Cary Grove High School ~POMS/DANCE TEAM~ 2017-2018 Clinics/Tryout Dates: Clinics: Tuesday, May 9 th and Wednesday, May 10 th 3:00-6:00pm (Upper Gym) Tryout: Thursday, May 11 th starting at 4:00-6:00ish Coaches Contact Information: Varsity Head Coach: Lana Bachta Lbachta@d155.org JV Coach : Lara Vetta Lvetta@d155.org
CGHS Pom/Dance Team Information The Cary-Grove Varsity and Junior Varsity Pom/Dance Teams are committed to excellence, while representing themselves, their school, their coaches, and their families with pride and class. We are a select group who act as a spirit squad and a highly competitive competition team. We cooperate with the school and the community to promote good citizenship and school spirit. As a team, we work to become better people, stronger dancers, reliable team members, and strong leaders. The following information has been prepared to acquaint you with the CGHS Pom/Dance Team Program. The coaches and administration would like you to know exactly what is expected of you, should you be selected as a member of this team. *WE ENCOURAGE ALL PARENTS AND CANDIDATES TO READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY!* 1. TRY-OUT CLINICS There will be TWO clinics held on Tuesday, May 9 th and Wednesday, May 10 th from 3:00-6:00 p.m starting in the Upper Gym. All forms must be completed and turned in to Coach Bachta on (or before) Tuesday, May 9 th by 3:30 p.m. or you will not be able to participate in the clinics. All candidates will learn TWO short routines as well as proper technique for leaps, turns, jumps, and tricks. Attendance is mandatory unless cleared by the coach. Attached is a checklist to help you prepare for the clinics. 2. TRY-OUTS Try-outs will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11 th in the Upper Gym. Each candidate will try-out with the same routines and will be judged by qualified coaches and/or experienced dancers. Those who make the team will be informed Thursday evening after tryouts by phone! Phone calls will be made to those who make the Varsity & JV Dance Team no later than 8:30p.m. 3. PRACTICE SCHEDULE Summer (June-August)- It is STRONGLY encouraged that dancers attend all practices when possible. We will practice 1-2 days/week (except camp week). We will have practices for team bonding, to practice/enhance skills, condition, learn choreography for competition routines, and prepare for UDA camp! SUMMER CAMP: This year Cary Grove Poms will attend the Universal Dance Association (UDA) summer camp held at Wheaton College-Wheaton, IL from 6/27-6/30. The cost will be about $370 per pom. This includes overnight amenities such as lodging and food, as well as intensive dance skills/technique classes/choreography taught all 3 days, descriptive feedback/awards given to individual dancers (and groups), teambuilding, and routines we can use for halftime performances. Attendance at camp is STRONGLY encouraged as this is a vital component of team building/bonding and learning new material for the season. We are hoping to compete in a home routine competition this year; therefore we will have practices before camp to prepare. Football Season (August-October)-Dancers will practice 2-3 days a week after school.
Exact days and times will vary depending on Varsity or JV & will be discussed at first meeting with both teams. Additional practices may be added from time to time as the team feels needed. We will perform at ALL home football games as well as be a part of all homecoming activities that week! Basketball/Competition Season (October- February)-Dancers will practice 3-4 days a week. Practices may be added from time to time as the team feels needed. For example, we will be having a dress rehearsal the day before each competition. We will perform at ALL home basketball games as well as compete in regional and state competitions held on Saturdays and Sundays. The amount of competitions as well as dates will vary depending on Varsity or JV level and will be discussed at first meeting for both teams. 4. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT Parent support of the Cary Grove Competition Pom/Dance Program is vital to the success of the team! We want to develop a strong CG Pom family amongst and between the Varsity and JV teams. Parents are encouraged to attend all games and competitions and will be asked to assist with fundraising during the season if needed. Parents will also be asked to host and/or contribute to a Pasta Party that we will be having the evening before every competition. This is to promote team bonding the night before as well as get a good meal (& rest) before a long day! 5. COST Breakdown of costs will be given at the first meeting but will be approximately $300 for the purchase of team shoes, socks, camp wear, team pants, competition apparel, and other apparel they would like to purchase as a team. New members will also need to purchase football shoes. If enough fundraising is done, competition uniforms as well as other apparel will be paid for by fund. This will all be discussed further at first team meeting. 6. COMPETITIONS These dates will be given and described in more detail at first team meeting. 