2013 Cheer Handbook

2013 

WEE ELK CHEERLEADING 

Handbook 

Centerville Wee Elk Football Association, Inc. 

P.O Box 41175 

Centerville, Ohio 45441 

www.weeelks.org 

Cheerleader______________________________ 

Team Grade/Color ________________________ 

Coach __________________________________ 

Cheer Handbook; Last Update July 24, 2013

Centerville Wee Elks 

Centerville, Ohio 

Cheerleading Handbook 2013 

Dear Cheerleading Families, 

I would like to welcome you to the 2013 Centerville Wee Elk Cheerleading program!! We are 

delighted to have returning and new families in the program. 

The Centerville Wee Elk Football Association is a non-profit organization, whose 

comprehensive programs for football and cheerleading provide a positive learning environment 

for hard work, discipline, and self-confidence for Centerville youth. 

The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with information and forms for the 

cheerleading program’s policies, procedures, and deadlines. The Centerville Wee Elk 

Cheerleading program requires both a time and financial commitment. Please read the 

handbook carefully. The success of the program relies heavily on your involvement and 

support. 

If you have any questions or concerns throughout the season please contact any one of the Wee 

Elk board members listed below: 

Lori Dunnigan, Cheer VP dunniganl@marykay.com 

Melissa Beyland, melbeyland@hotmail.com 

Robyn Hurles, rhurles@woh.rr.com 

Jennifer Kerr, jenniferkerr7@gmail.com 

Andrea Reilly, andreasreilly2000@yahoo.com 

Laura Ryan, laura@markryangroup.com 

Stacie Schneider, stacieschneider@live.com 

Mary Stanforth, mksees@earthlink.net 

Sherry Temple, sherryltemple@gmail.com 

Ricki Youngkin, rjyoungkin@yahoo.com 

Welcome to the program. We hope you enjoy your season as a Wee Elk 

Cheerleader! 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Important Dates to Remember……………………………………………………………..4 

1. Participation ................................................................................................................ 5 

2. Registration ................................................................................................................. 5 

3. Forming Cheer Squads ................................................................................................ 5 

4. Cheer Coaching Teams ............................................................................................... 5 

4.1 Head Cheer Coach............................................................................................................. 6 

4.2 Coach Selections ............................................................................................................... 6 

4.3 Coach Certification ............................................................................................................ 6 

4.4 Coaching The Squad .......................................................................................................... 7 

4.5 Team Moms ...................................................................................................................... 7 

5. Wee Elk Cheer Uniforms ........................................................................................... 7 

5.1 Camp Outfits (complimentary) .......................................................................................... 8 

5.2 Uniform and Shoe Fitting -- Uniform Accessories .............................................................. 8 

5.3 Wee Elk Uniform Distribution / Return .............................................................................. 9 

5.4 Uniform Care and Your Responsibility ............................................................................... 9 

6. Football Cheerleading ............................................................................................... 10 

6.1 Cheer Camp .....................................................................................................................10 

6.2 Squad Fees.......................................................................................................................10 

6.3 Cheering at the Games .....................................................................................................11 

6.4 Discipline ........................................................................................................................12 

6.6 Squad Banquet.................................................................................................................12 

6.7 List of Football Cheers ......................................................................................................12 

7. WOJFC Teams (Our Competitors) ............................................................................ 13 

7.1 Teams, Mascots, Colors....................................................................................................13 

7.2 Addresses to Away Games ...............................................................................................14 

8. Special Wee Elk Events ............................................................................................ 14 

8.1 Americana Fourth of July Parade ......................................................................................14 

8.2 Picture Day ......................................................................................................................15 

8.3 New Parent Meeting ........................................................................................................15 

8.4 Cheerleader Football Clinic ..............................................................................................15 

8.5 Wee Elks Organizational Meeting .....................................................................................15 

8.6 Cheering at Centerville High School ..................................................................................15 

8.7 Parent’s Day.....................................................................................................................15 

9. Parent Participation ................................................................................................... 16 

10. Competition Cheerleading ....................................................................................... 16 

10.1 Participating on a competition cheer squad ...................................................................16 

10.2 Competition Days...........................................................................................................17 

11. Complaints / Questions / Concerns .......................................................................... 18 

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Important Dates to Remember 

Date Event Time Location 

Registration 

Cline 

March 9 Camp and Parade Outfit Sizing 

9:00am 

Informational Meeting 

Elementary 

March 30 

Forms Due: Head Cheer Coach Application 

Assistant Coach / Team Mom Form ---------- 

Lori Dunnigan 

1101 Quail Run 

Dr. 45458 

May 15 New Parent Meeting 7:00 pm Cline 

Uniform and Shoe Fitting *****MANDATORY***** 

Camp / Parade Outfit Handout 

Uniform Accessory Sizing and Ordering 

Uniform Handouts 

6:00pm- 

May 21-23 

Dates vary by grade 

8:00pm 

May 21 th 6 th and 5 th grade 

May 22 th 4 th and 3 rd grade 

May 23 th Bantam 

June 6 

July 4 

July 1 

July 1 

July 29-August 

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Coaches Meeting 

Americana Parade 

*****MANDATORY***** 

Forms Due: WOJFC Physical Form Due 


NYSCA Coach Certification 

Background Check 


7:00pm 

9:30am 

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School House 

Park 

Cline 

Elementary 

Westpark Dr. 

