Springfield High School Scarlet Line Overview and Expectations

Springfield High School Scarlet Line 2019-2020 Overview and Expectations MANDATORY Tryout Meeting: Monday May 6th @ 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Commons area Tryout Clinic: Tuesday May 7th & Wednesday May 8th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. *Please bring this packet with you and have it completed and ready to turn in by 4:00 p.m. the day of tryouts. Students will not be able to try out unless this is completed in full. * TRYOUTS: Thursday May 9 th @ 4:30 p.m. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. to get settled in. Be stretched and ready to begin tryouts by 4:30 p.m. Should the candidate make the 2019-2020 Scarlet Line Dance Team, there will be a MANDATORY fitting for the season held the Monday after tryouts directly after school from 3:30-4:30. Please read the entire packet. Do not sign or continue with tryouts if you are not 100% comfortable with the information included. The Springfield High School Scarlet Line program is designed to promote school spirit and to support all athletic teams at SHS. Members of the team are considered leaders of the student body. The way a member conducts him/herself in and out of uniform, in school, on social media and in the community directly reflects not only his/herself, but the entire program, coaches, SHS athletics and Springfield High School. The importance of making the commitment to the Scarlet Line Dance Team cannot be overemphasized. Members must perform at ALL home football and basketball games. The season begins after tryouts and ends at the conclusion of basketball season. It is a long season with various responsibilities that must be fulfilled to have a successful experience for all involved. These responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) treating all teammates, coaches, teachers, administrators, and spectators with respect, attending all practices, games and performance events, maintaining eligibility, and meeting the established financial obligations. Members are also expected to be in good health and physically able to maintain the demands of the Scarlet Line Dance Team. Every squad member is expected to participate at every practice and every game. Scheduled performances and/or volunteer events are mandatory and include: NDA Summer

Camp, Freshman Forward, football and basketball games, our annual youth dance clinic, SHS Pep Rallies, etc. Additional commitments are added at the discretion of the coach. Practices will begin in June after District 186 graduation. All dancers are required to attend summer practices during the week between the hours of 12:00pm-2:00pm. During the school year, practices will take place after school from 3:30pm 5:30pm Tuesday and Thursday. This is subject to change during busy times such as Homecoming, City Tournament, etc. Dancers will be informed of these changes in advance. It is important that your dancer is willing to make the time commitment required to be a Scarlet Line Dancer. Inappropriate behavior, failure to adhere to the District 186 Drug & Alcohol Policy, District 186 ineligibility, failure to meet the financial obligations, etc. will result in a meeting with coach and administration to discuss further action. If a dancer cannot maintain the expectations set forth by the team and the schedule, he/she will be released from the team. In an attempt to curb the financial obligations associated with Scarlet Line, the uniforms and poms are owned by Springfield High School. Dancers are assigned uniforms and poms for the year. If a dancer loses or damages an item, his/her family will be held financially responsible for the replacement. Members of Scarlet Line must maintain grades in compliance with the District 186 rules. District 186 Eligibility requires that a student has passed five academic classes with the previous semester as well as maintain passing grades in five academic classes during the performance season. The athletic office, as well as the coach(es), will monitor grades on a weekly basis. A student found ineligible will be temporarily removed from participation until grades improve. Selection of the team will be determined by the coach, with assistance from the panel of judges, using the following information: Tryout Scores Permission Form Academic Eligibility Teacher Recommendations (3) Application/Interview questions (1-2) Demeanor throughout the tryout process Candidates must demonstrate cooperation and enthusiasm, positive behavior and attitudes, respectful demeanor to coach(es) and peers, successful school attendance, and academic performance. Being a part of the SHS Scarlet Line Dance Team program is a special privilege. It comes with a lot of responsibility and commitment. Please take time to consider the expectations set forth prior to going through the tryout process. Contact me at SHSPoms@yahoo.com with any questions or concerns. Coach Caitlyn Kunz

2019-2020 SLDT Tryout Permission Slip I,, verify that my child (Guardian Printed Name) has permission to try out for the 2018-2019 SHS Scarlet Line Dance Team. If chosen as a member of the team, my student will accept the position given. Both my student and I, as his/her parent/guardian, recognize and accept the responsibilities entailed with the SLDT. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: commitment to adhere to calendar expectations, financial/fundraising obligations, academic and behavioral expectations, and respect for the coaching staff and teammates. In addition to the above expectations, I confirm my 2019-2020 SLDT candidate and I CURRENTLY live within Springfield High School s district boundaries and my candidate is ALREADY a registered student at SHS for the 2019-2020 school year. Lastly, I understand that failure to adhere to the 2019-2020 SLDT contract s expectations, obligations and responsibilities may result in my student s dismissal from the squad. Parent Signature: Date: Student Signature: Date:

