Tryout Packet

Tryout Packet 2018-2019 Thank you for your interest in the Poms team at Legend High School. There will be a Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman Poms/Dance team at Legend High School for the 2018-2019 school year. The team will be responsible for performing at home football games, basketball games, volleyball games and selected home wrestling matches, as well as pep assemblies and selected community events. The team will also be expected to participate in select dance competitions representing Legend High School. The mission of the Legend Poms program is to: provide dancers with a successful and meaningful educational experience while promoting school spirit and involvement, teamwork, high academic achievement, team loyalty, self-discipline, commitment, dedication, strong work ethic, and respect. Working as a team, rather than an individual, will foster the lifelong values and skills needed to become a better person, and a contributing member of our society. Legend Poms aims to represent Legend to the highest degree through supporting our athletic programs, participating in community events and service projects, and by competing at regional, state, and national levels. The success of this team is due to a strong commitment from the athletes, coaches, and parents. If you have any questions prior to the informational parent/dancer meeting please do not hesitate to email us at poms.legend@gmail.com. All information, updates, and registrations can be found on our website: athletics.legendtitans.org/poms. Good luck! Coaching Staff

LHS Tryout Dates Informational Meeting Monday, April 2 nd from 6:00-7:00pm @ LHS This meeting is to provide information to parents and students interested in trying out for the Poms team. The meeting will go over what the general Poms year looks like as well as go over the tryout process. Pre-Tryout Clinics Pre-tryout clinics are optional workshops for dancers interested in trying out for the Legend Poms team. *Cost: $15 each or $50 for all 4. Registration will be on the Poms website! DATES: Tuesday, April 10 th 5:30-7:00pm LHS Gym Wednesday, April 11 th 5:30-7:00pm LHS Gym Thursday, April 12 th 5:30-7:00pm LHS Gym Tuesday, April 17 th 5:30-7:00pm LHS Gym Tryout Week All dancers auditioning must be present for ALL of tryout week. DATES: Tuesday, April 24 th 6:45-8:15pm LHS Gym Wednesday, April 25 th 6:45-8:15pm LHS Gym Thursday, April 26 th 6:45-8:15pm LHS Gym Saturday, April 28 th 8:00am-3:00pm LHS Gym Tryouts are CLOSED to spectators. Thank you! Results The results will be posted within 24 hours. Please wait 48 hours before contacting the coaching staff. Post Tryout Meeting Wednesday, May 2 nd from 5:00-6:00pm @ LHS This meeting will go over summer plans as well as talk about general information about the year. Important information to keep in mind for the upcoming tryouts: 1. Read the tryout packet carefully and thoroughly. DO NOT FORGET YOUR PHYSICAL. 2. Communication is key! Contact the coaches if you have any questions. 3. Get plenty of rest and eat well. 4. Enjoy the experience and remember to have fun! 2

Legend Poms/Dance Program Tryout Requirements The following are the requirements necessary to complete the tryout selection process: LHS Poms Requirements: *Tryout Packet DUE the first day of Tryouts (April 24 th ). Tryout Packet includes: o Tryout Application p. 5 o Tryout Contract p. 6-7 o Financial/Fundraiser Contract p. 9-12 o 3 Teacher Evaluations p. 8 o Academic Transcripts o Blue Card (refer to LHS Athletics Requirements) LHS Athletics Requirements: o The following items must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Delay in the Athletic Office in order to participate in Tryouts. When all items have been completed and turned in, the dancer will receive a blue card that they will turn in to the coaches. The coaches will NOT allow any dancer to participate in Tryouts without a blue card. o Current Physical o Medical Information Form o Online registration and payment of $185 Athletic Fee **Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 19 th ** **TRYOUT PACKET AND BLUE CARD DUE ON 4/24** No Dancer will be allowed to audition/tryout for the Poms/Dance teams with an INCOMPLETE packet! Tryout Attire Please dress appropriately o Wear appropriate dance attire and bring tennis shoes and jazz shoes. o Midriff MUST be covered. o NO jewelry, NO Gum. o Hair should be off of your face o On Saturday (performance day), please wear all BLACK. Previous season s dancers are not guaranteed a spot on Varsity/JV and must tryout. 3

