Cheerleader Code of Conduct 

          In an effort to provide a safe, fun and nurturing environment, the following guidelines will be in place for members of the Colorado Extreme Cheerleading Competitive Cheerleading Squad.  These rules will help promote good sportsmanship as well as aid in the formation of a close bond between squad members while, at the same time, teaching each child to be responsible for their own behavior and its effects on their squad.

Behavior

• Under NO circumstances is a cheerleader to make rude, snide or discriminatory comments about a fellow squad member. If there is a problem, we need to talk it out rather than hurt each other with words or actions.  

• The topic of WEIGHT is not allowed to be discussed bewteen squad members. It does not matter what the scale reads or what size clothes you wear. I do not want to hear anyone talking about “weight” or using the word “fat”. This can be a huge problem among cheerleaders and has led many a cheerleader to the path of eating disorders. I will never tell the squad what to eat or what not to eat. Healthy nutrition will be essential to a good performance. If they don’t get enough nutrients, then they cannot gain the required muscle to perform such skills as tumbling or stunting. The only recommendation I will make toward dietary requirements is that the cheerleaders drink plenty of WATER. They will dehydrate easily and need to learn that water is more valuable than soda, juice or sports drinks.    

• Tumbling and stunting is serious business. If the squad is not paying full attention, someone will get hurt. There will be no talking while we are learning new stunting and tumbling skills. This is to ensure the safety of all involved. Nobody wants to get hurt and excessive chatter is the best formula for accidents.  

• While in and out of uniform you will behave yourselves accordingly. You represent Colorado Extreme Cheerleading and your behavior will reflect upon the program as a whole. While at competitions you will be supportive of your squad whether you win or lose. When we win, we will be joyous without being haughty. If we lose, we will do so graciously by congratulating the winning squad.    

• One person does not cause the squad to win or lose. The entire squad is responsible for the outcome of a competition. What we do, we do together. We will not place blame for a falling stunt or a forgotten dance step. We will work together to be the best we can, no matter what.

Practice

• Practice is mandatory. I will work with the parents to make sure that everyone gets vacation time over the summer and during the school year. Due to our competition schedule and the amount of work needed for our routine, each cheerleader is expected at all scheduled practices unless prior notice has been given. If a cheerleader becomes ill, we will need to hold extra sessions to make sure the entire squad can practice together. If a cheerleader is excessively absent, he or she may not be able to perform in the next competition.

• Be prepared to WORK. This means that when you are at practice I need you to listen and follow directions. We have a very tough year ahead of us and not much time to work. Practice time is precious and I expect each cheerleader to be respectful and pay attention while at practice.

• If a problem arises, please come and talk to me. Anything can be worked out if I am made aware of a problem. If I don’t know about it, I can’t fix it. If you are having a problem with someone on the squad, please come and talk to me before the problem can escalate. 

I have read the rules of conduct for the Colorado Extreme Cheerleading Squad. I agree to abide by the rules of conduct while I am a member of the squad.  

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