Q: What will game day be like?

A: Family pets, leashed or not, should be left at home and are not allowed at the practice fields or at games. This is a safety issue and we ask for your cooperation.

Q: Can siblings join in on the fun?

A: Siblings are not allowed in the practice area. Please take extra care to make sure that little ones do not wander from your sight and enter the area where the girls are practicing. We are fearful that your little one may become injured or that one of our cheerleaders may become injured because a little one is in the way. We also ask that parents/siblings refrain from talking while the cheerleaders are stunting (especially once we are inside).

Parents: Please read this with your child...

The Ellicott City Patriots Cheer program was created for children who want to have fun and learn the sport of cheerleading. In order to ensure that this happens in a safe and friendly way we have a few guidelines.

• Cheerleading is a lot of fun! That means smiles and giggles are required.
• Cheerleaders will show respect for other members on the squad. This means no teasing, laughing or physically hurting any cheerleader.
• Cheerleaders will show respect for all level Coaches, Team Administrators, Guest Coaches and other Adults. Many people have given their time to help our program, so that we can together provide a great experience. They will treat you with respect; you are expected to do the same.
• Cheerleaders will show respect for school property and the public areas that we use.
• Cheerleaders will act appropriately when interacting with opposing team members. This means that you will not say anything mean or unkind towards other teams or coaches at some or away games. You represent the Ellicott City Patriots Football/Cheer program and we are proud to have you on our squad. Show this pride when interacting with other teams. A positive attitude should be displayed at all times. Be modest when successful and gracious in defeat.
• All parents and athletes are expected to show complete respect to all other teams and their families. We are here to cheer and do our best and also to exhibit great sportsmanship. Regardless of our success or loss we will not boast, brag, taunt or complain at a game site. There is no tolerance for inappropriate behavior.
• Cheerleaders are to be present at both home and away games. If you cannot attend a game for any reason, it is your responsibility to contact the Coach assigned to your child at least 3 days prior.
• Cheerleaders must be at games at least 30 minutes early. This allows us to get you warmed up and to prepare for the game. Cheerleaders may not eat or drink (except for water breaks) during the game. This is for your safety.
• All discipline actions for rudeness, talking back, not participating or anything a coach feels is disrespectful will be decided by the coach. Should you not agree with the discipline please see the Director of Cheer, Linda Lagala-Spano.