Greeley Central High School Co-ed Cheerleading Tryout Packet

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1 Greeley Central High School Co-ed Cheerleading Tryout Packet DUE: FRIDAY APRIL 13th Thank you for your interest in trying out for the GCHS Co-ed Cheerleading squad. In this packet you will find the forms required to participate. Please read and understand all of the enclosed information before tryouts. Tryout Clinic Days: This is where you will learn all of the skills, dances, cheers and chants you will be assessed on, there will also be an interview process on these days. Wednesday, April 18th 4:00-5:30 GCHS Wrestling Room Thursday, April 19th 4:00-5:30 GCHS Wrestling Room Tryouts: Friday, April 20th 4:00-7:00 GCHS Wrestling Room * Results will be posted this same day after all contestants have tried out.* Eligibility: In order to be eligible for cheerleading, you must meet the Greeley Central Criteria: Every athlete must be passing all of their classes in semester 2. *** Each student must be eligible in accordance with the above section at the time of participation and during the previous semester**

2 The following MUST BE turned into the office BEFORE you can participate in clinics or tryouts: Tryout Application Permission/ Release Statement Financial Requirements Time Commitment Agreement Essay Questions 2 Teacher Recommendations A Printout of your high school transcripts. SHOWING ALL GRADES THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL. Attendance Report **If you make the team you will be required to turn in a physical form, please make appointments now! ALL OF THESE WILL NEED TO BE TURNED IN TO BE ABLE TO TRYOUT! NOTE: The deadline for turning in all of the above is Friday, April 13th. Turn it into Lisa McGee. Incomplete forms will prohibit participation in tryouts for this season. What to Wear: Clinic Days: Please wear comfortable, length appropriate black or blue shorts with a WHITE T-Shirt. All hair needs to be pulled back into a ponytail out of the face and secure. SPORTS BRAS MUST BE WORN for females. NO JEWELRY. Appropriate footwear (Tennis Shoes). Tryouts: You will need to wear BLACK shorts and a PLAIN WHITE T-SHIRT (NO WRITING). All hair will need to be pulled back into a ponytail, out of the face and secure. SPORTS BRAS MUST BE WORN. NO JEWELRY. Presentation is a critical component of cheerleading, please be prepared and follow all established guidelines.

3 Selection of cheerleaders will be based on the following: Cheer, Chant, and Dance- will be taught during clinic days. Jumps (toe touch and pike)- Will be taught during clinic days. Tumbling- Must be able to do a forward roll, and a cartwheel. Athleticism and physical fitness Scholastic achievement and eligibility Conduct and teacher recommendation School attendance history Essay Questions and Interview Attitude, initiative, teamwork, leadership, work ethic, enthusiasm and coachability. (Coaches will be assessing these traits throughout the clinic and actual tryouts.) If you make the squad, please put the follow MANDATORY dates on your schedule: 1st Payment Due: Monday, APRIL 23rd. 2nd Payment Due: Friday, May 11th Mandatory Parent Meeting (Cheerleader Must ATTEND at 4:30)-- Monday, April 5:30 Cheer Camp --- June 21st-23rd ** Attendance is MANDATORY! Any conflicts must be addressed at tryouts** Again, all paperwork must be completed, signed and turned into the main office by FRIDAY, APRIL 13th. We are so excited for this upcoming season and are looking forward to meeting all of you! If you have any questions please Coach Deitering at gchscoedcheer@gmail.com Cheers! Coach Esteron, Coach Deitering, and Coach McGee

4 TRYOUT APPLICATION Candidate s Full Name: Address: Candidates Cell Number: Current grade: GPA: Date of Birth: Parents Name/ Legal Guardian: Guardians Phone Numbers: Any Physical or medical conditions (allergies) coaches should be aware of? Are you currently being treated for injuries? If so, please list Do you have any cheerleading experience? Are you currently or planning to participate in any club, organization or team requiring extra practice? If so, please list: Please check your preferred position on the team.*does NOT mean this will be your position** FLYER BASE BACKSPOT By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read this informational packet entirely. I agree to abide by the rules set forth in the cheerleading guidelines, if I am chosen as a team member for the GCHS cheer squad. I understand that if I do not abide by the rules, disciplinary action will be taken at the discretion of the coaches. I also understand that the tryout judging decision is final and I will not make an attempt to alter those decisions after the team announcement has been made. I know that cheerleading is a multi-season commitment and I will follow through with that commitment for the entire year if chosen. Candidate s Signature: Date:

