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Lake Nona Youth Sports is proud to bring to our community different sports programs

ELITE

CHEER

Lake Nona Youth Sports offers a recreational competitive cheer program during the Spring season to allow cheer athletes an opportunity to progress and improve upon their skills in the off-season.

The Elite Cheer season runs January through May and depends on the competition schedule for that year.

We welcome ages 5 -17. The participants use their new skills to compete in two to three competitions at the end of the Spring season.

SQUAD DESIGNATIONS

Cheerleaders are assigned to squads based on age, skill and experience after an evaluation period, at the sole discretion of LNYS.  There will be no adds to teams once a final decision has been made.

Registration cost is $500.

SEASON INFORMATION

Practice times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 6:00pm-8:00pm

PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS
RULES
Competition
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The registration fee includes a practice uniform, bow, uniform rental and all participant competition fees. All uniforms must be returned at the end of the season. Parents are responsible for purchasing the following items: Cheer sneakers, yoga mat, water bottle, spectator ticket fees and travel expenses.  Extra practice uniforms and spiritwear will be available for purchase.

Participation in one fundraiser is required during the Elite season to help keep costs down.

Registration Refund Policy:

• There will be no refunds after registration closes.
• Refund requests prior to registration closing will be a full refund less $50 to cover the cost of registration (credit card processing fees)
In order to process a refund the following information must be submitted at the time of request.
• Athlete Name
• Parent Name (as you want the check to be made out to)
• Address
• Email address
• Phone number

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for the player to be able to participate at the start of the season

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For more information contact the Director of Cheer at
cheer@lakenonayouthsports.org

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PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

Practices are mandatory and failure to attend will result in groups not being able to perform stunts or having an effective practice. Always come to practice unless you receive notice that practice was canceled.

  • Practice Attire:
    • Practice Uniform: Cheer shorts, t-shirt, socks, and cheer sneakers with practice bow. Sweat pants/leggings are acceptable in cooler weather if outdoors.
    • No baggy or oversized jackets or hoods are allowed as these items are a safety hazard.
    • Wear old cheer sneakers if practicing outdoors.
    • Hair pulled up off of the neck, away from the face and secured tightly with hair bands.
    • Yoga mat to sit on during warm-ups is recommended.
    • No fingernail polish and nails must be kept trimmed for stunting. No acrylics or tips.
    • No Jewelry (including earrings, watches, body piercings, necklaces, hair jewelry or beads, etc.) No band aids are allowed over newly pierced ears. All earrings must come out for practice – no exceptions.
  • Full water bottle at every practice – no glass containers.
  • No cell phone use at practice by cheerleaders; phones must be kept in bags even during breaks.
  • Find your coach right away for instructions.
  • Do not leave practice or competition until the parent has informed the coaches you are leaving.
  • Pick up your trash when at practice and prior to leaving practice.
  • Stay in groups at all times. Do not wander off – always have a buddy.
  • Stunting:
    • No stunting when the ground is wet; coaches’ discretion.
    • No stunting on the pavement.
    • Never attempt stunting without a spotter, even in the presence of your coach.
    • Never attempt stunting without the presence of your coach!
    • Above examples are grounds for counsel and dismissal with no refund.



RULES

Cheerleading is a commitment and takes a team effort just like any other sport

To be a great cheerleader, one must be motivated to do their best while fulfilling their commitment to their team. All cheerleaders in competition or practice uniforms shall conduct themselves in a respectful manner while representing our Lake Nona community and must abide by the rules and regulations below.

Parents & Cheerleaders are to respect and cooperate with directors, coaches, and team moms at all times.

  • Cheerleaders will be placed on squads based on age and ability set by LNYS. Each team will have a maximum of 35 members.
  • Parents and participants are strictly prohibited from using abusive language, alcohol or drugs at any LNYS sponsored function or event.
  • All disagreements with coaches or coaching philosophy will not be addressed at practice. All issues will be discussed in private.
  • Cheerleaders should promote team spirit and be on their best behavior while at practice/comp and/or in uniform.
  • It is the parents’ responsibility to provide/arrange transportation for his/her child to and from all practices and competitions. Cheerleaders should always be on time and present for all practices and events. Other activities with exception of illness, scholastic, religion, and emergency family obligations, should not interfere with the cheer schedule.
  • Parents’ are not to leave their child unattended if unable to locate a coach during practices.
  • It is the parents’ responsibility to pick up their cheerleader on time from all practices.
  • If someone else is picking up the child other than the parent, the coach and team mom must be informed. A child may only leave with a parent unless otherwise notified.
  • Cheerleaders who are late without notification for practices/comps will be issued demerits. (see demerit page)
  • Parents of cheerleaders must call the head coach or team mom in advance if they will be absent from practice. A no show or unexcused absence will result in demerits issued. (see demerit page)
  • If a cheerleader will be absent from a game, written notification must be to the head coach at the last scheduled practice. This will give the team the opportunity to make adjustments to stunts/cheer routines. A no show or unexcused absence will result in demerits issued. (see demerit page)
  • Repeated absences from practices will result in dismissal from the team. (see demerit page)
  • It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that all cheerleaders have used the restroom before coming to practice.  If a cheerleader needs to use the restroom, the parent of that child must escort them to the proper facilities.
  • It is the parents’ responsibility once a practice has started to come to the field immediately if “bad” weather arises. (if outdoors)
  • Please remember that all of our coaches are parent volunteers with family responsibilities of their own. They give their personal time so our children will have a program to participate in.
  • Coaches should be given the opportunity to do their “coaching” job with minimal disruption from parents. Your patience, support and cooperation are necessary if we are to have a successful season.

Our coaches are trained to maintain a fun and learning atmosphere though we need everyone to be a team player and understand that there are rules to be followed. If the rules are not followed, the coaches will issue demerits.

Demerit Violation – 1 Demerit

o Unexcused absence for practice
o Late to practice without notice
o Jewelry/nail polish at practice or comp
o Not wearing uniform practice attire
o Not assisting with mats if asked
o Not participating in warm-ups and stretches
o Not having water bottle at practice

Demerit Violation – 2 Demerits

o Using cell phone during practice/
o Late to game without notice
o Disrupting practices (unnecessary talking, playing etc)
o Not following directions given by coaches.
o Disrespectful attitude towards teammates
o Not fully participating during practice
o Stunting or tumbling without supervision or permission

Demerit Violation – 3 Demerits

o Talking back or disrespectful to coaches.
o Unwillingness to learn or make changes.
o Not cooperating with team members or coaches.
o Negative remarks or attitude toward another team member.

  • Five demerits will result in the cheerleader losing the privilege to wear a Lake Nona Youth Sports uniform and will sit out next competition in her practice uniform, and will not participate..
  • Ten demerits will result in the cheerleader being removed from the squad.
  • If a cheerleader quits during a practice or does not continue to participate, she will be removed from the squad. These actions will be viewed as the decision to leave the squad and they will not be permitted to return. No refund will be given and the uniform must be returned immediately.



MERITS

Merits will be given at the coach’s discretion for a cheerleader going above and beyond the normal requirements for the team.

COMPETITION

LNYS Elite Cheer will compete in 2-3 competitions in April - May. The competition schedule changes each season, but we may compete at these events depending on the schedule

All Out Championships

Next Level Nationals

East Coast Championships

Florida Finals

FCDA

We encourage all our cheerleaders to train and work hard, try their best, but do not put the success of the season on one 2 ½ minute performance.  We want all our athletes to leave the season with many happy memories.



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