2018-2019 Rampart High School Hip-Hop Team Information/Try-out Packet
Dear Hip-Hop Candidate, Thank you for your interest in becoming a Hip-Hop dance team member! Hip-Hop is a competitive performance dance team and is sanctioned as a sport under the Spirit category by CHSAA, the governing body for high school athletics in the state of Colorado. It is a two season sport running from August to March. In order to be prepared for the fall competition season, there will be a summer camp before the school year begins. Hip-Hop takes a lot of dedication, members will not be able to participate in other fall or winter team sport teams or other major activities such as marching band or fall plays. However, many of our athletes participated in spring sports and activities. We field one Varsity Hip-Hop Co-Ed Team open to both boys and girls. If selected, there are certain personal, academic and financial obligations that a dancer and his/her parents must assume in order to be eligible, to participate, and to remain on the team. This packet is a pre-registration packet, which includes paperwork needed to secure a position on the 2018-2019 Rampart High School Hip-Hop Dance team. Parents & Hip-Hop candidates: Please review all information in this packet and return the completed and signed forms as soon as possible. Students may not try out if they forms are not received prior to the beginning of tryouts on Tuesday, April 17 th. Throughout our documents, any references to coaches include the choreographer. The packet includes the following: 2018-2019 Tryout Check-list & Information Hip-Hop Important Dates Hip-Hop Constitution Process for sharing concerns Hip-Hop Application If you received this packet in printed format, the Athletic Registration forms should also be attached. Current 8 th graders trying out MUST complete the paper version of the athletic registration forms. Current RHS students MUST complete the Athletic Registration ON LINE. If you received this packet electronically, please check for another PDF document containing those forms. If you are a transfer/out-of-district student you made need additional forms let me know. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions. Leeann Pope Cornett leeann.cornett@asd20.org 719-234-8983
2018-2019 Tryout Checklist To be eligible to try out for the Rampart High School Hip-Hop team, each candidate must submit the completed forms PRIOR to tryouts on Tuesday, April 17 th. They may be submitted to: Mrs. Cornett in the Room 220 at RHS, the Rampart Athletic Office in the Tech Wing, or brought to tryouts on April 17 th. Completed Application Packet o Tryout Application Packet containing: Constitution Contract and Waiver Photograph & Video Release Form Lettering and Conduct Form A copy of the candidate s unofficial transcript o Can be printed off Infinite Campus o Be aware that if a candidate is currently Academically Ineligible (2 or more Fs), it is highly unlikely they will be selected for the team. 2018-2019 Athletic Registration Packet (either in hard copy or completed on line) A current physical on file in the Athletic Office Please meet all requirements and complete all forms and submit as soon as possible. Failure to complete requirements will result in the inability to tryout. Tryout Clinics and Tryout dates: All interested students are expected to attend ALL clinics dates and tryouts! Mon., April 16 th 5-5:30 pm Informational Meeting for potential members with parents. Room 220 Tues., April 17 th 4-7 pm Tryout Clinic Commons Wed., April 18 th 4-7 pm Tryout Clinic Commons Thur., April 19 th 4-5pm Tryout Clinic Commons Thur., April 19 th 5:30pm-9pm Tryouts Racquetball Courts Tues., April 30 th 4:15-5:15pm Welcome Meeting for ALL team members and parents! The Tryout Clinic will take place in the Rampart High School Commons. The Tryout Clinic will consist of three practices; potential team members will learn 2 new pieces of choreography and will be given a small homework assignment. In order to be fully prepared for tryouts, potential team members need to attend all tryout clinics. During the tryout process, there will be a panel of judges. Tuesday, April 17 th thru Thursday, April 19 th : Dress comfortably in shoes and clothing in which you can dance (plain t-shirt and black leggings are preferred). Hair must be pulled back off the face Absolutely NO jewelry (includes: earring, bracelets, nose rings, belly-button rings, sub-dermal jewelry, etc.) No gum, eating or chewing while on the dance floor. Bring a water bottle. Bring a snack/meal, we will have a break period. Be prepared to dance and learn choreography for the duration of the tryout clinic.
No spectators are allowed. On Thursday, we will break all candidates into groups of two for the actual Tryouts. At the conclusion of ALL tryouts, each candidate will meet individually with the judging team and will be informed on whether they make the team. The tryout process is very lengthy, please plan on being at Rampart until 9:00pm. We are specifically looking for dancers who can compete on a Varsity level dance team. We prefer candidates with a dance background and/or natural dancing ability. No one is guaranteed a spot on the team regardless of teams they have been on in the past. If you do not make the team, we encourage you to enroll in hip-hop dance classes at a local studio and tryout in the future. If you or your parents have any questions regarding why you didn t make the team, please contact Leeann Cornett - and please wait at least 24 hours following tryouts. Tryout Evaluation Criteria & Selection Guidelines The following areas will be evaluated both during the tryout clinic and tryouts in no particular order: Ability to successfully execute a ground pose Ability to learn choreography Ability to freestyle and self-choreograph Ability to bring special skills and hip-hop moves Ability to follow instructions Ability to be coached Ability to work well and mesh with other team members Eye contact & facial expression Self-confidence Athletic ability Attitude Spirit, enthusiasm and energy
Hip-Hop Important Dates April 16 th 5:00pm Information meeting for parents & potential team members April 17 th 19 th 4:00pm Hip Hop Clinic and Tryouts April 30 th 4:15pm Welcome to the Team meeting for parents & team members $100 team fee deposit due and Sizing Appointment May 9, 2018 Remaining team fees due ($200.00) August 5-6 & August 12-13 Saturday/Sunday Summer Camp Clinic-RHS 10-5 all days August 7 th $95.00 Athletic Registration fee due to Athletic Office and fall registration completed ONLINE Aug/Sept TBD Garage SALE (team fundraiser) August TBD Fall Sports Assembly Sep 8 th Elitch Gardens Spirit Fest competition Sep TBD Homecoming Assembly Oct 6, 2018 Fall TBD Fall TBD Thursday, Nov 15 th Friday, Nov 16 th Saturday, Nov 17 th Dec TBD Dec 8 th Dec-Mar 2019 March 2019 March 2019 RamJam Clinic (team fundraiser) Dance competition possible Nuggets pre-game performance (exhibition and team fundraiser)-possible Multi-Cultural show Multi-Cultural show (during school) Rampart Craft Bazaar Concessions (team fundraiser) Winter Sports Assembly CO State Spirit Competition (tentative date) Basketball season performance at all home games and home playoff games Xi Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Step, Dance and Talent Competition End-of-Year Banquet Every effort is made to keep the calendar on the Rampart High School Athletics Hip-Hop page current, please check there for all updates. Please check go to: Rampart Athletic page - Fall Sports - Hip-Hop: http://www.asd20.org/schools/rhs/info/athletics/pages/hip-hop.aspx *Athletic fees may be lower if you are on Free/Reduced lunch or have multiple Rampart students enrolled in sports. However, the Hip-Hop Team Fee must be paid by all team members.
