Parents and Potential Cheerleaders, MYERS PARK CHEERLEADING Thank you for your interest in trying out for the 2014 2015 Myers Park High School Cheerleading Program! Tryouts will be held on June 17 20, 2014. We are excited to begin gearing up for what is sure to be a great season filled with hard work, lots of fun, big goals, and new traditions. Our cheerleaders are some of the most visible students at Myers Park and in the community, and they are held to the highest of expectations and standards by our coaching staff. Cheerleaders who are selected for a team must make a substantial time commitment in order for our teams to run efficiently and successfully. Our cheerleaders support Myers Park High School athletics at all regular and playoff football and basketball games as well as competing on the regional and state level (both Varsity and JV teams). In this packet you will find the following documents: 2014 2015 Tryout Application 2014 2015 Parent and Cheerleader Permission Forms 2014 2015 Financial Commitments 2014 2015 Tryout Information, Expectations & Requirements Sample Tryout Score Sheet and Tumbling Point Ranges Varsity and JV Optional June/July Practice Schedule Varsity and JV Mandatory August Practice & Camp Schedule (If you already know you cannot make these mandatory August practices, please do not try out! We cannot make exceptions for absences in August. Our team will travel to camp and finish preparing for football season during this month. Everyone must be there). We HIGHLY encourage you to read through our Cheerleading Program Rules and Regulations Packet before you make the decision to try out. This packet is very detailed and explains all of the high expectations to which we hold each cheerleader and how we conduct our program. This packet can be found on both the Myers Park JV and Varsity Cheerleading Fall Sports websites on the right side of the page under the Cheerleading Forms section (link below). We fully believe that making the decision to tryout should be a family decision and not just the cheerleader s decision. Should your child make either the Varsity or JV team, the family is just as committed as the cheerleader is to helping our program run successfully all season. Please print and read all of the information in this packet carefully to be sure you and your cheerleader understand what will be expected of them before trying out. The documents listed below must be completed and returned at registration on the first day of tryouts (TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014) in order to be eligible for tryouts: 2014 2015 Tryout Application (Completely filled out by both parent/guardian and cheerleader) 2014 2015 Parent and Cheerleader Permission Forms (Signatures required from both parent/guardian and cheerleader) CMS/NCHSAA Eligibility Paperwork Packet (This packet is 11 pages long and can be found on both the Myers Park JV and Varsity Cheerleading Fall Sports websites on the right side of the page under the Cheerleading Forms section (link below) - Please read through everything carefully, there is A LOT of paperwork to fill out and sign. Please complete everything correctly and provide proper documentation where needed) JV Cheer Website: http://www.cmsathleticzone.com/page/show/800404-myers-park-jv-cheerleading-fall-2013- Varsity Cheer Website: http://www.cmsathleticzone.com/page/show/800299-myers-park-v-cheerleading-fall-2013- For questions, please contact Coach Karen Holmes or Coach Kristin Jones. We look forward to seeing you at tryouts in June! Thank you and good luck! Karen Holmes Director of Myers Park Cheer Program/Head Varsity Coach myersparkcheer@gmail.com Kristin Jones Head JV Coach jones.kristind@gmail.com
2014 2015 TRYOUT APPLICATION PARENTS & POTENTIAL CHEERLEADERS: Please read over this ENTIRE packet from start to finish! It is extremely important that you both understand the expectations and responsibilities of being a cheerleader at Myers Park High School. Once you have read through all of the information and completely understand the commitment required of you should you make a team, you will then need to complete this page and return it to the coaches on TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014 (the first day of tryouts). You cannot tryout without turning in this and all other required forms! NO EXCEPTIONS! CHEERLEADER INFORMATION Name: Street Address: City: Zip Code: Email: Birthday: Home #: Cell #: Grade Level for the 2014-2015 School Year (Please circle): 9 10 11 12 PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION- Please note next to contact info (father, mother or both) Name: Relationship to Student: Address (if different from above): Email: Home #: Cell #: Work #: Please list all of your previous cheerleading, dance, gymnastics or other related experience: Example: Cheerleader AG/Carmel 2 years (captain), Cheerleader at Charlotte Extreme for 4 years.. CHOOSE ONE: Please circle the stunting position that you have experience with & also list the hardest stunting skill you have performed successfully in that position. (If you are chosen for a team, you will be asked to perform the skill that you list. Please, be accurate and honest here). Best skill: Flyer Back Spot Main Base Side Base Please list all of the activities that you plan to be involved in outside of cheerleading. Include the meeting times for these activities. Example: All-Star Cheerleading Monday & Wednesday 7-9, Student Council Tuesdays 3-4 On the back of this sheet, please write 4-5 sentences about how you would represent Myers Park High School if you were selected as a cheerleader.
