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Hornet CheerleadingHornet Cheerleading2013-20142013-2014

Weeki Wachee High SchoolWeeki Wachee High School

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Tradition and PrideTradition and PrideA Lifetime of MemoriesA Lifetime of Memories

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Meeting Meeting AgendaAgenda

Overview of Program Overview of Program

ConstitutionConstitution

DocumentationDocumentation

Scholarship InformationScholarship Information

Fees/FundraisingFees/Fundraising

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PROGRAM OVERVIEWPROGRAM OVERVIEW

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Overview of WWHS Cheer Overview of WWHS Cheer ProgramProgram

Green and Black PrideGreen and Black Pride

2 Tiers of Program2 Tiers of Program

SpiritSpiritFootballFootballSpring SportsSpring Sports

CompetitiveCompetitive

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CONSTITUTIONCONSTITUTION

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ConstitutionConstitution

The following are the rules The following are the rules

that govern our program. that govern our program.

They will answerThey will answer

almost every question that almost every question that

you will have during the you will have during the

course of the season. course of the season.

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1.1. Cheer Team members are considered Cheer Team members are considered athletes,athletes, therefore, must abide by all therefore, must abide by all

policies set forth by the Weeki Wachee policies set forth by the Weeki Wachee High School Athletic Department and the High School Athletic Department and the Hernando County School Board’s Athletic Hernando County School Board’s Athletic

Handbook. Handbook.

Both align with the FHSAA (Florida High Both align with the FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association) rules and School Athletic Association) rules and

policies and the NFHS (National policies and the NFHS (National Federation of High School).Federation of High School).

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2. Cheer Team members are expected 2. Cheer Team members are expected be at all practices and games. be at all practices and games.

We try to work with families We try to work with families and we understand that and we understand that

sometimes situations are sometimes situations are not sensitive to schedules. not sensitive to schedules.

An athlete will not An athlete will not participate on game participate on game

night if they miss night if they miss practice in the practice in the same week. same week.

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3. You MUST be on 3. You MUST be on time. time. This includes This includes

pick-up after an pick-up after an event. event.

If this becomes an If this becomes an issue your athlete issue your athlete will be placed on will be placed on

probation and then probation and then removed if problem removed if problem

persist.persist.

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3. (continued)3. (continued)If an athlete is not If an athlete is not

picked up on picked up on time, the athlete time, the athlete

initial on the initial on the official pick-up official pick-up tardy list. tardy list. After 5 After 5

tardies or a combined tardies or a combined time of 30 minutes- the time of 30 minutes- the

athlete will can be athlete will can be removed from the team. removed from the team.

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A parent can ONLY sign A parent can ONLY sign for their child, unless, for their child, unless, the child requesting to the child requesting to leave has a properly leave has a properly

documented self-documented self-transport form transport form

completed and on file.completed and on file.

4. Any time the team goes to an away game on a 4. Any time the team goes to an away game on a bus, they must bus, they must gogo with the coach, unless the self with the coach, unless the self

transportation form has been completed, notarized transportation form has been completed, notarized and placed on file in the front office.and placed on file in the front office.

Parents’s may sign their Parents’s may sign their child out from the coach child out from the coach after a game or event. after a game or event.

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5. Before, during, and at halftime 5. Before, during, and at halftime of a game or competition, team of a game or competition, team

members are not to hang members are not to hang around with other students, around with other students, boyfriends, or girlfriends. boyfriends, or girlfriends.

Team members are there to Team members are there to represent Weeki Wachee High represent Weeki Wachee High School and to work the entire School and to work the entire

time. Do not go into the time. Do not go into the bleachers/stands for any bleachers/stands for any

reason on game night unless reason on game night unless directed to by the coaching directed to by the coaching

staff. You will be given a time staff. You will be given a time to return to the sideline after to return to the sideline after

halftime. halftime.

