EAGLE S LANDING HIGH SCHOOL Football/Competition Basketball Cheerleading Information Packet Pre- Tryout Meeting: February 26 th 6:30pm in Room 1001 (Art) Tryout Week: March 9 th - 13 th 4:00pm 6:00pm Tryouts: March 13 th 4:00pm 8:00pm Mandatory Fitting: March 26th 3:45pm in Room 1001 (Art) Mandatory Parent Meeting: March 26th 6:30pm in Room 1001 (Art) All paperwork is due before Wednesday, March 4 th, at 3:30PM to Coach Brown. Candidates will not be allowed to participate until all paperwork is completed and received. Contact Information: Coach Rebecca Brown Football/Competition RebeccaE.Brown@henry.k12.ga.us Coach Nicole Pauls Basketball Nicole.Pauls@henry.k12.ga.us Thank you for your interest in Eagle s Landing High School cheerleading. Please read this packet with your parents thoroughly before you make the decision to try out. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the coaches.
Eagle s Landing High School - Cheerleading Tryouts 2015 ALL cheerleaders will be chosen through a try-out process. Previous cheerleading experience at ELHS or any other school or gym does not guarantee a place on the squad. The Football/Competition Squad may consist of rising 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th graders. This is one squad that will cheer football games and compete as a competition squad as well. Varsity Football squad will consist of 11 th & 12 th graders from the competition squad; the JV Football squad will consist of 9 th & 10 th graders from the competition squad. JV squad members may be invited to cheer Varsity games based on academics, behavior and skill. All decisions are at the discretion of the coach. The Varsity & JV Basketball Squads may consist of rising 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th graders. All candidates, regardless of past experience, will be required to try out on March 13 th, 2015. Candidates may cheer on more than one squad if they tryout for more than one squad and make them. The dates and times for the ELHS Cheer Clinic for all cheerleading candidates are as follows: Monday March 9 th 4:00-6:00PM Clinic Tuesday March 10 th 4:00-6:00PM Clinic Wednesday March 11 th 4:00-6:00PM Clinic Thursday March 12 th 4:00-6:00PM Clinic Competition Candidates only Friday March 13 th 4:00-Until Tryouts All paperwork must be submitted by Wednesday, March 4 th, 2015 by 3:30pm to Coach Brown in order to participate in tryouts. All candidates must have a ride home by 6:15PM everyday of tryout week this will be noted. ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED & RECEIVED BEFORE STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN TRYOUTS! All forms are included in THIS PACKET: (1) Application for Cheerleading (2) Athlete Agreement (3) Progress Report Form (4) Tryout Guidelines * must be notarized. (5) Cost Agreement* must be notarized. (6) Henry Co. Consent Form (7) Copy of your insurance card (8) Heat Policy (9) Concussion Awareness Form **Notaries can be found at most Post Offices, UPS or FedEx stores as well as some public libraries. ELHS Bookkeeper & Public Notary, Laurie Gable will be available at the February 26 th Tryout Meeting to answer any additional questions and to notarize forms. PLEASE bring your ID with you if you would like to have her notarize your forms. (10) Henry Co. Physical Exam (on official Henry Co. form no other forms excepted.) (11) $150 deposit. The following conduct is strictly prohibited while attending all phases of tryouts and /or participating on an ELHS cheer squad 1) smoking, 2) use of alcohol or drugs, 3) use of profanity, 4) public display of affection 5) unsportsmanlike conduct, 6) undisciplined behavior and 7) fighting. Social media and technology is included in all situations listed above. This behavior warrants immediate dismissal.
