Rockdale Bulldogs ROCKDALE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL DANCE PROGRAM Football/Basketball Dance Team Tryout Information Packet Tryout Dates: April 23-27, 2018 RCHS Room #203 PLEASE KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS AND READ IN ITS ENTIRETY WITH PARENT!! **Physical forms can be found on RCHS WEBSITE** If you have any questions, please contact: Coach Timberlake jtimberlake@rockdale.k12.ga.us 770-483-8754 ext. 28147
Dear Dance Team Candidates and Parents/Guardians Thank you for your interest in trying out for a position on the Season 3 2018-2019 RCHS Dance Team. I appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in the program. This can truly be a rewarding experience; however, it also requires hard work, a passion for the sport, and a tremendous time commitment. Additionally, a team member must be able to work well with others, the choreographer and the coach, as dance team is a team sport! Please be aware of this as you prepare to take on the challenges and responsibilities of becoming a member of the RCHS Divine Diamonds. Included in this packet, you will find information that will help guide you in making an informed decision to tryout as well as information about the tryout process and anticipated costs. If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact the Coach Timberlake. Contact information is on the packet front page. NOTE: Dance team is a nearly year round commitment from May to April with a few weeks for summer and holiday vacations. Participation in other extracurricular activities is difficult but possible. Please keep this in mind and discuss other activities with the coach prior to tryouts. Tryout Attire: Black Shorts/Leggings* Solid White or Red t-shirt* Black Sports Bra*Sneakers Hair MUST be pulled out of face Absolutely NO Jewelry Nails MUST be short AND neutral in nail color (pinks and browns) *April 27 th Face MUST be made up with a natural look*
ROCKDALE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 2018 Dance Team Tryout Guidelines The dates and times for the RCHS Dance Clinic are as follows: Monday 4-23-18 3:15*-6:15pm Tuesday 4-24-18 3:15*-6:15pm Wednesday 4-25-18 3:15*-6:15pm Thursday 4-26-18 3:15*-6:15pm Friday (Final Tryout Day) 4-27-18 3:15*-until All paperwork, along with a $10 tryout fee, must be turned in no later than Friday, April 20 th in order to receive clearance to tryout. LATE PACKETS CAN BE TURNED IN ON MONDAY APRIL 23 RD WITH A $15 LATE FEE REGISTRATION PAYMENT. This includes those who were a member of the 2017-2018 Season 2 RCHS Divine Diamonds Dance Team (ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!!!). *Middle School Students you must turn in your packet/fee, in a labeled concealed envelop to the RCHS front office. There will be a large manila Dance Team envelop which will be checked daily. You will receive notification if packet is incomplete. Complete packets should include ALL of the following below: Application + $10 tryout fee Printed head shot photo Typed (Word) Essay Transcript or Report Card copy (middle school only) Physical Form (it is the responsibility of those currently involved in other sports to include a copy of your physical examination in your packet) Parent Permission/Release Form Parent/Candidate Agreement Three (3) teacher recommendation forms (two (2) MUST be from Core teachers) recommendation forms are included in tryout total Teacher recommendations are required and must be turned in to Coach Timberlake s box by the recommending teacher by Thursday, April 19 th. Middle school teacher recommendations can be submitted with packet. RCHS DIVINE DIAMONDS DANCE TEAM ESSAY Please take your time to answer the following questions. Typed and printed on Word What qualities do you feel a Divine Diamonds Dance Team Member embodies? How can Dance Team member s best represent their school and student body? What are your strengths and weaknesses? All RCHS candidates are expected to report to room #203 by 3:15pm daily. All middle school candidates are expected to report to room #203 by 4:15pm daily. You may use the room back door daily, it will be labeled. **Not adhering to this guideline will result in immediate dismissal/termination from the tryout process
