2017-2018

Mascot & Cheerleader Tryouts

Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Your child is interested in becoming a member of a HEB-ISD cheerleading squad for the 2017-2018 school year. If selected, your child must assume specific responsibilities and obligations in order to qualify and remain part of the squad.

Things to consider before trying out:

The approximate cost for each cheerleader is approximately$1200.00 for a High School cheerleader and $950 for a Junior High cheerleader. The approximate cost for a mascot is $500. This total includes required uniforms, summer cheerleading camp, and camp uniforms/practice clothes.

Uniform/practice clothes (biggest expense)- paid up front prior to order in the spring.

Camp fee- paid by deadline depending on camp in the spring.

Time Commitment/Summer Camp/Summer Practices/Before & After School Practices/ Evening Events

Fundraising Expectations

Discipline/Demerit System/Constitutions

Social Media Expectations/Higher Standards

After reading and fully understanding the rules and regulations, please discuss with your child the responsibilities and time commitment expected of HEB-ISD cheerleaders. If your child fully understands what is expected of her/him as a cheerleader or mascot and chooses to try-out, please complete all the attached forms and return them to Mrs. Southerland at Trinityby the designated date.

CATEGORIES THE NCA JUDGES WILL USE TO EVALUATE THE

MASCOT CANDIDATES:

  1. Content- 10 points
  2. Delivery- 10 points
  3. Creativity- 10 points
  4. Character- 10 points
  5. Animation- 10 points
  6. Suitability of Costume- 10 points
  7. Overall Impression- 10 points

*Skits should not exceed two minutes. The use of props and music is suggested.

CATEGORIES THE NCA JUDGES WILL USE TO EVALUATE THE

CHEERLEADER CANDIDATES:

RUNNING TUMBLING- 5 POINTS

0 points- No tumbling

1 point- Round off back handspring

2 points- Round off back handspring series

3 points- Round Off back, series to back, alternate pass with a back

4 points - Layout

5 points- Full

*Placement within range determined by execution

STANDING TUMBLING- 5 POINTS

0 points- No tumbling

1 point - Back Handspring

2 point - Back Handspring Series

3 points - Toe Touch Back Handspring

4 points- Back Tuck

5 points- Toe touch back tuck or series to a back

*Placement within range determined by execution

JUMPS- 15 POINTS: (3 jumps listed below scored individually)

1-5 points- Toe Touch

1-5 points- Hurdler

1-5 points - Pike

*Placement within range determined by execution of jumps (ex: flexed feet, arm levels, landing, etc.)

DANCE – 10 POINTS:

1-5 points- Rhythm/Technique

1-5 points- Memory

CHEER TECHNIQUE – 15 POINTS:

1-5 points- Motion Technique/Sharpness

1-5 points - Memory

1-5 points- Performance

*Performance includes voice & projection, smile, appearance, energy/enthusiasm

WHAT TO WEAR ON THE DAY OF TRY-OUTS

  • Plain white T-shirt
  • Athletic shorts in black
  • All white athletic shoes
  • Hair is to be pulled back completely out of face
  • No jewelry, including post earrings

Cheerleading Clinic & Tryouts Dates

Mandatory parent & candidate meeting:

Monday, January 30th6:30PM @ Trinity HS Auditorium

OR

Wednesday, February 1st6:30PM @ Trinity HS Auditorium

Tryout material will be posted on Friday February 3rd at 4:00 PM @

Clinic:Tuesday, February 76:00-6:45 PM Trinity Small Gym

Tumbling Certification:Wednesday, February 84:00 PMTrinity Indoor

Mock Tryout:Thursday, February 96:00-6:45 PMTrinity Small Gym

Tryouts- WARM UP TIME:Saturday, February 1112:45 PMTrinity Small Gym

Tryouts- START TIME:Saturday, February 111:15 PMTrinity Indoor

ALL TRYOUT PAPERWORK IS DUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD BY 4:00 PM.

Place in the attached envelope and turn in to the front office THS.

Tryout results will be posted on February 11th@ by 3:00 PM.

INSURANCE VERIFICATION FOR CHEERLEADING

(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY!)

Student's Name______Grade______

Address______Hm Phone______

City______State______Zip______

Parent's/Guardian's Name______

Address______

City______State______Zip______

Hm Phone ______Wk Phone ______

Insurance Company______

Address______

City ______State______Zip______

Telephone______

Policy Number______Expiration Date______

MEDICAL RELEASE FORM

In case of an injury or illness where my/our child needs immediate medical care and treatment, a school district employee has the consent and authority to provide appropriate treatment for my/our child named above through the aid of a hospital, physician, nurse, trainer or school district employee.

