2009 Cheerleading manual.docx

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GLM CHEERLEADINGMANUAL


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Dear Cheerleading Parent,

Welcome to Grossmont La Mesa Football and Cheer Association. I would like to thank you for

allowing your child to participate in our program. This packet will be your guide to our squad,

and how we plan to operate through-out the season. We are here for the benefit of the

children, and as such, our decisions are based on what is best and safest for the kids.

In the packet you will find information about:

1. Coaching Staff2. Volunteers3. Coaching Philosophy4. RULES5. Practices6. Stretching7.

Fundraising8. Practice attire / Uniform

9. Competition10.Schedules & Calendar

We would like to stress that we are all volunteers. If you wish to provide input to the children please fil

out a volunteer sheet and we will accommodate you as a coach, otherwise we feel that it is very

important that the cheerleaders are 100% involved with the squad and listening to the coaches.

If you have questions about the material in this packet or anything we may have overlooked, please feel

free to contact me.

Respectfully,

Elsa JonesGLM-WarriorsCheer Director


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Coaching Staff

Cheer DirectorElsa Jones [email protected] 619-572-8081

ChoreographerShauna Hixenbaugh

Student TrainerMia Gonzalez

Jr. Pee Wee Head Coach:

Tunika Johnson

Asst Coach:

Marissa Houston

Jr. Midget Head Coach:

Gina Mendez-Gonzalez

Flag head Coach:

Sarah Jackson

Asst Coach:

Cheryl-Lei Stoddard
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Volunteers

Our league is run and coached by 100% volunteers. These people are out here year after yearproviding YOUR children with the opportunity to play sports. We always have room for more

volunteers, from full time to part time, to one time. If you have any desire to help on any level,

please dont hesitate to step forward. Currently, we are in need of a few parents to fill some of

our positions on our team. We need YOU for the following positions:

Assistant Coaches (18 years +)

Looking for someone to augment our current staff. Position requires a big commitment in

time, as we practice 3-5 times a week plus Saturday for the games.

Trainers (Older sister with cheer experience 16 years +)

Trainers help coaches during practice. Provide instruction to cheerleaders under the

supervision of the staff. Will help demonstrate techniques, and be a role model.

Team Parent

This position entails the day to day detail operations of our team. The TP will be the

direct liaison between the parents and the coaching staff. They will setup fundraisers,

schedule snacks for our cheerleaders, and help with the logistics of our squad.

Misc.

Other positions may arise during the year; we will let you know as needed.


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Coaching Philosophy

PERFECTION BEFORE PROGRESSION

When we practice it will look like we are making slow progress but we want it doneright, so we will take our time with drills, cheers, chants, jumps motions, stunting andtumbling.

TheGROSSMONT LA MESA WARRIORS cheerleading coaching staff is here to provide a safe,

healthy, exciting cheerleading experience to all of our cheerleaders. Most of all our philosophyis FUN, FUN, and FUN! The squad is usually made up of girls who have been here for years and

girls that have never been involved with CHEER or any other organized activity. We will be

teaching your daughters many new things, but most important, we will show them how to be good

team mates. We have a very casual atmosphere at practice and games; our squad learns that

the more they are willing to give the more they will get, and the more fun they will have.


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Squad RULESOur squad has several rules that our girls are expected to follow. If they follow these they will

not have any issues during the year. We have attached a rules contract that must be signed by

both the parent and cheerleader stating that they understand the rules and agree to abide by

them. We shouldnt have any issues with these but it allows everyone to know what the rules

are and the disciplinary action that will be taken to insure that your daughters are provided

with the best and safest experience possible. The coaching staff wants to insure a quality

experience for all cheerleaders on our team. This may require us to discipline your child, and in

extreme cases may necessitate your involvement to solve an issue. Our squad will operate with afew hard and fast rules:

1. Coaches are in charge of the cheerleaders from the moment they enter the field until they leavethe field.

2. Coaches will decide on disciplinary actions based on the severity of the transgression.3. The following are deemed serious issues that will result in disciplinary action:

a. Fightingb. Foul Language or Gesturesc.

Lack of respect for other property

d. Disrespect of coaching staff, other players, or adults.4. Be on time to practice5. SHOW UP TO PRACTICE IF YOU MISS AN ENTIRE WEEK (2-3 PRACTICES) YOU MAY NOT

BE ABLE TO CHEER FOR THE ENTIRE UPCOMING GAME DEPENDING ON CIRCUMSTANCES.

