Dear Prospective Cheerleader (s), It s time to mark your calendar for the 2015-2016 SSHS Cheerleading Tryouts. The workshops will be held on March 26 th -27 th from 4:30pm-7:00pm and tryouts on the 28 th. You will have a tremendous opportunity to share your experience with other cheerleaders. Jennifer E. Gill Superintendent Jason G. Wind Principal Attached are an application, monetary obligations, and a list of qualifications. Please review everything prior to the meet and greet (March 25 th ) and tryouts next month. There will be an informational meeting for all those that are interested in trying out for the 2015-2016 squad(s) on March 2 nd from 6pm-7pm in the commons a parent/legal guardian MUST accompany you to this meeting. We look forward to seeing you there! If further information is needed, please contact Denysha Hughes (217) 303-1709 or Mecca Simmons (217) 553-0531 Cheerfully *\0/*, Denysha Hughes, Head Coach Denysha Hughes Mecca Marie Simmons, Co-Coach Mecca Marie Simmons Working Together to Achieve Outstanding Results Southeast High School 2350 East Ash Street Springfield, Illinois 62703 217/525-3130 FAX 217/525-3146 www.sps186.org/schools/southeast
Southeast Spartans Cheerleading 2015-2016 SSHS CHEER TRYOUT INFORMATIONAL PACKET Welcome to the Springfield Southeast High School Athletic Department, and thank you for your interest in the SSHS Cheer Program. We hope that the tryout process is fun and challenging, and we encourage you to read all of the information contained in this packet. Please not all the DATES, DEADLINES, TIMES and LOCATIONS. GOOD LUCK DURING TRYOUTS!!!!!!
SSHS Cheer Application 2015-2016 Name Year in School: FR SO JR SR Address City Zip Day Phone Evening Phone How did you find out about tryouts? How many years have you cheered? What is an important lesson you ve learned from your experiences in cheerleading? Why do you want to be a Spartan Cheerleader? Do you consider cheerleading a sport or an activity? Please explain List some benefits of being involved in cheerleading Do you have a job, class, belong to any organization or play another sport which would hinder your from practice and games Yes No if yes, please explain: Do you have abilities as flyer or base/back spot? Yes No **Turn in This Page ONLY**
In your own words please explain Sportmanship List any and all major injuries and/or health problems: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE NOTIFY: NAME: PHONE #: I understand all of the requirements and regulations regarding the SSHS Cheer tryouts and I agree to abide by them. I also agree to abide by the decision of any judges involved in the tryout process, as well as the decisions of the SSHS Cheer coaches. The decision of the SSHS cheer coaches is final and cannot be disputed. I understand the time commitment and the financial obligation required. The answers on this application are true to the best of my knowledge. I herby waive Springfield Southeast High School, the Athletic Department, the Cheer program, the cheer coaches and any judges of any responsibility or liability in the event of any injury suffered during the SSHS Cheer Tryouts. Signature Date If under the age of 18 years old at the date stated above, a parent or legal guardian s signature is required. Parent signature Date
Cheerleading Requirements I. Tryout Eligibility 1) Developed stunting (ex lib, heel stretch, full downs etc.) 2) Physically fit 3) Outgoing personality 4) Academically sound (2.0 or above) 5) High self esteem 6) High spirited 7) Enthusiastic 8) Capable of working with others 9) Willing to make sacrifices for the team 10) Advanced skills (Clean jumps, sharp motions/technique) 11) If you were previously on the squad and quit, you re not eligible to tryout**no EXCEPTIONS** II. Material/Schedule A) All candidates will be responsible for the following material: 1) Gymnastics (standing back-handspring, standing back-tuck, standing back-handspring back tuck and running tumbling etc.) **not required but a plus** 2) Cheer, Dance, Stunts (fight song, extension, liberty, heel stretch, arabesque, scorpion, scale, full downs and double full downs) **If not a flyer must be able to base or back spot all stunts above** B) The tryout schedule will be held in the gymnasium as follows: Wednesday March 25 th : Meet and Greet 6-8pm (Commons) Thursday March 26 h : Workshop 4:30-7:00pm (Gymnasium) Friday March 27 th : Workshop 4:30-7:00pm (Gymnasium) Saturday March 28 th : Tryouts 9am-Until III. Attire/Safety Awareness A) Candidates should wear cheer shorts (sofee) Navy (not loose or baggy), fitted white t-shirt or sports bra and cheerleading shoes/ tennis shoes to tryouts. DO NOT WEAR: NYLON SHORTS OR LEGGINGS. Hair should be tied back or pinned away from the face (NATURAL HAIRSTYLES UNKEPT, MESSY HAIR IS NOT ACCEPTABLE). NO JEWLERY OF ANY KINDS WILL BE ALLOWED AT WORKSHOPS OR TRYOUTS!!!!! NAILS NO LONGER THEN FINGER TIPS!!!! B) It s recommended to dress nicely for meet and greet, it s important to see how you will conduct yourselves in a professional manner.
