Falcon Cheerleading is a team sport whereas
full and equal participation of each squad member is crucial to
creating a positive, productive and safe experience for ALL
cheerleaders. All cheerleaders are expected to be present, and
arrive on time, to each practice, game and performance. Full
participation of all cheerleaders helps ensure a safe and
productive environment for practices, routine development and
competition. Consequently, the absence of one cheerleader
impacts the safety and success of the entire squad. Proper
notification and adherence to attendance policy procedures is
expected. The purpose of this policy, as detailed below, is to
create the most safe and successful experience for every
cheerleader and squad.
• PRACTICES begin August 9th; MANDATORY PRACTICE begins August
16th with 4 days of practice the first 3 weeks. Practice
attendance the week of the 9th is STRONGLY SUGGESTED as routine
and mount formations are developed and determined based on the
ability and cohesiveness of the cheerleaders present.
• Once the school year begins, practices will take place 2 times
per week on days to be determined by squad coaches.
• GAMES BEGIN LABOR DAY WEEKEND AND ARE MANDATORY (may be
Saturdays or Sundays)
• Regular Season ends SUPER BOWL WEEKEND – November 12th, 13TH
&14th. The season may continue through early December for squads
that qualify for STATE .
• All squads will participate in at least one COMPETITION during
the regular season. Squad coaches may choose to participate in
additional competitions.
EXCUSED ABSENCES
• Sickness with a note, death in family, religious obligation.
• Special events (with advance Board approval prior to event).
• NOTE: AN ABSENCE CANNOT BE EXCUSED FOR ANOTHER SPORT
(Cheerleading is expected to be a priority commitment during the
season. A single miss affects the entire squad: and impacts
those cheerleaders who have committed to be at all practices and
games)
UNEXCUSED ABSENCE
• Any absence (game or practice) that occurs that is not excused
CONSEQUENCES FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCE
• A cheerleader is permitted 1 excused absence for
practices/games per season. A second miss MAY be approved if at
least one-week notice is given.
• NO EXCUSED ABSENCES WILL BE APPROVED FOR PARTICIPATION OF
ANOTHER SPORT
• TARDINESS: Consistent tardiness or leaving practice
early will result in a miss occurring.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to
contact your coach or Maureen Grace, Falcon Cheer Director
(maureen@geppetto.com
or 986-8701)
