MTMS Tryout Process Information and Deadlines

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1 MTMS Tryout Process Information and Deadlines Feb. 10-Wednesday All signed parent permission slips are due to Mrs. Buckman s room (2112) regardless of the squad for which you choose to tryout. Late permission slips will result in a loss of points (2 points per day) that are deducted from your tryout score! FOR THOSE WHO ARE ABSENT FROM THE MEETING: You are responsible for getting the information and handing in your permission slip on time. Clinics will take place from 3:20 5:15pm at Mission Trail MS. Tryouts will start promptly at 3:30 at Mission Trail MS. feb. 29 Monday: Cheerleading Clinic Mar. 1 Tuesday: Cheerleading Clinic Mar. 2 Wednesday: Cheerleading Clinic Mar. 3 Thursday: Cheerleading Clinic Mar. 4 Friday: Cheerleading Tryouts, results posted by 7pm March 29 5:30-6:30pm CHEERLEADING NEW TEAM Parent Meeting MANDATORY March 7 Monday: Dance Clinic March 8 Tuesday: Dance Clinic March 9 Wednesday: Dance Clinic March 10 Thursday: Dance Team Tryouts, results posted by 7pm **Please realize that Cheerleading tryouts are before Dance Team tryouts. If you try out for cheerleading, and make the team, you CANNOT try out for Dance Team.**

2 Please keep this sheet for scheduling purposes. Parent Information Regarding Tryouts Although being in a special group is considered a privilege, it does require a great deal of time, responsibilities, and some expenses. Because of this, we require each girl trying out to have permission from her parents. It is important that you and your child read through and discuss the information regarding each specific group for which they are trying out. The following information is essential and should be taken into careful consideration before giving approval to try out: a positive attitude should be reflected in behavior, character, personality, pride, sportsmanship, dependability, responsibility, citizenship, and academics. To tryout for either squad your daughter must have at least a st semester GPA and be passing 5 out of 7 classes. Also, must maintain a 70% or better during school year. If she does not meet the grade requirements she cannot tryout. Clinic participation is mandatory for girls wishing to tryout. (Exceptions may be made on an individual basis, with coach discretion.) Transportation will be the responsibility of the parents during each clinic and tryout session. We request that parents be responsible for picking up their child at the school (MTMS) each afternoon in the normal pick-up and drop-off location. The clinic will begin at 3:20pm and be over at 5:15pm each day of clinics. Tryouts run later and your child s finish time will depend on her number in line for tryouts. Tryout results for Cheerleading will be posted on the MT cheerleading website* no later than 7:00pm on Mar. 4, and results for Dance Team will be posted on the MT Dance Team website** no later than 7:00pm on Mar. 10. *To get to the cheer website go to: **To get to the dance website go to: The total tryout point breakdown is as follows; Tryouts: Grades: Teacher Recs: 80% of score 10% of score 10% of score Please feel free to call us if you have any questions. You may call Mission Trail at and request one of the following to help with your concerns. Cheerleading Mrs. Laura Buckman Dance Team Mrs. Kelly Appell or Mrs. Liz Crocker MTMS A. Principal Mr. Rob Thomas Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support. **Please realize that Cheerleading tryouts are before Dance Team tryouts. If you try out for cheerleading, and make the team, you CANNOT try out for Dance Team.**

3 Dear Cheerleading Candidates and Parents, MTMS Cheerleading Information As you and your daughter go through the process of trying out for cheerleading, there are several items that need to be addressed. It is vital that you discuss these together. As a parent, there are several items that involve your support and commitment. Grades: To tryout, you must have at least a st semester GPA and be passing 5 out of 7 classes. A copy of your 1 st semester grade card needs to be turned in along with your permission slip. To cheer you must maintain at least a 70% in all classes. Cheerleading is a priority but grades come first! Clinics: In order to tryout, clinic participation is mandatory. Exceptions may be made on an individual basis at the coach s discretion. Attire: For clinics, they wear tennis shoes, shorts, and a t-shirt. For tryouts (Fri), they must wear tennis shoes, a pair of plain black shorts, and a plain white t-shirt. No Exceptions. Transportation: Parents will be responsible for transportation to and from practices during the summer and also during the school year once games have begun. Financial: There are various expenses that occur throughout the year. The costs are included in the Cheerleading pages that follow. We participate in several fundraising activities that help offset the cost. However, the full amount is due in mid-may. Please contact Mrs. Buckman or Mrs. Waters if there are any concerns about financial obligations. Parental Support: The expectations of cheerleading are such that it is important that parents understand the time commitment and emotional stress that can be involved. Because of this, your support and commitment ate vital to our success. Parent meetings, correspondences through and squad meetings are essential to keeping communication open and unity in our squad. There are also parent committees that we will need parents to volunteer for! This information will be shared at the parent meeting after tryouts. Time Commitment: Because cheerleading is the longest athletic season the school year, you must be prepared to factor in your academic responsibilities and outside activities. During the school year there may be up to three events per week that attendance by cheerleaders is required. We also have several practices a week in the summer (May and June months only). Camp date is not set likely end of May or beginning of June. Camp is mandatory for all girls. Please wait to plan vacations until the camp date has been finalized. Camp will more than likely be a home camp this year at either PRT, SFT, or MT.

4 Cheerleaders have the opportunity to participate in sports, or activities during the cheerleading season. The sponsor and coach will work together to enable the cheerleader to successfully participate in both events. It is strongly advised to consider the time commitment it will take to undergo such a responsibility before a decision is made to participate in two activities at the same time. Cheerleading is a huge time commitment. It can be overwhelming for a student who also chooses to participate in activities outside of school (i.e. dance, cheer competitive teams, and other sports). Cheerleading and these outside activities can be done, but realize that attendance at games and practices are required as part of the cheerleading class. Most cheerleading events occur throughout the school week. But be advised that there are some required Saturday events; such as but not limited to: the Old Settler s Day Parade, Cheer Clinic, and Cheer Competition. These are required events. Approximate Costs Spankies $30.00 Shoes x 2 $ Camp Outfits $ Pompoms $40.00 Cheer Camp $ Misc. Items $ TOTAL $ **Please don t let money be the reason you don t try out. There are options we can discuss if needed.** We will have a fundraiser in April/May to help defray these costs. All money made by the girls will be subtracted from their individual amount due. All money is due Mid- May. There will be a deposit of $ due at the parent meeting on Tuesday, March 29 th. Practices will start in early May after school from 3:20-5:15. Please read the following page. The decision to be part of the MTMS Cheerleading Squad is a big decision. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

5 Membership Selection A. The squad members will be posted after tryouts on the MT Cheer website (below). The selection of these members is based on the following criteria; Tryouts: 80% of score Grades : 10% of score Teacher Recommendations: 10% of score B. To tryout you must have a 2.0 GPA and passing 5 out of 7 classes. C. In order to tryout, clinic participation is mandatory. (Exceptions may be made on an individual basis.) D. There will be 2 squads, consisting of 7 th and 8 th graders. Each squad will accept between 8-12 members, and the natural break in scores will determine squad size. E. The coach(es) and/or administrator(s) reserve the right to add up to one member per squad if deemed necessary. F. Cheerleaders have the opportunity to participate in school sports and activities during the cheerleading season. The sponsor and coach will work together to enable the cheerleader to successfully participate in both events. It is strongly advised to consider the time commitment it will take to undergo such a responsibility before a decision is made to participate in two activities at the same time. General Class/Game Expectations: You must be dressed out in the appropriate daily uniform to get full points. Stretching each day will be done as a group. Kicks and jumps will be done on a daily basis as a group also. (You also NEED to be practicing your jumps on your own!!!) Class time is very limited, so there is no time for socializing. Please listen to and follow all directions that are given. Come prepared to work hard. Please remember that this is a class that receives a grade. All cheerleaders, above all, will show respect to other cheerleaders, the coaches, and any other person they come in contact with. No bad attitudes or arguing during the game. You are being watched at all times. Bring poms to each game and use them. Do not allow the students in the crowd to use them. Cell phones must be turned off and put away during all games. The use of cell phones will result in a loss of points. Hope to see you at tryouts.. GOOD LUCK!!! Mrs. Laura Buckman lbuckmanmt@olatheschools.org

6 JUDGING FORM CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS EVALUATE EACH CATEGORY BY WRITING A NUMBER IN THE BOX. 1-POOR 2-BELOW AVG. 3-AVERAGE 4-ABOVE AVG. 5-EXCELLENT CANDIDATE # ENTRANCE/INTRO/TUMBLING First impression, spirit, smile, tumbling skills (not req.) and effective incorporation JUMPS Skill, height, variety, pointed toes, landing CHEER (Group) Knowledge of cheer, motions, sharpness, timing, voice control, enthusiasm, confidence CHANT (Individual) Spirit, leadership, smiles, confidence, voice, motions, ending DANCE (Group) Knowledge of dance, timing, motion placement, working as a unit, confidence EXECUTION Spirit, leadership, smiles, confidence, voice, motion placement, sharpness SPIRIT PROJECTION Sparkle, enthusiasm MOTIONS Controlled, sharp, precise, proper fists and blades, straight wrists VOICE CONTROL Loud, tonality, clarity POISE AND APPEARANCE Smile, posture, neatness, grooming and confidence x2 GRAND TOTAL

7 Mission Trail Dance Team Tryout Information Keep this sheet! Dear Parents & Dance Team Candidate: The following information should be taken into consideration before deciding to try out for the dance team. Please take the time to discuss with your daughter the responsibilities they may undertake if they make the team. SELECTION: The selection process will include 3 days of clinics and 1 day of tryouts. During clinics, the candidates will learn a series of technique moves and a dance routine. On the day of tryouts, the candidates will be asked to show their technique moves and perform their dance routine. They will receive scores in both areas from a panel of judges. Candidates will be selected based on their scores in the following areas: Dance Performance/Technique=80% Teacher Recommendations=10% Grades=10% If the candidate is selected, the following information will apply: COST: The approximate cost for drill team will be $ Please remember that this is an approximate cost and could change in the future. This includes camp fees, uniforms, shoes, and a number of additional items throughout the year. The first due date for fees will be May 2016 (these fees are for camp). If you find that the cost is not affordable to you please go ahead and tryout for the dance team. There are a number of options for us to find a way for you to be a part of this team. If cost is an issue, please contact Mrs. Appell or Mrs. Crocker as soon as possible after tryouts so that we can start working on solutions. CAMP: Dance team members will be required to attend camp. Camp will be in early June. Camp attendance is required. Camp establishes a base for the entire year.

8 TIME COMMITMENT: To prepare for camp, there will be practices in May and June. A schedule will be given out to team members after try-outs. During the school year, attendance in class is extremely important. The team needs to practice together. Please do not miss class unless absolutely necessary. Missing classes due to doctor/dentist/hair appointments, etc. will not be excused. During the school year, there are after school performances, parades, competitions, spring show, before school practices (7:00 am), after school practices, and Saturday practices (generally 8-11). Dates for the fall semester will be given out between May and June and dates for the spring semester will be given out between September and October so that members can work their schedules around those commitments. Some activities will be added throughout the year as needed. IMPORTANT DATES: Camp: June Enrollment at MT: end of July Old Settlers Parade: first or second Saturday in September ONE Love Movement: Saturday in November Holiday Party: Saturday or Sunday in December Competitions: Saturdays in January Elementary Clinic: Saturday in the Fall District Showcase: Saturday in February Tryouts: Week before Spring break Spring Show: Friday night in late April or early May GRADES: Dance team members must maintain at least a 70% in all classes, at all times. All grades will be checked at mid-terms and quarter. PARENT COMMITMENT: Parents are responsible for the transportation to and from practice and performances as well additional help during the year. -fundraising -video/scrapbook/pictures -social events -spring show -banquet -motivators for competition If you have any questions please feel free to Mrs. Appell or Mrs. Crocker at kappellmt@olatheschools.org or ecrockermt@olatheschools.org. Thank you and GOOD LUCK! Mrs. Appell & Mrs. Crocker

9 JUDGING FORM DRILL TEAM TRYOUTS EVALUATE EACH CATEGORY BY WRITING A NUMBER IN THE BOX. 1-POOR 2-BELOW AVG. 3-AVERAGE 4-ABOVE AVG. 5-EXCELLENT CANDIDATE # Appearance: Well groomed, no gum, hair pulled back, good posture? Memory: Does she know the routine? Showmanship/Personality: Shows confidence, performs with enthusiasm and energy! Is she looking around for help? Looking at the floor? Balance/Rhythm: Good coordination? Keeping time with the music? Smoothness? Arm motions: Straight, sharp, precise motions? Splits (Right or Left): Straight legs, back upright, toes pointed, all the way on the floor. High kicks: Toes pointed, good posture, legs straight, height Leaps: Toes pointed, front & back legs straight, height, arms steady Turn (Single or Double): On releve, head spot, knee in posse, arms steady Overall Impression: Does she have potential to be a dancer? GRAND TOTAL (x2)

10 Name Attendance/P oise (10) Dance Clinic Rubric Work Ethic (10) Memory (10) Showmanship (10) Potential for Growth (10) Total Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Notes: