Cheerleading Tryouts Information Packet 2015-2016 1
Cheer Tryouts: ALL Paperwork MUST be turned in BEFORE a student is allowed to tryout otherwise the student will not be allowed in tryouts. Paperwork Due April 3, 2015. Dates: April 14 TH 6-8 pm CJHS Gym *clinic April 15 th 6-8 pm CJHS Gym *clinic and CUTS April 16 th 6-8 pm CJHS Gym *tryouts April 17 th Cheer Team for 2015-16 Posted to the Web by 4:00 p.m. ***Please be prepared to pick up your daughter at 8pm*** April 22 th 6 8 pm Room ART ROOM Parents and Cheerleaders *MANDATORY Attendance Required/ Uniform and camp clothes fitting. o Parent Meeting o Fundraising Info o $250.00 Deposit to CJHS CHEER CLINICS/TRYOUTS ARE CLOSED *NO SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED--THIS INCLUDES CAMERAS AND VIDEO CAMERAS What to wear to clinics/tryouts: Black shorts they need to be as long as your hands when your hands are held to your side PE shirt (current CJHS students) or grey t-shirt (future CJHS students) *shirts must be tucked in--do not pull back with a hair tie socks tennis shoes hair must be pulled back natural make-up NO JEWELRY NO GUM 2
Tryouts will be judged on the following: Floor Cheer (learned at clinic) Make sure you know all of the words and moves to these cheers. 4 8-counts of a dance (Dance taught at the clinic, Counts (movements) must be in sync with the music. 2 jumps---(1) toe-touch, (2) your choice of a jump learned at the clinic (right or left herkie, right or left hurdler, or a pike jump Tumbling passes You will tumble on mats. THERE will be NO SPOTTING. Only do tumbling passes you are confident doing. Facial Expressions & Voice Projection and Pronunciations 3 teacher evaluations---30% of your score o Teacher evaluations must be completed and returned to Coach O Day by April 3 rd. o Two teacher evaluations must be from current CORE teachers, (5 th Grade Classroom Teacher) and the third may be from a past or current teacher. o Teacher evaluations may hand-delivered OR sent through Unit Mail to Coach O Day at CJHS. *NO EVALUATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM STUDENTS* Parents: - Current Grade sheet Grades are IMPORTANT! Good grades is essential for all athletes. Fundraising: We will learn about the fundraising requirement at the mandatory parent meeting. Fundraising will help reduce the out-of-pocket cost for each family. Spring Fundraiser goes towards personal funds Little Cheers Clinic goes towards CJHS Cheer account Equipment/Competition 3
Summer Camp: Camp will be June 8 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Grove Elementary School. o Camp is Mandatory for all Cheerleaders missing is not an option. o Girls will learn a group floor cheer, dance, and stunts. Summer Tumbling/Cheer Class: Tumbling Class is Mandatory for all cheerleaders during the summer. The class will be at Gym. Etc. during the day as to not conflict with other afternoon activities. Cheer Stunting Class is a Mandatory for all cheerleaders during the summer. The class will be at Gym. Etc. during the day as to not conflict with other afternoon activities. o Cost is $120 for 2 hours a week for 6 weeks (which is a great rate) Dates are below. Will work with vacation schedules. Practices: As always I will work with vacation schedules. Spring/Summer MANADTORY practices for cheerleading. o June 2 9 11 a.m. Gym. Etc. Tumble/Stunt Class o June 3 9 11 a.m. Cheer Practice Grove o June 8 11 8 12 CAMP MANDATORY - Grove o June 10 1-3 Cheer Practice Grove I will provide lunch so you don t have to pick them up and bring them back on the 10 th. o June 16 th 9 11 Gym. Etc. Tumble/Stunt Class o June 17 th 9 11 Cheer Practice Grove o June 23 rd 9 11 Gym. Etc. Tumble/Stunt Class o June 24 th 9-11 Cheer Practice - Grove o June 29 July 3 Nothing o July 7 9 11 a.m. Gym. Etc. Tumble/Stunt Class o July 8 9 11 Cheer Practice - Grove o July 14 9 11 a.m. Gym. Etc. Tumble/Stunt Class o July 15 9-11 Cheer Practice - Grove o July 21 9 11 a.m. Gym. Etc. Tumble/Stunt Class o July 28 9 11 a.m. Gym. Etc. Tumble/Stunt Class o July 29 9 11 Cheer Practice - Grove 4