2014 2015 PARENT / CHEERLEADER PERMISSION FORMS My child, has permission to tryout for the Myers Park High School Cheerleading Program. I understand that he/she must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coaches, athletic director, and principal of Myers Park High School, and be present for all practices and games. I understand that all required forms must be completed and turned in by the first day of tryouts, or my child will not be able to tryout. I understand the procedures of cheerleading tryouts and I agree to abide by the final decision of the judges. I understand that beginning August 1, practices and camp are mandatory and my child will be in attendance. I understand all financial costs involved as stated in the 2014 2015 Financial Commitments section of this packet. I am fully aware that the MPHS Cheerleading Program is an August March season and that my child is trying out for cheerleading for the 2014-2015 football AND basketball seasons. Parent/Guardian Signature Date I,, am interested in being a cheerleader at Myers Park High School. I understand the procedure of cheerleading tryouts and I agree to abide by the final decision of the judges. I promise to cooperate and follow the instructions of the cheerleading coaches. If I make the team, I understand the dedication and time commitment that is expected of me and that school cheerleading will be a priority over other extracurricular activities. I understand that beginning August 1, practices and camp are mandatory and I will be in attendance. I understand that the MPHS Cheerleading Program is an August March season and that I am trying out for cheerleading for the 2014-2015 football AND basketball seasons. Student Signature: Date
2014 2015 FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS Cheerleading is an expensive sport, just like other sports at Myers Park. There are apparel and other program needs that are associated with our sport that simply must be met in order for our program to continue to grow and excel. The following is a list of items that will be purchased for this season. Prices are estimates at this time and are subject to change. Should your child make either the JV or Varsity team, the amount due is based on what your cheerleader needs to purchase for the season. If your child makes the team, we will discuss the process for ordering apparel and accessories at our cheerleader/parent kick-off meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 6:00PM. ALL VARSITY AND JV CHEERLEADERS MUST PAY FOR/HAVE THE FOLLOWING: Athletic Participation Fee: $200 ($100 due at the beginning of each football and basketball season) At the beginning of each season, pay by credit card online or write a check directly to Myers Park High School. See http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/athletics/pages/athleticparticipationfee.aspx for more information on payment or to receive a waiver if you qualify. 4-Day UCA Summer Camp @ Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, NC: $355 (Due by Thursday, June 26, check written out to The Mustang Club and given directly to Coach Karen or Coach Kristin) Weekly Private Tumbling Classes: ~$45/month for August, September, October, November only (Due at the beginning of each month, or full amount can be paid up front. Paid directly to private tumbling instructor). NEW 3 team bows (solid white, solid green, competition sparkle): $15 ($5 each) (Pay by cash or check written out to Karen Holmes and given directly to Coach Karen in exchange for 3 bows) NEW Silver Metallic Poms: $20 (Purchase via online team store) NEW Practice and Camp Attire (3 pairs of shorts/3 tops): ~$80 (Purchase via online team store) NEW October Pink Shirt: ~$20 (Purchase via online team store) **Team Warm-Up: ~$100 (Purchase via online team store) **Black AND white crop tops: $14 each (Purchase via online team store) **Black boy short spandex: Any style (Purchase on your own or via team store if you need them) **CLEAN solid