Annual Mandatory Parents Meeting May 6, 2018
Organizational Structure. Introduction of Board Members. Objectives and Expectations. Registration Paperwork.
A few facts Part of the Plymouth-Canton community since 1964. Our focus is on the well being of boys and girls in our organization and community, ensuring they have fun and stay safe while learning the fundamentals of football and cheerleading. We strive to promote sportsmanship, fellowship, selfconfidence and physical development. Email and the club website are our main communication tools. Facebook is another way to stay informed.
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PRESIDENT Rocky Johnson VICE PRESIDENT Norm Alexander FOOTBALL UNIT DIRECTOR Kirby Easley CHEER DIRECTOR Tamika Banks EQUIPMENT DIRECTOR Jerome Nichols TREASURER Noel Hornbacher SECRETARY Katy Cleveland
Expectations and policies for our club. How to become a partner with the club for a safe and successful season for their athlete and all. Information about the equipment needed. The fundraising and volunteer requirements. Important dates. Answers to your questions and concerns.
Sportsmanship on the field AND in the stands! Be positive and supportive. Keep encouraging your athlete to progress at their level. Remind your athlete to have FUN and be a part of the team. Cheer for all of our teams and athletes. Get involved and volunteer! YOU are critical to our success. Respect all club policies to ensure your child benefits fully from their Canton Lions experience.
All documents and payments must be submitted in order for your athlete to practice and participate in any way. Ensure your athlete is on time to practice and games. Help your athlete remember water and equipment needed each day for practice and games. Be supportive and positive ALWAYS. Require other family members and friends who are spectators to do the same. Are you interested in volunteering to serve on the executive board or chair or participate on a committee? Your participation is encouraged and NEEDED! Please talk to an executive board member to learn more about the role(s).
Football and cheerleading are team sports, which means everyone contributes to success. An attendance policy helps ensure safety with proper conditioning and practice time. Approved absences No impact to playing time/cheering during games. Excused absences A parent/adult family member MUST notify coach, cheer director or team mom minimum 1 hour prior to the start of practice or games. Every two excused absences : Cheerleader will sit out for ¼ of the game; Player will sit out ½ of the game. Unexcused absences Coach, Director or Team Mom is not notified prior to practice/game. Every unexcused absence (each one): Cheerleader will sit out for ¼ of the game; Player will sit out ½ of the game. All sit outs will begin at the start of the game. Athletes are required to attend entire games and support his or her team even during their sit-out time. ***Due to attendance sit outs, football players minimum play will be forfeited.*** Playoffs, Super Bowl and Cheer Rally Full attendance by all is expected. Please visit for the attendance policy in its entirety.
All necessary paperwork must be turned in no later than the Tuesday, July 10, 2018, parents meeting. It s a league rule: no practice and participation can take place until all paperwork is received. Paperwork includes: Concussion form signed by parent and athlete. 2 copies of a current photo. Medical release form signed by physician and parent. 2 copies of birth certificate for athletes new to the Canton Lions. How? Turn it in tonight. Bring to a monthly parents meeting. Or mail it to the Lions PO box.
Volunteer Requirements. Game Day Roles. Signup Process.
The club REQUIRES ALL parents to participate in FOUR home game day activities or special events per athlete during the football/cheerleading season. Failure to meet the requirements results in a fine of $125 per activity, and your child will not play/cheer or practice until the fine is paid in full. If cannot make your volunteer time, you must arrange for someone to replace you, and let the club know who is volunteering on your behalf. It is impossible for this club to operate without YOU!
Pre-game Setup: Six (6) volunteers set up the field and snack shack prior to the first game. Volunteers may be required to convene at the Lions shed to assist with loading the truck with supplies. Field Spotters: Two (2) volunteers provide play-spotting assistance to the game announcer for each home game. One spotter assists with the offensive plays and one assists with defensive plays, accurately identifying players for the announcer. Game Announcer: One (1) volunteer announces key plays, calls, referee calls, shout outs and players identities during each Lions home game. Concessions (Snack Shack): At least eight (8) volunteers prepare food and sell refreshments during each Lions home game. Because of liability reasons, no one under the age of 18 is allowed inside the Snack Shack! Cleanup: Six (6) volunteers needed to assist in spectator and Snack Shack area cleanup after the varsity home games. Volunteers may be required to convene at the Lions shed to assist with unloading supplies from the truck. Chain Gang: Volunteers hold down markers on the field during the home game. This is also a great way to see the game up close. Three (3) volunteers are needed for each home game. Clock/Timekeeper: One (1) volunteer manages the time clock during each Lions home game. Lions Den: Two (2) volunteers sell team spirit merchandise during each Lions home game. Shout Outs: Two (2) volunteers sell shout outs and relay them to the game announcer. Additional Needs Snack Shack Chair Lions Den Chair Yearbook Committee Banquet Committee Picnic Help Cheer Rally Homecoming Committee
All volunteer signups must be done online, via SignUpGenius.com. You will receive an email with details just prior to volunteer registration opening. Make sure your email address in SignUpGenius is correct. Sign up will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 8th. Sign up early for the best chance at getting the spots that work with your schedule. Sign up is 24-7, online and at your convenience.