By my signature hereto, I give authority to the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District to consent to medical treatment for the foregoing child in the event that I cannot be contacted. The foregoing to whom I give such authority is an educational institution in which the child is enrolled. Furthermore, I hereby agree to waive all claims and hold harmless the District, its officers and employees from all claims arising from their reliance on this consent form.

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Parent's/Guardian's Signature Date

If parent(s)/guardians are unable to be reach, please contact the following in case of emergency:

Name______

Hm Phone______Wk Phone______

HEB-ISD

Cheerleader Application

Name______Birthday______

ID Number______Current Grade______Current School______

Address______City______Zip______

Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) ______

Telephone (parents) (hm)______(wk)______(cell)______

Telephone (candidate) (hm) ______(cell) ______

E-mail address (parents) ______

Candidate for: Junior High_____ Junior Varsity______Varsity______

Cheerleading is a very time consuming responsibility and will require much time outside of the school day. Candidates selected to be a member of the cheerleading squad are expected to make a commitment to the activity for the full cheerleading year (tryout to tryout). Attendance is mandatory at all cheerleading activities. Also, incidental expenses may arise which cannot be allotted for at this time.

Cheerleaders are expected to conform to a higher standard of behavior than others do. Cheerleaders will abide by and uphold all of the cheerleading guidelines, rules and regulations as well as campus and HEB-ISD policies.

We have read the above statements and all the attached forms regarding tryouts, regulations, costs and the standards of HEB-ISD cheerleading. We understand and will abide by all the rules introduced and enforced throughout the year. We realize that cheerleading is very time consuming and all-stars, work, etc. are not excused absences from my responsibilities as a cheerleader on my campus.

Candidates Signature ______Date______

Parent/Guardian Signature ______Date______

Questions? Email Sarah Southerland, Varsity coach, at

Parent Permission Form, Tryout Guidelines & HEB Guidelines Agreement

My son/daughter ______has my permission to be a cheerleader in HEB-ISD. I understand that he/she must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coach and principal at my campus to be present for all cheerleading events. I have read the rules and regulations and understand that the violation of any of these rules may lead to probation, temporary suspension, or removal from the squad. I understand that all forms must be completed and turned in at the allotted time and date for my child to be eligible to tryout.

I understand all estimated costs of HEB-ISD cheerleading described in this packet.

I understand no parents will be allowed inside the building at tumbling certification or the entire day of tryouts.

Candidate Signature______Date______

Parent/Guardian Signature______Date______

**Please read over the HEB-ISD Guidelines & Tryout Guidelines which can be found at /cheerleading

The HEB-ISD Cheerleading Guidelines states:

Participation in the HEB ISD cheerleading program carries both a significant time and financial commitment. Each cheerleader is expected to meet all financial responsibilities identified by their specific campus. Dedication to, and the prioritization of, cheerleading is obligatory from all cheerleaders to meet the objectives of this program. Candidates selected to be a member of the cheerleading squad are expected to maintain their commitment to the activity for the full cheerleading year. Prior to making commitments to be involved in other school activities, cheerleaders should carefully consider specific program requirements, as in involvement in other activities may cause participation and time conflicts with cheerleading duties. Any cheerleader who voluntarily quits the squad before the end of the cheerleading year without the approval of the principal and coach will not be allowed to try-out for the next year on any HEB ISD campus.

I understand the above portion and have read all of theHEB Guidelines, as well as the Tryout Guidelines.

Candidate Signature______Date______

Parent/Guardian Signature______Date______

Tryout Checklist

All forms should be turned in by 4:00 PM on Friday,February 3rdto THS front office. No forms will be accepted after this time. If the tryout forms are not turned in by February 3rd at 4:00 with the appropriate signatures, you cannot tryout!

______Insurance Form

______Cheerleader Application

______Parent Permission Slip,HEB Guidelines & Tryout Guidelines Agreement -Please read over the guidelines (HEB & Tryout) which can be found at /cheerleading

______Official Report Card (most current one)

______$5 cash for tryout clinic

______$10 cash for eligible candidates for tumbling certification

(eligible candidates- those with back handspring or higher level skill only)

REMINDERS:

  • NO parents or friends allowed in the building at tumbling certification or tryouts.
  • MANDATORYParent and Candidatemust attend one meeting on January 30th or February 1st- THS Auditorium @ 6:30pm.
  • If you do not have your forms turned in on time, you will not be able to tryout. No exceptions. Turn them in early so you won’t forget!

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