10.5 Activity Group Uniform and Summer Camp Regulations

Secondary school activity groups are extra-curricular organizations which are not a part of the regular school educational program. Costs involved in participating in those organizations are a direct responsibility of participants and/or the activity program, and not a responsibility of the Board of Education.

In order to encourage participation by a large number of students, it is essential to keep costs at a reasonable level. Spirit organizations such as cheerleading and Tigettes may submit fundraisers to defray the costs of uniforms, camps, and transportation according to established procedures and through their sponsors/coaches for Board of Education approval. Building principals, the Spirit Coordinator, and activity group sponsors are directed to see that the following guidelines are observed by students, parents and/or activity groups:

Cheerleaders (Senior High)

1. Uniforms:
a. Up to (2) uniforms may be required for performances and competitions for each cheerleader at personal expense or through participation in school approved and sponsored fund raising activities.
b. The basic uniform (one of the uniforms identified in 1.a.) is the property of the school and the student is charged a $50.00 rental fee. The remaining uniform is defined below. The uniforms chosen are subject to approval by the Spirit Coordinator.
c. Total initial cost of uniforms shall not exceed $635.00. The purchase of the uniform is at the expense of the student or through school approved and sponsored fund raising activities. The varsity uniform consists of three tops and two skirts, warm-up, shoes, athletic biker shorts, pompons, and a body-liner.
d. Cheerleaders are encouraged to purchase uniforms used in a previous year.
e. A record of uniform costs will be filed with Spirit Coordinator prior to the end of each school year.
f. Pompons will be standardized and retained by the school, if purchased through a fund raising activity.
g. All uniforms, accessories, and spirit items are subject to approval by the Spirit Coordinator.
h. The uniform for school-wear during the school day must meet the school dress code.
i. Coaches will measure and certify uniforms prior to purchase, subject the approval of the Spirit Coordinator.
j. The addition of camp clothes may be an additional cost. It is understood that these costs should be kept to a reasonable level.

2. Fund Raising: Activities to raise funds shall be selected by cheerleaders and sponsor and approved by building principal, in compliance with policy stated in Board Policy and Administrative Procedures. Fund-raising activities shall be held after the selection of cheerleaders for the ensuing school year. Funds may be utilized to assist with group expenses, such as uniforms, pompons, transportation, camp, and spirit items. All item purchased with funds derived from school-approved fundraisers remain the property of the school, including uniforms.

3. Summer Camp: Participation in a summer camp is mandatory for cheerleaders, and it is conducted under the supervision of the school.

Members of the Senior High School and Intermediate High School cheerleading groups are required to attend an approved summer camp in the Tulsa Metropolitan area. If it is determined by the sponsor and Spirit Coordinator that adequate training is not available in the immediate area, cheerleaders may attend a camp within a 150 mile radius.

Cheerleaders (Intermediate Schools)

1. Uniforms:
a. The basic uniform may consist of the following.
a. 1 skirt, 1 top, shoes, pompons, warm-up, body-liner, and athletic biker shorts.
b. Initial total cost of uniform not to exceed $450.00.
c. A record of uniform costs will be filed with the Spirit Coordinator prior to the end of the year.
d. Coaches will measure and certify the measurements of uniforms prior to ordering to ensure a correct fit, subject to the approval of the Spirit Coordinator.
e. Cheerleaders are encouraged to purchase uniforms used in a previous year.
f. Pompons will be standardized and retained by the school, if purchased through a fund raising activity.
g. All uniform parts shall be consistent at the middle school and intermediate school levels with the exception of the warm up top.
h. The uniform for school-wear during the school day must meet the school dress code.
i. All uniforms, accessories, and spirit items are subject to approval by the Spirit Coordinator.
j. The addition of camp clothes may be an additional cost. It is understood that these costs should be kept to a reasonable level.

2. Fund Raising: Activities to raise funds shall be selected by cheerleaders and sponsor and approved by building principal, in compliance with policy stated in Board Policy and Administrative Procedures. Fund-raising activities shall be held after the selection of cheerleaders for the ensuing school year. Funds may be utilized to assist with group expenses, such as uniforms, pompons, transportation, camp, and spirit items.

Cheerleaders (Middle Schools).

1. Uniforms:
a. The basic uniform may consist of the following.
1. 1 skirt, 1 top, shoes, pompons, warm-up, body-liner, and athletic biker shorts.
2. Initial total cost of uniform not to exceed $450.00.
3. An additional top may be required for middle school cheerleaders on the 8th grade competitive squad.
c. A record of uniform costs will be filed with the Spirit Coordinator prior to the end of the year.
d. Coaches will measure and certify the measurements of uniforms prior to ordering to ensure a correct fit, subject to the approval of the Spirit Coordinator.
e. Cheerleaders are encouraged to purchase uniforms used in a previous year.
f. Pompons will be standardized and retained by the school, if purchased through a fund raising activity.
g. All uniform parts shall be consistent at the middle school and intermediate school levels with the exception of the warm up top.
h. The uniform for school-wear during the school day must meet the school dress code.
i. All uniforms, accessories, and spirit items are subject to approval by the Spirit Coordinator.
j. The addition of camp clothes may be an additional cost. It is understood that these costs should be kept to a reasonable level.

2. Fund Raising: Activities to raise funds shall be selected by cheerleaders and sponsor and approved by building principal, in compliance with policy stated in Board Policy and Administrative Procedures. Fund-raising activities shall be held after the selection of cheerleaders for the ensuing school year. Funds may be utilized to assist with group expenses, such as uniforms, pompons, transportation, camp, and spirit items.

3. Summer Camp: Cheerleaders in middle schools are limited to one clinic or summer camp outside the school district. The cheerleaders may commute or reside at the camp or clinic. Attendance is required. If it is determined by the sponsor and Spirit Coordinator that adequate training is not available in the immediate area, cheerleaders may attend a camp within a 150 mile radius.


Tigette Drill Team (Senior High School).
1. Uniforms:
a. Up to (3) uniforms (2 tops, 1 skirt, 1 pant and 1 competition uniform) may be required for performances and competitions for each Tigette at personal expense or through participation in school approved and sponsored fund raising activities.

b. Any uniform purchased with school approved and sponsored fund raising activities are the property of the school.

c. Total initial cost of uniforms shall not exceed approximately $700.00. The purchase of the uniform is at the expense of the student or through school approved fund raising activities. The varsity uniform consists of two tops, 1 skirt, 1 pant, warm-up, 2 shoes, athletic biker shorts, black dance pants, 1 state and national uniform, pompons and camp clothes.

e. A record of uniform costs will be filed with Spirit Coordinator prior to the end of each school year.

f. Pompons will be retained by the school, if purchased through a fund raising activity.

g. All uniforms, accessories, and spirit items are subject to approval by the Spirit Coordinator.

h. The uniform for school-wear during the school day must meet the school dress code.

i. Coaches will measure and certify uniforms prior to purchase, subject to approval of the
Spirit Coordinator.

3. Fund Raising: Activities to raise funds authorized by the building principal, in compliance with policy stated in Administrative Procedures Handbook, may be utilized to assist in the activity group expenses for the Tigette Drill Team.

4. Summer Camp: Participation in summer camp is mandatory for participation in the Tigette Drill Team activity group during the school year. Students who participate in any summer camp activity, other than the locally sponsored one, will do so at the expense of the student and school sponsored and approved fund raising activities.

The Tigette Drill Team is required to attend an approved summer camp in the Tulsa Metropolitan area, if one is provided. Should the sponsor and Spirit Coordinator determine adequate training is not available, members may attend a camp within a 150 mile radius.
Uniform Buy-Back Program

1. The Spirit Coordinator, in cooperation with the coaches shall organize a uniform "buy-back" program each year after tryouts. Through an inventory system, coaches shall provide an itemized list of uniform pieces and sizes that previous organization participants wish to sell current organizations participants. This inventory shall be provided to all organization participants desiring to participate in the "buy-back" program. The actual sale and purchase, including the exchange of money, is the responsibility of the participants and their parents. The Spirit Coordinator shall publish a suggested price sheet. However, the actual amounts for each item sold shall be determined by the seller and buyer.

Other School Clubs & Activity Organizations:

1. Other uniforms and T-Shirts may be purchased upon the approval of the principal.

2. Only those groups with a legitimate need for such purchases will be approved. Such a need will be determined by the principal and sponsor.

3. T-Shirts or other uniforms for school clubs and activity organizations must conform to the school dress code unless an exception is granted by the principal.

4. Approved other uniforms and t-shirts shall be purchased at the expense of the
student or school sponsored and approved fund raisers.

Source: Broken Arrow Board of Education policy adoption, November 23, 1981; amended August 6, 1990; amended September 7, 1993, amended July 23, 2001; amended February 7, 2005.