Perry High School

POM Tryout Packet

Dear Parent/Guardian:

We are excited that your daughter is interested in trying out for the Spiritline program. The purpose of the Perry High School Pom & Cheer program is to support school activities and programs with school spirit and pride. Athletes are positive role models to their fellow peers and are expected to be examples of school policy regarding attitude, attendance, academics, and sportsmanship. In addition, all squad members will learn the importance of commitment, teamwork, and responsibility.

Included are important documents to inform you about our program and to allow your daughter to tryout out in the next few weeks. After the tryout process is completed and the final squads are selected, an additional meeting will be held before the start of the new school year to discuss details pertaining to the program and the upcoming year.

Membership on the Perry High School Pom & Cheer Squad will require an extensive amount of time. Jobs, family obligations, and social activities may often need to be rescheduled to provide for the responsibilities and obligations connected to this organization. There will also be the unavoidable financial commitment that goes along with participating as an athlete on the team.

Please take time to read through the attached pages and discuss them with your daughter. If you grant permission for your child to participate in the tryouts, sign the attached forms and return them to a member of the coaching staff first thing on Monday at tryouts. NO ONE WILL BE CLEARED TO PARTICIPATE IN TRYOUTS WITHOUT A COMPLETED CUSD ATHLETIC/PHYSICAL GOLD CARD IN ADDITION TO THE ATTACHED SIGNED FORMS.

Saturday July 30th at 9sm all selected Pommies have a mandatory uniform fitting and meeting in the varsity locker room. All selected athletes must be present. We will be discussing program details, upcoming fundraisers, practice/event dates and getting to know each other. J

Again, we appreciate your family’s interest and support and look forward to meeting you and your child.

Sincerely,

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Tenneal Howard - Head Pom Coach

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Alesa Barth – Assistant Coach

Perry Pom

Tryout Process/Tryout Information

Due to the PHS Athletic Office by Friday, July 22nd:

· Athletic Packets / Physicals to PHS Athletics Office

All eligible athletes must turn in a COMPLETED ATHLETIC PACKET / SPORTS PHYSICAL dated after March 1st and submit it to the PHS Athletic Office prior to tryout week. Cleared athletes will get a GOLD CLEARANCE CARD to bring to tryouts! No card, no participation.

Due at tryout check in on Monday, July 25th :

· GOLD CLEARANCE CARD from PHS Athletics Office

· Pom application w/ attached photo (will not be returned)

· Consent/Acknowledgement Agreement

· Pre-planned Vacation and Dual Participation Form

· Copy of Spring semester grades

· Signed Perry Pom and Cheer Contract

· Pom Questionnaire

Monday July 25th – Check-In Time starts 3:30p.m. in the small gym

Tryout Clinics 4:00-5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday

Final Tryout Friday July 29th 4:30pm

· Athletes may leave after they audition

Results will be posted on the Pom and Cheer site no later than Friday 8pm.

Applicants will be evaluated in several areas Monday through Thursday. On each of those days, outside professionals may be brought in to judge alongside Perry Pom & Cheer coaches and score the girls on various abilities. Judges are aware of athletic ability that is needed to be a successful member and will be able to determine potential.

Pom attire – Black shorts or leggings and a black tank top (No Perry Pom apparel)

Tryout Help & Observation – Applicants may receive no outside of clinic help from any senior that is currently part of Perry Pom & Cheer. Tryouts will be closed to all observers, including parents. Videos are NOT allowed at any clinics. Coaches will not provide a copy of the music for tryouts.

Pom Recommended Skills

· Triple Pirouette

· Leg Hold/Turn

· Advanced turn combinations (a la seconde turns, changing spots, floats, etc.)

· Advanced jumps/leaps

· Calypsos

· Switch Leap

· Strong Pom motions

· Showmanship in front of a crowd

· Minimum 2.0-Higher is preferred

· Good attitude – willing to take direction

*Coaches will do a material review at the end of each evaluation day, and then release the applicants. Saturday, applicants are released when their tryout is completed.

Your score will be out of 100 points. Each of the following will contribute to your score.

ü Pom combination

ü Showmanship

ü Leaps/Jumps

ü Turns

ü Across the floor combo

ü Fitness Test

ü Grade check

Pom Expenses

Team fees are estimated between $1000-$2600 annually. This includes fees for Nationals. Your daughter’s cost will vary based on gameday or competition team and if they are a returning member. Monthly payments will be made until the balance is paid in full. Fundraising opportunities will be readily available. An initial payment of $200-$400 Participation fee is due the first week after the team is selected (August 1st-August 5th). This payment is made out to CUSD and goes to the PHS Bookstore.

The expenses below are the responsibility of each individual member and must be paid in full by the scheduled payment plan date. Payments can be made via cashier’s check or cash.

