Kell Junior Cheer 2017 Cheerleading Policies

Kell Junior Cheer – 2017 Cheerleading Policies

1. GENERAL OBJECTIVES

Cheerleaders are student athletes and must strive to achieve the highest standards both academically and physically. Cheering for Kell Junior Longhorns is a privilege, NOT a right and those who do not meet the standards of the Constitution may be dismissed from the program with no refund.

1. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Cheerleaders are required to purchase all items listed below. There may be an extremely limited number of used items available to purchase but there is no guarantee. Items that MAY be available used are indicated by an asterisk (*) below. Fees for registration, camp, competition, etc. are also required to be part of the program. Please note the payment schedule below as cheerleaders must be current on their fees to attend camps, participate in activities and to receive their uniforms. No orders for items will be placed for those who are not current with their fees. Those who do not pay before the items are ordered will no longer be a part of the program. All fees are non-refundable. If a cheerleader quits or is removed for any reason, a refund will not be issued.

APPROXIMATE COSTS -All items below are MANDATORY.

*These are approximate costs based on 48cheerleaders and mandatory fundraising

New FootballReturning Football

Administrative Fee$72.00Administrative Fee$72.00

Uniform$101.00Uniform$101.00

Core Cheer Package**$300.00Game Bow$10.00

Game Bow$10.00Made It Shirt/Shorts/Bow$53.00

Made It Shirt/Shorts/Bow$53.00Camp/Practice Wear/Bow$52.00

Camp/Practice Wear/Bow$52.00Choreography Camp$140.00

Practice Facilities$80.00Practice Facilities$80.00

Choreography Camp$140.00Friday Night Jersey$20.00

Friday Night Jersey$20.00Pink Out$26.00

Memory Mate$10.00Memory Mate$10.00

Pink Out$26.00Georgia Dome Tickets$26.00

Georgia Dome Tickets$26.00Banquet (trophy/end of year gift, etc.)$60.00

Banquet (trophy/end of year gift, etc.)$60.00

Total:$950.00Total:$650.00

**Core Cheer Package consists of: Warm-Up, Cheer Bag, Underliner, Briefs, Cheer Shoes, Team Poms and Pink OutPoms. Returning cheerleaders will not receive these items. If your returning cheerleader has grown out, misplaced or wants updated warm-ups, cheer bag, underliner, briefs or cheer shoes parents will have to pay for those items at the uniform fitting, on May 11th.

Tentative Payment Schedule:Tentative Payment Schedule:

May 3rd – 1st payment due - $200.00May 3rd– 1st payment due - $135.00

June 1st-2nd payment due - $225.00June 1st-2nd payment due - $160.00

July 1st– 3rd payment due - $225.00July 1st– 3rd payment due - $160.00

August 1st– 4th payment due - $150.00August 1st– 4th payment due - $125.00

September 1st– 5th payment due - $150.00September 1st–5th payment due - $70.00

Amounts may change due to budget finalization, individual purchases etc. The individual adjustments will be made on the final payments.

III.BEHAVIOR AND DISCPLINE

As a member of the Kell Junior Cheer Program, you are expected to maintain behavior above reproach because you are a leader in the school. Consequences for violating any regulation in the Constitution will be at the discretion of the KJC Board and will be handled according to the rules of the Kell Junior Cheer. Please keep in mind the following:

• Any behavior; which is deemed by a Board Member as reflecting poorly on the intended image of the program – no matter where the incident takes place – is subject to dismissal from the program at the KJC Board’s discretion.
• Inappropriate content – as determined by the KJC Board – on webpages (ie: MySpace, Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, etc.) is subject to discipline. Repeated infractions are subject to dismissal from the program.
• Uniforms and jerseys should only be worn at games and events approved by the Kell Junior Cheer Program. Inappropriate use of the Kell cheerleading uniform or jersey is subject to discipline and/or dismissal from the program.

1. TRANSPORTATION

Parents are responsible for transporting cheerleaders to and from all events (practices/games/competitions).

