Woodbridge High School Cheerleading Try-Out Information

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1 Woodbridge High School Cheerleading Try-Out Information Squad Information 1 st tryout: freshman, JV & varsity football squads & basketball cheer squad. A separate try-out will be for those interested in our competition team. Squads: 1. Varsity Football Cheer: (sophomores, junior and seniors) Eligible for varsity letter 2. JV Football Cheer: (sophomores & juniors) 3. Freshman Football Cheer: (Incoming freshman only) 4. Varsity Basketball Cheer: (freshman, sophomores, juniors & seniors) 5. Varsity Competition Cheer: (freshman, sophomores, juniors & seniors) Eligible for varsity letter Students will be given a choice of team(s) they are interested in trying out for. o Students may try-out for football cheer, basketball cheer or BOTH. o Competition cheerleaders will not be eligible for basketball cheer. o Any cheerleader who does not make the competition squad will be given the option to cheer for basketball. SPIRIT Tryouts: (3 days) Clinic Dates: June 4 th Mon, June 6 th Wed: WHS Gymnasium Try-Outs: June 7 th Thursday o Once they try-out, they are free to go Round 1 arrival time: 5:45pm (DON T BE LATE!!) Round 2 arrival time: 6:45pm (DON T BE LATE!!) Football & Basketball Cheer Results Results will be posted according to the assigned number issued to each participant no names will be used o Results posted on the gym lobby door 30min-1 hour after the last group Competition Tryouts: DATE & TIME: June 13 th (Wed) 6pm WHS Gymnasium o Results: Cheerleaders will be told individually at the end of tryouts. Deciding factors: o Stunting: The ability to form the most solid stunt GROUPS Flyers: Flexibility & Stability Bases & Backspots: Strength & Versatility o Tumbling abilities: (unassisted standing & running tumbling) 1

2 Season Commitments Football Cheer Squads: **Tumbling not required** o Attend the following: MANDATORY PARENT MEETING: 5 th Quarter Club Meeting: June 12 6:30pm WHS Café MEMBERSHIP DUES PAID at this meeting: o $12 1 cheerleader ($15 family: football or cheer siblings) Bagging Sign-Ups & Game Volunteer Sign-ups o Football cheer practices throughout the summer: Tues, Wed & Thursday: 9:30am-11:30am Blackout period: Wed August 1 st Sunday August 12 th o MANDATORY PRACTICES BEGIN August 13 th for all Cheerleaders o Required to cheer at all games (schedules are subject to change) o Required to cheer at the Fall Pep-Rally o Varsity: Coach Gulics o JV: Coach Roderick o Freshman: Coach Bechtold Basketball Cheer Squad: **Tumbling not required** o Mandatory Meeting: June 12 7:30pm WHS Auditorium o This Squad will cheer at ALL Girls & Boys HOME Basketball Games. (Varsity Games ONLY) o Mandatory Practices will begin mid-october o Uniform fitting & ordering required by set date TBD end of June o Items will be delivered 1 st week of school o Coach Bechtold: Lisa.Bechtold@Woodbridge.k12.nj.us Competition Squad (Comp Squad will NOT be cheering for basketball) ALL CHEERLEADERS who make the competition agree that they will NOT cheer for outside rec or all-star programs until competition season is over. (Season is over February 16, 2019) o ANY cheerleader on ANY squad may try-out. o This squad will be selected by the coaches ONLY, not a panel of judges. o The following dates are for ALL COMP CHEERLEADERS! MANDATORY PARENT MEETING: Monday June 19 6:30pm Bagging Sign-ups Summer Practice every Tues & Thursday 12:00 1:30pm NCA Cheerleading Camp: July (Friday Monday) Rowan University Camp, in Rowan, NJ - The Elite Camp This is an overnight camp. Cost approx. $ (fundraising opportunities will be available) Choreography: Wednesday Sept. 12 after school Cheerleaders tumble once a CJA ALL LOCALS, REGIONALS & National Competitions We will be traveling out of state to DALLAS, TEXAS! o Coach Gulics & Coach Roderick Personnel Information Head Coach: Krikit Gulics Kristina.Gulics@Woodbridge.k12.nj.us Cell: (732) Athletic Director: Joe Ward Joseph.Ward@woodbridge.k12.nj.us 2

