheers, formations, supervise children at games while leading cheers, etc. Assistant Coach Time Commitment: Tuesday and Thursday practices from 6 730, games on Saturdays, coach clinic, Picture Night, and end of year banquet. Friday practices may be added during the summer from 6 730. Responsibilities: Assist children in learning cheers, formations, supervise children at games, assist head coach at games, etc. Team Mom Time Commitment: administrator of squad website (can be done from home), Games on Saturdays, and end of year banquet. Responsibilities: Maintain squad website, attendance at games, assist coaches with injured/sick children (if needed) during games, etc. Please contact me! I am interested in volunteering as a: Coach Assistant Coach Team Mom Name Cheerleaders Name Address Phone Number Email Address Best Contact Time
Lakota Stallions Football Cheerleading Organization Liability Waiver By signing this I understand that Lakota Stallions Football and Cheerleader Organization will hold no liability for any accidents or injuries that may occur during practice for or participation in any event or function that is not sanctioned or sponsored by Lakota Stallions Football and Cheerleader Organization. I further understand that Lakota Stallions Football and Cheerleader Organization will have no financial obligations to any outside Leagues, Associations or Competitions that are not sanctioned by Lakota Stallions Football and Cheerleader Organization. I, the parent(s) and/or legal guardian will be held fully responsible for any and all financial responsibilities that are incurred to participate in any outside competition or event. Printed Name of Child Printed Name of Team/Organization Stallions Cheerleaders Printed Name of Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date
Lakota Stallions Youth Football Cheerleaders 8080 Beckett Center Drive Suite #116 West Chester, OH 45069 513-860-5792 www.lakotastallions.com Medical Treatment and Transport Release I as parent/legal guardian of Please Print Please Print Child s Full Name, and in the event of a medical emergency to said child in my absence, I hereby grant permission for medical treatment of that emergency by qualified medical professionals and, if needed, transport of said child to the most appropriate medical facility. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Witness Signature Date Witness Print
Insurance Information Insurance Company Name of Insured Subscriber ID/Group number Card Number Plan Number Child Social Security # Other
CHEERLEADER VIRTUE CONTRACT FOR 2012 Grade Parents or guardian please read with cheerleader. I do hereby agree to abide by this Cheerleaders Contract as well as to the discretionary authority given by all authorized coaches in the program. Failure to follow the code or coaches instruction will be deemed grounds for disciplinary actions and or dismissal from the team. I commit to this Code of Virtue Cheerleader Code of Virtue Life Principles Learned Through Sports Because I am an example for others, I will try to live by the following Code. When I make mistakes, I will say that I am sorry and try to do better. As an individual: I will try my hardest in practice and in games. I will play by the rules. I will be kind to everyone, and will not call others names. As a member of a team: I will put the team ahead of myself. I will try to help everyone on the team be friends with each other. I will follow the team rules made by the coach. As a member of society: I will always try to set a good example for everyone who sees me. I will do my part to help others in my community and world.
1. I will respect all coaches at all times, calling them Coach, Sir, Mr., or Mrs. 2. I will work hard in school. I will turn in signed weekly school accountability reports on Thursday. This form will be filled out by your teacher and signed by your parents. Failure to turn in report will result in no cheering time during the first half of the next Saturday game. 3. I will respect and obey my parents/guardian. 4. I will respect referees and opponent cheerleaders and coaches at all times. 5. I will have sportsmanship and class as my number one priority in all games and practices. 6. If I have an unsportsmanlike event, it will result in my immediate removal from game, and could result in a one game suspension. If I am ejected from a game it will result in a league rule next week game suspension. If I have an unsportsmanlike event that is a result of poor interaction with a referee, it could result in my season long suspension. 7. I will not use profanity or gang talk, wear gang clothing, bandanas styles or colors, no real or fake tattoos, no earrings, etc. 8. I will encourage my teammates in a positive way, regardless of circumstances. 9. I will attend all scheduled events, practices and games. If unable to do so, I will contact my coach beforehand. If I have an unexcused absence, it will result in loss of cheering time. 10. Three (3) absences or tardiness, or one (1) unexcused absence will result in the cheerleader being benched for the first half of the next scheduled game. Four (4) absences or tardiness will require being benched for an entire game. 11. I will respect, protect and maintain my equipment. I will never throw or damage my poms or any other piece of equipment or uniform. This could result in a suspension. 12. I will conduct myself in a way that presents a positive image of the Stallions/Saints of Mason and myself on and off the field. 13. I will put my name on any water bottle or personal items I bring to practice or games.