Financial Responsibilities: Name: Style Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price CHEER UNIFORM 1 $210.00 $210.00 TOP SIZE MotionFLEX Bodyliner SKIRT SIZE VSF MotionFLEX Skirt Briefs Boy Cut MFBC Boy Cut Brief 1 $20.00 $20.00 SIZE Shoes 1 $100.00 $100.00 Socks QCREW 3-3 Pack - White Crew 1 $11.00 $11.00 Bows 2 2 $10.00 $20.00 Competition Bow 1 $15.00 $15.00 Warm-Up Outfit Optional SIZE Name 1 $115.00 $115.00 PEJ110 Warm-up Jacket N/A 65.00 for Jacket only TSBN Sequin Name Front PEP110 Warm-up Pant N/A 50.00 if only Pant Camp Clothes Outfit 1 SIZE 1 $45.00 $45.00 STM/HTSPCR2 T-Shirt/Transfer N/A MFSH13Q MotionFlex Short N/A Outfit 2 SIZE 1 $45.00 $45.00 IDTA1512 Sublimated Tank N/A IDSHT Sublimated Short N/A Outfit 3 SIZE 1 $45.00 $45.00 VNT1503P/B155 V-Neck Tee/B Design N/A SHB12 Cheer Biker Short N/A Outfit 4 SIZE 1 $45.00 $45.00 TA/PFSPMN2 Tank/Design N/A MFSH14Q MotionFLEX Short PD 308MF Bra Top PD - OPTIONAL N/A 1 $16.00 $16.00 CHEER BAG Optional NAME 1 $50.00 $50.00 TB14BPD Tote Bag N/A N/A MNBSFN1 Serif Block Name N/A Fleece Jacket Optional SIZE NAME 1 $115.00 $115.00 PF1161FB VSF Polar Fleece Jacket N/A MNBN1 Individual Name Monogram N/A Camps/Classes Mandatory Camp U-High June 8-11 1 $150.00 $150.00 Gym Etc.. 7 weeks @ $10 a class 1 $140.00 $140.00 Shipping and Handling 1 $50.00 $50.00 TOTAL $1,192.00 5
Chiddix Cheerleading Rules As a Chiddix Cheerleader, you are a representative of your school whether you are in uniform or not. You will conduct yourself in a respectable and responsible manner at all times, on or off the court. All cheerleaders will be respectful towards teachers, coaches, parents, students at CJHS and other schools, and towards EACH OTHER!!! This requires commitment and hard work. Cheerleading is an honor! Be proud!!! As a cheerleader your purpose is to promote school spirit and support the athletic programs at Chiddix, whether in victory or defeat. Uniform Attire 1. Uniforms must be kept clean at all times. 2. Uniforms are to be washed on DELICATE cycle and laid flat to dry. 3. Cheer shoes are considered part of the uniform and are to be worn at practices and games. 4. Do not wear your cheer shoes in inclement weather. Shoes must be carried or in your bag. 5. Black athletic pants or legging must be worn under the cheer skirt at all times when the uniform is worn at school or to a venue. During games pants will not be worn. 1. Hair must be pulled back into a high ponytail and must be off your shoulders secured with your cheer bow. No hair is to be in your face, this includes bangs. 2. Nails must be shorter than the top of the fingertips. Clear nail polish is the only color acceptable for nails during the cheer season. 3. No jewelry may be worn at any time while at practice, at a game, or any time you are in uniform. Jewelry cannot be taped. The IESA states that the definition of jewelry is anything that was not on or in your body when you were born. If you choose to get your ears pierced during the cheer season, you will have to take out your new piercings during all practices and games. Attendance 1. All cheerleaders are expected to be in attendance for all practices and games. 2. If you are not in attendance any part of the school day, you cannot practice or cheer at the game that day. You will still come to practice or game. The only exceptions will be if you had a doctor s appointment or a death in the family. 3. All appointments should be scheduled around practices and games. This includes the time between school and the start of the game because we use this time to practice. (Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the Coach when requests are made in advance). 4. Game schedules will come out in the summer. 5. Missing Practices: a. If you are at school, you come to practice. b. If a practice is considered unexcused, the cheerleader will dress but NOT Cheer during a game. c. If you miss a practice you will be missing out on the new material we are learning. Your position may be replaced by another member of the squad. It is very important to be at all practices to learn and do as much as possible as a squad. 6