Sherry Temple 

1071 Star 

Valley Ct 

45458 

Ricki Youngkin 

940 

Buttercreek Cir 

45458 

July 28 Wee Elk Organization Meeting (Football and Cheer) 5:00pm Schoolhouse 

Cheer Camp (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 

Thursday) 

6pm-8pm IronHorse Park 

August 1st 

August 11 


Forms & Team Fees Due: 

Cheerleader Information Card 

Cheer Agreement and Code of Conduct 

Emergency Medical Authorization Form 

Wee Elk Pictures (football /cheer) 


August 

1st 

IronHorse Park 

August 17-18 First Football Games (Premiere Weekend) TBD TBD 

Aug 30 ?? Wee Elks night for all participants TBD TBD 

Aug 30 ?? 6th grade cheerleaders cheer at CHS football game TBD CHS stadium 

November 19 Cheer Uniform Return *****MANDATORY***** 5:30pm Schoolhouse 

TBD 

TBD 

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1. Participation 

Cheerleading sign-up and registration information for interested students entering 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , 

4 th , 5 th , 6 th grades is distributed through all schools in the Centerville Public School District, 

including private schools. Each school has its own procedure for distributing take-home 

paperwork. All Wee Elk cheerleaders must live within the boundaries of the Centerville Public 

School District. 

2. Registration 

The Wee Elk Board of Directors determines the registration date and time every year. The 

2013 registration date is Saturday, March 9th, 9:00AM-12:00PM at Cline Elementary School, 

99 Virginia Ave., Centerville, OH, 45458. 

All students between the 1 st grade and 6 th grade who reside in the Centerville City School 

District are welcome to participate in our cheer organization. We will not have a limited 

number this year as long as we have enough parent support in order to organize and run the 

cheer program. In the event the Wee Elk Association is unable to recruit enough volunteers to 

coach a cheer squad, the Wee Elk Board of Directors reserves the right to reduce the number 

of participating cheerleaders. If this should happen, any prepaid registration fees will be 

reimbursed. 

At the beginning of registration, we will conduct a short informational meeting. Once the 

meeting is completed we will conduct the registration. You must turn in the Registration and 

Liability Release Form completed (in print) and signed by a parent/guardian. This is the form 

your child brought home from school. The form is also available on the Wee Elk website and in 

the back of this handbook. 

A $150 registration fee is also due at sign-ups. For the second participating child the fee is 

$125, for the third participating child the fee is $ 100, each additional child will be $50. Fees 

apply to both football players and cheerleaders participating in the program. Please make 

check payable to Centerville Wee Elk Football Association, Inc. Cash is also accepted. Any 

registrations received after May 1 st 2011 will receive a $50 additional fee. Registration for 

cheer will end on June 1 st 2011. 

3. Forming Cheer Squads 

Depending upon the number of football teams, there will be approximately 20 cheer squads 

that will be formed. These squads will consist of Bantam (1 st and 2 nd grade) 3 rd grade, 4 th 

grade 5 th grade and 6 th grade. Cheerleaders are placed in squads, after the Wee Elk football 

draft (August timeframe), and announced at Wee Elk Cheer Camp. 

The placement of cheerleaders is accomplished by a draft procedure approved by the Wee 

Elks board of directors. Cheer coaches from 3 rd grade and higher will be able to protect 

cheerleaders from the previous year, and then draw any new cheerleaders. The children of 

the head coach, assistant coach, and team mom will be protected on the same squad as their 

parents. If you are interested in the draft procedure document please see the Vice President 

of Cheer for a copy. 

4. Cheer Coaching Teams 

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In order to have a successful cheerleading program, parent participation is required. Our 

coaching teams are made up of parents, who volunteer their time for the kids. Cheer 

Coaching Teams include a Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and Team Mom. In addition, 

each squad typically has a middle school cheerleader as their helper to teach cheers and 

dances. 

4.1 Head Cheer Coach 

If you are interested in being a Head Coach, Assistant Coach or Team Mom, you must submit 

the Head Cheer Coach Application or Assistant Coach and Team Mom Form located in the 

back of this handbook or on our website (www.weeelks.org) by March 30, 2013. The Wee 

Elk Football Association, Inc. by-laws require a “Head Coach Application Form” to be 

submitted to the Board for review. Return this form during registration or mail the completed 

form to Lori Dunnigan, 1101 Quail Run Drive, Dayton OH 45458. Forms must be received no 

later than March 30, 2013. 

4.2 Coach Selections 

Typically new Head Coaches will be asked to attend the April Wee Elk Board of Directors 

meeting for an interview. During the meeting, a ballot will list the names of all interested 

coaching candidates for open positions. Head coaches are then selected by a majority vote of 

the Wee Elk Board of Directors. Following the Board meeting, all candidates will be notified 

with the results. At least one Head Cheer Coach is required for each squad color at each 

grade level. 

Once head coaches are selected, they are given the opportunity to recruit assistant coaches 

and team moms for their Cheer Coaching Team. Coaches will be able recruit additional 

assistants based on the number of cheerleaders. We will have a 1 to 6 ratio for assistant 

coaches and team moms. These numbers are decided once the number of cheerleaders for 

each squad has been determined. Once these people are selected and agree to help, the 

head coach, assistant coach and team mom may declare their child/children protected 

together on the same squad. Head coaches need to notify the Cheer VP of their choices for 

assistant coach and team mom no later than Friday April 8, 2013. Please contact the Cheer 

VP if you need assistance obtaining an assistant coach or team mom. 

Only returning head coaches may keep their squad color from the year before. One black, 

one gold, one white, one silver and possibly one gray cheerleading squads are formed with 

participants in the 1st and 2nd grades combined (Bantam), and in each of the 3rd, 4th 5th and 

6th grades. 