6. Practice attire must be worn to each practice.7. BE ON TIMEAND PREPARED FOR GAMES AND PRACTICES (15 minutes before scheduled time

dressed and ready to begin)

8. CALL YOUR COACH IF YOU ARE GOING TO MISS A GAME OR PRACTICE AS SOON ASPOSSIBLE.

9. PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING - EARS OPEN MOUTHS CLOSED10. WE ARE A TEAM! ACT LIKE ONE, WE DO ALL THINGS TOGETHER, ALWAYS HELP EACH

OTHER.

11. ALWAYS BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS (INCLUDING OUR OPPONENTS)12. KEEP OUR HANDS TO OURSELVES UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO OTHERWISE13. LEAVE CELL PHONES IN BAGS, BACKPACKS OR AT HOME (THEY BECOME A DISTRACTION)14. MOST IMPORTANTSMILE and HAVE FUN


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PracticesYOU MUST ARRIVE ON TIME FOR PRACTICES (PREFERABLY 15 minutes before scheduled

time) AND BE PICKED UP ON TIME (Plan to arrive 15 minute before schedule practice end

time to pick up your child in case you there are any new announcements)

Our cheer squads will begin our season with 2 weeks of conditioning, each girl is required to

have a minimum of 10 hours. Please be assured that during the first 2 weeks, your cheerleaders

will complain about being tired, bruised and sore. Please make sure that they arrive at practicewith plenty of water to keep them hydrated. Please see our attached schedule for specifics.

Our coaching staff feels very strongly about practices. Please make every effort to have your

child attend as many practices as possible. It is inevitable that conflicts will arise; please notify

the coaching staff as soon as possible. Once the season begins, we will have practice no more

than 3 times a week. If a cheerleader misses more than 50% of our practice time during any

one week they may not be able to cheer at Saturdaysgame. We as a staff want to reward the

cheerleaders who are there daily making every effort to learn.

NOTE: GLM shares the use of the Seau Complex with POP Warner football. For this reason, we

will hold practices Monday, Wednesday, and every other Friday. Sometimes there will be a

need to hold practice at Hardy Elementary but we will let you know in advance.


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Stretching

Each practice will begin with a 10 15 minute warm-up period, which is why it is crucial to be

ON-TIME. We will utilize the same warm-ups each practice so the kids can eventually lead

them with little guidance. Our warm-ups are designed to hit each major muscle groups so the

girls are ready to go when finished. I have attached the warm up exercises so the parents can

see what the kids are supposed to be doing.

Head / Neck

Neck Stretches

Chin touch chest hold count of 10Ear to shoulder hold count of 10

Back of head to back hold count of 10

Arms / Torso

Wrists

Wrist Push Up - Hold count of 5

Wrist Push Down - Hold count of 5

Triceps

Elbow Pulls AcrossHold count of 10 (each side)

Elbow Pull Downs Hold count of 10 (each arm)

Trunk Twist

Twist to the side Hold count 10 (each Side)

Legs-

Toe Touches

Straight LegBend at waist touching hands to toes Hold count 10

Cross LegRight over left Bend at waist touching hands to toes Hold count 10

Cross LegLeft over right Bend at waist touching hands to toes Hold count 10


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Sitting

Straight Leg Bend forward reach out as far as possible with hands Hold

count of 10

Straddles- Spread legs an reach out and grab ankles (each side)

Hold 10 countCardio-

Jumping Jacks 25 counts

1 lap around field (run in a group)


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Fundraising

Youth Sports are operated by donations, and the fees charge to participate. Grossmont/La

Mesa is actively trying to reduce the cost to participate so we do not leave any kids behind.

The cost to run our league is ever increasing; we are seeking corporate sponsorships,

partnerships and general donations in an effort to provide the best experience for our kids at

an affordable cost.

As such, the league has required each team to procure a sponsor. Simple put each team must

fundraise so we can provide the league with $500.00. Any additional funds raised shall be

utilized by our team to provide body liners for competition, cheer camp, additional competitions,

end of the year gifts etc. Our team parent will be in charge of these projects. We will be

having an opening day (scrimmage) at our field where we will be able to setup a booth to sell any

items we wish (as long as the snack bar doesnt sell it) to raise money. This is a great

opportunity to get the 500 dollars out of the way quickly. It is a long day but if we split it into

shifts it will go quickly.