Excused Absences 1. School-sponsored activities 2. Death in the family 3. Other exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Coach. Eligibility 1. School work comes first. If a cheerleader s name appears on the eligibility list throughout the cheer season (August-February), the cheerleader and parent/guardian will be notified each time the cheerleader is on the eligibility list. The Coach, cheerleader, and parent/guardian will set-up a plan for that cheerleader and how eligibility will affect that cheerleader s academics and cheering. 2. Cheerleaders who are ineligible will be required to study at school during practice time. They will also attend all games in uniform and sit on the bench. Permanent Suspension 1. Total of 3 unexcused absences. 2. Not meeting the requirements of the Coach/cheerleader/parent/guardian agreed-upon plan about eligibility 3 weeks on the ineligible list results in removal from the squad. 3. Repeated school disciplinary problems. (No Detentions, suspensions, etc.) 4. Constant disruption and/or attitude problems. (Results in Teachers e-mail the coach about behavior) 5. Multiple rule infractions (Mine or schools) Dual Participation 1. If a student participates in cheerleading and an IESA sport, the Coaches and the student involved will determine a reasonable practice and game participation schedule for the student. (Softball season is ending as cheerleading is starting. Also, Volleyball begins towards the end of cheerleading. Any girl wanting to participate in both sports MUST communicate this with both Coaches so a tryout/practice/game schedule can be agreed upon in advance). 2. Every effort will be made to ensure that the student has every opportunity to successfully participate in dual activities without compromising the integrity of either activity. (Chiddix students may participate in cheerleading and any IESA sport other than basketball due to conflicting seasons). 7
General Rules 1. Good communication is the key to preventing mix-ups. It is your responsibility to get information. Please notify the coach if you have questions. 2. None of the following will be tolerated. Failure to follow rules will result in the cheerleader sitting out part/all of the game. All rule infractions are at the discretion of the Coach. a. Not paying attention to information given from the Coach b. Tardiness to practice and games c. No spirit, pep, enthusiasm at practice or games d. Missing uniform pieces (if the cheerleader is missing any part of their uniform, including shoes, bows, etc., the cheerleader will not cheer until they have what they are missing) e. The uniform is not neat and clean f. Talking to other cheerleaders/fans while cheering g. Returning late after half-time h. Swearing and any disrespectful behavior i. Arguments among squad members or with the Coach j. Missing any cheer-related function that the squad and Coach have agree to attend (without prior excusal from the Coach) k. Not sitting in a group during cheer-related functions l. Use of cell phone at practice or games without permission from the Coach Other 1. No physical is required for cheerleaders. (6 th graders will have one coming into Middle School) 2. Please email with any questions about the packet and/or tryouts: odayaa@unit5.org 3. If your daughter does not make the cheer squad, I will pass on her information to the Poms Coach, depending when tryouts are. Website: http://www.unit5.org/page/1510 8
PARENT PERMISSON FORM Chiddix Cheerleading Name of Candidate: Year in NEXT school year (6,7,8) *I have read all of the information describing tryouts and squad requirements. *I fully understand the rules which govern my daughter if she is chosen to represent Chiddix as a cheerleader. I understand that this is an extracurricular activity and that attendance at all practices, games, and special functions is a requirement. *I am aware of the financial responsibilities outlined in the tryout packet. *I have read all of the above and do hereby give my daughter permission to tryout for cheerleading at Chiddix. *Enclosed a copy of Grade Report Grades are IMPORTANT! Good grades is essential for all athletes. Paperwork Due April 3 rd, 2015. Parent Name Phone Number (home) (cell) Parent e-mail address: Parent Signature Date I have read and understand all of the rules in the Cheer Tryout Packet. If I am chosen as a cheerleader at Chiddix, I shall fulfill all of the requirements to the best of my ability, or I will be removed from the squad. Candidate s Signature Date Candidate Phone number e-mail 9
