Braswell High School Royals Drill Team Line Tryouts Application Packet 2016-2017 TRYOUT INFORMATION ALL FUTURE 9 TH 11 TH GRADE BENGALS ALL CANDIDATES MUST CURRENTLY ATTEND A D.I.S.D. SCHOOL MANDATORY PARENT MEETING: FEBRUARY 23 RD (TUESDAY) NAVO MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA @ 7:00PM TRYOUT CLINIC: MARCH 21 ST -23 RD (MONDAY - WEDNESDAY) PALOMA CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYM @ 6:00PM-8:00PM TRYOUT: MARCH 24 TH (THURSDAY) PALOMA CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYM @ 6:00PM-END ALL FORMS DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 11 TH Director: Kristina Shelburne Email: kshelburne@dentonisd.org Phone: 940-369-2125
Dear Royal Candidate Parents/Guardians, The tryout date for the Royals Drill Team will be Thursday, March 24 th, 2016. It is important that you are aware of what is expected from each dancer on the day of tryouts. It is also important to understand the responsibilities of the dancers who make the team. A great commitment is required from each parent whose child is selected as a member of the Royals Drill Team. The Tryout Clinic will run March 21 st -23 rd at Paloma Creek Elementary School s gymnasium, after school from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to allow all candidates the time to make way to a central location. During the clinic each dancer will learn a jazz/pom routine, a kick routine, and participate in a mock tryout. Every dancer, unless academically ineligible or suspended, will attend all daily clinics in order to learn the routines and expectations of tryouts. If a candidate is academically ineligible, they must attend all daily practices, but only to observe. The ineligible candidate will become eligible to tryout on Thursday, March 24 th. All candidates should wear comfortable clothing that they can move in during the clinic. No jeans, crop tops, boots, or sandals will be allowed. March 24 th is the only tryout date that will be offered. Tryouts will begin promptly at 6:00 pm and will end when all candidates have performed and callbacks are complete. Each candidate must stay for the full tryout period in order to allow for judging callbacks and full group tryouts if necessary. Tryouts are closed to the public. Parents and friends must wait outside the school in order to give candidates full concentration and focus on tryouts. Once the judging is complete and the decision for next year s team is made, the tryout numbers of the candidates chosen for the team will be posted on the Royals website. This can be either a very exciting time or a very disappointing time, so please be supportive of your dancer. There is no set number of dancers on the team. Membership depends on how many candidates tryout and on their score variations a natural break in the total score. The candidates will tryout in front of judges who are qualified in the area of dance and drill team. Judges are from outside the Denton Independent School District. THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL. There will be a required parent meeting on Tuesday, February 23 rd, at 7:00 pm in the Navo Middle School Cafeteria. Both the candidate and one parent/guardian of all candidates who wish to tryout must attend this meeting. This will be a time to give you additional information and answer any questions you might have. Your dancer will not be allowed to tryout if they do not have a parent/guardian attend the meeting or contact the director if there is a conflict. Please read and make sure you completely understand all of the attached information. All attached forms must be completed by you and your child and turned in to Miss Shelburne either at the Braswell High School Office located at Paloma Creek Elementary School or Denton High School, no later than Friday, March 11 th. If you have any questions, please call me at (940) 369-2125 or email me at kshelburne@dentonisd.org.
Line Try-Out Timeline/Important Dates February 23rd (Tuesday) March 11 th March 21 st -23 rd March 23 rd March 24 th Required Parent Meeting 7:00 pm Navo Middle School Cafeteria All Tryout Forms DUE! Health Form Permission Form Current Copy of Grades Resume Folder Tryout Clinic - Mandatory 6:00-8:00 pm Paloma Creek Elementary Gym Candidates Will Learn Routines All Candidates MUST ATTEND! Attire: Comfortable Clothing Mock Tryouts (During Clinic) 6:00-8:00 pm Paloma Creek Elementary Gym Attire: All Black and Dance Shoes/Red Lips Line Tryouts 6:00pm Paloma Creek Elementary Gym Attire: All Black (Form Fitting) and Dance Shoes April 2 nd New Line Team Meeting & Social 6:00 pm (Tentative) First Camp payment due (1/2 $177.50) First Uniform Fitting April 29 th TBA August August 5 th -7 th First Uniform/Practice Attire Payment Due After School Practices for the Remainder of the Year (Time and place TBD) Royals Summer Practices (Time and Place TBD) 2 nd Camp Payment Due (1/2 $177.50) Possible Dates: August 1 st -4 th ; 9 th -12 th MANDATORY: Royals Resort Line Camp in Grapevine with Crowd Pleasers Dance Will Learn up to 7 Pep-Rally, Field, and Contest Routines
What to Wear the Day of Tryouts *Black leotard or black top *NO jewelry *Hair in ponytail *Black socks/tights *Black jazz shoes/sneakers *Bright RED lipstick (female candidates only) *Black Lycra dance pants/leggings Dance World at Denton Triangle Mall carries most of the attire; also check Discount Dance online. What to Expect the Day of Tryouts 1. Each candidate will be known by an identification number, which will be worn during the audition. 2. Each candidate will perform the splits, a jazz/pom routine, and a kick routine in groups of 4-5 members. 3. Auditions are closed to spectators. 4. There will be three (3) certified judges selected by the director and approved by school administration. 5. Each candidate will be judged on a point scale. 6. Selection of the members will be based on the categories of dance technique, showmanship, knowledge of jazz/pom, kick routine, splits, rhythm and timing, precision and unison, overall impression, resume, grades, attendance, and knowledge of the Royals constitution (Quiz at Mock Tryouts). 7. The number of selected line members will be based upon the number of candidates auditioning and their final scores. Candidates will be chosen by the natural break in the scores. 8. Announcement of the new line shall be posted online following the conclusion of the auditions, callbacks, and final tally of all scores.
Royals Membership Requirements Each member must want to be a Royal. Each member must be willing to abide by all rules and follow directions laid out in the constitution. Each member must enjoy learning and performing dances. Each member must demonstrate responsibility at all times. Each member must understand that any decision made by the director/administration is in the best interest of the team and its members. Each member must have a desire to cooperate and to be one of the team. Each member must maintain an average of 70 or above in each class. Each member must register for the designated drill team class for the 2016-2017 school year. Each member is required to attend drill team camp and all other required dance/choreography workshops throughout the year. Before school, after school and summer practice sessions are required. Time specifications for these will be established as camp dates and other school schedules become available to the director. Summer practice for all members is mandatory upon notification of these dates and times. All members must be present for all practice sessions, games, pep rallies, competitions, etc. All members must audition for every performance unless ill or injured. Members will purchase their practice clothing and other necessary clothing as required. All personal obligations for uniform orders must be met. All members must be willing to commit themselves for the entire year of 2016-2017 membership as a Royal. Strive to maintain an exemplary reputation in and out of Royals, including their internet/online reputation. Contract required.
Royals MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS Anyone who meets the set qualifications will not be discriminated against because of race, creed, or educational handicap. Prospective members shall be entering grade nine (9) through eleven (11). A candidate who is academically ineligible for extracurricular participation during the nine-week grading period in which auditions occur may audition to become a Royal but may not participate in the after school clinic. The candidate will be allowed to attend the clinic, but will be responsible for learning the audition routines on their own time and must check in with the director each day during the audition workshop to receive any necessary information. All candidates and their parents must attend the February 23 rd meeting for tryout information. Failure to attend or meet with the director will result in the candidate s inability to audition. Prospective members and their parents must be fully aware of the time and expense in becoming a Royal. A prospective member must currently attend a D.I.S.D. school. Candidates will be expected to perform a specific required routine at auditions. A panel of three (3) qualified judges shall evaluate the performance of the candidates for line membership. Selection of line members will be based on the sum of all three judges. Dear Royals Candidate, Involvement and participation are the Royals fundamental principles. It is my opinion that an important part of scholastic maturity is gained by joining and actively participating in extracurricular functions. The Royals offer one of the best means for students to grow with others their own age. The drill team offers companionship while concurrently teaching discipline, perseverance and selfmotivation. The result is an organization in which each member can be truly proud. It is my desire that your time spent in Royals will be a rewarding, learning experience for you. You must dedicate many hours of hard work for personal improvement. YOU MUST WANT TO BE A ROYAL! Your decision to be a part of the Royals line is an important one, consider it carefully. Good Luck! Sincerely, Miss Shelburne