Another fundraiser that is an easy and fun way to make money is working for Centerplate at

Qualcomm. Anyone that is over 18 is eligible to work the concession stand selling sodas, nachos,

hot dogs and beer. The minimum amount of money the team can make is $500.00 depending on

how much is sold you can make a lot more. The only requirement Centerplate has is that you

take a class on a Saturday morning where they do a 2 hour presentation of their policies and

procedures, once you have taken the class you are eligible to work at any of the games.Centerplate requires that 12 people work one large concession stand but there are also smaller

stands that can be manned by less people.

Any parents with possible sponsorship connections please let me know so we can get you in touch

with the right people.

I know that fundraising is a burden on all of us, and it is no onesfavorite thing, but if we work

together we can knock it out quickly.


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Game day Snacks

After years of experience, we feel the best way to provide healthy snacks for the kids during

the games, is to have one parent/volunteer in charge of this. We will request $20.00 per player

and each cheerleader will be provided a snack and beverages at half time during all the games.


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Practice Attire / Uniforms

Proper Practice Attire:

Please send you cheerleader with a large beach towel, a LARGE bottle of water/Gatorade with

her name clearly written on the bottle, tennis shoes, socks, shorts, t-shirts, a light wind jacket

or sweat shirt, and her hair always pulled back in a pony tail.

WEAR PROPER ATTIRE

SUPPORTIVE ATHLETIC SHOESNO KEDS, NO SANDALS, NO BARE FEET.

Please save your UNIFORM SHOES for game day so we can have them looking nice and new.

SOCKS

SHORTS - NO TOO - SHORT SHORTS, NO SKIRTS, NO SKORTS, NO JEANS.

HAIR PULLED BACK OUT OF FACE - PONYTAIL OR IN A BRAID. NO HAIR BANDS WITH

HARD ACCESSORIES RAISED BARRETTES OR BEADS.

NAILS MUST BE CLIPPED TO FINGERTIP, ABSOLUTELY NO NAIL POLISH (THAT

INCLUDES CLEAR) NO FAKE NAILS.

NO JEWELRYNO NECKLACES, EARRINGS, TOE RINGS, BELLY BUTTON RINGS,

BRACELETS ETC.

NO HATS

NO GLITTER

Uniforms

The uniform consists of shell, skirt, greenies, socks, tennis shoes and bow. Pompons must be

brought to every game.

HAIR PULLED BACK OUT OF FACE - PONYTAIL OR IN A BRAID. NO HAIR BANDS WITH

HARD ACCESSORIES RAISED BARRETTES OR BEADS.


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NAILS MUST BE CLIPPED TO FINGERTIP, ABSOLUTELY NO NAIL POLISH (THAT

INCLUDES CLEAR) NO FAKE NAILS.

NO JEWELRYNO NECKLACES, EARRINGS, TOE RINGS, BELLY BUTTON RINGS,

BRACELETS ETC.

NO HATS NO GLITTER


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COMPETITION

Competition will be at the beginning of November and it will be an all day event. When we put

together a routine with flyers, tumblers and dancers we need to know if we can count on all

cheerleaders to make-up a routine using the entire squad. If for some reason your daughter

will not be able to perform please let us know immediately so when we put together a routine

that does not count on her participation. If you decide to be involved your cheerleader has to

attend all 3 day per week practices (sometimes more) and be on time. It is a big commitmentbut it is a lot fun. If for some reason your daughter cant attend a practice please call the

coaches as soon as possible, if she misses 3 practices we will ask her to step out and she will not

be able to participate. If she is late more than 3 times we will ask her to step out of the

routine because we do not feel she can learn the routine in time. We will talk more about this

as the event date gets closer.

Each squad will also have the opportunity to attend the Jamz competition at Magic Mountain

this event also requires additional fundraising and the final decision to attend will be made by

the coaches.


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Schedules

We will do our best to provide you with the most accurate information regarding practices,

games, and other events as soon as we are provided with the information. We will be providing

you with a detailed calendar of events detailing the WHENs, WHEREs, and Whats.

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