Springfield High School Scarlet Line 2019-2020 Tryout Information Dates/Times/Locations: Tryout Clinic: Tuesday May 7 th & Wednesday May 8 th /SHS Commons Area/5:30-7:30 p.m. Tryouts: Thursday May 9 th /SHS Commons Area/Begins @ 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Note: *The coaching staff of the Scarlet Line Dance Team along with SHS Administration reserves the right to refuse a tryout or a position on the team to any person for reason of academic deficiencies or violations against District 186 s standards of conduct, past performances which dishonored the integrity of the program or SHS, or physical liability. *Transportation to and from tryouts are the responsibility of the student. *Tryouts are CLOSED to the public. Only SLDT tryout candidates will be permitted into the SHS Commons Area. *Returning members are not guaranteed a position back and determination will be based off of scores and previous years on the team. Submit these documents in the following order. You must have them turned in by the day of tryouts, May 9 th, or the student will be ineligible to tryout. 1. Tryout Permission Slip 2. Application 3. Clear Headshot 4. SLDT Contract Acknowledgment 5. Teacher Recommendations - 3 6. 2018-2019 Student Grades (Intranet/Cumulative Folders/Grades Tab/Grades/Print Page) Each applicant will be evaluated on the following: 1. Dance Routine Taught by Coach (30-45 seconds) memory & execution, technique within routine, performance ability, showmanship 2. Improvisation (any style) choreographed by the dancer 3 eight counts 3. Turns: right single & double pirouette 4. Leaps: jete, middle leap, calypso 5. Jumps: toe touch 6. Flexibility: splits (right, left, middle), leg hold 7. Kicks: low, medium, and high combination 8. Energy/spirit/sportsmanship 9. Academic standing 10. Two interview questions: confidence, projection, personality

TRYOUT WEEK BY DAY: Monday, May 6th ALL candidates with a parent/guardian MANDATORY 5:30-6:30pm Candidates and their parents will get a chance to meet the coach and be presented with team expectations and financial guidelines. If a student or parent does not feel 100% comfortable with these obligations, please do not move forward in trying out. Tuesday, May 7th ALL candidates 5:30-7:30pm Candidates will review technique required in tryout. Candidates will begin learning the dance routine. Attire: Black shorts with a red, black, or white shirt (no SLDT gear). Hair can be worn down or up but MUST be out of the dancer s face. Wednesday, May 8th: ALL candidates 5:30-7:30pm Candidates will review all learned material and finish routine. Candidates will get into tryout groups and choose their tryout time (finalized by coaches) to practice their performance for tryouts. Each tryout group is to contain at least one non-returning candidate. Coach will review the tryout procedures for Thursday and will answer any remaining questions. Groups will use the remaining portion of the clinic as an open workshop to practice their tryout - technique requirements and routine. Attire: Black shorts with a red, black, or white shirt (no SLDT gear). Hair can be worn down or up but MUST be out of the dancer s face.

TRYOUTS Thursday, May 9th: TRYOUTS ALL candidates Doors open at 4:00pm to stretch with Tryouts beginning promptly at 4:30pm with the first group. Tryouts are closed to ALL spectators. Candidates may be filmed during tryouts for identification and review purposes. During tryouts, the candidates will perform in groups of 3-4. Each dancer from the group will come in one at a time to perform their individual technique requirements and interview questions (1-2). Next, the group will come in as a whole to perform the choreographed routine followed by 3 eight counts of improv. Candidates will be chosen based on raw scores, as well as scores added from teacher evaluations. Any skill executed during tryouts will be expected during the season. Coaching staff will NOT be spotting any skills and any skill executed must be solid on a hardwood floor. Dancers must leave immediately after their tryout. Dancers will pick their tryout time the day before and transportation must be figured out prior to Tryouts. ATTIRE: Plain black top or leotard with black booty shorts. Hair should be pulled out of face with a clean look. Game ready make up. Rhinestone earring are allowed in ears only, all additional jewelry must be taken out. ROSTER POSTING Saturday, May 11th Final rosters will be posted by 9am, Saturday May 11th on the SHS Scarlet Line website and Scarlet Line facebook page. Rosters will also be sent via email to each dancer and their parent. If a candidate does not make it, their tryouts scores and critiques will be provided on a requested basis. Please do not bring up another candidate s tryout and focus on your own candidate s. Monday, May 13th MANDATORY FITTING If your candidate is chosen, a mandatory fitting will take place the Monday after tryouts directly after school (3:30pm). Our varsity rep will make this as quick as possible. Please wear a sports bra and spandex to try items on. A smartphone is required to choose your sizes/items through Varsity s new fitting app.

