Section 1

An excused absence is sickness, injury, and death in the family, religious commitment and homework.

Section 2

Head Coaches must maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of attendance that must be turned in to Director of Cheering/Director of Football by 5pm on Saturday of each week.

Section 3

There will be no penalty for one excused absence in a week. The player will be eligible for minimum plays or more depending upon his ability to contribute.

Section 4

Two or more excused absences in a week, The Head coach, at his or her discretion, can have the player/cheerleader sit out for Saturday/Sunday’s game/competition (of the same week), unless the Football/Cheering Director approves an exception. After two or more missed practices, the player/cheerleader may not be prepared physically and/or mentally, to participate on Saturday/Sunday’s game/competition.

Section 5

If one unexcused absence occurs, the player is subject to Minimum Plays only, upon the Coach’s discretion, unless the Football Director approves an exception.

Section 6

If two or more unexcused absences occur, the player/cheerleader does not dress for Saturday/Sunday’s game/competition, unless the Football/Cheering Director approves an exception.