SOBRATO HIGH SCHOOL CHEER MISSION STATEMENT The Sobrato Cheerleading Team is an academic-athletic team with focus on: 1. Showing school pride in the SHS campus, athletics, events, students, and faculty. 2. Being role models and ambassadors in the eyes of the school and community. 3. Continuing to grow academically and being alive in learning. SQUAD COMPOSITION Varsity Cheer: Max. of 25 Members Junior Varsity Cheer: Max. of 25 Members ATTENDANCE AND TIME COMMITMENT Membership of the Cheer Team demands time, loyalty, unity, dedication, and commitment. Before trying out, please consider this. All appointments and work schedules MUST be made around practices and games NO EXCEPTIONS. Excused absences include the following: Religious commitments Family Emergencies Illness with a doctor s note or Guardian email morning of practice. Guardians must contact the coach(es) 24 hours in advance of missing a practice/game or the morning of student missing a school day. NO STUDENT TEXT MESSAGES. We will be implementing the 3 strikes rule for our cheerleading team this year. Any unexcused absence= 1 Full Strike 3 Tardies= 1 Full Strike 3 Strikes= Removal from the team. CHEER CAMP UCA Cheer Camp is mandatory! When? August 1 - August 4 Where? UC Santa Cruz Why? Build skills and relationships! How much? $450
CODE OF CONDUCT 1. Your behavior, good or bad, is a reflection of the whole team and school. 2. Cheerleaders are expected to have a Growth Mindset. 3. Under no circumstance will negative attitudes be tolerated. 4. Cheerleaders will conduct themselves in a respectful manner. 5. Under no circumstance will any cheerleader show any public displays of affection with a significant other while in any SHS cheer uniform. 6. Cheerleaders will under no circumstances be in possession or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. 7. All cheerleaders must dress within the Sobrato High School dress code. 8. All cheerleaders will be in full participation of spirit dress days. 9. There will be no phone use at practice/games unless otherwise specified. 10. Each team member is responsible for bringing their full uniform to each game (full uniform, bow, cheer shoes, poms, and full warm up) any missing piece will result in the rest of the team not being able to wear said piece. 11. Jewelry and gum are prohibited during practice and games. Any and all jewelry must be removed before the start of any practice or game. 12. Athletes who miss half or more of a school day are not eligible to attend that day s practice and is the guardians AND athlete s responsibility to notify the coach(es) before practice. 13. Athletes who suffer injuries or illness must consult a doctor within 24 hours. If injury or illness hinders or limits an athlete s performance and/or practice capabilities, that athlete will be required to provide a doctor s note outlining the specific limitations. Injured athletes are still expected to attend all events and practices. 14. All minor injuries must be reported to the coach(es) immediately. 15. Fingernails must be kept at a natural length. NO FAKE NAILS. If a cheerleader has acrylic nails, they (and their stunt group) will NOT be allowed to stunt. 16. All students are required to dress out at all practices in athletic attire athletic shoes must be worn at practice at all times. Camp clothes will be used as practice attire. ACADEMIC STANDARDS 1. Sobrato High School cheerleaders are to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Failure to reach this are grounds for academic probation ( benched until the next quarter). 2. Any cheerleader with lower than a 2.5 GPA may be asked to fill out progress reports at the discretion of the coach(es). 3. Cheerleaders who have been placed on academic probation two times in one season will be dismissed from the team.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT 1. All cheer families are asked to participate in fundraising for the team. 2. Guardians shall not override any rules or regulations. If there is a problem, please contact the coach(es) ASAP. 3. Transportation Families will be responsible for setting up carpools to and from away games. Sobrato High School rules state that no student shall drive themselves to or from any away sporting event. 