Cheerleaders Code of Virtue Contract I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Cheerleaders Code of Virtue, and that I have read and explained this contract to my child. The cheerleader agrees to abide by the outlines of this contract as well as any other rule or decision deemed necessary by the decision of the cheer board. Cheerleaders Printed Name Cheerleaders Signature Date Parents Printed Name Parents Signature Date ****************************Administrative Use Only***************************** Squad Assignment Coach Assignment Received and verified by Date
CHEERLEADER PARENT/GUARDIAN/SPECTATOR CONTRACT YEAR 2012 Grade Position The Stallion/Saint Program has a history of being the best, in providing a positive Sportsmanship environment for our players. Our program is bigger than any one player, coach or parent/guardian/spectator. We require the following: Code of Virtue Life Principles Learned Through Sports Because I am a role model and have the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference in the lives of others, I commit to this Code. I will take responsibility and appropriate actions when I fail to live up to it. As an individual: I will develop my skills to the best of my ability and give my best effort in practice and competition. I will compete within the spirit and letter of the rules of my sport. I will respect the dignity of every human being, and will not be abusive or dehumanizing of anyone either as an athlete or as a fan. As a member of a team: I will place team goals ahead of personal goals. I will be a positive influence on the relationships on the team. I will follow the team rules established by the coach. As a member of society: I will display caring and honorable behavior off the field and be a positive influence in my community and world. I will give of my time, skills, and money as I am able for the betterment of my community and world.
1. Encourage members of both teams. 2. Keep all comments positive. 3. Only Cheerleaders, coaches, directors, and team moms are allowed on the field, no exceptions 4. Leave the coaching to the coaches. If you have suggestions or would like to coach next year s squad please volunteer. 5. Criticizing the officials, coaches, opponents or fans will not be tolerated at all. Abusive language or cursing will not be tolerated. This is youth sports, everyone makes mistakes. 6. Any parent or spectator that is tossed from any game will have an automatic one week suspension from practice and game and will be suspended for the season on second offense. 7. Any parent or spectator that threatens an official will be suspended for the season. He can be reinstated the next year and will be on probation for that year. 8. Any parent or spectator that has a penalty flag thrown on him in any game for un-sportsmanship like conduct must leave the sideline and no longer attend that game and will receive a 1 week suspension from practice and the next game. Second like flag in the season for that parent will result in being suspended for the season. 9. Should a problem arise parents/guardians will be asked to tone it done. Failure to heed warning will result in their child being removed from the game. The cheerleader will be allowed back on the field when the parent/guardian leaves the field. 10. Being unsupportive, creating unnecessary drama or stirring controversy is grounds for dismissal from the program. 11. Do not beg or suggest calls to the referees. Sportsmanship and class will be displayed. No one is to directly question the referees for any referees call. 12. Any parent or spectator who threatens, attacks, or shows any anger or aggression towards a referee will be expelled from the program. Our young players will be watching your actions. 13. You are responsible for all family members and friends attending the games to watch your child. They are expected to follow the same rules. 14. No smoking or alcoholic beverages on the fields or parking areas at practices or games or any event. 15. Help make this a positive and fun experience for all.