Tryout Requirements Cont. Evaluations 1. Choreography Styles (Taught During Tryout Week) 2. Technical Elements: (Focus Points) Varsity: Pirouettes - Quad/5x on right/triple on left Switch leap/center Tors/Fouettes (w/ and counts Tilts (tilt kicks, jumps & turns into tilts) Turning Ala Seconde Jump (Turning Disc) Jumps: toe touch, calypso, charge Splits (right, left, center) Aerial (not required but desired) Junior Varsity: Triple on right/double on left Front leg hold Right, left and center leap Tors/Fouettes (2 eight counts) Splits (right/left) Kicks/Toe touches Flexibility Freshman: Double on right/single on left Extension of your choice Toe touch Kicks above 90 degrees Right splits Tryout Pieces/Technical Elements: 50% o Jazz routine (Varsity oriented) o Pom routine (JV and Freshman oriented) o Ballet combo (Varsity oriented) o Technical elements (listed above) Academics: 25% o Appropriate grade requirements o Evaluations from Teachers Coach s Discretion 25% o Tryout Participation o Team/Spirit o Work Ethic o Professionalism o Across the Floor Judging Criteria You will be judged by the Legend coaching/choreography staff. The staff will base their selections on ALL of the above. In the dance area, three main criteria will be evaluated: knowledge of routine/steps, execution, and showmanship. 4

Legend Poms/Dance Tryout Application Name: Grade (18/19): Address: Home Phone: Personal Cell Phone: Personal Email: Birthday: Parent s Name(s): _ Parent Email: Cumulative GPA: Previous Dance Experience: Why do you want to be a part of the Legend Poms/Dance Team Program? 5 (Please use additional paper if desired)

Legend Poms/Dance Tryout Contract The following is a brief guideline describing the duties and expectations of being a Legend Poms/Dance Team Member. Each team member must COMMIT themselves to hard work, dedication, and team unity. The coaches recognize the purpose of the program as being one of promoting the physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional well being of the students. In return, the dancers are responsible for committing themselves to the program and the school s expectations. Summer Commitments o All teams will attend a 4-day camp in July. Camp will be July 15 th -18 th. o We will begin practice at the beginning of May and practice through June 8th. We will resume on July 12 th and continue into the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year. o If a dancer will be gone during the summer this must be communicated to the coaches prior to trying out and they must note it on their tryout application (this will not affect their tryout). School Year Practices o All practices are MANDATORY! o During the school year, practices are typically conducted Mon-Sat. o Fall Break practices are MANDATORY for all teams. Any dancer missing a practice during Fall break will be taken out of the competition dance(s). o Saturday practices will be necessary during the competition season (Fall). o Rehearsal dates and times will be published in our monthly calendars. o Mandatory weekly technical classes will be conducted throughout the season. Each dancer is expected to attend 1 outside technique class throughout the season. o Dancers missing a practice, or arriving late, jeopardize their spot in the next performance. o The demerit system and game referrals will be used for disciplinary guidance. PERFORMANCES o Attendance at all games, matches and scheduled events are MANDATORY! o Football/Volleyball season is during the Fall, Basketball (boys & girls)/wrestling are during the Winter season. o Competition season is during the Winter and the beginning of the Spring Season. o All members are expected to attend games and competitions regardless of performing selections. o All performances are treated as a competition performance! Transportation: o Dance team members will provide their own transportation to any/all home team events. If not licensed, parents are expected to provide transportation for their child. Parent drivers will provide transportation to away events. o Parents are expected to participate in carpooling responsibilities for the year. Communication o Each dancer will be required to have an email account for correspondence regarding Poms. o Dancers are responsible for communicating with their coaches directly. 6

Academic Eligibility o Must have passed 2.5 units of credit in the Winter/Spring of 2018 to be eligible for the Fall semester. o Members must maintain a MINIMUM of 2.5 GPA average. o Transferring students must provide proof of GPA prior to auditions. o Must continue to pass 2.5 units of credit each semester to participate in Poms activities. o Any dancer with a D or F will not be allowed to participate in games or competitions. o All Pom members are highly encouraged to maintain a 3.0 GPA. Propriety o Team members are expected to refrain from the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, smoking, etc. o It is expected that all dancers display appropriate/respectful behavior at school, on social media, at all Legend events and in the community. o Team members must stay with the team during all team events/performances. o The demerit system will be used for disciplinary guidance. I understand my responsibilities and expectations should I be selected for the LHS 2018-2019 Poms/Dance Program: Name: Signature: _ Date: I understand my child s responsibilities and expectations should she be selected for the LHS 2018-2019 Poms/Dance Program. I understand the financial, emotional, and parental support I must commit to my daughter should she make the team: Parent Name: Parent Signature: Date: 7

