Cheerleader’s Initials____ Parent’s Initials
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Cheerleaders must maintain unity and fairness as a group. Every member
is encouraged to do his or her part to contribute to the success of the squad. A demerit system is our means to ensure this
cooperation. The coach will determine if a squad member has violated a rule or regulation and therefore, be issued demerit(s).
Each cheerleader may also work off demerit points by performing sponsor generated activities.
1 Demerit
*Incorrect uniform
*Each excused practice
*Complaining to the extent of interfering with individual/squad performance.
*Being tardy to any cheerleading activity
*Chewing gum
*Hair not in ponytail
*Improper practice clothes and shoes
*Cell phone usage (texting, checking voicemails, making and receiving
calls)
*Talking on sideline – (NOT CHEERING)
*Not helping clean up gym after the home games or after practice
2 Demerits
*Not calling a coach prior to a missed practice, game, or
any other cheerleading activity that cheerleader previously committed to.
*Each excused game
3 Demerits
*Each unexcused practice
*Disrespect to a coach, squad member, or adult attending a cheerleading
activity. This includes gossiping, arguing, or talking while the coach is instructing
*Disrespect to your teachers during school-We’ll know!
5 Demerits
Each unexcused game
Guidelines for accumulated demerits :
6 demerits – sitting out 1 quarter of a game*
9 demerits – sitting out 1 game*
12 demerits – sitting out the next 2 games*
15 demerits – permanent suspension from the team
*cheerleader must attend game and sit out while in uniform
or have an “unexcused game” equal to 5 demerits
