SILVERADO CANDIDATE
TRYOUT PACKET
2017-2018
GUYERHIGH SCHOOL
Line Try-Out Information Packet
Dear Silverado Candidate Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
The try-out date for the Silverados Line will be FridayMarch24th, 2017. I feel it is important that you are aware of what is expected from each girl/boy on the day of the try-outs. It is vitally important to understand the responsibilities of the girls/boys who make the team. There will be a great commitment on the part of each parent whose daughter/son is selected as a member of the Silverados.
Practice time will be from 4:20-6:00pm in the Wildcat Gym, March 20th -23rd. A demonstration run through will be given Thursday – March 23rd, during the clinic, for the line candidates to receive individual feedback. Every candidate will attend all daily practices. If a candidate is academically ineligible, she/he must attend all daily practices, but only to observe. The ineligible candidate will become eligible – on Thursday, March24th in order to try-out. During practice, the girls/boys will learn the try-out material and procedures. All candidates should wear comfortable clothing that they can move in during the try-out workshop.
March 24this the only try-out date that will be offered. Try-outs begin promptly at 4:30pm. Try-outs will end around 8:00pm. Each candidate must stay for the full try-out period in order to allow for judging call backs. Try-outs are closed to the public. Parents and friends must wait outside the school – in order to give candidates full concentration and focus for try-outs. The 2017-2018Silverados’ name will be posted on the Silverado website.
Membership depends strictly on a 100 point scale. Candidates must make an85-100 to maintain membership of the team.The girls/boys will try-out in front of three qualified judges. The judges will make their selection and their decision is FINAL. The candidate will receive feedback from each judge if she/he requests it from the administration.
There will be a required meeting on Wednesday, February 15that7:00pm in the Lecture Hall. Parents/Guardians of all candidates who wish to try-out MUST attend this meeting. If unable to attend, a designated adult of the candidate must attend to pick up all information on Try-Outs. If there is an unexpected emergency the night of the meeting – immediately contact Ms. Simpson. This meeting will be the time to give you additional information and to answer any questions. All forms (included in the packet) must be completed and turned in no LATER than Monday – March 20th, 2017.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 940-369-1173 or e-mail me at .
Line Try-Out Timeline
February15th (Wed.)Required Parent Mtg.
7:00pm Lecture hall
March 20th-23rd Try-Out Clinic
4:20-6pm Wildcat Gym
Candidates will learn Routines
All candidates MUST ATTEND!
WEAR: comfortable clothing
March 20th All Try-Out forms DUE!
- Health Forms (Print off Silvo website)
- Permission Form
- Administration Paper work
- Copy of 3rd Nine Weeks Grades
March 24th Line Try-Outs
Begins at 4:30pm … Wildcat Gym- holding in Studio
WEAR: all black (form fitting) and dance shoesHair: Slicked back in a ponytail
Performance makeup- red lips
March29th(Wed.)TEAM Fitting/Fundraiser4:20- 6pm $300.00 due – camp & team wearMake checks payable toSilverados Booster club
March 31st (Fri.)Silverado Sweet Night 7:30-9pm New team member’s celebration night! Parents please come! Join Booster Club, and order yard signs, and parent shirts.
SILVERADO REGISTRATION FORM
Line member candidate name: ______
Age: ______
Birth Date: ______
Class status entering:101112
Parents’ names: ______
Home address: ______
Home phone: ______
Parent cell: ______
Parent work: ______
Candidate cell: ______
Parent email: ______
Candidate email: ______
Person to contact in case of emergency: ______
Phone: ______
In case of accident, health insurance policy number is required:
Policy #: ______
Company: ______
Family doctor: ______
Phone: ______
Both the Silverado Drill Team candidate and parent/ guardian must read the following information and sign below.
