To Potential Cheerleaders and Parents: I would like to thank you for your interest in Westlake Cheerleading. Attached you will find the paperwork that will need to be completed and turned in no later than Wednesday, April 15th. If you do not have all of your paperwork completed and on file, you will not be permitted to participate in tryouts. Please carefully review all of the information included in this packet and feel free to contact me if you have questions. High School Cheerleading is a VERY demanding and time-consuming sport that begins in April and does not finish until March. At Westlake we take great pride in coaching our athletes to their absolute highest potential. While building personal skills in tumbling and cheerleading are important, we are most proud of the character, personal achievement, teamwork, commitment, and resiliency that our athletes gain while being a part of our program. Each student needs to seriously consider the amount of time, hard work and dedication involved with cheering for Westlake High School before deciding to try out for the team. Per GHSA regulations, you must have a minimum of a 2.5 G.P.A. (based on your cumulative G.P.A.) in order to be eligible for tryouts and participate in a sport. All 9th graders coming to Westlake must have a copy of your report card or transcripts attached to your paper work. Tryouts are CLOSED to the public; there will be no exceptions! Tryouts will be held on Friday, April 24th from 5:00PM - 7:00 PM. You must wear a plain white t-shirt, black shorts, white gym shoes, and white socks. Please have your hair pulled back off of your face, NO jewelry, NO artificial nails, and NO nail polish. The rosters for the 2015 2016 squads will be sent out by 11:59pm April 24th. A general expense sheet for participation on the team is also included in this packet. A more detailed account of expenses will be provided for those who make the team. Please read this packet carefully. It will be required that a Parent or Guardian sign and return the agreement sheet before you will be allowed to participate in tryouts. Please note that students and parents who make the team will need to attend a mandatory booster meeting on Monday, April 27th from 6:00 PM 7:00 PM. The mandatory payment of $300 is due to the school immediately after making team. Fees must be paid using Mypaymentsplus or by check or money order turned in to Coach Clark. An additional payment of $150 is due to the Cheer Booster at this meeting, to cover your camp deposit. We are looking forward to seeing you at tryouts. Please begin stretching, tumbling and getting into shape now! If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Coach Clark, clarkam@fultonschools.org. Cheers and smiles Ashley Clark
2015 2016 TRYOUT INFORMATION Cheerleading Tryout Schedule: Monday, April 20 th (Motions and Jumps) 4:00-6:00 PM Tuesday, April 21 st (Dance) 4:00-6:00 PM Wednesday, April 22 nd (Cheer and Chants) 4:00 6:00 PM Thursday, April 23 rd (Interviews) 4:00-6:00 PM Friday, April 24 th (Official Tryouts) 5:00-7:00PM. What do you wear to tryouts? During clinic days please wear comfortable, length appropriate black shorts and a white t-shirt. Dress as if you would dress for cheerleading practice. Shorts should be three inches long. Sports bras must be worn underneath shirts. No basketball shorts or pajamas. No denim shorts, jewelry, or artificial nails. Your hair should also be off your shoulders. On official try-out day, you will need to wear black shorts, a solid white t-shirt or tank top, white socks, and white shoes. Your hair should be off your shoulders, no jewelry, artificial nails, or nail polish. Please DO NOT wear any previous cheerleading or dance attire during tryout week. Selection of the cheerleaders will be based on the following: A cheer, 1 sideline chant (3 chants will be taught), and a dance that will be taught to you during the clinic. Jumps - A toe touch, a side herkie, and a front hurdler are required (descriptions and pictures of these jumps can be found on the UCA website.) Athleticism and physical fitness Scholastic achievement and eligibility Conduct Attitude, initiative, teamwork, leadership, work ethic, enthusiasm, and ability to be coached For those who make the squad: Work schedules, vacation, extracurricular activities, etc. should be arranged so the cheerleaders are at practice each day. These practices are IMPORTANT SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE WILL BE GIVEN OUT AFTER TRYOUTS.
