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it seems that they are too short, and have sleeveless arms. So you can wear them in front of thousands of high school football fans, just not in school? Now, even I am impressed! At what, is a violation of this forum's terms of service....
Florida high schools banning cheerleaders' uniforms during school day
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Several Florida high schools are restricting or even banning their own cheerleading uniforms -- saying the skimpy skirts violate dress codes.
High schools in Pinellas County are not allowing cheerleaders to wear their uniforms during the school day because of the outfits' short skirt and sleeveless top, TampaBayTimes.com reported. For generations, cheerleaders have donned their gear during the school day for pep rallies before Friday night football games.
"If it's an approved school uniform -- which it was approved, by the administration, years ago -- why is it out of dress code?" Christine Johnson, whose daughter is a junior on Countryside's varsity squad, told TampaBayTimes.com. "And why can they wear it in front of thousands of people at a football field if they can't wear it on game day at school?"
Cheerleader outfits are considered costumes. They are not intended for everydaywear. You don't see Vegas dancers or strippers wearing their costumes to the grocery store.
Well on one hand it is obviously ridiculous. But it does make some sense in the fact that when they are performing as cheerleaders they are up on a stage or out on a field doing a routine. It doesn't send the same message as going about your daily activities in a miniskirt does. Now I'm not saying I agree with restricting them from wearing their uniforms. I think it's silly. But as to the contradictory nature of it, I do think there's a logical explanation for it.
Cheerleader outfits are considered costumes. They are not intended for everydaywear. You don't see Vegas dancers or strippers wearing their costumes to the grocery store.
Yes, it is a costume, but I remember cheerleaders wearing their "costumes" to school, to generate school spirit, doing cheers in the hallways and getting their schoolmates all cheering and ready for the football game that evening. It was more than just CHEER LEADING, it was school spirit, getting people together, getting interest in the sports teams, etc.
Cheerleader outfits are considered costumes. They are not intended for everydaywear. You don't see Vegas dancers or strippers wearing their costumes to the grocery store.
If that were the case, I'd do a lot more grocery shopping...
All shirts and blouses must cover midriff, back, sides, and all undergarments including bra straps at all times. All shirts, tops, and dresses shall have sleeves and cover the shoulder.
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Shorts, skirts, divided skirts, dresses and culottes are allowed. They must be mid-thigh length or
longer.
There should not be selective enforcement of school rules. What is applicable to Mary should be applicable to Cheerleader Sue, and vice versa. If the cheerleaders want to wear their uniforms during school hours, then they need to have the outfits fall within the rules. JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHER STUDENTS MUST DO, abide by the school rules.
I don't ever remember seeing a band member or football player wearing their uniforms to school before the Friday night contest, so why exempt cheerleaders because "it has always been done that way". Sometimes cheerleaders' skimpy attire is a distraction, and if it violates the dress code it should be banned. Rules should be applied equally or not at all.
Our middle school has the same rule. My daughter cheers, and I'm okay with it. Sure it would be fun for her to get to wear her uniform on game days, it's insanely competitive to make cheerleading at our school. And she worked really hard to make it, tumbling 4 days a week on top of soccer, chorus, scouts, and her other million activities, all while keeping a 4.0. But I understand that it violates the dress code.
Our football players don't wear their jerseys to school either. The guys wear ties on game days and the cheerleaders wear jersey looking shirts with jeans.
Well on one hand it is obviously ridiculous. But it does make some sense in the fact that when they are performing as cheerleaders they are up on a stage or out on a field doing a routine. It doesn't send the same message as going about your daily activities in a miniskirt does. Now I'm not saying I agree with restricting them from wearing their uniforms. I think it's silly. But as to the contradictory nature of it, I do think there's a logical explanation for it.
Only on Fridays, Morning pep-rally before the football game that night. They wore their uniforms all day. Usually with a sweater, as the classrooms were ice cold.
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