1.  Participation

Cheerleaders will be expected to follow the same guidelines as outlined for all other sports at St. Mary’s which includes keeping an acceptable grade point average.
 
The Cheer Season will begin in the Fall with the beginning of school and will run thru the Spring.We will not be adding cheerleaders mid season.Anyone who wishes to join the team needs to do so by August 1st.Accommodations will be made for girls who choose to play other sports but all team members are required to attend all practices year round. This will help in building a cohesive TEAM!Also, knowing the cheers and sidelines is important in order to fully participate at games, pep rallies, etc…Lastly, the girls will be stunting again this year and will have to “qualify” on stunts during practices before they are allowed to perform the stunts at an event.This is for obvious safety reasons for all team members!
 
All team members will be required to attend and/or perform at all games, pep rallies and any other scheduled events that come up.Again, accommodations will be made through the cheer coach for girls participating in other sports.
 
All returning St. Mary’s students that wish to cheer in the upcoming school year are required to attend our scheduled summer camp.The cost is $179. Your child needs to have a physical from her family doctor to participate prior to camp.
 
Parents will be required to assist in some way with the cheer team.Therefore, EIM requirements must also be met by the volunteering parent.
 

2.  Uniforms

You will have the option this year to purchase your child’s uniform up front at the scheduled uniform fitting.If you choose not to purchase your child’s uniform, your child will be issued a cheer skirt, a cheer top and one pair of blue and white pom pons.You will be responsible for purchasing white cheer shoes, white ankle socks, briefs and midriff bodyliner.No particular brand of shoe is required, however, I will make a recommendation, as some shoes are more supportive than others.You will also have the option to purchase shoes at the uniform fitting if you choose. Cheerleaders must be in full uniform in order to participate at events.This includes cheer skirt, cheer top, midriff (on certain occasions), briefs, white ankle socks, white cheer shoes and pom pons.
 
Practice attire is school appropriate athletic wear.Cheer shoes are also a must and student will not be allowed to participate in stunting and certain other activities without them for their own safety, and the safety of others.NO JEWELRY is to be worn during practice and hair is to be pulled back neatly out of face.
 
Game attire will be full dress uniform which includes shell top, skirt, midriff (on occasion) briefs, white ankle socks, cheer shoes and pom pons.Again, without proper attire, participation may be limited due to safety concerns.NO JEWELRY is to be worn during games and hair is to be pulled back neatly out of face.
 
Each team member will be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of the uniform.Uniforms require machine washing and drying.DO NOT DRY CLEAN.Uniforms will be returned at the end of the year and need to be clean and in good condition.Please do not make alterations to dress uniform without permission from coach!!
 

3. Behavior

Your child will be held to the same high standards of behavior that is expected of them at school.This will be expected during practice, games and all other events.Expectations include, but are not limited to the following: The coach reserves the right to dismiss any student from practice OR from the team for not adhering to any of the above requirements. 
 

4. Practices

Practice will be held once a week, day to be determined, from 3:45 to 5:30.Due to such limited time, focus and respect are essential!
 

5. Fees   There will be a fee to be determined.