2012-2013 STS Cheerleading Season
RESPONSIBILITY SPIRIT LEADERSHIP 1/26/2012 Dear Students and Parents, The words above represent what a STS cheerleading is all about. We expect our cheerleaders to exhibit these qualities at all times. Having positive attitudes, following rules, showing respect, following directions, showing school spirit, and being the best middle school student one can be are all a big part of being a St. Timothy s cheerleader. When all of these things are in place, all involved have a more positive experience with cheerleading. Cheerleading is a MAJOR commitment. For the 2012-2013 school year, the cheerleaders will cheer for all home basketball games, and possible two away games. STS Cheerleaders will also prepare and participate in four pep rallies. If you are involved in other activities, please consider the time commitment involved in being an STS cheerleader. We expect every girl to be present at every practice and every game with the exception of emergency situations. Last minute practices may be scheduled if coaches see fit. Please notify the coaches 72 hours in advance if your daughter is unable to participate in a game, practice or pep rally. We will not accept notifications after 72 hours. St. Timothy s cheerleading is about following the rules, showing school spirit, being a leader, and having fun. It is a major commitment that we want each girl and her family to carefully consider before joining the team. We look forward to meeting and working with each one of you in the upcoming season! GO TITANS- Coach Kimmy and Coach Lauren 1
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A TITANS CHEERLEADER To realize the cheerleading squad exists to PROMOTE school spirit through behavior, actions, attitude, and words, and cheer for the basketball teams. We exist to support the sports teams. To LEAD the crowd in cheers to encourage the basketball teams. To maintain pep, positive attitudes, and be ENCOURAGING at all times when representing STS at school, school functions, and community functions. To be PROFESSIONAL in appearance and behavior when representing STS, including during the school day. To maintain RESPECT in behavior, actions, and words to: 1. Fellow squad members, 2. Coaches, 3. Parents, 4. Students, 5. Faculty, 6. STS fans and 7. Other schools students and fans. Cheerleaders, by name, are LEADERS. When people choose to take on leadership positions, then other people expect more of those leaders. Leaders set good examples in the community, at school in the hallways and classrooms, at other schools, at practice, etc. MORE will be expected of you if you decide to try out and if you do make the squad. Cheerleading is a big commitment and responsibility. 2
IN ORDER TO BE AN STS CHEERLEADER, YOU MUST: 1. PROVIDE the STS sports physical form completed by your physician. The physical form must be turned in by no later than MAY 23 rd! The form is available on the STS website in the Portal under Resources and Forms. Note: You must have a valid physical on file to participate on the squad and in summer camps. PROVIDE the attached athletic participation form by no later than MAY 23 rd! 2. ATTEND summer camp. 3. ATTEND tryouts. Summer Camp Dates: Day Date Start Ending Saturday June 23, 2012 9:00 am 4:00 pm Sunday June 24, 2012 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Saturday August 25, 2012 9:00 am 4:00 pm Sunday August 26, 2012 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Tryout Date: Day Date Start Ending Sunday August 26, 2012 1:45 pm 3:30 pm Note: If you are unable to attend summer camp and tryouts, you will not be able to participate on the 2012-2013 cheerleading squad. 4. ATTEND accessory/ uniform fitting. Note: Fitting will be held during the first practice of the season. 5. ATTEND set practices. You will have at least one practice a week in the STS gymnasium on Saturdays. 6. DISPLAY good character at all times. You may NOT have any major disciplinary issues during the 2012-2013 season. Consequences will be discussed and handled according to the severity of the crime. 7. MEET all standards of STS s athletic academic policy. This policy is provided in the athletic handbook. 3
CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS During summer camp, participants will learn two dances, chants and cheers. The coaches will select which routines will be performed. Depending on the number of girls, cheerleaders will tryout in groups as small as three and as large as five, in front of expert judges. The girls will be judged on their technique, kicks, jumps, tumbling, memorization, and STS spirit. Day of Tryouts Cheerleaders will arrive no later than 1:00pm. Cheerleaders will register and receive a tryout number. Cheerleaders will follow the coaches in a warm up and stretch. Cheerleaders will review two dances, chant and cheer. Cheerleaders will then begin tryouts. Note: Those who are not in the first group will be directed outside to continue practicing until it is their turn During Tryouts Cheerleaders will show the judges the following: o Kicks o Motions o Jumps o Tumbling (if able) o Memorization and Execution of: Dance (s), Chant (s), and Cheer (s) Once finished trying out, the girls will be escorted into the locker room until all girls have tried out. Judges will have twenty to thirty minutes to tally scores and deliberate. Cheerleaders will be announced at the end of the day. Two squads will be chosen for the 2012-2013 season: a Blue Squad and a White Squad. The Blue squad will attend some away games and both squads will cheer ALL home games. HINT: SMILES and STS SPIRIT go a LONG WAY 4
ESTIMATED CHEERLEADING TIME COMMITMENT PRACTICES Practices will be held every week with exception of Holiday s and school breaks. Cheerleaders will have practice at least once a week on Saturdays. Practices will be added in advance if Coaches see extra practice time is needed. Practices will be held in the gymnasium, unless otherwise announced. A schedule with dates and times will be provided after tryouts. A meeting will be scheduled and held prior to the season. Coaches and parents will discuss the schedule, expectations and concerns. BASKETBALL SEASON During November through February, the cheerleaders will participate in ALL home Blue and White, girls and guys basketball games. On average, there will be two games per week. Some weeks, cheerleaders will participate in three games. Selected Blue Squad will attend selected away games. Blue and White Squads will attend ALL home games. During winter exam week, all 8 th graders are excused from participating in basketball games. Cheerleaders are expected to attend every practice and every game, unless otherwise excused for an emergency situation. 5