Legend Poms Teacher Recommendation The following student is trying out for the Legend Poms/Dance program. Please fill out this form honestly and candidly. This information is kept confidential. Evaluator: Please return to the student in a sealed envelope Dancers: Please return (3) evaluator/recommendation forms to with your tryout packet at your interview. 5= Excellent 4= Good 3= Satisfactory 2= Below Average 1= Poor 0= Unsatisfactory Student: _ Evaluator: Evaluator Title: Attitude Dedication Responsibility Reputation/Image Maturity Teamwork TOTAL (30 points) Additional Comments: Would you recommend this student to represent Legend H.S. and be in the Poms/Dance Program? (Thank you in advance for your input!) 8

What to Expect if I Make Varsity Financial Obligation o Camp $390.00 o Camp Clothes $300.00 o Choreography $200.00 o Uniform & Sweats $450.00 *(Less for returning members) o Uniform Dress Rental $25.00 o Poms $40.00 o Bows $20.00 o Rhinestones $100.00 o Jazz Costumes $100.00 o Jazz Shoes & Tights $75.00 o Team Tennis Shoes $100.00 o Make-up $10.00 o Team Fee $75.00 o Banquet $50.00 o Nationals Clothes $100.00 o Nationals $1,000.00 o Technique Class $600.00 (Estimate for 8 months) Ø Grand Total: $3,635.00 **These are estimated costs, and are subject to change. Practice o Varsity will practice Monday-Saturday, 4-5 times a week. Competition o No one is guaranteed a spot to compete when they make a team at tryouts. o Jazz alternates will be announced at tryouts. 9

What to Expect if I Make Junior Varsity Financial Obligation o Camp $390.00 o Camp Clothes $300.00 o Uniform Rental $100.00 o Team Sweats $150.00 o Poms $40.00 o Bows $20.00 o Rhinestones $100.00 o Jazz Shoes & Tights $75.00 o Jazz Costume $100.00 o Team Tennis Shoes $100.00 o Make-up $10.00 o Team Fee $75.00 o Banquet $50.00 o Technique Class $600.00 (Estimate for 8 months) Ø Grand Total: $2110.00 **These are estimated costs, and are subject to change. Practice o Junior Varsity will practice Monday-Friday, four times a week, and select Saturdays. o All practices will be between 3PM-9PM, with the exclusion of Saturdays, but may not be directly after school. Competition o Each girl will audition during the school year in order to compete. Each girl will audition for a spot in the Jazz dance and a spot in the Poms dance. o No one is guaranteed a spot to compete when they make a team at tryouts. Decisions will be made once the choreography is given to the dancers. 10

What to Expect if I Make Freshman Financial Obligation o Camp $390.00 o Camp Clothes $300.00 o Uniform Rental $100.00 o Team Sweats $150.00 o Poms $40.00 o Bows $20.00 o Rhinestones $50.00 o Jazz Shoes & Tights $75.00 o Team Tennis Shoes $100.00 o Make-up $10.00 o Team Fee $75.00 o Banquet $50.00 o Technique Class $600.00 (Estimate for 8 months) Ø Grand Total: $1960.00 **These are estimated costs, and are subject to change. Practice o Freshman will practice Monday-Friday, three to four times a week, and select Saturdays. o All practices will be between 3PM-9PM, with the exclusion of Saturdays, but may not be directly after school. Competition o Each girl will audition during the school year in order to compete. Each girl will audition for a spot in the Poms dance. o No one is guaranteed a spot to compete when they make a team at tryouts. Decisions will be made once the choreography is given to the dancers. 11

Fundraisers o Carwash(s) (June-August) o Donation/Popcorn (May) o Restaurant Nights o 2 Mini Titans (Oct. & Feb.) o Elementary Clinics o Babysitting Nights o Cookie Dough (Oct.) o Candles (Nov.) o King Soopers Cards (All year) o Titan Cards (Sept.) Team Fundraiser Team Fundraiser Team Fundraiser Team Fundraiser Team Fundraiser Team Fundraiser Individual Fundraiser Individual Fundraiser Individual Fundraiser Team/Individual Fundraiser Individual Fundraisers are optional but highly recommended. Everything earned from individual fundraisers will go to the personal account of the dancer who earned it. This will help to decrease personal costs. Team fundraisers are mandatory fundraisers that all team members are expected to participate in. These help to pay for competitions and other necessities that the program will encounter throughout the year. As a potential member of the 2018-2019 Poms program I understand the costs associated with the Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman Poms teams at Legend High School. I agree to pay all expenses associated with the team that I make. I also understand that if I quit or do not finish the entire year I will still be expected to pay the full amount. Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date 12