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6. Team members are to conduct themselves with class 6. Team members are to conduct themselves with class and in a mannerly way at all times, especially when you and in a mannerly way at all times, especially when you

have on your uniform or you are with the squad. You have on your uniform or you are with the squad. You may not wear your uniform or cheer clothing off campus may not wear your uniform or cheer clothing off campus

unless you are with the coach. unless you are with the coach. Team members are not to hang on to and/or touch or Team members are not to hang on to and/or touch or show any outward displays of affection. Since you are show any outward displays of affection. Since you are

an ambassador for the school and should set the an ambassador for the school and should set the example for your classmates, be careful what you have example for your classmates, be careful what you have

posted in social media settings.posted in social media settings.

This especially applies to on campus This especially applies to on campus daily activities.daily activities.

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7. ALL TEAM MEMBERS will work on all projects as a team. They are

expected to stay until the squad is finished.

Examples are practicing, painting signs, hall decorating, rolling up mats, etc.

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8. Any uniforms, etc., that 8. Any uniforms, etc., that are designated for the are designated for the

Cheer Teams, are property Cheer Teams, are property of Weeki Wachee High of Weeki Wachee High

School and will be checked School and will be checked out to team members.out to team members.

If any equipment is If any equipment is damaged, the team damaged, the team

member is charged for member is charged for the repair or replacement the repair or replacement

of the equipment.of the equipment.

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Only clear nail polish is Only clear nail polish is acceptable; nails may be no acceptable; nails may be no

longer than the tip of the finger. longer than the tip of the finger.

9. For female members on Spirit 9. For female members on Spirit Squads: lipstick, blush, eye Squads: lipstick, blush, eye

shadow and other makeup can shadow and other makeup can be worn but must be be worn but must be

inconspicuous. inconspicuous.

Hair must conform to the Hair must conform to the coach’s request for games and coach’s request for games and

competitions. competitions.

Makeup for competition is Makeup for competition is heavier. heavier.

All Make-up must be worn as All Make-up must be worn as instructed. instructed.

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9. For male 9. For male members on Spirit members on Spirit

Squad and Squad and Competition Competition

Squads: You must Squads: You must have a well have a well kept/clean kept/clean

appearance.appearance.Competition Make-Competition Make-

upup

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9. Team members may not wear jewelry at 9. Team members may not wear jewelry at practice, games and competition. The only practice, games and competition. The only

exception will be a medical alert medallion. When exception will be a medical alert medallion. When a medallion is worn, the chain and medallion must a medallion is worn, the chain and medallion must

be taped to the body.be taped to the body.

Text

Rules about hair, nails and jewelry are addressed Rules about hair, nails and jewelry are addressed by, and are in compliance with, the NFHS (National by, and are in compliance with, the NFHS (National

Federation of High School) Spirit Rules, by which we Federation of High School) Spirit Rules, by which we abide.abide.

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10. Arguing, bickering, pouting and 10. Arguing, bickering, pouting and disrespect for each other and the disrespect for each other and the

Coach will not be tolerated. Coach will not be tolerated.

IS MORE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN IMPORTANT THAN

TALENT!TALENT!

ATTITUDEATTITUDE

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11. Captains are your leaders and 11. Captains are your leaders and they are second in command to they are second in command to

the Coach. On the field and the Coach. On the field and other places when the Coach is other places when the Coach is not present, the captains are in not present, the captains are in charge. If there is a problem, it charge. If there is a problem, it will be solved. But remember, will be solved. But remember, your captains are an extension your captains are an extension

of the coach. They are to report of the coach. They are to report any issues to the Coach to be any issues to the Coach to be

resolved. resolved.

Captains do not decide any consequences for bad judgments Captains do not decide any consequences for bad judgments made by team members.made by team members.

They are to be positive leaders They are to be positive leaders and are to lead by example. and are to lead by example.

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12. All team members are to help put up all signs, take down signs, load and unload the bus.

12. All team members are to help put up all signs, take down signs, load and unload the bus.

Your athlete will be released as soon as all cheer Your athlete will be released as soon as all cheer items are stored and meeting is complete.items are stored and meeting is complete.

There will be a brief Post-Game Meeting There will be a brief Post-Game Meeting following each game. following each game.

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13. 13. Practice is to start on time

13. 13. Practice is to start on time

Disciplinary action will be taken for tardiness.

