Ebenezer Middle School Cheerleading
Tryout Form
Ebenezer Middle SchoolAmie Dickerson, Principal
1100 Ebenezer Road
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-7757
April 7, 2016
Dear Parents:
It is now the of time year for cheerleading tryouts to select the squads for the next school term. We will be selecting members for a Competition Team and a Football Game Team. Selections for the Basketball Game Team will be held next fall. Being an EMS cheerleader carries a huge responsibility. Girls are expected to attend every practice, every game/competition, and fundraising event, as well as maintain their grades and meet all financial obligations.
We will be holding tryouts the week of April 25, 2016. We will evaluate tumbling skills only on Monday, April 25, until 5:30pm. This session is only for those girls with advanced tumbling skills (back handspring without a spot). We will evaluate those with basic tumbling skills (cartwheels and round offs) during the other sessions. All girls trying out need to attend the sessions on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 through Thursday, April 28, 2016. All practices will end at 5:30pm. All tryouts sessions are mandatory. Tryouts will also be closed – no parents or other spectators. All interested girls must submit their applications and parental permissions forms no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, April 22, 2016.
We will be checking each girl’s grades. Girls must be passing no less than three academic subjects for the first semester of 2015 – 2016 in order to participate in tryouts. To cheer next year, they must be passing no less than three academic subjects for the second semester of 2015 – 2016. In addition to grades, students must have an outstanding behavior record with no major offenses documented by their discipline tracker. Team teachers will fill out evaluation forms, which rank dependability, leadership, attitude, cooperation, courtesy, and character. This will become a component of their actual tryout judging form. In order to attend any aspect of tryouts, girls must have an up-to-date physical form on file with the Athletic Director.
Sixteen girls will be selected for the Competition Team. A back-handspring without a spot, at a minimum, is required to make this team.
Being a EMS cheerleader also carries a large financial obligation for the parents. Below is a list on require items and the costs that each cheerleaders must pay. You may pay at once or on a monthly based on the schedule below. Please contact the coach if there is a hardship in paying these fees.
Game Cheer / Competition CheerSummer Camp …………………………..$170.00
Camp Lunches ………………………...... $ 15.00
Camp/Practice Clothes …………………$ 75.00
Bloomers………………….… ….………$ 15.00
Cheer Bows ……………….……………..$ 20.00
Shoes(if needed) ..……….…….………..$ 57.00
Cheer Bag (if needed) ……………….…..$ 20.00
Shipping & Handling ……….……………..$15.00
Total ………………………………………$ 387.00 / Choreography Camp ………………….. $ 200.00
Camp Lunches ………………………… $ 15.00
Camp/Practice Clothes ………………. $ 75.00
Bloomers ………………………………. $ 20.00
Cheer Bow ………………………….….. $ 20.00
Shoes …………………………………… $ 80.00
Cheer Bag (if needed) ………………… $ 20.00
Shipping & Handling …………………... $ 15.00
TOTAL ……………………………………$445.00
Team Tumbling (monthly) - ($40 paid to TUC)
**For Competition Team members also cheering for Football there will $100 charge for Cheer Camp.
Football Game Payments / Competition Payments
May 1, 2016: $200
June 1, 2016: $100
July 1, 2016: $87 (Balance) / May 1, 2016: $250.00
June 1, 2016: $100.00
July 1, 2016: $95.00 (balance)
**$40 to TUC Beginning of each month
(June, July, August, September, October)
ALL CHEERLEADERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THEIR RESPECTIVE CAMP. IF SHE IS UNABLE TO ATTEND, SHE SHOULD NOT TRYOUT FOR CHEERLEADING. (Competition: June 2 - 3, 2016; Football Game: June 6, 7, & 8 2016)
Please review all of the above requirements with your daughter as you make your final decision regarding cheerleading. No exceptions will be made on any of the above issues. If you have any questions, you may contact CoachBaker (Competition Coach) or Coach Pippin (Football Game Coach).
For tryouts girls will need to wear T-shirts with sleeves (no tank tops or sleeveless shirts), athletic shorts (Nike Pros may be worn under athletic shorts), and tennis shoes. Hair needs to be up off the shoulders in a ponytail. No jewelry may be worn while cheering.
Sincerely,
Shawn Baker, Competition Coach ()
Serina Pippin, Football Game Coach ()
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TO EBENEZER MIDDLE SCHOOL
NO LATER THAN 3 PM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016
To student interested in being a cheerleader:
Please initial by the following that apples to you. You may initial more than one.
______I am interested in being considered for the Competition Cheer Team ONLY
______I am interested in being considered for the Football Game Team ONLY
______I would like to be considered for Both Teams – Competition & Football Game.
I am interested in being a cheerleader at Ebenezer Middle School. I understand the risk stated above. If selected, I promise to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coaches and principal of Ebenezer Middle School. I promise to cooperate and follow the instructions of the cheerleading coaches.
Student Signature ______Date ______
Homeroom Teacher ______
To Parents:
I have read this letter and I understand it.
I understand that qualified coaches will evaluate my daughter, and we agree to abide by the decision of the coaches.
I understand by the very nature if the activity, cheerleading and gymnastics carry a risk of physical injury. No matter how careful the participant and coach are, how many spotters are used, or what landing surface is used, the risk cannot be eliminated. The risk of injury includes minor injuries such as muscle pulls, dislocation and broken bones. The risk also includes catastrophic injuries such as permanent paralysis or even death from landing or falls on the back, neck, or head. I understand these risks and will not hold Ebenezer Middle School, Effingham Co. Board of Education, or any of its personnel responsible in the case of accident or injury at any time.
Parent or Guardian ______Date ______
Parent or Guardian ______Date ______
Parental Permission Form
Please print the following information clearly. All information should be accurate and complete.
Full Name ______Birth Date______
Name Used ______Phone Number ______
Mailing Address ______
City ______Zip Code ______
Father’s name ______email ______
Mother’s name ______email ______
Work Phone (Mom) ______Work Phone (Dad) ______
Cell Phone (Mom) ______Cell Phone (Dad) ______
Emergency Contact______
Emergency Phone Number ______
Doctor ______
Doctor’s Phone ______
Insurance Company ______
Policy Number ______
Hospital ______
We hereby give our child permission to participate in the Ebenezer Middle School Cheerleading Program. We have read the Parent Letter and we fully understand our obligation, as well as our child’s. We also understand that our daughter must be covered by school and/or personal insurance. We give our permission for our child to receive medical attention in the event we cannot be present or reached for any reason.
Parent Signature ______Date ______