EAGLE’S LANDING HIGH SCHOOL

Varsity Football/Competition

JV Football

Varsity/JV Basketball

Cheerleading Information Packet

Pre-Tryout Meeting: March 27th 6:00pm in ELHS Commons Tryout Week: April 21st – 25th 4:00pm – 6:00pm Tryouts: April 25th 4:00pm – 8:00pm Mandatory Post Tryout Fitting: May 6th 3:45pm in Coach Brown’s room. Mandatory Post Tryout Meeting: May 6th 6:00pm in ELHS Commons

All paperwork (Application for Cheerleading, Athlete Agreement, Progress Report Form,

Tryout Guidelines, Cost Agreement, Henry Co. Consent, Copy of Insurance Card, Heat

Policy, Concussion Awareness Form, Henry Co. Physical, and $100 Deposit) is due before

Wednesday, April 16th, at 3:30PM to Coach Brown.

Candidates will not be allowed to participate until all paperwork is completed and

received.

Contact Information:

Coach Rebecca Brown

RebeccaE.Brown@henry.k12.ga.us

Coach Jennifer Teknipp

Jennifer.teknipp@henry.k12.ga.us

Eagle’s Landing High School - Cheerleading Tryouts 2014

Thank you for your interest in Eagle’s Landing High School cheerleading.

Please read this packet with your parents thoroughly before you make the decision to try out. If you have any questions or concerns, please see the coaches.

ALL cheerleaders will be chosen through a try-out process. Previous cheerleading experience at ELHS or

any other school or gym does not guarantee a place on the squad.

The Varsity Football/Competition Squad may consist of rising 9th

, 10th

, 11th

, and 12th

graders. This is one

squad that will cheer Varsity football games and compete as a Varsity competition squad as well. Co-ed

is TBD.

The JV Football may consist of rising 9th

, 10th

and 11th

graders.

The Varsity & JV Basketball Squads may consist of rising 9th

, 10th

, 11th

, and 12th

graders.

All candidates, regardless of past experience, will be required to try out on April 25th

.

Candidates may cheer on more than one squad if they tryout for more than one squad and make them.

The dates and times for the ELHS Cheer Clinic for all cheerleading candidates are as follows:

Monday April 21st 4:00-6:00PM Clinic

Tuesday April 22nd

4:00-6:00PM Clinic

Wednesday April 23rd

4:00-6:00PM Clinic

Thursday April 24th

4:00-6:00PM Clinic – Competition Candidates only

Friday April 25th

4:00-8:00PM Tryouts

All paperwork must be submitted by Wednesday, April 16th

, 2014 by 3:30pm to Coach Brown in order to

participate in tryouts.

All candidates must have a ride home by 6:00PM everyday of tryout week and 8PM on tryout day.

This tryout is for Varsity Football/Competition Squad, Varsity/JV Basketball Squads, and JV Football

Squad. There will not be a JV Competition team.

ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED & RECEIVED BEFORE STUDENTS ARE

ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN TRYOUTS! Forms include: (1) Application for cheerleading, (2) Athlete agreement, (3) Progress report form, (4) Tryout

guidelines, (5) cost agreement, (6) Henry Co. Consent form, (7) Copy of your insurance card, (8) Heat policy,

(9) Concussion awareness form, (10) Henry Co. Physical exam, and (11) a $100 deposit.

Cost Agreement Form and Tryout Guidelines Form must be notarized. Notaries can be found at most Post

Offices, UPS or FedEx stores as well as some public libraries.

You will need to attend all tryout/practice sessions and be on time each day. You will be asked to sign-in.

You are responsible for learning all material. Make sure you have a ride home daily by 6:00PM. If you are

unable to attend you MUST let Coach Brown know, but you will still be held responsible for learning tryout

material.

The following conduct is strictly prohibited while attending all phases of tryouts and /or participating on a

squad 1) smoking, 2) use of alcohol or drugs, 3) use of profanity, 4) public display of affection 5)

unsportsmanlike conduct and 6) undisciplined behavior. This behavior warrants immediate dismissal.