5 Permission/ Release Form I,, wish to submit my name as a candidate for the GCHS cheerleading squad. I realize that I must return this form along with other forms and current physical by FRIDAY, APRIL 13th. I will attend all scheduled clinics and accept the decision of the judge/coach as final. Candidate Signature: Date: I,, have given my student Permission to tryout for the cheerleading squad at GCHS. I recognize that cheerleading is a strenuous activity. In that regard, I know of no pre-existing condition, injury or illness, etc. which would limit participation at tryouts of cheerleading. I will also see that she gets a physical like all other athletes, attend summer camp and all practices and games unless excused by the coach in advanced. I have read and fully understand the rules and regulations which have govern my students if selected to represent Greeley Central High School. I fully understand that cheer is an extracurricular and will accept the decisions of the judges/coach as final. Guardian Signature: Date:

6 FINANCIAL CONTRACT We realize that cheerleading is an expensive sport, however we try to cut the cost down as much as possible through fundraising and taking care of what we have. There are, however, certain items that cannot be passed down from squad to squad and have to be purchased by the individual. Additionally, each cheerleader is responsible for paying camp tuition. We cannot guarantee these will be the only costs throughout the year but these are the required pieces of clothing and accessories each cheerleader is required to have. Camp with Spirit Xpress Central High school: $200 NEW Female Cheerleader s TOTAL: Poms (2) Black body liner Spanx Shorts (2) Shoes Warm-Up Jacket Warm-Up Pants Backpack W/ Logo Hoodie T-shirts (3) Bows (Comp, PINK, Game(s)) $400.00ish NEW Male Cheerleader s TOTAL: Shoes Warm-Up Jacket Warm-Up Pants Backpack W/ Logo Hoodie T-shirts (2) $270.00ish I have read the cheerleader financial requirements for the school year and have discussed it with my students. I understand that the cost above are an estimate from last year and will change. However, the cost will not exceed $600 per cheerleader. The cheerleading coaching staff will do everything in their power to maintain the lowest individual cost. Remember these are approximate costs and will be more final at tryouts but will not be higher than stated here. The first payment will be made APRIL 23rd, 2018 At the Parent Meeting The FINAL payment will need to be made MAY 11th, ALL ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID IN FULL In the event that my student is selected and is unable to fulfill their obligation as a cheerleader, I understand the money paid for clothing, camp, and any other items can NOT be refunded. Cheerleader Signature Parent Signature Date Date

7 TIME COMMITMENT AGREEMENT My students and I understand that cheerleading is a huge time commitment as well as an economic commitment and we are willing to participate fully in the program if my student/ I make the cheer squad. I understand the following dates are required by all cheerleaders and if we have other time commitments like vacation and camps they will need to be worked around these dates. The dead period for summer will be the month of July. Summer 2018 practices- Month of June Cheerleading Camp- June 21th, 22nd, and 23rd Regular practices- Start in August- March (May change due to basketball season) Choreography Camp- Will be determined at a later date. Competition dates will be announced later this season. Game schedules will be sent home once they are published. We understand that unexcused absences from practices, events and games will result in the loss of ability to letter. We understand that cheerleading is a team sport and the absence of one member hurts the whole entire team. STUDENT SIGNATURE: DATE: PARENT SIGNATURE: DATE:

8 Essay Questions Please answer the following questions seriously, they will reflect on you as a person and be taken into account for tryouts. Please write legibly. 1. Why do you want to be a Greeley Central Cheerleader? Explain how you would help enhance the program. 2. What do you believe in the role of a Greeley Central Cheerleader? 3. Describe several ways you will be a role model on the squad on in school?