7. CODE OF CONDUCT Once selected for the team, you will receive a copy of the Pom Code of Conduct with rules set forth by the coach and the Athletic Training Rules set forth by Cary Grove High School and District 155. It is your responsibility to abide by these rules. Furthermore, please know that attendance at all practices, games, and functions is mandatory. During your season, academics and Poms come first! 8. MANDATORY 1 ST MEETING for JV & Varsity Team 2017 A MANDATORY meeting for all Poms will be held once the team has been selected. Date, time, and place TBA. The meeting will be a chance to meet one another and to discuss camp, our first fundraiser, and practice/competition schedules. Feel free to direct any other questions you may have regarding the CGHS Pom program to Lana Bachta via email at Lbachta@d155.com CGHS School Rules and Policies
Please read through and review all the responsibilities and expectations required of you, and be sure you understand your role as Cary Grove Pom. Please also review the Cary Grove Athletic Code of Conduct located on the 8 to 18 athletic page (found on the CG website). All dancers must have a current Physical on file with the Athletic Department. You may not practice or participate until an updated physical is received. Register on 8 to 18 if you have NOT done so already! Dancers must be present in school at least 4 periods during the day in order to be eligible for practice or performances that day. Otherwise, it will be counted as an absence. All dancers must be passing 5 academic classes or 25 credit hours, in order to be eligible to participate in all Pom events. Your progress will be monitored and your coach will notify you if you fall below the mark. This may result in short term or long term ineligibility. When traveling to and from competitions, you must be on the bus with the squad. The only exception is when parents have signed the Travel Release form and received permission from the dean or administrator to transport their child to or from the event. Dancers are always encouraged to be involved with as many activities as they wish, but they must understand that if these other activities start to negatively affect their performance or attendance, changes must be made. This may mean being an alternate or sitting out of a game due to poor attendance or changing spot in formation due to lack of commitment. Dancers will receive notification before any action is taken. If a dancer has a conflict of any sort, they are to list it on the conflict sheet given to them at the 1 st meeting. If something comes up last minute they are to let their coach know ASAP and an excused or unexcused absence will be decided upon coaches discretion. Calendars will be given at the first Pom/Parent meeting so there will be plenty of time for dancers to let coaches know of conflicts that may arise. It is expected that dancers will attend all practices and performances unless previously discussed ( excused ) with coach ahead of time. DRINKING, SMOKING, DRUGS, AND MALICIOUS ACTS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!! POSESSION AND/OR CONSUMPTION OF DRUGS AND/OR ALCOHOL WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE CONSEQUENCES AS SET FORTH BY CARY-GROVE HIGH SCHOOL! VIOLATION OF ANY OF THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN LOSING ELIGIBILITY, BASKETBALL GAMES, AND/OR COMPETITIONS. POSSESION IS A VIOLATION. MAKE GOOD CHOICES AND BE SURE YOU ARE SURROUNDING YOURSELF WITH PEOPLE THAT MAKE GOOD CHOICES AS WELL! PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 3 FORMS AND TURN IN BY TUESDAY, MAY 9 TH CGHS Pom/Dance Team CLINIC Checklist
1. Register on 8 to 18, turn in all THREE forms (Application, Info, Survey). You can find instructions on how to register on 8 to 18 under the Athletics heading in the schedule, rosters, forms and other info tab. 2. All dancers must wear appropriate form-fitting dance clothes and shoes. Please do not wear any POMS t-shirts or gear for clinics or tryouts. Solid colored clothing is preferred. 3. Please wear appropriate dance footwear at all times during clinic and tryouts. All dancers must have some sort of shoe on their feet. No barefoot dancing and/or socks will be allowed. You will want a shoe that strongly supports your foot for routine & jumps (gym shoe) and a shoe to do turns and technique. 4. Hair should be neatly tied up and out of your face. Buns are preferred but not mandatory. 5. No eating or gum chewing is permitted 6. No jewelry will be allowed (piercings, rings, watches, etc.) 7. Be sure to bring water and/or snack. 8. Find a group of THREE to tryout and practice with. Your group will be coming up with some original choreography at the end of the routine so you need to be sure to practice with your group! If you need a group let me know! 9. Asking for help is strongly encouraged. If you don t understand something, be sure to ask for help from one of the leaders or coaches! 10. Come with a positive attitude prepared to learn, work hard, and HAVE FUN!!! GOOD LUCK! CGHS Pom/Dance Team TRYOUT Checklist Arrive no later than 3:15pm ready to check in, stretch, and run through routine with your group.