white cheer shoes: Any style (Purchase on your own or via team store if you need them) **Black leggings: Any style (Purchase on your own or via team store if you need them) **Any cheerleaders who purchased the above starred items last season may choose to not purchase them this year if they are in good condition to keep costs down. First year cheerleaders can expect to have to purchase more in their first season since they are new to our program. Annual costs go down as your tenure increases with the team. There are also fun OPTIONAL items that can be purchased from our online Varsity and JV team stores. ADDITIONAL VARSITY AND JV FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS NCHSAA State Championship Competition Fee: ~$30 per cheerleader NCCCA State Championship Competition Fee: ~$30 per cheerleader
2014 2015 TRYOUT INFORMATION ALL paperwork must be turned in by Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in order to be eligible for tryouts. TYPE DATE TIME LOCATION Clinic Day Tuesday, June 17, 2014 *3:00PM 5:00PM MPHS Gym Clinic Day Wednesday, June 18, 2014 3:00PM 5:00PM MPHS Gym Clinic Day Thursday, June 19, 2014 3:00PM 5:00PM MPHS Gym Final Tryout Day Friday, June 20, 2014 10:00AM 2:00PM** MPHS Gym *You can begin arriving at 2:30PM on Tuesday, June 17 so that coaches can thoroughly double check that all paperwork has been turned in before we get started promptly at 3:00PM. **This is an estimated end time. Final tryouts may run longer or shorter depending on the number of athletes trying out; please be flexible. ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO TRYOUT? Myers Park High School Cheerleaders must: Meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the NCHSAA and CMS Be a current or rising student of Myers Park High School Maintain a quarterly GPA of 2.0 or greater (this will be checked during tryouts before selecting teams!) Have an attendance record of 85% or higher for the previous semester (no more than 13.5 absences in one semester allowed this will be checked during tryouts before selecting teams!) Turn in a tryout application and signed parent & cheerleader permission forms Turn in a proper and up to date physical form for the current year of participation Turn in all official NCHSAA and CMS documents needed before athletic participation TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS 1. Tryouts will be held in a fair manner conducive to allowing each athlete to show their best abilities and potential. 2. A tryout will consist of performing designated skills in front of judges in small groups. 3. Required skills that will be judged include Jumps, Motions, Cheer/Chant, and Cheer Dance. Cheerleaders must be able to execute a clean Round Off Toe Touch to be considered for a team. Cheerleaders may also demonstrate any standing and/or running tumbling skill they wish for bonus points, but this is optional. A list of score ranges for optional standing and running tumbling is provided for you in this packet. A 5-10 minute individual interview will also be conducted with each cheerleader during tryouts to get to know them a little better. A sample score sheet is provided in this packet for your reference. Potential cheerleaders will receive a score for each performed skill and then individual scores will be added together for a total score from each judge. Judges scores will be added together for a total overall score out of a possible 200 points. 4. All material necessary to try out will be taught at the Tryout Clinics on June 17-19. 5. Selection of the team will be based on point totals assigned by judges. 6. Acceptance of a candidate shall be on the basis of ability, the coaches agreement, acceptance of the team rules, and without prejudice to race, gender, ethnicity, or religion. CLINIC DAYS (JUNE 17-19): Group warm-up begins at 3:00PM each day. Potential cheerleaders will be taught a cheer dance, cheer, and chant during clinic days. Jump and motion technique will also be reviewed. Mats will be laid out for those who wish to practice standing
