Oxford Area High

School
Winter Cheerleading Constitution
Winter 2017-2018

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 GUIDELINES FOR CHEERLEADERS
The cheerleaders are expected to set high standards for their school and to set
a good example for their fellow students. To achieve these ends, each
cheerleader will
* Be passing in all classes.
* Attend all scheduled practices and games, unless prior permission to
be absent has been granted by cheerleading coach.
* Maintain reasonable standards of appearance and conduct when
engaging in activities representing Oxford High School.
* Cooperate with each other and follow the instructions of the
cheerleading coach.

What Is Expected?
SQUAD MEMBERS:
must cooperate with the coach, captain, co-captain, game officials and other
members at all times.
should promote good sports like conduct and school spirit, including
cooperation with other students, teachers and administrators.
should stay with the squad at ALL TIMES, unless otherwise given permission by
the coach.
are to always be respectful and supportive for all time-out or half-time
performances. This includes the opposing teams cheerleaders.
must notify the coach if they need to leave the immediate field/court area.
should not chew gum at practices OR games.
should always come prepared to all practices and games. If unprepared, then
the coach can decide if you can or cannot cheer.
should NEVER smoke or be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol at any
school or cheerleading function.
should always demonstrate good conduct.
should always be alert and paying attention to the activity on the field/court at
all games.
should stand with the squad in a manner as determined by the coach.
should know the basic rules of each sport for which you are cheering.
should not invite or encourage friends to attend cheer practices. This often
causes a distraction.
are not to use their cell phones during practices and/or games and the ringers
should always be turned off.
should not socialize with the players during a game.
should not act silly. Remember you are athletes.

PHYSICALS
EVERY athlete must get a physical at the beginning of EVERY school year. The
physical MUST be completed after June 1st in the summer before the school
year. Each cheerleader must have a physical completed and turned in before
November 17th.
 UNIFORMS and WHAT TO WEAR
1.OHS will supply each cheerleader with the following:
-Skirt
-Shell top
-Travel Bag
-Warm Up Jacket and Pants

The pieces that you are given from the school are considered school property. You are
required to return all pieces at the completion of the season in the same condition.
You will be required to pay for any equipment and uniforms damaged or not returned.
Points to Remember: Please DO NOT bleach, sew, take in or take out any pieces of
your uniform.

2. Each cheerleader is required to have or purchase the following items:

-White Cheerleading Sneakers
-Black Bloomers
-Cheerleading T-shirts (each season)
- Black Body liner
-Hair bow

PRACTICES: What do I wear?

1. Movable clothes: T-shirts, shorts
2. Hair ALWAYS pulled up.
3. No jewelry
4. Always wear cheer sneakers

GAME DAYS: What do I wear to every game?

1. Shell top, skirt, bloomers, cheer sneakers, cheer socks, hair bow
2. Hair always pulled up, hair bow, unless specified otherwise.
3. NO JEWERLY

TO SCHOOL ON GAME DAYS

You are required to wear your season cheerleading t-shirt or uniform (to be decided by
coaches) to school to promote school spirit and to advertise the game that evening.
Failure to wear your shirt will result in sitting out the first quarter of that
day/evenings game.

APPEARANCE POINTERS
If a cheerleader arrives at an event without the entire uniform as required, the
coach will determine if she/he will be allowed to participate.
Uniforms must be kept clean and neat at all times and must not be in need of
repair.
Natural smiles, positive spirit, and good grooming are expected at all times when in
front of the public.
To maintain their appearance, it is recommended that you do not wear cheer
sneakers at any time, except at practices and games.
To maintain their appearance, warm up outfits that belong to the school, may not
be worn at any time except at games.
 ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES
ATTENDANCE
* All cheerleaders are expected to participate in all games, sport activities, spirit
activities, rallies, competitions and fundraisers designated by the coach.
* All squad members are required to attend all practices as called by the coach.
* Practices and games will always take precedence over jobs and personal plans.
Excused absences can only be obtained by notifying the coach personally. Excessive
absences from school and/or from cheerleading will lead to dismissal from the squad.

ABSENCES
If you are absent from school on a practice or game day and you have not made prior
arrangements with your coach, you must let COACH JOCHYM AND COACH SPANO
know as soon as possible.

You or your parent/guardian can do this by calling the school at (610) 932-6640 or
emailing at ejochym@oxfordasd.org or kspano@oxfordasd.org. The earlier you call, the
better we can prepare!

