RISMA COMP INFO!! The RISMA League Cheer Competition will be held on October 23, 2021. There has been a venue change from the original location due to overbooking and capacity issues due to COVID-19. The new location of the competition is WON Sports Complex 1314 Fall River Ave. Seekonk, MA. Below are scheduled COMPETE times for each team: Jr Pee Wee: 3:10 pm Varsity: 12:00 pm During these unprecedented times, there were modifications that needed to take place in order for our athletes to have a successful competition. There is still an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place where people, especially large crowds, are present. Because of this risk, SPECTATOR viewing will be limited to only our association's teams. The expectations and protocols for CHEERLEADERS are as follows: ● Your child’s team will be given a specific report time and your coach will designate a meeting spot. At that time, your child will meet with their coach and team and report to warm ups. Your child MUST be on time, in full uniform, and must have a mask. Masks will be worn during warm ups. We will be providing disposable masks to all cheerleaders. ● Once the team completes their warm up, they will move to designated areas that move fluidly until they get to the competition mats. ● Before entering the competition mat, your child will remove their mask. They do not need to wear them while competing. ● After the team competes they will exit the arena immediately, and meet their parents. ● Cheerleaders will be given a time and location to come back to meet for AWARDS. Please note that ONLY cheerleaders and Coaches will be attending the awards ceremony. Cheerleaders MUST wear their masks during the Awards Ceremony. ● Immediately after awards, your child’s team will proceed to exit the arena to a meeting spot. The expectations and protocols for PARENTS/ SPECTATORS are as follows: ● You will be given a specific report time and entrance ● You will be escorted into the arena, MASKS MUST BE WORN. There will be designated spots that you will move into until you get to the Spectator Viewing area. While moving into the designated areas, we ask that you please refrain from talking, as there will be cheerleaders competing. ● Once you get to the final designated spot (The Spectator Viewing Area). You can cheer for your team as loud as you want. This is your front row seat to watch your cheerleader and their team. Please note you will also be allowed to watch all the teams from your association. Your cheerleader will also be allowed to watch their “sister” team as long as they are in uniform. ● Immediately after the team’s performance, you will proceed to the exit door where you will meet your child’s team outside. ● AWARDS- Your child’s coach will give you a time and meeting spot to return for the awards ceremony. The Awards Ceremony will be for cheerleaders and coaches only. There will be no spectators ALLOWED in the arena. The Awards Ceremony will be LIVE on the RISMA FB page and also on YouTube. ● POSITIVITY!!! You are your child’s cheerleader, cheer them on, and no matter what happens on the mats or awards, stay positive. Remember- IT’S ABOUT THE KIDS!! ● Make sure you like and follow the RISMA page, and when the YouTube link is provided it will be shared. Tickets are $15.00 per person ( 4 and under free) There is no limit on how many tickets you can purchase. Your ticket will be a specific colored bracelet. All Sakonnet spectators will have the same color (white), your bracelet allows you to watch all of our Sakonnet Cheer teams. If you have not already done so, please call/text Al Bowen at 774-271-0486 by FRIDAY the latest for tickets- TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!!!! In order to provide our athletes, coaches, board members, volunteers, fans and spectators with the most flexible and safest experience, we feel strongly that this is the best option. This day is important to the girls, and we need your full support. Many of the biggest cheerleading competitions in the country have held their competitions this way and they have been successful. If you have any questions, or concerns, please reach out to me directly. Thank you, Brenda 774-719-3228