Valley Central Youth Cheerleading
Cheerleader Code of Conduct

  Cheerleading is a team sport; players are under the direction and supervision of their coaches.  During the season cheerleaders shall follow the rules of the team, town and league. Any Cheerleader who doesn't follow the rules will be subject to disciplinary actions. All personnel decisions that involve cheerleading will be made by the Cheer Director and town Board. 

>Be respectful to one another, coaches and opposing teams

>Have a positive attitude and warm smile at all times
>Have an open mind and be willing to learn and accept new ideas.

>Follow league rules, town rules, and team rules.

>You are a team and do things as a team.
>Coaches will evaluate to the best of their ability what role a cheerleader will have in formation. During stunting guidelines are needed to avoid injury, therefore positions cannot be constantly changed as it takes many practice hours to perfect each position.

>Practice begins promptly at the time scheduled. Your coach MUST be notified if practice or a game will be missed. Excessive lateness or absences can result in being benched at the next game. (You MUST still attend the game!)

>Your squad may suffer if a substitution is not able to be made.

>When in uniform remember you are representing your town
>All cheerleaders must wear the required uniform as determined by each town in order to cheer that week's game.

>All hair must be pulled back in a neat like fashion.

>No jewelry or any kind. Earrings MUST be removed.

            Coaches will not be responsible for any jewelry. Please leave it at home.

>No long or false nails, nail polish or glitter of any kind.

>There is NO eating in a VCYFC uniform.  A change of clothes should be brought to every game or event for before or after. Any lost or damaged uniforms must be compensated for immediately.

>You must arrive at the field 1 hour before the start of a game.

>You may not leave the field or your team during the game or half-time.

>Hand shake after all games with opposing team
>Watch and applaud opposing team after their "Hello Cheer" and "Half-Time" routines.

>Your area must be cleaned up after every practice and game.

The Cheerleader Vow: I am a cheerleader, I will wear my uniform with pride and respect when serving at any league function. I will accept that I am not only a volunteer but obligated to a team. I promise to be punctual and ready to practice, and never complain when called upon to perform any related duty. I will never allow my conduct, thought, attitudes or emotions to betray the trust that others have placed in me as a member of this team.

Cheerleader Signature __________________________________________________ Squad______________

 I, _____________________________________________accept the responsibilities and risks of my child while participating in Valley Central Youth Cheerleading.

 Parent Signature ____________________________________________________ Date __________Town  VC