9 The purpose of being on the Greeley Central Cheerleading squad is to promote GCHS spirit, to motivate and inspire Wildcat fans, and to maintain a good sense of sportsmanship. In addition to supporting GCHS teams the goal of the squad is to establish positive relationships with other team members, other schools, and other fans within our conference. Cheerleaders will serve as positive role models and leaders for GCHS and throughout the community, as well as challenging themselves to work at improving their skills individually, as well as a team. The TEAM - The Varsity squad will consist of up to 25 freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who will cheer at Varsity sports games, competitions and pep rally events as determined by the coaches. Practices - Cheerleaders will report appropriately dressed in t-shirt, shorts, cheers shoes, with jewelry off, and if your hair is longer than your shoulders prepare to put it up. - A tentative schedule will be given out at the beginning of each month with practice, location, and times. - All practices are mandatory. - If there is an absence it must be cleared with the coach prior to the absence, work will not be excused. If you are ill, you must bring a note from your parents to the next practice stating that you were ill. Squad members may not participate in any practice or game activity on the days that they are absent from school. Games - All cheerleaders will get a schedule of the games they are required to attend. All cheerleaders will be at these set games unless otherwise specified. - When cheering the squad will wear the official uniform designated for that game. Everyone is to match, we are a TEAM. Attendance - ABSENCES CAN BE THE DOWNFALL OF A GREAT CHEERLEADING SQUAD! - You are expected to be at all games and practices. Jobs, club activities, extracurricular activities, doctor s appointments, etc. must not interfere with cheerleading. - Unexcused absences are those caused by anything other than illness or family emergencies. In addition, just because a cheerleader asks to be excused it doesn t mean that the excuse will be granted. - Missing Practice Tardy for practice -- extra conditioning! Leaving early for work/ personal reasons -- you will sit out 1 quarter at the next game. Missing practice for reasons other than illness/family emergency -- sit out 2 quarters. Having to sit out more than 2 games in a season will result in being asked to step down as a cheerleader. - Missing Games Missing games, or events is inexcusable unless a parent has notified coaches to inform of illness or family emergency.

10 Uniforms - Uniforms are issued by the school and are property of the GCHS Athletic Department. If for any reason a cheerleader quits or is dismissed, he/she is expected to return all uniforms/equipment within 5 days of the termination. - These uniforms must be kept clean, this includes spanks, socks, body liners, and warm-ups. - Hair must be out of your face and off of your shoulders. - Absolutely no jewelry! NO earrings, watches, necklaces, bracelets or piercings of any kind. All will need to be removed. Conduct - There will be absolutely NO smoking, drinking, use of drugs or any other conduct unbecoming to the squad or school. Fundraising - Every cheerleader will be expected to support all fundraising events which support the team. Coaches reserve the right to make changes/additions to the rules as needed. In addition, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Coach Deitering. When finished with completing the whole packet write Go Cats Go in orange on the top of the packet.

11 TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM Cheerleading tryouts for the Greeley Central cheerleading squad are here! We would like a recommendation for each potential cheerleader filled out by two teachers, one must be your most recent English teacher and returned to Coach McGee in room 302 by April 13th. Student Name: Grade Level: Teacher Name: Subject: Please rate the performance of the above named student using the scale provided. For responses rated a 1 or 2, please provide comments. Activity Needs Excellent Improvement Dependability Comments Leadership Attitude Displays School Pride Cooperation Courtesy Character Attendance Comments: Signature of Teacher Date

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13 TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM Cheerleading tryouts for the Greeley Central cheerleading squad are here! We would like a recommendation for each potential cheerleader filled out by two teachers, one must be your most recent English teacher and returned to Coach McGee in room 302 by April 13th. Student Name: Grade Level: Teacher Name: Subject: Please rate the performance of the above named student using the scale provided. For responses rated a 1 or 2, please provide comments. Activity Needs Excellent Improvement Dependability Comments Leadership Attitude Displays School Pride Cooperation Courtesy Character Attendance Comments: Signature of Teacher Date