Edmond North Cheer 2014-2015 Try-out Meeting The purpose of the cheerleading squad at Edmond North High School is to promote school spirit, support various organized activities, represent the school, and provide positive leadership in all aspects of school life. These squads will promote and encourage student body involvement and will exemplify loyalty, cooperation, and positive attitudes. Try-Out Applications are due by 4:00pm on March 13 th to the front office of Edmond North High School (No Exceptions)
Please make sure you have the following items: (1 per family) 1. EPS Cheer & Pom District Contract 2. Edmond North Cheer Membership Guidelines & General Information Packet What s the difference between the two!?!
Cheer Sponsors- Erikka Ault Carron Massengale Pom Sponsors- Kelleigh Knight Jill Loveless Haley Sherrard introductions Edmond North Principal- Jason Pittenger
Purpose of this Meeting The purpose of this meeting is to make sure all interested participants and their parent /guardian fully understand the commitment you are making when trying out for Edmond North Cheer. We try our best to let everyone know up front what our expectations are, the time commitment, and the financial commitment you will be making. We don t want you to have any surprises. This can be a truly rewarding experience for everyone, but it also requires a tremendous commitment from all participants and parents! It truly is a year round sport!!!
Outline of Meeting We will be covering a lot of information tonight but not everything! It is your responsibility to read through both packets to make sure you know all material inside. Overview of the meeting is as followed: Squad Breakdowns & Requirements Clinic & Tryout Dates, Times, Requirements, and Information Tryout Process Tryout Score sheet Breakdown & Judging Competitive Squad Tryouts & Information Summer Camp Information Key Points from District Contract & Edmond North Cheer Guidelines Important Dates after Tryouts Communication!!! Tryout Application Information Conclusion
squad information page 1 of the EPS District Contract Varsity Cheer- 18 members (sophomores through seniors) JV Cheer- 10 members (sophomores through seniors) Freshman Cheer- 12 members (freshman only) Competitive Cheer- At Coach s Discretion (9 th -12 th )
squad information cont. Varsity Squad Members: Attend all home and away football, basketball, and home wrestling events and tournaments. JV & Freshman Squad Members: Attend only home football, basketball, and some wrestling events (any game/match in the Edmond School District is considered a home game ). Competitive Squad Members: Attend Regional & State Competition
clinic & try-out dates page 5 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet Clinic: Wednesday, March 26 th - Friday, March 28 th from 4:00-5:30 in the Siberian Gym. On Wednesday only the choreographer will stay an additional 30 minutes (until 6:00) to help anyone out who needs individual help with the cheer or drumline. Try-Outs: Saturday, March 29 th at 9:00am (meet in the Cheer Room at 8:30am) All Candidates must attend every session of the clinic, mock tryouts, and tryouts. Those failing to attend all clinic days and mock tryouts may not be permitted to try out. If a participant has another school activity during clinic, a written request must be submitted to the school coach and approved prior to the start of clinic. It is that person s responsibility to learn the material covered in clinic on their own time.
try-out requirements page 2 of the EPS District Contract 1. Each participant must not be ineligible the week of tryouts...grades will be pulled on Wednesday, March 13 th (which is NEXT Wednesday Wednesday before Spring Break) 2. Students who tryout must be currently enrolled at the school, or feeder school, they are trying out for. Students moving into the district or coming from home-school or private school must prove residency before tryouts. 3. No member will be allowed to tryout who has previously quit a squad during the past year. 4. Each squad member will be required to sign a drug testing consent form and will be subject to monthly random drug testing. 5. Must have a completed physical BEFORE clinic begins (needs to be dated between May 1 st, 2013 & the 1 st day of Clinic). 6. Must attend every session of the clinic, mock tryouts, and tryouts.
try-out requirements page 6 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet 1. All candidates and a parent/guardian must attend the mandatory try-out meeting. 2. Following items must be completed and turned in by 4:00pm on Thursday, March 13 th in order to be eligible to try-out: a. EPS District Contract Signature Page (Pg. 7) b. Edmond North Cheer Paperwork Packet (Pg. 21-24) c. $25 Tryout Fee (checks payable to ENHS Pep Club)
try-out process page 5 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet Clinic & Tryout Location: North Gym Clinic: 3 days long (closed to the public) Day 1: Learn tryout routine and drumline. Day 2: Master routine and drumline and work on specific skills (tumbling, jumps, motions, etc.). Day 3: Mock Tryouts...each participant will go through the tryout process in front of the other girls and seniors. Select tryout skills and routine will be done full out and ran just like try-outs.
try-out process continued page 5 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet What to wear to clinic: Modest shorts, t-shirt, socks, and athletic shoes. Hair must be secured back and out of the face. No Jewelry and No Gum! NO cell phones!!! Physicals must be turned in Prior to the start of clinic for candidates to participate. If we do not have your physical in our possession the candidates may only watch clinic and can not participate.
try-out process continued page 5 & 6 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet Tryouts: 1 day only (closed to public) Check-In & Draw Numbers at 8:30am in the Cheer Room. Actual Tryout Process - Each contestant will draw a number and be paired by consecutive numbers (1 & 2, 3 & 4, etc). The person you are paired with will be the person that you do your drumline with at tryouts. The cheer and all other skills will be done one at a time for each individual. All participants in your group will be in the gym at the same time during the tryout process. You will do your cheer and skills one at a time in numerical order. Each participant will be seated in rows, as one row finishes a skill that entire row will move to the back. We will repeat this process for each skill required at tryouts until all participants have gone. Freshman will tryout together in Group A, then all members trying out for Varsity Cheer will tryout together in Group B. All participants must remain in the gym until everyone has finished trying out in their group. No one can leave until Mrs. Ault tells you it s alright to leave!!!
try-out process continued page 5 & 6 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet What to wear to try-outs: 2014 tryout shirt and shorts, white socks, white cheer shoes (and a Bow is always a nice added touch!!!) Hair should be secured back and out of the face. NO JEWELRY & NO GUM! ***Your appearance is your first impression make it a good one***
try-out process continued Pg. 7 of the North Cheer Packet Try-Out Score sheet: Score Sheet Breakdown- 100 Points possible Tumbling Running Tumbling 10 points Standing Tumbling 10 Points Jumps Toe Touch 5 Points Front Hurdler 5 Points Pike Jump 5 Points Cheer Motion Technique 15 points Voice Projection 10 Points Spirit & Enthusiasm 10 Points Memorization 5 Points Combination Jump & Skill 5 Points Drumline Motion Technique 5 Points Timing & Rhythm 5 Points Spirit & Enthusiasm 5 Points OVERALL IMPRESSION Overall Impression 5 Points
try-out process continued Pg. 6 & 8 of the North Cheer Packet Standard of Scoring: This is a breakdown of skills from lowest to highest in point value to give you a reference of what skills will be worth more than others. The actual point value you receive from each judge depends on your execution, technique, and poise while performing each skill. You are encouraged to do the hardest skill that you can accurately do best.. Judging: Five certified judges will be scoring the participants. The highest score and the lowest score of each participant will be thrown out leaving only the three middle scores to be totaled. In case of a tie, all five scores will be totaled with none being thrown out. Try-Out results will be posted by mid-afternoon on the day of try-outs on the Edmond North Cheer Website www.edmondnorthcheer.com and on the outside doors of the Siberian Gym. A text will be sent to remind101 when results are posted so you don t have to refresh a million times
competitive cheer squad try-outs bottom of page 5 in the Edmond North Cheer Packet Competitive Cheer Try-Outs: May 7 th, 12 th, & 14 th from 3:45-5:45pm in the cheer room. ALL 40 members who MAKE a 2014-2015 cheer squad are required to attend competitive cheer try-outs on these dates. You will be stunting, tumbling, and jumping at these practices. Selection of the competitive team will ultimately be at the discretion of the sponsor and coach(s). Factors that will determine selection include, but are not limited to: athletic ability/skill set, participation/attendance at practices, attitude and work ethic, fulfillment of a specific role or position based on routine choreography, etc. As of now we plan to only take 20 members this year for the competitive squad. If members become hurt or unable to compete we will pull up members as needed.
competitive cheer squad info page 11 & 12 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet Competitive Cheer does require extra time, commitment, and expenses. The competitive squad is made up of Edmond North s elite members. It is an honor to represent Edmond North Cheer at the competitive level. Because we understand the extra time commitment, competitive cheer members will receive an additional 6 merits at the beginning of the school year to compensate for the additional required practices. Those members who make the competitive squad will need to be available to practice everyday at 2:30 (immediately following 6 th hour) during 1 st semester only. Results for the Competitive Cheer Squad will be announced on the website on Thursday, May 15 th!!