Disciplinary action will be taken for tardiness.

Being on campus, or near the practice area,

does not count. Athletes must be practicing to be

counted present and on time.

Being on campus, or near the practice area,

does not count. Athletes must be practicing to be

counted present and on time.

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If you lose an item that we If you lose an item that we use for practice wear you use for practice wear you

will be required to will be required to purchase another one. purchase another one. Athletic bras for girls are Athletic bras for girls are

required under your required under your practice wear or uniform. practice wear or uniform.

14. Practice clothes and shoes are required at all 14. Practice clothes and shoes are required at all practices. Athletes will be given a schedule on practices. Athletes will be given a schedule on

what practice clothes to wear each day. Failure to what practice clothes to wear each day. Failure to wear proper practice wear will result in your wear proper practice wear will result in your

running laps. running laps.

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14a. Cell Phones during practice 14a. Cell Phones during practice is strictly prohibited.is strictly prohibited.

If an athlete is If an athlete is found to be using found to be using

a cell phone a cell phone during practice during practice the disciplinary the disciplinary action will be action will be

taken. (10 minute taken. (10 minute mile rule applies)mile rule applies)

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Less than 100% will Less than 100% will not be tolerated. not be tolerated.

15. When we practice 15. When we practice It’s HARD work!It’s HARD work!

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If you miss an event or If you miss an event or practice due to illness or practice due to illness or injury and use a Doctors’ injury and use a Doctors’

note to excuse that note to excuse that absence then a Doctors’ absence then a Doctors’

note clearing you to note clearing you to participate will be participate will be

required. This is an required. This is an WWHS Athletic WWHS Athletic

Department rule. Department rule.

16. The health of a team member is of utmost importance 16. The health of a team member is of utmost importance and a member is not expected to cheer or practice if ill or and a member is not expected to cheer or practice if ill or

injured. injured.

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19. 19. LISTEN:LISTEN: Don’t rely on a teammate Don’t rely on a teammate

for information. for information.

You are responsible for You are responsible for what YOU do. what YOU do.

Don’t listen to gossip. Don’t listen to gossip.

Ask the Coach about Ask the Coach about anything concerning the anything concerning the

Cheer Team because that Cheer Team because that way you will know for way you will know for

sure. sure.

CHECK EDLINE CHECK EDLINE

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20. The Cheer Team is an athletic team like all other teams and 20. The Cheer Team is an athletic team like all other teams and the team members will be treated like all other athletes. the team members will be treated like all other athletes.

Therefore, all Florida High School Athletic Association rules will Therefore, all Florida High School Athletic Association rules will apply. As a team member you must: apply. As a team member you must:

20. The Cheer Team is an athletic team like all other teams and 20. The Cheer Team is an athletic team like all other teams and the team members will be treated like all other athletes. the team members will be treated like all other athletes.

Therefore, all Florida High School Athletic Association rules will Therefore, all Florida High School Athletic Association rules will apply. As a team member you must: apply. As a team member you must:

Maintain a cumulative grade Maintain a cumulative grade point average minimum of a point average minimum of a

2.0.2.0.

Maintain a cumulative grade Maintain a cumulative grade point average minimum of a point average minimum of a

2.0.2.0.

Have a current physical Have a current physical examination for the examination for the

current year. current year.

Have school insurance or the Have school insurance or the proper paperwork on file proper paperwork on file

proving insurance coverage.proving insurance coverage.

Have school insurance or the Have school insurance or the proper paperwork on file proper paperwork on file

proving insurance coverage.proving insurance coverage.

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The rationale is that an athlete needs extra time to study if they are not maintaining a “B” in every class. Studying would be a better use

of this athlete’s extra time.

The rationale is that an athlete needs extra time to study if they are not maintaining a “B” in every class. Studying would be a better use

of this athlete’s extra time.

Submit a parent signed Edline Grade report weekly. Submit a parent signed Edline Grade report weekly. Submit a parent signed Edline Grade report weekly. Submit a parent signed Edline Grade report weekly.