16. Report any violations to head coach or directors. Get involved. 17. Supply the head coach of your squad with written information of any and all medical or behavior situations of your child. Give the head coach any inhalers or EPI pens in a zip lock bag with child s name to be held for emergency s during entire season. Notify us if you are a certified or licensed medical professional. 18. In the event of an emergency or injury, the cheerleader will be evaluated by the coach and team mom, if head injury or broken limb is suspected the cheerleader will not be moved and emergency crews will be called. 19. It is your responsibility to make sure your child gets to every practice on time and is picked up when practice is over. If there is a reason you can t personally get there on time please car pool or make other arrangements for the benefit of the team. Practices start sharply at 6:00pm-7:30pm. 20. Place your child s name on all water bottles 21. All families will be scheduled and responsible to work all games and when needed at practice this includes and is not limited to supplying snacks for your squad, donating ice and water during hot summer weather, etc. 22. Dogs or any pets not permitted at practices, games, or any Stallion/Saint event. 23. All Stallion/Saints property is Copy Right and Licensed including but not limited to names or anything describing the Stallions/Saints Organization, Lakota Stallions/Mason Saints, Stallions, Saints, The Stallions/Saints, Stallions/Saints Football etc. and the private Stallion/Saints Logo established June 21, 2010. The private Stallion/Saints Logo is the only logo to be used after June 21st 2010 except on helmets. Any use of any of the above, but not limited to the above, without being Licensed through the Stallions is not allowed and will be punishable by law. Spirit wear can only be purchased through approved vendors. These vendors can be made available to you by contacting the Director/ Assistant Director. 24. No team is permitted to conduct a team fundraiser for their team. All fundraisers are for the benefit of the league and all teams in the league. All fundraisers are organized by the league only. 25. I have read, understand, and except the Gambling rule in the SFL rules. These are available on our website. 26. Once school starts the cheerleaders are required to turn in a progress school report every Thursday signed by their teacher and parent. The purpose is to teach the players and parents that school comes before football/cheerleading. If a teacher does not fill out or sign this progress school report the report is still to be turned in every Thursday night with a parent signature. Failure to turn in this report will result in that cheerleader not cheering in the first half of the next game. 27. Coaches, Directors, and Team Parent Representatives, put in countless hours to make sure that values, virtues, and life skills are taught along with teaching Team Play Concept. Team Play Concept puts the team above and ahead of each individual player. There will be zero tolerance of any behavior to the contrary by any one. Examples are: and not limited to, coaching any player differently than how the coach or organization is coaching, encouraging any action different than those in this contract, and paying
cheerleaders cash or offering any cash like gift for performance on the field during games or at practice and etc.
Parent/Guardian Spectator Code of Virtue Contract I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Parent/Guardian/Spectator code of virtue contract and that I have read and understand what my expectations are as a Parent/Guardian/Spectator within the Lakota Stallions Cheerleading Organization. Policy Enforcement: 1. Individuals may be given one warning for inappropriate activity. 2. Individuals that continue any inappropriate activity will be asked to leave the fields and the cheerleader will be removed from the game until the parent/guardian/spectator has left. 3. Other sanctions as deemed necessary may be enforced, including permanent ban. I have read and accept all of the above parent/guardian spectator rules I have read and accept all SFL rules including the Gambling rule. THIS MUST BE SIGNED AS A CONDITION OF YOUR CHILD S PARTICIPATION Agreed: Date Parent/Guardian Signature Parent/Guardian Signature ******************************Administrative Use Only************************ Squad Assignment Coach Assignment Received and Verified By Date
Lakota Stallions Cheerleading Rules and Contract 1. Practices begin the third (3rd) Tuesday of July; practices are twice a week in one location for all cheerleaders. Practice times are determined by the Director and are scheduled between the hours of 6 8:30pm; there are no team practices after dark. Practices last thru the regular football season, as well as thru the playoff season with the season ending the 1 st week of November (no later than the 2 nd week of November depending on how the dates fall). Practices will usually be reduced to once per week during playoff season with an extra practice only for the week of the Super Bowl (totaling 2 practices for that week). 2. The registration fee includes: uniforms (Vest, Skirt, Bloomers, Shoes, Hair Bow, Pom Poms) and liability insurance. No uniform will be ordered until all fees are paid in full. 3. No changes or alterations to uniforms are acceptable without approval. Cheerleaders must obtain approval from the Team Coach prior to making any alterations to the uniforms. 4. It is of the Cheer Board s discretion the placement of the cheerleading squads with the football teams. 5. A cheerleader who has a sibling on one of the football or cheer teams may move up or down 2 grade levels. Siblings will need to provide a copy of their birth certificate prior to approval. 6. Absences will be excused for all school functions that are for the grade level of the cheerleader, religious functions and illness. An unexcused absence will prevent a cheerleader from cheering or performing at the following game. 7. It is mandatory for cheerleaders to attend all practices to its entirety and behave in an orderly and respectful manner.
8. Late arrival to games and practices of 15 minutes or more is considered an unexcused absence. An unexcused absence will prevent a cheerleader from cheering or performing during the 1 st and/or 2 nd quarter of the following game. 9. If a cheerleader has an emergency that will cause her to be absent from a practice or game, it is mandatory to notify your Team Coach or Assistant Coach to make timely adjustments for the team. 10. All cheerleaders must be dressed alike to cheer or to perform. No jewelry (earrings are allowed); blue jeans, skirts, dresses, or tight clothing is allowed due to safety reasons. 11. Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from any activities involving the team. Written consent is required before any cheerleader is permitted to leave with someone other than parent/guardian. 12. There must be at least one parent or legally appointed guardian within the gate of the premises the entire time of each game or the cheerleader will not be allowed to perform on the field. This is for safety reasons. 13. All cheerleaders will be notified of cancellations due to inclement weather. All cheerleader games and practices are cancelled usually when the football games and practices are cancelled. 14. It is mandatory that parents help with the field duties during the dates and times that are specified for the team. Parents will be notified of those dates and times. 15. All parents and/or guardians must conduct themselves in a good sportsmanship like manner at all times. 16. Parent participation is greatly encouraged. Get to know your coaches. If you have any suggestions, please speak to your Head Coach.
Attendance Policy Regular attendance is critical for both the cheerleader and the squad as a whole. Many of our cheers are done in formations, if one cheerleader is missing then ALL of the cheerleaders on the squad will be affected as they will not be able to form the formation. This is very unfair to the cheerleaders who are committing their time. The following attendance procedures are firm, and should be complied with for participation in this organization. It is mandatory that cheerleaders attend all practices to its entirety. Absences will only be considered EXCUSED for the following reasons: o Illness o Death o Religious functions o Pre approved vacations o School functions that are grade appropriate for the cheerleader Tardiness will not be tolerated. Tardiness is defined as arriving at a practice or game after the specified time or leaving before the end of a practice or game. Three (3) absences or tardiness, or one (1) unexcused absence will result in the cheerleader being benched for the first half of the next scheduled game. Four (4) absences or tardiness will require being benched for an entire game. The cheerleader subject to disciplinary action must attend the game to support her team. Failure to comply could result in dismissal from the program. In the event that you will be absent the following procedure is to be used: o Call your head coach o Provide an explanation of absence Conflicts with other extra curricular activities will not be excused, please schedule accordingly so that the cheerleader is not committed to multiple activities on the same evening. When dropping off/picking up your cheerleader from a game or practice the parent is REQUIRED to sign the cheerleader in and out with the designated attendance person. This is for safety reasons; we want to ensure that our cheerleaders have gone home with the person who brought them and that they are accounted for. If you choose to not sign your child in/out this will result in an unexcused absence as we have no proof that they actually attended.
Cheerleading Rules Contract and Agreement I the parent/guardian of the below named cheerleader hereby agree to abide by all Squad and Cheer Rules as set forth in the Lakota Stallions Cheerleading Rules and Contract. Child s Printed Name Date: / / Parent/Guardian Signature Date: / / Parent/Guardian Signature Date: / / I have read and acknowledged the Attendance policy. I understand that this is considered my notice of the policies, and that no exceptions will be made. I agree to abide by these policies. Parent/Guardian Signature Date: / / Parent/Guardian Signature Date: / / *************************Administrative Use Only********************* Squad Assignment Coach Assignment Received and Verified By Date Lakota Stallions Cheerleading Organization
Photo Release I grant permission to the Lakota Stallions Cheerleading Organization to use any and all photos taken of my child during any cheer practice/ game/ event to be shared on the Lakota Stallions official website or any other affiliated site. Cheerleaders Name: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: ***********************Administrative Use Only************************ Squad Assignment Coach Assignment Received and verified by Date