· Class clothes

· Game Poms

· Backpack/bag (optional)

· Spirit Tee

· Warm up jacket

· Spanks

· Music

· Transportation

· Choreography

· Bows

· Hoodie

· Program Tee

· Practice Poms

· Spirit items

· Competition fees

· Competition poms

· Game uniform (optional)

· Varsity Jersey (optional)

· Practice poms

· Jazz shoes (on your own)

· Game day shoes (on your own)

· Nationals

Pom Commitment/Summer Dates

Season

· Start of Season is day you make the team

· End of Season is last day of school

· Cheer at all Varsity home/away football games

· Cheer at all Varsity home boys/girls basketball games

· Assemblies

· Other Mandatory Spirit Events

Practice Times

· 3rd hour class period

· After school practices 1-2 days a week (usually Wednesdays and Saturdays)

· After school practices are 2-3 hours

· Everyone is required to be in 1 technique class a week.

o We will have a team technique class that is HIGHLY recommended that you attend. (Monthly fee/day/time TBA)

Advanced Pom Competition

· 5-7 competitions

· 2 Solos

**There may be additional practices called to prepare for big games, performance, and/or assemblies. Competition teams will practice during class and have additional after school practices. Competition teams may practice during CUSD Breaks. Additional after school practices will most likely change each season as we try to coordinate gym space with other teams.

Important upcoming Pom dates for those athletes that are selected

TBD

APPLICATION FOR PERRY PUMAS

POM SQUAD

**Please attach a headshot to this page. This will not be returned.

Squad Trying Out For:

Pom: VARSITY

Do you plan on auditioning to compete? Yes No (circle one)

Personal Information

*Please legibly fill in the below information.

Name: ______

Last First Middle

Address: ______

Street City, State Zip Code

Date of Birth: ______

Parent Names (Guardian): ______

I will be a: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Phone Numbers

Student Cell: ______

Mom Cell (Guardian): ______Dad Cell (Guardian): ______

Student Email: ______

Parent Email: ______

Parent 2nd Email: ______

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date Applicant Signature Date

Informed Consent and Acknowledgement Agreement

Perry High School

Pom & Cheer Tryout Participation Agreement

I, ______, parent/guardian of

______, give our permission for her to try out to be a member of the PHS Pom & Cheer Program.

We understand that our daughter is required to be in good physical condition and that the activities which she will be asked and expected to participate in, are strenuous and require physical and athletic agility. We are aware that the dance choreography will include varied high level technique, skill, and flexibility. It has also been explained to us that pom and cheer activities have a high risk of injury and any of the routines involving the participation of my daughter could lead to serious injury.

We honestly state that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, our daughter has no physical, medical, or mental disability or other limitations that would restrict her ability TO FULLY PARTICIPATE in tryouts for pom and cheer squad activities.

By signing this agreement, we acknowledge that we fully understand the risk of serious physical injury involved with the athletic activity of cheerleading and accept responsibility for this decision by giving our consent for our daughter to participate in the Perry High School Pom & Cheer Program, including tryouts. We do not hold the coaches, Perry High School, or chaperones liable for loss or damage of personal property or injuries to our daughter.

In addition, if our daughter is chosen to be on the team, we understand and agree to honor the time and financial commitment required to participate in the PHS Pom & Cheer Program as outlined by the coaching staff.

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Pre-Planned Vacations and Dual Participation Form

Name: ______

Last First Middle

Provide any pre-planned vacations, events or travel that may conflict with practice, football/basketball season, and competition season. Coaches will work on a case by case basis with parents and athletes on such events.

May 2016 / June 2016 / July 2016
August 2016 / September 2016 / October 2016
November 2016 / December 2016 / January 2017
February 2017 / March 2017 / April 2017

Dual Participation Request:

Athletes are encouraged to be involved in other school activities, but they must come second to the PHS Pom & Cheer Program. Athletes must alert coaches prior to tryouts if they plan to tryout/participate in a second sport or school activity that may conflict with pom or cheer. Campus coaches/sponsors will determine if dual participation is feasible.

List any PHS Teams or Activities you would like to tryout/participate for:

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Pom Questionnaire

1. What would you bring to the Perry Pom Squad? What are your strengths as a dancer/performer?

2. As a dancer, what do you consider your biggest weakness? How are you working to improve this weakness?

3. If you plan on competing with your studio, do you feel you will have enough time to commit to Perry Pom? If so, how will you make that work?

4. What is your definition of Teamwork?

5. What is your definition of self-discipline?

Pom & Cheer Tryouts Check List

Due Friday, July 22nd:

ÿ Athletic Packets / Physicals to PHS Athletics Office

o You will receive a gold card if you are cleared to tryout)

Due Monday, July 25th: (Bring these items to the check-in at 3:30pm)

ÿ GOLD CLEARANCE CARD from PHS Athletics Office

ÿ Pom application w/ attached photo (will not be returned)

ÿ Consent/Acknowledgement Agreement

ÿ Pre-planned Vacation and Dual Participation Form

ÿ Copy of Spring semester grades

ÿ Pom Questionarrie

ÿ Signed Perry Pom and Cheer Contract