Hello amazingly talented and beautiful Cheerleaders!
I just want EVERYONE to know what was said at practice yesterday:
If you are absent, for even 1 day, you need to make up what you missed by calling a teammate and learning the material BEFORE you get to the next practice. If you don't and we see this, the entire team will condition for the 2 hour practice. We don't want to do that, we would rather work on the dance, and I know you don't want that either so please BE PREPARED! It is too hard to reteach everyone what they missed.
NO MORE BOOITY SHORTS! Your CHEER SHORTS need to be loose and semi-baggy. If they look like spandex you will not be allowed to practice, and yoiu need bigger ones before camp. No more spankies to practice, or those Nike shorts that look like spankies. Cheer shorts only. As in the ones we wear to camp. T-shirts or full coverage tank tops only. No spaghetti straps, and please wear a sports bra. This dress code is mandatory, not optional. If you defy it, be prepared to sit out of practice. This is a part of being on the team and being professional looking at all times. Clothing is not optional on this team ;-)
Anyone who has had perfect attendance each month will be entered into a drawing to win an iTunes gift card. I think this is a way to encourage attendance and reward those who come every practice. Also all of those with perfect attendance each month will get 2 merits for the month.
I am very proud of all of the work you have done and the commitment you have shown so far. Please remember to practice your dance every day, and to jump every day as well. We need to be a dedicated team and show this in every performance and at every game and event. Laziness will not be tolerated. The only way to look as professional and talented as I know you are is to practice and dedicate yourself to the team and to bettering your skills.
I am going to meet with the camp clothing designer soon. You will be getting 3-4 shirts, depending on the deal I get. I would like you to come up with some positive words you think should be our team motto for the year. (examples- dedicated, determined...) I want to incorporate these on your clothes so you remember to stay positive all year long right from the beginning.
Remember to practice and... LOVE YA!!!