Eagle s Landing High School - Cheerleading Tryouts 2015 ELIGIBILITY FOR TRY-OUTS Candidates trying out for cheerleading must meet the requirements below NO EXCEPTIONS. Must be in good academic standing (not failing more than 1 class). Progress Report form will need to be completed by all teachers and will need to be turned in with the cheer packet. All parts of the cheer packet must be turned in and properly notarized. Must not have any money owed from previous years of athletics at ELHS (or other schools), nor have any rented uniforms in your possession. TRY-OUT DAY Appropriate dress code must be followed (blue or black shorts, plain white t-shirt, socks, tennis shoes). No tank tops or spaghetti straps will be allowed. YOUR BRA SHOULD NOT BE VISIBLE. No clothing signifying any prior cheerleading experience will be allowed. No jewelry, nail polish or false nails. Hair should be in a secure ponytail with no strands or bangs in the face. Failure to follow dress code = inability to participate in tryouts & you will be asked to leave. Try-outs are closed. During try-outs, the try-out area will be restricted to candidates, judges, tabulators, and any other school personnel whom the coaches or administration feels are needed for tryouts to be properly conducted. Siblings/Cousins/Boyfriends/Aunts, etc. will not be allowed to stay. Video recording of the try-outs will not be allowed. Results will be announced on the school website within a week of the day of tryouts. All decisions made by the judges/coaches/athletic director/administration are final. Categories to be judged: Official Scoring rubric & score sheets can be seen on ELHS cheer website. o Cheer o Jumps o Dance o Stunting (Competition only) o Tumbling (Competition only) Cheerleading is a demanding sport. An individual must be prepared to devote time in the summer, after school, and on weekends for practices, fundraisers, games and competitions. SUMMER PRACTICE Football/Competition Cheerleaders will be required to attend choreography camp during the summer at ELHS from Monday, June 8 th to Friday, Junes 12 th, 2015. This is MANDATORY. Additionally, the summer practice schedule can also be found on the ELHS Cheer website. Please see the calendar before planning summer vacations. We (coaches) have done our best to create long weekends, and no practice weeks in order to provide vacation breaks. COMMITMENT Work and other school-related activities you decide to participate in after making the Squad should not interfere with practices or games. Eagle s Landing Cheerleading must take precedence over any extracurricular activities or work. It is your responsibility to dedicate the necessary time to the Squad. Failure to do so could result in your removal of position on the squad. Again, WORK is not an excuse. MANDATORY FITTING: March 26th, 2015 from 3:45-5:45PM @ ELHS for ALL cheerleaders. MANDATORY PARENT MEETING: March 26th, 2015 ALL cheerleaders and a parent/guardian will be required to attend a meeting at 6:30PM @ ELHS. The second payment must be made at this time. At the meeting, the cheerleading behavioral contract will be discussed. Parents and cheerleaders will be asked to sign a statement indicating that they have read and agree to abide by the rules. Information on the fundraisers for the new season will also be provided. Cheerleaders WILL NOT be allowed to participate until the contract has been signed by cheerleader AND a parent/guardian.
ELHS Cheerleading Estimated Cost Information 2015-2016 Football/Competition: First Year Cheerleader Required Costs: ELHS Athletic Fees -To the athletic department $40.00 (Does not include ELHS All-Access Athletic Pass) Cheer fees -For shipping, awards, banquet, signs, paint, etc. $40.00 Competition Registration Fees Raised through fundraiser money! $0 Practice/Camp Wear - 3 shorts & 3 shirts $80.00 Skills & Choreography Camp - 5 Days (5 ½ hrs. per day + Competition music) $150.00 Team Training - 5 Months (4x a month; 2 hrs.) ($45 a month) $225.00 Uniform Rental** - Includes both uniforms. ($50 a uniform) $100.00 Uniform Liner - Yours to keep! $25.00 Warm-Ups (Pants & Jacket) - Cold weather & Waterproof! (Does not include embroidered name) $140.00 Sports Book Bag - Includes embroidered name $35.00 Boy-cut Navy Blue Briefs $10.00 Hair Bows - Relay for Life ($10), Football & Comp. bow ($15) $25.00 Set of Pink Poms - Relay for Life (Yours to keep) $10.00 Competition Shoes - Varsity Last Pass 2.0 $85.00 Football Shoes - Varsity Cheer II $25.00 Winter Gear - Gloves ($10), Headband ($10), Scarf ($15) $35.00 TOTAL: $1025 Football/Competition: Veteran Cheerleader TOTAL: $770 Basketball: First Year Cheerleader Required Costs: ELHS Athletic Fees - To the athletic department (Does not include ELHS All-Access Athletic Pass) $40.00 Cheer fees - For shipping, awards, banquet, signs, paint, etc. $40.00 Uniform Rental** $50.00 Warm-Ups (Pants & Jacket) - Cold weather & Waterproof (Does not included embroidered name) $140.00 Sports Bag - Includes embroidered name $35.00 Boy-Cut Navy Blue Briefs $10.00 Hair Bow - Includes embroidered name $15.00 Game Day Shirt $25.00 Shoes *Optional *If you feel that you can find a pair on your own and/or already have a pair that will be acceptable, shoes must be COMPLETELY $45.00 white with no other colors. Check with coaches first. TOTAL: $400 Basketball: Veteran Cheerleader TOTAL: $215 **Renting a uniform is a non-refundable fee. If the uniform is not returned in good condition on time at the end of the season, cheerleader will be charged as if they bought the uniform outright. Uniforms costs: $125 for Competition, $125 for Football, and $115.00 for Basketball. Optional Items: Navy Long-sleeved T-Shirt $36.00 - Customized to Cheerleader, Cheer Mom, etc. White Spirit/Team Sweatshirt $45.00 The first MANDATORY payment is due on the day of tryouts, March 13 th! ($150) Should you not make any squads your money/check will be voided and returned to you immediately. You will be notified before any checks are cashed.
EAGLE S LANDING HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR CHEERLEADING Student Name: Student Cell Phone: Grade Level NEXT year: Email Address: Parents Names: Parents Cell Phone: T-Shirt Size: Workout/Cheer (Soffe) Shorts Size: Loose Tank Size: Cheer Shoe Size: Which squads are you interested in trying out for? Please order your preference 1-3 or put an X next to any squad that you do not wish to be a part of. Football/Competition (9 th & 10 th = JV) (11 th & 12 th = Varsity) Basketball (9 th & 10 th = JV) (11 th & 12 th = Varsity) NOTE: There is no separate football or separate competition squads. They are ONE squad. What is your best standing and running tumbling? Do you go to an outside-of-school gym for tumbling, gymnastics, etc.? If yes, where and how often? In what activities (i.e., athletics, church, job, clubs) are you currently involved or planned to be involved in next year? Why do you want to be a cheerleader at ELHS? What do you think are the responsibilities of a cheerleader at ELHS?
Eagle s Landing High School Cheerleading Tryouts 2015 Athlete Agreement I, (student), have read all of the information regarding ELHS cheerleading. I understand that being a part of a cheerleading squad is a commitment. If chosen for a squad I agree to: Be on time and attend all practices, all required athletic events, all fundraisers and all competitions. If there is any reason that I will be late or that I am unable to attend any cheerleading event then: I (or my parents) must contact my coach directly via phone/text/email in advance or I will be unable to participate in that event and/or future events. If there is a medical emergency, then: I (or my parents) will contact my coaches directly via phone. I will provide written notification for my absence and/or injury from a doctor. I will always be prepared for practices and athletic events: By removing all jewelry, pulling my hair completely back and out of my face, ensuring no nail polish or false nails, wearing appropriate clothing (including shoes and sports bras) and bringing any additional equipment needed (poms, etc.). As I am a representative of Eagle s Landing High School, I will: Always show good sportsmanship and respect towards my coach, my teammates, judges, coaches of other teams, members of opposing teams, and most importantly myself whether in person or electronically (Including social media not limited to Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Snapchat, etc.) Refrain from smoking, using alcohol or drugs, using profanity, public displays of affection, fighting, and any other actions that are deemed inappropriate by the coaches/faculty/administration. I understand that if I display any of the behaviors listed above then I will receive consequences stated in the 2015-2016 ELHS Cheerleading Contract and/or lose my place on the squad. I understand that my role on the squad is one of leadership, both on and off the mat/track/court, both in and out of the classroom, and both on and off social media. By signing this pledge, I agree to proudly represent Eagle s Landing High School. Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date Parent Print
EAGLE S LANDING HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADER APPLICANT PROGRESS REPORT FORM To the Teachers of: In order for a student to try out for cheerleading, he/she must be in good academic standing. Please take a moment to complete this form by notating the student s current grade, conduct and signing your name. For additional comments, please email Coach Rebecca Brown at RebeccaE.Brown@henry.k12.ga.us Thank you for your assistance! Period Class Current Grade Conduct Teacher Signature Comments: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 *This form must be completed by ALL teachers in order to be eligible to try-out. Failure to provide ALL teachers, will results in immediate disqualification of candidate.