Springfield High School Scarlet Line 2019-2020 Application Full Name Home Address Birthdate Email Address Cell (Dancer) (Parent/Guardian) Grade: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Parent(s) Name(s) Street Address (if different from above) Parent Email Parent Cell Emergency Contact & Relationship Emergency Contact Phone Previous dance experience: Preexisting injuries: Other activities/employment: Explain why you want to be a member of the SLDT: How do you plan to manage school, SLDT, other responsibilities, and your social life?

HEADSHOT: Photo is used for identification purposes only. Please insert a clear headshot image. Keep in mind, any submitted photo will not be returned after tryouts. Dance Experience: Please check all of the following that apply. I can execute the following dance moves without assistance: Kicks (High kick, fan kick, tilted kick) Splits (right, middle, left) Turns (Single Pirouette, Double Pirouette, Triple Pirouette, Fouettes, Turns in second) Jumps/Leaps (Split Leap, Calypso, Toe Touch, Middle Leap, Spinning Disc) Extensions (Tilt, Leg Hold, Leg Turn) Specialties (Walk over, ariel, back hand-spring) Hip-Hop skills (head spring, kip up) None of the above What is the most technical skill that you can do without assistance?

Springfield High School Scarlet Line 2019-2020 Contract The purpose of the Springfield High School Scarlet Line is to promote school spirit and to support all athletics of Springfield High School. All rules and expectations are established to ensure the best representation of the SLDT program and Springfield High School. I. Teamwork a. All squad members have the responsibility to work together with respect and support. b. Dancers will respect their teammates, coaching staff, teachers, administrators, peers and the program at all times. Failure to do so will result in consequences. c. The SLDT requires ALL members to be on the floor or field at the same time in a coordinated performance. Teammates depend on one another to achieve success. All members must work together as a team. It is essential that EACH dancer puts in the work to do their part to help the team be successful. That includes but is not limited to bringing a positive attitude, being supportive and helping your teammates, practicing routines on your own time, and coming to games/practices mentally and physically prepared. II. Behavior a. Dancers will abide by the District 186 and team rules at all times. b. Dancers are to avoid situations that could cause embarrassment to themselves, their families, Springfield High School, and the SLDT program. c. Responsibility for behavior is part of being a Scarlet Line dancer, therefore, adherence to ALL school rules and the SLDT contract is expected and required year-round. III. Eligibility Policy a. All dancers are required to follow the rules and guidelines of the SHS handbook for academics. b. The eligibility policy is to be passing 5 of 7 classes while maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA. IV. Drug and Alcohol Policy a. All dancers are required to follow the District Drug & Alcohol Policy set by District 186. b. Failure to abide by this policy may result in permanent dismissal from the team. This will be decided by a meeting between the dancer, parent(s), coach and the Athletic Director.

c. It is important to remember as a member of the SLDT, a dancer is representing themselves, their coach, their team, and their school at ALL times. V. Financial Responsibilities a. Dancers are required to pay the $85.00 athletic fee before the first game and provide an updated physical. The only exception is for those who qualify for a fee waiver and you must re-apply each year. b. Dancers are required to purchase ALL required items. Anticipated expenses can be found on the 2019-2020 Financial Obligations handout. c. Failure to pay for items on time may prevent a dancer from participating at camp or for a game if that particular item is needed/being worn and has not been paid for in full. i. Camp is MANDATORY to attend. d. If a dancer is removed from the team or chooses to leave at any point in the year, no reimbursements will be made and payment for any outstanding dues will still be required. VI. Practice & Game Expectations a. It is the responsibility of each dancer to notify the head coach in advance of any absence or tardy from practice. This may be done by text, voicemail, groupme message or in person but not through a teammate. b. Practice Times: i. Summer practices will be at least 2 times a week and every dancer is expected to be in attendance. ii. During the school year, practice will be every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3:30pm-5:30pm. If there is a Tuesday game, practice will be Monday and Thursday. iii. Dancers will not have practice during finals weeks, the first week of winter break, or Spring break. iv. Additional practices will be added to prepare for city tournament. These practices may be during the 2 nd week of winter break and/or on weekends. Those dates will be provided in advance and all additional practices are mandatory. v. If practice is cancelled, the head coach will notify at least 24 hours in advance. vi. Dancers will be expected to arrive to games up to 3 hours prior to start time to practice and mark spaces on the field/court. These pre-game practices are mandatory and will be communicated before each game. vii. Due to added practices, it is recommended that families do not book travel during these high demand dates (07/01/19-07/19/19, 08/05/19-08/16/19, 12/30/19-01/24/20) c. Excused Absences: Include but are not limited to family emergencies, illness, school trips, and doctor s appointments.

