2015-2016 Mission Statement, Vision, Motto, Rules, and Emergency Plan

2015-2016

Mission Statement: To empower our athletes by helping them develop skills and excel in our four pillars of all-star cheerleading: technique, dance, tumbling, and stunting.

Vision: We are dedicated to create a safe and fun environment where respect for each athlete and coach is emulated.  We believe that when a positive learning environment is achieved, our athletes can reach their full potential. Through focusing on our four pillars of all-star cheerleading, our athletes can individually develop skills, while motivating others to excel as a team.

Motto: C-H-E-E-R

Care- We care for ourselves, one another, the coaches, and the sport.

Heart- We put our hearts into each skill; trying our best.

Excel- We excel by focusing on the four pillars of all-star cheerleading.

Empower- We empower others through motivation and encouragement.

Responsible- We are responsible and safe in every setting.

Safety Rules:

1. No jewelry! (Includes jewelry that is not exposed)
2. Hair must be up and out of your face (use hairspray or bobby pins, no hard hair accessories).
3. Shoes must be worn at all times
4. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times (black tank top and spandex shorts)
5. No gum
6. No cell phone usage during practice
7. Fingernails must be trimmed and filed
8. You are only allowed on the equipment while a coach is present.
9. Make sure there is enough space before performing a skill.
10. Mastery of the skill must be shown before progression.

Emergency Plan:

•  During an emergency, the coach will stay with the injured person and apply any needed medical attention as trained. (First Aid/CPR certified)
• All other athletes give the injured person space.
• Two reliable people call 911, gives the exact location, and the basic information on the injury (head injury, broken leg, etc) and tells the ambulance where to enter.
• Send at least two people to meet the ambulance to direct it to the correct location.
• If coach goes with injured person in ambulance, all activity stops. 

Emergency Phone Script:

• In case of an emergency call: 9-1-1.  
• When answered, talk slowly, and clearly and say this: "My name is ___________   We are located at Tumble Central at 345 W 600 S #409, Heber City, UT.  One of our cheerleaders has been injured.  She/He has injured her/his __________________________________ (describe injury) and needs an ambulance.  Please come to the west entrance of the building and we will have someone there to direct you."  
•  Stay on the line until the emergency service dispatcher says you can hang up.