All head coaches and assistant coaches must attend a coaches meeting. This year’s meeting 

is set for Thursday June 6th, 2013. The location and time will be determined prior to the 

meeting. 

4.3 Coach Certification 

In cooperation with the Centerville-Washington Twp. Park District, each coach must be 

certified by the NYSCA and complete a background check. These two documents will need to 

be mailed to the Vice President of Cheerleading no later than July 1 2013. This will be 

required by all head coaches, assistants and team mom’s. The Centerville Wee Elks will 

reimburse coaches for their background checks, however it is the responsibility of the coach to 

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pay for their NYSCA certificates. These will be paid at camp only as long as all receipts have 

been turned into the Vice President. 

4.4 Coaching The Squad 

Practice Space: Each head coach needs to find a location to hold her squad’s practices once 

the school year begins. Cheerleading squads typically practice in the gymnasium or cafeteria 

of a Centerville elementary or middle school. Space is limited. You must contact the principal 

of the school to see if your practice times will be available. A building use agreement form 

(available in the prospective school office) must be completed and signed by the head coach 

and the school principal. This form is then forwarded to the Centerville Board of Education for 

final approval. An approval or rejection letter is normally mailed back in a couple of weeks. 

Hint: If you have a specific school where you would like to hold your practices, submit your 

request prior to the end of the school year in June! 

Resources and Squad Supplies: 

Head coaches are usually assigned older cheerleaders to help them instruct cheers, 

chants, and a dance. Once school begins, these helpers often become committed to 

other activities. Try to get some kind of commitment from your helper/helpers early. 

All head coaches need to supply their own portable CD player for practices. 

Each squad receives a fully equipped first-aid box. Although it is helpful, coaches do 

not need to be CPR certified. 

Pom poms will be provided to each squad. Poms are to be collected from the 

cheerleaders at the conclusion of each event and remain with the Cheer Coaching 

Team throughout the season. 

Signs /props are optional and will need to be developed by each squad 

Coach’s Shirts: Each coach, assistant coach, and team mom will receive a coach’s shirt from 

the Wee Elk Association. We will have order forms and sample shirts at the Uniform / Shoe 

Fitting conducted between May 21 st and May 23 rd , 2013. You may purchase additional 

coach’s shirts, which must be paid for at time of order. 

4.5 Team Moms 

The primary job of a team mom is to assist the coaches in whatever way possible. A coach’s 

job can be demanding and the team mom can help with “behind the scenes” work. Some 

coaches prefer to do a lot of the work themselves. Other coaches will welcome all help. It is up 

to the Cheer Coaching Team (coaches and team moms) to determine a plan that best fits the 

needs of the squad. Communication is the key. 

Team moms typically assist with typing newsletters, collecting money for squad expenses, 

assisting with social activities, coordinating the squad banquet, reminding parents when it’s 

their time to work at Schoolhouse Park, pickup trophies, etc. 

There will be a Team Mom meeting prior to the season. To find out if team mom positions are 

available, please contact the Cheer VP, Lori Dunnigan 937-232-8916. 

5. Wee Elk Cheer Uniforms 

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The registration fee includes a complimentary camp outfit, an end of camp T-shirt and the use 

of a vest, skirt, and pom poms. Mandatory uniform pieces that are purchased by the 

cheerleaders are called uniform accessories and shoes. These pieces are your property, but 

must be kept in good order throughout the football cheer and competition season. 

5.1 Camp Outfits (complimentary) 

Each cheerleader will receive a complimentary camp outfit to be worn at the Fourth of July 

parade and to cheer camp in August. 

You will order your outfit by completing the camp outfit form at registration (March 9th). 

Sample sizes will be available for you to determine the approximate size your cheerleader 

requires. Your camp outfit will be available for pick-up at Uniform and Shoe Fitting in May. 

5.2 Uniform and Shoe Fitting -- Uniform Accessories 

Uniform and Shoe Fitting is scheduled for Tuesday May 21st through Thursday May 23rd at 

School House Park. Please have your daughter wear a swim suit to try on uniforms It 

is mandatory for all participating cheerleaders to attend. We will have each day 

dedicated to specific grades. 

Tuesday May 21 st – 6 th and 5 th graders and last years 4 th grade competition girls 

Wednesday May 22 nd - 4 th and 3 rd graders 

Thursday May 23 rd - Bantam 

Rain Day- Tuesday May 28 th 

In addition to ordering the mandatory pieces we will also will do the following: 

Pick up camp outfit 

Cheer Coaching Team shirt sizing 

Spirit Shop 

Each cheerleader will also be fitted and assigned their cheer uniform. It is imperative 

that this uniform be kept for the season and not to be worn for any other purpose. Each 

parent will sign a waiver prior to taking the uniform which states that any wear and tear 

prior to the start of the season will result in a $150 uniform fee. 

Shoe sample sizes will be at this event. They will be ordered and then delivered the first week 

of Cheer Camp in August. To insure a good fit, please wear a thick sport sock to shoe fitting. 