Athletes must have all grades “B” or better to remain in “good standing”. Athletes must have all grades “B” or better to remain in “good standing”. Athletes not in “good standing” will attend tutoring either before or after Athletes not in “good standing” will attend tutoring either before or after

school until all grades are raised.school until all grades are raised.

Athletes must have all grades “B” or better to remain in “good standing”. Athletes must have all grades “B” or better to remain in “good standing”. Athletes not in “good standing” will attend tutoring either before or after Athletes not in “good standing” will attend tutoring either before or after

school until all grades are raised.school until all grades are raised.

While not in “good standing” athletes will not be permitted to While not in “good standing” athletes will not be permitted to cheer games or compete. They may not attend the game cheer games or compete. They may not attend the game

while not in “good standing”. while not in “good standing”.

While not in “good standing” athletes will not be permitted to While not in “good standing” athletes will not be permitted to cheer games or compete. They may not attend the game cheer games or compete. They may not attend the game

while not in “good standing”. while not in “good standing”.

In addition to the above mentioned In addition to the above mentioned standards, standards,

WWHS Cheerleaders will also...WWHS Cheerleaders will also...

In addition to the above mentioned In addition to the above mentioned standards, standards,

WWHS Cheerleaders will also...WWHS Cheerleaders will also...

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21. If the Coach feels a team member is not ready 21. If the Coach feels a team member is not ready for a game or is not working up to ability, the Coach for a game or is not working up to ability, the Coach has the right to have the member sit out a game. has the right to have the member sit out a game.

21. If the Coach feels a team member is not ready 21. If the Coach feels a team member is not ready for a game or is not working up to ability, the Coach for a game or is not working up to ability, the Coach has the right to have the member sit out a game. has the right to have the member sit out a game.

This athlete will attend and sit in uniform with the coach during the This athlete will attend and sit in uniform with the coach during the game and assist with other cheer duties. (i.e. carry radio, first aid game and assist with other cheer duties. (i.e. carry radio, first aid

bag, etc.) When the Coach feels that he/she is ready to participate, bag, etc.) When the Coach feels that he/she is ready to participate, then he/she will be returned to the active squad. This is the Coach’s then he/she will be returned to the active squad. This is the Coach’s

decision.decision.

This athlete will attend and sit in uniform with the coach during the This athlete will attend and sit in uniform with the coach during the game and assist with other cheer duties. (i.e. carry radio, first aid game and assist with other cheer duties. (i.e. carry radio, first aid

bag, etc.) When the Coach feels that he/she is ready to participate, bag, etc.) When the Coach feels that he/she is ready to participate, then he/she will be returned to the active squad. This is the Coach’s then he/she will be returned to the active squad. This is the Coach’s

decision.decision.

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21. All squad members need not 21. All squad members need not tumble, however, tumble, however, our goal is to our goal is to eventually have a FULL tumble eventually have a FULL tumble

competitive team. I’m not saying we competitive team. I’m not saying we will be(this year), but we must STRIVE will be(this year), but we must STRIVE

for excellence.for excellence.

21. All squad members need not 21. All squad members need not tumble, however, tumble, however, our goal is to our goal is to eventually have a FULL tumble eventually have a FULL tumble

competitive team. I’m not saying we competitive team. I’m not saying we will be(this year), but we must STRIVE will be(this year), but we must STRIVE

for excellence.for excellence.

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22. Refusal to follow direct

instructions of the coach can result

in immediate expulsion from

the squad.

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21.A.-Participation in

school Spirit Days

are MANDATORY.

We should set the example for

the student body.

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23. In order to letter at Weeki Wachee High School a team

member must cheer in at least 90% of all the athletic events

attended by the cheerleaders (to include special appearances)

The season includes all games The season includes all games and special events. and special events.

ALL Team members are ALL Team members are required to cheer at all post-required to cheer at all post-season games and all rules season games and all rules

apply. apply.

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25. The Cheerleading Weeki Wachee High 25. The Cheerleading Weeki Wachee High School is going to IGNITE the passion and spirit School is going to IGNITE the passion and spirit that will fill the halls of WWHS for the 2012-2013 that will fill the halls of WWHS for the 2012-2013 school year! This season will be like no other! school year! This season will be like no other!

