Cheer Code of Conduct

DasCHE Spartans Handbook has a code of conduct that must be followed. In addition to it, Spartan Cheer has their own code of conduct that must be followed.

No Distractions: I have made this the first rule, because it is one of the most important ones we have in place. Cheerleaders MAY NOT COMMUNICATE WITH FOOTBALL PLAYERS BEFORE OR DURING THE GAMES!!!!  Cheerleaders will not be a distraction to the players. Breaking this rule will cause you to be benched or removed from the cheer team. After the game is over, you may speak to players in an encouraging and supportive way.

Sportsmanship: Cheerleaders in uniform will support DasCHE sports before any other team. They will show good sportsmanship at games or any other events they attend. They will show respect and stand attentive during the national anthem with their hand over their heart. When a player from either team is injured, they will kneel on one knee and quietly pray for that player. Cheerleaders will have a Christ-like attitude towards one another and everyone they encounter, including an opposing team. We are ambassadors of DasCHE Spartans and of Chris, and we want that to show in our choices and actions on and off the field.

Attitude: Cheerleaders must come to all practices, games and events with a positive, encouraging and teachable attitude. They will come to practice with enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. They will be respectful to the coach, parents and admins on and off the field. Poor attitudes disrupt unity on a team, and it will not be tolerated on the cheer team.

Social media Policy from Spartan Handbook:

We are a Christian organization and abide by Biblical principles. Being a member of any Spartans Sports Team is a privilege not a right. DasCHE members (athletes, coaches, leaders, and parents) are responsible

for their own behavior when communicating with social media and will be held accountable for the content of the communications that they state/post on social media locations. It is the responsibility of all

users to carefully consider their behavior and what they place online when communicating with or “friending” any individual.

Guidelines include but are not limited to the following: No cyberbullying is permitted. This is defined as the use of electronic technologies to hurt or harm other people. Examples include: Sending offensive text messages or emails; Posting statements that are not true and create rumors; or circulating embarrassing photos of a classmate online. No conversation in regard to terrorist threats. No foul or explicit language. No references to the DasCHE association or any entity of the association in a negative fashion. No sexually explicit language or photographs. No messages that could be interpreted as racially insensitive. Disciplinary actions will be determined by the Sports Management Team and will be determined on a case by case basis. Disciplinary actions include but are not limited to: loss of playing time, loss of DasCHE membership, oral or written reprimands, game suspensions, coach suspensions, dismissal, or expulsions.

DasCHE Spartans Sports Organization will cooperate to the extent legally required with social media sites, internet service providers, local, state, and federal officials in investigations or with other legal requests,whether criminal or civil actions. Spam accounts are applicable to the same policy.

Attendance: Attendance is critical to any team sport and cheer is no exception. To be respectful to the team and coach, we need prompt attendance at camps, practices and games in order to be productive and to take full advantage of our time together. If your child will be out, please communicate that with both myself and the coach. Likewise, the cheer coach would like the girls to directly communicate with her. If a cheerleader is excessively absent or tardy, whichresults in her not being ready to perform, she will be asked to sit out that week. This decision will be made by the coach and admins on an individual basis.

Uniforms: Uniforms, practice wear and cheer accessories must be kept clean, spot free, wrinkle free and looking pristine. We are representing the DasCHE organization, our team, and our leaders when we are in uniform. Everyone must wear the same uniform to the games. If you show up to a game and you are not in the correct uniform, you will not get to participate at that game. All cheer gear must be at every game unless otherwise stated by myself or the coach.

*Uniforms may only be worn at games, team pictures, or other approved events by myself or the coach.

Appearance:

• Hair– Cheerleaders are expected to wear their hair securely out of their face for camps, practices and games. The coach will decide on how to wear their hair each week.
• Jewelry-Earrings must be studs! No other jewelry is allowed during camps, practices or games for safety reasons.
• Makeup– Makeup must be worn in a natural way. Makeup should not be excessive.
• Nails– Nails should be cut short and be kept clean once practices start until the end of season.
• Clothing – No visible undergarments should be seen in uniform.

 

*Cheerleaders wearing any item that represents DasCHE Spartans at any time are expected to represent themselves in a Christ-like manner. They should conduct themselves in a way that respects and honors our cheer team and other DasCHE sports. Out of uniform, they are still representatives of Christ and should act in a manner that honors Him.

Illness and injuries: Every illness and injury are different and will be looked at on a case-by-case bases. Please notify me and the coach if an illness or injury occurs as soon as possible. Again, the cheer coach would like the girls to directly communicate with her. Cheerleaders must be physically able to participate to cheer at games, but some accommodations may be made if the coach feels it is safe.

Fundraising/parent involvement: All cheerleaders and parents are required to participate in fundraising events. With cheer being a new sport, it is essential to have everyone be involved in raising money to support the team.

Here are some examples of skills and resources that would be helpful: making shirts, vinyl transfers, embroidery, you can host a gathering, access to an indoor practice facility, great at fundraising or asking for donations, etc.

Protocols for concern: If a cheerleader or parent has a concern, you may contact Holly Murphy or Becky Jackson. Do not address the coach, admins, cheerleaders or parents about a concern at any DasCHE Spartans’ event. If there is a concern you feel needs to be addressed, please wait twenty-four hours before contacting before contacting us. Please refrain from talking negatively about the cheer team, coach or admins. We want to not only be unified as a cheer team, but we also want to be unified as an organization. We respect and appreciate the years of dedication the organization has put into the DasCHE Spartans and we want our actions to reflect that.

We look forward to an amazing season!