COYLE AND CASSIDY HIGH SCHOOL
- PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES:
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- GAME AND PRACTICE APPEARANCE:
- PRACTICE AND GAME ATTENDENCE:
- INJURY:
- CONDUCT:
- BENCHING AND PROBATION:
- SUMMER CAMP:
- TUMBLING CLASSES:
- FINANCES:
PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES:
The cheerleading program at CCHS is a part of the athletic
department. As student athletes, they will have the opportunity
to further develop as responsible, mature and independent
adults. Specifically, the program is a means to improving the
student’s mental and physical well-being. Student athletes,
coaches, and parents are called upon to work together in a true
spirit of sportsmanship to assist in creating an environment in
which values can be revealed, tested and proven relevant to
participants an the entire school community.
The main function of the cheerleading program is to support
interscholastic sports and to promote school spirit. This places
team members in a leadership role, therefore it is each
individual’s responsibility to uphold, reflect and project the
goals and ideas of CCHS. Team members will be expected to
participate in conditioning, stunting, cheering, dancing and
tumbling.
To be an effective member of this team it takes a great deal of
commitment and responsibility. Your dedication and enthusiasm
are just as important as the physical skills involved.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Attend all MEETINGS, PRACTICES, and GAMES on time!!!
2. Lead the crowd in cheers and promote school spirit.
3. Welcome the visiting cheerleaders and their teams.
4. Support and promote activities as CCHS.
5. Team members are REQUIRED to ride the bus to and from all
away games. A team member must notify Coyle�s Athletic
Director 24 hours in advance in writing, if a parent
or another adult will be providing
a ride. Members will be forced to ride the bus home if
prior approval from the Athletic Director is not given.
6. Cheerleaders will be prepared to function at any capacity
on the squad. All members are expected to learn all
roles in stunts, cheers and dances. Each member is
expected to help and cooperate with each other in the
learning of new material.
7. Practices, game performances, competitions, etc. have
priority over other team sports, social plans, and jobs.
8. STUNTS WILL NEVER BE PRACTICED OR PERFORMED WITHOUT THE
PRESENCE OF A COACH.
GAME AND PRACTICE APPEARANCE:
1. PRACTICE UNIFORMS will be REQUIRED at all practices. Team
members will wear camp gear specified for that particular
day. Sneakers MUST be worn at all times, properly laced
and worn with socks. If you are not wearing proper
clothes and shoes at practice, you will be requested to
change and in some cases will not be allowed to
participate. NO SKIRTS, DRESSES, TIGHT PANTS, JEANS OR
HALF TOPS ALLOWED. NO BAREFEET will be allowed.
2. GAME UNFORMS will be REQUIRED at all games and
competitions. Uniform must be complete and sneakers
clean in order to cheer. If a member is missing any part
of the uniform, they may be benched at the discretion of
the coach.
3. Hair must be neat, clean, and TIGHTLY secured in a high
ponytail with cheer ribbon or up with cheer curls when
instructed.
4. Only moderate makeup is to be worn.
5. NO jewelry of any kind. DO NOT get anything pierced
during the season that cannot be removed at practices or
games. All earrings, belly rings, etc. must be removed
for ALL PRACTICES and GAMES.
6. Nails are to be neat, clean, and trimmed short.
7. Members will not chew gum at any time during practice,
rallies, games and performances, or at any time while in
uniform.
8. Members will not eat or drink during reporting time,
performances or games, except during the time and manner
specified by the coach. Only water or sports drinks are
allowed on the sidelines.
PRACTICE AND GAME ATTENDENCE:
PRACTICES and GAMES will be listed on monthly calendars and
posted on the website.
TENTATIVE PRACTICE SCHEDULES:
The season’s calendar is available. Since we share the gym with
other teams, the schedule is subject to change. Please be
flexible. Upon any changes, we will give the girls as much
notice as possible and will be more understanding of missed
practices (except for competition team) if it coincides with
other things such as work, CCD, dance classes, etc.
VARSITY & JV: See calendar
All PRACTICES and GAMES are MANDATORY. Absences or being tardy
to practice seriously impact the team’s ability to completely
prepare for game performances and affect the safety of stunting
groups. Excessive tardiness or absences will result in benching
for games and/or dismissal from the squad.
Since academic performance is always a priority, members are
encouraged to attend any EXTRA HELP after school with a teacher
as needed during the season. Members will be required to hand-in
an Extra Help Form signed, dated, and timed when arriving to
practice late for any after school practices. This is an EXCUSED
TARDY and will not be counted against anyone.