competitive cheer squad cont. page 11 & 12 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet Tentative Practice Game Plan: May- A few times at the end of May once the team is announced to form stunt groups before the summer. Summer- Practice Once or Twice a Week throughout the summer Choreography Camp in July Work Weeks in August School Year- Practice will be everyday during 7 th hour! As well as 2 days a week we will extend 7 th hour practice until 5:30. Additional Practices & Showings may be added when needed especially closer to competition time!
summer camp page 3 of the EPS District Contract 1. All members must attend summer camp with their team. The purpose of camp is to create unity and to learn material for the upcoming year. 2. The coach will determine the campsite and dates. Summer camp dates will be announced at the mandatory parent meeting. Families are expected to work around camp when planning summer activities. 3. A squad member can be removed from candidacy if he/she cannot attend summer camp. Squads may not attend out of state camps. 4. If a squad attends a summer camp, squad members are expected to pay their own camp costs. 5. Any practice or choreography dates scheduled after August 1 st are required for all members. **NCA Camp June 13 th -15 th at OSU**
EPS district cheer & pom contract and Edmond North's Membership Guidelines & General Information Packet Anyone involved in our program needs to read, understand, and be willing to follow all rules and regulations stated in both contracts. We hold all members of our program to high standards and strive for them to be the best person they can be. We hope to help our members learn to have strong character, to make good choices, to be good leaders, and role models to all. It is the responsibility of all participants interested in trying out for Edmond North Cheer, and their parent/guardian, to read both contracts thoroughly on their own time and be familiar with the rules and regulations that govern Edmond North Cheer!!! The next few slides are key points from the contract to make sure to understand before trying out.
key points from both contracts Page 2 & 3 of the EPS District Contract Eligibility Squad members are expected to stay eligible throughout the year and must comply with the most current rules on eligibility as published by the OSSAA, except as otherwise modified by the school district. If a cheer/pom member is ineligible for 4 consecutive weeks, he/she will be dismissed from the squad. Each squad member receives a grade and a physical education credit for completing a semester. Grades will be determined by participation in practices, games, and events. The cheer/pom grade will be figured in with the student s overall GPA. Grading will be done by the coaches (Refer to Page 17 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet for specific grading policy). o GAME/EVENTS- 60 % o DAILY PARTICIPATION- 40%
key points from both contracts Page 3 of the EPS District Contract Attendance Understand when trying out that cheer truly is a year round sport. So it requires a huge time commitment on your part. Edmond Public Schools attendance policy will be followed during class. As with all classes, a tenth absence from cheer/pom will result in a no credit and loss of cheer/pom team membership. What is considered a Practice? The class period you have cheer Stunt practices Camp practices Assembly practices Competitive Practices
key points from both contracts What is considered a game or event? Any activity that is assigned by the coach/sponsor that you cheer, participate in, or perform at (games, pep assemblies, competitions, spirit clinics, etc.) Can you miss a game or event? Each member will receive 2 free passes for the year (1 per semester). (taken from Page 4 of the EPS District Contract)
key points from both contracts Page 4 of the EPS District Contract Conduct and Appearance Acceptable school conduct as defined by the policies of the school district must be demonstrated at all school activities (including summer camp and away games). Just as with all other school sports, poor judgment that results in school disciplinary consequences may impact the level of participation of a cheer or pom member. Repeated squad violations and/or school violations of a serious nature will result in a period of extended benching from the squad as noted in the demerit system employed by each site. In some cases, suspension from the squad may be found appropriate. Hazing will not be tolerated at any time, including summer camp. This will be handled according to school policy and the police will be called. In addition to or in lieu of any action taken by the police or the school district, appropriate disciplinary action as it relates to cheer/pom activities will also be taken by the coach.
