Tryout Requirements Candidates for the BRHS/ACMS Cheer Squad must meet the following requirements: Sign up with the cheer coach within a designated one-week period prior to tryouts. The parent or guardian and candidate must attend the required (mandatory) pre-tryout meeting. Have an overall 70 grade point average at the time of tryouts. Meet No Pass/No Play policy, which applies to cheerleaders. Must pass all four core classes each semester. (If you fail a core course either semester you are not eligible to tryout) Must have a record of minimal discipline problems. Students with two or more Class II offenses or any Class III infraction (as listed by the code of conduct) will be prohibited from trying out. Must attend the Tryout Clinic (TBA) and Mock Tryouts (TBA). Return all forms by the first day of clinic. All uniforms from previous year must be returned. All money owed from previous year must be paid prior to tryouts. Any student suspended from or quitting the BRHS/ACMS cheerleading program must have approval from the principal, athletic director, and cheer coach before being eligible to participate in the next tryouts. All cheerleaders must follow the Athletic Handbook rules and guidelines for all athletes. Clinic Tryout clinic will be taught by an outside source such as UCA, Spirit Event Coordinators, past or present college cheerleaders, outside cheer coaches, or cheer choreographers. A video of the tryout routines will be provided for all candidates through a download link via Dropbox. A DVD copy may be obtained if Internet access at home or school is not available to candidates. Outgoing cheerleaders (12 th and 8 th graders) will assist with cheer clinic and tryouts. The outgoing cheerleaders will learn the material on the day of clinic and will be available to assist the candidates at clinic during an open gym time. Open gym time will be provided for two evenings following the regular tryout clinic time. The Alexander City Board of Education will pay for any fees charged by the choreographers. Judges Judges from out of town will be secured with an outside source such as UCA, Spirit Event Coordinators, outside cheer coaches, or college cheerleaders. Diversity will be requested when securing these judges. The Alexander City Board of Education will pay for any fees charged by the judges. At the conclusion of the tryout/tryout phase, judges will submit score sheets directly to an accountant to be tabulated. Accounting & Monitoring of Tabulations An outside accountant, with no direct family ties to the candidates, will tabulate the scores. The Alexander City Board of Education will pay for any fees charged by the accountant. 1
At minimum, there will be two diverse community representatives selected by school administration to monitor tabulations and verify results of the accounting process. In the event of a tie for girls trying out, the cheer technique score will be used first to determine placement on the team. If an additional tiebreaker is needed, the second score to be used will be the toe touch score. If still yet another tiebreaker is needed, the third score to be used will be the dance score. In the event of a tie for boys trying out, the cheer technique score will be used first to determine placement on the team. If an additional tiebreaker is needed, the second score to be used will be the toe touch score. If still yet another tiebreaker is needed, the third score to be used will be the rhythm and timing score. Following tabulations, the accountant will provide the principal with a list of scores. Posting of Scores and New Squad The principal will post results on the evening of the tryout. The new squad will be posted on the gym door and on the school website. Tryouts A school administrator will be present throughout the tryout. Tryouts are closed to the public. During the tryout, a second attempt at performing a skill is allowed. If there is a second attempt at a tumbling skill, it must be the same skill or lower. Using a video to tryout is allowed in the case of an extreme injury documented with a doctor s excuse. The candidate must also provide a doctor s statement with a prognosis that the athlete will likely be cleared for participation by May 15 th. The cheer coach, principal, and athletic director must approve any video tryout opportunity. The candidate MUST provide any video footage submitted for tryout. Video footage must highlight the required skills in order for judges to award points appropriately. If an injured candidate cannot provide video footage for a tryout, the candidate CANNOT tryout. All video footage must be no more than 1 year old. The candidate s name may not appear on the video. The video must reach the cheer coach or athletic director 24 hours prior to tryouts. During the tryout process, candidates will be identified using an assigned number, without names being disclosed to judges, accountants, or monitors involved. Questions After Tryouts Questions or concerns following tryouts should be addressed first with the coach of the cheer squad, followed by the school principal, and then the superintendent of Alexander City Schools. 2
Scoring Criteria for BRHS Tryouts (GIRLS) I. Tryout Material: A. Cheer: (50 pts.) Knowledge of cheer, sharp motions, proper motion technique, timing of incorporation, voice inflection, loudness, may include back handspring and/or toe touch Precision/Technique: 20 points Inflection/Energy: 10 points Rhythm/Timing: 10 points Effectively leading the crowd: 10 points II. III. IV. B. Dance: (30 pts.) Rhythm/timing, spirit, smile, precision, sharp motions Fundamental Cheerleading Skills: A. Jumps: (30 pts.) Form, height, pointed toes, landing 1. Toe Touch 10 points 2. Pike 10 points 3. Candidate s Choice- 10 points (two of the same jumps - i.e. double toe touch or an additional jump) B. Gymnastics: (30 pts.) - Form 1. Standing Back Handspring -1 0 points 2. Standing Back Tuck - 10 points (two back handsprings up to 5 points) 3. Running Tumble Pass - 10 points (at least a two tumbling trick pass) Overall Presentation (10 pts.) A. Spirit and Enthusiasm: Personality, projection (good volume clear/crisp words), eye contact, smile, spirit, and ability to lead the crowd. B. Poise and Appearance: Eye contact, facial expression, smile, neatness, confidence and posture. C. Athleticism: Physical strength, agility, and stamina Leadership Qualities: (50 pts.) A. Grades (12 pts.) This will be based on a 4.0 scale. Each candidates GPA will be taken and multiplied by three (3) for a maximum of twelve (12) points possible. B. Discipline (6 pts.) Each candidate will receive six (6) points. For each discipline infraction, two (2) points will be deducted from these six (6) points to get their total points received. C. Teacher Recommendations - (12 pts.) Each candidate will get a recommendation from 3 core teachers. The evaluation will be based on a 4-point scale. (See attached form) All points will be added together from the three teacher forms for a total possible of 72. The total for each candidate will be divided by six (6) to get the total points received for a maximum of 12 points. D. Coaching Points - (20 pts.) The coach will award points based on attitude, attendance, behavior, work ethic, and leadership. (See attached form) V. TIES: In the event of a tie, the cheer technique score will be used first to determine placement on the team. If an additional tiebreaker is needed, the second score to be used will be the toe touch score. If still yet another tiebreaker is needed, the third score to be used will be the dance score. 3
Scoring Criteria for BRHS Tryouts (BOYS) I. Tryout Material: A. Cheer: (50 pts.) Knowledge of cheer, sharp motions, proper motion technique, timing of incorporation, voice inflection, loudness, may include back handspring and/or toe touch. Precision/Technique: 20 points Inflection/Energy: 10 points Rhythm/Timing: 10 points II. III. IV. Effectively leading the crowd: 10 points Fundamental Cheerleading Skills: A. Jumps: (30 pts.) - Form, height, pointed toes, landing 1. Toe Touch 10 points 2. Pike 10 points 3. Candidates Choice - 10 points (two of the same jumps or an additional jump) B. Gymnastics: (30 pts.) - Form 1. Standing Back Handspring - 10 points 2. Standing Back Tuck - 10 points (two back handsprings up to 5 points) 3. Running Tumble Pass - 10 points (at least a two tumbling trick pass) C. Stunts: (30 pts.) - Precision, Timing, Neatness, Athleticism 1. Chair 10 points 2. Toss Hands/Pop Off 10 points 3. Press up to extension/pop Off 10 points Overall Presentation (10 pts.) A. Spirit and Enthusiasm: Personality, projection (good volume clear/crisp words), eye contact, smile, spirit, and ability to lead the crowd. B. Poise and Appearance: Eye contact, facial expression, smile, neatness, confidence and posture. C. Athleticism: Physical strength, agility, and stamina Leadership Qualities: (50 pts.) A. Grades: (12 pts.) This will be based on a 4.0 scale. Each candidates GPA will be taken and multiplied by 3 for a maximum of 12 points possible. B. Discipline: (6 pts.) Each candidate will receive 6 points, for each discipline infraction 2 points will be deducted from these 6 points to get their total points received. C. Teacher Recommendations: (12 pts.) Each candidate will get a recommendation from 3 core teachers. The evaluation will be based on a 4-point scale. (Form attached) All points will be added together from the three forms for a total possible of 72. The total from each candidate will be divided by 6 to get the total points received for a maximum of 12 points. D. Coaching Points: (20 pts.) The coach will award points based on attitude, attendance, behavior, work ethic, and leadership. Form attached V. TIES: In the event of a tie, the cheer technique score will be used first to determine placement on the team. If an additional tiebreaker is needed, the second score to be used will be the toe touch score. If still yet another tiebreaker is needed, the third score to be used will be the rhythm and timing score. 4
Scoring Criteria for ACMS Tryouts (Girls Only) I. Tryout Material: A. Cheer: (50 pts.) - Knowledge of cheer, sharp motions, proper motion technique, timing of incorporation, voice inflection, loudness, may include back handspring and/or toe touch. 1. Precision/Technique: 20 points 2. Inflection/Energy: 10 points 3. Rhythm/Timing: 10 points 4. Effectively leading the crowd: 10 points II. III. B. Dance: (30 pts.) - Rhythm/timing, spirit, smile, precision, sharp motions Fundamental Cheerleading Skills: A. Jumps: (30 pts.) - Form, height, pointed toes, landing 1. Toe Touch 10 points 2. Pike 10 points 3. Candidate s Choice- 10 points (two of the same jumps - i.e. double toe touch or an additional jump) B. Gymnastics: (30 pts.) - Form 1. Standing Back Handspring: 10 points 2. Standing Back Tuck: 10 points (two back handsprings up to 5 points) 3. Running Tumble Pass: 10 points (at least a two tumbling trick pass) Overall Presentation (10 pts.): A. Spirit and Enthusiasm: Personality, projection (good volume clear/crisp words), eye contact, smile, spirit, and ability to lead the crowd. B. Poise and Appearance: Eye contact, facial expression, smile, neatness, confidence and posture. C. Athleticism: Physical strength, agility, and stamina 5
Varsity and Junior Varsity MEMBERSHIP Declaration of Squad Trying Out For o At the mandatory meeting before tryouts, the 10 th and 11 th grade girls will make a declaration to try out for JV/Varsity or they may choose Varsity only. o If they choose Varsity only and are not in the top 20 scores, they will not make a squad. Varsity Squad o 20 members (all females) o Up to an additional 6 males (Grades 9-12) o All varsity squad members will be from the 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grades. o Candidates must score 70% of the possible points (420/600) to make the team. If more than 20 candidates score a 70%, the top 20 scores will be chosen. o Males will be chosen based on points. They will need to score 70% of the possible points to make the team. If there are more than 6 scoring 70% of the points (420/600; total includes score for all three judges), the top six will be chosen. o No alternates Junior Varsity o 12 members (all females) o Females from the 9 th, 10 th grade, or 11 th grade o Candidates must score a 65% of the possible points (390/600) to make the team. If more than 12 candidates score a 65%, the top 12 scores will be chosen. Middle School MEMBERSHIP 16 members (all females) No alternates The 16 top scores will be chosen 6
Cheerleading Candidate s Name: BRHS Cheerleader Tryouts Teacher Evaluation Form Dear (Teacher): (Candidate) is trying out for BRHS Cheerleading. Please take a moment to complete the Student Evaluation below. Teacher evaluations of the candidate become part of their leadership points in their overall tryout score. Please do not give the form back to the student. They will not be allowed to see the evaluations. Please return the forms to the envelope in the main office by. Thank you so much for your time and effort! Sandi Woods BRHS Cheer Sponsor Please rank the following with 4 being the best: Attendance 1 2 3 4 Attitude 1 2 3 4 Behavior 1 2 3 4 Work Ethic 1 2 3 4 Leadership 1 2 3 4 Maturity 1 2 3 4 Comments: Teacher Signature 7
Cheerleading Candidate s Name: BRHS Cheerleader Tryouts Coach s Points Form Please rank the following with 4 being the best: Attendance 1 2 3 4 Attitude 1 2 3 4 Behavior 1 2 3 4 Work Ethic 1 2 3 4 Leadership 1 2 3 4 Comments: Coach s Signature 8
BRHS/ACMS CHEERLEADER TRYOUT PACKET 2018 9
Benjamin Russell High School Cheerleading Guidelines PURPOSE It will be the purpose of the BRHS/ACMS cheerleaders to uphold and promote school spirit, to develop good sportsmanship by example, and to support good relations in the school and community. VALUES OF CHEERLEADING Leadership and responsibility Physical fitness, coordination, healthy lifestyle Respect, courtesy, tolerance, self control Sportsmanship and citizenship Sports appreciation Self-confidence and communication Moral development and character TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS Candidates for the BRHS/ACMS Cheer Squad must sign up with the cheer coach within a designated one-week period prior to tryouts. Parent or guardian and candidate must attend the required (mandatory) pre-tryout meeting. Overall 70 grade point average at the time of tryouts No pass/no play policy applies to cheerleaders. You must pass all four core classes each semester. (If you fail a core course either semester you are not eligible to tryout) No major discipline problems. This includes Class II and Class III infractions as listed by the code of conduct. Suspension results in immediate dismissal from the cheer squad. Must attend: Tryout clinic (TBA), Mock Tryouts (TBA) Return all forms by the first day of clinic. All uniforms from previous year must be returned. All money owed from previous year must be paid prior to tryouts. Any student suspended from or quitting the BRHS/ACMS cheerleading program must have approval from the principal, athletic director, and cheer coach before being eligible to participate in the next tryouts. All cheerleaders must follow the Athletic Handbook rules and guidelines for all athletes. 10
TRYOUT CLININC Dates: TBA Mock Tryouts: TBA Practices are closed Tryout Material will be taught the first day of clinic by an outside source Out going cheerleaders will assist with clinic and mock tryouts. They will learn the material the first day of clinic and be available to assist the candidates during clinic and open gym. TRYOUTS Date: TBA Candidates must be at gym by 4:30 pm Clothes for tryouts black shorts (BRHS) or maroon shorts (ACMS), plain white top, plain white socks, tennis shoes, hair pulled back (ribbons are optional), and NO JEWLERY. Tryouts will be closed to public. 11
Scoring Criteria for BRHS Tryouts (GIRLS) I. Tryout Material: A. Cheer: (50 pts.) Knowledge of cheer, sharp motions, proper motion technique, timing of incorporation, voice inflection, loudness, may include back handspring and/or toe touch Precision/Technique: 20 points Inflection/Energy: 10 points Rhythm/Timing: 10 points Effectively leading the crowd: 10 points II. III. IV. B. Dance: (30 pts.) Rhythm/timing, spirit, smile, precision, sharp motions Fundamental Cheerleading Skills: A. Jumps: (30 pts.) Form, height, pointed toes, landing 1. Toe Touch 10 points 2. Pike 10 points 3. Candidate s Choice- 10 points (two of the same jumps - i.e. double toe touch or an additional jump) B. Gymnastics: (30 pts.) - Form 1. Standing Back Handspring -1 0 points 2. Standing Back Tuck - 10 points (two back handsprings up to 5 points) 3. Running Tumble Pass - 10 points (at least a two tumbling trick pass) Overall Presentation (10 pts.) A. Spirit and Enthusiasm: Personality, projection (good volume clear/crisp words), eye contact, smile, spirit, and ability to lead the crowd. B. Poise and Appearance: Eye contact, facial expression, smile, neatness, confidence and posture. C. Athleticism: Physical strength, agility, and stamina Leadership Qualities: (50 pts.) A. Grades (12 pts.) This will be based on a 4.0 scale. Each candidates GPA will be taken and multiplied by three (3) for a maximum of twelve (12) points possible. B. Discipline (6 pts.) Each candidate will receive six (6) points. For each discipline infraction, two (2) points will be deducted from these six (6) points to get their total points received. C. Teacher Recommendations - (12 pts.) Each candidate will get a recommendation from 3 core teachers. The evaluation will be based on a 4-point scale. (See attached form) All points will be added together from the three teacher forms for a total possible of 72. The total for each candidate will be divided by six (6) to get the total points received for a maximum of 12 points. D. Coaching Points - (20 pts.) The coach will award points based on attitude, attendance, behavior, work ethic, and leadership. (See attached form) V. TIES: In the event of a tie, the cheer technique score will be used first to determine placement on the team. If an additional tiebreaker is needed, the second score to be used will be the toe touch score. If still yet another tiebreaker is needed, the third score to be used will be the dance score. 12
Scoring Criteria for BRHS Tryouts (BOYS) I. Tryout Material: A. Cheer: (50 pts.) Knowledge of cheer, sharp motions, proper motion technique, timing of incorporation, voice inflection, loudness, may include back handspring and/or toe touch. Precision/Technique: 20 points Inflection/Energy: 10 points Rhythm/Timing: 10 points Effectively leading the crowd: 10 points II. Fundamental Cheerleading Skills: A. Jumps: (30 pts.) - Form, height, pointed toes, landing 1. Toe Touch 10 points 2. Pike 10 points 3. Candidates Choice - 10 points (two of the same jumps or an additional jump) B. Gymnastics: (30 pts.) Form 1. Standing Back Handspring - 10 points 2. Standing Back Tuck - 10 points (two back handsprings up to 5 points) 3. Running Tumble Pass - 10 points (at least a two tumbling trick pass) C. Stunts: (30 pts.) - Precision, Timing, Neatness, Athleticism 4. Chair 10 points 5. Toss Hands/Pop Off 10 points 6. Press up to extension/pop Off 10 points III. Overall Presentation (10 pts.) A. Spirit and Enthusiasm: Personality, projection (good volume clear/crisp words), eye contact, smile, spirit, and ability to lead the crowd. B. Poise and Appearance: Eye contact, facial expression, smile, neatness, confidence and posture. C. Athleticism: Physical strength, agility, and stamina IV. Leadership Qualities: (50 pts.) A. Grades: (12 pts.) This will be based on a 4.0 scale. Each candidates GPA will be taken and multiplied by 3 for a maximum of 12 points possible. B. Discipline: (6 pts.) Each candidate will receive 6 points, for each discipline infraction 2 points will be deducted from these 6 points to get their total points received. C. Teacher Recommendations: (12 pts.) Each candidate will get a recommendation from 3 core teachers. The evaluation will be based on a 4-point scale. (Form attached) All points will be added together from the three forms for a total possible of 72. The total from each candidate will be divided by 6 to get the total points received for a maximum of 12 points. D. Coaching Points: (20 pts.) The coach will award points based on attitude, attendance, behavior, work ethic, and leadership. Form attached V. TIES: In the event of a tie, the cheer technique score will be used first to determine placement on the team. If an additional tiebreaker is needed, the second score to be used will be the toe touch score. If still yet another tiebreaker is needed, the third score to be used will be the rhythm and timing score. 13
Scoring Criteria for ACMS Tryouts (Girls Only) I. Tryout Material: A. Cheer: (50 pts.) - Knowledge of cheer, sharp motions, proper motion technique, timing of incorporation, voice inflection, loudness, may include back handspring and/or toe touch. 1. Precision/Technique: 20 points 2. Inflection/Energy: 10 points 3. Rhythm/Timing: 10 points 4. Effectively leading the crowd: 10 points B. Dance: (30 pts.) - Rhythm/timing, spirit, smile, precision, sharp motions II. Fundamental Cheerleading Skills: A. Jumps: (30 pts.) - Form, height, pointed toes, landing 1. Toe Touch 10 points 2. Pike 10 points 3. Candidate s Choice- 10 points (two of the same jumps - i.e. double toe touch or an additional jump) B. Gymnastics: (30 pts.) - Form 1. Standing Back Handspring: 10 points 2. Standing Back Tuck: 10 points (two back handsprings up to 5 points) 3. Running Tumble Pass: 10 points (at least a two tumbling trick pass) III. Overall Presentation (10 pts.): A. Spirit and Enthusiasm: Personality, projection (good volume clear/crisp words), eye contact, smile, spirit, and ability to lead the crowd. B. Poise and Appearance: Eye contact, facial expression, smile, neatness, confidence and posture. C. Athleticism: Physical strength, agility, and stamina 14
MEMBERSHIP Varsity and Junior Varsity MEMBERSHIP Declaration of Squad Trying Out For o At the mandatory meeting before tryouts, the 10 th and 11 th grade girls will make a declaration to try out for JV/Varsity or they may choose Varsity only. o If they choose Varsity only and are not in the top 20 scores, they will not make a squad. Varsity Squad o 20 members (all females) o Up to an additional 6 males (Grades 9-12) o All varsity squad members will be from the 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grades. o Candidates must score 70% of the possible points (420/600) to make the team. If more than 20 candidates score a 70%, the top 20 scores will be chosen. o Males will be chosen based on points. They will need to score 70% of the possible points to make the team. If there are more than 6 scoring 70% of the points (420/600; total includes score for all three judges), the top six will be chosen. o No alternates Junior Varsity o 12 members (all females) o Females from the 9 th, 10 th grade, or 11 th grade o Candidates must score a 65% of the possible points (390/600) to make the team. If more than 12 candidates score a 65%, the top 12 scores will be chosen. Middle School MEMBERSHIP 16 members (all females) No alternates The top 16 scores will be chosen CHEER EVENTS (BRHS Only) VARSITY Selling all of the ads for the football program (Split money with Football team) Fundraising all year Annual Pancake Supper Drive 4 UR School (Twice a year) Car Wash All Football games including playoffs and spring game Quarterback Club Meetings (usually the first one MANDATORY) 15