Uniform accessories must be purchased prior to cheer camp in August. A final list of items 

and order forms will be provided at the Uniform and Shoe fitting. All items ‘can’ be 

purchased through Wee Elks, but a few items can ‘only’ be purchased through the 

organization (as indicated below) to ensure match with all cheerleaders. Ordered items 

will be distributed during Cheer Camp. A ‘potential’ list of uniform accessories and 

approximate prices is provided below: 

Mandatory Uniform Accessories 

Approximate cost 

Cheer shoes * $55.00 

Warm Up Jacket* $32.00 

Warm Up Pant* $30.00 

Cheer socks* $ 6.00 

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Black spankies (briefs) $10.00 

Black sports bra $10.00 

Black long-sleeved t-neck bodysuit $18.00 

Black duffle bag $30.00 

*Required purchase through Wee Elks 

The sports bra and spankies (briefs) may be found at the Dance Shoppe* (434-8686) located 

behind the Dayton Mall, or Dick’s Sporting Goods. 

Cheerleaders are required to bring all uniform pieces in their cheer bag (black duffle) to cheer 

camp, practices, and all games. Throughout the season, coaches will check the cheerleader’s 

bag for required items. Most coaches will hold a “bag check” during camp. 

What NOT to wear during practice and cheerleading events: 

Nail polish 

Jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches, and earrings). If your ears are newly 

pierced – the earrings must come out. 

5.3 Wee Elk Uniform Distribution / Return 

Uniforms will be distributed during cheer camp. Team fees must be paid prior to receiving 

uniform. 

Typically, cheerleaders return their clean and dry skirt and vest, (if applicable) at their cheer 

banquet. Head coaches are responsible for collecting all the uniforms and returning them. 

Coaches - Please remember to bring the first-aid box and poms. 

A $50.00 late charge will be imposed if a cheerleader does not turn in her uniform to her coach 

by the required date. Failure to return the Wee Elk uniform will prevent future participation. 

If a uniform is not returned to The Wee Elks, that cheerleader will not be allowed to 

participate the following year until a $150 replacement fee and $50 late fee have 

been paid prior to registration. 

5.4 Uniform Care and Your Responsibility 

The Wee Elk organization takes pride in providing high quality uniforms for our cheerleaders. 

They are expensive and must be used for multiple years. It is very important for each 

cheerleader (and family) help to maintain the quality and look of the uniform. The following are 

guidelines for the vest, skirt that MUST be followed. Cheerleaders are subject to additional 

demerits from their Wee Elk Coaches or Wee Elk Board Members at their discretion if they do 

not comply. Thank you for helping to keep our uniforms looking great. 

No alterations are to be made to the uniform. If your cheerleader needs to exchange 

a uniform piece, please contact Jenn Kerr 718-1222 

No eating or drinking that could stain the uniform, at any time. 

No wearing uniforms outside your team’s Wee Elk event. Cheerleaders are NOT 

permitted to wear their (Wee Elk owned) uniform pieces (skirt and vest ) outside of 

their own team’s event. This includes public establishment such as schools, stores, 

restaurants, and social events such as trick or treat. 

Cheerleaders also need to change out of their uniform after their football game, if they 

are remaining at the park for additional games or activities. Turtlenecks, spankies, 

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socks, and shoes can be worn at any time. If any of these items become un-wearable 

throughout the season, you will be required to purchase new items. 

Washing instructions for Wee Elk vest, skirt, sweater: 

o Uniform pieces are to be washed after each game. 

o DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENER! 

o Do not put any uniform pieces in the dryer! 

o Turn the uniform inside out and wash in cold water on the gentle cycle of your 

machine. 

o Spray and Wash may be used if necessary. 

6. Football Cheerleading 

There are several aspects to participating in Wee Elk football cheerleading. The following 

sections will provide valuable information about the season. 

6.1 Cheer Camp 

Wee Elk Cheer Camp is two weeks of practice for all cheerleaders. Usually, older 

cheerleaders lead and teach cheers, chants, jumps, formations, and a dance to Wee Elk 

cheerleaders. Camp is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at 

Iron Horse Park located off of Millshire Dr. Camp begins Monday July 29th, from 6:00 – 8:00 

pm. Practices are held rain or shine. Parents need to remain close by if a storm is 

approaching since shelter is limited. 

It is expected that every cheerleader attend camp so they can learn the routines that have 

been purchased for our season. Failure to attend camp may result in the cheerleader not 

being able to participate in the 2013 season. Vacations and other activities such as dance 

classes, piano lessons, soccer practice, private cheer clubs, etc. should not be scheduled to 

interfere with Wee Elk cheerleading. Cheer camp is a valuable learning experience for the 

squad. 

Once school begins, all practices and/or meetings are set and supervised by the head 

coaches. Practices are normally one to two (1-2) evenings per week for one to two hours, or 

for an hour prior to your regularly scheduled football game. Halfway through the season, 

coaches may reduce practice time to an hour, twice a week, or just one night per week. 

Practice attire can be the complimentary outfit provided by the Wee Elks, or any other 

appropriate shirt and short outfit. Please wear comfortable gym shoes to all practices. Flip 

flops and sandals are not permitted at any time. Please remember a water bottle if your 

practice space does not have access to a drinking fountain. 

Please notify the head coach in the event of illness and/or an emergency that prevents the 

cheerleader in attending practice. See demerit section in this handbook. 

6.2 Squad Fees 

In addition to the $150 registration fee, you will be asked to donate a squad fee not to exceed 

$65. These fees are due to your team mom by August 1 st 2012 during camp. If team fees are 

not paid by this date your daughter may not be able to participate in the 1 st game of the 

season. Uniforms will not be passed until team fees are paid to the team mom. This money is 

used to cover additional squad expenses incurred throughout the season. Some of these 

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expenses include banner paper, candy for opposing cheerleaders, goody bags for players, 

certain social events, helper gifts, snacks, etc. A squad budget will be established in the 

beginning of the season. 