VII. VIII. i. The head coach will make the determination whether an absence is excused or not. ii. Every effort should be made to schedule doctor s appointments to not interfere with poms. d. Unexcused Absences: Include car trouble, inability to find a ride, work, involvement in other sports and/or activities, day/weekend trips. e. If a dancer attends school, he/she is expected to attend practice. f. Dancers must be in attendance for the entire practice before each game to be allowed to perform. g. If for any reason a dancer misses practice, whether excused or unexcused, it is the responsibility of that dancer to learn what was missed and be prepared for the next practice. Game Day Expectations a. Dancers must attend at least a half day of school on game days to be eligible to perform. b. Excused absences for games ONLY include extreme illness, death in the family, or a school activity required for class. c. The head coach will provide the game day dress expectations the practice before a game. The dancer is expected to show up in a clean uniform with the specified hair and makeup requirements. This includes the correct warm-ups, undergarments, and shoes. If a dancer does not show up prepared, they will be benched from performing at the game. Fundraising Requirements a. All dancers will be required to participate in fundraising. Money raised will go towards the SHS Poms fund that pays for uniforms, off-sets costs of required purchases, special events, senior night presents, etc. b. If the dancer does not sell items or work at a fundraising event, a financial buyout is required to be made to the squad in lieu of participating in the fundraiser. Each fundraiser s buyout cost will vary depending on time, effort and number of participants needed. i. Ex: Cookie Dough Fundraiser, etc. c. If the event does not offer a buyout, the dancer must participate in the fundraiser (i.e. State Fair Parking, Kid Clinic, etc.). If they do not, they will be required to sit out the next 2 performances. d. Opportunities for personal fundraising will be made available on an if-needed and requested basis. Scholarships to help cover expenses are limited and on a first come, first serve basis. We do not always have scholarship donors so please take advantage of all fundraising opportunities.

IX. Garment Care a. Each dancer is responsible for the care, maintenance, and upkeep of his/her assigned SLDT garments and accessories; hand washing is preferred to preserve the uniforms. b. Dancers will be held financially responsible for the loss and/or damage (beyond normal wear and tear) of school owned garments and accessories. c. Dancers may NOT alter their uniforms in any way without the head coach s permission. d. All school owned garments must be returned at the end of each season clean and in good condition. X. Competition & Competitive Squads a. The SLDT will not always compete competitively. However, any dance competitions done outside of the dance team should meet any and all IHSA guidelines. XI. Appearance Guidelines a. The coach will designate each game day and event attire. All dancers are to follow accordingly. b. All dancers are expected to be in uniform in their appearance for all events when the SLDT wears their uniforms. c. Dancers are expected to have natural looking makeup and hair color, short nails and clean polished nails (no chips). d. All jewelry must be able to be removed for practices, games, and events. e. Hair must be pulled back from one s face for all practices. A secure ponytail is required unless the dancer s hair does not reach her shoulders, then it must be pulled back as much as possible. Game day hair will be determined by the head coach and will inform them the practice before. f. No visible tattoos allowed. XII. Community Service Requirement a. We are teaming up with Compass for Kids to give back to our community and help our team members gain great social skills. We will send at least half of our team each Wednesday after school to work with these kiddos. We will make a rotation calendar that requires girls to attend every other week. If for any reason a member cannot go, you must find someone to take your place. These kiddos love interacting with you and look up to you, and the more of the team we can get there, the better.