Football Banquet Pep Rallies BRHS, Community-wide, Elementary schools, daycares, etc. Homecoming Parade Float Fly Fling Dance. hosted by cheerleaders Home Volleyball games/area and State playoffs Basketball games including playoffs Basketball Banquet Wrestling Matches including sectionals and state playoffs Spring Sports (signs and goodies to support Competition Community service (VA prom, pep rallies, Salvation Army ringing bell, Sun Fest.) Other duties needed Junior Varsity Selling all of the ads for the football program (Split money with Football team) Fundraising all year Drive 4 UR School (Twice a year) Car Wash Competition with Varsity All 9 th grade and JV Football games/varsity playoff games Sell programs at all home Varsity Football games Quarterback Club Meetings (usually the first one MANDATORY) Football Banquet Pep Rallies BRHS, Community-wide, Elementary schools, daycares,. Homecoming Parade Float with Varsity Fly Fling Dance..hosted by cheerleaders Volleyball games Basketball games 9 th grade and JV Spring Sports (signs and goodies to support Community service (VA prom, pep rallies, Salvation Army ringing bell, Sun Fest.) Other duties needed Cheerleading comes first. All cheerleaders are required to attend all cheerleading events including practice unless they have a doctor s excuse or excused by the coach. PRACTICE 2 weeks before camp - TBA 1 week summer camp TBA Games are held during school breaks 16
Practice will be held during school breaks Practice is mandatory. The coach must excuse any absences. Unexcused practices will not be tolerated. Practices are closed. CHEER DATES Uniform sizing TBA Camp Dance TBA Building clinics in the spring April; TBA May: TBA Camp Material June Uniforms and Appearance Uniforms are property of the BRHS/ACMS Cheerleading Program. They will be paid for through fund-raising. Each person is responsible for the care, the repair, and any changes in size of the uniform during the year. Wear uniforms only in conjunction with school events this includes the warm up suit, tryout t-shirts, camp outfits anything you get during the year. Keep hair out of face at all times. Wearing jewelry to practices or games is prohibited. All uniforms should be washed in cold water and hung to dry. No heat should be applied All cheerleaders are responsible to pay out of pocket for the clothes they keep - i.e. shoes, bras, bloomers, camp clothing, game day outfits, warm up suits. Cheer Conduct and Responsibilities A cheerleader: Shall cooperate with the captain, the coach, the game officials, and other squad members. Should be enthusiastic, prepared, and in command of the situation at all times. Must know the cheers, chants, and routines for all games and performances. Should take the responsibility of providing positive leadership both when cheering and when not cheering Must follow the safety rules as listed in the National Federation s High School Spirit Rules Book. 17
Should not eat, drink, or chew gum while practicing or cheering for a game. Should not leave the squad until the end of the game. Should promote good sportsmanship and school spirit through cooperation with other students, faculty, and administrators. Should plan pep rallies, draw and paint signs, contribute spirit ideas, and help control the attitudes of the crowd. Must maintain an overall grade point average of 70. Will be notified as early as possible about dates for which you will be required to cheer. Many times, however, it is not known exactly when events will be until the time arrives. YOU MUST MAINTAIN A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE AT ALL TIMES. You are committing yourself to cheerleading for one year. Attendance at scheduled events is MANDATORY. Acceptable excused absences are: 1. Illness with a doctor s excuse 2. Death in the immediate family Should an occasion arise that does not fall into these guidelines, a two-week notice must be given and will be considered for approval by the coach. Any time the coach feels that a member is uncooperative or unprepared to participate, the coach may place that member on restriction, restricting participation in any or all squad activities. However, the member must attend practices and functions during the period of restriction. All candidates will be expected to perform any skill that they perform at tryouts throughout the entire season. If a cheerleader is unable to complete the year for whatever reason they are still financially responsible for uniforms and any money owed. Any cheerleader who receives either a Class II or Class III discipline infraction may be permanently dismissed from the squad. Any cheerleader incurring such infractions will be required to have a meeting with the principal, coach, athletic director, and parent. The principal will have the final say on all permanent dismissals. Should always remember that their primary responsibility is to support the athletic program----go WILDCATS!!!!!!! Approved by the Alexander City Board of Education: November 18, 2014 Revised: January 19, 2016 Revised: January 19, 18