POOLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL POMPON TRYOUTS

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1 POOLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL POMPON TRYOUTS PHS Pompons are a dedicated group of exceptional academic/athletic students who support and represent Poolesville High School s outstanding reputation. CLINICS PHS New Gym Tuesday, June 4 3:30 to 5:00 PM *Wednesday, June 5 3:30 to 5:00 PM Thursday, June 6 3:30 to 5:00 PM TRYOUTS PHS New Gym Friday, June 7, :30 to 6:00 PM Tryouts begin at 4:00 PM.SHARP There are no alternative dates for tryouts no exceptions

2 Dear Candidates and Parents, Thank you for your interest in the Poolesville Falcons Pompon Squad. As a member of the squad, you can show your Falcon pride through performances, exhibitions, competition and community events. The qualifications to become a member of the squad are as follows: Maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA requirement, you must have spirit and enthusiasm, want to be involved, enjoy performing, be ready to work hard, and ready to assume the responsibility of representing PHS! Poms can be a truly rewarding experience, but it is also a large time commitment and can be costly. The squad requires earnest efforts and sincere dedication. Be aware of these facts as you prepare to take on the responsibilities of representing Poolesville High School. If selected to be a PHS Falcon Pom, there are many specific responsibilities, obligations, and behavioral expectations that your child must accept in order to qualify for and to remain part of the squad. Parent Responsibilities: *The Parent/Guardian permission form must be completed and signed by a Parent/Guardian by Monday, June 3 rd in order to participate.*mcps Form Number (SRS-6), Health Inventory also must be handed by Monday, June 3 rd Make sure that each form has been filled out completely and correctly. All health and permission forms are available on the PHS Website & outside the Main Office in the Forms Display Case. You also can obtain this form from your Middle School. If your child does not already have a valid physical on file, make an appointment now and have the forms completed. Your child can not participate in clinics or tryouts without a current physical on file. If MCPS Health Forms are not handed on Monday, June 3 rd 2013 you will not be able to participate in the clinics or tryouts. Team Member Participation Standards, Expectations and Responsibilities: Parent Requirements: If your child makes the pom squad, it is strongly encouraged that one or both parents and the student is required to attend a parent meeting on Sunday, June 9 at 2:00 p.m. (place to be determined). At the meeting we will go over parent and athlete expectations for the season, anticipated schedules, and we will discuss camp. You will also be asked to make a payment towards practice/camp attire and camp. Athlete expectations Our expectations for the girls on this team are very high. They are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times. They are representatives of the school, the team, and the coaching staff and as such we expect them to behave as young ladies

3 at all times. Violation of these expectations will result in disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and/or removal from the team. Athlete responsibilities Those chosen are expected to be dedicated to the team. After academics, their team WILL take priority over their other activities. Absences affect the teams ability to progress, and unlike other teams we do not have the luxury of substitutions. Practices and games are mandatory. You will be on time and ready to participate. The only excused absences from practices are for illness that require the athlete to miss school or for school events that result in a grade. You MUST be at the practice immediately before any performance game, exhibition, or competition. If you are not there for ANY reason, you will not perform. Excessive absences or tardiness, regardless of reason, will result in disciplinary action including suspension and up to removal from the team. Summer Camp The pom squad will be attending summer camp. Camp will be held at the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus. Parent transportation will be necessary. Camp cost is about $350 payable in full, and will be collected during the June 9 th, 2013 meeting. While all athletes are strongly encouraged to attend, summer camp is optional and ability or inability to attend will not affect decisions on squad placement. More camp information will be presented at the first meeting following tryouts. General Information: Clinic dates for this year are June 4, 2013, through June 6, 2013 (3 days). Clinics will be held in the schools new gym. At the clinics prospective team members will learn material that will be performed during tryouts. Clinics are closed to spectators. Tryouts will be Friday, June 7th 2013 starting at 3:30pm and going until the last dancer finishes. You must check in no later than 3:15 p.m. This will be a closed tryout and no one will be permitted in the gym. Thank you for your interest in joining the Poolesville High School Poms. If you have any questions regarding this packet or tryouts, please contact Coaches, Ms. Tanya Ventura or Ms. Nora Schaefer, by tventu1@students.towson.edu, nora_schaefer@mcpsmd.org. CLINIC AND TRYOUT RULES: 1. White tops, black shorts, white socks, athletic shoes or dance shoes must be worn on all days. Midriff shirts are not permitted; tummies and cleavage must be covered. 2. Hair must be in a tight secure bun and jewelry is NOT permitted. This includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings, studs, belly rings, watches, toe rings, nose rings, etc. Remember appearance counts!! 3. Fingernails must be short and filed. NO NAIL TIPS. Only clear nail polish is allowed.

