Mill Creek Cheerleading

AGE REQUIREMENTS- Our program is designed for girls in 1^st-8^th grade. We do accept a limited number of mascots. All Cheerleaders MUST cheer for the grade level she will be entering in the fall. In the event a cheerleader signs up for the incorrect grade level, MCAA will take action to place the child in the correct grade level. This is a rule of the Gwinnett Football League and MCAA will enforce all such rules.

TRANSPORTATION REQUEST- Due to the size of our association, transportation and practice day request are difficult to honor. Mill Creek Cheerleading will NOT guarantee squad placement. Any questions should be directed to cheerleadingdirector@millcreekaa.net

SQUAD PLACEMENT: There is no guarantee of squad placement Please DO NOT assume that your daughter will be placed with the same coach as last year. We MUST follow all GFL rules when drafting our teams. Squads will not be drafted until just prior to the start of camp (per GFL rules) Expect a team meeting on Sunday July 26^th at MCHS. Your daughter’s coach will call you with the specific time.

PHYSICAL FITNESS: All cheerleaders should be in good physical condition in order to complete the required jumps and movements.

PARENT SUPPORT: The success of any youth program depends on the active support and participation of each parent/guardian. We encourage you to attend camp, practices, games and special functions and to SUPPORT the cheerleading board, coaches and all volunteers in a POSITIVE manner. Please do not raise your voice or use foul language. Please make sure that your concerns are valid and not of a petty nature. Should you choose not to attend practice, games, events, etc., it is YOUR responsibility to find out about upcoming events.

You will be asked to sign your daughter in and out of each event. This is for the safety of your daughter and your cooperation is appreciated. Please be prompt when picking up your child from a practice or game.

PRACTICE AND GAME ATTENDANCE- Attendance of practices is mandatory for each cheerleader. Please make sure your daughter will not have conflicts with other activities prior to registering her for Cheerleading at Mill Creek. If you MUST miss a practice for a valid reason, it is up to the parent and child to find out what was missed. Please contact a squad representative to let them know you will not be in attendance. If you MUST miss a game for a valid reason, you must let the coach know well in advance of game day. Cheers and half-time routines must be adjusted to make up for the missing cheerleader. This is NOT fair to the coaches, or other cheerleaders. Thank you for your cooperation in the area.

DRESS CODE: Appropriate attire is required of both cheerleaders and volunteers. Practice attire should be suitable for the weather and also practicing activities. Athletic shoes MUST be worn to avoid injury. NO JEWELRY OF ANY TYPE MAY BE WORN DURING PRACTICE OR GAMES. This includes earrings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets, watches, body piercing or rings. PLEASE DO NOT HAVE YOUR CHILD’S EARS PIERCED WITHIN 8 WEEKS OF CAMP. BANDAIDS COVERING EARRINGS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. If a child arrives at a cheer event with any jewelry, she will be asked to leave the cheer line until it is removed. Coaches WILL NOT be held responsible for jewelry.

Cheer Shoes are for games only unless the coach tells you otherwise.

Nail Polish is NEVER allowed at practices or games. Wearing of heavy makeup is discouraged. Sports bras are to be worn under another shirt only. Cheer shorts may be rolled ONCE and only IF they cover the body properly.

FOOD, DRINKS, GUM: No food, drinks (other than water) and/or chewing gum is allowed during any cheer function. Please make sure your daughter has eaten prior to the start of practices/games.

ALL CHEERLEADERS MUST HAVE WATER BOTTLE WITH THEM AT EVERY CHEER FUNCTION.

RESTROOM BREAKS: Please make sure that your daughter visits the restroom prior to the start of practices and games. There is no scheduled restroom breaks at either function. This take away from the time we have with the girls.

GAMES: Game schedules are provided by the GFL, we do not create the schedules at an association level. It is not unusual to receive the schedule just prior to the start of the season. Once posted the schedules are provided at www.gwinnettfootball.com

We play games all over the county. Please allow plenty of travel time to the games. Girls should arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the game. Please be aware of the fact that games do often run behind. Please remain with your child for the entire length of the game. Football games do continue during rain, sleet and cold weather. IF THE FOOTBALL TEAM IS PLAYING, THE CHEERLEADERS WILL BE CHEERING. Due to this please keep a clear rain jacket or poncho handy. GFL will advise if the games are cancelled. Cheerleaders are expected to cheer the entire game. We will allow water breaks. NO FOOD, or gum is allowed in the cheer line. Parents are NOT allowed in the cheer line and girls are not allowed to leave the cheer line unless it is an emergency.

There is an admission charge to games. If you have more than one game, remember to have your hand stamped prior to leaving the park. You will be admitted to the next game free of charge.

SPORTSMANSHIP: Cheerleaders and parents are expected to exercise good sportsmanship at all times. We WILL be courteous to all squads, opposing teams, coaches, officials, parents and board members.

BIRTH CERTIFICATES: A copy of your daughter’s birth certificate is required. If you daughter DID NOT cheer with Mill Creek during the 2008 season please bring a copy of the certificate to registration.

MILLCREEKAA.NET AND GWINNETTFOOTBALL.COM- please visit these locations for important MCAA information and updates.

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