Hi Janessa, We spoke on Friday regarding the issue that surrounds the Dexter Cheerleading Squad in which they are not being allowed to go participate in the state cheer competition. The reason that they are not being allowed to participate seems vague in my opinion as I explained to you during our Friday conversation. The superintendent of our school district claimed during a parent meeting on 1/25/18 in which at least 5 parents made appearance, that since the job posting for coaches stipulated that it was a sideline cheer only, the cheer squad would not be allowed to go. When the question was asked, if any school regulations or policies existed that specified and backed up her decision, she claimed that none existed. Hence, that her athletic …show more content…
This has been an emotional rollercoaster for our family, but more specifically our daughter. These kids (cheerleaders) have worked hard and raised their own money for uniforms and other gear in order to represent our school district thanks to the support of sponsors and family. As a parent I don’t understand that if this job posting reason was firm, them why did they open the door for competition by allowing the cheer squad to compete at all. Thus, the cheer squad has competed twice and brought back trophies. The squad deserves this opportunity, they are laying a foundation for future Dexter Cheerleaders, as our school district has not participated in state competitions for about 12 years is my understanding. I have reached out to the community, radio, and newspaper for support, to bring awareness and hopefully allow for the superintendent to reconsider her decision. Additionally, I reached out to the school board in hopes that they can call a special meeting and hear all sides involved, and possibly make an unbiased decision. I have not yet reached out to the state board of education in hopes that this matter can be resolved at the district
A sport is an organized association that provides regulated activities to individuals. In most cases these individuals are composed into teams with an identity, mission statement, and goal. Competitive cheerleading is association, and just like the definition of a sport, competitive cheerleading is organized and acknowledge under specific associations, (ISHAA,NCCA,etc.). Those associations regulates the activities of each participant. Every participant is classified by their team name and mascot. With pride each participant and team identify themselves and motivate themselves through their mission statement and goal. Considering, these relative factors, it is evident that competitive cheerleading is a sport. Competitive cheerleading is being
"I was wondering is it something is going to be done about J. A. Fair Systems Magnet High School Football coaching staff. I have spoken to kids who play for Fair and they all have said the coaching staff does not even care. I have attended a few J. A. Fair Football games and while I attended I noticed the coaches were all joking off laughing, they didn't even care about the score or coaching. I attended a few practices and even heard the coaches calling players sorry and stupid. Is this someone you want coaching and mentoring our kids. Also at the practices, some of the coaches were barely coaching; not only that players even say the coaches practice attendance is very low. The number of players on the football team is very low because of the
SB 2006 calls for a three member committee to be established by the State Board of Education from its membership to study the regulation and oversight of high school athletics and activities in the state as presently conducted by the MHSAA. There is nothing wrong with looking into the management of organizations within the state that operate as not-for-profit from time to time, but SB 2006 goes beyond conducting a study and making
Starting since I was in second grade I was involved in the sport cheerleading. When I first started I was introduced to school cheerleading. Then in the third grade my aunt opened up a gym for select/all star cheerleading. Now, at the age of 15 I have done school cheer for eight years and all star cheer for seven. They are both very similar and different in several ways that some people just would not understand if they don’t understand cheer.
I am writing to inform you of a prevalent issue within my school, Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI, in Ward 22. I am concerned with the future closure of our school pool. To close Laurier’s pool in the next few years would be a terrible mistake, yet there has been talk surrounding this issue very recently. Firstly the pool allows Laurier to offer a multitude of aquatics and athletics programs as well as extra-curricular teams. As a member of Laurier’s achieved swim team, I can say that a pool closure would be heart-wrenching for all of my team-mates. Personally being a member of this team has allowed me to meet new people and develop new skills that have greatly added to my high school journey. Additionally, future members would never get the chance
"Now girls, remember to have a smile, have sharp motions, and-- most importantly-- have fun!" The best advice I have ever received comes from my cheer coach. In the midst of practicing last minute decisions for half-time our coach would call all of us cheerleaders over in a huddle and provide us with this advice. We are always stressing about minor details that can go wrong, but then our coach reminds us of what is genuinely important-- having fun.
Cheerleading Cheerleading is an athletic activity that is a combination of gymnastic elements tumbling, dance, acrobatics and traditional cheerleading skills such as jumps and arm motions. A team consists of 3 to 36 athletes, male and female ages five and up. Cheerleading can compete against other cheerleading teams witch choreographed two and half minute routine to music. Cheerleading is divided into six different levels from level one for beginners and level 6 advanced skills. (World Cup Shooting Stars Cheerleading Club, 2015)
(Tyler, Texas) June 15, 2017- The Grace Cheer Squad attended NCA Summer Camp at SMU June 4th-7th. Coach Tara Hargrove has been taking her team to this camp for six consecutive years and this year did not disappoint. On the final day of camp, the team competed in the Game Day Cheer Competition for the Small Squad (15 members and under) Varsity Division and won!
Cheerleaders stand out for their exuberant confidence; It takes someone special to be able to stand in front of a school and a community. The most important attribute to being a leader is confidence. Personally, I have struggled with anxiety for years, which does not exactly scream “cheerleader material”. Cheerleading has taught me how to be in front of crowds, be comfortable and be a leader, which will be necessary for my future as I head into a career in Sports Broadcasting. Anxiety has stopped me from joining clubs, going out in public and even from hanging out with friends.
The dance team greatly apologizes for the controversy we may have caused dealing with the football game November 4th. We were not informed that the track would not be cleared for the game. When we arrived to our position on the track, we were greatly disappointed to see that it was covered in ice and snow. We contacted an event staff (presumably an athletics intern) and he immediately got us a shovel. One of our members began to shovel the track when the staff noticed that this was not enough. He tracked down three more shovels for us and for the cheerleaders. He also helped up start to clear our area. We have been in contact with the cheerleading team captain and she, as well, told us that the cheerleaders were given shovels. After ten minutes
“It doesn’t matter what people think about cheerleading, if it’s something you love to do then that’s all that counts.” -Unknown. When you look at the sport of cheerleading, every person who steps on the mat performs with their all and leaves their heart out there. First off, choreography and practices before the season starts are the most challenging. There’s nothing better than the feeling after hitting a routine perfect after long weeks of stressful practices. Meanwhile, our breaks from competition cheer are game nights, also known sideline cheer.
The very notion that students should be allowed to remain in a sports team, if they are failing academically is absurd. This is because the students are more likely to achieve academically than physically, academics always come first because a students future is dependant on their academics, and failure has many consequences, this is why the school board applied the No Pass/No Play into law, that subjects the student to temporarily not be on the sports team if they are failing any subject.
However Mr. Madden has been resistant to all our efforts as a team, either coming late to a meeting or just plain not attending a scheduled meeting, most recent included district psychologist, special education teacher, school counselor, parent and school principle. Also, he stated in an email that we were "coddling" Dylan which I found unprofessional and lacking in the team approach I thought we were accomplishing.
Everyone has a some kind of passion of theirs like a sport or hobby. I was never one of those kids who was put in sports since they were little and I never had a talent. I felt like I was just a boring girl with nothing interesting about themselves. Although, I always knew I wanted to be a dancer or a cheerleader, typical little girl things. Never made the dance teams 7-9 grade so end of the year Freshmen year I heard about cheer tryouts and thought "hey, why not give it a try" even though I had no faith that I would make it because I had zero experience. Then the unexpected happened and trying out for cheer was the best decision in my life.
The school has been on top of their game with enforcing the rules of the state, which is