Welcome Parents and Student Athletes! SFHS Cheerleading Try-out Informational Meeting H C : S B Twitter: @SF_Cheerleading Instagram: @sofocheer Remind: Text @sofo2018 to 81010
Tryout Dates Tryout Conditioning: March 12-14; 4:00 pm* - 6:30 pm, The Arena @ SFHS Tryout Clinic: March 19-22; 4:00 pm* - 6:30 pm, The Arena @ SFHS Tryouts: March 23; 4:00 pm* - TBD, The Arena @ SFHS *Rising Freshmen expected arrival time: 4:45 pm Teams will be posted at the conclusion of all tryouts on March 23, 2018 on the school cheerleading websites.
Eligibility Varsity FB/Comp: 9th - 12th; 16-24 JV Comp: 9th - 11th; 16-24 JV Sideline: 10th; 12-18 9th Sideline: 9th; 12-18
Tryout Procedures Be on time and obtain tryout number each day upon arriving. Dress appropriately for cheerleading activities and secure hair away from the face, preferably wear a bow! Students are not allowed to wear jewelry of any kindnecklaces, rings, earrings, nose-rings, bracelets, anklets, belly-ring, etc. Students are not allowed to participate with fingernails over GHSA regulation (which is described as long enough to make indentions on hand when making a fist) or artificial nails..
Procedures Cont. Everyone must wear solid black shorts and solid white top for the actual tryout March 23. An athlete picked up more than 15 minutes late from any tryout event will be cut from tryouts. Pickup should take place at the Arena entrance. Videotaping or the use of electronic devices during the try-out clinic and tryouts is prohibited. Try-out clinic and tryouts are closed sessions. This is a safety concern and will be enforced all season.
SFHS Cheerleading Expectations Attend all choreography sessions. Participate in all fundraisers 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 playoff 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 person - in advance!
Parent Expectations Participate in fundraisers set by the coach Homecoming Preparations & Pre-Game Meals Attend Games and Competitions Provide Transportation when needed Serve on committees/volunteer We cannot continue to run a successful program without positive parent support and involvement!
Tryout Requirements Timed mile run Cheer with sign and skill incorporations Dance Jumps Stunts Tumbling
Spring/Summer Tentative Schedule TBD: Team Bonding March 27: Booster Meeting, 1st payment due March 28: Uniform Fitting, cheerleaders only April/May: Weekly team meetings, comp only May 1: 2nd payment due, calendar $ Due TBD: Blue/White Scrimmage & Dinner TBD: Calendar Picture Day June 4/5: UWG Stunt Camp, comp only June 7/8: Choreography @ SFHS, comp only June 19-21: Spirit Camp @ Great Wolf Lodge, tentative July 9-12: Cheer Minicamp, varsity only Plus, practice 2-3 days a week and team bonding NO Practices June 22 - July 8
Fall Tentative Schedule August 1: Mandatory Practice Starts, 4:00-6:00 pm August 4: FB Picture Day August - November: JV/9th games every Thursday, Varsity Games every Friday September-October: Competitions every Saturday TBD: Homecoming October 20: SF Cheer Classic November 1: Region Dinner, comp only November 2: Senior Night, varsity only November 3: Region, comp only November 9/10: Sectionals/State, comp only November 9: FB Playoffs begin, ALL sideline
Estimated Expenses Varsity New Team Member Initial $1,000 in two $500 installments, March 27 and May 1 Estimated total $1,200 Varsity Returning Team Member Initial $800 in two $400 installments, March 27 and May 1 JV Comp Initial $400, due May 1. JV/9th Sideline New Team Member Initial $400, due March 27 JV/9th Sideline Returning Team Member Initial $310, due March 27 Estimated total $1,000
FUNdraising SF Cheer Minicamp - July 9-12, Varsity SF Cheer Calendar - 2018-2019, Varsity SF Cheer Classic - October 20, ALL Pink Out - Fall 2018, JV and 9th Tentative Spirit Nights @ Local Restaurants - TBD Tentative Car Wash - TBD
Next Steps Pass 5 out of 7 classes for GHSA eligibility Complete online application, link found on the SFHS Cheerleading Webpage. Submit current physical packet to Coach Brawner, all 7 pages! Submit teacher rec with all teacher signatures. Submit coaches rec. Only for participants new to SFHS Cheer. ALL DUE BY March 12, 2018 to Coach Brawner, room 644. Physical due prior to participating in any conditioning events!
Questions? Twitter: @SF_Cheerleading Instagram: @sofocheer Remind: Text @sofo2018 to 81010 Coach Brawner Contact: sbrawner@forsyth.k12.ga.us (770) 781-2264, ext. 100644