We expect that members will attend every scheduled practice. The full time allotted for each practice will be used. Tardiness is defined as arriving fifteen minutes late to practice or competitions. Absences include missing a practice completely or leaving early from practices, competitions, or other scheduled events. Because we need each team member present in order to properly train and practice routines, the tardiness/absence of one member completely disrupts the flow and function of the team. Adjustments must be made which are not normal parts of the routine and then readjustments are required when the team is complete.
EXCEPT FOR AN ILLNESS THAT IS CONTAGIOUS, AN ABSENCE (EVEN PARTIAL) OF A CHEERLEADER DURING A "COMPETITION WEEK" WILL RESULT IN THE CHEERLEADER NOT BEING PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THAT COMPETITION. NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN FOR MISSING THAT COMPETITION AS A RESULT OF THAT CHEERLEADER'S ABSENCE.
EXAMPLES OF UNEXCUSED ABSENCES ARE MINOR INJURIES OR NON-CONTAGIOUS ILLNESSES, HOMEWORK, NON-GRADED SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, OR PARTICIPATION IN OTHER SPORTS.
ABSENCES FROM PRACTICE MAY BE EXCUSED FOR MEDICAL REASONS, EMERGENCIES, SCHOOL-GRADED ACTIVITIES, OR ANY REASONS WHICH ARE DEEMED ACCEPTABLE BY THE COACH. EXAMPLES OF EXCUSED ABSENCES ARE A MAJOR FAMILY EVENT (DEATH OR WEDDING) OR A CONTAGIOUS ILLNESS OR SERIOUS INJURY. YOU CAN ALSO RECEIVE AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLETE TWO OF YOUR RQUIRED MONTHLY TUMBLING CLASSES. IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR COACH IN ADVANCE OF ANY UNEXPECTED ABSENCES SO THAT PRACTICES CAN BE APPROPRIATELY MODIFIED FOR THE REST OF THE TEAM.
MISSING MORE PRACTICES THAN ALLOWED CAN RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM THE TEAM.