& running tumbling and the required Round Off Toe Touch. Individual cheerleader interviews will be conducted during these days as well. FINAL TRYOUT DAY (JUNE 20): Potential cheerleaders are to report to the gym by 9:30AM to give themselves ample time to warm up on their own. No formal group warm-up will be provided. Tryouts will begin promptly at 10:00AM and potential cheerleaders will perform material learned at the prior clinic days, as well as standing/running tumbling for judges in groups of 2-3. Potential cheerleaders will stay in the main gym lobby until their group is called into the main gym for their final tryout session. Given that judges may request call-backs, you must stay until all potential cheerleaders have completed their tryout. **CLINIC DAYS AND FINAL TRYOUT DAY ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC (no parents, friends, spectators etc.)** TRYOUT ATTIRE CLINIC DAYS Please come prepared to be physically active. Cheerleading shorts and t-shirts are recommended (please no denim or basketball shorts). Cheerleading shoes or athletic/running shoes should be worn. Hair must be pulled out of the face and into a ponytail. A bow may be worn. NO JEWELRY OR GUM. NO EXCEPTIONS. Bring plenty of water/sports drinks and healthy snacks. FINAL TRYOUT DAY All potential cheerleaders trying out must wear plain black shorts and a plain black tank top (please no denim or basketball shorts). There should be NO cheerleading references or logos anywhere on your clothing. Hair should be pulled out of the face and into a clean and neat ponytail. A solid white or green bow may be worn in the hair. LOOK POLISHED AND GAMEDAY READY! Cheerleading shoes or athletic/running shoes should be worn. NO JEWELRY OR GUM. NO EXCEPTIONS. Bring plenty of water/sports drinks and healthy snacks. TRYOUT RESULTS Results will be posted on the Varsity and JV cheerleading pages of the Myers Park High School Athletics website by 12:00PM on Saturday, June 21. Team placement will be posted by athlete name. Team announcements can be found at the following links: Varsity Team Announcement: http://www.cmsathleticzone.com/page/show/800299-myers-park-v-cheerleading- fall-2013- JV Team Announcement: http://www.cmsathleticzone.com/page/show/800404-myers-park-jv-cheerleading-fall- 2013- **If a cheerleader makes either the JV or Varsity team, please be available for the following: TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014 Cheerleaders ONLY: JV & VARSITY Apparel Fitting and Meeting 9:00AM 11:30AM (MPHS Gym) Cheerleaders and Parents: Kick-Off Meeting 6:00PM 8:00PM *We will be finalizing eligibility paperwork, going over team rules/expectations, sizing for apparel, going over apparel purchasing requirements, and submitting checks for UCA Summer Camp at these meetings so it is very important that you make arrangements to attend. If you cannot attend, you MUST be proactive and reach out to the coach to arrange for your camp check to be submitted and to receive information regarding ordering apparel. All mandatory apparel MUST be ordered online by Friday, June 27 in order for it to arrive in time for camp!
2014 2015 TRYOUT SCORE SHEET CANDIDATE #: CANDIDATE NAME: 2014 2015 SCHOOL GRADE: STUNTING POSITION: MAX POSSIBLE POINTS 15 15 CATEGORY SCORE JUDGES COMMENTS Jumps Execution/Height/Pointed Toes/Flexibility Motion Drill Wrists/Arms Placement/Strength 10 Required Tumbling Round Off Toe Touch 10 10 Optional Standing Tumbling Execution/Difficulty Optional Running Tumbling Execution/Difficulty 20 Cheer/Chant Words/Annunciation/Motions 20 Cheer Dance Technique/Rhythm TOTAL SCORE: - - /100