AUDITION PERMISSION FORM
______, my child, has permission to try out for drill team at Guyer High School for the 2017-2018 school years. We have read all the information in the tryout packet and will assist in every way to see that the rules are upheld. If my child is selected to the team, I understand that each drill team member is financially responsible for the drill team costs throughout the year and, that once the items are ordered, money cannot be refunded. While the drill team is fortunate to have an allotted budget to help with the cost, a member’s first year is more costly, as returning members may be able to use accessories form year to year. I also understand that the school, the drill team and the Director assume no responsibility for any accident or injury that might occur at the school, during an event or away from school grounds. In the event that the family physician cannot be contacted, the school officials are authorized to take whatever action is deemed necessary for the health of a student. I also understand that the judges hired for the tryouts have no affiliation to the school, or any candidate. I know that the Director and GHS administration have no influence on the outcome of the tryouts and will not hold her or the school responsible if my child does not make the team. I shall encourage and strive to make it possible for my child to be a good leader at GuyerHigh School. By signing below, we each state that we understand and agree to the contest of the rules and procedures documented, as well as all information above.
Candidate’s signature:
______Date: ______
Parent/ guardian signature:
______Date: ______
SILVERADO PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
The Denton Guyer High School Silverados are an elite performing team. Silverado auditions are only the first of many auditions a Silverado must complete during the year. Silverados are required to audition throughout the year in order to maintain the level of excellence to which the team is accustomed.
Parents please initial each line and sign below.
_____ I am aware that my child will be required to audition for every routine as a member of the Silverados. Audition dates for each routine will be announced ahead of time. If my child does not perform satisfactorily at the audition, the Directors may eliminate her from the routines(s).
_____ While the current officers will be allowed input in the routine audition process, I understand that the Silverado Directors will make the final decision regarding auditions and performance. I will contact the Director if a question arises about an audition.
_____ I understand that if my child is absent the day of auditions, the Director will decide in the best interest of the team if my child will be allowed to audition. During football season if my child is not present the day of auditions she/he will not be able to audition.
_____ I understand that if my child is not present up to two days prior to a performance, my child will be pulled from that routine, i.e., if the performance is on Friday, my child must be present at practice on both Thursday and Friday.
_____ I will have my child attend any practice/performance in which my child has not made the line as outlined in the Silverado Constitution.
_____ I understand that if my child is not performing, my child will sit/stand in the safest area as designated by the Directors.
_____ I will be supportive of the decisions that are made and know that they are in the best interest of the team.
_____ I understand that my child will be asked to follow internet guidelines, and the director will be able to see Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and other social media pages.
_____ I understand, per UIL and DISD regulations, that if my child fails a six/nineweek’s period, my child will be ineligible to perform for the three weeks. If my child is passing ALL classes at the three week point, my child will again be eligible to perform; if not, my child will continue the grade suspension for the remainder of the six/nine weeks.
Parent signature/date:
______
Candidate signature/date:
______
Important Upcoming Dates (for the NEW LINE)
A look ahead of Activities, Practices, and $$$ Due Dates
March29th 4:20-6:00pm Team Meeting/$300 Due
March 31st 7:30-9pmSweet Night (2017-2018 Team)
April 5th 4:20- 5:30pm New Member Practice
April 12th 4:20- 5:30pmNew Member Practice
April19th 4:20- 5:30pm New Member Practice/$300 Due
April 26th4:20- 5:30pm New Member Stage practice
May 10th 4:20- 6:30pm Dress Rehearsal
May 11th & 12th 6pm- ??Silverado Showcase Performance
May 17th 4:20- 6:00pmConstitution Meeting/Camp
Info/ $300 Due
June 1st FINAL PAYMENT DUE!!! Drop off To Ms. Simpson
June 8th -10th Officer Camp/ DFW
July27th-28th 9:00am- 12:00am Officer Practice/Team Reps plan
July31st-Aug. 4th 8:00am- 5:00pmHOME Camp w/ Crowdpleasers
August 7th -11th4:00- 6:00pmPractice at GHS/ Studio
August TBD TBDPossible Picture Day
July 31st -Aug. 8th (Will be around when Crowdpleasers comes- specific days are not set yet) PLEASE DO NOT SCHEUDLE ANYTHING THESE DATES!