C) Candidates MUST work in groups of FOUR; candidates are to practice ONLY those stunts that are authorized by the SSHS Cheer Coaches. D) Anyone violating these rules will not be allowed to stunt for the remainder of that session. IV. Eligibility- (for candidates chosen for the 2015-2016 SSHS Squad(s) A) Each squad member must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in order to remain eligible to cheer V. GENERAL POLICIES A) Exhibits excellent sportsmanship qualities B) Follows directions given by the coach or the assistant coach C) Puts the welfare of the team ahead of personal gain D) Maintains a positive attitude and respect toward coaches and other squad members E) Provides proper care and maintenance of school issued uniforms and equipment F) Attends all scheduled practices unless absent from school due to illness or injury (a phone call to the coach from a PARENT WILL BE REQUIRED in addition to calling the Southeast Attendance Office) G) Always has a ride home and is picked up ON TIME after practices and games H) Agrees to abide by all rules and regulations set by the coaches and the school I) Has a physical by a certified physician and an athletic card on file in the Athletic Office (BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS) J) Has proof of health insurance or purchases a school policy K) The cheerleaders will participate in different fundraisers to raise the funds necessary for the needs of the squad. Unless a parent does a buy out! VI. TIME OBLIGATIONS A) Practices WILL BEGIN 04/06/15 B) Holiday vacations will be determined according to regular season games and tournaments. These will also be MANDATORY!! If our boys are there, it s are OBLIGATION to be there cheering them on VII. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION A) As a member of the SSHS Cheer Squad, you will cheer for Varsity Football and JV and Varsity Basketball, fundraisers, and special engagements scheduled by coaches and SSHS Athletic Department. B) The number of candidates chosen will be determined by the natural break in scores. COACHES WILL HAVE FINAL SAY!!!
2015-2016 Former Cheerleader Cost ü Bodysuit (Blue) $25.00 each Total ü Spankies ($19.95 each) **Navy w/ polka dots & Navy** Total ü Shoes (Varsity Touchdown $72.00) Total ( ü White, Gold, Navy, Pink Bows ($15.80) Sequence Bow ($5.95) Total ü Camp ($125.00) 4 days Total ü Nike Elite Crew Socks (pink glow/cool grey) 15.99 Total ü Uniform #1- $90.95 (blue), Uniform #2- $196.85(price includes gold bodyliner), Uniform #3- $90.00(white) --- $377.80 Total ü Jersey 40.00 Total ü Polymicro pullover and leggings 70.00 Total $ Total Price (what you will owe) With camp- 767.79 With out camp- 642.79 **Please pay with a personal check, money order or cashier s check ** **If you make the 2015-2016 cheerleading squad you will need to have FULL payment on 04/24/15, there will also be a parent meeting on this day so PLEASE be available **P1 (PAYMENT 1)- DUE 04/24/14 (377.80) **P2 DUE 05/22/14 (195.00) **P3 DUE 06/26/14 (195.00)
2015-2016 New Cheerleader Cost ü Bodysuit (Blue) $25.00 each Total ü Warm- up jacket & Pants (63.95) (54.95) **NEW** - $118.90 Total ü Spankies ($19.95 each) Navy Total ü Shoes (Varsity Touchdown $72.00) Total ü White, Gold, Navy, Pink Bows ($15.80) Sequence Bow ($5.95) Total ü Ear Warmer and scarf (navy and gold striped) ($9.00 & $12.00) Total (P2) ü Clear Rain Jacket ($16.00) Total ü Nike Duffle bag ($35.00) Total ü Camp ($125.00) 4 days Total ü Nike Elite Crew Socks (pink glow/cool grey) 15.99 Total ü Uniform #1- $90.95, Uniform #2- $196.85 (price includes gold bodyliner), Uniform #3- $90.00Total (P1) ----$377.80 ü Jersey 40.00 Total ü Polymicro pullover and leggings 70.00 Total With camp- 958.39 Without camp- 833.39 $ Total Price (what you will owe) **Please pay with a personal check, money order or cashier s check ** **If you make the 2015-2016 cheerleading squad you will need to have FULL payment on 04/24/15, there will also be a parent meeting on this day so PLEASE be available **P1 (PAYMENT 1)- DUE 04/24/14 (377.80) **P2 DUE 05/22/14 (290.30) **P3 DUE 06/26/14 (290.30)
GRADES/BEHAVIOR 2015-2016 School now attending: Grade Next year: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Please complete the following sections, CURRENT GRADES ONLY! Subject Grade (Current) Teacher Signature 1) 2) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE **IF UNACCEPTABLE PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY** Signature of Guidance Counselor: **PLEASE INTER OFFICE THESE TO SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL ATTTN: DENYSHA HUGHES (CHEERLEADING COACH). ** **Turn in This Page ONLY**