* Any cheerleader who misses any part of a school day due to illness may not cheer
that night, unless otherwise approved by the coach.

EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:

1. Each cheerleader can be granted ONE unexcused absence. After the second
unexcused (from a game, practice or scheduled event) absence, you will be dismissed
from the squad.
2. All absences must be excused. Excuses are left to the discretion of the coaches. An
excused absence is subject to verification. Always email coaches BUT this does not
mean that you are automatically excused!

Excused Absences:
1. Doctors note (after coach had already been notified of absence PRIOR to absence)
2. School Nurses note (left school early)
3. Not in school, due to illness (parents note or email to notify coach)

Unexcused Absences:
1. Not showing up
2. Self-written note
3. Missing more than a half hour of a practice, game or scheduled event.
4. Work
5. One week on ineligibility.
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INELIGIBILITY - GRADES
During a week of ineligibility, the cheerleader is still required to attend and
participate in all practices. If a game is scheduled for that week, the cheerleader
must attend the game in warm-ups and sit with the team during the game.
ONE WEEK of ineligibility counts as ONE unexcused absence.
If a cheerleader is ineligible for any two weeks of the season, she/he will be
dismissed from the squad.
 Transportation/Districts/Fundraising/Dismissal
TRANSPORTATION

An athlete may ride home from an away game or other scheduled event with THEIR
parent or guardian ONLY. Arrangements must be approved by the coach PRIOR to
departing for the game. The proper paperwork must be completed, including necessary
signatures. In order to participate, cheerleaders must ride with the squad TO every
game.

DISTRICTS

Winter cheerleading comes with the understanding that the boys and/or girls
basketball teams will be making playoff games after the regular season. Cheerleaders
will be notified of the dates and times of the games as soon as the coaches know
(sometimes as little as 48 hours). These games may not be on the days of the regular
season (Tuesday/Thursdays). Missing a game will be counted as an unexcused
absence.

FUNDRAISING

It is expected that all members will participate fully in all fundraising activities to raise
money for the squad.

SUSPENSION

When a cheerleader is suspended from school for ANY given amount of time, during
the season, the suspension period will be counted as ONE UNEXCUSED ABSENCE.

DISMISSAL

Cheerleaders are role models and are representatives of their school. If a cheerleader
gets in any trouble involving drugs and/or alcohol (in or out of school), he/she will be
dismissed from the squad.

A squad member will be dismissed from the squad for continual failure to abide by the
rules in this constitution. In addition, any situation that may arise during the season
(whether it be stated in this constitution or not) may be deemed by coach(es) as
inappropriate for the squad and can be cause for dismissal from the squad. These
circumstances will be left up to the coachs discretion.

SCHOOL RULES

All school rules apply to sports as well. Students-athletes are to follow all expectations
as stated in the OAHS Student Handbook during ALL practices, games and other
scheduled events. Additionally, breaking any of those rules will result in disciplinary
action given by the principal(s) of the school.
 Cheerleading Constitution
Signature Page: Winter 2017-2018

I have read, understand and agree to comply with the above

conditions. I realize that failure to comply can result in
consequences imposed at the coaches discretion.

Cheerleaders Name (printed) ____________________

Cheerleaders Signature ________________________

Parent/Guardians name (printed) _________________

Parent/Guardians Signature _____________________

*This form must be signed and returned to your coach

prior to Tuesday, 11/21/2017. You will not be able to
cheer until all the rules and regulations have been read
and understood. *
 Emergency Information_________
Please fill out the following information.

Full Name: ___________________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________
City: _____________________ State: ____ Zip code: __________
Home Phone: _________________ Cell Phone: _______________
Email address: ________________________________________
Receive Texts? YES or NO (circle one)

Parent/Guardian: Relationship to the student: ________________

Home Phone: _________________ Cell Phone: _______________
Email address: ________________________________________

Parent/Guardian: Relationship to the student: ________________

Home Phone: _________________ Cell Phone: _______________
Email address: ________________________________________

Emergency Contact (other than a parent/guardian):

Name: ______________________ Phone: __________________
Relationship to cheerleader: _______________________________

Allergies: ___________________________________________
Previous Injuries: ______________________________________
Wears contacts? Yes No Wears glasses? YES NO
Family Doctor: ________________________________________
Phone number: ________________________________________
Insurance Policy and Number: _____________________________
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