Teacher Evaluation 1 Grade Next Year: 6 7 8 (circle one) Teachers, In order to evaluate those trying out for Cheerleading more effectively, it is necessary to have your input on the candidate trying out. I would appreciate an honest rating based on your knowledge of the candidate. It is crucial that you rate the candidate according to how you feel the candidate excels in your class(es). These evaluations are a significant part of the candidate s tryout score. Candidates are not allowed to see this evaluation under any circumstances. Teachers may hand-deliver the evaluations or they may send them in the Unit Mail to Coach O DAY at CJHS. 3 Teacher Evaluations o Teacher evaluations must be completed and returned to Coach O Day by April 3 rd. o Two teacher evaluations must be from current CORE teachers, (5 th Grade Classroom Teacher) and the third may be from a past or current teacher. o Teacher evaluations may hand-delivered OR sent through Unit Mail to Coach O Day at CJHS. o *NO EVALUATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM STUDENTS* (Evaluations will be passed on to the Poms Coach if the candidate did not make the cheerleading squad). Thank you for your time and support! Coach O Day CJHS CHEER Student Name Class(es) Taught On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the highest rating), please rate the candidate in each of the areas listed below: Ability to get along with others Overall attitude Cooperation Attendance and punctuality Dependability/Responsibility Overall, would this student represent Chiddix well Comments Teacher Signature School 10
Teacher Evaluation 2 Grade Next Year: 6 7 8 (circle one) Teachers, In order to evaluate those trying out for Cheerleading more effectively, it is necessary to have your input on the candidate trying out. I would appreciate an honest rating based on your knowledge of the candidate. It is crucial that you rate the candidate according to how you feel the candidate excels in your class(es). These evaluations are a significant part of the candidate s tryout score. Candidates are not allowed to see this evaluation under any circumstances. Teachers may hand-deliver the evaluations or they may send them in the Unit Mail to Coach O DAY at CJHS. 3 Teacher Evaluations o Teacher evaluations must be completed and returned to Coach O Day by April 3 rd. o Two teacher evaluations must be from current CORE teachers, (5 th Grade Classroom Teacher) and the third may be from a past or current teacher. o Teacher evaluations may hand-delivered OR sent through Unit Mail to Coach O Day at CJHS. o *NO EVALUATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM STUDENTS* (Evaluations will be passed on to the Poms Coach if the candidate did not make the cheerleading squad). Thank you for your time and support! Coach O Day CJHS CHEER Student Name Class(es) Taught On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the highest rating), please rate the candidate in each of the areas listed below: Ability to get along with others Overall attitude Cooperation Attendance and punctuality Dependability/Responsibility Overall, would this student represent Chiddix well Comments Teacher Signature School 11
Teacher Evaluation 3 Grade Next Year: 6 7 8 (circle one) Teachers, In order to evaluate those trying out for Cheerleading more effectively, it is necessary to have your input on the candidate trying out. I would appreciate an honest rating based on your knowledge of the candidate. It is crucial that you rate the candidate according to how you feel the candidate excels in your class(es). These evaluations are a significant part of the candidate s tryout score. Candidates are not allowed to see this evaluation under any circumstances. Teachers may hand-deliver the evaluations or they may send them in the Unit Mail to Coach O DAY at CJHS. 3 Teacher Evaluations o Teacher evaluations must be completed and returned to Coach O Day by April 3 rd. o Two teacher evaluations must be from current CORE teachers, (5 th Grade Classroom Teacher) and the third may be from a past or current teacher. o Teacher evaluations may hand-delivered OR sent through Unit Mail to Coach O Day at CJHS. o *NO EVALUATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM STUDENTS* (Evaluations will be passed on to the Poms Coach if the candidate did not make the cheerleading squad). Thank you for your time and support! Coach O Day CJHS CHEER Student Name Class(es) Taught On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the highest rating), please rate the candidate in each of the areas listed below: Ability to get along with others Overall attitude Cooperation Attendance and punctuality Dependability/Responsibility Overall, would this student represent Chiddix well Comments Teacher Signature School 12