BEFORE TRYOUTS 1. Get a current physical on file 2. Complete all application materials 3. Give teacher recommendation forms to 3 teachers. TWO (2) must be your current Math, Science, English, or Social Studies teachers and ONE (1) may be from an elective teacher. Make sure that they are aware that they must turn in your form to Coach Timberlake s mailbox if you are at Rockdale or submit in a sealed envelope if you are coming from another school by Friday April 19 th. 4. Submit all application materials to Coach Timberlake in room 203 or to the front office (Ms. Powell-Harris) ON or BEFORE April 19 th, 2018. DURING TRYOUTS 1. All candidates must report to room #203 on time each day of tryouts in appropriate tryout attire. 2. Attend ALL sessions. (If in season at the time of tryouts with another sport, see Coach Timberlake before the date of tryouts). 3. Each candidates is responsible for learning all material; therefore, absences and tardies will affect your performance and ability to make the squad. 4. NO VISITORS WILL BE ALLOWED DURING THE PRACTICE SESSIONS OR TRYOUTS. ALL DANCE TRYOUTS SESSIONS ARE CLOSED (THIS INCLUDES PARENTS) AFTER TRYOUTS 1. All candidates who are selected for a team are required to attend a MANDATORY meeting on Friday May 11, 2018 at 7:00pm. An initial deposit of $200 will be due at this time. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! 2. All those candidates selected must adhere to the payment deadline schedule. A monthly payment schedule will be distributed at the meeting. 3. All those selected must attend summer camp (July TBA, 2017). The cost of summer camp is estimated $75 per team member. Team members will and attend camp during the month of July and work with Team Choreographer Jacques Bell. Make sure you consider other obligations that may interfere with mandatory dance events before making a decision to tryout. Those who make a Team will receive a tentative summer conditioning/practice schedule no later than May 18 th. IMPORTANT!! IMPORTANT!! IMPORTANT!! IMPORTANT!! In order to make the cost of Dance Team manageable for parents, we will offer a payment installment plan for those parents who will not be paying in full. Payments will begin April 27 th with the first payment of $200. Dancer Sponsorship Letters will be distributed at initial team meeting, which allow selected candidates to raise funds towards their account. Dancers and parents need to be aware of the enormous commitment it will take on all or our parts to build a successful program. Fundraising will continue through the year to offset choreographer fees, travel, banquet, extra costume costs and EVERY dancer and EVERY parent are expected to participate. If you choose not to participate in the fundraisers there will be a fee assessed for every fundraiser and added to the dancers account. **THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS*
RCHS Divine Diamonds ESTIMATED Cost Information 2018-2019 (Prices are tentative and may be more or less depending on vendor charges and shipping) All (NEW) Members Football Season Item Estimated Cost 4 Performance Uniforms $300 Warm-Up 56 Performance Stockings (2 pairs) 30 Performance Shoes (4 pairs) 175 Practice Shoe (1 pair) 49 Practice Leggings (1 pair) 50 Practice Shorts (1 pair) 25 Practice Tops (2) 80 Practice Jacket (1) 100 Team Bag w/name embroidered 45 Choreographer Fee 200 Miscellaneous 50 Game Day Snack and Drink 30 Total $1,190 All (NEW) Members Basketball Season Item Estimated Cost Performance Uniforms $200 Performance Shoe (3 pair) 150 Choreographer Fee 150 Miscellaneous 50 Game Day Snack and Drinks 30 Total $580
RCHS Divine Diamonds Cost Information Cont d 2018-2019 (Prices are tentative and may be more or less depending on vendor charges and shipping) All (Returning) Members Football Item Estimated Cost 3 Performance Uniforms $300 Performance Stockings (2 pairs) 30 Practice Stockings (2 Pairs) 30 Practice Shorts (1 Pair) 25 Practice Top 30 Choreographer Fee 200 Miscellaneous 50 Game Day Snack and Drinks 30 Total $695 All (Returning) Members Basketball Item Estimated Cost Performance Uniforms $200 Performance Shoe (3 pair) 150 Choreographer Fee 150 Game Day Snack and Drinks 30 Total $530 **Returning members will have the opportunity to reorder any damaged items** Full-Year Football & Basketball Dancers ONLY Total: 1,770 (includes all performance and practice items) Full-Year Returning Team Members Total: 1, 225 New performance outfits (Football and Basketball Season) Choreographer Fees, Misellaneous Fee, Game Day Snacks and Drinks Seniors will be assessed a $75 fee for the Senior Banquet Goodies towards the end of the season **There will be NO refunds. All payments are non-refundable AND documented. If you are dismissed from or leave the team during the season, you will not have the privilege in participating in future events or the banquet ceremonies** **PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY AND ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE**
ROCKDALE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 2018-2019 DANCE TEAM APPLICATION PLEASE PRINT IN PEN Name: First Middle Last Student ID#: Grade Level in Fall: 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th (Circle one) Address: Home: Cell Number: Student s Email: Parent/Guardian Name Parent /Guardian Email Parent/Guardian Phone Number (cell) (work) Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Home Number: Cell Number: Is candidate taking medications? (Including inhalers) Yes No If yes, please list: Is candidate allergic to any medications? Yes No If yes, please list: Additional Comments: Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date
