HMS Cheerleading Rules And Demerits
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Coaches Contact Information
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Bulldog cheerleaders are at all times representatives of Harlem Middle School, their teammates, their coaches, and their community. Given this fact, cheerleaders must conduct themselves in a fitting and proper manner and should serve as a role model for their peers. A cheerleader is expected to enhance school spirit, motivate team morale and foster school pride. Teamwork, cooperation, commitment and dedication are necessary traits.
A demerit system has been created to help things run as smoothly as possible. This system helps parents and cheerleaders understand what is expected of them. Cheerleaders are allotted 75 points. The list of actions below will result in points being taken away when that behavior occurs. If half the points are lost, the cheerleader will be benched for the following game. If all the points are lost, the cheerleader will be dismissed from the squad. A cheerleader’s year begins after try-outs.
Penalty and Behavior
1. 20 Points Poor attitude, disrespect, lack of cooperation toward authority figures
2. 10 Points Not performing assigned duties
3. 20 Points Per day for ISS
4. 25 Points Unexcused absence from game (Coach must be notified ahead of time by the cheerleader or parent of the cheerleader)
5. 10 Points Unexcused absence from practice (Coach must be notified ahead of time by the cheerleader or parent of the cheerleader)
6. 10 Points Missing practice or other activity due to detention.
7. 5 Points Late for practice, game or pep rally unless coach is notified ahead of time by the cheerleader and it is approved by the coach.
8. 10 Points Wearing the wrong uniform (top and skirt) to a game or other activity
9. 5 Points Talking during practice or games to other cheerleaders, family, friends, or fans
10. 5 Points Improper attire at practice or game (includes shoes, shirt, shorts and socks)
11. 5 Points Wearing nail polish other than clear; nails must be kept short.
NO acrylic nails. You will not perform with these nails!
12. 5 Points Wearing jewelry (watches, necklaces, any kind of ring anywhere) during practice or games.
13. 5 Points Chewing gum, eating, drinking or talking on cell phone during a game or practice.
14. 10 Points Having inappropriate behavior while traveling to and from games
Dismissal from the squad:
A cheerleader will be dismissed from the squad for any of the reasons below:
1. Failure to pass at least 5 of 6 classes
2. Losing all demerits
3. Suspension, out of school
4. Willful refusal to follow the directions of the coach
5. Behavior or attitude that negative affects the unification of the team/school.
6. If given/receive a minor possession of alcohol
7. Failure to follow HMS Team Membership Rules
Additionally, the coach reserves the right to terminate or assign demerits for any good and just cause not already stated.
Please note: If you are dismissed by the coach from the squad or quit for any reason, you are ineligible to tryout for the next season. |
Rebekkah Bullard
Tonya Bowen
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