CS Info Pack_Milton 2019
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KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL SEASON<br />
a. We value hard working, positive athletes who understand that the TEAM comes before the individual.<br />
b. Coaches reserve the right to modify routines as needed, and athletes will be expected to support decisions that are deemed as<br />
best for the team.<br />
c. We will only allow skills that have been mastered with proper technique to be competed. This is at the coaches discretion.<br />
Skills permitted in a routine may change from Day 1 to Day 2 at a competition based on deductions.<br />
d. Absolutely no jewelry can be worn to practice or competitions.<br />
e. All athletes are expected to be good teammates, and no gossip, pettiness or bullying will be tolerated. These<br />
continued behaviors are grounds for dismissal from our program.<br />
f. Athletes are expected to maintain at a minimum, the skills they had at the start of the season. We reserve the right to move<br />
athletes if they are not holding true to this expectation.<br />
g. Athletes must treat their coaches, CITs, guest instructors, volunteers and admin staff with the utmost respect. We promise to<br />
do the same for our athletes.<br />
h. Athletes must communicate with coaches to ensure they stay healthy and are having fun.<br />
PARENT’S ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES<br />
a. The Parents Role in the gym is to support your athlete, the team and gym in a positive manner.<br />
b. Pay all bills in a timely manner. Unfortunately athletes with past-due bills will be asked to sit out of practice.<br />
c. The chain of command for parent information is as follows: i. Team Cheer Mom ii. Coach iii. Gym Directors<br />
d. Support your athlete’s commitment to the team by ensuring they are at practice and following our attendance policy.<br />
e. Stay in the know by upholding your end of communication.<br />
f. Your dedication and support is just as important to us as it is to your child. We encourage all parents to sit together and support all<br />
Cheer Sport Sharks teams. Parents are also encouraged to show support by wearing Cheer Sport Sharks clothing to competitions.<br />
Showing respect for the coaching staff, other teams and hosting organizations is expected, as you are there representing Cheer Sport<br />
Sharks and your child.<br />
GYM-WIDE RULES<br />
a. Parents and athletes cannot sell or create their own Cheer Sport Sharks CLOTHING or MERCHANDISE for personal use or for sale.<br />
This include the use of team names and any likeness to logo, affiliation and/or program. Any violation, will result in dismissal from the<br />
entire program. All Cheer Sport Sharks clothing will be faciliated through pre-orders, pro-shop and our official online stores.<br />
Parents/Athletes/Staff wishing to enter a contest, while wearing the Cheer Sport Sharks uniform, or representing Cheer Sport Sharks<br />
in any media must first receive permission from the owners.<br />
b. Our goal is to teach athletes the responsibility that comes from maintaining commitment to a competitive team. This means<br />
that we rely on parents to help us enforce our attendance policy by ensuring that your athlete does not let their team down by<br />
continued absences. Removing cheer is not an acceptable form of punishment as it impacts the entire team.<br />
c. NO GOSSIP will be tolerated. Please refrain from talking about other athletes, families, coaches, etc.<br />
d. We strive to keep Cheer Sport a positive environment and take this very seriously. We will always be happy to talk about concerns;<br />
however will not tolerate continued negativity. Persistent negativity from parents or athletes is grounds for dismissal from our<br />
program. If you have a concern, please address it with the appropriate person so that we can solve it, or explain it. Let’s all work<br />
to keep Cheer Sport a positive environment.<br />
e. Please help to keep our gym as pretty as the day it opened! Tidy up after yourself and your children.<br />
f. Parents are not permitted in the gym unless asked by a coach. We reserve the right to close practices should we feel it is in<br />
the best interest of the athletes.<br />
g. Our social media policy is as follows: Everyone affiliated with the Sharks must refrain from posting negative thoughts about<br />
the team, gym, coaches, athletes or other programs on any social media platform. Inappropriate social media posts are grounds for<br />
dismissal from the program.<br />
h. Please leave all valuables at home. We are not responsible for lost or missing items.<br />
i. We run gym wide fundraisers which are optional. Any fees will be applied to the athletes account to be used within that competition<br />
season. Should an athlete quit the program for whatever reason, they will forfeit their fundraising profits.<br />
10.<br />
THE SPORT OF CHEERLEADING<br />
a. We will always do what we feel is best for the team – there is no greater team sport than cheerleading! Routines may be modified,<br />
roles may change, all in the name of what is best for the team. We ask that you understand and support our decisions. We strive to<br />
put the most competitive team and routine on the floor that we can – you’ve come to Sharks because of our tradition of excellence.<br />
Please help us maintain this.<br />
b. Safety is our number one concern. We have highly trained staff that are the best in the industry. We are proud of our safety record<br />
and will follow proper progression with all athletes to maintain it.<br />
c. Good sportsmanship is a win-win! Please treat all teams, athletes and gyms with respect.<br />
d. Remember that you are a representation of our program and the sport of cheerleading please conduct yourself accordingly.<br />
e. It’s all about the FUN that comes with working hard to achieve goals – that’s the Cheer Sport Sharks!