3 Tryout REGISTRATION Cheerleader Info: (PRINT CLEARLY) Name: Grade NEXT YEAR: Address: City: ZIP: Cheerleader Cell: Parent Cell: Cheerleader Date of Birth: Parent Info: (NOT the cheerleader!) *** Provide a WORKING ! Parent/Guardian s Name: Parent/Guardian s Phone: Tumbling Skills Inventory: Please check all you can perform consistently without a spot: Forward Roll Round-off Rebound Cartwheel w/ straight legs Round-off Back Handspring Standing Back Handspring Round-off Multiple Back HdSrpngs Standing 2 Back Handsprings Round-off Back HdSprng Back Tuck Standing Back Tuck Round-off Back Handspring Layout Standing Back Handspring Back Tuck Round-off Back Handspring Full Stunting Skills Inventory: Please check all you can perform consistently: Prep Extension Spinning Skills Release Moves Base Back Spot FLYERS ONLY: (with correct flexibility) Extension Liberty Scorpion Heel Stretch Single Cradle Tosses ******************************************************************************************* SQUAD CHOICE: (check which squads you are trying out for) Football Cheer ONLY (Fall) Football & Basketball Cheer Basketball Cheer ONLY (Winter) Competition Squad (You must try out for football to be considered for this squad. If you do not make this squad, you will be considered for basketball cheer based on your spirit results if you choose) ** Attach most current transcript or report card (print from Parent Portal) to registration or it WILL NOT be accepted! ** 3

4 WHS Cheerleader: Behavior Contract Cheerleader s Name: As student athletes, you are bound by a higher moral and behavioral code than non-athlete students. You will be responsible for conducting yourself in such a manner above and beyond the average student. If you choose to accept this responsibility, you and your guardian must sign this contract, and in doing so, you agree to abide by the consequences set forth below: This applies to behavior both in and out of school. The following violations may also result in suspension or dismissal from the team: 1. Using illegal drugs, alcohol, or tobacco at any time or engaging in illegal activity 2. Missing games, competitions or practices (unless excused by Coach) 3. Improper uniform (NO VISIBLE TATTOOS or PIERCINGS while in uniform) 4. Cutting class, school or excessive unexcused absences or tardies 5. Poor sportsmanship 6. Bullying and/or Harassment (verbal/physical/sexual/etc ) 7. Defying a teacher/administrator 8. Any unbecoming act (either in school or away from school) which, in the opinion of the coach and school administration, warrants suspension or removal from the squad 9. Electronic COMMUNICATION and IMAGES ( , text, Instagram, Twitter etc.) should be positive. If it is negative and/or inappropriate, don t post it!! a. You will receive ONLY 1 warning unless the offense is severe then you WILL BE REMOVED FROM ALL SQUADS Consequences: 1. Lunch Detention = Suspension from half game and/or 1 st Strike for Comp Squad 2. ACS = Suspension from full game & permanently removed from half-time routine and/or 1 st Strike for Comp Squad 3. ANY 2 suspensions from games and/or activities will result in removal from all cheer teams. 4. All teams will operate on a 2 strike policy 5. Any Out of School Suspensions will result in removal of all squads Attendance Policy: 1 & 2 are not punishments but rather school policy. 1. Absent day of game/practice/activity: No participation - No exceptions 2. Absent last practice prior to game / competition: No participation - Subject to exceptions (example: funeral cheerleader may only be removed from halftime) 3. Jobs, Sweet16 & other Birthdays, Vacations etc. are unexcused absences subject to suspension from following game and/or permanent removal from halftime routine. By signing below, you affirm that you have read this and fully understand the rules set forth by this Contract. You are also stating that you understand that violations of the cheerleading team behavior policies could result in your being dismissed from the team. Cheerleader s Signature: Date: Parent s Signature: Date: 4

5 Try-Outs Monday: Warm-up, Group Formations, Cheer, Dance Part 1 Wednesday: Warm-up, Cheer, Dance Part 2, Evaluation Format Thursday: Try-outs in front of judging panel Try-Out Check List: 1. Registration COMPLETED 2. Signed Behavior Contract 3. Completed Medical/Physical (Forms obtained on WHS Athletics page under FORMS ) 4. Signed Athletic Policy Contract 5. Attached current grades SHOWING current 4 th marking period grades/average 6. Transportation Arrangements! You WILL NOT be allowed to participate without the following items! Cheer WHS, Let the games begin We ll stop at nothing, We re here to win Fear our colors, The Red, Black and White Woodbridge victory (clap, clap) that s right! Better by the minute, Striving for success Woodbridge Barrons, Better than the rest. We re B-A-DoubleR-O-N-S Barrons (Clasp) We re the Barrons! Come, on - B-A-DoubleR-O-N-S Barrons (Clasp) We re the Barrons! The Barrons are Back, and ready to win Victory is ours, We re takin it AGAIN! BARRONS! Wear: For Clinic: Wear red/black/white School Colors Show Spirit! For Try-Outs: ONLY Black shorts with Black boy shorts/nike pros PLAIN (non-see through) White Shirt You MUST wear an appropriative supportive sports bra if necessary! White no-show (or low ankle socks) Shoes: Appropriate athletic/running/cheering shoes NO HIGH TOPS!! Hair: Secured in a pony-tail or bun. NO BOW LOOSE HAIR, JEWELRY or NAILS! Bring: 2 bottles of water, inhalers, small bag to hold personal items Transportation: Please prearrange ALL transportation needs ON-TIME! 5