A positive work ethic is a must by all members. A positive work ethic is a must by all members. We have NO TIME for negativity or complaining. We have NO TIME for negativity or complaining.

A poor attitude will not be tolerated and will get you A poor attitude will not be tolerated and will get you dismissed from the team.dismissed from the team.

Please understand that this is not a threat. We all work Please understand that this is not a threat. We all work too hard for too long to deal with attitude. This is not a too hard for too long to deal with attitude. This is not a social clubsocial club, it is a very demanding sport and must be , it is a very demanding sport and must be

participated in with that approach and mind set.participated in with that approach and mind set.

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26. If a team member for some reason receives a discipline and is punished through In School Suspension(ISS), he/she may not participate

during the suspension time (all rules concerning practice still apply).

Upon the second occurrence, the member will be removed from the squad until a meeting can be held

with the parent, athlete, coach and Athletic Director to determine if expulsion is in the best interest of the

student/athlete. On the first Out of School Suspension(OSS) a meeting can be held with the parent, athlete, coach and Athletic Director to determine if expulsion is in the best interest

of the student/athlete. At this administrative conference we will discuss IF immediate removal from

the squad is necessary.

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26. Team members are in school to 26. Team members are in school to learn.learn.

If your behavior is such that you are disrupting If your behavior is such that you are disrupting class, you cannot possibly be learning.class, you cannot possibly be learning.

If your behavior is such that you are disrupting If your behavior is such that you are disrupting class, you cannot possibly be learning.class, you cannot possibly be learning.

Team members also are to set good, positive examples of citizenship for other

students to follow.

Team members also are to set good, positive examples of citizenship for other

students to follow.

This makes good behavior a This makes good behavior a mustmust. This . This includes the use of alcohol, tobacco or includes the use of alcohol, tobacco or

drugs of any kind. drugs of any kind.

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You may have a personal page on these type sites but beware... the post you make can have significant repercussion to your

position on the team.Any behavior displayed, either real or implied, that is inconsistent

with the Rules and Policies of the WWHS Athletic Department will be handled through an Administrative conference to discuss

removal of material and/or expulsion from the team.

You may have a personal page on these type sites but beware... the post you make can have significant repercussion to your

position on the team.Any behavior displayed, either real or implied, that is inconsistent

with the Rules and Policies of the WWHS Athletic Department will be handled through an Administrative conference to discuss

removal of material and/or expulsion from the team.

27. MySpace/FaceBook and other 27. MySpace/FaceBook and other Social Networking Sites Policy: Social Networking Sites Policy:

27. MySpace/FaceBook and other 27. MySpace/FaceBook and other Social Networking Sites Policy: Social Networking Sites Policy:

The Coach WILL NOT monitor these sites but issues that are The Coach WILL NOT monitor these sites but issues that are brought to the Athletic Directors’ attention will start this chain of brought to the Athletic Directors’ attention will start this chain of

event that many times will not result in the continued event that many times will not result in the continued participation on the team. participation on the team.

BE SMART ONLINE! BE SMART ONLINE! These sites can be quite a bit of fun but can also be very These sites can be quite a bit of fun but can also be very

destructive. destructive. Be proud of who you are through positive outward appearance Be proud of who you are through positive outward appearance

and a strong self-esteem, not trying to be cool to fit in.and a strong self-esteem, not trying to be cool to fit in.

The Coach WILL NOT monitor these sites but issues that are The Coach WILL NOT monitor these sites but issues that are brought to the Athletic Directors’ attention will start this chain of brought to the Athletic Directors’ attention will start this chain of

event that many times will not result in the continued event that many times will not result in the continued participation on the team. participation on the team.

BE SMART ONLINE! BE SMART ONLINE! These sites can be quite a bit of fun but can also be very These sites can be quite a bit of fun but can also be very

destructive. destructive. Be proud of who you are through positive outward appearance Be proud of who you are through positive outward appearance

and a strong self-esteem, not trying to be cool to fit in.and a strong self-esteem, not trying to be cool to fit in.

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Please remember that these forms of communication are considered legal documents.

Please remember that these forms of communication are considered legal documents.

