Annual Mandatory Parents Meeting June 9, 2019
• Organizational Structure. • Introduction of Board Members. • Objectives and Expectations. • Registration Paperwork . Canton Lions Junior Football and Cheerleading • www.lionsfootballcheer.com
● A few facts ● Part of the Plymouth-Canton community since 1964. ● Our focus is on the well being of boys and girls in our organization and community, ensuring they have fun and stay safe while learning the fundamentals of football and cheerleading. ● We strive to promote sportsmanship, fellowship, self-confidence and physical development. ● Email and the club website are our main communication tools. Facebook is another way to stay informed. Canton Lions Junior Football and Cheerleading • www.lionsfootballcheer.com
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PRESIDENT — David Cooper VICE PRESIDENT — Megan Smith FOOTBALL UNIT DIRECTOR — Kirby Easley CHEER DIRECTOR — Tamika Banks EQUIPMENT DIRECTOR — Jerome Nichols TREASURER — Noel Hornbacher SECRETARY — Katy Cleveland Canton Lions Junior Football and Cheerleading • www.lionsfootballcheer.com
● Expectations and policies for our club. ● How to become a partner with the club for a safe and successful season for their athlete and all. ● Information about the equipment needed. ● The fundraising and volunteer requirements. ● Important dates. ● Answers to your questions and concerns. Canton Lions Junior Football and Cheerleading • www.lionsfootballcheer.com
● Sportsmanship – on the field AND in the stands! ● Be positive and supportive. ● Keep encouraging your athlete to progress at their level. ● Remind your athlete to have FUN and be a part of the team. ● Cheer for all of our teams and athletes. ● Get involved and volunteer! YOU are critical to our success. ● Respect all club policies to ensure your child benefits fully from their Canton Lions experience. Canton Lions Junior Football and Cheerleading • www.lionsfootballcheer.com
● All documents and payments must be submitted in order for your athlete to practice and participate in any way. ● Ensure your athlete is on time to practice and games. ● Help your athlete remember water and equipment needed each day for practice and games. ● Be supportive and positive ALWAYS. Require other family members and friends who are spectators to do the same. ● Are you interested in volunteering to serve on the executive board or chair or participate on a committee? Your participation is encouraged and NEEDED! Please talk to an executive board member to learn more about the role(s). Canton Lions Junior Football and Cheerleading • www.lionsfootballcheer.com
Football and cheerleading are team sports, which means everyone contributes to success. An attendance policy helps ensure safety with proper conditioning and practice time. ● Approved absences — No impact to playing time/cheering during games. ● Excused absences — A parent/adult family member MUST notify coach, cheer director or team mom minimum 1 hour prior to the start of practice or games. ● Every two excused absences : Cheerleader will sit out for ¼ of the game; Player will sit out ½ of the game. ● ● Unexcused absences — Coach, Director or Team Mom is not notified prior to practice/game. ● Every unexcused absence (each one): Cheerleader will sit out for ¼ of the game; Player will sit out ½ of the game. ● ● All sit outs will begin at the start of the game. ● Athletes are required to attend entire games and support his or her team even during their sit-out time. *** Due to attendance sit outs, football players’ minimum play will be forfeited.*** ● Playoffs, Super Bowl and Cheer Rally — Full attendance by all is expected. Please visit www.lionsfootballcheer.com for the attendance policy in its entirety.