4 4. Gum chewing is not permitted. 5. Listen to ALL instructions of the staff and coaches. This is a time to learn, not socialize. Take it seriously. 6. BE ON TIME to practice and immediately get stretched and be ready to learn. 7. Wear your number every day after receiving it on the first day. 8. This is a closed clinic and tryout. No one will be permitted to visit or watch you. 9. Attendance is mandatory on the tryout date. You must also attend the entire day of school in order to tryout. No sign-outs will be allowed and we will check! 10. All cell phones are to be TURNED OFF. If you use your cell phone during clinics you will be asked to leave and you will not be allowed to tryout. Expected Expenses This list is to give you an overview or idea of the expenses you can expect as part of the PHS Pom program. Please note that this is a general overview. EXPENSE AMOUNT Summer Camp Final Payment $ Practice Wear/Camp Wear $ Jazz shoes one black pair $ Pom bag $ Competition uniform $ Football shoes $ Warm-ups (optional) $ Miscellaneous $ PRELIMINARY TOTAL $ *While athletes are strongly encouraged to attend, summer camp is an optional expense, and ability or inability to attend will not affect decisions on squad placement. Payment notes: 1. These items are to be purchased directly by the parent or guardian.

5 2. The coach is the only individual who can collect checks. As a team throughout the season we purchase t-shirts for a variety of events. We support our Senior Poms during Senior Day and we celebrate Big Sister/Lil Sister before games! We also participate in Poolesville Day in September and additional Fund Raisers. DIRECTIONS FOR RETURNING PACKETS Below are the steps to completing a successful Pom application. Check them off as you go. Turn in the COMPLETED packet. ALL paperwork must be received by Monday, June 3 rd You cannot participate in the clinics until all paperwork (specifically your physical, parent permission, and insurance information) has been received. 1. Read the entire packet with your parents and sign all forms. 2. Complete the information on the Personal Information Sheet form. Make sure it is signed before handing it in. 3. Read and sign the Student Parent Athletic Participation Contract and Parent Permission Form form. (It s in the STUDENT ATHLETE HANDBOOK) 4. Turn in a copy of your third quarter report card (current 9th 11th grade students only) 5. All must have a completed physical form. (If you are a current PHS student, currently active in an athletic sport, and have a completed physical form on file, you do not need another physical; however, a copy of your physical must be attached to your packet.) In order to tryout you must attend all days of the Pom clinics. You must also turn in the following forms as noted below.

6 Personal Information Sheet and Health Forms must be turned in no later than Monday, June 3 rd There is a Pom mail box in the Main Office of Poolesville HS for drop off, or forms may be mailed to the school to the attention of POM COACH. If mailing, please allow sufficient delivery time as all forms. Please fill out all of the following information clearly & completely. We MUST be able to read your writing! Name: Cell Number: Father s Name: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Shorts size: Home Phone: Mother s Name: Work Phone: Cell Phone: T-shirt size: I, the above mentioned student, have read and understand the material in the Poolesville Falcon Poms Team tryout packet. Sign: Date: Parental Consent (PARENTS MUST SIGN IN ORDER FOR CANDIDATE TO TRYOUT) I, the parent/guardian of the above mentioned student, have also read the material in the Poolesville Falcon Poms Tryout Packet. I give permission for my student to participate fully in her tryout. I fully understand that the school will take every reasonable precaution to prevent accidents and/or injury, but that it will not be responsible if any accident and/or injury occurs. In case of emergency, I can be reached at ( ) Sign: Date: