Welcome Parents and Student Athletes! South Forsyth High School Cheerleading Try-out Informational Meeting

Welcome Parents and Student Athletes! South Forsyth High School Cheerleading Try-out Informational Meeting

Meet the Coaches Varsity Competition/Program Director: Shayla Brawner Asst. Competition/JV Competition: Andrea Bell Varsity Football Sideline/Asst. Competition: Amy Tillery JV Football Sideline/JV Competition Asst.: Melissa Connealy 9 th Football Sideline/Varsity Football Asst.: Katherine Warren Varsity Basketball Sideline: Rachel Groover JV Basketball Sideline: Ashley Fireall 9 th Basketball Sideline: Kendall Robinson

Try-out Dates Try-out Clinic Sideline Cheerleading: Feb. 22 Feb. 24, 2017; 4:00* 6:00 pm (Silver Gym) Try-out Clinic Competitive Cheerleading: Feb. 27 March 2, 2017; 4:00* 6:00 pm (Silver Gym) Try-outs ALL Cheerleading: March 3, 2017; 4:00* 10:00 pm (Silver Gym) *Rising Freshmen; 4:45pm Teams will be posted at the conclusion of all try-outs on March 3, 2017 on the school cheerleading websites.

Try-out Procedures Be on time and collect number upon arriving each day from the check-in table. Dress appropriately for cheerleading activities and secure hair away from the face. Students are not allowed to participate with finger nails over GHSA regulation (which is described as long enough to make indentions on hand when making a fist) or artificial nails. This is a safety concern and will be enforced all season. Student are not allowed to wear jewelry of any kindnecklaces, rings, earrings, nose-rings, bracelets, anklets, bellyring, etc. This is a safety concern and will be enforced all season.

Try-out Procedures Cont. Everyone must wear black shorts and a plain white, fitted shirt for the actual try-out on Friday, March 3! Participants should stay on task and remember the entire process is a try-out. Video taping or the use of electronic devices during the tryout clinic and try-outs is prohibited. Try-out clinic and Try-outs are closed sessions. This is a safety concern and will be enforced all season.

Eligibility Varsity Competition/FB Sideline 9 th -12 th graders, according to skill Varsity Sideline 11 th 12 th graders, according to skill JV Competition/FB Sideline 9 th 11 th graders, according to skill JV Basketball Sideline 9 th 10 th grade Freshmen Sideline 9 th graders

Available Spots Varsity Competition: 16 20 Varsity Sideline: 20 25 JV Competition/FB Sideline: 16 20 JV Basketball Sideline: 12 16 Freshmen Sideline: 12 16

South Forsyth Cheerleading Expectations Attend all choreography sessions. Participate in all fund raisers and community service activities. Maintain high academic standards and moral standards. Attend all games and practices. Participate in all pre/post-game activities and preparations. Participate in all play-off games regardless of holidays and All-star Cheerleading. Comply with All-star policy. Abide by Cheerleading Handbook and SFHS Student Handbook. If there are conflicts, the athlete should meet with the coach - in advance!

Requirements for Varsity Competition Cheerleading 8 minute mile run Cheer/Chant with skill incorporation Dance Consecutive Jumps (toe-touch, pike, and hurdler) with skill Tumbling Running tumbling minimum: Layout Standing tumbling minimum: Standing tuck Stunting advanced skills and dismounts

Approximate Cost Obligations Varsity Competition Cheerleading Estimated investment: $600.00 First Payment: $500.00 due May 1 st Payments include things such as: uniform usage fee, camp clothes, camp fees, shoes, bows, bloomers, booster club dues, bags, competition gifts, warm-ups, choreography, music, camp, competition fees, banquet, etc. This is an estimate and does not include Letterman Jackets or Private Lessons!

Date Obligations for Varsity Competition Cheerleading Try-out Clinic: Feb 27 March 2, 2017; 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Try-outs: March 3, 2017; 4:00 pm 10:00 pm Uniform fitting: Monday March 6, 2017; 4:00pm First comp booster meeting: March 6, 2017; 6:30pm Community Service: TBD Team meetings, weekly: Date TBD; 4:00 5:30pm Varsity Comp Skills Camp: June 5 6, 2017 @ UWG Choreography Camp: June 8 9, 2017 @ SFHS Summer Conditioning: 2-3 days per week; Dead Week June 30 July 9, 2017. Minicamps: June 19 22, 8am 1pm and July 17 20, 2017, 8am 1pm HOST Competition: October 21, 2017 with setup October 20 The athlete should meet with the coach to discuss all conflicts in advance.

Requirements for Varsity Football Sideline Cheerleading Timed mile run Cheer/Chant with skill incorporation Dance with skill incorporation Jumps (toe-touch, pike, and hurdler) Showmanship Tumbling Standing tumbling minimum: Standing tuck with poms Stunting Intermediate skills and dismounts

Approximate Cost Obligations Varsity Football Sideline Cheerleading Estimated investment: $500.00 First Payment: $400.00 due March 6 th Payments include things such as: sideline camp, uniform usage fees, shoes, bows, bloomers, warm-ups, spirit apparel, etc. This estimate does not include Letterman Jackets for Varsity, pregame meals, homecoming events, etc. Team members will be required to participate in all fundraisers organized by the coach to help offset some of the additional cost.

