AHS Cheerleading Tryout
Attica High School Cheerleading Tryouts
2016 – 2017
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Coach Makaela Snider by email at [email protected]. Go Ramblers!
2016 – 2017 Tryout Schedule Friday, April 8, 2016
Tryout forms due in office
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Practice 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Friday, April 15, 2016
Practice 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Tryouts 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Please note the times. Practices will be over promptly at the designated time. Please have arrangements for your child to be picked up immediately following the end of practices.
These are closed practices, meaning only the girls trying out and judges are allowed in the gym during this time.
YOU must ATTEND ALL practices. They are an indication of your reliability. ** If you are a spring athlete contact me as soon as possible to discuss practice time conflicts
Appropriate dress for practices and try-outs is considered gym type shorts, t-shirt, and tennis shoes with hair pulled back from the face. No jewelry or acrylic nails.
Cheerleading Tryout Information
Candidates will be judged in three areas: 1. Academics 2. Daily Assessment 3. Final Assessment
Academics Prior to Tryouts, all candidates will be evaluated by their current teachers on classroom performance. If the candidate has below average grades, eligibility to try-out will be under review.
Daily Assessment Each candidate will be given a daily rating during practice based on the following: Attendance, Jumps, Motions, Building, Willingness to cooperate in a group, Promptness, Attention to task, Enthusiasm, and a Positive Attitude.
Final Tryouts Candidates will do a group cheer, group chant, jumps, school song routine, and a dance. They will be judged on enthusiasm, smile, voice, performance and ability.
Cheerleading and Athletic Participation
AHS Cheerleaders may participate in girl’s athletics at AHS. AHS Sports teams are considered the first sport. Cheerleaders will chose their primary sport. However, outside sports including gymnastics teams, dance teams, soccer teams, and volleyball AAU are not considered a sport at AHS. All GAMES and PRACTICES for cheerleading will come before an outside sport. Demerits will be given for missing a practice or game due to an outside sport or club and can result in removal from squad.
ALL cheerleaders who make the squad are required to have a physical and turn in the IHSAA physical form to the office. Forms are available in the office or on the AHS athletic website. This is required as soon as possible, as cheerleaders will not be able to participate in cheer camp or cheer at games until it is turned in. It is valid for one year after it is received.
Eligibility per grade level: JV Cheer: Freshman- Seniors Varsity Cheer: Sophomore- Seniors
Cost of Cheer Gear We make every effort to keep the cost of cheerleading to a minimum. However, there are some required fees. These are subject to change due to pricing increases and bundle package deals through Varsity.
1. Cheer Shoes 2. Bodysuits (black/white) 3. Warmups 4. Pompoms (2 sets) 5. Briefs 6. Bows (2) 7. Cheer Bag 8. Tshirts (2) 9. Shorts (2) 10. Transportation Fee
45.00 75.00 150.00 45.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 55.00 40.00 30.00
Total:
490.00
Note: Returning squad members will not have to purchase some cheer gear. All new members will be expected to purchase all cheer gear listed above. Additional spirit wear not listed will be available during the season. Half the money is DUE by May 13th, 2016. The remainder balance is DUE by June 17th, 2016. Money should be dropped off in the athletic office, Attention: Coach Makaela, Cheerleading Fees in an envelope.
Cheerleading Tryout Forms Due Friday, April 8 ,2016
Name_______________________________________________ Grade ______________________________________________ Parent Name_________________________________________ Home phone number__________________________________ Cell phone number_(parent)_____________________________ Emergency contact____________________________________ Email (required)______________________________________ List any medical conditions or limitations that the coach should be aware of._____________________________________________
**On the back of this paper, please answer the following questions.
Cheerleader signature________________________________
Parent signature_____________________________________
1) Why do you want to be an Attica cheerleader?
2) How should a cheerleader act in and out of uniform?
3) What is school spirit? How can it be improved at AHS?
4) What motivates you to work hard?
