The Master s Academy Middle School & Varsity Cheerleading Tryout Packet

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1 The Master s Academy Middle School & Varsity Cheerleading Tryout Packet

2 Dear Cheerleading Candidate, Thank you for your interest in becoming a cheerleader at The Master s Academy. The primary purpose of TMA cheerleading is to support athletic programs, lead the crowd before and during games, be ambassadors for The Master s Academy and prepare for competitive cheerleading. Cheerleaders play an instrumental role in raising, leading and maintaining school spirit on campus as well as in and around the community. Since cheerleaders are one of the most visible and recognizable representatives of a school, cheerleaders are in a position of great influence; therefore, high standards of conduct are essential. Positive personal behavior and squad cohesiveness demonstrate these standards. Appropriate behavior will help earn the respect of the student body and is the core of developing effective school spirit and student involvement. Girls will learn the fundamental skills and follow the AACCA safety guidelines that are essential when building a safe and successful cheer team. Strength training and conditioning are required during the cheer season and during the off-season. A team member must be willing to practice on her own time to perfect skills. Additionally, a team member must be able to work well with others; cheerleading is a team sport! Unity and team focus are critical to having another successful year together. Sincerely, Missy Mandato, TMA Head Cheerleading Coach missymandato@mastersacademy.org Jodi Azzara, TMA Varsity Cheerleading Head Sideline Coach jodiazzara@mastersacademy.org Betsy Vallery, TMA Head MS Cheerleading Coach betsyvallery@mastersacademy.org 1.

3 CHEER PROGRAM OVERVIEW Varsity: 6 th 12 th grade girls MS: 6 th -8 th grade girls Selection: The selection of the cheerleading teams is the sole discretion of the cheer coaches. PRACTICE, GAMES & COMPETITION Practice and Games: Varsity: Cheerleaders will be required to cheer at all football games and home basketball games and select away basketball games. *All Star Cheerleaders will be excused from conflicting basketball games- please submit All Star schedule ASAP if there is no All Star practice/competition conflict attendance at TMA game is expected. Practice 2x per week plus games. Tumbling/conditioning (or extra comp practice during peak season): 1x per week *All Star Cheerleaders will be excused from the Tumbling/Conditioning practice There may be 1-2 additional Saturdays for choreography. Middle School: Cheerleaders will be required to cheer at all MS Football and home MS basketball games. Practice: 2x per week plus games *Practice schedules will be given out in August and are at the discretion of the athletic department and facility availability. Competition: Varsity: The Competition Team will be selected from the initial Varsity Cheer team or MS team. MS: All MS Cheerleaders will participate and compete as a team. 2.

4 MS/Varsity: Tryout Prep Clinics April 23, 24, 25, 3:00-5:30 Mandatory Tryout: April 25, 5:30 TRYOUTS Selection: girls will be selected based on their tumbling, motions, dance, cheer and jumps. Selection of teams will be the decided by the TMA coaches. What to wear to clinic Black Soffee style shorts Plain white T-shirt (tucked in) Hair up with no fly-aways Natural looking make up is acceptable (no heavy liner :) No jewelry Sneakers Athletes will receive an within 24 hours of tryouts and a list of the selected team members will be posted on the TMA Athletic website. TRYOUT PROCEDURE 1. CHEER CANDIDATE INFORMATION FORM (page 6 of this packet) 2. Athletic Participation Registration at tmaathletics.com. Current physical form registration online. *TMA is offering Athletic Physicals April 18, 6pm, $10. Turn in the Cheer Candidate Information form in an envelope labelled CHEER TRYOUT FORM and have online athletic registration physical forms completed by Thursday April 19th. 3.

5 TENTATIVE MS/VARSITY BUDGET Middle School Expenses COST PAYMENT DUE Game Shoes $100 (approx) Practice (3) T-shirts $45 Back Pack *if new to the team $45 Camp $350 $125 is due May 19, remainder of balance due July 1 Warm Up Jacket $60 Fundraiser to offset camp costs TBD Varsity Expenses Game Shoes $100 Practice (3) T-shirts $45 Back Pack *if new to the team $45 Warm Up pants $60 Warm up jacket $65 Camp $350 $125 is due May 19, remainder of balance due July 1 Competition Shoes Fundraiser to offset camp costs $75 (approx) TBD *All cheerleaders are required to wear solid black Soffee style shorts and solid black Spandex. Spandex are to be worn underneath Soffee shorts and uniform. 4.

6 IMPORTANT DATES: April 10 *April 18 April 19 Parent/Athlete Meeting, 5:30pm Physical Night at TMA!! TRYOUT FORMS DUE April 23, 24, 25 Tryout Prep Clinics- 3:30-5:30 April 25 Tryout 5:30 May 2 MS/V Cheer Parent Mtg 5:30 May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15 V Pract 3:15-5:30, May 16 June V Spring Game, Team Dinner, 5:30pm Game 7:00pm V only, Lil Eagle Camp Fundraiser/pract 8:00am-4:00pm (required for all V) July 20, 21 V Choreo. Camp 9:00-3:00 July 23 V Team Party 2-5 July July July V Pre-Camp/work week Practice 9:00am-3:00pm V UCF/UCA CHEER CAMP MS UCA HOME CAMP Cheerleading practices (and team bonding activities) will start immediately after tryouts. Practices over the summer break are required if the cheerleader is in town. Cheer team members will be required to follow a summer conditioning program to maintain and increase overall fitness and wellness. Specific physical fitness benchmarks will be measured upon returning from summer break. ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES Each cheerleader has an important role on our team. Cheerleaders depend upon one another, especially in stunt work, practicing of formations, transitions, and choreography. When one cheerleader is missing, the entire squad is adversely affected. Any absence creates havoc with formations and stunts; an absence can literally tear apart the entire team s plan. It also takes away from others when a coach or captain has to step out during practice and teach what was missed. Attendance rules are also in effect for the safety of your daughter. Repetition and implementation of the AACCA endorsed progression chart ensures that proper technique and safety are followed. 5.

7 MS/V CHEER CANDIDATE INFORMATION FORM STUDENT ATHLETE NAME: Grade (next year): Student Cell Phone: Student Athlete PERSONAL Student Athlete SCHOOL AGE: BIRTHDATE: MOTHER S NAME: Cell#: FATHER S NAME: Cell#: PREFERRED PARENT CELL # & ADDRESS FOR CHEERLEADING INFORMATION: Medical Conditions to be aware of: List highest level of standing and running tumbling that you can execute independently: Standing: Running: *This form is due Thursday, April 19, in Upper School Main Office (and your updated online Athletic Physical forms) 6.