Must be a full time student of Oakland
University for Fall and Winter semester.
Must be prepared to commit as a team
member for, but not limited to, two four month semesters.
Must be prepared to practice 2-3 times a
week, which may include 1 off-campus technique class. Practice schedules
are subject to change each year and additional practices will be added
prior to competitions. Practices may increase to 4-5 times a week before
a competition. All members will be aware of practices at least 1 month
in advance. Monthly calendars will be passed out early in the season and
updated accordingly.
Members are expected to behave
professionally. Misconduct of any kind is prohibited. Use of drugs,
alcohol, or any illegal substance while wearing a dance team uniform or
athletic wear will result in immediate dismissal.
All members will fundraise. If any
fundraising is not completed the member will be responsible for the
money not raised.
If a member leaves the team during the
season, either voluntarily or otherwise, a member is obligated to do so
in person. At that time, member must turn in uniform and equipment. If
dismissed from the team, that member has 5 days to turn in their uniform
and equipment. If member fails to do so, the student’s account will be
billed accordingly. Member will not be able to graduate until balance is
paid.
Members must always respect themselves,
other team members, coach, assistant coach, captains, other athletes,
and Oakland University.
Members are required to maintain at
least a 2.0 G.P.A. to remain on the team. Members must turn in a copy of
report cards to coach by designated deadline.
Members must build and develop school
spirit. No member will wear clothing representing other Universities.
From this point on you will only represent Oakland University and your
dance team.
All team conversations, interactions,
and personal events are strictly confidential. Failure to respect
confidentiality will result in dismissal.
Members must continue to keep themselves
in a healthy physical shape. Members must appear and perform like
athletes with a positive attitude. Members will be expected to look
professional for each game and event.
Members will be expected to follow a
strict training program, which may involve required technique classes
and physicals.
Member making the commitment to the
dance team will understand that any other commitment made to
organizations, sororities, etc. after making the dance team will not
conflict with the dance team. Any lack of commitment will result in
member reimbursing dance team for money invested in them (i.e. cost of
uniform) while on the team. Some issues will be taken into
consideration.
No member is allowed to be on any other
professional dance team during our dance season (early August-mid
March). Any attempt to try-out for another team while you are a member
of the dance team at Oakland University will result in immediate
dismissal and reimbursement of any moneys spent on member during the
time on the dance team.
Members must accept the possibility that
they may not make the Nationals dance team. Member also acknowledges
that she is not on the dance team strictly to go to Nationals. They are
aware of all of other responsibilities of the dance team (fundraising,
camp, games, practices, etc.) and that is why they are on the team.
If a member chooses to leave the dance
team before camp, they are responsible to reimburse the University for
any expenses (camp deposit and clothing). Members acknowledge the
possibility that they may be responsible to reimburse the University for
any moneys spent on them during their time on the team if they leave
before the end of the season.