RANGE OF SCORES FOR REQUIRED TUMBLING SKILL 0-10 points Round Off Toe Touch RANGE OF SCORES FOR STANDING TUMBLING (OPTIONAL) 0-2 points Round Off or Cartwheel 0-3 points Back Handspring Front or Back Walkover 0-5 points Cartwheel - Back Handspring Toe Touch - Back Handspring 0-7 points Back Handspring - Back Tuck 0-8 points Cartwheel - Back Handspring - Back Tuck Cartwheel-Tuck 0-9 points Standing Tuck 0-10 points Toe Touch - Tuck Toe Touch - Back Handspring - Back Tuck Pike-Tuck RANGE OF SCORES FOR OPTIONAL RUNNING TUMBLING (OPTIONAL) 0-2 points Round Off or Cartwheel 0-5 points Round Off - Back handspring 0-6 points Round Off - Back Handspring - Back Handspring Round Off - Tuck 0-7 points Round Off - Back Handspring - Back Tuck 0-8 points Round Off - Back Handspring - Back Handspring - Back Tuck 0-9 points Round Off - Back Handspring - Layout Round Off - Back Handspring - X Out 0-10 points Round Off - Back Handspring - Full
OPTIONAL JUNE & JULY PRACTICE SCHEDULE TUESDAY, JUNE 24: JV & VARSITY 9:00AM 11:30AM (MPHS Gym/Field) IT IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU ATTEND THIS PRACTICE AS WE WILL BE SIZING FOR APPAREL! THURSDAY, JUNE 26: JV & VARSITY 9:00AM 11:30AM (MPHS Gym/Field) TUESDAY, JULY 8: JV & VARSITY 9:00AM 11:30AM (MPHS Gym/Field) THURSDAY, JULY 10: JV & VARSITY 9:00AM 11:30AM (MPHS Gym/Field) MONDAY, JULY 14: JV & VARSITY 9:00AM 11:30AM (MPHS Gym/Field) TUESDAY, JULY 15: JV & VARSITY 9:00AM 11:30AM (MPHS Gym/Field) TUESDAY, JULY 29: JV & VARSITY 9:00AM 11:30AM (MPHS Gym/Field) THURSDAY, JULY 31: JV & VARSITY 9:00AM 11:30AM (MPHS Gym/Field) **June/July practices are optional, but we highly encourage you to attend at least 50% of them as we will set football lines/stunt groups and begin learning material for football season. We don t want you to get behind! Team bonding activities will also be scheduled throughout the summer. They are not mandatory, but they will be FUN!! We re really looking forward to seeing how summer practices/events give the teams a chance to get to know each other so that we will go to camp and start football season as a strong FAMILY!**
MANDATORY AUGUST PRACTICE SCHEDULE **EVERYTHING IN AUGUST IS MANDATORY. IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THESE PRACTICES, PLEASE DO NOT TRYOUT! WE CANNOT MAKE EXCEPTIONS. AUGUST IS A VERY IMPORTANT MONTH FOR OUR TEAM!** FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 ST @ 6:30PM Mandatory Parent/Cheerleader UCA Camp Information Meeting FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST PRACTICE (UCA SUMMER CAMP) TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 FRIDAY, AUGUST 8: Great Wolf Lodge Concord, NC: If you make a team, you must commit to going to camp. There is no backing out and there are no refunds! Our season officially starts at camp and we go to camp as a TEAM! SECOND WEEK OF AUGUST PRACTICE NOTE: LOCATIONS ARE NOW TBD DUE TO GYM SPACE AVAILABILITY. STAY TUNED. MONDAY, AUGUST 11: JV & VARSITY 9:00AM 11:30AM (Location TBD) TUESDAY, AUGUST 12: JV & VARSITY 9:00AM 11:30AM (Location TBD) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13: JV & VARSITY 9:00AM 11:30AM (Location TBD) THURSDAY, AUGUST 14: JV & VARSITY 9:00AM 11:30AM (Location TBD) THIRD WEEK OF AUGUST PRACTICE MONDAY, AUGUST 18: JV & VARSITY 3:00PM 6:00PM (MPHS Gym/Field) TUESDAY, AUGUST 19: JV & VARSITY 3:00PM 6:00PM (MPHS Gym/Field) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20: JV & VARSITY 3:00PM 6:00PM (MPHS Gym/Field) THURSDAY, AUGUST 21: VARSITY 3:00PM 6:00PM (MPHS Gym/Field) FIRST HOME JV FOOTBALL GAME, 6:00PM vs. OLYMPIC FRIDAY, AUGUST 22: FIRST AWAY VARSITY FOOTBALL GAME, 7:00PM @ OLYMPIC FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL: WELCOME BACK! THIS IS THE TENTATIVE WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR. MONTHLY CALENDARS WILL BE HANDED OUT TO HELP WITH YOUR SCHEDULING. MONDAY, AUGUST 25: Varsity & JV Practice, 2:45PM 4:45PM (MPHS Gym or Field) TUESDAY, AUGUST 26: Varsity Practice, 2:45PM 4:45PM (MPHS Gym or Field) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27: JV Practice, 2:45PM 4:45PM (MPHS Gym or Field) THURSDAY, AUGUST 28: Varsity Practice, 2:45PM 4:45PM (MPHS Gym or Field) FIRST JV AWAY FOOTBALL GAME, 6:00PM @ ARDREY KELL FRIDAY, AUGUST 29: FIRST HOME VARSITY FOOTBALL GAME, 7:00PM vs. ARDREY KELL