Have everyone in your group wear ALL BLACK (better to see all your skills as an individual and within the group) All dancers must wear appropriate form-fitting dance clothes and shoes. Please do not wear any POMS t-shirts or gear for clinics or tryouts. Please wear appropriate dance footwear at all times during clinic and tryouts. All dancers must have some sort of shoe on their feet. No barefoot dancing and/or socks will be allowed. You will want a shoe that strongly supports your foot for routine & jumps (gym shoe) and a shoe to do turns and technique. You will have time to change your shoes between routine and technique. Hair should be neatly tied up and out of your face. Buns are preferred but not mandatory. No eating or gum chewing is permitted No jewelry will be allowed (piercings, rings, watches, etc.) What we (coaches) are looking for. Hard workers that have a willingness to learn A good role model inside and outside of the classroom Lots of spirit, energy, confidence, and enthusiasm Showmanship and professionalism Proper dance technique and sharp, clear positions Flexibility (splits) Leaps (split, center, switch, switch center) Turns, both sides (doubles, triples, fouettes, changing spots) Various tricks (leg tilt, calypso, leg holds, turning disks, C-jump, switch center, etc.) POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND BIG SMILES!!GOOD LUCK! ~Coach Bachta and Coach Vetta~ Application for Pom/Dance Team Tryouts FORM 1 of 3 All candidates must bring all 3 forms completed to the first night of clinics on TUESDAY, MAY 9 th My child, has my permission to be on the Pom/Dance Team at Cary Grove High School. I understand that he/she must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the IHSA, the coaches, and the athletic director of Cary Grove High School. I understand that poms has a demanding schedule and that my child must be present for all practices, games, and
competitions. I understand that the violation of any rules or commitments may lead to temporary or permanent suspension from the squad. I understand that all forms attached must be turned in on the first night of clinics, Tuesday, May 9 th or my child will not be allowed to tryout. I understand that my child must attend all tryout sessions (unless excused by the coach) or my child will not be considered for a position on the team. I understand that I must be a student at Cary Grove High School in order to tryout. I understand that my child will be evaluated by qualified judges and coaches, and we agree to abide by the decision of these individuals. I understand that poms has costs that will be further discussed at the first team meeting TBA I understand that doing other activities during this time on Poms will be very limited due to busy schedule. I understand by the very nature of the activity that poms and dancing carries a risk of physical injury. No matter how careful the participant and coach are, the risk cannot be eliminated. The risk of injury includes minor injuries such as muscle pulls, sprains, dislocation and broken bones. I understand these risks and will not hold Cary Grove High School or any of its personnel responsible in the case of accident or injury at any time. _ / _ / /_ / Parent or Guardian Date Parent or Guardian Date I am interested in being on the Pom/Dance Team at Cary Grove High School. I understand the risks stated above. If selected, I promise to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coaches and the administration of Cary Grove High School. I promise to cooperate and follow the instructions of the captains and coach. Student Signature: Date: _ / _ / Year in school:
CGHS Pom/Dance Team Tryouts FORM 2 of 3 All candidates must bring all three forms completed to the first night of clinics on Tuesday, May 9 th. PLEASE PRINT (This information will be used to create a roster if you make the team) Last Name First Name Home Phone # Student Cell # Which number would you like us to call if you make the team? (Student Cell / Home ) Home Address Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Phone Number (Day) (Evening) Emergency Contact Name Relation Phone Number What year will you be NEXT year (please circle): Freshmen (9) Sophomore (10) Junior (11) Senior (12) I m interested in being on (please circle ONE only) Varsity Only JV only Either Team Please list dance experience and or classes you intend to take: Please list 2 positive qualities/traits that you could bring to the team: Explain why you would like to be on the CGHS Pom/Dance Team:
CGHS Dance/Pom Team Tryouts Teacher s Evaluation FORM 3 of 3 All candidates must bring all three forms completed to the first night of clinics on Tuesday, May 9 th. Student Name: Dear Faculty Member: Please take a minute to complete the following form as a consideration for the CGHS Pom/Dance Team tryouts for the 2017-2018 season. We are interested in looking at the academic progress and behavior of the student named above. Please indicate the student s grade and any additional comments regarding the student s behavior. Please be as honest as possible, or email Lbachta@d155.org with further considerations. We appreciate your time and effort! Thanks! Period/Course Grade Comments/Signature