1. Welcome! 2017-2018 Harris Road Cheerleading Parent Meeting
August 7 - 6:00
Please find your folder:
7th grade - Blue
8th grade - Red

2. Agenda Introductions Constitution Cheerleading Information Apparel

3. Meet your coaches! Ms. Waddington (soon to be Mrs. Nash!) - 8th grade
Ms. DiGiore - 7th grade

4. Constitution

5. Purpose Purpose of HRMS Cheerleading Program: Create school spirit
Promote athletics
Teamwork, responsibility, commitment
Positive role models
Leaders
Purpose

6. Eligibility Updated Physical Every 395 days Grades
Cannot fail more than one core class
Eligibility

7. Attendance
Priority:
Must take place over other extra-curricular activities
Unexcused absences include:
Missing/skipping practice
Late to practice
Leaving practice or game early
Appointment (doctor/dental)
Clubs
All-star cheer, dance, etc.
Vacations
Excused absences include:
Death in family
Sick/excused from school

8. Attendance Continued Communication:
Notify coaches before noon day of event if going to be absent
School absences:
Must be present ½ the day to participate in athletics
Other:
If cheerleader misses practice before game, may not be put into new stunts, half-time, routine, etc.
Must attend rescheduled games or stay late for games with rain delays
Must cheer all playoff games

9. Announcements REMIND app Email Instagram: harrisroadcheer
COMMUNICATION
Announcements
REMIND app
Instagram: harrisroadcheer
Communication is key​! Not showing up to a cheerleading event without notifying a coach is unacceptable.

10. Transportation Transportation to and from away games will be provided.
Must be checked out by parent ONLY from away games. No exceptions.
Cheerleaders should be picked up as soon as cheerleading event is over.

11. Uniforms/Poms Property of HRMS Poms kept at school
No alterations to uniforms
Must be washed before returned (1 week after last game of season)
Lost/damaged = expense of cheerleader
Worn/used by cheerleaders only
Spirit week participation
Required clothing for game day/special events

12. Fundraiser for cheer program (signs, mats, etc.)
Apparel
Camp
Expenses

13. Behavior Extra conditioning:
Arriving late/leaving early without prior approval
Forgetting parts of uniform (bows, spanks, etc.)
Chewing inappropriate times
Jewelry of any kind
Cell inappropriate times
Excessive talking to visitors/friends during cheer events
Behavior

14. Behavior Game Suspension Unexcused/unapproved absence Drama
Inappropriate language/behavior
Disrespect to peers, coaches, staff members
Unsportsmanlike conduct
IDEAL room referrals
Behavior

15. Behavior Dismissal Academic eligibility
Inappropriate behavior through social networking websites
Use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs at any time or place
Two or more days in ISS
OSS for one or more days
Repetitive misconduct
3 game suspensions
Behavior
Each situation will be handled on an individual basis. Punishment will be at the coach’s discretion. The Athletic Administration and coaches reserve the right to dismiss anyone from the team at any time due to disciplinary problems and any actions they deem detrimental to the team.

16. Cheerleading Information
Camp/Camp Waiver
Practice & game schedule/Calendars

17. Cheer Apparel See Christi for any questions about sizes, etc.
Varsity rep will be here TOMORROW at 10:00 to size for shoes

18. Apparel Form Required items are identified in red “REQ”
Items with asterisks are same items as last year
Optional items are identified in red “OPT”
May get multiple of one item (bows, spanks)
Monogram options are available at additional cost - check box
Apparel Form

19. Gray Dri-fit Tank

20. White & navy bow

21. Navy Spanks
See sample

22. Red ATH. Shorts

23. Navy Shorts

24. Cheer bag - navy

25. Dri-fit
Sports Bra

26. Warm-up
Jacket

27. Warm-up
pants

28. Varsity Gridiron Shoes

29. Apparel Payments & forms due August 14
Checks made out to Harris Road Middle School
Write phone # on check
Please pay camp and apparel separately
$5 - apparel from last year (see table--first come, first serve)
Apparel

30. Thanks! I look forward to a great year!
me at any time if you have any questions.