TEXTING and IM MESSAGINGTEXTING and IM MESSAGINGTEXTING and IM MESSAGINGTEXTING and IM MESSAGING

If you send it and someone prints it you will be If you send it and someone prints it you will be held liable for the words that you type. Be held liable for the words that you type. Be

kind when texting! kind when texting!

If you send it and someone prints it you will be If you send it and someone prints it you will be held liable for the words that you type. Be held liable for the words that you type. Be

kind when texting! kind when texting!

Remember the Golden Rule! Say and text to Remember the Golden Rule! Say and text to others as you would have them say and text to others as you would have them say and text to

you. you.

Remember the Golden Rule! Say and text to Remember the Golden Rule! Say and text to others as you would have them say and text to others as you would have them say and text to

you. you. Be Careful... Your Best friend today might Be Careful... Your Best friend today might

Print and distribute what you sent last night... Print and distribute what you sent last night... BE SMART! BE SMART!

Be Careful... Your Best friend today might Be Careful... Your Best friend today might Print and distribute what you sent last night... Print and distribute what you sent last night...

BE SMART! BE SMART!

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28. If you quit or are dismissed from the 28. If you quit or are dismissed from the team in the 2013-2014 school year there team in the 2013-2014 school year there is NO REFUND for used fees paid nor is NO REFUND for used fees paid nor any CREDIT due for monies earned any CREDIT due for monies earned

during fundraising opportunities. during fundraising opportunities. Additionally, if you would want to tryout Additionally, if you would want to tryout for the 2014-2015 Cheer Team you will for the 2014-2015 Cheer Team you will

need to complete a Tryout Request need to complete a Tryout Request Form. Form.

Your request will be reviewed by the Your request will be reviewed by the WWHS Administration determine your WWHS Administration determine your

eligibility status. eligibility status.

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If you agree to follow these rules and be a part of the If you agree to follow these rules and be a part of the Cheer Team at Weeki Wachee High School, you are Cheer Team at Weeki Wachee High School, you are in effect giving “your word” to the school, coaching in effect giving “your word” to the school, coaching

staff, and other members of the team. staff, and other members of the team.

You have a VERY important role on the team and that You have a VERY important role on the team and that team is only as good as its’ weakest member. When team is only as good as its’ weakest member. When you are not there or not working your hardest, you let you are not there or not working your hardest, you let

down everyone and yourself. down everyone and yourself.

Remember, your Remember, your integrityintegrity is at stake if you do not is at stake if you do not live up to your commitment.live up to your commitment.

A NOTE TO THE CHEER TEAM MEMBER:A NOTE TO THE CHEER TEAM MEMBER:

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We at Weeki Wachee High School we are pleased that you and your child would like to be a part of our

program.

The commitment many times seems to be as much the parent’s as the child’s.

Please help us to teach your child the value of

teamwork, commitment and integrity.

We at Weeki Wachee High School we are pleased that you and your child would like to be a part of our

program.

The commitment many times seems to be as much the parent’s as the child’s.

Please help us to teach your child the value of

teamwork, commitment and integrity.

A NOTE TO THE PARENTS:A NOTE TO THE PARENTS:

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Chaperones must be approved through the county Chaperones must be approved through the county office before assisting in any way. If your interested in office before assisting in any way. If your interested in

helping, FYI- county in several weeks behind.helping, FYI- county in several weeks behind.

If you are asked to chaperone, it is accepted on a If you are asked to chaperone, it is accepted on a volunteer basis. There will be no monetary volunteer basis. There will be no monetary

expectation for your services as a chaperone. expectation for your services as a chaperone.

This means you still are responsible for your hotel This means you still are responsible for your hotel room, food or other misc. expenses while on the trip. room, food or other misc. expenses while on the trip. Please accept the chaperone position if you can afford Please accept the chaperone position if you can afford

to do this. to do this.

A NOTE TO ALL ABOUT CHAPERONES: A NOTE TO ALL ABOUT CHAPERONES:

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AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments

CHEERLEADING IS A SPORT AND INJURIES MAY RESULT FROM PARTICIPATION.