6.3 Cheering at the Games 

All cheerleaders must attend all the games of her squad and stay until the game is completed. 

Typically, there are eight (8) regular season games. This does not include the Season Opener 

(August 18/19) game, a possible Labor Day tournament, and end of season playoffs. If the 

team advances in tournament play, cheerleaders are required to cheer. 

Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays, rain or shine. The referee and/or head coach 

are the only persons permitted to call a game in the event of severe weather. Remember, if 

the team plays, the cheerleaders will cheer. 

All home football games are played at Schoolhouse Park on either the North Stadium or the 

South Stadium. Teams will rotate turns playing/cheering in each of the stadiums. No 

team/squad will be on the same stadium field for every home game. Inclement weather can 

affect which field will be used on a given day. 

All cheerleaders should report at least 45 minutes prior to their game, or as directed by the 

coach. Parking at Schoolhouse Park is limited! Please arrive early. Admission to games is 

$2.00 per person at Schoolhouse Park and every WOJFC football field. 

Each cheerleading squad is responsible for making banners in advance for the players to run 

through before each game, if appropriate. This is typically worked out between the Head 

Cheer Coach and Head Football Coach at the beginning of the season. 

Each squad will perform a “hello” cheer and half-time routine at all games. Candy may be 

distributed to opposing cheerleaders after the cheer. This is typically done during the first 

quarter of the game. Home teams perform the hello cheer first. Away teams perform the halftime 

routine first. 

Cheer Coaching Teams are responsible for putting together a snack/drink schedule for the 

squad. Non-staining snacks and drinks are usually distributed to the cheerleaders at the end 

of the game. Snack ideas include grapes, small packages of chips/cookies, rice crispy treats, 

pretzels, etc. Be sure to clean up any trash before leaving the game. Plastic gloves are 

available in the concession stand. 

Cheerleaders are not permitted in the bleachers during the game. Cheerleaders must stay 

with their coaches until the game has ended and football huddle has concluded. 

Head coaches should choose one or more captain(s) for each game. In addition, cheerleader 

line placement should be rotated each half. This allows all cheerleaders the opportunity to be 

a captain through the season and cheer in the front row every game. 

All cheerleaders should drop to one knee in the event a player is down. 

Please notify the coach as soon as possible in case of illness and/or an emergency, in the 

event the cheerleader is not able to attend the game. 

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6.4 Discipline 

A Wee Elk cheerleader demerit system is used to insure consistent discipline among all the 

squads. Head coaches and assistant coaches are suggested to follow the demerit guidelines 

listed below. This is also a reflection of a demerit system emphasized in the Middle and High 

School grades. As a Wee Elk Organization we want to ensure that our cheerleaders are 

exposed to the system that will be administered in the older grades. 

Reason for discipline 

# of demerits 

Late to practice or meeting 2 

Late to any cheer activity/function 3 

Absence from practice 4 

Absence from game 5 

Leaving any cheer activity/function prior to the end 2 

Wearing non-standard uniform/camp wear at any activity/function where 

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instructions have been provided by a member of the Cheer Coach Team 

Wearing nail polish or make-up while in uniform 1 

Wearing any type of jewelry during any cheer activity / function 2 

Wearing all or part of the cheerleading uniform at a non Wee Elk function 7 

Chewing gum or eating while in uniform / camp wear during any cheer activity 5 

/ function 

Failure to bring required items to a Wee Elk activity/function 3 

Insufficient knowledge of chants/cheers/dance routines after season begins 1 

Undesirable conduct/behavior to coaches, fans, athletes, other cheerleaders, 

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or authoritative persons 

Inappropriate language 3 

Lack of effort 1 

Use of alcohol / drugs / tobacco 16 

7 Demerits = Cheerleader at risk. 

10 Demerits = Cheerleader shall be benched for one (1) game. 

15 Demerits = Cheerleader shall be benched for two (2) games. 

16 Demerits = Cheerleader will be removed as a Wee Elk Cheerleader 

Note: Cheerleaders who are benched must attend the game. Demerits also apply for 

competition cheerleading. Attendance and punctuality are important in a group of our size. 

The Wee Elk Board of Directors reserve the right to bench/remove any participant regardless 

of the number of demerits issued for blatant display of misbehavior or disrespectfulness. 

6.6 Squad Banquet 

Each squad will schedule a year end banquet. Typically, it is held at a local restaurant or 

school, and scheduled by the Cheer Coaching Team. This is an area where the Team Mom 

can be a big help. Each cheerleader receives a trophy paid for by the Wee Elks. Trophies will 

be delivered to Schoolhouse Park in late October. Head coaches will be called when the 

trophies arrive. Banquets include immediate family members only, and last about two (2) 

hours. 

6.7 List of Football Cheers 

General 

AAAAHHHH, Go Elks (5 claps) 

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General 

Come On Elks Put Your Hands Up




All the Way Black and Gold, All the Way 

Elks Fans 

Alright, Alright, Alright E-L-K-S 

Everybody’s Here, So Everybody Cheer 

Are You Proud To Be an Elk? Yes We Are! 

Go, Go, Get ‘Em, Get ‘Em 

Aw Shucks, Hey Now 

Go Bananas 

Be Aggressive 

Hey Elks, Are You Gonna Win Tonight? 

