Cheer & Dance Informational Parent Meeting2014

Cheerleading Coaches

•Angie Carlson—Head Coach•Amy Applebaum—Assistant • Jacquie Coffin—Assistant

Dance Team Coaches

•Katrina Carey—Director •Cindi Day—Assistant

Important Dates• Physicals due on or prior to Friday, Feb. 28 (valid

until 7/31)• Permission slips due on or prior to Feb. 28• Clinics from 3:15-5pm March 3-6• Try-outs begin at 3:30pm on March 7• Fees due May 1 (for new & returning team members)

Requirements• Physical on file with school nurse• Signed Permission slip• Fill out teachers from 2nd quarter (teacher recs)• Must have passed 5 of 7 classes last semester• Be passing all classes/have all work handed in• Attend all clinics and tryouts

What to wear for Tryouts• Plain white t shirt• Black Shorts• No spandex or tight fitting clothing• Dance shoes or athletic shoes that student can

easily dance and cheer in• No gum or jewelry• Hair should be pulled back neatly in a ponytail

Tryout for Cheer• Entrance with toe touch and one other jump of

choice. (Tumbling should be shown here if applicable).

• Individual Chant• Group Cheer• Pom Routine• Appearance and Overall Presentation

Tryout for Dance• Turn Sequence• Leap Sequence• Group Dance• Individual Choreography• Appearance and Overall Presentation

Judging & Scoring• We provide a fair and un-biased tryout process.• Judges are not affiliated with Pioneer Trail or any

feeder schools.• Points are tallied in the tryout room by office staff.• Teams are selected based on individual numerical

scores. The girl with the highest scores gets her first preference. This continues until all of the slots are filled, or there is a natural break in the scores.

What if I Make the Cheer Squad?• Expense- $550-$650 due by May 1, 2013.

You may not participate until all fees are paid!• Optional fundraisers-to cover individual costs will take place

shortly after spring break. • Team fundraisers throughout the year will cover team

expenses.• Extra Practices- Before camp, summer, morning and possible

Saturday practices before a performance. • Games- 1-2 games per week depending on the season.• Summer Camp- May 28-30 @ ONHS. • Extra performances: Old Settler’s day parade, District

Showcase, etc.

What If I Make the Dance Team?• Expense- $550-$650 due by May 1, 2014. You may not participate until all fees are paid!• Optional fundraisers-to cover individual costs will take place

shortly after spring break. • Team fundraisers throughout the year will cover team expenses.• Extra Practices- Before camp, summer, morning and possible

Saturday practices before a performance. • 1-2 performances per week • Summer Camp- June 2-4 @ FTMS• Extra performances: such as Old Settler’s day parade, District

Showcase, Competitions on Saturdays in January

Concerned about the Cost?? • Everyone is highly encouraged to participate in the

fundraisers provided. • Be creative! How can your daughter earn some

extra money? • Former squad members may be interested in

selling their gently used items to new squad members.

• See coach with individual concerns or questions about expenses.

What if I Don’t Make the Team?• Tryouts can be a stressful experience. We hope to

provide a process that is positive and learning-centered.

• Per district policy final scores are kept confidential.• If you feel the need, you may set up an appointment

with Mrs. Carpenter (Assistant Principal). At this meeting we will provide a Strengths/Weaknesses sheet demonstrating areas that your candidate could improve on for next time.

Reminders:• Teacher Rec. Forms must be filled out ASAP!• Physical must be on file with school nurse on or

before February 28• Permission slip must be signed and handed in to

the front office on or before February 28• Candidates must have all work turned in a be

passing all classes!