Brighton High School Cheerleading 2018-2019 Season Thank you for your interest in the Brighton Cheerleading Program, and Good luck in your preparations for try-outs! Please go to https://brightonbulldogathletics.net/family-id-user-guide/ for information on how to register prior to tryouts. A sports physical and registration must be completed prior to participation at clinics and tryouts. Please read this packet thoroughly and initial in the appropriate places. The signed rules portion of this packet will need to be returned prior to tryouts. Brighton Cheerleading Coaching Staff Ashley Trujillo Ashtrujillo126@gmail.com Mandatory parent meeting Wednesday May 16th 5-6 pm (during clinic) Tryout clinic Wednesday May 16th 5pm-8pm-In CLC Gym Tryout day Friday May 18 th 4-7 pm-in Bill Gamble Gym
Brighton Cheerleading Program Important Dates to Remember *General Summer Practice Wednesday Thursday: May-Aug 8 *Varsity Cheer Camp June 15 th -18th *School year practice begins: August 6th *Competition Season: October December Time Commitment The time commitment for the Brighton Cheerleading Program is from May of 2018 until April of 2019. **Please make sure you take into account that there are usually two-three games a week that athletes are required to cheer. ** As you can see, being a member of the cheer program at Brighton is a HUGE commitment. The coaching staff asks you to think thoroughly about your decision to tryout. We expect our athletes to be committed to our program 100% starting from day one until the last day of the season. Tryouts There will be approximately 25 positions available: 16-25 for Varsity We may or may not fill all spots for a given team. Similar to most other athletic programs in our school, the coaching staff will select their teams at the end of the tryout process. The goal of our tryout process is to find athletes who meet our athletic standards, who are coachable and can work in a team environment, and most importantly will represent our program in a positive manner. Tryouts will consist of three days of learning, performing, and coach s evaluations. The third day of tryouts will be a formal evaluation in front of the coaching staff over the material we have covered throughout the week. It is crucial that you attend every day of tryouts to be properly evaluated. If you are going to miss a day of tryouts please make arrangements with the coaching staff prior to your absence. At the end of the week after coaching and formal evaluations the coaching staff will make selections for the 2018-2019 season. The following items are all things that we are looking for when selecting the teams for the new season. Please be proactive in your preparations for tryouts! Spirit & Enthusiasm Voice Projection (deep & loud) Facial Expression (natural, using eyes) Body Language (confidence) Appearance (professional, hair back) Motion Technique Sharpness (strong motions) Placement (accurate arm placement) Precision (motions are hit on count/on word) Timing & Rhythm (in dance) Stunting Form & Flexibility (essential for Varsity flyers) Execution Level of difficulty Tumbling Natural Progression!! We want to see clean, solid tumbling Form (legs together, pointed toes, strong finish) Toe Touch Pointed Toes Height & Execution (correct form) Landing Strength & Conditioning Endurance Cardio Showmanship & Overall Appeal Team Results: Team results will be posted on the main front doors of the high school
Financial Commitment Please DO NOT let the financial information below become overwhelming. This financial information should not become a deterrent in any athlete s tryout process. There are many options for financial support. Item Athletic Fees *paid at registration NOT to Cheer Coaches EXPENSE SHEET (Prices are approximate.) New Varsity $135.00 Returning Varsity Cheerleader $135.00 Camp $440.00 $440.00 Camp Wear and uniform Package $500.00 $350.00 $1075.00 $925.00 This year there will be a payment schedule as all funds need to be paid in full by November per the school district. Camp must be paid in full prior to camp. We have to pay for items before we order them, therefore it is important for everyone to follow the payment schedule. Tumbling Class As a part of the BHS Cheerleading team each cheerleader will be required to take a tumbling class with Empire Athletics. The price will be $70 per month (July-Feb) with $190 deposit due in June. All of these payments are made to Empire and can be set up on auto pay. They are due the 3 rd Monday of each month. Payment Schedule Will be set by School finance department and those dates will be given out once your child makes a team. I will keep a detailed record of all finances for each individual athlete. Statements will be distributed at the beginning of each Season which will reflect all payments made and fundraising credit. Fundraising Fundraising is an essential part of the Brighton Cheerleading Program. A portion or ALL of your expenses can be covered by fundraising start early, and be actively involved throughout the entire year! Upcoming Fundraisers *Carwash Fundraiser June *Butterbraids-Nov *King Soopers cards (fundraiser for our chorographer) year round *Mini Clinic in fall as well as winter. **More additional fundraisers will occur but will be discussed at a later parent meeting.
BHS Information Card Participant Name Participant Date of Birth Participant Grade (2018-2019 school year) Participant Email Address Participant Cell Phone Number Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Email Address Parent/Guardian Phone Number I give my child, permission to participate in the Brighton High School cheerleading pre tryout clinic. Parent/Guardian Signature
Grades and Eligibility BHS Spirit Team Rules and Guidelines o Any athlete with a C or below in one or more classes will be required to attend academic study hall with a teacher. This will continue until the grade improves. If a student does not attend Academic study hall for the week, they will be benched for the next upcoming event. o CHSAA guidelines do not permit more than one F at any time during the school year. Grades are pulled by the athletic office on a weekly basis. If you have two F s at any given time you will be benched for any upcoming events that week. You are still required to practice AND you are still required to attend events in uniform, but you will sit with your coach. Grades are pulled on Thursday and the athlete will have until Friday at 3:00 pm to improve their grade. They must also report the grade change to the Athletic Office. **If you are ineligible any time during the season, you will not letter. Additionally, if you are ineligible to cheer/perform 3 times during the season due to your grades or attendance, you will be removed from the team to focus on academics. Attendance Absences Each Squad member will be entitled to 3 absences per the season. 1. Absences can occur at practices, games, performances, designated events, or kid s clinics. 2. Only one absence can occur each day. 3. All Members are expected to make arrangements around our scheduled events. This includes doctor appointments, family functions, birthdays, work, babysitting etc. Absences are given they are not taken. As a coaching staff, we will post practices, games, and other scheduled events at least two weeks in advance on your team s blog. However, some situations do arise when we are unable to give two weeks notice, for example when one of our athletic teams makes a playoff appearance. 4. All other school functions (choir concerts, AP study sessions, student council events, etc.) will be counted as an absence unless your coach is notified one week in advance in writing. All extra help required from teachers needs to be taken care of before school or during an off period. 5. Even if an absence is excused through the school, it will still be counted as an absence in the spirit program, because we do not have excused or unexcused absences (any sickness is counted as an absence). We expect you to be at practice unless you are very sick. 5. There is never a time when a student or parent should consider missing school instead of extra-curricular activities. The cheerleading program emphasizes school first. In fact, if you miss a full day of school you are not allowed to participate in any school sponsored activities after school (CHSAA Rule). However, if you are at school during the school day you need to be present at practice. 6. Long term illnesses will be dealt with on an individual basis 7. EXTREME family emergencies require parent notification as soon as possible. Some examples include: family death, heart attacks, funerals etc. Tardies A Tardy can occur when a member is more than ten minutes late or leaves more than 10 minutes early. This includes practice, or any other scheduled events. 2 tardies = 1 absence Consequences of Multiple Absences (per season) 1. First absence= Warning from Coach to Student. Student benched from one activity. 2. Second absence= Parent Notification. Student benched from one activity. 3. Third absence= Meeting with parents, student, and coach.