2018-2019 SLDT Contract Acknowledgement I have read the 2018-2019 contract agreement and agree my student will adhere to the continuous, revised and additional policies. Parent Printed Name: Parent Signature: Date: I have read the 2018-2019 contract agreement and will adhere to the continuous, revised and additional policies. Student Printed Name: Student Signature: Date:

2019-2020 Scarlet Line Tryout Teacher Evaluation Form (3 Required) C andidate: Next Year s Grade: School: Teacher: Course (Study hall not allowed): The above student has filled out an application in hopes of becoming a member of the 2019-2020 SHS Scarlet Line. Please rate this student on a scale of 0-5: 5 being the highest. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE STUDENT unless it has been placed in a sealed and labeled envelope. If there is any sensitive information included, middle school teacher may send the evaluations to Coach Caitlyn Kunz via the inter-school mail or at SHSpoms@yahoo.com. This evaluation is counted as 90 points of each candidate s 200-point cumulative tryout total (per judge). We are looking for candidates who will represent our school and our program with honor, pride, and dedication in athletics, academics, and overall demeanor. Please give honest and serious consideration when evaluating the candidate. Please return this evaluation as soon as possible. Failure to have evaluations turned in or incomplete gives the candidate a zero. Thank you so much for your time. ( Possible points per element is 5 points; 5 being the highest) 1. Attendance/Punctuality: 0 1 2 3 4 5 2. Prep & Daily Effort: 0 1 2 3 4 5 3. Respect for Peers: 0 1 2 3 4 5 4. Respect for Authority: 0 1 2 3 4 5 5. Honesty & Integrity: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6. Demonstrates Positive Leadership: 0 1 2 3 4 5 (i.e. does the right thing) Actual grade last quarter: Points earned: /30 Do you consider this candidate a role model and good representative for SHS and the Scarlet Line Dance Team? Please explain why or why not? Teacher Signature: Date:

2019-2020 Scarlet Line Tryout Teacher Evaluation Form (3 Required) C andidate: Next Year s Grade: School: Teacher: Course (Study hall not allowed): The above student has filled out an application in hopes of becoming a member of the 2019-2020 SHS Scarlet Line. Please rate this student on a scale of 0-5: 5 being the highest. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE STUDENT unless it has been placed in a sealed and labeled envelope. If there is any sensitive information included, middle school teacher may send the evaluations to Coach Caitlyn Kunz via the inter-school mail or at SHSpoms@yahoo.com. This evaluation is counted as 90 points of each candidate s 200-point cumulative tryout total (per judge). We are looking for candidates who will represent our school and our program with honor, pride, and dedication in athletics, academics, and overall demeanor. Please give honest and serious consideration when evaluating the candidate. Please return this evaluation as soon as possible. Failure to have evaluations turned in or incomplete gives the candidate a zero. Thank you so much for your time. ( Possible points per element is 5 points; 5 being the highest) 7. Attendance/Punctuality: 0 1 2 3 4 5 8. Prep & Daily Effort: 0 1 2 3 4 5 9. Respect for Peers: 0 1 2 3 4 5 10. Respect for Authority: 0 1 2 3 4 5 11. Honesty & Integrity: 0 1 2 3 4 5 12. Demonstrates Positive Leadership: 0 1 2 3 4 5 (i.e. does the right thing) Actual grade last quarter: Points earned: /30 Do you consider this candidate a role model and good representative for SHS and the Scarlet Line Dance Team? Please explain why or why not? Teacher Signature: Date:

2019-2020 Scarlet Line Tryout Teacher Evaluation Form (3 Required) C andidate: Next Year s Grade: School: Teacher: Course (Study hall not allowed): The above student has filled out an application in hopes of becoming a member of the 2019-2020 SHS Scarlet Line. Please rate this student on a scale of 0-5: 5 being the highest. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE STUDENT unless it has been placed in a sealed and labeled envelope. If there is any sensitive information included, middle school teacher may send the evaluations to Coach Caitlyn Kunz via the inter-school mail or at SHSpoms@yahoo.com. This evaluation is counted as 90 points of each candidate s 200-point cumulative tryout total (per judge). We are looking for candidates who will represent our school and our program with honor, pride, and dedication in athletics, academics, and overall demeanor. Please give honest and serious consideration when evaluating the candidate. Please return this evaluation as soon as possible and by Wednesday, May 8th. Failure to have evaluations turned in or incomplete gives the candidate a zero. Thank you so much for your time. ( Possible points per element is 5 points; 5 being the highest) 13. Attendance/Punctuality: 0 1 2 3 4 5 14. Prep & Daily Effort: 0 1 2 3 4 5 15. Respect for Peers: 0 1 2 3 4 5 16. Respect for Authority: 0 1 2 3 4 5 17. Honesty & Integrity: 0 1 2 3 4 5 18. Demonstrates Positive Leadership: 0 1 2 3 4 5 (i.e. does the right thing) Actual grade last quarter: Points earned: /30 Do you consider this candidate a role model and good representative for SHS and the Scarlet Line Dance Team? Please explain why or why not? Teacher Signature: Date: