Cheerleading 2000

- How Does Your Program Rate? -

1. Athletic Performance

• During practices, how much time is spent preparing for games? Preparing for competitions?
• Is your team leading the crowd or performing at games?
• What type of materials are used at the game? (signs, megaphones, crowd oriented cheers and sidelines)

2.  Academic Performance

• Is every team member in good academic standing? If not, are academic support services in place?
• Do you monitor the cheerleaders' grades periodically?
• Are rules enforced for those squad members that are below standard?

3.  Do you have a booster organization?

• Do you have any annual event or activity that helps raise funds? (Dances, car washes or concession stands)
• Does your team have a savings account (building interest)?

4.  Promotion of Activity

• Does your team represent your school in a positive manner both at school and at other community functions?

5.  Public Relations and Community Services

• What type of interaction does your squad have with the community?
• What type of interaction within the school (pep rallies, homecoming festivities, etc.)?
• What type of interaction outside the school (parades, local municipalities, retirement centers and other recreation centers)?

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