CHEERLEADING RULES AND REGULATIONS 2012-2013 The following is a list of rules and regulations to assist you in being a successful STS cheerleader for the 2012-2013 school year. The rules stand as stated. There will be no discussion over an infraction. Each cheerleader must have a current physical on file at STS. It is the responsibility of the cheerleader and her parents to make sure that the physical stays current. Cheerleaders are expected to meet the standards of the school s athletic academic policy. Cheerleaders are expected to be at every game and practice. Excused absences may include, but are not limited to personal illness, illness in the family, death in the family, religious holidays. Cheerleaders must talk with the coaches about missing practices or games prior to the absence. (Please see attached information sheet with the coaches contact information). o Notification of an absence received after the 72 hours policy and is not related to illness or an emergency will be considered as a warning. o An unexcused absence will result in one demerit. Two unexcused absences will result in sitting out one game and one demerit. Note: During basketball season, sitting out one game entails sitting out both a boys game and a girls game in the same night. 3 offenses = 1 warning 3 warnings = 1 demerit 5 demerits = Removal from the squad Please see the following page for consequence chart. If a cheerleader has an injury, she is still expected to be present and support the squad during practices and games. Cheerleaders are expected to wear cheerleading shoes at all times including before/ during/ and after practices, games, and any other event in which cheerleaders are involved. Cheerleaders are to refrain from tumbling if the coaches are not present. If a cheerleader is absent from school on the day of a game or practice, she may not attend these events. 6
Cheerleaders are not permitted to wear ANY jewelry during practices, games or at any other event in which cheerleaders are involved. Cheerleaders are not allowed to wear fingernail polish during games. Cheerleader s hair must be pulled back in a secure ponytail for practices and games. Food and drinks are not permitted in the cheer area. Cheerleaders may consume food or drink during halftime away from the cheer area. Every cheerleader is expected to maintain a professional image at all organized events. It is important that cheerleaders represent STS in a positive manner. Respecting the leadership of the coaches and captains is vital to the success of a squad. Disrespect or disregard of direction from authority will not be tolerated. On the same hand disrespect from a captain to a squad member will not be tolerated. The cheerleaders will encourage one another! All cheerleading practices are closed with only the coach and cheerleaders present. All decisions made by the coaches regarding any aspect of cheerleading are final. If issues shall arise, see that you contact the coaches first regarding the matter and not administration. 7
CONSEQUENCES ACTION Excused absence not received prior to the 72hrs notice policy and is not related to illness, or an emergency, or religious holiday. Missing any part of a game or practice is considered an absence without a 72 hour prior notification. Unexcused absence from practice or game *This includes absences with no PRIOR notification given and no note. Missing any part of a game or practice is considered an absence 2 nd Unexcused absence Any more beyond 2 unexcused absences will result in the same consequence. Excessive talking on the sidelines 1warning will be given Lack of preparation - including but not limited to: Forgetting bloomers, poms, shoes, ribbon or any other part of the uniform and forgetting to remove nail polish. Chewing gum during the game Leaving trash or belongings in cheer area or in practice area (entire squad is responsible) Jewelry at practice or during game Not following coaches or captains directions based upon the degree of offense. After three offenses, cheerleader will start to receive warnings. Disrespect towards coaches, captains or fellow teammate. After three offenses, cheerleader will start to receive warnings CONSEQUENCE 1 Warning 1 Demerit 1 Demerit and will Sit out during game 1 Offense 5 Laps 1 Warning 1 Demerit Squad runs 10 laps 1 Warning 1 Offense 5 Laps or 15 Push-ups 1 Offense 5 Laps or 15 Push-ups 3 Offenses = 1 warning 3 Warnings = 1 Demerit 5 Demerits = Removal from the squad The coaches reserve the right to hold a conference with the Cheerleader to discuss disciplinary problems. If disciplinary problems continue, the coaches reserve the right to hold a conference with the Cheerleader, parents, and the Athletic Director. 8
CHEERLEADING CONTACT INFORMATION Please do not hesitate to contact us COACHING STAFF Coach Kimberly Baker Kfbaker611@gmail.com 704-607-1639 (cell) Coach Lauren Chapman lechapma@ncsu.edu 252-229-7807 (cell) ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Mr. Josh White jwhite@sttimothys.org 919-621-9902 9
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FORM Name Home Phone # Street Address City State Gender Date of Birth Age Grade Father s Name Place of Employment Daytime Phone # Cell # Mother s Name Place of Employment Daytime Phone # Cell # Alternate Emergency Contact Person Relationship Daytime Phone # Cell # List all health concerns. Activity Restrictions? Allergies? Response to Allergies? Current Medications Your child s participation in athletic activity requires accident/health insurance coverage. Please indicate that your child is adequately covered by insurance. I hereby certify that is adequately covered by an accident (Name of Student) and/or health insurance policy which is in effect during the school year. The coverage is through an insurance policy identified below: Name of Insurance Company Policy Holder Policy Number Effective Date Permission is hereby granted for my child,, to participate in athletic programs at St. Timothy s School and to travel to and from these programs by transportation provided by St. Timothy s School. In the event that transportation is provided by a parent, a Liability Statement Form will be on file with the school. I give permission to St. Timothy s School to seek emergency medical treatment (including transportation to a medical facility by ambulance) for my child should the need arise while participating in an athletic program sponsored by and supervised by St. Timothy s School. I understand that all medical expenses including transportation incurred as a result of athletic participation are the responsibility of the parents/guardian. I understand that medical information will be shared with coaches in order for my child to receive appropriate medical treatment. Parent/Guardian Signature Date 10
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