Skyview Cheer 2014 Attendance Policy

1. Missing Practice/Games/Fundraisers
It is assumed that everyone will be in attendance at all squad functions. If a practice/game/fundraiser is missed you must
communicate with a coach before. Any squad member who is not prepared and in place at the designated time will
receive tardies and absences within a season.
What is an excused absence?
Family emergencies, school function with 24 hour notice minimum, doctors appointments with a doctors note, family
vacation time with a two week notice.
What is an unexcused absence?
Any absence that does not follow the above excused absences- regardless of the reason or excuse. Parent phone calls,
text messages or emails will not be accepted as an excused absence.
Injuries- If you are injured, you must have a doctor’s note describing injury and when you are allowed to participate
again. Regardless of the injury, you will be expected to be suited up and in attendance at all games and practices.
Unexcused absence penalties are broken down per football/basketball season as follows:
Late breakdown-regardless of the reason you are late, the following penalties will be assigned
1-5 minutes late = 2 extra laps
5-15 minutes = 2 extra laps + 50 burpies
3 tardies=1 unexcused = Sidelined- half game (in uniform)
4 + tardies = 2 extra laps + 50 burpies & quarter of the following game
1 unexcused absences = Sidelined- half game (in uniform)
2 unexcused absences = Sidelined-whole game (in uniform)
unexcused absences after 2 = 2 whole games
Additional Penalties
changing out of designated game day uniform at school = sidelined ¼ game
Attitude
1st
offense = one-on-one conversation/warning
2nd
offense = 4 laps
3rd
offense = sidelined ¼ game
4th
offense = Parent/cheerleader/coaches conference
It is not acceptable to text or call a coach 5 minutes before practice starts to inform them you are going to be late or not
attending. This will be counted as an unexcused absence or tardy regardless of the situation. Please communicate ahead
of time. If you are late or absent for medical purposes, please have a written doctors note.
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I, _____________________________, have read the terms above for what qualifies a tardy or unexcused absence. I
agree to be on time for cheerleading events or follow the above consequences. I also agree to have a positive attitude at
practice and in regards to our program.
Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _______________________
(sign and return this section to coach once you have shown and discussed with your parent)

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(YOU keep this for your records)
What is an excused absence?
Family emergencies, school function with 24 hour notice minimum, doctor’s appointments with a doctor’s note, family
vacation time with a two week notice.
What is an unexcused absence?
Any absence that does not follow the above excused absences- regardless of the reason or excuse. Parent phone calls,
text messages or emails will not be accepted as an excused absence.
Injuries- If you are injured, you must have a doctor’s note describing injury and when you are allowed to participate
again. Regardless of the injury, you will be expected to be suited up and in attendance at all games and practices.
Unexcused absence penalties are broken down per football/basketball season as follows:
Late breakdown-regardless of the reason you are late, the following penalties will be assigned
1-5 minutes late = 2 extra laps
5-15 minutes = 2 extra laps + 50 burpies
3 tardies=1 unexcused = Sidelined- half game (in uniform)
4 + tardies = 2 extra laps + 50 burpies & quarter of the following game
1 unexcused absences = Sidelined- half game (in uniform)
2 unexcused absences = Sidelined-whole game (in uniform)
unexcused absences after 2 = 2 whole games
Additional Penalties
changing out of designated game day uniform at school = sidelined ¼ game
Attitude
1st
offense = one-on-one conversation/warning
2nd
offense = 4 laps
3rd
offense = sidelined ¼ game
4th
offense = Parent/cheerleader/coaches conference
It is not acceptable to text or call a coach 5 minutes before practice starts to inform them you are going to be late or
not attending. This will be counted as an unexcused absence or tardy regardless of the situation. Please communicate
ahead of time. If you are late or absent for medical purposes, please have a written doctors note.