Eagle’s Landing High School - Cheerleading Tryouts 2014

ELIGIBILITY FOR TRY-OUTS

Candidates trying out for cheerleading must meet the requirements below—no exceptions:

Must be in good academic standing (not failing more than 2 classes). Progress Report form will need to

be completed by all teachers and will need to be turned in with the cheer packet.

All parts of the cheer packet must be turned in and properly notarized.

Must not have any money owed from previous years of athletics at ELHS (or other schools), nor

have any rented uniforms in your possession.

TRY-OUT DAY

Appropriate dress code must be followed (blue or black shorts, plain white t-shirt, socks, tennis shoes).

No tank tops or spaghetti straps will be allowed. No clothing signifying any prior cheerleading

experience will be allowed. No jewelry, nail polish or false nails. Hair should be in a secure ponytail

with no strands or bangs in the face. Failure to follow the dress code = not being able to participate

in tryouts and you will be asked to leave.

Try-outs are closed. During try-outs, the try-out area will be restricted to candidates, judges,

tabulators, and any other school personnel whom the coaches or administration feels are needed for try-

outs to be properly conducted. Brothers/Sisters/Cousins/etc. will not be allowed to stay.

Video recording of the try-outs will not be allowed.

Results will be announced on the school website within a week of the day of tryouts.

All decisions made by the judges/coaches/administration are final.

Categories to be judged: Official Scoring rubric & score sheets can be seen on ELHS cheer website.

(You may also see Coach Brown)

o Cheer

o Jumps

o Dance

o Stunting

(Competition only)

o Tumbling

(Competition only)

Cheerleading is a demanding sport. An individual must be prepared to devote time in the summer, after school,

and on weekends for practices, fundraisers, games and competitions.

Varsity Football/Competition Cheerleaders will be required to attend competition camp during the

summer at ELHS on Thurs. June 12th

, Fri. June 13th

AND Thurs. June 19th

, Fri. June 20th

. This is

MANDATORY. The summer practice schedule can also be found on the ELHS Cheer website.

Work and other school-related activities you decide to participate in after making the Squad should not interfere

with practices or games. Eagle’s Landing Cheerleading must take precedence over any extracurricular

activities or work. It is your responsibility to dedicate the necessary time to the Squad. Failure to do so could

result in your removal of position on the squad.

MANDATORY: On May 6th

ALL cheerleaders will have a fitting from 3:45-6:00pm at ELHS. On the

same night, the parents of the cheerleaders will be required to attend a meeting at 6:00PM at ELHS. The

second payment must be made at this time. At the meeting, the cheerleading behavioral contract will be

discussed. Parents and cheerleaders will be asked to sign a statement indicating that they have read and agree

to abide by the rules. Information for the first fundraiser of the new season will also be provided.

IMPORTANT!! IMPORTANT!! IMPORTANT!! IMPORTANT!!

In order to make the cost of cheerleading for parents manageable, will we need to do aggressive squad fundraising

throughout the entire year to be able to cover the cost of competition routines and music, transportation, and competition

fees. Cheerleaders and parents need to be aware of the enormous commitment it will take on all of our parts to make this

a successful year for each and every cheerleader. Please feel free to share your money-making ideas. All Cheerleaders

are expected to attend and will be assigned a position at all fundraisers.

ELHS Cheerleading Estimated Cost Information

2014 – 2015

Varsity Football/Competition: First Year Cheerleader

Required Costs: ELHS Athletic Fees -To the athletic department $50.00

Cheer fees -For shipping, awards, banquet, signs, paint, etc. $40.00

Competition Registration Fees $50.00

Practice/Camp Wear - 3 shorts & 3 shirts (1 sports bra included). $117.00

Skills & Choreography Camp - 4 Days $250.00

Uniform Rental** -Includes both uniforms & Football liner. $100.00

Warm-Ups (Pants & Jacket) -Cold weather & Waterproof $140.00

Sports Bag -Includes embroidered name $45.00

Bloomers (Briefs) $10.00

Hair Bows - Relay for Life ($10), Football & Comp. bow ($15) $25.00

Set of Pink Poms - Relay for Life (Yours to keep) $10.00

Competition Shoes & Socks -Varsity Touchdowns & 1 Pair White Socks. $75.00

Winter Gear -Gloves, Headband, Scarf $35.00

TOTAL: $947

Varsity Football/Competition: Veteran Cheerleader TOTAL: $852

V/JV Football: First Year Cheerleader (minus Competition fees) TOTAL: $522

V/JV Football: Veteran Cheerleader (minus Competition fees) TOTAL: $352

Varsity/JV Basketball: First Year Cheerleader

Required Costs: ELHS Athletic Fees -To the athletic department $50.00

Cheer fees -For shipping, awards, banquet, signs, paint, etc. $40.00

Uniform Rental** $50.00

Warm-Ups (Pants & Jacket) -Cold weather & Waterproof $145.00

Sports Bag -Includes embroidered name $45.00

Bloomers (Briefs) $10.00

Hair Bow -Includes embroidered name $15.00

Game Day Jersey -Includes screen print name $55.00

Shoes *Optional $45.00

TOTAL: $455

Varsity/JV Basketball: Veteran Cheerleader TOTAL: $340

* If you feel that you can find a pair on your own and/or already have a pair that will be acceptable, shoes must

be COMPLETELY white with no other colors. Check with coaches first.

**Renting a uniform is a non-refundable fee. If the uniform is not returned in good condition on time at the end

of the season, cheerleader will be charged as if they bought the uniform outright; therefore, owe the remaining

cost of the uniform. Uniforms costs: $135 for Competition, $125 for Football, and $115.00 for Basketball.

***Candidates that make more than one squad will only order items once with the exception of hair bows.

Competition cheerleaders must buy shoes selected.

****Optional Items: Long-sleeved Spirit T-shirt $23.00 Spirit Sweatshirt $41.00

The first MANDATORY payment is due on the day of tryouts, April 25th

! ($100) Should you not make any squads – your money/check will be voided and returned to you immediately.

You will be notified before any checks are cashed.

EAGLE’S LANDING HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR CHEERLEADING

Student Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Student Cell Phone: ________________________________ Grade Level NEXT year: ______________

Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Parents’ Names: ___________________________________________________________________________

Parents’ Cell Phone: ________________________________________________________________________

T-Shirt Size: ____________ Sports Bra Size: _______ Workout/Cheer Shorts Size: ________

Fitted T-Shirt Size: _______ Tennis Shoe Size: ___________

Which squads are you interested in trying out for? Please order your preference 1-3 or put an X next to any

squad that you do not wish to be a part of.

___________ Varsity Competition

___________ Varsity/JV Football

___________ Varsity/JV Basketball

What is your best standing and running tumbling? _________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you go to an outside-of-school gym for tumbling, gymnastics, etc. ? If yes, where and how often?

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

In what activities (i.e., athletics, church, job, clubs) are you currently involved or planned to be involved in next

year?

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Why do you want to be a cheerleader at ELHS? __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

What do you think are the responsibilities of a cheerleader at ELHS? __________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

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Cheerleading Tryouts 2014

Athlete Agreement

I, __________________________(student), have read all of the information regarding ELHS cheerleading. I

understand that being a part of a cheerleading squad is a commitment. If chosen for a squad I agree to be on

time and attend all practices, and attend all required athletic events, fundraisers and/or competitions. If there is

any reason that I will be late or that I am unable to attend any cheerleading event then I must contact my coach

directly in advance or I will be unable to participate in that event and/or future events. If there is a medical

emergency, then I will provide written notification for my absence and/or injury from a doctor.

I will always be prepared for practices and athletic events by removing all jewelry, pulling my hair

completely back and out of my face, ensuring no nail polish or false nails, wearing appropriate clothing

(including shoes) and bringing any additional equipment needed (poms. etc.).

As I am a representative of Eagle’s Landing High School, I will always show good sportsmanship and

respect towards my coach, my teammates, judges, coaches of other teams, members of opposing teams, and

most importantly myself. I will refrain from smoking, using alcohol or drugs, using profanity, public displays

of affection, fighting, and any other actions that are deemed inappropriate by the coaches/faculty/administration.

I understand that if I display any of the behaviors listed above then I will receive consequences and/or lose my

place on the squad.

