2015-2016 Fairhope Middle SchoolCheerleading Tryout Application

Participant:

Email: Phone/Cell:

Parent/Guardian:

Email: Phone/Cell:

Emergency Contact: Phone/Cell:

Current school: (circle) Fairhope Middle / Fairhope Intermediate / J. Larry Newton

Current Teachers: Homeroom

All other teachers including PE, GT, Enrichment):

The following items are due to Mrs. Lanicek no later than 3:00PM on Friday, February 27th. NO EXCEPTIONS.

______Try-out Fee $25.00 (nonrefundable), Cash or Check- payable to FMS. Please include phone #.

______Cheerleading Try-Out Application (this sheet)

______ Parental Permission Form (parent & student signature)

______ Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form (physician, parent & student signature)

______ Insurance Waiver Form (parent & student signature)

DO NOT COMPLETE:

Grades/GPA: Absences: EX_____ UN_____ Total______

Discipline:

Parental Permission for Cheerleading

If selected, my child,___________________________________, has my permission to be a cheerleader at Fairhope Middle School if she is selected. I understand that she must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coaches and the principal of Fairhope Middle School. I understand that my child and at least one parent/guardian must attend the Try-out meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2015 @ 6:00 and that ALL required forms must be turned in by February 27th or my child will not be allowed to try out for cheerleading. I understand that my child must attend the Try-out Clinic to be considered for a position on the squad.

I understand that qualified judges will evaluate my daughter, and we agree to abide by the decision of the judges.

I understand the financial obligations involved if my child is selected to the squad. I understand the very nature of the activity; cheerleading and gymnastics carry a risk of physical

injury. No matter how careful the participant and the coach are, how many spotters are used, or what landing surface is used, the risk cannot be eliminated. I understand the risk and will not hold Fairhope Middle School or any of its personnel responsible in the case of accident or injury at any time.

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

I am interested in being a cheerleader at Fairhope Middle School. I understand the risks stated above. If selected, I promise to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coaches and the principal of Fairhope Middle School. I promise to cooperate and follow the instructions of the cheerleading coaches and captains and be present for all cheerleading activities.

Student Signature: Date: ____________

Please review the 2015-2016 FMS Cheering Guidelines on the FMS websitefairhopems.com

2015-2016 FMS Cheer Try-Out Clinic/Try-out Information

Cheer Clinic: Monday, March 9 - Thursday, March 12- 4:00-5:30 @ FMS GymOver the course of 4 days, you will learn the jumps, cheer, and dance that you will perform at try-outs. You will receive the dance music via email after the 1st day of clinic so that you can practice at home.

Cheer Clinic Attire-Any athletic style top/t-shirt (no midriffs) and any athletic shorts-Appropriate tennis shoes with no show socks-Hair in a neat pony tail- no ribbons-No jewelry

Requirements/Percentages for Try-outs:During the 4-day cheer clinic, you will learn a cheer, jumps, spirit and a dance routine. On the day of try-outs, you will perform those skills and be evaluated by 3 judges. School attendance, teacher recommendations and discipline will also be considered.

15% Tumbling- Running (5%) /Standing (10%)20% Jumps-Toe touch & Front Hurdler 20% Group cheer 20% Dance 15% Overall Effectiveness(Motions/Spirit/Voice)10% Teacher Evaluations, Discipline, Attendance

Tryout Attire-White athletic style tank top (no midriffs) and Black athletic style shorts (Reasonable length)-Appropriate tennis shoes with no show socks-Hair in a neat pony tail- no ribbons-No jewelry

Reminders for clinic & try-out: Be on time & prepared No cell phones Bring bottled water No parents please Bring a positive attitude!

Financial Obligations-if selected for the 15-16 FMS Cheer Squad $200 will be due at Uniform/CampWear fitting (April 14th) $65 per month- Squad Tumbling- not paid through school account The following is an ESTIMATE of the cost that will occur with cheerleading. Fundraising opportunities will be

available, but may not cover the entire balance. Choreography & Music $115UCA Summer Camp $400Uniform rental fee $100Campwear, shoes, bows, poms, warm-ups, bag, etc. $635Squad support: supplies, filler uniforms, etc. $150

$1400 estimate

Important Tryout Dates

Event Day Date Time PlaceMandatory Parent Meeting

Thursday February 12 6:00PM FMSCafetorium

Paperwork Due Friday February 27 By 3:00 FMS OfficeMandatoryTry Out Clinic

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs

March 9-12 4:00-5:30 FMS Gym

Tryouts Saturday March 14 8:30-11:00 FMS Gym

Specific time TBA

Online Posting Saturday March 14 Approx 11:30 FMS Website

Uniform & CampWear Fitting

Saturday March 14 12:00-until FMS Gym

Attention Parents:The Thursday, February 27th meeting @ 6:00 is mandatory.

A parent AND the prospective cheerleader must BOTH attend or your student will not be allowed to try-out.

Check your calendars! If your daughter is selected, the following practice/camp dates will be mandatory- no exceptions.

Event Day Date Time PlaceAfter school Practice

Every Wednesday May 6, 13, 20August 19- Jan 27

3:30-5:00 FMS GYM

Squad Tumbling Every Tuesday(June, July & All school holidays off)

May 5- May 26Aug 4-Jan 26, 2016

3:45-5:00 Next Level Tumbling

HomePom Choreography

TuesdaySaturday

March 31, April 14,21,28May 2nd or 9th TBA

3:45-5:009:00-11:00

Next Level Tumbling

Pre-Camp“BootCamp”

SaturdaySunday

June 13June 14

8:00-12:001:00-5:00

FMS Gym

UCA Cheer Camp

Wednesday-Saturday June 17-20 NA Auburn University

Please contact Kelly Lanicek (klanicek@bcbe.org) or Ashley Lathan (alathan@bcbe.org) if you have questions or need clarification.