Grade Check Class
Grade
Due Friday, April 8th
Teacher signature
Comments
2016 – 2017
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Coach Makaela Snider by email at [email protected]. Go Ramblers!
2016 – 2017 Tryout Schedule Friday, April 8, 2016
Tryout forms due in office
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Practice 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Friday, April 15, 2016
Practice 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Tryouts 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Please note the times. Practices will be over promptly at the designated time. Please have arrangements for your child to be picked up immediately following the end of practices.
These are closed practices, meaning only the girls trying out and judges are allowed in the gym during this time.
YOU must ATTEND ALL practices. They are an indication of your reliability. ** If you are a spring athlete contact me as soon as possible to discuss practice time conflicts
Appropriate dress for practices and try-outs is considered gym type shorts, t-shirt, and tennis shoes with hair pulled back from the face. No jewelry or acrylic nails.
Cheerleading Tryout Information
Candidates will be judged in three areas: 1. Academics 2. Daily Assessment 3. Final Assessment
Academics Prior to Tryouts, all candidates will be evaluated by their current teachers on classroom performance. If the candidate has below average grades, eligibility to try-out will be under review.
Daily Assessment Each candidate will be given a daily rating during practice based on the following: Attendance, Jumps, Motions, Building, Willingness to cooperate in a group, Promptness, Attention to task, Enthusiasm, and a Positive Attitude.
Final Tryouts Candidates will do a group cheer, group chant, jumps, school song routine, and a dance. They will be judged on enthusiasm, smile, voice, performance and ability.
Cheerleading and Athletic Participation
AHS Cheerleaders may participate in girl’s athletics at AHS. AHS Sports teams are considered the first sport. Cheerleaders will chose their primary sport. However, outside sports including gymnastics teams, dance teams, soccer teams, and volleyball AAU are not considered a sport at AHS. All GAMES and PRACTICES for cheerleading will come before an outside sport. Demerits will be given for missing a practice or game due to an outside sport or club and can result in removal from squad.
ALL cheerleaders who make the squad are required to have a physical and turn in the IHSAA physical form to the office. Forms are available in the office or on the AHS athletic website. This is required as soon as possible, as cheerleaders will not be able to participate in cheer camp or cheer at games until it is turned in. It is valid for one year after it is received.
Eligibility per grade level: JV Cheer: Freshman- Seniors Varsity Cheer: Sophomore- Seniors
Cost of Cheer Gear We make every effort to keep the cost of cheerleading to a minimum. However, there are some required fees. These are subject to change due to pricing increases and bundle package deals through Varsity.
1. Cheer Shoes 2. Bodysuits (black/white) 3. Warmups 4. Pompoms (2 sets) 5. Briefs 6. Bows (2) 7. Cheer Bag 8. Tshirts (2) 9. Shorts (2) 10. Transportation Fee
45.00 75.00 150.00 45.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 55.00 40.00 30.00
Total:
490.00
Note: Returning squad members will not have to purchase some cheer gear. All new members will be expected to purchase all cheer gear listed above. Additional spirit wear not listed will be available during the season. Half the money is DUE by May 13th, 2016. The remainder balance is DUE by June 17th, 2016. Money should be dropped off in the athletic office, Attention: Coach Makaela, Cheerleading Fees in an envelope.
Cheerleading Tryout Forms Due Friday, April 8 ,2016
Name_______________________________________________ Grade ______________________________________________ Parent Name_________________________________________ Home phone number__________________________________ Cell phone number_(parent)_____________________________ Emergency contact____________________________________ Email (required)______________________________________ List any medical conditions or limitations that the coach should be aware of._____________________________________________
**On the back of this paper, please answer the following questions.
Cheerleader signature________________________________
Parent signature_____________________________________
1) Why do you want to be an Attica cheerleader?
2) How should a cheerleader act in and out of uniform?
3) What is school spirit? How can it be improved at AHS?
4) What motivates you to work hard?
Grade Check Class
Grade
Due Friday, April 8th
Teacher signature
Comments