ROCKDALE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 2018 Parent Permission/ Release Form Dance Team Tryouts I, do hereby give permission for my child, to participate as a candidate for the RCHS Dance Team. I, acknowledge that I have read and understand the information presented herein. Furthermore, I agree not to hold the school, district, or anyone acting in its behalf responsible for any injury occurring to my child in the proper course of such athletic activities. I have read the Rockdale County High School Dance Team Tryout Guidelines. As the parent/guardian, I agree to support the enforcement of guidelines and understand that all judging decisions are final. Signed: Parent/Guardian Date: Signed: Parent/Guardian Date: Cost Breakdown (NEW) Members May - $200 June $392.50 July $392.50 + $75 Camp Fee August $392.50 September $392.50 Cost Breakdown (RETURNING) Members May - $200 June $256.25 July $256.25 +$75 Camp Fee August $256.25 September $256.25 **FUNDRAISER PARTICIPATION WILL HELP OFF SET COST OF DANCE TEAM PARTICIPATION!!**
Candidate Agreement I have read and understand the Rockdale County High School Dance Team tryout guidelines and procedures. My signature below signifies that I have read and agree to abide by all guidelines. I understand that willfully falsifying any personal information in the application/participation process will result in my immediate dismissal from the tryout process or from a team, if selected. Furthermore, I understand that all judging decisions are final. Student Name (Print): Student Signature: Date: / / Parent Agreement I/We (please print legibly) do understand the costs required for my child to participate in the Rockdale County High Dance Team. I have read the cost estimations and if my child is selected, agree to make the deposit required and all payments before or on the designated payment dates and understand that all payments are non-refundable. I/We (please print legibly) do understand that camp is mandatory for all chosen candidates and give permission for my child to attend. I also understand that ALL parents and chosen candidates will be required to participate in ALL fundraisers that may benefit individual participants and/or the RCHS Dance Team. Signed: Parent/Guardian Signed: Parent/Guardian Date: Date:
Rockdale County High School Dance Team Recommendation Form Student: The above-named student has expressed interest in becoming a member of the RCHS Dance Team. Please help in the selection process by providing the following information about this student. Please place your rating in the boxes below: Class Taught: Passed/Failed: Trait Attitude Reliability Leadership Initiative/Motivation Poise/Self Confidence Responsibility Emotional Maturity Respect for Authority Interpersonal Skills Getting Along with Others I Would Recommend This Student Comments Excellent 5 YES Above 4 3 Below 2 NO Needs Help 1 Signature Completed forms must be returned to Coach Timberlake by Friday, April 20 th by 3:00pm. Please put form in my teacher mailbox. Recommendation forms will not be accepted from students!
Rockdale County High School Dance Team Recommendation Form Student: The above-named student has expressed interest in becoming a member of the RCHS Dance Team. Please help in the selection process by providing the following information about this student. Please place your rating in the boxes below: Class Taught: Passed/Failed: Trait Attitude Reliability Leadership Initiative/Motivation Poise/Self Confidence Responsibility Emotional Maturity Respect for Authority Interpersonal Skills Getting Along with Others I Would Recommend This Student Comments Excellent 5 YES Above 4 3 Below 2 NO Needs Help 1 Signature Completed forms must be returned to Coach Timberlake by Friday, April 20 th by 3:00pm. Please put form in my teacher mailbox. Recommendation forms will not be accepted from students!
Rockdale County High School Dance Team Recommendation Form Student: The above-named student has expressed interest in becoming a member of the RCHS Dance Team. Please help in the selection process by providing the following information about this student. Please place your rating in the boxes below: Class Taught: Passed/Failed: Trait Attitude Reliability Leadership Initiative/Motivation Poise/Self Confidence Responsibility Emotional Maturity Respect for Authority Interpersonal Skills Getting Along with Others I Would Recommend This Student Comments Excellent 5 YES Above 4 3 Below 2 NO Needs Help 1 Signature Completed forms must be returned to Coach Timberlake by Friday, April 20 th by 3:00pm. Please put form in my teacher mailbox. Recommendation forms will not be accepted from students!