DO NOT make appointments, schedule work, etc, during the season
without checking with the calendar. Practices and games are
scheduled prior to the season, however be prepared for games to
change to Saturdays in the case of EEE, snow days, etc. as well
as extra practices added two weeks prior to any competitions.
Doctor appointments are NOT excused absences unless needed to
return to cheering after an illness and/or injury.
PRACTICES will be MANDATORY during both CHRISTMAS and FEBRUARY
vacations for those trying out for Basketball season. Members
will be removed from the competition team if they are unable to
attend practices during this time.
If a member is going to miss a practice/game, she must notify one
of the coaches AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (with a note or phone call
from parent) prior to the practice/game.
Missing one game/practice, without informing the coach prior to
the game/practice with a valid excuse will result in being
benched for the next game.
Missing 2 games/practices, without informing the coach prior to
the games/practices with a valid excuse will result in benching
and probation.
These UNEXCUSED ABSENCES could result in dismissal from the squad.
Failure to attend or excessive tardiness (3 or more) may result
in not being allowed to perform. If a member is at practice but
is not participating or prepared to “go on” at practice, this
will be considered an absence and the member may be pulled from
any performance at the discretion of the coach.
Only the coaches will make changes in reporting times, call or
cancel practices or arrange squad meetings.
INJURY:
If a member is INJURED during practice/game, the coach must be
notified immediately. In case of serious or questionable injury,
parents will also be notified in order to seek additional medical
attention. Coaches may also transport members to the hospital if
needed. Members will also be encouraged to see Coyle’s trainer
in the event of minor problems.
No member will be allowed to PRACTICE or CHEER at games/practices
if under any form of RESTRICTION from a doctor. Members will
still be required to attend all practices/games, but will NOT be
allowed to do any form of physical activity. These days will be
considered EXCUSED ABSENCES and a member will not be removed from
the cheering team, however removal from the competition team will
be at coaches’ discretion depending on the impact the missing
member may cause the team.
CONDUCT:
A SUCCESSFUL CHEERLEADING SQUAD WILL RESULT IN A POSITIVE
ATTITUDE TOWARD DISCIPLINE. Our function is to support our
athletic teams and promote school spirit. In order to do this
successfully, it is imperative that discipline is an integral
part of the cheer team. We understand that spirit leading is not
all glory but is hard work.
1. Unsatisfactory conduct at practice and games representing
CCHS may result in benching, probation, or removal from the
squad. Unsatisfactory behavior includes displaying public
affection, name-calling, racial slurs, disrespect towards
coaches/instructors, the opposing team or squad members and
uncooperative behavior.
2. You will be on probation or removed from the squad for
not maintaining a 2.0 GPA.
3. NO drugs, alcohol, or smoking is allowed at any time.
4. Members will not display undesirable emotions such as
crying, anger, pouting or rage at anytime during a game,
practice or performance.
5. If a member quits a squad, she will seriously impact her
ability to be selected to the squad in the future.
BENCHING AND PROBATION:
Benching for a performance or game will be used as a discipline
for member’s failure to comply with the rules and duties. When a
member is benched, she must still attend the event, arrive at
reporting time in uniform, sit in the area designated by the
coach and is responsible for following all rules. Failure to
comply with the above will result in the member being placed on
probation.
Probation will be used as discipline for a members continued
failure to comply with the rules and duties. The Athletic
Director and coaches will determine the period of probation with
the member. Once placed in probation, if a member continues to
ignore the rules and duties, she will be dismissed from the squad.
SUMMER CAMP:
Girls can ELECT to attend summer cheerleading camp with members
of the team. Girls are required to pay for the camp and camp
gear. Coaches will make the final decision on which girls are
allowed to attend. Any girl who does NOT attend summer camp will
still be required to purchase camp gear since this will be the
practice uniform for the season.
With the exception to summer camp, there are NO summer
practices. MSSAA and Coyle & Cassidy do not sanction, encourage,
or condone any captains’ practices!!!
TUMBLING CLASSES:
In addition to games and practices girls are also ENCOURAGED to
attend additional tumbling classes throughout the year at any
area gym. A list of area gyms will be provided.
FINANCES:
Once a student athlete makes a squad and uniforms are ordered
they will be responsible to fulfill financial obligations
regardless of potential outcome. This includes quitting or being
removed from a team. Below is an estimated list of the cost.
Please see the coaches if there is any form of financial
hardship. We will handle these cases with utmost discretion.
Estimated price list
Camp $175 (Football season only)
Practice gear $125-150
Skirt $70-80
Sneakers $50-60
Socks $5-7
Bodyliner $50-$75 (Varsity) $20-30 (JV)
Briefs $10-20
Bow $10-20
Hairpiece $30-40 (Varsity only)
Warm-ups $100 – $150