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- 1. The Dos and Don’ts of Cheerleading
- 2. Do be w orth lo o k in g u p to.
- 3. gi v e u p. Don’t
- 4. a s a te am. Do w o rk
- 5. Don ’ t fo rge t to smi le!
- 6. Safety Dos and Don’ts
- 7. 14 Prac tices Be Perform fore 1 st ance
- 9. Kind fAny o lry Je we No
- 10. Keep Nails Trimmed and Neat
- 11. Are you ready?
- 12. References • Background pictures taken by Amanda Sharp • Slide 6-Megaphone and poms- http://marissabracke.com/cheerleaders-advisors • Slide 10-Stop sign- http://m.napavalleyregister.com/news/local/mystery-signs- make-brief-appearance-at-bel-aire-plaza/article_30c4168e- d765-11e1-a908-001a4bcf887a.html
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- Your daughter is a cheerleader. Being a cheerleader is a privilege. Being a cheerleader takes dedication, hard work, and perseverance. She can do it! Today we are going to look at the dos and don’t of being a cheerleader. First we will look at the dos and don’ts of cheerleading as a leader. Then, we will look at the actual rules and safety precautions for being a cheerleader.
- Let’s start by talking about your daughter’s expectations as a cheerleader. She should be worth looking up to. Little girls love cheerleaders. Look around at a football game, a basketball game, or even a parade. Somewhere there is a little girl watching your daughter’s every move. She watches her cheer. She watches her talk to her friends. She watches her laugh. She watches her every move. She hopes your daughter will notice her and smile at her. She wonders what it would be like to be your daughter. Your daughter is a role model. Your daughter must act in a way that is worthy of being a role model. Your daughter is a student first. She will be expected to keep up with her class work and grades. Grades will be checked periodically. D’s and F’s are not acceptable. Your daughter will be benched until grades are brought up. Inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated. Using inappropriate language or acting in a way that is not representing our school in a positive way could result in being benched temporarily or dismissal from the squad. This decision will be decided by the coach.
- Cheerleading is a sport. Many critics will tell you otherwise, but it is a sport. We practice. We work hard. We depend on each other for our success. We fall. We sweat. We are athletes! It is a commitment. Your daughter made the squad. Other girls were cut so she could be on the squad. She must be willing to follow this through until the end.
- Cheerleading is all about teamwork. If we are going to succeed as a team, we have to work as a team. It’s going to take everyone of the girls to make us a successful squad. If one girl falls, we all fall. The team depends on each other. Your daughter must be able to attend every performance throughout the year. Performances include practices, games, parades, pep rallies, and any other functions that may come up throughout the season. Failure to do so will not only result in being benched but also letting teammates down.
- I want the girls to remember to smile! Cheerleading is fun! We are going to have a great year! Even when your daughter feels like she can’t take one more tough practice or one more late night game, I want her to remember to smile! Your daughter is a leader in this school and that is worth smiling about.
- You now know how your daughter is expected to behave. Let’s take a look at the actual dos and don’ts that will keep us safe and help us to perform to the best of our ability. We have rules that are set by Missouri State High School Activities Association. Every school in the state of Missouri is expected to follow the rules set for their sport. Let’s look at these rules.
- Each athlete must have 14 conditioning practices before the first scheduled performance. Conditioning practices will start the Tuesday before school starts. We will be stretching, running, strength training, practicing jumps, cheers, and stunting. Each cheerleader must report to practice on time and ready to work!
- Your daughter’s hair must be off her shoulders at practices and games. We will be stunting. Having hair down is not only dangerous to your daughter, but to other members of the squad as well. Should a stunt start to fall, hair is less likely to be pulled or slipped on if off the shoulders.
- This is one of the most important safety rules. Jewelry of any kind is not allowed. Please do not plan on letting your daughter get her ears pierced during the season. She will not be able to keep earrings in during practices or games. Earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces are not allowed during practices or games either. Again, during stunting, girls can be injured unintentionally from jewelry. Hands and fingers can get caught easily in bracelets or necklaces. Rings and earrings can easily scratch teammates during a stunt.
- Nails must be kept neat and trimmed. Artificial nails may not be worn during the season. Long nails are extremely dangerous in cheerleading. Nails must be kept trimmed even with the fingertips. Nail polish must be a light or clear color. Extreme colors, whether bright or dark, will not be allowed.
- I am so excited about the year ahead of us. Your daughter is about to make some memories she will not forget. I know we will have a great year! I am excited to watch each of your daughters grow as a student, cheerleader, and person. It is going to be a great year. Any questions?