FINANCES PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BECAUSE THE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OF THE ROYALS ORGANIZATION SEEMS TO CAUSE THE MOST CONFUSION. IF YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER READING THIS SECTION, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK. Listed below is an itemized list of expenses that could be incurred by new members. Hopefully, this will give candidates an idea of what to expect in terms of financial obligations. The largest sum of money is due in April following tryouts; however, some items may be purchased over a period of time. This list is not inclusive and it must be realized by all members and parents that additions must be made from time to time. Great care is taken by the director to keep costs as low as possible. Note: this list is only to give you an idea of what to expect. These costs will be split up into payments throughout the summer and fall semester. Costs incurred by the individual (all are over-estimates and are not exact amounts) Practice attire (includes tops, pants, jazz shoes, bag, etc.) - $350.00 Uniform attire (wind suit, hat, squad shirt, field boots) - $250.00 Miscellaneous (spirit wear, basics for spring show) - $100.00 Camp - $355.00 The school provides the official field uniforms. These uniforms are issued to the members and returned at the end of the school year. If part of the uniform issued is not returned or is damaged, the member will then have to cover the cost of that item. The above items are ordered as a group rather than individual and an exact list will be provided after tryouts. When looking at the total cost, please realize what you would be paying for dance lessons five times a week, dancewear, dance conventions that would be attended, and recital fees. If you have never been involved in dance before, I encourage you to look into these costs and compare. In addition, practice attire is purchased the first year only. The cost of participation significantly drops for the 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th years. There will be payment plans available as well as fundraising opportunities to help cover costs. Communication with the director is key when creating payment plans.
THE FOUR SEASONS OF BEING A ROYAL Being a Royal means commitment for all four seasons. Royal activities begin immediately following auditions and continue throughout the year, until the following auditions. This involves commitment on the member s part for a full year. I. SPRING (March-May) A. TEAM PRACTICES TBD B. COMPETITION is anywhere from late January, February, to early March. There will be occasional Saturday practices as needed for Competition and Spring Show. C. AUDITIONS are the first activity of the new squad, usually held in early to mid-spring. D. SPRING SHOW will usually be held in March-April. The Royals will begin preparing for the show immediately after competition if not earlier. E. ROYAL OFFICER AUDITIONS are held in March-April following Line Auditions. A member must be current for at least one year before being eligible to audition for an officer position (from previous school). Sophomores or Juniors will be allowed to audition the Royals first year. F. TRAINING for the new line will take place during April-May. The purpose of this training is to prepare the new line for community performances and camp. II. III. IV. SUMMER A. OFFICER CAMP is in early June. The exact place and date varies from year to year. Camp lasts 3 days and is mandatory for the dance officers. B. SUMMER PRACTICE is scheduled to take place for the week prior to camp (July-August). These practice sessions are mandatory for all Royals and are important in preparing the team for camp and football season performances. C. TEAM CAMP will be held mid-august. Camp lasts 3 days and is required of all team members. FALL A. TEAM PRACTICES begin when school starts. The Royals practice every day. Practice sessions will be before or after school as well as during the Royals Drill Team Block Scheduled. Morning band practices will be once per week for all Royals. Time and day TBD. B. PEP RALLIES are held throughout Football season. The Royals actively participate in all of the pep rallies. C. FOOTBALL GAMES are held weekly throughout the months of September, October, and early November (playoffs into December). Members are required to attend all games including potential playoff games. Games could be on a Thursday or Friday, occasionally on Saturday during playoffs. WINTER A. BASKETBALL GAMES which the team attends are pre-scheduled and all academically eligible members are required to attend. The Royals will perform at selected games. B. COMPETITION PRACTICE begins during the months of December and January. All competition material is taught at these practices. After school and weekend practices may be required depending upon the availability of gym space. C. COMPETITION is anywhere from late January, February, to early March. The drill team is a full year commitment. If you, or your child, feel that they cannot meet these expectations, they should not participate in the auditions. It is an honor to be selected as a member of this organization. It requires enthusiasm and dedication, not only from the dancers, but from the parents as well. The team can be the best only if it has your support. I hope each of you will be willing to give your support to your dancer and the team as they prepare for a successful year!
