Belgrade High School Spirit Squad/ Stunt Team Tryout application 2015-2016 Cheerleading is a display of discipline, practice, dedication, determination, skill and athleticism. Tryouts: August 12 th -13 th 10am-1pm Final Tryout: August 14 th 10am-1pm Belgrade Special Events Center Contact info: mpeters406@gmail.com
The following information will be discussed further with the selected members at the meeting on Friday, August 14 th Practice Times: Official Mandatory team practices begin August 17 th. MSHA rules require 10 team practices before an athlete can cheer at a game. School year practices: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school. Times are TBD. Practices will run up to 2 hours. Morning conditioning will be discussed when the teams are chosen. Other information: Practices will include a warm up, cheers/dance perfection, stunting, and conditioning. Members of the Spirit Squad will be involved in all activities listed. The team will practice wearing black shorts with black spandex under shorts. The T-shirt/tank color will be set so the teams look uniform. (Colors will be white, black, grey, or green). The girls will be required to practice with their hair up and no jewelry on according to MHSA rules and regulations. Fundraising will be done throughout the season and all members will participate. Fundraising must be pre-approved through BHS. Non-school related fundraising can be done for camp but cannot be headed up but the coaching staff. Shoes, warm ups, etc. will be discussed when the teams are chosen. Please note: This is a new year and a new program. Because tryouts are so late in the year, we need all the practice time we can get to be fully prepared for the games ahead. There is potential to cut the week down to Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for practice. However, this will be discussed between the coaching staff and the teams at a later time.
Requirements for 2015-2016 Cheer/Stunt team 1. Member must maintain a 2.25 GPA to be eligible to cheer. 2. Activity fees must be paid in order to participate. The activity fee much be paid before the member is eligible to begin practicing. 3. MHSA athletic eligibility forms and sports physicals must be submitted. 4. Member must comply with attendance policy. 5. Member must comply with all rules and regulations of BHS expectations for Spirit Squad form. 6. Team members must comply with MSHA rules and policies as well as policies set by BHS. 7. Parents must sign expectations and emergency contact form. 8. Cheer and stunt team member may not be involved in another activity during the season they are cheering, they are however, encouraged to participate in other activities in the off season. 9. All member will be involved with fundraising and school related support activities. 10. Uniforms are property of the athletic department at BHS in addition to bags and some pompoms. These items must be checked in and out by staff before and after season. 11. Members will be responsible for purchasing: a. WHITE no show socks b. BLACK spandex (2inch inseam) c. White cheer shoes d. Hair bow (team will get matching bows) e. Possibly pompoms which will be ordered together f. Males will get white tennis shoes and white socks g. Additional items may come up through season and fundraising can be done to pay for some of these expenses. 12. MANDATORY practices begin August 17 th and attendance policy is put into action. Being a member of this team is a huge time commitment, it is very rewarding and will be a great experience but it does take dedication to the team. Please be aware as you plan your activities for next year.
