Practice Attire

·         ‘Cheer’ shorts, t-shirt, socks and tennis shoes. No halter tops, half or spaghetti strap shirts, sport bras, or jeans (short or long). Sweat pants are acceptable in cooler weather.

·         Wear old sneakers, as they will get dirty during practices. DO NOT WEAR NEW CHEER SHOES.

·         Hair pulled up off of the neck, away from the face and secured tightly with hair bands.

·         Towel to sit on during warm-ups is recommended.

·         No fingernail polish and nails must be kept trimmed for stunting.

·         No make up and glitter allowed (including glitter hair gel and body lotion).

·         No Jewelry (including earrings, watches, body piercings, necklaces, etc.) No band aids are allowed over newly pierced ears. All earrings must come out for practices – no exceptions.

·         Full water bottle at every practice – no glass containers.

·         No cell phone use at practice by cheerleaders; phones must be kept in cheerleaders bag even during breaks.

Game Attire

·         Uniform (skirt, shell & bloomers)

·         Cheer shoes & socks; Pom-poms

·         Hair up; out of face w/squad hair adornments

·         No make-up, jewelry, nail polish, glitter (including hair gel and body lotion)

·         Water bottles are required at every game

All cheerleaders will be checked for fingernail polish and length at book check prior to games.  Jewelry is not to be worn on game day and practice; this includes watches, necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in the cheerleader not being able to cheer during the game.

If you are planning on having your ears pierced prior to or during the season, there are no exceptions for starter earrings, they may not be worn. Tape may not be placed over earring to cover. Cheerleaders who can’t remove newly pierced earrings will not be allowed to practice or cheer at games.

Competition Attire

·         Uniform (skirt, shell & bloomers) & Competition sleeves

·         Cheer shoes & socks; Pom-poms (if required)

·         Hair up; out of face w/squad hair adornments

·         No make-up, jewelry, nail polish, glitter (including hair gel and body lotion)

Uniform Policy

·         Complete Uniforms shall be worn at all Hagerty Pop Warner sponsored events during the season.

·         Uniforms (including shoes and socks) shall be clean and in good condition at all times.

·         Cheerleaders are required to wear approved cheerleading shoes as part of their uniform to all games and competitions. Shoes from previous years may be used as practice shoes.

·         Uniforms, pom poms, and turtlenecks (sleeves) will be returned at the end of the season. Parents will be financially responsible for the replacement costs of uniforms not returned, lost or damaged in any way.

·         Uniforms – $150.00, Pom poms – $30.00, Turtlenecks – $50.00. Failure to return uniform items or pay the replacement costs by the specified date will result in the cheerleader being ineligible to participate the following year.

·         Any cheerleader who decides to leave the program will be required to return their complete uniform immediately.