NAME GRADE ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHEERLEADERS 2016-2017 YOUR CHEERLEADER PACKET CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION HEADINGS: 1. COVER PAGE 2. ADULT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION AND SIGN UP SHEET 3. CODE OF CONDUCT 4. PERMISSION AND MEDICAL SLIP 5. ACADEMIC STUDIES 6. SUPPORTING ATHLETICS 7. PUBLIC RELATIONS 8. ELIGIBILITY 9. EXHIBITION/PERFORMANCE 10. STUNTING 11. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT 12. COMMUNICATION 13. DISIPLINARY POLICY 14. TRANSPORTATION 15. COMMITMENT 16. CANCELLATIONS 17. PRACTICE AND GAME SCHEDULE 18. FUNDRAISING 19. TEAM COMPOSITION 20. PRACTICE 21. UNIFORM 22. COST Please sign this page and return it along with the following forms: Cover Page, Code of Conduct, Permission and Medical Slip, volunteer, and uniform accessories, to the school office by Oct. 12th This will act as confirmation that your student wants to be a cheerleader providing there is a coach and that you have read the information in the packet and agree to all rules, procedures, and fees. PARENT(S) NAME DATE DATE
CHEERLEADERS ADULT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SIGN-UP CHEER TEAM PARENT: would work with the Sports Director and coach to help with but not limited to the following: a. Will get information out to the team through e-mail or phone call when necessary. b. would make sure all handouts were given to the girls. If they are absent, make sure the girl was given a call and also speak to the parent(s). c. if possible, will try to get pictures taken of the team at games for the yearbook or ask parents to take pictures and send in copies. d. will ask for volunteers when needed. UNIFORM PARENT: will attend the first practice for try ons and distribution of skirts and vests. a. will distribute poms, gym bags with proper name tags b. will make sure all orders of socks, briefs, body suits are given to the correct girl. If any item(s) have to be returned due to wrong size, damage, etc. you will let the Sports Director know before returning them. PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME NEXT TO THE POSITION and send into school or with the registration forms. I would like to volunteer for the following positions: CHEER TEAM PARENT UNIFORM PARENT
UNIFORM ACCESSORIES New Cheerleaders: will need to order the items below. We have samples of each to try on. Returning Cheerleaders: will need to try those items on at home before you fill out the form below. Once items have been ordered, they belong to the cheerleader. Body suit Briefs Socks (shoe size needed) Current shoe size: ( must complete) Check off I do not need the above items I need the following: Body suit last year size Briefs last year size Socks - shoe size I am new and will need body suit, briefs and socks Any questions contact: Terry DeVito (540) 752-0492 devitot.sfas@gmail.com
NVJCYO BASKETBALL / CHEERLEADER CODE OF CONDUCT At No Time, May A Spectator: -- Approach an official, timekeeper or scorekeeper in a confrontational manner. -- Enter the playing court area. Spectators are to remain in the bleachers. -- Engage in unsportsmanlike conduct, including negative cheering, yelling or distracting during free -- Allow his/her young children to roam free or play pickup ball at any facility, including but not limited to the playing court, on top of or under bleachers, in hallways, foyers, restrooms, on stages, on Parish grounds or in parking lots. -- Smoke, eat or drink in any gym. -- Congregate in the playing area, near team benches, or in foyer areas of any gym after a game has completed. I/We have read the above code of conduct and I/we agree to abide by its terms. I/we am/are aware that failure to abide by the above terms may result in disciplinary action by the NVJCYO, which may include, but not be revoked. Parent/Guardian Signature (PRINT) Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature (PRINT) Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date Players Signature (PRINT) Date Players Signature Date
