HHS
Varsity Poms
2016-2017
Fall Season: Expectations and Regulations
Checklist- Register on
- If selected for the team, pay the Fall athletic fee by August 3, 2016
- Make sure to have an updated physical
- Sign & return Student/Parent Acknowledgment sheet (last page of this packet)
Expectations and Regulations
Hampshire High School Varsity Poms
ACADEMICS
The HHS Poms program expects academics to be each participant’s first priority. HHS Pom members are expected to follow the HHS rules for eligibility set forth by District 300 and the IHSA; these rules can be found in the Athletic Code of Conduct. Any dancer deemed ineligible will sit out of performances and receive tutoring.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance at all practices, games, competition, fundraisers and community events are mandatory.
The rule is simple- 1, 2, 3 = OUT. A participant who has three (3) unexcused absences during the fall season will be dismissed from the squad for the remainder of the season. (Work is not an excused absence)
Do not schedule appointments during practices, games, or performances.
Excessive absences, sitting out for any reason (other than medical-with a note), or missing more than two games in a season could result in removal from the program.
If a dancer is absent from the practice before a game they will be required to sit out a portion of that game.
If a participant is absent from school on a practice or game day, she may not participate in any event. In the case of extended illness, a parent/guardian must contact the coach. It is the responsibility of each girl to report directly to her coach any illness or injury that would result in a missed game or practice. You must e-mail the coach to let them know you are sick.
Schedules will be given out at the beginning of the season. However, dancers will need to be flexible due to the need to add or change practices due to facilities, games, weather, competitions, pep assemblies etc.
Any personal commitments, such as, vacations, doctors’ appointments, work, or participating in a club sport during the season are not considered an excuse for missing practice. Dancing at games is the same as competing in a competition. You cannot miss. Excuses such as a family dinner, party, or going skiing will not work. If you miss a game, you will have to sit the next game.
ATTIRE:
AT ALL PRACTICES AND GAMES:
NO JEWELRY: including watches, necklaces, rings, earrings, and other pierced items. NFHS Spirit rule 2 section 3.1 states, “A participant is wearing (a) watch; (b) post earrings covered by tape; (c) a religious medal on a chain; (d) a navel ring: (e) fish line or a spacer through a piercing; (g) a dermal piercing with or without the jewelry adornment removed. RULING: ALL ARE ILLEGAL”
NO GUM: gum is not allowed during practice or games.
NO CELL PHIONES AND NO TEXTING DURING PRACTICE, AND OR GAMES.
…and any additional IHSA mandated rules
PRACTICES
Practices are closed. Parents cannot attend practice.
Proper attire for practice is: T-shirt, tank top (dance style, no lace or camis), yoga pants, or shorts. Girls must have their hair pulled up and out of their face.
Running shoes and jazz shoes need to be brought to every practice.
All participants are expected to be in practice attire and ready to begin at the designated practice time. If a dancer is late due to an academic reason they need to bring a pass from their teacher. Otherwise the dancer will run laps to make up for tardiness.
GAMES
Proper uniform for all games is: WHIPS performance top and black long sleeve crop top,black and purple skirt, black spankies, black jazz shoes (depending on weather: black yoga pants - must wear no socks or black socks). Please be discreet with undergarments worn. NO jewelry of any kind can be worn. No gum is allowed.
ATTITUDE
In order to achieve maximum success as a team, each individual must demonstrate a good work ethic and be willing to work for the good of the team. Respect for other squad members and coaching staff is imperative. The same is asked of parents towards other kids on the team, coaching staff and other parents. Negative behavior may result in suspension from participation in one or more games or dismissal from the squad.
Parent participation is appreciated. Decisions about coaching and program management are solely the responsibility of the coaching staff. We ask that the parents support and adhere to the decisions made by the coaching staff. If you have a concern please contact the head coach.
ATHLETICS
Poms is a demanding activity and requires the same physical training and dedication as any other sport. HHS dancers are expected to maintain physical fitness through full participation in all warm-up and conditioning activities. This includes: running, weight training, calisthenics, and abdominal workouts.
Like other sports, the possibility of injury is present in dance. Any injury occurring during practice or game is to be reported to the coach and/or athletic trainer immediately. Parent(s)/guardian(s) will be contacted.
COMMUNICATION
If a dancer is sick or absent for any reason, they must contact their coach via email by 1:00pm. Letting the coach know an hour before the game or practice is not acceptable.
All correspondences and emails to dancers, parents and third parties will come from the coaching staff.
Any dancers involved in another school activity must inform the Head Coach.
All parent concerns should be directed to the Head Coach.
EXPECTATIONS
Dancers need to have a current physical to participate.Dancers must turn in all required forms and pay athletic fees.
During games all team members are required to sit together when not performing.
TEAM SIZE
Varsity will consist of the top scorers from the fall tryout. A spot on the team is not guaranteed based on previous time on HHS Poms.
All tryout scores are the property of Hampshire High School and District 300 and will not be shared with the public.
*Please tear off this page and submit the form below:
Student/Parent Acknowledgment
By signing this form, I acknowledge the expectations, regulations of the Hampshire High School Varsity Poms program as set forth by coaching staff, athletic director, and the IHSA.
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Dancer’s NameDate
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Dancer’s Signature
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Parent’s NameDate
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Parent’s Signature