1. DORAL ACADEMY CHEERLEADING Coach Anastasia Clancy Coach Vanessa Abreu

2. OUR PHILOSOPHY Cheerleading is an intense physical activity based upon organized routines. Like many sports, it takes strength, endurance, teamwork, discipline and dedication. In addition to these skills, athletes who choose to be a part of the Doral Academy squad will develop many life skills: balance, responsibility, goal setting, sportsmanship, leadership, cooperation, teamwork, self-motivation and self-confidence. Athletes are challenged to reach their full potential and encouraged to develop emotional maturity. It is the purpose of the Doral Academy cheer squad to promote and uphold team spirit, to develop good sportsmanship by example, and to support good relations in the community and between teams and squads. Decisions made by the Doral Academy cheer coaching staff will be based on what is good for the individual as well as what is good for the squad, the cheer program and Doral Academy.

3. VARSITY vs. JUNIOR VARSITY Role Models for DAC/JAM Perform/Cheer at Home Games and School Events Practice M & W Lessons at Step Ahead Participate in Fundraisers Community Service Beginner levels Training for Varsity and Competition levels 2 nd -3 rd Field Day Performances 1 st -3 rd Grade Honor Roll Performances Competitive levels 4 th -8 th grade Field Day Performances 4 th -8 th grade Honor Roll Performances

4. PRACTICES First Day of Practice is Monday August 22 nd First Day of Practice is Monday August 22 nd Mondays Mondays in the Big Field 3:30 – 5:30 pm Wednesdays Wednesdays at Step Ahead Gym 4:00-6:00 pm Study hall will be provided for 5 th grade students on Monday’s from 3:00-3:30 pm and on Wednesdays from 2-3:30 pm

5. ABSENCES We take our practices very serious and when someone misses a practice it makes it difficult for the team to practice routines/stunts. We understand that life is unpredictable and emergencies happen. The key here is communication. If a cheerleaders must miss for any reason please contact us to inform us. two Each cheerleader is allowed two unexcused absences. All absences must be notified within a minimum of 24 hours. Excused absences include: Serious injury Death in the family Hospitalized Family emergency Any injuries or illness that require your daughter to stay home and rest needs a doctor’s note. two Consequences for more than two unexcused absences range from sitting out a game or performance to removal of the team. **If it is possible for her to attend practice and sit out we would greatly appreciate it. This way she doesn’t miss anything new that is taught.**

6. IMPORTANT DATES dueMonday August 22 nd The following is due by the first practice on Monday August 22 nd : Doctors note for Physical Clearance Step Ahead Registration Forms $45 one time Step Ahead Registration Fee Step Ahead Month of August Fees- $30 School Accidental Insurance *required- $20 All Step Ahead forms can be found on our website Fees for Step Ahead could be paid in cash or Check Checks are made out to Step Ahead School Accidental Insurance could be bought on the online store

7. IMPORTANT DATES CONTINUED Uniform Fitting Wednesday August 10 th After camp practice Week of August 8-12 Cheer Camp- Week of August 8-12 At Doral Academy High School Exact Dates and Times will be sent out as soon as it is finalized with the Coach (remind 101 message will be sent out when information is available online) Cost for Camp will be $30 per girl Camp fees are due the first day of camp in cash only

8. VARSITY IMPORTANT DATES Competitions we are planning on attending: FCDA Sunfest Competition Saturday December 3, 2016 TBD* FCDA Meltdown Saturday January 28, 2017 TBD* American Open March 25-26, 2017 Orlando, FL TBD* American Open March 25-26, 2017 Orlando, FL TBD*

9. GPA & CONDUCT Cheerleaders are DAC/JAM Role Models, which includes academics and behavior. Cheerleaders must maintain the following: 2.0 GPA Straight A’s in Conduct Cheerleaders are to show coaches progress reports and report cards. If a cheerleaders grade drops- a grade monitoring sheet will be given to help monitor the progress to bringing up their grades.

10. VARSITY UNIFORM JUNIOR VARSITY UNIFORM

11. Fundraisers Krispy Kreme Fundraisers- estimate $1,000 profit (per month) Candy Sales- estimate $1,350 profit Doral Family Night- estimate $1,000 profit If you have any other ideas please email us with a plan of action. arodriguez@doralacademyes.org vabreu@doralacademyes.org

12. COST MonthCostDue Date August$30.008/22/16 September$58.009/1/16 October$58.0010/4/16 November$58.0011/1/16 December$44.0012/1/16 January$44.001/9/17 February$58.002/1/17 March$58.003/1/17 Total$408.00 Step Ahead Fees: All Step Ahead Fees are due on the due date in cash or check payable to Step Ahead. No exceptions. Uniform Cost- $200 $50 Deposit Due Wednesday, August 10 th Cash or Check (payable to Doral Academy) Shoes and Practice Attire will be covered with Fundraisers

13. COMMUNICATION Please at this time download the app “Remind101”