PARENT INFORMATION MEETING 2013 THE PRIDE OF THE HILLS Who s the Best? C-H-H-S! Recognition for our CHHS program We are known around Southern California by United Spirit Association and U.S. Spiritleaders for our high standards and commitment to cheer, song and mascots. Was requested by USA to host a Spirit Regional in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Host to the Spirit Spectacular All-Star and High School cheer and dance competition for the past 7 years! USA Finalist at Nationals back to back in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, and Top 3 at USA Nationals and King of the Bleachers 11 times in 11 years. 1
Who are Husky Spiritleaders? SQUAD JV Song JV Cheer Varsity Song Varsity Cheer Varsity Mascot Grade that can try out 8 th, 9th and 10th grade 8 th, 9th and 10th grade 10th and 11th grade 10th and 11th grade 10th and 11th grade Advisors: Farrah Rigo-Witt Alex Uribe Coaches: Ken Bencomo Carissa Stephens John Smiley Dyanna Uribe Janette Uribe CHHS Spirit Staff We are the longest running spirit advisors and coaching staff in the district. This program has had the same leadership team for 10 of the last 12 years of CHHS s history! Spiritleader Basics How many spiritleaders will you take? All practices take place after school at CHHS or at the Talent Factory in Chino. If Spiritleaders choose to work - PLEASE schedule work after 5:30 pm. Spiritleaders are required to cheer at ALL football games, ALL basketball games, ALL home wrestling matches and other games as called upon. Spiritleading is a year round activity. Spiritleaders may think twice when being a member of another sport or program at CHHS as it will conflict with most spirit events. Spiritleaders are allowed to participate on All-Star Teams, however, please be aware of our practice schedules. It is very difficult to accommodate various All Star Team schedules. See possible dates on line. It depends on the judges scores and the amount of candidates. However, we are always looking for: 8-18Varsity Cheer 12-18 JV Cheer 7-10 Varsity Song 7-12 JV Song 2-4 Varsity Mascots 2
Requirements and Qualifications Please go to www.chhshuskyspirit.com and click on Try-Out Information and read the Constitution and other docs! This is very important! Our constitution has been updated a lot for the upcoming year. Both the spirit candidate and parent must understand the time and financial donation commitment. Our parent boosters are very involved. Actual Try-Outs and Clinic Songleading April 22-25, 2013 Monday, April 22-3-5:30 Small Gym Tuesday, April 23-3-5:30 pm Small Gym Wednesday, April 24-3-5:30 pm Small Gym Thursday, April 25 Try-outs (starts at 3 pm Small Gym) Candidates will perform the game action cheer and one dance routine. Songleaders do not stunt. At clinics each candidate will learn motion placement, jumps, and dance technique. At try-outs the candidate will perform a combination of jumps, leaps and turning sequences, one dance, and a sideline chant while demonstrating dance skill in kick lines and a minimum of double turn (two rotations ) Song (cont d) Cheerleading There is no skill requirement for trying out, however, song candidates are encouraged to have at minimum a level toe touch, double pirouettes, double pencil (leg hold) turns, Straight, tilt, fan kicks and inside fans and a la seconde turns (at least one eight count). Candidates can successfully make the squad and work on those skills during the year, however, they should know that those skill scores are based on the level of performance and difficulty during the try-out. At cheer clinics each candidate will learn motion placement, jumps, dance technique and tumbling execution. Candidates will need to show some form of gymnastic skill. Tumbling skills can include: round offs, front rolls, cartwheels, round off back hand springs, standing back hand springs or any form of advanced tumbling that the candidate is comfortable performing. At try-outs the candidate will perform a combination of 3 jumps, show their gymnastics, one dance/performance cheer and a sideline chant. 3
CHEER (cont d) Mascots There is no skill requirement for trying out, however, cheer candidates are encouraged to have at minimum a level toe touch and a standing backhand spring or round off back hand spring. Candidates can successfully make the squad and work on those skills during the year, however, they should know that tumbling scores are based on the level of difficulty during the try-out. Candidates will try-out on a mat. Candidates may not ask for a spot during try-outs. Candidates will learn the game action cheer husky style and will learn a short routine that will include characterization and improvisation. Candidates will be required to bring some props from home. Candidates may be released slightly earlier than cheer and song candidates. Grade Requirement Application Students must have a 2.0 GPA. Part of the GPA is a part of the overall score. 10 points possible 4.0-3.50 = 10 points 3.25-3.49 = 8 points 3.0-3.24 = 6 points 2.75-2.99 = 4 points 2.50-2.74 = 2 points 2.25-2.49 = 1 points 2.0-2.24 = 0 points Parent/Guardian and Spiritleader candidate must read, agree to and complete the cover signature sheet handed out at the MANDATORY MEETING ON MARCH 25 or 26, 2013: Spiritleader candidates will fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION and submit by: April 11, 2013 at 2:30. Spiritleader candidates will follow the directions on how to drop the essay and the copy of the Fall Semester Report Card to the chhshuskyspirit drop box. Attach the cover-signature sheet, try-out t-shirt order form and money, a high school sports physical, and the two-teacher evaluation forms (each Spiritleader candidate needs to attach an envelope to the evaluation forms with their name on the outside) together and turn into the front office of CHHS by April 11, 2013. www.chhshuskyspirit.com Links 4
