2015-2016AMS Cheerleader

Tryouts

Meet the coaches

7th grade=coach Richardson8th grade=coach Edwards

Am I eligible to tryout?

-Each candidate shall have no grade below a 70 for any subject, pre ap or on level, based on first semester averages

-each candidate must have no more than one “u” in conduct. two “n’s” equal one “u”.

-you are ineligible if you have been assigned to more than one Thursday class, ISS, long term, removed from school (suspended) or removed from the squad the previous year.

-You have a Physical on file at the school or will turn in a physical by March 2nd. 2014-2015 & 2015-2016 Physicals are accepted!

Constitution

-Lets look over the guidelines

What are the procedures for tryouts?

February 6packet and $10 tryout fee due by

4:10, no exceptions

Principal Evaluation forms will be sent to Mrs. George once packet and tryout fee is turned in. (Principal Evaluation is part of scoring)

What are the procedures for tryouts? (cont.)February 27

any ineligible candidate will be notified

March 2-4 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)practice for tryouts 4:10-6:15*On Wednesday candidates draw for tryout #

March 5 (Thursday)Mock Tryouts 4:10-6:30

March 6 (Friday)Tryouts 4:30-end (usually 9pm)6th grade tryouts start at 4:307th grade tryouts start around 6:30pm

What do I wear for practices?

-cheer shorts/athletic shorts-t-shirt with sleeves-athletic shoes-hair in pony tail-no jewelry-PE uniform is ok

*you must be in dress code

What do I wear for tryouts?

-royal blue cheer/athletic shorts-white t-shirt-white socks-white athletic shoes-white sports bra-hair in pony tail with blue or white bow-no jewelry*PE outfit accepted

Judges, Score, Results

How is the scoring done?-Principal Evaluation 25%(this replaces the teacher evaluations like in years past-New district policy)

-Cheer 25%-Dance 25%-Jumps 15%-Tumbling 10%

What does my principal evaluation include?

Judges, Score, Results (cont.)

What are the judges scores based on?Cheer

Appearance, facials/spirit/enthusiasm, confidence/memory, voice projection, motion sharpness/placementDance

facials/showmanship, rhythm/timing, motions/technique, memory confidence

Judges, Score, Results (cont.)

What are the judges scores based on?Jumps

(toe touch, herkie, optional)Tumbling

(running, standing)*there will be a mat this year

Judges, scores, results (cont.)

How many candidates make each squad?14 per squad, No alternates

How & when do I find out if I made the squad?Tryout numbers will be posted on commons doors.Candidate names will be posted on cheer webpage.Names and numbers will be posted around 10pm

How many girls tryout?it varies. Last year we had over 50 candidates, year before we had over 75

Tryout Order

At 4:30 6th grade tryouts startin groups of 3, candidates will perform the dance

Afterwards…Individually candidates will go in separately and perform the following in this order:

-Running tumbling/spirit in-Standing tumbling-Jumps (toe touch, herkie, optional)-cheer

Following 6th grade tryouts, 7th grade tryouts start-same order

Candidates must leave campus after individual tryout. You can return around 10pm

Parent to dos week of tryouts

Practices, mock tryouts and tryouts are closed, however there are times allowed for you:

-Tuesday at 6:10 to video dance, cheer, and a tryout scenario

-Friday at tryouts, tables will be in commons for you to wait

(parents are not allowed in cafeteria this year)

*Make sure your student has a ride home by 6:15 Monday-thursday

Be supportive throughout the week, for it can be very stressful!

Commitment for squad members

If your student makes the 2015-2016 Squad, be prepared for practices to start asap and money to be turned in asap

Mandatory parent/cheerleader meeting march 18th 4:45$225 due at this time

Mandatory uniform fitting March 23rd 4:15/5:15

Practices: Wednesdays (starting march 25th) 4:15-5:30 AMS gym

Mondays (starting April 20) 4:30-5:30 Texas xtreme

Summer camp June 7-10

What to remember:

-Cheerleaders are held to a higher standard. We strictly follow the AMS cheer constitution and UIL regulations.

-Discipline and academic success are stressed

-As a cheerleader, you are obligated to represent your school in an honorable fashion

Q&A