Long valley cheerleading 2014 Flag squad parents’ meeting

1. Long valley cheerleading2014 Flag squad parents’ meeting Long Valley Middle School April 21, 2014

2. Mission Statement To offer the children in kindergarten, first and second grade the opportunity to participate on a non tryout, non competitive cheerleading squad as an introduction to the sport of cheerleading.

3. Requirements • Games: • Every Saturday: September thru the first week in November. • Times set by Morris County Football Association and will vary. • Practices: • Wednesdays starting the first full week in August through mid October • Location: Rock Spring Park • Time: Early evening

4. What to expect. . . Participants will learn the fundamentals of cheerleading which includes: Basic arm movements Sideline cheers Working together as a squad Primary Stunting Performing in front of an audience

5. Pep Rally • Attendance at and participation in the LVCA/LVRFA Pep Rally • Usually the Friday night prior to the first home game. (Mid September) • Kick Off Game • Out of conference game • August (Subject to Change; Usually the weekend before Labor Day) • If the Football Flag teams are playing, each Flag Cheerleading Squad will cheer for their respective team.

6. Clothing (To be ordered at Registration) • Jumper • Socks • Briefs • Hair bows • Flannel PJ bottoms • Sneakers • Hooded Sweatshirt • Practice Uniform • Gloves and head band • Turtleneck (To be purchased in August) • Other optional items available

7. Registration • Monday May 12th from 6-7pm – Flocktown School • Bring your daughter for sizing! • Registration fee paid to LVCA • Payment due in full for clothing that evening to apparel vendor. Credit card accepted for this portion of the costs due • NO REFUNDS will be issued

8. Cheer Clinic at Northern Elite Gymnastics and Cheer June 21st 2-4pm $20.00 Payment will be collected at LVCA Registration Only available to LVCA Flag Squad Registrants

9. Cheerfest 2014 • Cheerleading Competition • All squads receive recognition for the level they attain. • Most Spirited, Best Smiles, Best Dance • Tentative Dates: October 19th 2014 • Participation is optional • Volunteers needed to help run • Practices to start mid September • Exact dates will be set in August • Mandatory to attend all practices • Registration will be split amongst participants.

10. Attendance Policy We recognize and respect the fact that many of the girls are involved in other activities, however, whenever reasonable, we expect the girls to make cheerleading their priority. In order to address the conflicts that inevitably arise each Season, we have instituted an Attendance Policy which we deem to be fair and equitable to all.

11. An absence for any event by any cheerleader will be defined as Excused or Unexcused. An example of an excused absence would be illness. An absence due to vacation, another activity commitment or non-notification to the coach of any absence would be an unexcused absence. Anticipated absences that are known now need to be reported during the registration process. PLEASE NOTE, these are only a few examples of each and are not limited to these examples.

12. The following Procedure applies for all absences. • If there is a conflict with any scheduled practice, game or event outlined herein from the first practice in August through the last game of the season in early November, the parent(s) must send written notification of this to the Coach and President via email or in written form, minimally 24 hours before the absence or as soon as that conflict is defined. The LVCA Board will review and the absence and that outcome will be communicated, either verbal or in writing, back to the parent(s) via the coach or designated member of the Board in a timely manner. The decision of the Board will be final. • Failure to submit written notification of a conflict/absence prior to 24 hours of the absence/conflict will result in the absence being an automatic unexcused absence. This action could result in other consequences such as benching or your child’s immediate removal from the squad.

13. The LVCA Board has built in to each cheerleader’s season two (2) absences unexcused in nature. Absences which are Unexcused in Nature will be applied as follows: One (1) Game Absence including Trophy Game = one absence Pep Rally Absence = one absence  Two (2) Practice Absence(s) = one absence Two (2) Late Arrivals to practice or game ** Lateness occurs whenever a cheerleader arrives after a practice has begun whether it is before a game or a regularly scheduled weekly practice.  Once a cheerleader has reached the Two (2) Unexcused Absence(s) built in, the parent(s) will receive a written letter of notification from the Board. If the cheerleader has a 3rd Unexcused Absence, the Board will immediately request the cheerleader's uniform. THE OUTCOME STANDS!

14. Please note that these guidelines have been implemented to ensure that we have a consistent policy relative to participation and attendance in our program, a policy that is fair and equitable to each child.

15. Registration and Uniform Costs • Registration: (Does not include $10 Field Usage Fee) $??.00 • Mandatory Clothing (ESTIMATED): $185.00 • This ESTIMATE includes one of each mandatory items except for turtlenecks that will be purchased locally in the late summer/early fall. • This ESTIMATE includes the price for the lower priced sneaker and is subject to change. • Other optional clothing items will be available for purchase and must be paid for in full at registration in order to guarantee arrival by the start of our season.

16. Rosters/Coaches • K, 1st and 2nd graders may be mixed on each squad • Rosters/coaches will be finalized the end of July/beginning of August. Practice will begin August 5th. • Squads will be formed based on the number of football teams at the Flag level and the number of children that register for the Cheer Flag Program. • Squads will not be assigned to a specific Football team. Schedule will be on a rotating basis. • Squad requests will be considered but not guaranteed. • Contact Lisa Typrowicz if you are interested in coaching. Applications will be available at registration andneed to be returned to Lisa no later then June 1st. New coaches will be determined based on the number of returning coaches, number volunteers ,and the number of squads that are formed. Coaches must be 18 or older. Positions for Team Moms available too! • Lisa Typrowicz 876-5878

17. Attention 2nd grade Cheerleaders 2nd grade cheerleaders are eligible to join the Competition Team Evaluations on Tuesday, April 22nd From 7-8 pm at LVMS.

18. Competition Team Highlights • CAMP/CHOREOGRAPHY: Attendance is mandatory at all choreography and skills training sessions. • Youth Squad Spirit Camp – August 18-20th • Stunt Assessment • Stunt Assessment Clinic: June 14th • Place: Northern Elite Gym • Time: TBD • 3 Day Stunt Clinic • Date: August 14-16th • Central Jersey All Stars, Kenilworth, NJ • Practices: • Monday’s starting in Late August • After Cheerfest, Friday’s at Northern Elite from 4-7 • After Football season, Monday’s may change to a different day of the week. Additional information packet available and/or contact Sarah Bartiromo @ sprincess1930@comcast.net

19. Thank you for your interest and support of LVCA’s Flag program.We are looking forward to a great season! Please feel free to visit us atwww.lvcanj.com .