2025–2026 SEASON

Absence Request Form

Complete all fields. Your request will be sent to your team's coaching staff for review.

Submission Deadline: This form must be submitted no less than 2 weeks before the absence date. In the case of an emergency, you must still submit this form and contact your coach, All-Star Director, or the front desk directly.

Tardiness & Partial Absence Policy

Any tardiness exceeding 50 minutes is recorded as a Partial Absence (warning). Two (2) Partial Absences equal one (1) Unexcused Absence, which carries the standard $75.00 fee. Arriving on time is your responsibility.

Competition Blackout Period Warning

If your absence falls within 2 weeks before a competition, it is subject to the Blackout Period policy — zero absences are permitted, excused or unexcused. Any absence during a blackout results in removal from the event, a $75 fee, and any replacement fees billed to your account. Check the competition schedule before submitting.

Financial Consequences Apply

Unexcused absences carry a $75 fee per practice missed. For absences close to a competition, refer to the Blackout Period policy above. Submitting this form does not guarantee an excused absence — it must be reviewed and approved by your coach and the All-Star Director.

Athlete & Contact Information

Athlete's Full Name *

Team *

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Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Email *

All notifications and the final decision will be sent to this email.

Absence Details

Date of Absence *

Practice Time (if known)

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Reason for Absence *

Only the first three options below qualify as excused absences under Cheer Florida policy.

Potentially Excused — Documentation Required

School Graded Function

Must be a graded school obligation. Cheer Florida will contact the school to verify. Unverified claims are treated as unexcused.

Contagious Illness

Must be confirmed by a doctor's note stating the illness is contagious. Self-reported illness without documentation = unexcused.

Death / Funeral

Immediate family bereavement only. Please notify your coach as soon as possible.

Unexcused — $75 Fee Applies

Vacation / Family Trip

Other (unexcused)

Will you be able to attend any portion of the scheduled practice? *

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Supporting Documentation

Optional — you may upload any supporting documentation for your absence request.

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Policy Acknowledgments

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All items must be acknowledged before submitting. These are based on the official 2025–2026 Cheer Florida Attendance Policy.

1.I understand that only THREE types of absences qualify as excused: (1) School Graded Functions — must be a graded school obligation and Cheer Florida reserves the right to contact the school directly to verify; (2) Contagious Illness — must be confirmed by a doctor's note; (3) Death/Funeral — immediate family bereavement only. All other absences are unexcused.

2.I understand that each unexcused absence carries a $75 fee. If I am removed from an event due to an absence and a replacement is needed, any fees incurred due to the replacement (such as crossover fees and rechoreography costs) will be billed to my account. If a replacement athlete performs better, Cheer Florida reserves the right to keep the replacement in that position.

3.I understand the Unexcused Absence Tracker: 1st absence = $75 fee; 2nd absence = $75 fee; 2 back-to-back consecutive unexcused absences automatically count as 3; 3rd absence = Removal Review. Each missed practice counts as 1 separate absence regardless of how the request was submitted.

4.I understand the Tardiness & Partial Absence Policy: Any tardiness exceeding 50 minutes is recorded as a Partial Absence (warning). Two (2) Partial Absences equal one (1) Unexcused Absence, which carries the standard $75 fee. Arriving on time is my responsibility.

5.I understand that Competition Blackout Periods apply 2 weeks before every competition. During a blackout period, ZERO absences are permitted — excused or unexcused. Any absence during a blackout results in removal from the event plus the $75 fee and $200 rechoreography fee.

6.I understand that high school cheer cannot conflict with any regularly scheduled All-Star practice. All-Star commitments take full priority and no accommodations will be made for high school cheer conflicts.

7.I understand that missing the Showcase carries stricter consequences than a regular absence, and I will plan accordingly based on the dates communicated in advance.

8.I acknowledge that my absence directly affects my entire team's practice — stunt groups cannot practice, and all spacing and formations will be impacted. I promise to learn any new or changed material before my next practice.

9.I understand the chain of command for questions or concerns: Coach → All-Star Director → Operations Director → Owners. I will not skip steps in this chain of command.

Signatures

By typing your name below, you confirm that all information provided is accurate, that you have read and agree to all acknowledgments above, and that you understand the financial consequences of unexcused absences.

Student's Signature (Type Full Name)

Parent/Guardian Signature *

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