CHEERLEADING IS A SPORT AND INJURIES MAY RESULT FROM PARTICIPATION.

** The WWHS Cheer Constitution will ** The WWHS Cheer Constitution will be enforced to the best extent of the be enforced to the best extent of the WWHS Coaching Staff in conjunction WWHS Coaching Staff in conjunction

with the WWHS Administration. with the WWHS Administration.

** This Constitution has been approved by the ** This Constitution has been approved by the WWHS Administrative Staff and Athletic Director.WWHS Administrative Staff and Athletic Director.

** Note-extenuating circumstances will be taken into ** Note-extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration, and each case will be dealt with on its consideration, and each case will be dealt with on its

own merits.own merits.

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White No Show SocksWhite No Show Socks

Sports Bra (2 or 3)Sports Bra (2 or 3)

Females will need to Females will need to purchase:purchase:

Males will need to Males will need to purchase:purchase:

Support BriefsSupport Briefs

White Crew SocksWhite Crew Socks

ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDEDADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED

Black Boy Cut BriefsBlack Boy Cut Briefs

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FUNDRAISING/MEETINGS/PAYMENT FUNDRAISING/MEETINGS/PAYMENT

SCHEDULESCHEDULE

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Fundraising is optional this year!

Feel free to participate if you would like to offset the cost of your cheer

fees.

All Fundraising is done through the Hornet Parent Club by your members. Cheer Fees are due in

FULL and on time- regardless of fundraising

opportunities.

FUNDRAISINGFUNDRAISING

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SCHOLARSHIP INFOSCHOLARSHIP INFO

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Ever thought Ever thought about cheering about cheering

there?there?

So where are So where are you planning on you planning on

going to going to college?college?

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NEW THIS YEARNEW THIS YEARNEW THIS YEARNEW THIS YEAR

Scholarship Training ClassesScholarship Training ClassesScholarship Training ClassesScholarship Training ClassesAthlete Scholarship TrainingAthlete Scholarship TrainingAthlete Scholarship TrainingAthlete Scholarship Training

Parent Scholarship TrainingParent Scholarship TrainingParent Scholarship TrainingParent Scholarship Training

More focussed emphasis More focussed emphasis on Grades with GRADE on Grades with GRADE

TRACKINGTRACKING

More focussed emphasis More focussed emphasis on Grades with GRADE on Grades with GRADE

TRACKINGTRACKING

College Combine OpportunitiesCollege Combine OpportunitiesCollege Combine OpportunitiesCollege Combine Opportunities

FCAT/ACT-Prep Classes and FCAT/ACT-Prep Classes and Study Material upon requestStudy Material upon request

FCAT/ACT-Prep Classes and FCAT/ACT-Prep Classes and Study Material upon requestStudy Material upon request

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College Scholarship OptionsCollege Scholarship Options

Coach Clifford has placed over 75 Coach Clifford has placed over 75 athletes in top academic schools athletes in top academic schools across the US with cheerleading across the US with cheerleading

scholarships! scholarships!

Armed with an arsenal of college recruitment contacts and Armed with an arsenal of college recruitment contacts and inside techniques- the new wave of Sharks have a big inside techniques- the new wave of Sharks have a big

advantage. advantage.

Last year he attended his first Last year he attended his first College Combine. College Combine.

There is money available to There is money available to YOU for cheering in College!YOU for cheering in College!

How do I get it?How do I get it?Make good choices daily. Make good choices daily.

Prepare to meet the expectations Prepare to meet the expectations of a college cheerleader.of a college cheerleader.

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1986-20091986-2009

1994-20071994-2007

1986-20091986-2009

20102010

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EXPECTATIONSEXPECTATIONS

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* Be a positive role * Be a positive role model at school.model at school.

* Complete homework * Complete homework and be Scholarly- and be Scholarly- Make the Grade.Make the Grade.

* Attend practices* Attend practices

* Participate in school * Participate in school functions.functions.

* Cheer Football and * Cheer Football and other events when other events when

scheduledscheduled

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HAVE FUNHAVE FUN

GO GO HORNETS! HORNETS!

ANDAND