2013-2014 arabia mountain high school cheerleaders interest meeting march 14, 2013 5:00 p.m. amhs...
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2013-2014 Arabia Mountain High School
Cheerleaders Interest Meeting
March 14, 2013
5:00 p.m.
AMHS Auditorium
The purpose of the AMHS Cheerleaders
The purpose of the AMHS Cheerleaders is to :
Promote and support good sportsmanship, school spirit and school loyalty.
Learn and develop leadership qualities, as well as to learn and practice those skills necessary for working cooperatively as a member of a squad.
Assist in achieving goals of interscholastic activities.
What is expected of an AMHS Cheerleader?
Maintain a high level of physical fitnessDemonstrate academic mastery Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude regarding
classroom and non-classroom activities Consistently demonstrate a high level of cheerleader
skills Maintain academic performance.Make a commitment to the school, student body, and
squad to be a positive school representative. He or she must also realize that people will be watching him or her more than any other student in the school; therefore, he or she must NOT act in any way that would cause embarrassment to the school or the squad.
“What squad can I make??”Varsity- shall be represented by up to 15 students of
senior or junior standing. Tryouts: April 1st – 5th
Junior Varsity- shall be represented by up to 15 students of sophomore or freshman standing.
Tryouts: April 15th – 18th
Competition- shall be represented by students of senior- freshman standing.
Tryouts: During Varsity and JV audition dates
School Mascot- Beginning the 2013-2014 school year, AMHS will have a mascot. These students will consist of 1 rising junior, and 1 rising senior.
Tryouts: During Varsity and JV audition dates
NCA Summer Camp
Every cheerleader is REQUIRED to attend NCA Summer Camp.
The camp dates are June 24th – June 27th, 2013, at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
An initial payment of $125 is due by 04/22 to Coach Shelby, check or money order only.
Additional information will be provided at the first squad meeting
Eligibility for Tryouts
You must be currently passing at least 5 classes and return the completed recommendation letters from ALL teachers.
Try-out fee is $20.00 and must be submitted with completed packet to Coach Shelby during 1st and 3rd periods only by March 22nd NO EXCEPTIONS.
ALL components of the tryout packet must be completed prior to tryouts (cheerleader information sheet, permission slip, general information sheet, 7 recommendation forms, copy of current progress report (9 week), copy of insurance card, current physical, and $20.00 tryout fee.
ALL TRYOUTS ARE CLOSED
TO THE PUBLIC
Tryout Scores
TumblingSpirit & EnthusiasmMotionTechnique
oVoice & ProjectionoJumpsoOverall ImpressionoTeacher recommendations
Tryout ScheduleApril 1-April 5
Prospective cheerleaders MUST attend EVERYDAY of tryout clinic.
Day 1: Conditioning (girls will be taught chant, cheer, and dance for audition)
Day 2: Learn Chant & CheerDay 3: Learn Dance, Jump SequenceDay 4: Review Chant, Cheer, Dance, Jumps,
TumbleDay 5: Formal Tryout & Squad Selection
JV Tryout ScheduleApril 15-April 18
Prospective cheerleaders MUST attend EVERYDAY of tryout clinic.
Day 1: Conditioning and Learn Chant & CheerDay 2: Learn Dance, Jump Sequence Day 3: Review Chant, Cheer, Dance, Jumps,
TumbleDay 4: Formal Tryout & Squad Selection
Financial Obligations
Cheerleaders will be responsible for:
Summer CampUniform rental: (shell [2], skirt, and
bodyline), camp wear, shoes, bow, poms, bag, bloomers, and warm-up.
More information will be given at the first official squad meetings
Fundraising as needed
Cheerleader Academic/Discipline Score Sheet
Accumulation of 12 demerits result in immediate dismissal from squad – no refunds provided
Demerit Offenses: Demerits issued:
Chewing gum (practice or performances) 1 Demerit
Unexcused tardy to practice 1 Demerit
Failure to provide a weekly progress report 1 Demerit
No- Call/Late to practice or game 2 Demerits
Unsportsmanlike Conduct (See Article IV section C) 2 Demerits
Not cooperating with captains/co-captains 3 Demerits
Inappropriate Language 3 Demerits
Failure to complete assigned duties 3 Demerits
Unexcused absence from practice 3 Demerits
Not Dressing out for practice 5 Demerits
Detention 5 Demerits
Inappropriate Conduct in Uniform 5 Demerits
Unexcused absence from Game 6 Demerits
Leaving practice or game without permission 6 Demerits
Disrespect shown to the coach, faculty or staff 6 Demerits
Insubordination 6 Demerits
Disciplinary procedure in school (ISS) 10 Demerits
Out of School Suspension 12 Demerits (immediate removal from the squad)
**NEW** AMHS Competition SquadCoach Lisa Woodard
Skills requiredStanding backhand springRunning Backhand spring tuckJumps to Backhand spring
Choreography Camp June 17th – 21st (dates are tentative, location: AMHS)Cost: $2,500.00 to include Music
Tumbling weeklyCost: $40.00 (June – October)
Fundraisers to offset costs Practice Schedule
Contact Information Varsity CoachesBianca Rush – Head Coach [email protected] (678) 571-3244 (cell)
Nichole Gilliam – Asst. [email protected] (678) 875-3660
Lisa Woodard – Head Coach (Competition Squad) (404) [email protected]
JV CoachMiriam Shelby [email protected] (678) 875-3718
Cheer Website coming soon!!!
Questions?