Online Application Forms Link Donation Requests Spiritleading is not funded by CHHS ASB, athletics or district programs. It is not a Title IX program. All programs at CHHS ask for donations for items needed for students. There will be a basic spirit pack available for approximately $400. (confirmation of price will be at first congratulations/ booster meeting). Uniform (including sweats) Choreographer/Coach fees Shoes Spiritleaders and their families who opt to have a school issued uniform and suppliesmust not personalize or alter the uniform/supplies in anyway. Spiritleaders will be requested to check out items. Spiritleaders and their families who opt to order their own uniform may alter the sizing of their uniforms but not the overall look of the uniform. Sweatshirt Please see estimated donation sheet on website In the past: All spiritleaders: Coaching & Choreography 400.00 Music 60.00 USSL Camp 385.00 Camp Clothes (possible 2nd uniform) 200.00 Sweatshirt 30.00 General Booster Fees 25.00 Shoes 65.00 Poms & Megaphones 40.00 Hairbows (includes comp bow) 15.00 Competition Fees 300.00 Talent Factory 480.00 Talent Factory We are lucky enough to have a good relationship with Talent Factory for dance technique and tumbling class. While not mandatory, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that spiritleaders be enrolled in Monday afternoon classes that are set aside just for our school. Coach Carissa and Coach Smiley are also on staff at TF. (TF Co-Owner and co-director) 5
Camp is optional There are several ways to raise funds. At CHHS we have bingo fundraisers where you can work beyond your required hours, we accept sponsorships and we have individual account fundraiser events. Camp for all spiritleaders will be July 25-28, 2013 at Vanguard University. (Across the street from the Orange County Fair). Spiritleaders who do not attend are still required to learn material from captains and other squad members by the Wednesday before the first football game. Camp deposits will be taken at first booster meeting. Varsity only Camp Online Application: Step 1 Varsity has the option to attend USA Elite Camp at Knott s Berry Farm August 6-9, 2013. Why do we go? We believe that USA has unique opportunities for our older spiritleaders such as All-American try-outs, staff try-out invites and travel and performances opportunities. Go to chhshuskyspirit.com and click on links Fill out the short online application. How to Apply Step 2 Step 1: Make sure that all information has been read and agreed to by the Spirit Family. Check out all of our info at www.chhshuskyspirit.com Turn in your cover sheet packet which includes, physical, spirit pack sheet and your teacher evaluations to the Spirit box in the CHHS front office by April 11, 2013. 6
No Essay! Clinic and Try-Outs In the past we have had a written essay submitted by each candidate. This year the spirit staff will be conducting short, informal interviews with candidates during clinic. There is a clinic and try-out dress code. All Spiritleader Candidates are required to wear the Try-Out t-shirt ORHusky P.E. Shirts and Shorts (eighth graders may wear their middle school P.E. shirts and shorts) Hair needs to be pulled away from your face and keep it neat. (ponytails are recommended) Absolutely no glitter or jewelry is allowed. It is a safety hazard for some and could possibly detract from your performance. Athletic tennis shoes for cheer and mascots. Jazz shoes for song. Try-Out Spirit Pack Please tuck in your shirt. You are jumping, rolling and moving around a lot, and we do not want to "flash" anyone, especially the judges at tryouts. Please bring a water bottle. Cell phones should be put on silent or turned off and should not be a distraction to the clinic candidate or others. We politely ask that cell phones are not to be brought out during the duration of clinics, including break times. Try-outs and clinic are closed to spectators. Please no recording of instructional material. Candidates may buy a t-shirt and ribbon for try-outs. Order forms are in your packet. You are welcome to turn them in tonight. We have found that candidates would rather wear something other than p.e. clothes and it helps make everyone equal in the eyes of the judges. Every candidate must have a physical on file. Teacher Evaluations Forms are available tonight or can be in the forms section of www.chhshuskyspirit.com They are due in your packet. You cannot participate in clinics without the physical. Each candidate must turn in TWO evaluations. Must be in a sealed envelope with teacher signature on the back Send a thank you to the teacher If you are currently in the program, the CHHS staff MUST fill out one of your evaluations. 7
Captain Applications Judging We are accepting captain applications for all returning spiritleaders. We will post our captains along with the final squad selections. Please see the captain application in the forms section of www.chhshuskyspirit.com. We will accept captain applications until the first day of clinic. Candidates may turn in apps to Mrs. Rigo-Witt in her room, room 256. 3-4 Judges will be hired from the United Spirit Association or US Spiritleaders Staff. They will have absolutely no connection to Chino Hills High School. Each candidate will be scored on a 1-100 point scale The 3-4 judge sheets will be totaled together for 300/400 points possible. Total Points for Try-Out Score Results Clinics - 15 points possible Teacher Evaluations - 15 points each Report Card - 10 points possible Candidate Essay - 10 points possible So 50 points possible with try-out packet Judges at tryouts - 100 points possible per Judge Squad results will be posted according to the candidate s try-out number and will be on www.chhshuskyspirit.com after 3 pm on Friday, April 26. Finally We are very proud of our program and hope that you want to be a part of our great team! Remember to check out the material online, including calendars! Application and other required paperwork is due on April 11, 2013 THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK! ANY QUESTIONS LATER ON EMAIL CHHSHUSKYSPIRIT@GMAIL.COM We are on Instagram and Facebook! Check us out! 8