Checklist for Tryouts Belgrade Spirit Squad member application Tryout essay Emergency contact information and parent agreement signed by guardian Important Tryout Information Tryout check in: o Wednesday, August 12 th at 9:45am o Belgrade Special Event Center Mandatory Tryout Clinics: o Wednesday-Thursday 12 th -13 th 10:00am-1:00pm o These clinics are closed to spectators o Belgrade Special Event Center Official Tryout: o Friday August 14 th at 10:00am o Applicants are free to go after their tryout o Again closed to spectators o Auditorium Requirements for Participation Tryout packet turned in: if signatures are needed they must be completed before participation Proper clothes: T-shirts or tank tops, shorts or workout capris, cheer or tennis shoes, no jewelry (including all piercings), and hair up in a ponytail and out of face. Applicant will wear designated colors on Friday(official tryout) Black shorts or workout capris Freshman wear a White T-shirt Sophomores wear Gray T-shirt Juniors wear Green T-shirt Seniors wear Black T-shirt White cheer shoes or clean tennis shoes
Belgrade High School Cheer/Stunt Team Application Name: Grade entering: Address: Phone: Date of Birth / / Cumulative GPA: Locker number: Parent/ Guardian Name(s): Parent/Guardian Address: Cheer Background: Gymnastics Background: Dance Background: Highest Skill Preformed: Stunting (circle your role or roles) Flyer/Base/Back spot: Tumbling: *****This is a year round commitment with the exception of girls participating in other sports (volleyball, basketball, etc.)******** IF you are participating in other sports. Circle the season you wish to be considered for: Varsity Fall/Winter JV Fall/Winter Mascot Fall/Winter
The Tryout Process 1. The tryout clinics (Wednesday-Thursday) will include learning the School Fight song, a sideline dance, and two short cheers. The applicants will perfect these along with jumps (a toe touch and jump of choice), kicks on each side, and tumbling over the two day clinic. 2. Returning athletes will perform an elevator with cradle dismount. 3. Male applicants will begin basic stunting techniques and strength exercises. They will also learn the School fight Song, and cheer words. 4. The newly taught material will be judged on Friday in front of a panel of judges and the BHS cheer staff. Tumbling is not required but can be done for bonus points during the tryouts. 5. The judges will score each applicant based on a scale given to them at the beginning of the Tryout. The final decision for the teams will be made by the coaching staff. These decision are FINAL and any question about the selection will be addressed the following Monday (17 th ). Those that are not offered a position are encouraged to work on their skills and tryout again. 6. Captains will not be chosen during these Tryouts. 7. The teams and alternates will be announced/posted on Friday, August 14 th after 3:00pm in the BHS lobby. Once selected the athlete is asked to formally accept their position in a MANDATORY meeting for both athlete and parent/guardian. This will take place on Friday evening, August 14 th at 5:30pm in the Auditorium. At this time they will complete expectations policy and get practice information/dates. ****Failure to attend this meeting will be an indication that the athlete is NOT accepting their position on the BHS Cheer team. ****
Please answer the following questions for the 2015-2016 BHS coaching staff: 1. What extra-curricular activities (school or other) do you plan on participating in next year along with the Spirit Squad? 2. Do you plan on working during the 2015-2016 school year while you are a member of the BHS Spirt Squad? (if so how many hours per week) 3. Your perception of cheerleading/ stunt team (what do you think cheerleaders do or are supposed to do?) 4. Your opinion on nutrition, fitness and safety as a part of cheer/stunt teams: 5. Any awards or honors you have received:
Tryout Essay Please type or neatly write the essay and turn in with tryout packet. New applicants please address these points in your essay: Why you want to be a Belgrade High School Cheerleader or stunt team member? Why you should be selected to be a member of next year s team? Your perceived strengths: What are the most important aspects of being on a cheerleading/stunt team to you? Returning applicants please address these points in your essay: Why would you like to continue to be a member of the Spirit Squad? Why you believe you should be selected to be a member again next year? Your perceived strengths: What are the most important aspects of being on a cheerleading/stunt team to you?
Emergency Contact Information and Parent Agreement Student Name: Address: _ Parent/Guardian Names: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Allergies/Medical Conditions: I, (parent/guardian) give my son/daughter permission to participate in the Belgrade High School cheerleading tryouts. I assume full responsibility for his/her physical condition during and after tryouts. I understand that cheerleading requires strength, agility, flexibility and coordination. The possible Risks of injury include; neck head, spine but are not limited to these injuries. By signing below, I recognize and assume responsibility for the risks associated with cheerleading/ stunt team. I am aware that if selected he/she will be responsible for payment for uniform items, sports physical, and activities fee. I understand that jobs and other extracurricular activities cannot interfere with the cheer season. As a member they will abide by MHSA rules and regulations as well as the BHS attendance and expectations policies. I understand that there is a financial obligation that comes with being a member of the squad. I am also aware that the time commitment to the team extends from the summer through the end of the cheer season. Parent/Guardian Emergency contact: Relation: Phone (home) (work) (cell)