4. Boosters Families are encouraged to become Boosters members Free admittance to all games & it raises money for cheer! Guardians will be asked to sign up to attend at least one Boosters meeting to represent cheerleading ESTIMATED EXPENSES The cost of cheer expenses will be roughly $1150 for each new cheerleader. This includes camp tuition and all practice attire. Expenses will be split up into 6 payments. Some payments will be made to ASB Some payments will be due ONLINE via the Varsity Payment Portal Orders CANNOT be cancelled once the order has been placed. NO REFUNDS after orders are placed. PAYMENT SCHEDULE When? Where? Why? How Much? May 10 Sue Baynes (ASB) Camp Deposit $200 May 24 Sue Baynes (ASB) Rest of Camp $250 May 31 Sue Baynes (ASB) Bows & Shorts $75 June 14 Varsity.com Camp Clothes & Shoes TBA (Approx. $250) July 5 Varsity.com Uniform (New Members Only) TBA (Approx. $175) July 19 Varsity.com Warm Ups & Poms TBA (Approx. $200) If you have any concerns about payments, please contact the coach(es) as soon as possible. Arrangements can be made! UNIFORM Cheerleaders WILL be able to wear their full uniforms to school as long as they follow the school s dress code. All returning cheerleaders will be asked to bring their skirt to fittings on May 10th for approval. Returning cheerleaders that would like to donate used uniform pieces for other members in need will be very much appreciated! : )
TRYOUT ELIGIBILITY 1. Before trying out for the Sobrato High cheer team, cheerleaders must have: a. A valid physical form for this year b. Paid off balance from previous year(s) c. All paperwork turned in (see checklist) 2. Cheerleaders may NOT participate in any other winter/fall sports or activities that would conflict with the cheer schedule. 3. Candidates selected to be a member of the cheerleading team are expected to make a commitment for the full cheerleading year. 4. Any cheerleader who voluntarily quits the team before the end of the cheerleading year will not be eligible to tryout the following year. TRYOUT INFO 1. Tryout Practices will be held from 4:30-6:30 on April 11, 12, 18, 19, and 25 in either the small/back of the gym or the dance room. 2. Official Tryouts will be on April 26th in the dance room. 3. Results will be posted on Monday, May 1st at 5:00pm Team Practice will begin in July. Time and place to be announced. When turning in your Tryout Packet, please attach: Signed Application Form Signed Contract Form Grade Check Form Copy of OFFICIAL Semester 1 (or Trimester 1) Grades Teacher Evaluation Form In sealed envelope Recent headshot of applicant This will not be returned. Only the applicant should be in the photo. Pre-Authorization Forms from Sobrato Athletic Department - Sports Physical and Consent Form
- SOBRATO CHEERLEADING CONTRACT FORM - I, as well as my guardian(s) have read and understand the contract that has been provided for the 2017-2018 cheerleading season. By signing this contract I am agreeing to ALL the terms above. Student Name (print) Student Signature Guardian Name (print) Guardian Signature Coach(es) Signature
- SOBRATO CHEERLEADING TEAM APPLICATION FORM - CIRCLE ONE: JV CHEER VARSITY CHEER MASCOT Student s Name: Guardian s Name(s): Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: ( ) Work Phone: ( ) Student Cell: ( ) Guardian Cell: ( ) Date of Birth: / / Age: Grade Next Year: 9 10 11 12 Guardian Email Address(es): Student Email Address: Description of cheer, dance, and/or tumbling experience: MEDICAL INFORMATION: Medical Problems/ Allergies/ Medications: Emergency Contact (must be 18 years or older): Name: Relation: Cell Phone Number: Work Phone: Health Insurance Company: Policy #: I have read the tryout packet information thoroughly, understand all that is required to be a Sobrato Cheer Team Member, and have permission to try-out for the Cheerleading Team. Guardian Signature: Date: / / Student Signature: Date: / /
- SOBRATO CHEERLEADING TEACHER EVALUATION FORM - Cheer Team Candidate: Grade: 8 9 10 11 Evaluating Teacher: Teacher s Subject: Would this candidate make a good cheerleader? Please explain. Please rate candidate from 1 5 (5 being the highest) in these areas: 1. Attendance 1 2 3 4 5 2. Respect for authority 1 2 3 4 5 3. Respect for peers 1 2 3 4 5 4. Effort / quality of work 1 2 3 4 5 5. Honesty and integrity 1 2 3 4 5 Total Points: /25 Is there any reason why you would not recommend this student for the Sobrato High School Cheer Team? If so, please explain. Additional Comments: Teacher s Signature: Date: / / Please return this form to the cheer candidate in a sealed envelope. This must be received NO later than April 26, 2017 by 3:30pm. If this evaluation is not turned in, it will negatively impact candidate s score. Thank you for your honest input in regards to this candidate.
- SOBRATO CHEERLEADING GRADE CHECK FORM - Cheer Candidate: School: Current Grade: 8 9 10 11 Subject Teacher Current Grade Comments Date English Math Science Social Studies (or elective) PE (or elective) Elective