Date Obligations for Varsity Football Sideline Cheerleading Try-out Clinic: Feb 22 24, 2017; 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Try-outs: March 3, 2017; 4:00 pm 10:00 pm Uniform fitting: Monday March 6, 2017; 4:00pm First parent meeting: March 6, 2017; 6:00pm Community Service: TBD Sideline Camp: July 10 14, 2017 Sharon Springs Minicamp tentative: August 4-5, 2017 Picture Day: August 5, 2017 Practice/Conditioning: TBD Fundraiser: Fall 2017, Sheets Spirit Committee Meetings and Events: TBD Comp Region: November 4, 2017 Football Play-offs: TBD The athlete should meet with the coach to discuss all conflicts in advance.

Timed mile run Cheer/Chant with skill incorporation Dance Consecutive Jumps (toe-touch, pike, and hurdler) Tumbling Requirements for JV Competition/FB Sideline Cheerleading Running tumbling minimum: Round-off, backhandspring Standing tumbling minimum: back handspring, tuck preferred Stunting Intermediate skills and dismounts

Approximate Cost Obligations JV Competition/FB Sideline Cheerleading Estimated Investment: $700.00 First Payment: $400.00 due March 6 th Second Payment: $200.00 due May 1 st Payments include things such as: sideline camp, shoes, bow, practice outfit, bloomers, competition shirt, spirit apparel, choreography, music, transportation, competition gifts, uniform usage fee, etc. JV Team Members will be expected to participate in all fundraisers organized by the coach to help offset some of the cost. This does not include pre-game meals, Homecoming Events, or private lessons.

Date Obligations for JV Competition/FB Sideline Cheerleading Try-out Clinic: Feb 22 March 2, 2017; 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Try-outs: March 3, 2017; 4:00 10:00 pm Uniform fitting: Monday March 6, 2017; 4:00pm First parent meeting: March 6, 2017; 6:00pm Community Service: TBD Team meetings, weekly: Date TBD; 4:00 5:30 pm Summer Conditioning: 2-3 days per week; time TBD Dead Week June 30 July 9, 2017. Sideline Camp: July 10 11, 2017 @ SFHS Choreography Camp: July 12 13, 2017 @ SFHS HOST Competition: October 21, 2017 with setup October 20 Comp Region: November 4, 2017 Football Play-offs: TBD The athlete should meet with the coach to discuss all conflicts in advance.

Requirements for 9 th Football Sideline & All Basketball Sideline Cheerleading Timed mile run Cheer/Chant Dance Jumps (toe-touch, pike, and hurdler) Tumbling None Stunting basic skills and dismounts

Approximate Cost Obligations for 9 th Football Sideline & All Basketball Sideline Cheerleading Estimated investment: $500.00 First Payment $400.00 due March 6 th Payments include things such as: sideline camp, uniform usage fees, shoes, bows, bloomers, warm-ups, spirit apparel, etc. Team members will be expected to participate in all fundraisers organized by the coach to help offset some of the additional cost. This does not include pre-game meals, Homecoming Events, Letterman Jackets (Varsity ONLY), or private lessons.

Date Obligations for 9th Football Sideline & All Basketball Sideline Cheerleading Try-out Clinic: Feb 22 Feb 24, 2017; 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Try-outs: March 3, 2017; 4:00 10:00 pm Uniform fitting: Monday March 6, 2017; 4:00pm First parent meeting: March 6, 2017; 6:00pm Community Service: TBD Team meetings: Date TBD; 4:00 5:30 pm Sideline Camp: July 10 11, 2017 @ SFHS Spirit Committee Meetings and Events: TBD Competition Region: November 4, 2017 Football Play-offs: TBD The athlete should meet with the coach to discuss all conflicts in advance.

Parent Support Participate in fundraisers set by the coach Homecoming Preparations & Pre-Game Meals Attend Games & Competitions Provide Transportation when needed Serve on committees/volunteer We cannot continue to run a successful program without positive parent support and involvement!

Other Items of Interest Must pass 5 out of 7 classes for GHSA eligibility! Physical Form, Participation Waiver and Concussion Awareness forms are required to participate! Submit these forms in order - see page numbers! Complete ALL sections! Sign in INK! Coaches Evaluation, as applicable, and Teacher Evaluation as well as Online Application are also required to participate. ALL forms must be submitted to COACH BRAWNER BY 4pm on Feb. 16, 2017 in Room 644. This is a firm deadline.

Other Submission Instructions Coaches Evaluation Required for any cheerleader that has not previously cheered at SFHS. Preferably to be completed by a SCHOOL coach. Teacher Evaluation Must be completed by all teachers and submitted to Coach Brawner, Room 644, no later than Feb. 16, 2017 at 4:00 pm. Online Application Click HERE to complete the online application no later than Feb. 16, 2017 at 4:00 pm.

Closing Comments Varsity Sideline and Varsity Competition require hard work and dedication! No one is guaranteed a spot on any team even if you were on the team before. Each girl is judged individually on her skills. Picking the team is like putting together pieces of a puzzle. We are looking for well-rounded athletes for all teams. All decisions made by the Coaches are FINAL.

Save the Date! Cheerleading Try-outs Feb. 22 March 3, 2017! Packets Due Feb. 16, 2017