B-E-A-T Beat The _______ 

Hey ______ Think You’re Tough 

Black and Gold, Black and Gold (CHS Cheer) Hey,Hey, Go,Fight,Win Until the Very End 

Black, Black, Yell Black (Camp) 

J-A-M, We’ve Got To Jam 

Can You Wiggle, Can You Jiggle 

Let’s Get Fired Up 

Centerville Elks are Tic, Tic,(8x) BOOM Dynamite Roll It-Now Shake It, Victory Let’s Take It 

Centerville Elks, We Don’t Take Defeat 

VICTORY-Give Me a V, Dot the I… 

Centerville Rumble 

We’ve Got Spirit (What, What, What) 

Charge Up (Get Tough) 

We’ve Got the Power to Whoop You 

Clap Your Hands Everybody 

With A B-B-E-E-A-A-T-T, Hey You 

Elks are Dynamite, Don’t’ Mess with dynamite Hey Back Line, Hey What? 

Hey Players, Hey Fans,… Gonna Rock 2,3,4 

Stand up, be proud 

1, We Are the Elks, 2 A little bit louder, 3… We’re Big, B-I-G and We’re Bad 

Keep It Up 

Elk Territory 

Hey, let’s go, fight, win 

Spell E-L-K-S with pom poms 

When they make a touchdown: 

A W E S O M E, Awesome, Awesome, Totally 

T-D We Got a Touchdown 

When they toss the favors: Roll it, now shake it, victory, let’s take it 

Offense 

A-T-T-A-C-K, The Elks Are Back 

Bang, bang Choo-Choo Train 

Buckle Down (Do It, Do It, Do It) 

Elks, Move That Ball (Down the Field) 

Hey, Those Elks are on the Attack, Rock on Gold Let’s Score…Come Elks 6 More 

Offense Elks, Offense, a lot, a lot of offense 

O-F-F-E-N-S-E, Offense 

Let’s Go Centerville, Centerville Go 

SCO-RE, Score Elks Score 

T-D We Want a Touchdown 

To the G, To the O, Yell Go 

Defense 

Defense, Hey What Do You Say? Say Defense Take that Ball Away 

Hold That Line (Make Them Fight for Every Yard) 

Hold That Line, Centerville (Defense Hold That Line) (Camp) 

Let’s Get Physical 

Push ‘Em Back (Camp) 

T-A-K-E Take that Ball Away 

Defense Ripple 

Defense, Defense 

7. WOJFC Teams (Our Competitors) 

The Centerville Wee Elks are a part of the Western Ohio Junior Football Conference 

(WOJFC). The conference website is www.wojfc.com. 

7.1 Teams, Mascots, Colors 

There are 1* teams in the conference. The following table provides a list of teams, mascots, 

and colors. These addresses may vary from year to year. 

Team Name Mascot Colors Home Field(s) 

Beavercreek Eager Beavers Black/Orange Ankeney Junior High School 

Centerville Wee Elks Black/Gold/White Schoolhouse Park / Cntvle High 

Dunbar Wolverines Blue/White Dunbar High School 

Fairborn Wee Hawks Blue /White Cemex Field 

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Greenville Wave Green/White Greenville High School 

Huber Heights Warriors Black/Red Studebaker Junior High School 

Jamestown Wee Rams Red/Blue/White Greenview Junior High School 

Kettering Firebirds Navy Blue/Silver/White State Farm Park / Ket Middle Sch 

Lebanon Youth Warriors Maroon/Black/White Lebanon High School / Jr High 

Mad River Indians Scarlet/Gray/White Tomahawk Park 

Meadowdale Pee Wee Lions Black/Gold Meadowdale Elementary School 

Miamisburg Wee Vikes Blue/White Beachler Field 

Northmont Wee Bolts Green/Gold/White OR Edginton Elementary School 

Springboro Panthers Blue/Black/White Springboro High School 

Springfield Wildcats Navy Blue/Gold/White Davey Moore Park 

Vandalia Wee Aviators Purple/Gold/White John Smith Elementary School 

West Carrollton Wee Pirates Red/Black/White Harmon Field / WC High School 

Wilmington Hurricane Orange/Black/White Wilmington High School 

Xenia Wee Bucs Blue/White Xenia High School 

7.2 Addresses to Away Games 

Locations for away games can vary. Be sure to check with your Coaching Team, the Wee 

Elks website (www.weeelks.org), or WOJFC (www.wojfc.com) prior to departure. The 

following provides addresses to the ‘primary’ visitor field. The WOJFC website has complete 

directions to the fields. 

Team Name Primary Home Field Address 

Beavercreek Ankeney Junior High 4085 Shakertown Rd, Beavercreek, 

Dunbar Dunbar High School 1400 Albritton Drive, Dayton, Ohio 

Fairborn Cemex Field 701 W. Yellow Springs-Fairfield Rd., Fairborn 

Greenville Greenville High 100 Greenwave Way, Greenville 

Huber Heights Studebaker Junior High 5950 Longford Rd., Huber Heights 

Jamestown Greenview Junior High 53 N Limestone St, Jamestown 

Kettering State Farm Park 2510 Blackhawk Drive, Kettering 

Lebanon Lebanon High 1916 Drake Rd, Lebanon 

Mad River Tomahawk Park 801 Old Harshman Road, Dayton 

Meadowdale Meadowdale Elementary 4448 Thompson Dr, Dayton 

Miamisburg Beachler Field 300 Block of 10th Street, Miamisburg 

Northmont OR Edginton Elementary 515 North Main St. Englewood 

Springboro Springboro High 1675 S Main St, Springboro 

Springfield Davey Moore Park 623 S Yellow Springs St, Springfield 

Vandalia John Smith School 3625 Little York Rd, Dayton 

W Carrollton Harmon Field 1 East Home Avenue, West Carrollton 

Wilmington Wilmington High 300 Richardson Pl, Wilmington 

Xenia Xenia High 303 Kinsey Rd, Xenia 

8. Special Wee Elk Events 

Several special events are scheduled throughout the year for Centerville Wee Elks to enhance 

the experience of being in the program. They are described in the sections below. 

8.1 Americana Fourth of July Parade 

Centerville Wee Elk cheerleaders are invited to march in the Americana Festival Parade. All 

cheerleaders will wear their complimentary camp outfit, plain white shoes, plain white 

socks, in the parade. 

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Our parade staging area is usually on Westpark Rd, located off E. Franklin Street. All 

participating cheerleaders need to be dropped off near the old casannos parking lot by 9:30 

a.m. in order to practice cheers performed during the parade. They are easier chanting cheers 

so everyone can catch on fairly quickly. 

Parents need to pick up cheerleaders immediately after the parade. Our pick-up area is 

the parking lot on the Virginia Ave side of Cline Elementary School. Please do not wait until 

the parade is over to pick up your cheerleader. Please do not be late! 

Head Coaches are welcome and encouraged to attend! We will need volunteers to walk in the 

parade with the cheerleaders. Coaches wear dark shorts and a white or gold top. 

In the event of severe weather, a decision about participation will be made the morning of the 

parade. 

8.2 Picture Day 

The date for Picture day will be August 11 th . Pictures will be taken of the sideline cheer 

squads, comp squads, individuals, 4-6 year veterans (6 th grade only), siblings, and possibly a 

combined cheer and football team. The location will be announced during cheer camp. All 

coaches will receive a time schedule. Cheer Head coaches will determine the uniform pieces 

worn, and the pose the squad will use for the squad picture. Cheerleaders are not permitted 

to change uniform pieces for their individual pose as there is not enough time for changing. 

Envelopes containing different portrait packages are distributed to all coaches. Please call 

your coach if you do not receive one. A separate photo envelope must be completed for 

veteran and sibling pictures. Cheerleaders must be in the sixth grade to be considered a 

veteran. Payment for pictures is due on picture day. 

Centerville Wee Elk Programs are sold at the Spirit Shop for a nominal fee. 

8.3 New Parent Meeting 

The New Parent Meeting is primarily for new football parents of the organization. However, if 

you would like to come and listen and / or have questions, please join us for the meeting 

scheduled May 15, 2013 at Cline Elementary. 

8.5 Wee Elks Organizational Meeting 

The Wee Elks Organizational Meeting provides up-to-date information just prior to the season. 

Please feel free to join the Wee Elk Board for this informational meeting.. Feel free to bring 

any questions you may have. See “important dates to remember” for details. 

8.6 Cheering at Centerville High School 

Each year the Centerville High School Cheerleading Coordinator invites Wee Elk 6 th grade 

cheerleaders to perform during a CHS Varsity football home game. The specific information 

will be given to your head coach closer to the time of this event. See “important dates to 

remember” for details. 

8.7 Parent’s Day 

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The Wee Elk Board of Directors will designate certain home games as Parents Day. 

Immediately before the game begins, parents and family member’s line up for family pictures 

then to the end zone with their child. Please be early to this game so you do not miss being 

announced. Parents are introduced as they walk out on the field with their cheerleader. 

9. Parent Participation 

Parent participation in this program is mandatory! Every family is required to work during the 

season at Schoolhouse Park as well as participate in the fundraiser. Schedules are distributed 

to each family at the beginning of the season. When you arrive for your shift, please sign in on 

the Sign-In sheet posted in the office (located in the concession stand). 

Parents with conflicts are expected to find substitutes if they are unable to work their shift. If 

your shift is missed by either your substitute or yourself you have the following consequences: 

1. You can choose to bench your child 

2. You can choose to work two additional volunteer shifts, with the understanding that if 

you miss one of these additional shifts, your child is automatically benched. 

If you have specific questions about working your shift, please call Jessica Leet 272-6373 

10. Competition Cheerleading 

Part of the sport of cheerleading is Competition Cheerleading. The Wee Elk organization 

provides the opportunity for cheerleaders to gain the experience of competition. Hence, 

competition cheerleading is optional. 

10.1 Participating on a competition cheer squad 

The Wee Elk football cheerleaders will participate on non-select squad made up of 

cheerleaders in the same grade or a combination of grades depending on participation. 

Typically this is for grades 4 th – 6 th . On occasion a 3 rd grade participant will be allowed to 

cheer 4 th grade comp, however this is done at the discretion on the comp committee. While 

we wil not hold “try-outs” for competition, it is required that each girl have a forward roll, 

cartwheel and round-off. 

Wee Elk competition squads attend local school competitions and may have additional 

competitions dependant on the competition sizes. Most competitions are during the months 

of September through November, and are finished by December. Competitions provide 

squads and individuals the opportunity to demonstrate their talents and enjoy an exciting day 

of cheer and dance performances. The 2012 competition dates and information will be 

distributed to all competition squads when it becomes available. Additional information 

regarding our competition squads will be sent following our registration event in March. 

The Wee Elk Board will pay the entrance fees for squads to attend 5-7 competitions. Cheer 

coaches and squads may choose to attend more competitions 

Competition can be fun and exciting, however requires extra mandatory practices and 

dedication from all participants. Cheerleaders and their parents need to agree to this 

commitment. Please note on the registration form if you choose to join in the fun. There will 

be an extra fee to participate to cover expenses of cheer floor practice time, hair bows, etc. 

Please remember, demerits do carry over to competition. 