key points from both contracts Page 11 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet Actions & Consequences At school events, including cheer class, practices, and cheer related school activities, all school policies will be followed regarding student behavior and attendance. Any violation to the Edmond Public Schools District Cheer & Pom Contract or the Edmond North Cheer Membership Guidelines & General Information Packet may be handled accordingly: o Benching or suspension for a period of time to be determined by the coach. o Loss of points on the academic grade for the physical education credit squad members receive for being on a cheerleading squad. o Demerits. A squad member who accumulates twelve (12) demerits will result in suspension from the squad for the remainder of the year. Please note that the members facing suspension from the squad have had adequate opportunities to earn merits that would offset demerits.
key points from both contracts Demerit & Merit System: Page 15-16 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet This system is in place to keep all girls accountable throughout the year. We will use an electronic app to keep record of all merits and demerits. Participants and Parent/Guardian will get a text notification when merits or demerits are given.
key points from both contracts Page 19-20 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet Estimated Cost to Participate Please read through Page 19 & 20 to see the estimated expenses that will be involved when your child makes a cheer squad. We understand it is not a cheap sport to participate in, but we never want that to be the reason someone does not tryout so please talk to us if you have any concerns. Within the first 2-3 weeks after your child makes a squad numerous expenses will be needed to cover camp clothes, shoes, bows, bags, spankies, summer camp fees, etc. If you know that financially you will need assistance in helping pay for some of these cost, please start organizing and running fundraisers with your squads as soon as tryouts are over. Since money is due so soon after tryouts I would have the fundraisers planned and ready to go the week after tryouts if need be. The earlier the better!
important dates after try-outs Page 18 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet Once you make a squad what do you do? Please refer to Page 18 for a list of mandatory dates for you and/or a parent/guardian to attend starting the week after tryouts! These dates are also posted on our website at www.edmondnorthcheer.com and on our cheer calendars!!! Week directly after tryouts: Uniform Check-Out is the Monday (March 31 st for Varsity) & Tuesday (April 1 st for JV & Freshman) after tryouts. Cheer Fittings and ordering of essential items in the cheer room- April 4 th (anytime between 2:30 and 4:00)
important dates after try-outs Page 18 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet 2 nd Week after tryouts: Stunt & Skills Practice Starts for all 40 members!!! April 7 th, 14 th, & 21 st April 29 th at 7:00 in the ENHS Cafeteria First Cheer Booster Club Meeting- All camp money is due at this time $320.00, as well as $50 donation to start the booster club account, and $20 for stunt and skill practices in April.
important dates after try-outs Page 18 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet May 7 th, 12 th, & 14 th : Competitive Cheer Squad Tryouts for all 40 squad members (3:45-5:45 in the cheer room) May 20 th at 7:00 in the ENHS Cafeteria First Cheer Booster Club Meeting- All essential items & camp clothes money due at this time (anywhere from $100-$450.00), as well as $35 donation to Edmond North Booster Club, and $15 cash for late night food at camp.
Communication page 12-13 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet Technology has become a necessity in today s society. Please read through the various ways we will connect with our athletes and parent/guardians throughout the year on Pg. 12 & 13 of the Edmond North Cheer Packet! Email- erikka@edmondnorthcheer.com Website- www.edmondnorthcheer.com Remind101- Text @enhscheer to (405)481-4505 Calendar- Always up to date on our website and you can subscribe to it on your own phones so you always have the up to date calendar on your phone at all times!!! GroupMe- Once the girls make the squad we will use groupme as a way to communicate with all participants and parent/guardians.
2014-2015 try-out application all colored sheets in your packets SIGNED EPS Cheer & Pom District Contract (page 7) Try-Out CheckLIst & Application (page 21-22) Fill out all information needed & make sure to sign all forms. Parent/Guardian & Participant Constitution Agreement & Signatures (page 23) Please read all small print!!! Permission to Participate & Medical Release Form (page 24) $25 Try-out Fee (checks payable to ENHS Pep Club )
conclusion Set up Remind101!!!! Text @enhscheer to (405)481-4505 tonight!!!! Must have Physical & Medical Release form on file prior to the first day of clinic in order to participate. Your tryout application (all colored sheets from the contracts) must be turned in by 4:00pm on Thursday, March 13 th to Edmond North s Front Office!!! Make sure to sign the sign-in/out sheet for this meeting tonight (both parent/guardian & participant need to sign in and initial out) Thank you for coming and we are so excited for the 2014-2015 cheer tryouts! Let us know if you have any questions at all!!! Please check our website for the most current information regarding Edmond North Cheer www.edmondnorthcheer.com