Email address: PERMISSION AND MEDICAL SLIP Address City/State Zip Mobile Phone Work Phone Safety: As the participant, I agree to follow all procedures, safety precautions, and rules and regulations set forth by the Diocese and the Parish. Signature of Participant Date Parental Permission and Liability Release: As parent/legal guardian of the participant named above, I give my permission to participate fully in Cheerleaders from Oct. 10, 2016 to April 2016 Name of Sport Start Date End Date I agree to indemnify and hereby release the The Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington and his successors in office, as well as the Catholic Diocese of Arlington and all Diocesan clergy, employees, volunteers, and participating parishes and schools from any and all liability, claims, demands for personal injury, sickness and death, as well as property damage and expenses of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred by the undersigned of the participant resulting sport/event (including transportation to and from the sport/event). Furthermore, I, on behalf of the participant hereby assume all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, damage, and expenses ade Informed Consent to Medical Treatment: I request that in my absence the above-named minor be admitted to any hospital or medical facility for diagnosis and treatment. I request and authorize physicians, dentists, and staff, duly licensed as Doctors of Medicine or Doctors of Dentistry or other such licensed technicians or nurses, to perform any diagnostic procedures, treatment procedures, operative procedures and x-ray treatment of the above minor. I have not been given a guarantee as to the results of examination or treatment. I authorize the hospital or medical facility to dispose of any specimen or tissue taken from the above-named minor. I assume full responsibility for all costs of such treatment. Further, should it be necessary for the participant to return home due to medical, discipli transportation home and any costs related thereto. Photo: marketing purposes. Parents/guardians who do not wish their child to be photographed or filmed should notify the Office of Youth Ministry in writing. Emergency Contact: Relationship: First and Last Name Phone Number: (H) (C) (W) Health Information: sport /event? List medical conditions, or if none, write NONE the above Are there any known allergies including any allergies to medicine: Physician and Medical Insurance: Primary Health Provider: Phone Number Insurance Company: Policy Number and I freely execute this Acknowledgement with full knowledge of its content. Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian Date
2016 WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT The 2016 White House Christmas ornament honors the administration of Herbert Hoover, who served as the thirty-first president of the United States from 1929 to 1933. It is inspired by the fire engines that responded to the 1929 Christmas Eve fire at the White House and the toy trucks presented to children by the Hoovers the following Christmas. On December 24, 1929, the White House was filled with Christmas cheer when traditional festivities got underway. President and Mrs. Herbert Hoover were entertaining his staff and their children at the party while the Marine Band played carols. The drama began when Chief Usher Ike Hoover whispered t President Hoover rose from the dinner allowed, while First Lady Lou Hoover, informed of the blaze, calmly supervised the party. The four-alarm fire brought nineteen engine companies and four truck companies to the White House. One hundred and thirty firefighters began to battle the blaze. The bitter cold temperatures froze some of the hoses. By about 10:30 p.m., the fire was extinguished. Fire Chief George Watson reported that excessive heat from a blocked chimney flue or defective electric wiring had caused pamphlets stored in the attic to ignite, and fire had spread quickly. The four-alarm fire brought nineteen engine companies and four truck companies to the White House. One hundred and thirty firefighters began to battle the blaze. The bitter cold temperatures froze some of the hoses. By about 10:30 p.m., the fire was extinguished. Fire Chief George Watson reported that excessive heat from a blocked chimney flue or defective electric wiring had caused pamphlets stored in the attic to ignite, and fire had spread quickly. Congress would soon pass a special appropriation to rebuild the uninsured office wing. The Charles H. Tompkins Company of Washington, D.C., completed the work and Hoover and his aides moved back into the remodeled West Wing on April 14, 1930. ******************************************************************************** PLEASE PRINT Profit per ornament of $3.00 goes directly to the Sports Program Each Ornament $20.00 2016 White House Ornament Order Form Name: Grade: Phone: Email: Quantity: x $20.00 = Total amount enclosed: Make checks payable to: St. Francis of Assisi Memo: WH Ornaments Due date for all orders: Nov. 9th For those who participate in basketball or cheerleading - $3.00 per ornament will be applied to your fund raiser account. Note: The purchasing of ornaments does NOT apply to the school fundraiser fee of $150.00 Thank you for your participation in the St. Francis Sports Program
