Dear Cheer Candidate/Parents: Center Grove Middle School North Cheerleading Tryout Information for 2009-2010 Season Your daughter has expressed an interest in becoming a cheerleader at our middle school for the 2009-2010 school year. Girls that are interested in trying out for cheerleading will first attend two cheer. After the clinics, we will have all girls tryout, and the final squads will be announced April 17, 2009. The two clinics will take place on Monday, April 13 th and Wednesday, April 15 th. The tryouts will take place on Wednesday, April 17, 2009. Please refer to the packet for exact times and locations of the clinics and tryout. If elected, there are certain responsibilities and obligations which your daughter must assume in order to qualify and remain a member in good standing. Cheerleading is time-consuming and does involve expenses. The cheerleaders and their parents must pay for bodysuits, briefs, shoes, pompons, summer camp, and summer camp outfits. The total approximate cost of everything is $350.00-$400.00. We will try to break down the expense list by making 2 pay dates; however, the total payment will need to be paid before the end of the current (2009) school year. There will be a meeting for all new cheerleaders and their parents after tryouts to discuss this issue further. Candidates who are selected to be a member of a squad will be informed of this meeting date shortly after tryouts. The cheerleaders receive many valuable and rewarding educational experiences from cheerleading that they will remember for a long time. These activities will not only channel their enthusiasm and spirit in a constructive and beneficial manner, but will also give them a sense of pride and accomplishment in being a part of a group that has established itself as one of the finest in our area. There will be an informational meeting held in the large group instruction room at Middle School North on Thursday, April 9 th at 6:00 p.m. (this meeting should only last a half-hour to forty-five minutes long). Please feel free to attend this meeting or to contact Miss Coros or Miss Ehinger with any questions you have about the Cheerleading Constitution, financial responsibilities, or the tryout procedure. Thank you for your cooperation!
PLEASE READ, SIGN, AND RETURN THIS FORM TO THE FRONT OFFICE BY FRIDAY, April 10 th 2009. To all Candidates and their Parents or Guardians: (Candidates) I have read all pages of the cheerleading constitution and understand the responsibilities and privileges of being a Center Grove Middle School North Cheerleader. I will abide by these rules and regulations to the best of my ability. I will cooperate fully with the coaches and all persons and organizations concerned to promote spirit and good sportsman-like conduct. At all times, whether at school or away from school, I will conduct myself in a manner that best represents the students and faculty of Center Grove Middle School North. Student Name: Grade NEXT Year: Current Team at school: What squad are you trying out for? CHECK ONLY ONE BLANK A. Prefer FALL (but will take WINTER) B. Prefer WINTER (but will take FALL) C. FALL SQUAD ONLY D. WINTER SQUAD ONLY E. NO PREFERENCE Address: Phone #: (Parent or Guardian) I (We),, the parent(s) of, give our permission for our daughter to tryout for a cheerleading position at Center Grove Middle School North. We have read all three pages of the Cheerleading Constitution for the school year and accept the rules and regulations. We will encourage our daughter to be the type of leader that the school will be proud to have as a representative. We understand that there are certain obligations that we must fulfill if our daughter qualifies for a squad. We also understand that failure to follow the rules and regulations of the cheerleading constitution will mean dismissal or suspension from the squad. The following information must be filled out: Insurance Company: Policy Number: Emergency phone (other than home):
Center Grove Middle School North Cheerleading Constitution 1. Tryouts consist of two practice clinics and one tryout. 2. During practice clinics, candidates will learn a group cheer and a cheer dance taught by the coaches. 3. We will have TWO separate tryouts on the tryout date. One for 7 th grade and one for 8 th grade. 4. Seventh grade candidates will be required to do a spread eagle jump or another jump of their choice that is separate from the jump in the group cheer. 5. Eighth grade candidates will be required to do a toe touch or another jump of choice that is separate from the jump in the group cheer. 6. Girls must be present at school the day of tryouts in order to be eligible to tryout. 7. Girls are not required a physical on file in order to tryout, however a physical WILL be required before attending camp. 8. All candidates should wear dark shorts (preferably black) and a plain white top, gym/athletic shoes, and have their hair pulled back during tryouts. No jewelry should be worn. 9. Each candidate will wear a number during tryouts and will not be identified by name. 10. Girls will be selected for the squads by qualified judges who have been cheer coaches in the past. 11. Candidates are judged on leadership, responsibility, attitude, cheer technique, spirit, voice, smile, dance, jumps, and enthusiasm. Teachers for this school year (2008-2009) will be filling out evaluations of each candidate which will be used for tryouts as well. 12. Please remember that citizenship is a strong consideration for selection to our cheerleading squads, as well as other sports at Middle School North. A candidate s citizenship alone can be a determining factor in their election to a squad. 13. After the tryout, the candidates will be informed individually by the coaches if they have or have not been elected to one of the cheerleading squads for the 2009 2010 school year.