I understand that my role on the squad is one of leadership, both on and off the mat/track/court, and both

in and out of the classroom. By signing this pledge, I agree to proudly represent Eagle’s Landing.

Student Signature_____________________________________________ Date ____________

Parent Signature_______________________________________________Date____________

Parent Print___________________________________________________

EAGLE’S LANDING HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADER APPLICANT

PROGRESS REPORT FORM

To the Teachers of: ________________________________

In order for a student to try out for cheerleading, he/she must be in good academic standing.

Please take a moment to complete this form by notating the student’s current grade, conduct and

signing your name.

For additional comments, please email Coach Rebecca Brown at

RebeccaE.Brown@henry.k12.ga.us

Thank you for your assistance!

Period Class Current Grade

Conduct Teacher Signature Comments:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

*This form must be completed by ALL teachers in order to be eligible to try-out.

Failure to provide ALL teachers, will results in immediate disqualification of candidate.

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Parent/Guardian Permission for Participation and Adherence to ELHS Cheerleading

Tryout Guidelines, Rules and Consequences

*This form must be notarized*

I do hereby give permission for my child, ___________________________________ to participate in

ELHS Cheerleading Tryouts, realizing that such participation involves the potential for injury, which is

inherent in all sports. I acknowledge that even with the best observance of the rules, injuries are still a

possibility. On rare occasions, these injuries can be so severe as to result in total disability, paralysis, or

even death.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the warning presented herein.

I agree not to hold the school or anyone acting in its behalf responsible for any injury occurring to my child

in the proper course of such athletic activities.

I have read the Eagle’s Landing High School Cheerleading Tryout Guidelines, Rules, and Consequences.

As a parent, I agree to support the enforcement of these regulations.

DATE PARENT SIGNATURE:

_____________ ____________________________________

I have read the ELHS Guidelines, Rules and Consequences. As a squad candidate, I agree to abide by these

regulations and consequences.

DATE STUDENT SIGNATURE:

______________ _____________________________________

NOTARY: _________________________________________ DATE:______________

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ELHS Cheerleading Cost Agreement

*This form must be notarized*

The cost of cheerleading will be handled through a 5-step payment plan. If your child is selected to be a part of

the 2014-2015 squads, you will be responsible for all payments being made in full and on time. The final

payment will be determined from the balance owed based on the equipment ordered for your child. Your child

will be given a monthly statement with payments made and monies owed. If payments are not made on time

then a cheerleader’s equipment will not be ordered thus preventing them from participating in practices

and/or games/competitions until full payment is received and equipment is ordered. Remember, we have

scheduled fundraisers to help with program cost and ultimately keep your fees as low as possible.

Required Payments: CASH, MONEY ORDER, or CHECKS made out to ELHS Cheerleading.

SQUAD Payment 1

April 25th

Payment 2

May 23rd

Payment 3

June 24th

Payment 4

July 28th

Payment 5

August 29th

Varsity Football /

Competition $100 $300 $250

$200 or remainder

of balance

Remainder of

balance

JV Football $100 $150 $150 Remainder of

balance

Remainder of

balance

April 25th

May 23rd

August 8th

September 2nd

October 3rd

Varsity/JV

Basketball $100 $100 $150

$100 or

Remainder of

balance

Remainder of

balance

**If payment plan is an issue, please contact Coach Brown PRIOR to payment deadline.

Parent: I/We _________________________ do understand that the cost for cheerleading is required for

my child to participate in the Eagle’s Landing High School Cheerleading Program. I have read the above

estimations and agree to make all above payments in full before or on the dates due. I understand that

payments are non-refundable.

Parent: I/We ________________________ do understand that competition camp is mandatory for any

competition squad members and that all Varsity Competition cheerleaders will attend cheer camp at

Eagle’s Landing High School on June 12th

& 13th

AND June 19th

& 20th

.

Parent: I/We understand that ALL parents and cheerleaders (regardless of squad) will be required to

participate in ALL fundraisers.

Student Name: __________________________________________

Signed: ________________________________________________ Date: _____________

(Parent or Guardian)

Notary: _________________________________________________ Date: _____________

EXTRACURRICULAR CONSENT

HEAT POLICY

STUDENT NAME_________________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE____________________________________

DATE__________________________________