PRACTICE POLICY

·      Practices are mandatory and failure to attend will result in groups not being able to perform stunts for cheerleaders or having an incomplete training day for football.

·      Always come to practice unless you receive notice that practice was cancelled (even in rainy weather). We live in Florida and the weather can change from moment to moment.  Be prepared that rainy season can be difficult and cost us all time.  Please remain patient.

·      Once you arrive at the field, practice may be cancelled due to weather conditions at that present time. You need to be near to pick your child up, so keep an eye on the weather.

·      Bring a LARGE full water bottle at every practice – no glass containers.

·      No cell phone use at practice; phones must be kept in your bag even during breaks.

·      Find your coach when you arrive right away for instructions.

·      Do not leave practice or a game until your parent has informed the coaches you are leaving.

·      Parents are welcome to attend practice, (providing they do not cause stress to their child and/or the coaches). 

·      Please keep smaller children from disrupting practice.

·      Parents and athletes are to pick up your trash when at practice and prior to leaving practice.

·      Always stay in your team group. Do not wander off – always have a buddy.

Cheer Stunting:

o   No stunting when the ground is wet; this will be at the coaches’ discretion.

o   Never attempt stunting without a spotter, even in the presence of your coach.

o   Never attempt stunting without the presence of your coach!

o   Above examples are grounds for counsel and dismissal with no refund.

Pop Warner Rules on Number of Hours of Practice Permitted:

o   At least a 10-minute warm up exercise shall be included prior to practice/games/competitions.

o   Practice is limited to 10 hours per week prior to Labor Day.Practice is limited to 6 hours per week after Labor Day.

o   No more than 2.5 hours of practice may be scheduled on any one day before Labor Day.

o   No more than 2 hours of practice may be scheduled per day after Labor Day.

o   Break time is not counted against the 10 or 6 hour limits.

o   Practice schedules are set by the Naples Gators and are in accordance to the times and locations provided by availability.

o   Extra practices will be scheduled before playoffs and competitions