2026 Cheerleader Code of Conduct & Rules

Attendance Policy:

Attendance is critical to the success and safety of the team. Cheerleading is a team sport and the absences or tardies affect the entire squad, not just the individual.

Spots will not be saved for cheerleaders with attendance issues. Attendance may impact placements and can result in removal from teams.

 

General Attendance Rules

  1. Any activity that will interfere with cheerleading (camps, vacation, or other sports) will not be condoned.
  2. Starting July 13, 2026 attendance will be taken at each practice and game.
  3. NO PRACTICES CAN BE MISSED TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO COMPETITION OR CHEERLEADER MAY BE PULLED FROM COMPETITION.
  4. Cheerleaders are allowed (3) excused absences from practice during the season, Excluding the two week completion/blackout periods.
  5. Excused absences (family/school related) require a minimum of 1 week notice via email to Parent Advisors and CVAAATTENDANCE@GMAIL.COM.

 

Last Minute Situations

We understand that emergencies arise. Notification in writing via email needs to be made to the Parent Advisors and  CVAAATTENDANCE@GMAIL.COM 2 hours prior to practice or game to:

Failure to notify via email to CVAAATTENDANCE@GMAIL.COM and the Parent Advisors ON THE SAME EMAIL will result in an unexcused absence.

  • Parent Advisor contact information will be emailed out at the start of the season.
  • Parent Advisor contact information will also be on the website and found in your TeamSnap.

 

Dismissal Criteria

  • 3 Unexcused absences
  • 3+ tardies exceeding 10 minutes
  • Excessive absences (excused or unexcused)

Any issues not outlined must be approved by the Cheer Coordinator.

 

Practice Schedule

  • JPW Starting July 13th – August 3rd – Monday – Friday 6pm – 8pm
    • JPW August 4th – 6pm – 7:20pm
  • PW, JV, Varsity Starting July 13th – August 14th – 6pm – 8pm
  • ALL TEAMS Starting August 17th Monday – Wednesday
    • JPW 6pm – 7:20pm
    • PW, JV, Varsity – 6pm – 8pm

 

Cheerleaders Should:

  • Arrive 5 mins early
  • Be picked up promptly at ending practice
  • Always remain in the practice area for safety

Transportation issues are not considered valid excuse. Per EBYFC Rules, Coaches may not transport athletes.

 

Demerit System for Tardiness & Absences

  1. Late arrival to game (after check-in) Cheerleader will start once checked in.
  2. Late to practice/game – 3 times greater than 10 minutes may be dismissed from squad/comp team.
  3. Missing 2 or more games (unexcused/excused) may be removed from squad/comp team.

 

Practice & Appearance Requirements

Cheerleaders are required to arrive prepared, hydrated and ready to practice - please eat and use the restroom before practice. (restrooms are not always available at the start of practice)

Disciplinary Action: 

  1. The first offense, Cheerleader notified. Cheer coordinator will notify in writing.
  2. Second offense, cheerleader and parent will be notified in writing by Cheer Coordinator.
  3. Third offense, a meeting with parents, cheerleader, Parent Advisors and Cheer Coordinators to determine resolution or removal.

 

Required & Prohibited Items:

  • No jewelry (except medical alert)
  • No piercings – taping is not allowed
  • Ankle support athletic shoes (no keds, vans or converse)
  • Recommended shorts for reference https://a.co/d/ekGICbY
  • No buttons/zippers, hoods, jeans, ½ shirts, booty shorts, off shoulder tops, cut necks or spaghetti straps
  • Spankies or Nike Pro type shorts must be worn under loose fitting shorts as well as in addition to tennis skirts with shorts. (if we can see undergarments its too loose).
  • Cell phones are not to be used during practice time.
  • Hair must be in a ponytail with bangs off face for ALL PRACTICES/GAMES.
  • No hair clips, beads (no metal or plastic) can be worn – only rubber bands and ribbons allowed
  • No nail polish or fake nails (natural nails must not present a safety hazard)
  • No gum
  • No body glitter, tattoos or body stickers
  • When at a Jr Eagle game, cheerleaders are to be in FULL UNIFORM or TEAM WARMUPS.

Please note that cheerleaders are only permitted to wear CVAA approved warm-ups prior to and

during the game. If your athlete does not have an approved warm-up, they cannot wear anything

additional outside of the provided Cheer uniform. Please be aware that only having the Cheer

uniform may result in discomfort for your athlete due to the weather. Please plan accordingly.

  • Please save camp wear for JAMBOREE and any other time stated by Cheer Coordinator/Parent Advisor

 

Games & Uniforms:

  • Cheerleaders must arrive 1 hour prior to all games
  • Playoff games may extend through November and may occur on Sundays
  • Uniforms are for games and competitions ONLY
  • Uniforms may not be altered, worn to school or used as costumes.
  • No undergarments may be visible
  • Uniforms must be washed, hang dried and kept clean

Stains, alterations or excessive wear may result in uniform security deposit being forfeited.

 

NATIONALS QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications for nationals DOES NOT guarantee attendance. Participation requires approval by the Executive Board following the final competition.

Once committed, NO REFUNDS will be issued under any circumstances.

 

Important Dates:

  • June 2026 Uniform Fitting (Date TBD)
  • July 13, 2026 First Practice
  • July 18, 2026 Berkeley East Bay Youth JAMZ Camp
  • August 15, 2026 Jamboree
  • October 18, 2026 JAMZ Reload - Roseville (PEE WEE, JR VARSITY, VARSITY)
  • October 25, 2026 JAMZ Fall Fest – Stockton (ALL TEAMS)
  • November 8, 2026 Capitol City Championship – Roseville (ALL TEAMS)
  • EBYFC Cheer Showcase – (Date TBD)