RAMPART S HIP-HOP CONSTITUTION The role of a hip-hop dance team member is to be a representative of one s high school and a student athlete. A Rampart Hip-Hop dance team member should consider him/herself a positive role model both in and out of uniform. Every member s job is to promote school spirit and develop a sense of good sportsmanship among students. Anyone who attends Rampart High School from 2018-2019 and can commit to the terms of this constitution is eligible to be a Hip-Hop dance team member. Competitive/Varsity Team will consist of no less than 4 members. It will be comprised of students ranging from freshman to seniors. This team will dance at Basketball games, school events, competitions and other performances as required. Practices will take place at Rampart High School after school 2-4 times per week during both the Fall and Winter Sports seasons. Responsibilities of a Rampart Hip-Hop Member All team members must perform at all scheduled games, events, assemblies, competitions, etc. as assigned by the coaches. All team members must arrive at the appointed time to any assigned event unless otherwise specified by the coach. All team members will remain at any game, event, assembly, competition, etc. until its conclusion and/or dismissed by the coach. All team members must dress the same for each performance. All team members are required to pay the Team Fee. All team members are expected to fundraise to help with expenses for additional gear. If a team member does NOT participate in a fundraiser for any reason, the team member will be assessed a $150.00 fee in exchange for working. All team members are expected to stretch and warm up before practice begins. Practices Practices will be held after school as determined by the coaches. All practices will end within three hours of their start time minus break times. All team members will dress out for practice in leggings and dance shoes. NO street clothes! Conditioning/stretching will be completed before practice begins. Attendance is mandatory for all practices. ABSENT from school: NO practice/no performance! If there is an emergency and one cannot attend practice, please contact the coach BEFORE practice. Special assignments from choreographer must be learned prior to next choreographer sessions. Practice uniforms will be assigned for each day of the week. NO jewelry of ANY kind may be worn during practices. Non-dance team members/spectators may NOT attend practices. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Bring a snack or meal for break times. Cell phone use is only allowed during break times.
Conduct In or out of uniform, a Hip-Hop dance member is expected to behave in a manner befitting a representative of Rampart Attitude is everything insubordination of any kind will not be tolerated. A conference with dance member, parent, coach and Athletic Director will be requested if necessary. A dance member may be benched/removed from the team for the following: o Out of uniform on performance day o Any behavior that could be detrimental to the squad (i.e.: ISS, OSS, grades, detention, discipline issues) o Tardy to a scheduled event o Missing practices with no notice o Missing practice prior to a game/performance will result in no performance o Failure to learn choreography All athletic department policies and procedures apply to the Hip-Hop Dance program and its members. Causes for Removal Smoking, drinking alcohol, and/or substance abuse in or out of uniform. Please see Athletic Department rules. If this type of behavior is suspected a conference will be requested with squad member, parents/guardian, coach and administrator. Such behavior will not be tolerated. Poor scholastic standing. Passing grades are expected. Academically ineligible students will be suspended until grades are improved. Academic ineligibility for two grading periods in a row can result in dismissal. Insubordination of any kind: being disrespectful to team members, fellow students, captains or coaches. Inability to perform routines. Lettering Policy A Varsity or JV letter can be earned if a Hip-Hop dancer attends scheduled practices, events, performances and competitions. Anyone who quits or does not fulfill this terms of this contract will not receive a letter for the year. Final lettering determination will be at the discretion of the coaches. Team members will need at least 75 points to earn their Varsity letter: Practice Participation 1-10 points Other competitions 1-10 points/per competition Fundraising Activities 1-10 points/per event Varsity BB Games Choreography 1-25 points Coaches discretion 1-10 points Jewelry Infractions (1-10) points deduction Uniform Infractions (1-10) points deduction Academic Ineligibility (2 weeks) (10) points/eligibility period deduction Team members who complete the season but do not have enough points to earn their Varsity Letter will receive a Junior Varsity Letter.
Uniforms All uniforms must be clean for every event, performance, competition, etc. No part of your uniform may be given to a person who is not a Hip-Hop team member. Every member of the Hip-Hop team will dress as required during the entirety of an event, performance, competition, etc. NO jewelry of any kind may be worn during practice or performances. Uniforms will be decided upon to coordinate with routines. Dances & Music Dance and music selection will be up to the discretion of the coach and choreographer. All music should be radio-clean. Dance choreography is subjective; however, every effort will be made to ensure that moves that are sexually suggestive or inappropriate will not be performed. Captain(s)/Leadership Team The coaches will be the final authority to approve or deny captainships and members of the leadership team. Choosing the leadership team is up to the discretion of the coaching staff. Hip-Hop Process for Sharing Concerns Rampart Hip-Hop Dance Team Rationale: The Hip-Hop Dance Team coach(es) believe it is important to listen to concerns of team members and address those concerns in a safe, non-threatening environment. Defining a clear process will ensure that time will be set aside for sharing concerns. Types of concerns: 1. Immediate, life threatening, imminent safety concerns a. Address as soon as possible with the coach or building administrator 2. Non-life threatening concerns a. Follow the process below Step 1 Contact the coach to set up a meeting time with by email or in person (or by phone if it need to be done immediately) Step 2 Meet with the coaches and/or another adult to share concerns at a mutually agreed upon place and time separate from practices and competitions but within an adequate amount of time between concern and meeting. Step 3 Coach(es) and second party reflect upon concern Step 4 Coach(es) set meeting with athlete and share thoughts and any resulting actions regarding concern. Step 5 If athlete is not satisfied with the coaches response, he/she may have parents or guardians contact the coach and set up a meeting to share concern with administration.
Hip-Hop Dance Team Estimated Expense List Being a member of a dance team comes with a financial responsibility. We have not yet finalized our gear and shoes. The Hip-Hop team fees includes gear that team members will be wearing throughout the season. All fees are due by the due date, however they can be paid sooner. Item Team Member Due Date Hip-Hop Team Fee includes: gear and camp fee $300** Cash or check made payable to RHS Athletic Fee $95* Payforit, cash or check made payable to RHS $100 due April 30 th $200** due May 9 rd Aug 7th Check-In Day Please pay fee in the Athletic Office Shoes: all members will need to wear athletic/dance shoes for practices. We will decide on a team shoe for performances and competitions. *Athletic fees can be reduced if you are registered in the Free/Reduced lunch program. This $95 covers BOTH the Fall and Winter Sports Seasons. **All team members are required to pay the $300 hip-hop team fee. This fee is an estimate at this time. Parents will be informed at the parent meeting on 4/30 if there is a change in the team fee. Fundraising will take place in the form of a Garage Sale, RamJam camps for kids, participating in the RHS Craft Fair among others. Every member is required to participate in these activities. Anyone who does not fulfill obligations will be asked to make up for their lack of participation monetarily by paying a fee of $150.00. Fundraising will be used to pay for competitions and/or competition uniforms. Last year major fundraisers plus team fees covered all of the gear and performances expenses for the season. These fundraisers allow us to keep team fees as low as possible. Summer Camp Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6, and Saturday-Sunday, August 12-13, 2018 10-5 p.m. Any changes to these summer camp dates will be finalized by the Parent/Team Meeting on April 30 th. If a dancer is unable to attend either weekend of the summer camo, the dancer may need to rethink their participation on the team. These camp dates are for learning the choreography for at least TWO competition routines. Failure to attend summer camp pretty much guarantees the dancer will not compete with the team for these performances.
2018-2019 Rampart High School Application Please completely fill out the following forms, and return this packet to Mrs. Cornett in Room 220 or to the Rampart Athletic Office in the Tech Wing. All forms must be completed and in Ms. Cornett s possession by the beginning of tryouts on Tuesday, April 17 th. Print and attach your unofficial transcript to the back of this packet. Please also return all the forms and physical associated with the Rampart Athletic Registration packet. Candidate Name: Current School Grade
Contact Information Please fill this form out fully, particularly with email addresses, as that is our primary mode of communication during the school year. PLEASE PRINT NAME Hip-Hop Candidate s CELL PHONE BIRTHDAY SHOE SIZE PANT SIZE 2017-2018 SCHOOL GRADE Hip-Hop Candidate s EMAIL* SHIRT SIZE PLEASE LIST FOOD ALLERGIES, SENSITIVITIES OR DIETARY PREFERANCE/CONCERNS Parent/Guardian Contact Information MOTHER MOTHER S MAILING ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP MOTHER S HOME PHONE MOTHER S WORK PHONE MOTHER S CELL PHONE MOTHER S EMAIL* FATHER FATHER S MAILING ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP FATHER S HOME PHONE FATHER S WORK PHONE FATHER S CELL PHONE FATHER S EMAIL* *INCLUDE ONLY EMAIL ADDRESSES THAT YOU REGULARLY CHECK. If your parents maintain two different households, to whom do you want hip-hop related emails and information sent? Circle one: mother only father only both
Rampart Hip-Hop Constitution Contract and Waiver Parent and Student Please initial after each paragraph acknowledging you have read each statement. I have read the constitution, rules and regulations for the Rampart Hip-Hop Team. I will, whenever a question arises, contact the appropriate coach for clarification of the matter. I also understand the information provided and will support the coaches decisions regarding the expectations. I understand, that if I disagree with tryouts, cost, camp, coaching philosophy, who is coaching my son/daughter, the lettering system, or anything else stated in the packet, I will not allow my son/daughter to tryout. I understand that if I break this contract, the Rampart Administration and Coaches have the right to release my son/daughter from the team. I understand that there is a $300 Hip-Hop Team fee that will be used to cover: gear, camp and the Spirit Fest Competition fee. I am aware that the initial deposit of $100 is due 4/30/2018 and the remaining $200 fee is due 5/09/2018. I am aware that portions of this fee are non-refundable once they are paid. I am aware that the Hip-Hop Team fee may increase and any increases will be outlined at the team meeting on 4/30 I, the undersigned parent/guardian, do hereby give my consent that any and all written records created, kept, maintained, and used by Rampart High School in connection with the process of selecting candidates to become members of the team will remain confidential. I also have read the tryout policy and agree to it. I will not contest the results and I am aware that all results are final. I, the undersigned parent/guardian, state that I will comply with all the rule and regulations as stated by the coaches and written in the constitution. By signing this contract, I agree that I will not contest any issues herein stated by the constitution or stated by the coaches. I hereby release the coaches and other workers from all claims arising from injuries, which may be sustained by our daughter while attending hip-hop, including clinics, tryouts, practices, competitions, and games. In doing so, I accept the risk associated with the activities mentioned above. I have read through and carefully considered the constitution rules and regulations of the Rampart Hip-Hop Team. I understand that failure to meet the attached requirements gives the coach the alternative of releasing me/my daughter from the dance team. I also understand that my term as a hip-hop team member begins the moment I am notified of the tryout results. STUDENT S SIGNATURE PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE DATE
RAMPART HIGH SCHOOL WEB & SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES PHOTOGRAPH & VIDEO RELEASE FORM The high schools in our district have maintained worldwide web sites for several years. Our web sites are constantly changing, adding new information, and updating existing information. Publishing student photographs and achievements are a valuable way to promote our academic, athletic, and activities programs. We need your permission to publish information, photographs, and/or video clips that may contain your student s image and/or name. Photographs and videos may include posed shots or those taken during a school activity. All materials published are reviewed and approved by the head coach before they appear on any web site page such as our school website, YouTube, Facebook, and icloud Photo Sharing. Typically we do not list team member s names on any videos or photos. The permission form below will grant permission to publish student photographs, videos, and information for one calendar year. An extended permission is also requested so that this information, photos, or video clips may remain on the school web site for up to an additional four years after the student graduates or leaves the school. The parent or guardian signing below may revoke permission at any time by contacting the coach. Team Member Name: Grade during 2018-2019 School Year: I recognize that dance is a highly visible activity; therefore, I grant permission to the team/school to use photographs/video as described above from April 17, 2018 to April 30, 2019. Parent/Guardian Signature Team Member Signature Date Date Our website displays ongoing academic, athletic and activity programs; therefore, we request permission to use photographs and videos from previous school years or athletic seasons. I do grant permission for an extended four-year release. Parent/Guardian Signature Team member Signature Date Date
Rampart Lettering and Conduct Form I have fully read the information provided above about lettering, practice expectations, conduct and causes for removal. I understand the rules and expectations set in place for the hip-hop program at Rampart High School. I fully accept the lettering system and how it will be implemented. I also understand that if a team members fails to learn choreography, misses practices, or is athletically ineligible, they will not be able to perform at events and/or games. Parent Name: Parent Signature: Date: Team Member Name: Team Member Signature: Date: