2015-2016 Fairhope Middle School

Cheerleading Tryout Application

Participant:

Email: Phone/Cell:

Parent/Guardian:

Email: Phone/Cell:

Emergency Contact: Phone/Cell:

Current school: (circle) Fairhope Middle / Fairhope Intermediate / J. Larry Newton

Current Teachers: Homeroom

All other teachers including PE, GT, Enrichment):

The following items are due to Mrs. Lanicek no later than 3:00PM on Friday, February 27th. NO EXCEPTIONS.

______Try-out Fee $25.00 (nonrefundable), Cash or Check- payable to FMS. Please include phone #.

______Cheerleading Try-Out Application (this sheet)

______Parental Permission Form (parent & student signature)

______Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form (physician, parent & student signature)

______Insurance Waiver Form (parent & student signature)

DO NOT COMPLETE:

Grades/GPA: Absences: EX_____ UN_____ Total______

Discipline:

Parental Permission for Cheerleading

If selected, my child,______, has my permission to be a cheerleader at Fairhope Middle School if she is selected. I understand that she must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coaches and the principal of Fairhope Middle School. I understand that my child and at least one parent/guardian must attend the Try-out meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2015 @ 6:00 and that ALL required forms must be turned in by February 27th or my child will not be allowed to tryout for cheerleading. I understand that my child must attend the Try-out Clinic to be considered for a position on the squad.

  • I understand that qualified judges will evaluate my daughter, and we agree to abide by the decision of the judges.
  • I understand the financial obligations involved if my child is selected to the squad.
  • I understand the very nature of the activity; cheerleading and gymnastics carry a risk of physical injury. No matter how careful the participant and the coach are, how many spotters are used, or what landing surface is used, the risk cannot be eliminated. I understand the risk and will not hold Fairhope Middle School or any of its personnel responsible in the case of accident or injury at any time.

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

I am interested in being a cheerleader at Fairhope Middle School. I understand the risks stated above. If selected, I promise to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coaches and the principal of Fairhope Middle School. I promise to cooperate and follow the instructions of the cheerleading coaches and captains and be present for all cheerleading activities.

Student Signature: Date: ______

Please review the 2015-2016 FMS Cheering Guidelines on the FMS website

fairhopems.com

2015-2016 FMS Cheer Try-Out Clinic/Try-out Information

Cheer Clinic: Monday, March 9- Thursday, March 12- 4:00-5:30 @ FMS Gym

Over the course of 4 days, you will learn the jumps, cheer, and dance that you will perform at try-outs. You will receive the dance music via email after the 1st day of clinic so that you can practice at home.

Cheer Clinic Attire

-Any athletic style top/t-shirt (no midriffs) and any athletic shorts

-Appropriate tennis shoes with no show socks

-Hairin a neat pony tail- no ribbons

-No jewelry

Requirements/Percentages for Try-outs:

During the 4-day cheer clinic, you will learn a cheer, jumps, spirit and a dance routine. On the day of try-outs, you will perform those skills and be evaluated by 3 judges. School attendance, teacher recommendations and discipline will also be considered.

15%Tumbling- Running (5%) /Standing (10%)

20%Jumps-Toe touch & Front Hurdler

20%Group cheer

20%Dance

15%Overall Effectiveness(Motions/Spirit/Voice)

10%Teacher Evaluations, Discipline, Attendance

Tryout Attire

-White athletic style tank top (no midriffs) and Black athletic style shorts (Reasonable length)

-Appropriate tennis shoes with no show socks

-Hairin a neat pony tail- no ribbons

-No jewelry

Reminders for clinic & try-out:

  • Be on time & prepared
  • No cell phones
  • Bring bottled water
  • No parents please
  • Bring a positive attitude!

Financial Obligations-if selected for the 15-16 FMS Cheer Squad

  • $200 will be due at Uniform/CampWear fitting (April 14th)
  • $65 per month- Squad Tumbling- not paid through school account
  • The following is an ESTIMATE of the cost that will occur with cheerleading. Fundraising opportunities will be available, but may not cover the entire balance.

Choreography & Music$115

UCA Summer Camp$400

Uniform rental fee$100

Campwear, shoes, bows, poms, warm-ups, bag, etc.$635

Squad support: supplies, filler uniforms, etc.$150

$1400 estimate

Important Tryout Dates

Event / Day / Date / Time / Place
Mandatory Parent Meeting / Thursday / February 12 / 6:00PM / FMS
Cafetorium
Paperwork Due / Friday / February 27 / By 3:00 / FMS Office
Mandatory
Try Out Clinic / Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs / March 9-12 / 4:00-5:30 / FMS Gym
Tryouts / Saturday / March 14 / 8:30-11:00
Specific time TBA / FMS Gym
Online Posting / Saturday / March 14 / Approx 11:30 / FMS Website
Uniform & CampWear Fitting / Saturday / March 14 / 12:00-until / FMS Gym

Attention Parents:

The Thursday, February 27th meeting @ 6:00 is mandatory.

A parent AND the prospective cheerleader must BOTH attend or

your student will not be allowed to try-out.

Check your calendars!

If your daughter is selected, the following practice/camp dates will be mandatory- no exceptions.

Event / Day / Date / Time / Place
After school Practice / Every Wednesday / May 6, 13, 20
August 19- Jan 27 / 3:30-5:00 / FMS GYM
Squad Tumbling / Every Tuesday
(June, July & All school holidays off) / May 5- May 26
Aug 4-Jan 26, 2016 / 3:45-5:00 / Next Level Tumbling
HomePom Choreography / Tuesday
Saturday / March 31, April 14,21,28
May 2nd or 9th TBA / 3:45-5:00
9:00-11:00 / Next Level Tumbling
Pre-Camp
“BootCamp” / Saturday
Sunday / June 13
June 14 / 8:00-12:00
1:00-5:00 / FMS Gym
UCA Cheer Camp / Wednesday-Saturday / June 17-20 / NA / Auburn University

Please contact Kelly Lanicek () or Ashley Lathan () if you have questions or need clarification.