Conduct

A. The code of conduct of NHS will be in effect at all times. Team members should be leaders within the school and set a good example at all times.

B. Team members should remember that you are a representative of NHS and your actions in and out of uniform will always reflect upon your position as a cheerleader.

C. Each cheerleader is required to maintain emotional stability and composure while at practice, events, in uniform.

D. There will be no public display of affection of any kind while in uniform or at events.

E. Squad members must be courteous, friendly, and respectful to all (other team members, student body, visitors to our school, etc.)

F. All cheerleaders must use discression while on the internet or texting. Pages such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, etc. will be monitored.

Cheerleading Appearance

Cheerleaders must arrive to practice on time, wearing proper shoes and clothing.

Hair needs to be out of the eyes and in a secured ponytail if shoulder length or below.

Chewing gum or eating during practices is prohibited

No jewelry

Fingernails must be sports length. Nail polish, if worn, must be clear or natural color

Pre-Season Important Dates

Aug. 24th- coaches conditioning at NHS 6pm-7pm
Aug. 25th- conditioning at NHS 6-7
Aug. 26th- conditioning at NHS 6-7

Aug. 27th- Doubles 8am-10am NHS and 5:30-7:30 pm NHS
Aug. 28th- Doubles 8am-10am NHS and 5:30-7:30 pm NHS

Aug. 29th- UCA camp at NHS 9-4
Aug. 30th- UCA camp at NHS 9-4

Aug. 31st- OFF

Cheerleading Attendance

Cheerleading is a team sport and commitment is an important key!

Attendance at practices and games is mandatory.

If a cheerleader cannot attend a practice or game, she must notify the head coach in advance and provide the coach with the reason for the absence.

Practices/games will be excused for medical or dental appointments (with a note), illness, death in the family, and academic/religious events in which the cheerleader is a participant. Unexcused practices shall be determined at the coach’s discretion.

Failure to adhere to the team’s attendance policy will result in asking to sit out during the following game. Three unexcused practices may result in asking to leave the team.

If you have an injury, you must still attend all the scheduled practices, games, and events. This will not be considered an unexcused absence.

Practice: Eye Contact

Practice Eye Contact

When it comes to cheerleading, the old proverb “the eyes are the window to the soul” is particularly true. This shows confidence. If the crowd can’t hear the cheerleaders, they have no reason to follow. The same goes for eye contact. Look at everyone in the crowd. Not just a small group of people such as a group of friends. Making eye contact with the fans is crucial to creating a memorable connection with them!

P.S. If you can't make eye contact, look right on top of their head, so it seems as if you're looking at them directly.

Practice: Motions

Practice your Motions!

Remember-
1) All moves should be performed sharply. Imagine hitting a brick wall that is behind you.
2) Wrists should not be cocked, but in a straight line with your arms. Thumbs should be on the outside of your fists, with your pinky fingers in back. Show your swirlies!
3) Your arms should not be way behind you. You should be able to just barely see them out of the corner of your eyes when looking straight ahead.
4) Shoulders should be relaxed for every motion, not up at your ears.
5) Shortest distance- rather than swinging your arms around, up into your High V, bring your arms straight forward in front of yourself and hit. This is true for any motion.
6) Practice in front of a mirror. You may feel like you're doing the moves correctly, but you may not be.

Use these pics as a guide: http://www.victorysportsoutreach.org/id32.html

Cheerleading Captains and Co-Captains

Congratulations to the newly elected captains and co-captains of the 2009-2010 Norton High School Cheerleading Team!

Varsity:
Jackie Biagi - Captain
Elise Stafford - Captain
Shaylee Bowman - Co-Captain
Kim Birkett - Co-Captain

Junior Varsity:
Brianna Barrows - Captain