PATRIOT PIONEER SIDELINE CHEER

Coach Pullin- Head Sideline Coach Coach Sheetz- Assistant Coach (JV)

INFORMATION MEETING MAY 3, 2018

Introductionof Coaching Staff

Info on Sideline Cheer Tryouts

REMEMBER:

  • ATHLETES TRYING OUT FOR SIDELINE CHEERLEADING MUSTHAVE A CURRENT SPORTS PHYSICAL (DATED MAY 1, 2018 ORLATER). SPORTS PHYSICALS NEED TO BE TURNED INTO Coach Pullin OR THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES, MR. QUALLS,BEFORE ATTENDING TRYOUTS. Current PHS students who have a sports physical on file, need to have a physical by June 30,2018. If you do not have a current physical on file at PHS, you MUST get a physical before tryouts.
  • ATHLETES MUST ALSO HAVE CONCUSSION ON FILE AT PATRIOT BY JULY 15TH (Concussion training from last year is good for MayTryouts).
  • ATHLETES MUST HAVE A ELIGIBILITY SHEET TURNED INTO AND CHECKED BY MR.QUALLS PRIOR TO TRYOUTS IN MAY. These willbe given to athletes prior to tryouts. Rising Freshman can fill these out onthe first day of tryouts if needed.
  • Tryouts for Varsity/JV/Freshman Sideline Cheer will be held on May 15: 4:30-7:00, May 16-18 4:00-6:00

EACH ATHELETE WILL BE JUDGED ON THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:

  • Motion Technique : Sharp, strong, good placement
  • Jumps : Height, form, variety
  • Dance : Dance ability, technique
  • Voice Projection : Loud, clear, natural
  • Spirit : Enthusiasm, ability to motivate the crowd
  • Personality Projection : Eye contact, smile, sincerity, rapport with
  • audience, facials
  • Overall Impression : Athletic ability, overall technique
  • Stunting : Strength in position/body positions/versatility

Each athlete will be judged by all Coaches on their overall performance over the course of the four-day tryout. On Day 3, there will be a panel of judges to score the cheer, chant, dance, jumps, and tumbling (optional) of each individual. I expect that the athletes trying out, be respectful, positive, and attentive at all times.

Attire and what to bring for Tryouts:

Tuesday, May 15th-Thursday, May 17th EACH ATHELETE IS EXPECTED TO:

Dress in an appropriate t-shirt with any colorshorts and ribbon in hair.

Cheer/athletic shoes

Bring a water bottle

ON THURSDAY, MAY 17TH,

Athletes are to wear a white t-shirt tucked in with

Black or Navy shorts and bow in hair.

Cheer/athletic shoes.

Bring your SMILE and FACIALS!!

Friday, May 18th: Final Tryout day: Each athlete will meet with the coaches to discuss their results.

● 20-24 athletes will be chosen for the 2018-19 Varsity Sideline Cheer Squad.

Up to 20 girls will be chosen for the 2018-19 JV Sideline Cheer Squad. Depending on the level of interest, there will be a Freshman Sideline Cheer Squad (TBD).

● The athletes will meet individually with the coaches directly after the conclusion of tryouts. Athletes will be informed if they have made the team, are an alternate, or have not made the team.

● All decisions are final and WILL NOT be made public.

● Please make sure you have a ride to Patriot HS promptly at 3:45 pm on the three

tryout days. On the final day of tryouts, please coordinate your ride to arrive

anytime between 5:00 AND 6:00 P.M.

** REMINDER!!! ALL TRYOUT SESSIONS ARE CLOSED TO ALL FAMILY ANDFRIENDS!**

Following Tryouts there will be a Sideline Cheer Team Parents Meeting on

May 21ST from 5:30-6:30 P.M. in the auditorium.

Fundraising

● Youth Cheer Camp hosted by the PHS Sideline Cheer Squads will take place the week of

July 16-20th, from 9:00am-12:00pm. This is a HUGE fundraiser for our cheer teams, and

We willl earn $125 per camper attending!!

● Spirit Wear for cheerleaders/family members.

● Selling advertising ads (minimum of $200) for the athletic programs that are sold at various fall sporting events. I will provide copies of the flyers that contain more info.

● Mulch sales, spirit nights at local restaurants, bake sales, etc…

WE ARE BUYING NEW UNIFORMS. THIS IS GOING TO BE A HUGE EXPENSE FOR OUR TEAM. WE WILL NEED TO RAISE MONEY FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON AS WELL. (i.e. Senior Week, Off-set camp costs, meals).

  • Color Run: We are working on getting the details together for this new fundraiser event.

Camp-Mandatory

● Varsity will be attending a UCA 3-day Cheer Camp at James Madison University on July

23-July 25th. The cost is $309 per student. More info to follow soon.

● JV will be attending a 2-day cheer camp hosted by UCA at our school July 25-26, and

a 1-day stunt camp at Patriot on July 27th. The cost will be approx $255.00 perstudent. More info to follow soon.

Captains

Each squad will have up to 2 captains.

There will be an application and interview process.

Uniforms/Attire

Games: The school will provide each cheer squad member with a skirt, shell, body liner,

pom-poms. It is the responsibility of each athlete to take care of their uniform AND

wash cold and hang dry for care.

● Practice/Camp: Motion Flex shorts in both red and blue are to be purchased on your

own at $23 each. Camp Wear (cost around $300) New Shoes are required and will ensure the safety of your cheerleader. An itemized list will be given to you once the team is selected at the parent meeting. Practice wear will be coordinated by the Captains will be cohesive. We will use the camp wear and items purchased for practice wear and a calendar will be given to each girl at the beginning of the month stating what to wear for games and practices.

● There will be a Fees/Order Form with exact pricing information that will be provided to

the squad members during the first team parent meeting following tryouts on May 21st.

Team Parents

● Team Parents are always an integral part of any squad!! The athletes and the coaches

need the help of any willing parent to assist with team dinners, organizing fundraisers,

awards banquet, etc.

We are looking forward to having a wonderful season!

A MANDATORY PARENT AND CHEERLEADER MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 21ST

5:30 P.M.

FOR THOSE WHO MAKE THE TEAM