SHARK NATION SPIRIT SQUAD APPEARANCE AGREEMENT
This document details the requirements for scheduling appearances from LIU Spirit Teams, including Cheerleading, Dance, Finley the Shark Mascot, and Marching Band. Please upload a copy of this signed agreement alongside your Shark Nation Spirit Squad Appearance Request Form. Questions? Please contact spirit@liu.edu
POLICIES FOR SHARK NATION SPIRIT SQUAD APPEARANCES
• All appearances are booked on a first-come, first-served basis, and are dependent upon LIU Spirit Teams’ availability. ALL REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT.
• LIU Spirit Teams may refuse any appearance request. Submitting a request does NOT guarantee attendance.
• We cannot guarantee that each requested appearance will be filled, especially on game days. Priority is given to class schedules and LIU Athletics-related responsibilities.
• All appearances are limited to one (1) hour. Any appearance over this designated time will need special approval.
ADDITIONAL POLICIES FOR FINLEY APPEARANCES
• A private and lockable place to change and store personal belongings is required (no public changing rooms).
• It must be understood that maximum time in the suit is 30 minutes (out of an hour) for an appearance. This maximum time may be further limited in excessive heat and/or humidity
• Requestor must provide drinking water for during the appearance.
• The Finley suit (costume) is the property of Long Island University and is not rented or loaned to the general public under any circumstances.
BOOKING COSTS
• Long Island University units, departments, and student organizations will not be charged an appearance fee.
• General public appearances or personal requests require at least a $100.00 donation to Shark Club, the fundraising arm of LIU Athletics. Payment can be made online by visiting liusharkclub.org. Payment must be made at least 10 days before the event. Late payments may result in cancelled appearances.
PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY
• Photographers must understand that Long Island University and Long Island University Athletics have registered trademarks. As such, photographers may only take candid, individual and/or group photos.
• Photographers may not take a photo of LIU Spirit Teams to sell, reproduce, or use for promotional purposes. Also, registered trademark logos of Long Island University and Long Island University Athletics cannot be used for sale, reproduction or promotional usage either.
CANCELLATION POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
LIU Spirit Teams reserves the right to cancel appearances due to illness, personal emergency, class issues, etc.
By signing this agreement, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to follow these policies related to booking an appearance with LIU Spirit Teams. I further understand that by completing the online Shark Nation Spirit Squad Appearance Request Form, it is not guaranteed that my request will be fulfilled.