The coaches have been concerned about the number of absences without prior notice. Please understand that although we didn’t address unexcused absences in our handbook, we have set a policy which must be abided by until the end of the season.
Beginning week of September 27, 2011, two or more unexcused absences will constitute dismissal from the program. An unexcused absence is defined as when a cheerleader misses practice and/or game without prior notification to the coach. Basically, if you do not show up for practice or a game without informing the coach, your absence will be unexcused. If this situation occurs twice, we will consider you have decided not to participate in the program and will ask that you return the uniforms issued to your cheerleader.
If cheerleader has an unexcused absence from practice, she must come to the game and she will have to sit out the first half of the game and will be able to join the team after their half-time performance.
This policy is in place for the cheerleaders to understand they have a team that relies on their presence and that they have made a commitment to their team, a commitment which needs to be honored. Homework, being tired, other activities should not be reasons to miss practices/games. Staying home sick from school or having a fever, vomiting, etc. are valid reasons for being absent.
Please, please communicate with your coach if an emergency arises which will prevent you from attending practice or a game. If you have not done so already, please read and sign the RYC Parent handbook and give the signed pledge sheet to your coach or Lisa Mikanda.