● All necessary paperwork must be turned in no later than the Tuesday, July 9, 2019, parents meeting. It’s a league rule: no practice and participation can take place until all paperwork is received. ● Paperwork includes: ● Concussion form signed by parent and athlete. ● 2 copies of a current photo. ● Medical release form signed by physician and parent. ● 2 copies of birth certificate – for athletes new to the Canton Lions. ● How? Turn it in tonight. Bring to a monthly parents meeting. Or mail it to the Lions PO box. Canton Lions Junior Football and Cheerleading • www.lionsfootballcheer.com
• Volunteer Requirements. • Game Day Roles. • Signup Process. Canton Lions Junior Football and Cheerleading • www.lionsfootballcheer.com
● The club REQUIRES ALL parents to participate in FIVE home game day activities or special events per athlete during the football/cheerleading season. ● Failure to meet the requirements results in a fine of $125 per activity, and your child will not play/cheer or practice until the fine is paid in full. ● If you cannot make your volunteer time, you must arrange for someone to replace you, and let the club know who is volunteering on your behalf. ● It is impossible for this club to operate without YOU! Canton Lions Junior Football and Cheerleading • www.lionsfootballcheer.com
Over 380 Volunteer Pre-game Setup : Six (6) volunteers Chain Gang : Volunteers hold down Slots ! set up the field and snack shack prior to the first game. markers on the field during the home game. This is Volunteers may be required to convene at the Lions also a great way to see the game up close. Three (3) shed to assist with loading the truck with supplies. volunteers are needed for each home game. Field Spotters : Two (2) volunteers Clock/Timekeeper : One (1) provide play-spotting assistance to the game announcer for each home game. One spotter assists volunteer manages the time clock during each Lions Additional Needs with the offensive plays and one assists with defensive home game. plays, accurately identifying players for the announcer. Yearbook Game Announcer : One (1) Lions Den : Two (2) volunteers sell team Committee volunteer announces key plays, calls, referee calls, spirit merchandise during each Lions home game. shout outs and players’ identities during each Lions Banquet home game. Committee Concessions (Snack Shack): Picnic Help Shout Outs : Two (2) volunteers sell shout At least eight (8) volunteers prepare food and sell refreshments during each Lions home game. Because outs and relay them to the game announcer. Cheer Rally of liability reasons, no one under the age of 18 is allowed inside the Snack Shack! Homecoming Cleanup : Six (6) volunteers needed to assist Saturday Setup: Two (2) Volunteers Committee in spectator and Snack Shack area cleanup after the will meet at a designated time on Saturday morning for varsity home games. Volunteers may be required to the picking up of items from Sam's Club and GFS. They convene at the Lions shed to assist with unloading will assist in propping off and placement for the snack supplies from the truck. shack set the following day.
● All volunteer sign ups must be done online, via SignUpGenius.com. ● You will receive an email with details just prior to volunteer registration opening. ● Make sure your email address in SignUpGenius is correct. ● Sign up will begin on Thursday, August 1st. It will be opened after 9:15pm. ● Sign up early for the best chance at getting the spots that work with your schedule. ● Sign up is 24-7, online and at your convenience. Canton Lions Junior Football and Cheerleading • www.lionsfootballcheer.com
● There are three prizes ● Each ticket is $10 ● The purchaser does not have to be present to win. ● Tickets will be drawn at the Tuesday, August 13th parent meeting. ● This is NOT part of the mandatory fundraising. ● GREAT INCENTIVE to sell raffle tickets ● Every 5 tickets you sell your family's name is put into a club raffle for an opportunity at ONE (1) registration reimbursement. ● Club drawing will take place at the pep rally Friday, August 23rd.
• Mandatory Fundraiser. • Club Fundraising Events • Other Fundraisers • Other Sponsors • Planning for 2019 and Beyond Canton Lions Junior Football and Cheerleading • www.lionsfootballcheer.com
● Every dollar raised goes directly to making our organization better and stronger. ● Do you know of, work for, own, shop or dine at an organization or business that would like to sponsor the Canton Lions? Please let us know, and we are happy to follow up. ● In turn, we also encourage our families to shop/dine/support our valued community partners! See the website for the list. Canton Lions Junior Football and Cheerleading • www.lionsfootballcheer.com
● Buyout: $150 per athlete. (credit card accepted online or in person) OR ● Sell 35 Hungry Howie’s Pizza certificates at $7 each. ($245 total) OR ● Sell 12 Charity Mania Football cards at $20 each. ($240 total) Canton Lions Junior Football and Cheerleading • www.lionsfootballcheer.com
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