UNIFORMS, CAMP, OTHER EXPENSES

Each female squad member will have a shell top, skirt, liner, sweater, warm-ups, briefs, bag, ribbons, shoes, etc. and each male squad member will have a shirt top, pants, warm-ups, shoes, and bag. Some of these items must be purchased by the member and the school will provide the others. Cheer uniform and shoes are not to be worn to school or anywhere other than while performing. Shoes and uniform must be kept in good shape and must be clean. All items will be ordered by the coach from a spirit fashion catalog so that the members all coordinate. Any school merchandise ruined, lost or stolen will be replaced by that member at her/his own expense. If a member is removed from the squad, they will be expected to return all district property immediately and in good, clean condition. Fines will be issued to the business office if the uniform is not turned in or is lost. The fines must be paid or the uniform returned, in good condition, or the student’s grades and/or transcript will not be released. Fines must also be taken care of with the business office in order to tryout .

Attending varsity/junior varsity/freshman cheer camp is mandatory as it helps each member learn new safety practices, stunts, cheers, dance techniques, and helps builds team unity. Camp is a wonderful experience. The coaches will try to keep camp costs as low as possible for the squad, yet provide the best possible camp instruction available. The camp fees are the responsibility of the member and his/her parents. Fees must be paid to the Skyview Business Office prior to the last day of school. Failure to do so will result in the member not being able to attend camp. The member is then responsible for any cancellation fees that may result. Camps this year will be as follows .

CAMP DATES/COST 2008

August 3-6 at University of Oregon- Cost: $264.00

APPROXIMATE EXPENSES

Listed below is a list of possible expenses to be incurred throughout the 2007-2008 season. Costs may vary and are only approximations. These expenses would be paid by the cheerleader or his/her parents.

Item Approximate Cost per member

~Camp $260.00

Shoes $55.00

+Briefs $12.95

+Liner $20.95

#Poms $37.50

*Cheer Bag $30.00

Camp/Spirit Wear $90.00

*Warm-up Pants $42.95 - $45.95

*Warm-up Jacket $66.95 - $68.95

Rain Jacket $10.95

*Pictures (varies by package) $25.00

APPROXIMATE TOTAL $652.20 - $657.20

These prices do not include shipping and tax. These fees MUST to be paid by the member PRIOR to receiving any items.

A school approved vendor will be used to purchase uniform items and may result in a discount. Full prices are listed in the event a discount is not given.

(~) Camp fees are to be covered solely by the member. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact me.

(*) Optional items to purchase.

(+) Optional items to purchase if you already have them and they are in GOOD condition.

(#) Item may be different from previous years and therefore required to purchase.

LETTERING

A member of the Varsity squad will earn an athletic letter for cheerleading upon meeting the following requirements for each season of cheer (fall & winter):

Follow the athletic code
Pass chant & safety test
Attend 85% of the practices
Cheer at 90% of the games

If teams go into playoffs, must attend assigned games
Participate in 90% school support/cheerleading activities (ex: assemblies, fundraisers, BBQ, decorating, etc.)
Follow all other Cheer Guidelines (such as)

- Turn in and maintain all necessary paperwork on time
- If you do not notify coach of an absence beforehand, you will be deducted 2 games/practices.
- Return all uniform items in good condition
- Show respect to team and coach at all times

**Lettering will occur at the end of the Cheerleading season**

SEASON LENGTH

Training rules for the Vancouver School District, as outlined in the clearance packet, were revised in 2005. They indicate a student is an active athlete from the first time he/she clears for a sport/activity with the business office. Therefore, discipline measures for Tobacco and Drug/Alcohol use and Serious Misconduct apply when the student is in season, between seasons, and over the summer months.