Candidate Resume TURN IN BY ~ Friday, March 11 th (with application) ~ 4:30 pm Please type. Be creative with color and pictures. Must be in a folder or binder please organize your folder well. 1. Name, address, home phone, candidate s cell phone, parent/guardian s cell phone, your email and a parent s email. 2. Current Picture Not attached. Will be used for judging purposes. 3. List any and all dance/athletic experience 4. Why do you want to become a Royal? Elaborate. 5. Can you commit to the daily practice times after/before school? 6. Do you have any other obligations during the year? (include jobs, clubs, organizations, church, etc.) Would this interfere with Royal practices? 7. List 5 of your strengths 8. List 2 of your weaknesses 9. Respect to one another is a big deal on the Royals drill team. We use the formal acknowledgement of : yes ma am throughout the year in and out of practice and events. This is a great training tool towards your future. How does this affect you? 10. Describe yourself using each letter in the word: STAR WHAT SHOULD BE TURNED IN BY MARCH 11th: Try-out Application: fully completed and signed by Parent/Guardian and Applicant Applicant Parent Permission Form: signed by Parent/Guardian and Applicant Resume: Instructions on items to include are noted in the Candidate Resume section Official Copy of your report card which reflects the first TWO nine-week grading periods including a copy of attendance.
BRASWELL HIGH SCHOOL ROYALS DRILL TEAM APPLICANT PARENT PERMISSION FORM 2016-2017 I,, have read the tryout information, membership requirements, and guidelines of the Braswell High School Royals Drill Team Organization. I understand the devotion my child must have to tryout and participate. I am also aware and will cooperate by upholding the guidelines, time commitment, and financial costs that are involved with drill team. I understand that the decision of the judges is final, and I will respect that decision. With these things in mind, I give my permission for my child to tryout for the Royals Drill Team. Parent or Guardian Signature Date I,, have read the tryout information and understand the requirements for participation in the Braswell High School Royals Drill Team. I also understand the guidelines, membership requirements, dedication, and time it takes to be involved in such an organization. I intend to devote my time needed to make the drill team a success if I am selected. I am aware that the decision of the judges is final, and I will respect that decision. Applicant s Signature Date
BRASWELL HIGH SCHOOL ROYALS TRY-OUT APPLICATION 2016-2017 Last Name First Name Address City State Zip Code Last Name (Parent) First Name (Parent) ( ) ( ) Home Telephone Number Applicant Cell Phone ( ) ( ) Parent Work Phone Number Parent Cell Phone Applicant Email Address Parent Email Address Age Birth Date Current Class (8 th, 9 th, 10 th ) Clubs or Activities you plan to participate in next year. Medications and/or Allergies ( ) Emergency Contact (if different than parent information) Emergency Phone Number Parent/Guardian Signature Date Applicant Signature Date
Drill Team TryOuts ~ Health Form Name: Current Grade: Age: Date of Birth: ID#: Parent/Guardian s Name: Home#: Mom Cell#: Dad Cell#: Candidate s Cell#: Emergency Cell#:, who? Health History: Do you or have you had Diabetes yes no Bone/Joint Disorder yes no Tuberculosis yes no Nosebleed (chronic) yes no Heart Disease yes no Vision Problems yes no High Blood Pressure yes no Contacts yes no Physical Deformities yes no Glasses yes no Head Injury yes no Hernia yes no Convulsions/Epilepsy yes no Asthma yes no Seasonal Allergies yes no Dizziness/fainting spells yes no Food Allergies yes no Back injury yes no Kidney Disease yes no Nervous Disorder yes no Other Chronic Illnesses: Any medications that student is currently taking: If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please give a brief history of the problem, date symptoms first occurred, treatment for the problem, etc. Record of Serious Injuries/Operations: Do you have any health weaknesses such as a back problems, weak knees/ankles, etc. that would prohibit her from giving her best? The Royalss Drill Team practices long, strenuous hours, it is imperative that each member must be healthy and fit to take the various stresses of being a Royal. I,, agree to allow my child to Try Out for the BHS Royals. I have answered the above questions to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date: