LIONS YOUTH CHEERLEADING
Attendance Policy

Below is our strict attendance policy that all cheerleaders, parents and coaches must follow.  Please read carefully and acknowledge acceptance of our policy.

ABSENCES:  

Every cheerleader must be present at all practices unless it is an excused absence approved by a coach. This applies to ANY cheerleading event (practice, game, competition, fundraisers etc.) All absences should be communicated at least 48 hours prior to the event so each coach is given ample amount of time to choreograph or fill in a substitute for the upcoming event.  In the event of an illness, notify your coaches as soon as reasonably possible.  Two types of absences exist: excused and unexcused.  

• Excused absences: funeral or death in the family, required school or church activities, religious holidays, sickness, and family vacations.

*After September 1st, vacations will not be an excused absence unless it was planned and booked prior to the start of the season and board approval was granted.

• Unexcused absences: sleepovers, playdates, homework, school events that are not required, birthday parties, being tired or any absence that was not received and approved by your coaches. 

Three unexcused absences, could result in removal from the team which will be reviewed and decided by the Lions Youth Cheerleading Board. Excessive absences overall may be subject to removal from a stunt or specific spot in the routine as deemed necessary by a coach or the Board.  In order for your child's team to perform at their best, every member must be in attendance to all of our events. If your child is not prioritizing cheer or willing to commit, it is only fair that after 3 unexcused absences the Board may remove the child from the team and if applicable, may replace the child with someone on the waitlist.