Monacan High School Cheerleading
Varsity and Junior Varsity
2011-2012 Tryout Information
PAPERWORK: By Monday, May 16th (or your first Open Gym), the following forms must be completed and on file with Coach Nikki. You will NOT be able to participate unless all forms are turned in.
1) Copy of your third quarter report card.
2) Signed medical release
3) Signed Monacan Spirit Team Application
4) Teacher Recommendation Form
5) Two Letters of recommendation (one from a past/current Core Subject teacher)
6) Completed current VHSL physical form (dated AFTER May 1, 2010, this current physical is good until June 30, 2011. You will be REQUIRED to have a physical dated after May 1, 2011 by this time.)
***You will NOT be able to participate in the open gyms or tryouts unless ALL FORMS and UNIFORMS are turned in!!
OPEN GYMS: Two open gyms will be held on May 9th and 11th from 3 – 5 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym. Current Seniors and coaches will be available to help go over expectations of being a cheerleader and the skills needed to be a successful cheerleader at Monacan. This includes but is not limited to stunting, tumbling, motions, jumps, and other drills.
WHAT TO BRING: Water, Blank CD if you want a copy of the music to practice to, Proper Attire
CLINICS: May 16, 17, 18, 19 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Varsity & JV from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
TRYOUTS: May 20th (Friday) – All 9 -11th graders report at 2:00 p.m. 8th graders report by 3:15 p.m.
The final team rosters will be posted near the main office after all participants have completed tryouts. There will be a mandatory informational team and parent meeting the Monday after tryouts. $300 in fees and a $100 uniform deposit will be due that day.
ATTIRE: You must have your nails trimmed with no polish so they do not show beyond your fingertips and your hair pulled securely back from your face and shoulders. You may not wear any jewelry including belly-button rings. You must have shorts, a tucked in tee shirt, tennis shoes, and socks. These are VHSL rules and you will not be able to participate unless they are followed.
For the actual tryout (May 20th), you MUST wear plain, dark shorts, a PLAIN white tee shirt (tucked in), tennis shoes and white socks. If you wear a bow, it must be plain white. Participants may not wear any item of clothing identifying them as a previous MHS cheerleader. You will be given a number to identify you.
JUDGING: The MHS Cheerleading coaching staff reserves the right, along with a qualified panel of judges, to evaluate and select team members based on the individual’s ability, attitude, commitment and potential.
Candidates for the Cheer Team will be scored as Follows
Individual CheerOriginality, Confidence, Motions
Jumps
Toe Touch, Side/Front Hurdle, Pike
Communication Skills
Voice, Facial Expression, Confidence
Motion Technique
Arm Levels, Sharp Motions, Correct Fists
Dance Technique
Sharp Motions, Keeps Beat, Expression / Spirit/Pep/Appearance
Enthusiasm, Sincerity, Grooming, Poise
Tumbling/Special Skills
Daily Clinic Participation (5 Points per Day)
Attendance, Attire, Working with Others, Daily Improvement
Cooperative Learning
New girls will be rated on their cooperative attitude and learning ability during clinics.
Returning girls will be rated on previous cooperative attitude and commitment to the team.
INFORMATION TO CONSIDER WHEN TRYING OUT:
· Rising Juniors and Seniors will be considered for the Varsity Cheerleading squad.
Rising Freshmen and Sophomores will be considered for the JV Cheerleading squad.
Some rising Freshmen and Sophomores will also be eligible for placement on the Varsity squad.
· Cheering is a MAJOR time and financial commitment. We would like both parents and squad members to know what to expect in these two areas before making the commitment.
TIME
· Monacan squads cheer for both football and basketball games and pep rallies, which means our season lasts through March. Jobs and other activities/events (including but not limited to All-Stars Squads!!!) shall not interfere with Monacan Cheerleading functions. In addition, the competition squad will be comprised of Varsity members and select JV members. This is an additional time commitment during the Fall and Winter seasons which will require more evenings and some weekends.
· You will be expected to attend or to participate in all events assigned by the coaches including, but not limited to: fundraising (selling ads, etc.), summer camp, practices (mandatory beginning in August), games (including District, Regional, and State Tournament games), and hostess events (where you represent Monacan).
COST
· The following is an estimated list of expenses that will be incurred through the year:
Uniform deposit $100.00 to be paid each cheerleaders 1st year and refunded at the end of their Senior year if uniforms are continuously returned in good condition.
Camp tuition $275 – 300
Bodysuits (2) $20.00
Lollies (briefs) (2) $13 – 15
Shoes $60 – 80
Camp clothes $60-75
Sweatshirt $35-40
Warm ups $90 – 100
Bag $30-40
Cinch Pak $15-20
Bows $20
Stunting/Tumbling $50 - $100 (usually about $10 per session; 5 – 10 sessions)
Misc. Expenses (Cheer Fairy $15, Secret Sis gifts $5/per, snacks/drinks for games, etc.)
Competition Team $75 (includes choreography, gym practices, t-shirt, etc.) (decided in August)
*Please note: These prices are estimates only. Once team rosters have been finalized, uniform details have been finalized, and sales tax / shipping amounts have been figured, then accurate prices will be distributed to each team member. This is only meant to give an idea of what is financially expected of each member. *Items that have previously been purchased MAY not need to be purchased again*
· The Cheer Squad is responsible for selling ads for the Fall Football Program. All squad members MUST sell $300 worth of Ads. If a squad member is unable to get enough sponsorship from outside sources, the squad member/parent MAY be responsible for placing an ad for that amount.
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