ACADEMIC STUDIES PRINCIPLES OF CHEERLEADING process should not be compromised by participation in the sport. SUPPORTING ATHLETICS A successful program will be focused on creating a cooperative spirit between the squad, and other spirit groups in the parish because athletic involvement is of primary importance to a cheerleading squad. The squad will assist in creating an atmosphere of spirit and support throughout the school and community. It will also encourage and coordinate direct crowd involvement at athletic events. PUBLIC RELATIONS A cheerleading squad has the responsibility to uphold, to reflect and to project goals, ideals and image of the school/parish community. They act as representatives of their parish. ELIGIBILITY A student is eligible to participate in Cheerleading if he/she is enrolled in grades 3 rd 8 th and enrolled in and attending, either your parish school or religious education program. Children may not participate in parishes other than their own, unless there is no team for their grade/gender. They must contact the Sports Dir. if they wish to play on another parish team. EXHIBITION/PERFORMANCE Cheerleaders, like other student athletes, need to be recognized for their achievements and is often intangible and even more difficult to recognize. An exhibition may be the single area where a squad can work as a team towards a tangible goal. Personal achievements in preparation for an exhibition can be highly motivating for a student athlete. The St. Francis Cheerleaders participate in the NVJCYO Sports League. The web site is www.nvjcyo.org. In the past, we have participated in a league competition. Several years ago, the league changed the competition to an EXHIBITION. It is set up as a high school competition but without the judges. The teams are allowed to cheer, dance, chant, stunt or a combination of all. The purpose is for the teams to do their very best and have fun. The teams receive individual certificates and awards. As stated in the Principles of Cheerleading, cheerleaders need to be recognized for their outstanding achievements and successes. Preparation for the exhibition can be highly motivating for the student athlete. All cheerleaders are invited to perform. There may be extra practices for the exhibition. The practices will be mandatory. Any cheerleader, who is unable to attend every exhibition practice, will not be able to participate in the Exhibition.
STUNTING When done properly, stunting is safe. All cheerleaders will be instructed in stunt safety constant contact with the flyer. This is in addition to the main bases on either side of the flyer. No basket tosses will be performed. The only time a flyer may not have contact with a base is when doing a cradle dismount. Cradles will only be performed from the shoulder level. All cheerleaders must be qualified by the coach before they will be permitted to stunt. Those who are not currently qualified will be required to perform drills and will begin with basic stunting and progress to more difficult stunts. If any cheerleader has a physical limitation, please advise the coach immediately, in writing, so that they may be accommodated. Please be specific about what the cheerleader may or may not do. Cheerleaders will be rotated through various stunting positions. The rotation will be based upon ability. For safety reasons, it will be impossible for every cheerleader to be rotated through every position. Your cooperation and patience is appreciated. If a cheerleader is talking or not paying attention at practice, they will not be permitted to stunt. Any cheerleader disrupting practice, especially during stunting, will be subject to disciplinary policy. Side conversations and joking around during stunt practice puts the cheerleader and their teammates at great risk. In addition, it slows down practice and the cheerleader will not learn what she needs to know. Please discuss the stunting policy, before signing, to alleviate any confusion or potential hurt feelings. PRACTICE AND GAME SCHEDULE Practice will be TBA. Games will begin in December. The teams we will be cheering for will vary each week. Our squad will cheer for both the boys and the girls middle school teams. Game schedule will be e-mailed to each family by Monday of that week. If the game schedule allows us to plan 2 or more weekends in advance, we will do so. 4 th and 5 th grade teams are instructional teams. Their games are in smaller gyms. Cheerleaders will not be cheering below the middle school level. PARENT INVOLVEMENT calls, car pooling, organizing frequent gatherings for the squad, community services, pep rallies, sign-making and various other projects. Nothing can help a team as much as supportive parents. Please sign up on the volunteer form attached.
