Dear Students and Parents, Thank you for your interest in the DeForest High School Pom Pon squad. Attached you will find the following: Selection procedure and criteria Tryout application Parent permission form, medical release form, and student agreement form After reading all of this material and fully understanding the responsibilities required of your daughter, please COMPLETELY fill out and sign the appropriate forms and return them to DMS or DHS front office by WEDNESDAY, February 24, 2016. Failure to return all materials will result in your daughter not being able to participate in the practice sessions or tryouts. Being a member of the De Forest High School Pom Pon squad has many rewards and is a valuable experience they will remember for a lifetime. Additionally, your daughter will give pride and spirit to our school, students and community through their participation! An important and exciting part of being a member of the DHS pom squad is attending camp each summer. Girls who make the DHS pom squad are required to attend this 4 day, 3 night camp. This year s camp will be held at UW-Milwaukee on July 18th - July 21st, 2016. In preparation for camp, girls will be required to attend spring and summer practices. A spring and summer practice schedule will be handed out to all squad members at a parent/dancer meeting this spring. The approximate cost for each new member of the squad is $750.00. This includes camp, camp wear, shoes, tights, socks, dance pants, warm ups, hair bow, bloomers, and leotards. Each member of the squad will be given the opportunity to fund raise to help offset these costs. I am looking forward to an exciting season! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Suellen Kurt Pom Pon Coach 608-842-6600 skurt@deforestschools.org
Tryouts Selection Procedure and Criteria Tryout Practices for the 2016-2017 football and basketball pom pon squads will be held: Saturday, March 5th at De Forest High School South Gym from 9:00 am- 11:00 am Monday, March 7th from 3:45 5:30 at De Forest MIDDLE School 6/7 Gym Tuesday, March 8th from 3:45-5:30 at De Forest MIDDLE school 6/7 Gym TRYOUTS ARE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9th from 3:45-6 at De Forest MIDDLE school 6/7 Gym Members will be placed on the squad based on the criteria below: Practice participation and attitude displayed Performance/Skills: showmanship, confidence, effort, ability to learn, memory of routine, athletic ability/condition, cooperation, leadership, technique, and tryout application. The following skills will be a part of the 2016-2017 Season Tryouts: 1. Tryout routine The routine will be taught during the tryout practices. Girls will be evaluated on technique, motions and timing, memorization, enthusiasm and smile. 2. DeForest Pep The DeForest Pep is performed at all home football and basketball games. The DeForest Pep will be taught during the tryout practices. Girls will be evaluated on technique, motions and timing, memorization, enthusiasm and smile. 3. Dance Skills all skills will be taught at tryout practices Double turns High kicks Splits Toe touch/russian Leaps Axle Tryout attire: Candidates should dress in appropriate dance wear (ex. no jeans). All t- shirts should be fitted or tucked in and hair should be secured back. Appropriate footwear must also be worn (sneakers or dance shoes).
DHS Pom Pon Tryout Application Please print the following information clearly. Return to the DMS or DHS office by WEDNESDAY February 24, 2016. I would like to participate in the following pom pon season(s): Football Season Basketball season Both Football/Basketball Personal Information Name: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: City: Zip: Birth Date: Cumulative GPA: Current Grade Level: YOUR SCHOOL e-mail address: YOUR HOME e-mail address: Parent Information Mother s Name: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail address: Father s Name: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail address:
Medical Information *Medical information, including phone numbers and policy numbers must be filled out completely. Doctor: Dr. s Phone #: Dentist: Dentist Phone #: Insurance Company: Policy #: 1. Are you currently taking any medications? If so, please list: 2. Are you allergic to any medications? If so, please list: 3. Are you currently being treated for any injuries? If so, please list: 4. Do you have any ongoing, significant disease or chronic illness such as epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, chronic heart disease, or severe allergy? If so, please list: Skills Inventory
*Information in this section is for inventory purposes only. It will not be used to determine if a girl makes the squad. Only skills listed on page 2 will be judged at tryouts. Years of dance experience Where? Please circle all that you can perform consistently Double pirouettes High Kicks Axle Splits Leap Fouettes Toe Touch Switch Leap How would you rate your ability to learn and perform a new routine on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being not well and 10 being extremely well? Other Information 1. Are you currently a member or planning on becoming a member of any club, organization, or team requiring extra practice time during the football and/or basketball seasons? If so, please list: 2. List any honors you have received in school:
3. Are you going on a summer vacation? If so, when Please answer the following questions according to your desire to be a part of the 2014-2015 Pom Pon squad. Please give some thought to your answers. 1. Why are you trying out for the squad? 2. What do you feel is the purpose of the pom pon squad? 3. How will you contribute to the pom pon squad? Parent Permission for Pom Pon Tryouts has my permission to try out for the DHS Pom Pon Squad for the 2016-2017 season. I understand that she must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coach and be present for all games, practices, and competitions. I have read the rules and regulations. I understand that the violations of any of these rules may lead to temporary or permanent suspension from the squad. I understand that all forms attached must be completed by WEDNESDAY, February 24, or my
daughter will not be allowed to tryout. I understand that the coach and appointed judges will evaluate my daughter and agree to abide by the decision of the pom pon coach. I understand all costs involved as stated by the coach and that these costs are only approximate. I understand that if my daughter makes the squad and chooses later to quit the squad, she will be ineligible to participate for the remainder of the current academic year, as well as the following academic year. I will work with my daughter to support her decision to be a part of this program. Parent/guardian signature Date Medical/Insurance Release for Tryouts I acknowledge and recognize that hazards are present in athletic/pom pon participation and that injury may result. My signature authorizes DHS to obtain any emergency medical transportation or care that may become necessary in the course of athletic/pom pon activities and travel. Parent/guardian signature Date This medical release information is sufficient for tryout only. Student Agreement for Pom Pon Tryouts
I am interested in being a member of the pom pon squad at DeForest High School. I understand the risks and financial obligations as outlined in this packet. If selected, I promise to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coaches at DHS. I promise to cooperate and follow the instructions of the pom pon coach. I have checked the calendar and spoken to the coach about any potential conflicts. I understand that I am expected to attend all practices and events as scheduled by the coach, including spring/summer practices and camp. I understand that if I tryout and make the squad and choose later to quit the squad I will be ineligible to participate for the remainder of the current academic year, as well as the following academic year. Student Signature Date This form must be completed. Students will not be allowed to participate without a completed application/permission form.