Mandatory Fundraiser. Club Fundraising Events. Other Fundraisers. Other Sponsors. Planning for 2017 and Beyond.
Every dollar raised goes directly to making our organization better and stronger. Do you know of, work for, own, shop or dine at an organization or business that would like to sponsor the Canton Lions? Please let us know, and we are happy to follow up. In turn, we also encourage our families to shop/dine/support our valued community partners! See the website for the list.
: Buyout: $150 per athlete. (credit card accepted online or in person) OR Sell 25 Hungry Howie s Pizza certificates at $7 each. OR Sell 12 Charity Mania Football cards at $20 each.
Car Wash Saturday, Aug. 4. Parents Night Out (casino bus), Saturday, Aug. 11. Mouth Guard Clinic Today s Orthodontics, July 12 3-5 p.m. Guest Bar Tender - TBD Yearbook distribution with 2019 Meet and Greet, date TBA in January 2019.
Give Back Card Available or write Canton Lions on guest check to have 20% go to Lions (already received $400 in March) True Blue sponsor Car Wash Guest Bar Tender Casino Bus Tour meeting site Official Hang Out
Kroger Community Rewards (approximately $800- $900 annually). Recycle drive (cans and bottles) weekly at practice and games. Mum sale with Sparr s Florist ($775 profit in 2016).
USA Football - $1,500 grant in 2016. Dick s Sporting Goods - $400 donation and 20% off shopping weekend July 15 and 16. Today s Orthodontics - $250 sponsorship and free mouth guards. Dunham s Sports shopping day and coupon for 10% off good for the entire year.
Join the team, help obtain sponsors and banquet donations or apply for grants. New and fresh ideas are welcome! Learn the ropes and continue the tradition for all future Canton Lions!
General Cheer Information. Cheerleading Practice and Rules. Cheerleading Equipment. Cheer Rally. UCA Cheer Camp. Coaching Staff.
Football game schedule is in handbook and on website. Game times: Junior Freshman: 10 a.m. Freshman: noon. Junior Varsity: 2 p.m. Varsity: 4 p.m. Home games played on Sundays. Away games may be on Saturdays or Sundays (see the schedule). Cheerleaders will need to arrive ready to warm up, usually one hour prior to game time. Chain of command/coach communication Team communication Slush fund concept. Cheer team mom members from each squad. Cheer Rally Saturday, Nov. 10 th at Belleville High School.
Preparing for cheer. Cheerleaders are expected to attend all practices. Conditioning will begin July 23 and will be Monday-Friday 6-8 p.m. for all squads. Beginning July 31, practice for junior freshmen/mascots will be Tuesday - Friday 6-8 p.m. After the first game on Aug. 25: Freshmen, JV and Varsity will practice Tuesday - Thursday. Junior freshmen will only practice Tuesday and Thursday. Starting in October we will move to our indoor practice facility at The Indoor on Michigan Ave. Two weeks prior to Rally, all cheerleaders are required to practice every weekday (five days a week).
ALL SQUADS WON AWARDS FOR CHEER & DANCE IN 2017! 2018 Rally: Saturday, Nov. 10, at Belleville High School. Practice schedule for Rally. Crowd participation is key! Football and cheer families, please plan to attend.
Practice wear Loose-fitting shorts (no jean shorts or button pants) Supportive gym shoes No spaghetti strap tank tops Jewelry is NOT ALLOWED at practices or games. Nail polish and makeup are NOT ALLOWED at games.
Uniform fitting Provided by the Club Running suit Shell Skirt Crop top Cheerleading bag & tag Practice pom poms Rain jacket Provided by Parents Cheer shoes & socks. Underpants/Brief. Hair ribbon/bow. Club gear (optional). Gear will be purchased at the time of uniform fittings.
All squads. Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $50 for all registered Canton Lions cheerleaders. Register by May 18th!