COMMUNICATION The fastest way to get information back and forth is email. The coach, team parent and sports director will need to have your e-mail address. Only information pertinent to the team/parish/school will be sent through e-mail CHECK YOUR E EMAIL AT LEAST 2 TIMES A DAY. Once the games begin, it will be important to check to see if there are any changes etc. Occasionally, handouts will be given to your athlete. The handout, school newsletter and email will be the best way to give you the information quickly. DISIPLINARY POLICY In the event of misbehavior requiring disciplinary action or any offense deemed worthy of reprimand by the coach, the following steps will be taken: 1. First Offense A verbal warning will be given and charted 2. Second Offense A written warning will be sent home 3. Third Offense A conference will be scheduled between the coach, position on the squad. TRANSPORTATION e practices and games on time. In the past, carpools have been formed. Most of our games are in northern Virginia and require a bit of traveling. Directions to the games will be given to the girls. There must be a parent responsible for each cheerleader at all games. If you are sending your child with another parent, please make sure they are aware of any medical conditions that they might have or any information they might require in the event of an emergency. CANCELLATIONS Parents should come into the gym to make sure the coach has arrived. If any unforeseen circumstance prevents the coach(s) from arriving at practice on time, each student from the school must sign themselves into daycare. THERE WILL BE NO PRACTICING UNLESS THE COACH IS PRESENT. In the event that a game is cancelled, an email will be sent to all squad members. PRACTICES AND GAMES RESPONSIBILITIES 1. All team members and parents will be respectful to coaches, teammates, teams we are cheering for and opposing teams. 2. Cheerleaders must be at each game 30 minutes prior to tip-off time. This time is necessary to warm-up and make last minute changes. 3. Shoes other than indoor cheerleading sneakers will also be required for any out door training. 4. At practice and games, all hair long enough to be neatly pulled up should
be pulled into a single high ponytail. There will be no make-up, jewelry (except post earrings no dangles) gum, food or drinks allowed anywhere in the facility. 5. nsure a safe practice and game environment. Bad attitudes, unexcused absences, leaving early, not listening/participating and private conversations will not be tolerated. If a cheerleader is unable to attend practice, the coach must be notified, by the parent the night before. If a student becomes ill during the day and is sent home from school early, a phone call to the coach would be appreciated. If a child sustained an injury (sprained wrist, etc.) and is able to attend school, she is required to attend practice and either observe or participate depending on the injury. FUND RAISING It is the St. Francis philosophy that no child be excluded from the sports program due to financial restrictions. It is no secret however, that cheerleading is an expensive sport. In keeping with our philosophy, we are looking for ways to lower the cost of participation as we continue to develop. In order to meet these goals, we are looking towards a squad supply of uniforms, poms, training and safety equipment as well as funds for sponsoring the team and its members in furthering the program. By working together as a TEAM and participating in fund raisers, we can achieve these goals. TEAM COMPOSITION The Saint Francis of Assisi parish sports director and respective coaches have sole discretion on team composition and player placement. The parish sports director and the placement. PRACTICE Practice is mandatory with exceptions scheduled school event, sickness, scheduled church event and any pre-planned trips). This is important because unlike other sports, cheerleading does not have substitutes. Every member of the team has an important part to the routine and /or stunt or cheer. UNIFORM Each female cheerleader will wear a body suit, briefs, vest, skirt, socks and shoes. The Cheerleading program will provide each squad member with the following: 1. cheer skirt 2. cheer vest 3. poms 1 set (2) 4. cheer bag with ID tag ALL ABOVE ITEMS WILL BE RETURNED TO THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AT THE END OF THE SEASON.
The uniform must be cared for according to the directions inside. The poms and gym bag must be returned in good condition. If any above items are not returned, the parent(s) is responsible for the cost of replacing the item(s). The item(s) or cost of item(s) must be received by the Sports Director before that student can participate in any other St. Francis sponsored sport. Parents must purchase the following accessories from the sports program: 1. body suit $18.00 2. briefs $ 9.00 3. socks $ 5.00 Total $32.00 If a body suit, briefs and /or socks fit from the previous year, you do not have to purchase again. COST: Registration and Accessories: charged to your FACTS account. Registration $100.00 Body suits $18.00 Briefs $9.00 Socks $5.00 Total: $132.00 Shoes - White, supportive shoes to be purchased by parents If payment is a concern, please contact me as soon as possible.