that each person trying out has a physical and the required immune coverage). Tryouts must be announced at least one week in advance of the first day of the clinic. Prior to the tryout date the coach is responsible for insuring that all candidates meet SCHSL and district eligibility requirements. After the clinic and tryouts, the coach will select the team based on a skill evaluation and grades, and publicize names. Sportsmanship: Good sportsmanship is conduct that imposes a type of self-control involving honest rivalry, courteous relations and graceful acceptance of results. School spirit is a reflection of attitudes and behavior. If a school is to succeed in one of its prime functions that of developing good citizenship, it is necessary that student groups radiate proper sportsmanlike conduct. Sportsmanship is good citizenship in action. The promotion of sportsmanship is a primary responsibility of spirit groups. Spirit squads should always cheer in a positive manner. It is inappropriate to cheer against the other team or to cheer in response to an opposing player’s mistake. Cheers and chants with suggestive words and/or motions will not be used because in many situations they bring about an inappropriate response. Guidelines for Participants: When to Cheer: As your team comes on the floor or field When your team or a player makes an exceptionally fine play. When appropriate, outgoing player and incoming players. As encouragement and tribute to an injured player of your own team. When NOT to cheer When a player is attempting a free throw, the quarterback is calling signals at the line of scrimmage, a server is about to serve in volleyball, etc. When an opposing player makes a mistake or the opposing team is being penalized. When an opposing player is injured. As important announcements are being made over the public-address system. When to Perform: squads should be aware of the time available to perform (i.e., only 60 seconds for a time- out). Appropriate situations for routines are: pre game, between quarters, at half time, during non-injury time-outs and post-game.
that each person trying out has a physical and the required immune coverage). Tryouts must be announced at least one week in advance of the first day of the clinic. Prior to the tryout date the coach is responsible for insuring that all candidates meet SCHSL and district eligibility requirements. After the clinic and tryouts, the coach will select the team based on a skill evaluation and grades, and publicize names. Sportsmanship: Good sportsmanship is conduct that imposes a type of self-control involving honest rivalry, courteous relations and graceful acceptance of results. School spirit is a reflection of attitudes and behavior. If a school is to succeed in one of its prime functions that of developing good citizenship, it is necessary that student groups radiate proper sportsmanlike conduct. Sportsmanship is good citizenship in action. The promotion of sportsmanship is a primary responsibility of spirit groups. Spirit squads should always cheer in a positive manner. It is inappropriate to cheer against the other team or to cheer in response to an opposing player’s mistake. Cheers and chants with suggestive words and/or motions will not be used because in many situations they bring about an inappropriate response. Guidelines for Participants: When to Cheer: As your team comes on the floor or field When your team or a player makes an exceptionally fine play. When appropriate, outgoing player and incoming players. As encouragement and tribute to an injured player of your own team. When NOT to cheer When a player is attempting a free throw, the quarterback is calling signals at the line of scrimmage, a server is about to serve in volleyball, etc. When an opposing player makes a mistake or the opposing team is being penalized. When an opposing player is injured. As important announcements are being made over the public-address system. When to Perform: squads should be aware of the time available to perform (i.e., only 60 seconds for a time- out). Appropriate situations for routines are: pre game, between quarters, at half time, during non-injury time-outs and post-game.
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