Assistant Cheer Director Amy Martin Jr. Freshmen Cheerleading Squad Coaches Patrice Ingram and Rose Jaghab Teen Coach Emma Haag Freshmen Cheerleading Squad Coaches Lanaya Willis and Tai Beaudoin Teen Coaches Takima Banks and Kaylee Beaudoin Jr. Varsity Cheerleading Squad Coach Desiree LaFrance Teen Coach Abby Vasilnek Varsity Cheerleading Squad Coaches Kathy Correa and Michelle Gallagher
Equipment Overview. Discount Shopping Days. Equipment Pick Up.
*Helmet Chinstrap *Mouth guard *Shoulder Pads Rib Pad (Optional) *Game & Practice Belt Hard Cup & Supporter Girdle Knee Support (Optional) *Game Socks Football Helmet* Facemask* Neck Roll* Game & Practice Jersey* Arm Pads (Optional) Football Gloves (Optional) Hip, Thigh & Knee Pads (built in to game pants)* Game & Practice Football Pants* Football Shoes Items with an asterisk * are provided by the Canton Lions
Pad Location and Placement for Girdle and Pants The Tail Bone pad fits into the pocket in the back of the girdle Football Girdle Pads Required: Hip & Tail Bone Hip pads are to be placed in the side pockets of the girdle in this position Football Pants Pads Required: Knee & Thigh Hip & Tail Bone Pads Thigh Pads Knee Pads Both fit into the pockets in the football pants
Provided by the Club Helmet. Game jersey. Pads. Game pants. Practice jersey & pants. Belt. Provided by Parents Football shoes cleats. Girdle/Athletic supporter. Cup. Personalized practice Jerseys (optional).
Equipment pickup Special Events (coupons/flyers on the website) Free fitted football mouth guards from Today s Orthodontics in mid July. Dick s Sporting Goods Discount Days July 15-16. Dunham s Sports Discount Days July 21-23.
General Football Information. Celebrating our Champions. Practices and Games. Football Conditioning & Camps. Coaching Staff Introductions.
Pre-season football scrimmages. Preparing for the football season. Football game schedule is in handbook and on website. Game times: Junior Freshman: 10 a.m. Freshman: noon. Junior Varsity: 2 p.m. Varsity: 4 p.m. Home games played on Sundays. Away games may be on Saturdays or Sundays (see the schedule). Coaches will let athletes/families know what time to arrive ready to warm up, usually one hour prior to game time. Chain of command/coach communication.
Football players are expected to attend all practices. Conditioning begins July 23 and takes place Monday-Friday 6-8 p.m. Practice in pads begins Aug. 2. Coaches will provide information to athletes and families about how to dress. Practice weeks are shortened beginning after the first scheduled season game and will be Tuesday-Friday 6-8 p.m. for Freshman, JV and Varsity. Jr. freshmen practice Tuesday-Thursday 6-8 p.m. As it begins to get darker earlier, practice times will begin earlier. Additional practices will be added at the end of the season based playoffs and Super Bowl eligibility. Please see the calendar:.
Jr. Freshmen Football Coaching Staff Head Coach LaShon Miller Assistant Coaches: Antoine Hall & Jason Reinhardt Freshmen Football Coaching Staff Head Coach Landon Garrett Assistant Coaches: Eric Christensen, Aaron Scheffer, Scott Wetmore & Ken Young Jr. Varsity Football Coaching Staff Head Coach Gary Fleming Assistant Coaches: Norm Alexander, Kurt Cleveland, Rocky Johnson, Jerome Nichols & Bernard Snell Varsity Football Coaching Staff Head Coach Corey Williams Assistant Coaches: Mike Matusik, Deon Willis
Registration Forms. Important Dates. Monthly Parents Meetings. (Have you signed in?) Before you Go...
Please add these important dates to your calendar: ALL Registration Paperwork Due no later than at Tuesday, July 10 Parents Meeting. Mandatory Fundraiser Monies Due Wednesday, Aug. 15 Family Picnic Sunday, July 22 Conditioning/Practice Begins Monday, July 23 Car Wash Saturday, Aug. 4 Downtown Casino Bus Trip Saturday, Aug. 11 First Game Saturday, Aug. 25 Picture Day Monday, Aug. 27 Cheer Rally Saturday, Nov. 10 Super Bowl Sunday, Nov. 11 Banquet Sunday, Nov. 18 See more dates at and on Facebook.
Attend to stay updated on club news. Meeting format welcomes questions and dialogue. Second Tuesday each month, January-November. Attending at least 3 meetings in the calendar year allows you to vote on club issues and in the board elections in October. This meeting counts toward your 3... Be sure to sign in! Next meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12. See you there!
Questions? Before you go... Visit any stations you may have missed. Pick up your fundraising supplies. GO LIONS!