Rules

John F Kennedy cougar nation student section rules and regulations for playoffs.

1.       Come early, leave late.

If you don’t get there early, no spot can be guaranteed. And don’t leave until after we finish the celebration at the end.

2.       Keep your head on your shoulders.

That means no dumb stuff. No fights, nothing that could distract from the game. This is most easily done when sober, so please, don’t drink/get high before the game. Honestly I don’t care what you do on your own time but when you show up all messed up it reflects poorly on all of us.

3.       Follow the leader

Because it is the playoffs the student section leaders might want to try something special or something new. Please follow their instructions to the best of your ability and do not purposely sabotage them.

4.       Dress appropriately

This means that you should wear the color we tell you to wear. It also means that because it is October it tends to get a little chilly outside when it’s late, dress for the weather. Yes body paint looks cool but it won’t look cool when they are scrubbing it off your frostbitten fingers at the hospital. No one wants to see you dressed in rags and complaining about the weather.

5.       Cheer loud and long

It’s the playoffs. That means it is go time. We will be doing some sort of cheer nearly every play and often two per play. That may be tough but because the game is at the next level the team will need next level support. Scream you head off, who cares how you look or if you’re cool. Winning a state championship is more important than looking cool to your friends.

6.       Support your family

Just like the family of brothers on the field, we are a family in the stands. So help each other out. Treat each other well. If you see someone in the family not cheering, tell them to get into it. If you see someone in our family that is in need, try to fill that need. And always accept more people into your family. That includes parents, brothers, and sisters, anyone that is sitting on our side. The more people we have cheering, the better. So who cares who they are or where they come from?

7.       Respect the other team

I’m all in favor of a little jarring or booing. But never ever try to harm or seriously disrespect the other team or students. They are just like us and we wouldn’t like it. We should aim for a slightly less than friendly competition that is immediately forgiven before and after the game.

8.       Show your cougar pride

There is no better time than now to strut your stuff and show the whole world how much you love JFK. Cheer loud, get decked out, do whatever you want. Get your cougar freak on. There is no such thing as “Too much”.  I promise you that if you lose yourself in the game and cheers, it will be the best of your life.