2015 2016 TRYOUT CHECKLIST The following items should be turned in to the front office of Westlake High School no later than Wednesday, April 15th at 4:00 PM, but you may drop the packets off prior to this date. Please place packets in an envelope or folder with the cheerleaders name on the front. Ask Ms. Pickens to place the completed packet in Coach Clark s mailbox. DO NOT BRING PACKETS BY COACH CLARK S CLASSROOM DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. If any one of these items is missing, the student will be unable to participate in tryouts until the papers are submitted. Cheerleader Application Cheerleading Agreement o (Signed by student and parent/guardian) Financial Obligation Medical information sheet Physical o Must be signed by a medical professional o These are only valid for 1 year from the date the physical was received. Copy of Insurance Card 8 -Teacher Recommendation Forms o 6 must come from current teachers o 1 must come from most recent coach or sponsor (If you do not have a coach or sponsor that can complete recommendation form it can come from an additional teacher)
CHEERLEADER APPLICATION Basic Information Name: Email Address: Current Grade Level (2014-2015): Student #: Current School What team are you trying out for? Junior Varsity Varsity Football Varsity Basketball If you do not make Varsity, do you want your score evaluated for Junior Varsity? Yes No Personal Information Address: City: State: GA Zip Code: Home Phone: Athlete s Cell: Mother s Name: Best Contact #: Father s Name: Best Contact #: I live with: Best Email Contact:
2015 2016 Financial Obligation Below is a list of costs associated with Westlake Cheerleading for the 2015-2016 season. In addition to the list below, Cheerleaders and their parents will be asked to participate in various fundraisers throughout the year in order to help with additional costs that are paid for through the Westlake Cheerleading Booster such as spirit items for pep rallies, homecoming activities, choreography and music for competitive routines, competition fees, etc. 2015 2016 FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS 1. Athletic Participation fee: ($300.00) a. Due upon making the team 2. Camp fees: ($300.00) UCA Camp West Georgia 6/15 6/17 a. Varsity and JV will be attending camp a. Deposit due April 27 th ($150.00) b. Remaining balance due May 15 th ($150.00) 4. Optional Spirit Pack Items ($405.00) An itemized list of all costs pertaining to cheer will be distributed at the parent meeting on April 27th for those who make a team. Parents need to bring their checkbook to the meeting because certain items must be paid immediately. Payment plans can be arranged; however you must contact Coach Clark to discuss this! Cheerleader Signature Parent Signature
WESTLAKE CHEERLEADING CONTRACT Please take a moment and read carefully to ensure that you fully understand the expectations of Westlake High School Cheerleaders. After reading each item, both the prospective cheerleader and his or her parent will need to initial each item. (Athlete s initials) (Parent s initials) You are a STUDENT FIRST and an athlete second. We believe as Cheerleading program that all our athletes should strive for academic excellence in the classroom. Your education is your NUMBER ONE priority. SAFETY is of the utmost importance. In order to provide the safest environment we must all be working as a team and looking out for each other. While stunting you should be focused and serious. It is important to be aware of your surroundings when stunting and tumbling. You must follow the coach s or captain s instructions at all times. Failure to follow the established safety guidelines will result in possible suspension or dismissal from the team (at the coach s discretion.) All athletes are expected to comply with the rules set forth by the Fulton County School Board Student Code of Conduct and the rules mandated by GHSA. The rules associated with the student code can be found in the Fulton County Student Handbook, and the rules set forth by GHSA can be located at www.ghsa.net If an athlete has more than 3 unexcused absences during practices, games, and events. The first 2 infractions will result in interventions by the coach and the 3rd infraction will result in suspension and dismissal from the team. An excused absence is limited to mandatory school functions for a grade, death in the family, or contagious illness (doctor s note must be provided). Missing practice for any reason other than the three listed previously will result in an unexcused absence. Unexcused absences include but are not limited to: Too much homework/ studying, unable to find a ride, and/or work. If the athlete is injured or sick and not contagious, they are required to attend practice, not participate Any action deemed a serious violation that undermines the school or program warrants immediate dismissal. (OSS, Inappropriate Actions, any action unbecoming of a Westlake Cheerleader, etc.) Respect yourself, parents, teachers, administrators, coaches, teammates, and classmates AT ALL TIMES! Inappropriate displays of behavior from parents can also result in removal of athletes from teams. This applies in all situations. Such situations include, but are not limited to: practices, performances, and competitions. Profanity at school, during practices, games, events, or within community does NOT represent Westlake Cheerleading. Remember you are an ambassador for our school; please conduct yourself in a manner that represents our school in a positive light. I, (parent), and I, (athlete) understand, accept and agree to all of the terms and conditions within the Westlake High School Evaluation Packet. / / / / Parent/Guardian s Signature Date Participant s Signature Date
WESTLAKE CHEERLEADING MEDICAL INFORMATION Please take a moment to fill out the below information regarding your son/daughter to the best of your knowledge. Do you have any physical limitations? YES NO If yes, please list with explanation: Doctor: Phone #: Dentist: Phone #: Insurance Company: Policy #: Are you allergic to any medications? YES NO If yes, please list: Are you currently taking any medications? YES NO If yes, please list: Are you currently being treated for any injuries? YES NO If yes, please list:
WESTLAKE SENIOR OPT OUT FORM As an up-rising Westlake Senior cheerleader, you are viewed as a leader on this squad. Because of your previous experience and dedication to Westlake Cheer Program, are being provided the opportunity to opt out of tryouts. In order to opt out, there is a list of requirements that must be met. These requirements are: Must have been a Varsity Cheerleader for Westlake for 2 years. Must at least have a 3.0 or 85 GPA Must write a 1 page (12 point font, single space) essay on What it means to represent Westlake as a cheerleader?. Must have at least 1 letter of recommendation from a current teacher, Counselor, or Administrator. Must have a clean discipline record. Cannot have excessive unexcused absences. I choose to opt out of tryouts. I choose not to opt out of tryouts. I (parent), and I, (senior) understand, accept and agree to all of the terms and conditions for opting out of Westlake Cheer Tryouts. / / / / Parent/Guardian s Signature Date Participant s Signature Date
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORMS Teacher Signature Teacher Signature
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORMS Teacher Signature Teacher Signature
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORMS Teacher Signature Teacher Signature
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORMS Teacher Signature Teacher Signature