4. Fourth absence= Dismissal from the team. o If your daughter is going to be absent, we need to receive a phone call, text or email no later than 12:00 noon, so that we can plan for practice accordingly. o If you are injured or sick, you are still expected to come to practice so that you will not miss valuable information regarding cheers, routines, etc. If you are injured, you must get treatment from the trainer. All treatment (including taping and icing) must be completed by 3:00pm. Event Requirements Initials Parent Initials Athletes Athletes are to arrive 1 hour prior to the scheduled time for football games, and 30 minutes prior to all other games. You are expected to be on time and present for the entire game/event, unless prior approval has been made with your coach. Athletes are expected to show good sportsmanship at all practices and events. Insubordination will result in dismissal from the team. Behavior and Conduct Athletes on the Brighton Spirit Team will follow the rules and guidelines of Brighton High School and 27J regarding behavior, drugs, and alcohol. Excessive P.D.A, (with both sexes) is prohibited while in uniform (this includes any BHS Cheer apparel) this will be enforced on and off of school grounds. At all BHS events, appropriate dress is required when not in uniform; you must follow the school dress code. When in BHS uniform, all athletes will follow the CHSAA guidelines for dress code. No jewelry will be worn, hair must be off the shoulders, and fingernails should be no longer than fingertips. This includes acrylic nails. All tops must cover the stomach. If the coaching staff hears you are being disruptive, rude, or disrespectful in the classroom or the hallways, you will be benched at the next scheduled event. If it happens more than once further disciplinary action may be required. Negative and disrespectful behavior towards team members and the coaching staff will not be tolerated. If you are caught drinking alcohol, or using drugs (including all tobacco products, abuse of prescription/over-the-counter medicine included), there will be severe consequences. No warnings, no explanations asked. All Internet behavior (including facebook and snapchat) MUST be appropriate. Do not place any provocative pictures of yourself or your teammates on the Internet. Do not place any pictures of yourself or your teammates violating the drug and alcohol policy. Do not refer negatively to anyone in the Brighton Cheerleading Program (including the coaching staff) on the Internet, this also includes the program itself. If you violate our Internet policies you will be benched or removed from the team. All cell phone behavior MUST be appropriate. Do not text or picture message inappropriate things. Do not text any negative information regarding members of the Brighton Cheerleading program (including the coaching staff) to anyone. Consequences for extreme cases of ANY behavior will fall under your coach s discretion, and your coach s decision is final. Parents Initials Athletes Initials
Financial Obligations o Deposits and fees of items purchased are non-refundable for any reason o If a member is removed from or chooses to quit the team, they are still responsible for payment of all items ordered.. o Athletes are responsible for all equipment checked out. You will pay a fine if equipment is lost, damaged, or not returned. o If a member is removed from or chooses to quit the team, all fundraising money in their personal account will be forfeited to the program, but other money of items not yet purchased will be returned. Parents Initials Athletes Initials Parent/Guardian Expectations o All parents are expected to have good sportsmanship at all times when representing Brighton and Brighton Cheerleading; including games, competitions, and any other cheerleading practices or events. o All parents are expected to represent Brighton Cheerleading in a positive manner at all cheerleading related events and activities; including but not limited to competitions and games. o All parents and athletes should respect the 24 hour rule. If your daughter comes home upset regarding Cheerleading please wait 24 hours to contact anyone on the coaching staff; unless of course it is an emergency. o Please follow the chain of command with questions or concerns regarding the program. The chain of command is: Your Immediate Coach Head Coach Athletic Director Lettering Requirements Parents Initials To be considered for a varsity letter you must satisfy the following conditions: 1. An athlete must have completed a minimum of 80% of all scheduled games. However, the athlete is expected to participate in all scheduled games. (Should a religious holiday conflict with a game, this will not hinder the athlete s percentage.) 2. An athlete must participate in ALL team competitions, school assemblies, and required team activities. 3. In evaluating athletes we evaluate your commitment to: Grades & Eligibility, Attendance, Practice & Game Requirements, Behavior & Conduct, Financial Obligations, 4. The following guidelines apply to ALL athletes on the team including injured athletes. Your consideration for a varsity letter is under the full discretion of the coaching staff, and the coaching staff s decision is final. AS A MEMBER OF THE BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT TEAM, I UNDERSTAND MY RESPONSIBILITY AS AN ATHLETE PARTICIPATING AND REPRESENTING BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATING ANY OF THE RULES EXPLAINED IN THIS CONTRACT. ATHLETE S SIGNATURE DATE PARENT S SIGNATURE DATE