2010 ROCKAWAY ROCKETS CHEERLEADING PROGRAM

Parents Meeting Information - May 2010

Thank you to the parents who attended the parents meetings this week.  Following is the handout from the meeting which outlines our key discussion points.  For parents who did not attend a meeting this week, please familiarize yourself with the information in this handout, and inquire of a parent in attendance about other important information covered in the meetings. Click Here

2010 cheer Rules and Regulations - Click here

2010 Rockets Cheerleading Results
Click here for a list of try-out numbers of girls who have made the 2010 Rockaway Rockets Football Cheerleading squads! Congratulations to all of the 2010 Rockaway Rockets Football Cheerleaders!   We are all looking forward to another successful season.  We will see you on May 20 for mandatory attire ordering at DBO.

2010 Rockets Dance Squad Results

Click Here Congratulations to the 2010 Rockaway Rockets Dance Squad Members!  Girls with the top dance squad try-outs from Saturday were placed on the squad.  Confirming emails will be sent to parents by the end of the week.  Alternates may be added to the squad in the event girls placed on the squad are unable to meet the dance squad commitments, some of which are outline on the Dance Squad Interest Form.  In the event alternates are chosen, parents will be notified by email.

 

IMPORTANT EVENTS:
 
  • Last Cheer Sign-up - Saturday, May 1 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Football Clubhouse
  • Pom Pom Sign-ups - Remain open online through August 1st, Grades K-1
  • Cheer Clinic - Monday, May 3 through Thursday, May 6 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Copeland Middle School, Grades 2 through 8
  • Rockets Spirit Wear Sale - Wednesday, May 5 during the cheer clinic at Copeland Middle School, all grades
  • Cheer Try-outs** - Saturday, May 8, at Copeland Middle School, time TBA, Grades 2 through 8
  • Uniform Attire Ordering/Sizing** - Thursday, May 20, DBO Gym, time TBA
  • Coach Clinic** - June 1 and June 3 (coaches must attend one night)
  • August Camp** - Monday, Aug 2 through Thursday, Aug 5 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Dwyer School, Grades 2 through 8
  • August Practices** - for Grades K through 1, Monday through Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., August 2 through 26 at Dwyer School
  • August Practices** - for Grades 2 through 8, Monday through Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., August 9 through 26 at Dwyer School.
  • Pep Rally** - weekend of August 28-29
  • Mayor's Trophy Game** - weekend of September 4-5
  • Season Games Begin** - weekend of September 10 through 12 through mid-November. Pom Poms ends around Halloween.
 
**Mandatory function
 
 
CHEER CLINIC EVENTS:
 
  • Practices Monday, May 3 through Thursday, May 6 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Copeland Middle School, for girls entering Grades 2 through 8.
  • Parents Meetings in Copeland Middle School Library as follows:  Preclinic (for girls entering Grades 2 and 3), Tuesday, May 4 at 6:45 p.m.; Clinic/SPW (for girls entering Grades 4 and 5), Wednesday, May 5 at 6:45 p.m.; PW/JV/Varsity (for girls entering Grades 6, 7 and 8), Wednesday, May 5 at 7:15 p.m.
  • Special Try-out requests - must be emailed to:  cheerleading at rtrockets dot com by Wednesday, May 5 at 8:15 p.m.
  • Rockets Spirit Wear Sale - Wednesday, May 5 during Cheer Clinic at Copeland
  • Rockets Attire Swap - We are happy to coordinate our 2nd annual attire swap!  Please feel free to bring any Rockets attire items that no longer fit your daughter,  but are in good condition, to the Cheer Clinic where we will do our best to match them up with other cheerleaders.

ROCKETS HOTLINE: 973-863-7410

All forms necessary for signup can be found under the FORMS section of this website.

CHEER EXECUTIVE BOARD
POSITION NAME
Director Janine Turner
Asst Director Carolyn Crossan
Secretary MaryAnn Wallace
Treasurer Cheryl Iuliani

CHEER BOARD
POSITION NAME
Varsity Coordinator Sue Wardrop
JV Coordinator Nancy Miller
Peewee Coordinator Liz Martinelli
Dance Squad Susan Sopira
SPW Coordinator Sharon Van Riper
Clinic Coordinator MaryAnn Wallace
PC Green Coordinator Christine Kovacs
PC Gold Coordinator Andrea Ortenzi
Pom Pom Coordinator Carolyn Crossan
Events Coordinator Anna Pressner

ADVISORS TO BOARD
POSITION NAME
Cheer Consultant Elaine Howell

 
CHEERLEADING COMPLAINT PROCESS
The Rockets have a very specific process for complaints which must be followed. A complaint form can be found on www.rtrockets.com and is outlined below:
  1. An attempt must be made to resolve any conflict with the Team Coordinator.
  2. If no resolution can be reached, the director must be notified in writing or via email. A receipt of this issue must be received to ensure delivery, if not, hand deliver the complaint. Anonymous complaints will not be accepted.
  3. Once the director has validated the complaint, it will be brought to the board for discussion and resolution within 48 hours. All parties may be questioned and have the right to address the board prior to resolution.
  4. The decision of the board will be reviewed by the judiciary committee, an unbiased group who will review the complaint and decision for fairness and thoroughness. The determination of the judiciary committee is final. All parties are expected to continue to act within the guidelines of the Code of Conduct and the bylaws.
  5. Failure to follow all of the steps in this process will not be looked upon favorably, and will most likely result in no action. This process is in place to protect you, your child, and the program.
Name
Contact Info Email Phone
Team
Step 1 I have formally brought this to the Coordinator's attention and was not satisfied with the results.
Step 2 Enter your complaint. Please be brief and stick to the facts when describing your complaint
Step 3

By clicking submit, your issue will be sent to the Cheerleading Director who will follow up with a phone call or email to confirm the issue and get more information. Once verified, if the matter cannot be solved by the Director, it will then be brought to the Board. Decisions by the Board are final unless new information is presented.

NOTE: This program frowns on petitions and complaints made outside of this process. Anonymous comments will not be recognized by the Program. If you truly care about the program and want to see your issue resolved fairly, please follow this process.

IF YOU DO NOT GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH A COPY OF YOUR COMPLAINT...
PLEASE SEND DIRECTLY TO cheerleading at rtrockets dot com

 
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