Uniforms And Appearance 1. The schools provide uniforms. 2. Cheerleaders must provide the following: - Body suit (red and/or white) - Briefs - shoes - summer camp fee & Camp clothes (two to three outfits) - pom pons 3. Uniform wear during school days will be decided by the coach for each grade. Girls will ALWAYS be expected to wear their warm-ups on school days to avoid dress code violation. Some days the girls will wear their cheer tops, body suit, and warm-ups; other days the girls will wear a cheer t-shirt designated by the coach with their warm-up. 4. Hair should be out of the face at all times 5. No jewelry or gum 6. Make-up and nail polish must be minimal 7. At the end of each season, it is the responsibility of each cheerleader to have her uniform dry-cleaned before turning it in. This way, we can longer preserve the quality and wear of the uniforms for future MSN squads. Games and Practices 1. A game and practice schedule will be given to each cheerleader prior to her season. 2. All games and practices on the schedule are required. (See policy for missed games and practices). Transportation Cheerleaders usually do not travel to away games (occasionally for football games). If cheerleaders do travel, they will be transported by school bus to and from the games. Cheerleaders must return to school unless a parent gives written consent to the coaches to ride home with them. Cheerleaders are to ride home with family members only. Summer Camp 1. The coaches will finalize the details of the camp shortly. Parents will be notified as soon as the confirmation has been made so summer plans can be made. The camp has been tentatively set for July 27 th 31 st at the CGMSN gymnasium. 2. Prior to camp, girls will be notified when camp clothes arrive so they may pick them up and receive any camp information. 3. An athletic physical must be completed on a school form and on file before attending camp. NO EXCEPTIONS.
General Information Both in school and at sporting events: 1. The cheerleaders shall promote and uphold school spirit. 2. They shall develop a sense of good sportsman like conduct among the students and adults. 3. They shall promote unification of the crowd s involvement during athletic events. 4. They shall strive to build better relationships between schools. 5. They shall strive to uphold the highest personal, as well as cheerleading, standards. Values of Cheerleading 1. Leadership abilities 2. Physical fitness and coordination 3. Courtesy, tolerance, self-control 4. Responsibility, patience, respect 5. Self-confidence and personal expression 6. Character, citizenship, and positive attitude TEAM Membership Before trying out, candidates must choose whether they wish to be a member of the fall or winter cheerleading squad. The fall squads will consist of up to 10 members. The winter squad will consist of up to 10 members. A description of responsibilities for each squad is listed below. Fall Squad: This squad cheers at all home football games (and some away games). Fall cheerleaders cheer at approximately ten games per season. Practices begin the first week of August and the season ends at the end of October. Cheerleaders who are members of this squad may not be members of the cross-country or volleyball team, but will be eligible for swimming, girls basketball, and track. Winter squad: This squad cheers at all home basketball games. Winter cheerleaders cheer at approximately 12 games per season. Practices begin the first week of October, and the season ends in early February. Cheerleaders who are members of this squad may not be members of the girls basketball team or swim team; however, they will be eligible for cross-country, volleyball, and track.
Conduct and Responsibilities 1. A cheerleader shall cooperate with the coach, game officials, and other squad members. 2. A cheerleader should be spirited and well groomed at all times. 3. A cheerleader should promote good, sportsman-like conduct and school spirit through cooperation with other students, teachers, and administrators. 4. Passing grades must be maintained at all times. (See school policy for athletics.) 5. If the following incidences occur, whether in or out of school, the coaches and principal shall evaluate the situation and assign any disciplinary consequence that is appropriate. The issue will also be discussed with the cheerleader and her parents: - Undesirable or immoral behavior - Sloppy appearance or habits - Undesirable language or gestures - Failure to uphold the constitution - Violation of rules and regulations - Anything that harms the reputation of the school Concession Duties All parents (both fall and winter) will be asked to work at least one football game at the concession stand. The cheerleader fund will receive a portion of the profits made from the concession stand. This money will be used to purchase new uniforms and supplies.
Tryout and Clinic dates are as follows: Practice Clinics: Auxiliary Gym C.G.M.S.N. Monday, April 13 & Wednesday, April 15 Time: 2:40 4:30p.m. Wednesday s study table will be in the Health rooms. 7 th grade candidates will report to room 163; 8 th grade candidates will report to room 164. Girls should bring their belongings there after school; Miss Ehinger and Miss Coros will get the girls at 2:40 to go to the locker rooms and change for practice. 7 th Grade Tryout : Auxiliary Gym C.G.M.S.N. Friday, April 17 Time: 4:00 5:30 ALL candidates for 7 th grade cheerleading MUST stay after school for tryouts. Candidates will meet the coaches in the cafeteria immediately at 2:40. There is a school social on this day, but candidates will NOT be able to attend. Instead, from 2:40-4:00 candidates will remain in the cafeteria with the coaches to get ready for tryouts. During this time, girls will be able to change into their tryout attire, practice, and even do homework. We will move into the Aux. gym promptly at 4:00 and immediately begin tryouts. The squads will be announced to the girls immediately following tryouts. Parents, please pick up your daughter at 5:00p.m. sharp! 8 th Grade Tryout : Auxiliary Gym C.G.M.S.N. Friday, April 17 Time: 6:30 8:00p.m. Girls should arrive at the Aux. gym dressed and ready to begin tryouts immediately. The squads will be announced to the girls immediately following tryouts. Parents, please pick up your daughter at 8:00p.m. sharp!