1. ATTENDANCE POLICIES

As a member of the Kell Junior Cheer Program, you are required to contribute your part. When one person is absent the whole squad suffers and cause ineffective practice time. As a result, the following attendance rules are necessary and will be enforced:

• Cheerleaders MUST schedule appointments around all cheerleading activities. Note: Cheerleaders duties are often scheduled with little advance notice. Early release from or late arrival to practices and/or performance is unacceptable.
• Cheerleaders MUST be present at all practices, performances, sign painting sessions, camps, competitions and any other activities designated by the KJC Board.
• If a cheerleader is absent from school and are not able to provide a doctor’s note excusing them from cheer then they are required to attend the practice/game/event wearing the designated clothing/uniform.
• Excused absences are:
• Death in the family.
• Signed doctor’s excuse that indicates time and date of the sickness.
• School related trips.
• Any other excused absences are at the discretion of the coach and/or KJC board and will be addressed on an individual basis. These absences MUST be approved by the coach and KJC board at least 24 hours prior to the missed practice, game, competition or event.
• If a cheerleader is seen by a doctor for an injury that affects her ability to cheer, a signed doctor’s note must be submitted to the KJC board.

Consequences for Demerits

5 Demerits: Sit out two quarters of game in uniform with the Coach not talking to friends or parents.

10 Demerits: Sit out one full game in full uniform with the Coach not talking to friends or parents.

15 Demerits: Sit out one full game in full uniform with the Coach not talking to friends or parents.

20 Demerits: DISMISSAL from the Program for the remainder of the season (with no refund). The season includes Football, Basketball and Competition.

ANY ABSENCE FROM A PRACTICE, GAME, COMPETITION, OR EVENT WITHOUT NOTIFIYING YOUR COACH OR A KJC BOARD MEMBER 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE DAY OF THE PRACTICE, GAME, COMPETITION, OR EVENT IS SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL AT THE OR KJC BOARD’S DISCRETION.

The following dates are MANDATORY.

Failure to attend subjects the cheerleader to the possibility of immediate dismissal from the program.

Please plan accordingly.

1. FUNDRAISING

All cheerleaders are required to participate in two fundraisers this season. There will be a mandatory fundraising meeting held during the Made It Meeting on May 2nd. Fundraising helps keep participation costs to a minimum. Participation in the fundraising is mandatory.

1. BOOSTER CLUB

Booster Club membership is activated when the first payment of the current season is made (Made It Meeting on Tuesday, May 2nd). Everyone is encouraged to attend the KJC booster club meetings and help with other booster club activities. Your participation is appreciated.

1. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC GAMES AND EVENTS

Cheerleaders are NOT allowed to wear their Junior Kell cheerleading uniforms to the Varsity football games.

*The cost of admittance to Kell High School athletic games and events for all KJC Program participants are at the discretion of the Kell High School Principal and Athletic Director and can be changed at any time without notice.

Kell Junior Cheer 2017

Cheerleading Policies Agreement Form

I, as parent/guardian of the cheerleader candidate below, have read and fully understand the rules and regulations which will govern my child if chosen to represent Kell High School as a cheerleader including the financial responsibilities, payment deadlines, and mandatory dates listed below. I also understand that this is an extracurricular activity and attendance at ALL practices, games, performances, camps and fundraisers are requirements of the elected cheerleaders. I understand that due to the nature of the activity, there is risk of physical injury. I will abide by all try-out rules, accept the decisions of the hired independent judges as final and abide by those decisions. I also understand that if my child is chosen as part of the KJC cheerleading squad and is later dismissed from the program for any reason, I will receive no financial restitution. I hereby give my consent to the student mentioned below to participate in cheerleading tryout and, if chosen, to participate as a member of the Kell Junior Cheerleading squad for the upcoming year. My child will participate in all required fundraisers during the 2017cheerleading season.

Printed name of Athlete: Grade 2017 – 2018:

Printed Name of Parent/Guardian:

Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date:

In addition, a PARENT/GUARDIAN must initial each section below:

Financial Responsibilities – fees, fundraising, payment schedule (See pg.2 for more details)

Tentative Payment Schedule:

• May 3rd – 1st payment due
• June 1st-2nd payment due
• July 1st– 3rd payment due
• August 1st– 4th payment due
• September 1st– Final payment due

Important Mandatory Dates

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RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AND PRENTAL CONSENT AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”)

IN CONSIDERATION of ______’s (hereinafter “the Child”) participation in any way in the Kell Junior Cheer Program. (“KJC”), I attest and affirm that I am the legal guardian or parent of the above-named minor child , and I, for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin:

1. ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I and the Child understand the nature of cheerleading activities and that he/she is qualified (in age and residence), in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activities. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I or the Child believes that his/her personal safety may be compromised, he/she will immediately discontinue further participation.

2. FULLY UNDERSTAND that: (a) CHEERLEADING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, AND DEATH (“RISKS”) (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by the Child’s own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the activities, the condition in which the activities take place, or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASEES” NAMED BELOW; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ANY AND ALL SUCH RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITY OF LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES the Child or I may incur as a result of his/her participation in the activities.

3. HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Kell Junior Cheer, their respective administrators, clients, directors, agents, officers, members, coaches, volunteers, employees, as well as other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of the premises on which the activities take place, (each considered one of the “RELEASEES” herein) FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON MY OR MY CHILD’S ACCOUNT CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASEES” OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS;AND I, ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY CHILD, FURTHER AGREE that if, despite this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releases, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES from any litigation expenses, attorney’s fees, loss, liability, damages, or cost which any may incur as the result of such claim.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE AND INTEND IT TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS HELD TO BE INVALID, THE REMAINING PROVISIONS SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE CHILD’S REGISTRATION INFORMATION IS CORRECT. I GIVE MY CHILD’S SCHOOL PERMISSION TO RELEASE INFORMATION REGARDING AGE, RESIDENCE, ADDRESS, AND RECOGNIZED PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP TO A KJC (Kell Junior Cheer) EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER.

Parent Name (Print)Date

Parent Signature

Cheerleading Candidate Information Form

Student Name: Grade 2017 – 2018:

Street Address:

City: Zip Code:

Student Cell Number: Text Messages:Yes or No

Student Email Address:

T-Shirt Size: Youth/Adult Short Size: Youth/Adult:

Parent/Guardian #1 Name:

Address (if different from above):

Home Phone Number: Cell Number:

Text Messages:Yes or No

Email Address:

Parent/Guardian #1 Name:

Address (if different from above):

Home Phone Number: Cell Number:

Text Messages:Yes or No

Email Address:

Please place an ‘X’ next to the option that applies to you:

I DO NOT want to be considered for the Competition squad.

I would like to be considered for the Competition squad.

Cobb County School DistrictForm CFIA-1

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PERMISSION TO DISPLAY STUDENT PHOTOGRAPH/NAME

I hereby grant permission to Cobb County School District (District) to use or publicly display my child’s photograph, video image, or audio clip on the District’sWeb site(s), individual school Web pages, or in other official District publications without further notice. I acknowledge the District's right to crop, edit, or treat the photograph, video, or audio clip at its discretion.

I also understand that once my student’s photograph, video image, or audio clip is published on a Web site, it can be downloaded by any computer user, on or off campus. I understand a student’s name may be published along with the student’s picture.

Therefore, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the members of the Cobb County Board of Education, the District, its officers, employees, agents, successors and assignees (the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims and liabilities resulting from this publishing.

Subject/Nature of Event:Any and All Kell Junior Cheerleading Events

Permission is granted for the use requested above.

NOTE: This form must be signed by student if the student is 18 years of age or older.

Name of Student Signature of Student

Date of Student Signature

Name of Parent/GuardianSignature of Parent/Guardian

Date of Parent/Guardian Signature(s)

9/18/07

Important Dates

Parent Meeting: Thursday, March 16th, Kell Media Center 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Tryouts: April 10th – April 13th, Kell Auxiliary Gym 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Tryout Results: Friday, April 14st5:00pm –

Made It Meeting: Tuesday, May 2nd, Kell Media Center 6:30pm – 7:30pm (first payment due)

Uniform Fitting: Thursday, May 11th, Kell High School (6th Grade 6:00pm/7th Grade 6:45pm/8th Grade 7:15pm)

Last Day of School: Wednesday, May 24th

Fundraiser Ends/Forms Due to Team Moms: Wednesday, May 31st

Second Payment Due: Thursday, June 1st (by mail or PayPal on website)

Third Payment Due: Saturday, July 1st (by mail or PayPal on website)

Choreography Camp: Wednesday, July 12th – Friday, July 14th from 9:00am – 3:00pm (one hour lunch break/lunch on your own) – Rockstar Cheer Gym (Formerly North Metro Elite Cheer)