Code of Conduct - Nemesis Cheer and Dance

Code of Conduct for Cheerleaders

Cheerleaders should strive to promote good sportsmanship, by:

Setting a positive example for others.
Make their own effort to develop sporting ability in terms of skill technique and stamina.
Respect all members of their team/ class and treat others the way they wish to be treated.
Ensure they are on time and consistent with attendance, letting coaches know in advance if they are going to be absent to allow coaches time to adjust session.
Always treat opposing teams with respect.
Strive to be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.
Not to use or tolerate any inappropriate language.
To represent Nemesis in a positive manor in behaviour and on social media.
To be respectful and listen to coaches, while maintaining a positive and coachable manor, no eye rolling etc.
Not to use phones during class.
Come to class ready to work, with a positive attitude.
No eating in class
No phones in class, phones will be placed in the phone box until finished class.

Coaches and volunteers are role models and should behave as such by:

Respect each person and treat all pupils equally, within the context of sport.
Place the well-being and safety of participants above all other considerations.
Motivate cheerleaders in the development of confidence, self-esteem and teamwork.
Promote the positive aspects of the sport and physical activity.
Consistently display high standards of professionalism, through behaviour and appearance.
Not to use or tolerate any inappropriate language.
To set a positive example for athletes and represent Nemesis in a positive manor in behaviour and on social media.
To bring positive energy and be an approachable coach for all students.
Always treat opposing team with respect.
Not to use phone during class.
To follow all child protection, bullying policies etc.

To treat all coaches, volunteers and athletes with respect and patience, including opposing teams.
To respect and adhere to payment deadlines for class fees, competition fees, uniform etc.
To adhere to business hours of Nemesis and respect the privacy of Nemesis coaching staff by contacting coaching staff by the approved and appropriate means. Displaying patience and polite manor when awaiting replies.
To aid in athlete’s attendance to class, remaining consistent and being on time, informing coaches of any absences in advance, so changes can be made to session plans.
Strive to be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.
Not to use or tolerate any inappropriate language.
To conduct self in positive manor when representing Nemesis.
Let coaches know if you cannot attend any events/ competitions in advance. If not your child will be removed from their competition team. No exceptions.
To only bring appropriate people to watch your child’s performances.
Let the club know if it will be someone other than yourself picking your child up from class.
Send your child to class with everything they need appropriate clothing/ shoes, water and hair bobble. No food unless otherwise specified by coaches.

Failure to comply with the code of conduct could result in written warnings and removal of your child from class.

Download a PDF version of the Code of Conduct here.