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Wee Elks will hold clinics to begin to teach girls interested in competition squad the 

competition routines. These clinics are required if you would like to be on the competition 

squad. Additional information will be provided to those who are interested. Only one practice 

can be missed for a preplanned family vacation. Extra practices are mandatory, and are 

often held 1-2 times per week. We move quickly during these practices and often require the 

girls to practice on their own at home. If you are interested in competition cheerleading, we 

encourage you to start your daughter in some sort of gymnastics classes as soon as 

possible. 

Competition squad requires dedication. Please be sure that you and your daughter are truly 

committed to participating. 

10.2 Competition Days 

Competitions are one day events on Saturdays or Sundays, beginning early in the morning 

and lasting anywhere between 2 – 3 hours. Admission is normally $5.00 per adult and $3.00 

for children. All participating cheerleaders and two (2) advisors per registered squad are 

admitted free. 

There are typically two (2) divisions in each grade - Select (cheerleaders who try-out) and 

Non-select. 

The head coach and squad helpers work together with the girls to put a routine together. Team 

routines must not exceed a total of three (3) minutes, and include one (1) cheer, one (1) 

sideline chant, and a dance/music portion. The dance/music portion is typically between 45 

seconds and must not exceed 1-1/2 minutes. Timing begins with the first word or beat of the 

music. Setting up signs or other props and a non-organized spirit entry will not be timed. A ten 

point penalty is given for going over the time limit. Jumps and tumbling are encouraged and 

incorporated in many routines. Squads perform on a 42’ x 42’ cheer floor. 

Two (2) CD’s of the music must be brought to competition. Music is clearly labeled with the 

squad’s name/grade. The head coach is responsible for recruiting a volunteer to play the 

squad’s music during the performance. 

After all squads have performed, awards are presented at each grade and division. The 

number of awards depends on the number of entries in each division. In addition, some 

competitions award a ribbon for each participant in the event. 

Participating in a cheerleading competition is a wonderful experience and becomes the 

highlight of the cheer season for many girls. 

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RULES OF ETIQUETTE FOR CHEERLEADING COMPETITIONS 

1. The cheerleading coach is responsible for her/his squad’s behavior. 

2. Cheerleading squads should register together. If they do not travel together, they should have a 

designated meeting place and time. 

3. Cheerleading squads should sit together as a group with their coach. Cheerleading squads should never 

sit on the spectator side or any other undesignated areas. 

4. Cheerleaders are encouraged to watch as many performing squads as possible. Every squad deserves to 

have a supportive audience. 

5. Cheerleaders should enter the competition area through the designated doors. No cheerleader will be 

permitted to leave or enter the competition area during another team’s performance. 

6. Talking should be kept to a minimum during the competition. 

7. Support and encouragement should be voiced at the appropriate time during another team’s performance. 

If they ask the crowd to “yell with them,” the cheerleading squads should be the first to do so. 

8. Public display of affection/fraternizing should not occur at competition. Boyfriends/Girlfriends should sit on 

the spectator side. 

9. Cheerleaders should be courteous to other squads. If there is a designated warm-up time/place, squads 

should take turns being careful not to monopolize the warm-up area. 

10. Cheerleading squads in the ready area should avoid excessive talking and shouting. They should be 

supportive of the squad on the floor. 

11. Cheerleaders should respect the property of others. Leave the dressing/warm-up area as they found itpick 

up trash, etc. 

12. Personal grooming should never be done in the competition area - only in the dressing area. 

13. Cheerleaders should treat all spectators with respect regardless of any rivalry. Likewise, spectators 

should treat others with respect. It is the coach’s responsibility to advise the parents and fans how to 

promote good sportsmanship. 

14. Cheerleaders should show good sportsmanship during the awards regardless of the outcome. 

11. Complaints / Questions / Concerns 

The cheerleading coaches work in conjunction with the Cheer VP. The Cheer VP represents 

all cheerleaders, cheer families, and coaches at the Wee Elk Board Meetings. Most issues 

are resolved between parent and coach at the squad level. However, if you feel the need for 

further intervention, please call the Cheer VP. 

The final step consists of filing a formal complaint to the Board. Complaints to the Board must 

be in writing and signed by the complainant. Complaints must be received within fourteen (14) 

days of the incident. Complainants may be asked to attend a Board meeting. 

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12. FORMS 

All forms need to be completed and returned by the required due date. An Information Card, 

the Emergency Medical Authorization Form, and the Cheerleading Code of Conduct can be 

found in the back of this handbook and on our website. Please return these forms and squad 

fees to your head coach, no later than Wednesday, August 1st, 2012. Failure to return all 

these forms by August 1st will deem the cheerleader ineligible to participate. 

Western Ohio Junior Football Conference Physical Form 

All participating cheerleaders are required to submit a current physical form. Please 

locate this form in the back of this handbook or on our website. This form requires the 

signature of a physician and needs to be returned to the Sherry Temple, 1071 Star 

Valley Ct, Centerville, 45458 no later than Sunday, July 1, 2012. Please make a copy of 

the signed physical form for your records. Stamped physician signatures are not accepted. 

If we do not have a physical signed by a physician, your daughter will not be able to participate 

in Cheer Camp until this is completed. 

Additional forms available in the back of this handbook are as follows: 

Head Cheer Coach Application 

Assistant Cheer Coach and Team Mom Form 

Cheer Agreement and Code of Conduct 

Emergency Medical Authorization Form 

Cheerleader Information Card 

2012 Cheerleading Registration and Liability Release Form 

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