Eagle s Landing High School Cheerleading Tryouts 2015 Parent/Guardian Permission for Participation & Adherence to ELHS Cheerleading Tryout Guidelines, Rules & Consequences *This form must be notarized* I do hereby give permission for my child, to participate in ELHS Cheerleading Tryouts, realizing that such participation involves the potential for injury, which is inherent in all sports. I acknowledge that even with the best observance of the rules, injuries are still a possibility. On rare occasions, these injuries can be so severe as to result in total disability, paralysis, or even death. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the warning presented herein. I agree not to hold the school 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 Eagle s Landing High School Cheerleading Tryout Guidelines, Rules, and Consequences. As a parent, I agree to support the enforcement of these regulations. Should my child be chosen for any ELHS cheer squad, I understand that my child s place will not be established on any ELHS cheer squad until I have attended the Parent Meeting on March 26th, 2015 and signed the 2015-2016 ELHS Cheerleading Contract with my child. DATE PARENT SIGNATURE: I have read and the ELHS Guidelines, Rules and Consequences. As a squad candidate, I agree to abide by these regulations and consequences. I understand that if I am chosen for any ELHS cheer squad, my place will not be confirmed until I have attended the Parent Meeting on March 26th, 2015 and signed the 2015-2016 ELHS Cheerleading Contract with my parent/guardian. DATE STUDENT SIGNATURE: NOTARY: DATE:
Eagle s Landing High School Cheerleading Tryouts 2015 ELHS Cheerleading Cost Agreement *This form must be notarized* The cost of cheerleading will be handled through a 7-step payment plan. If your child is selected to be a part of the 2015-2016 squads, you will be responsible for all payments being made in full and on time. The final payment will be determined from the balance owed based on the equipment ordered for your child. Your child will be given a monthly statement with payments made and monies owed. If payments are not made on time then a cheerleader s equipment will not be ordered thus preventing them from participating in practices and/or games/competitions until full payment is received and equipment is ordered. Remember, we have scheduled fundraisers to help with program cost and ultimately keep your fees as low as possible. Required Payments: CASH, MONEY ORDER, or CHECKS made out to ELHS Cheerleading. Payment 1 Payment 2 Payment 3 Payment 4 Payment 5 Payment 6 Payment 7 Date March 13 th April 24 th May 22 nd June 25 th July 30 th Aug. 27 th Sept. 30 th Football / Competition Payments Ordering for Football / Competition Date Basketball Payments $150 $190 $170 $185 $105 $105 Choreography Camp Payment 1 March 13 th Camp Wear & Shoes No payments over Summer Break. 1 st month Team Training, Uniforms, Liner 2 nd month Team Training, Warm-Ups 3 rd month Team Training, Briefs, Book bag, Bows 4 th month Team Training, Athletic Fee, Relay for Life $120 or remainder of balance 5 th month Team Training, Cheer Fees, Winter Gear Payment 2 Payment 3 Payment 4 Payment 5 Payment 6 Aug. 4 th Sept. 4 th Oct. 2 nd Oct. 30 th Nov. 6 th $150 $100 $125 $130 $100 **If payment plan is an issue, please contact Coach Brown PRIOR to payment deadline. Remainder of balance Parent: I/We do understand that the cost for cheerleading is required for my child to participate in the Eagle s Landing High School Cheerleading Program. I have read the above estimations and agree to make all above payments in full before or on the dates due. I understand that all payments are non-refundable. Parent: I/We do understand that summer practice is mandatory for any competition/football squad members and that all Competition cheerleaders will attend cheer camp at Legion of All-Stars, Stockbridge on Monday, June 8 th to Friday, June 12 th, 2015. Parent: I/We understand that ALL parents and cheerleaders (regardless of squad) will be required to participate in ALL fundraisers. Student Name: Signed: (Parent or Guardian) Notary: Date: Date:
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