Please Read Entire Packet Carefully

DHS Cheer Packet

PLEASE READ ENTIRE PACKET CAREFULLY

APPLICATION FORM (2017 - 2018 Season)

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

My child, ______, has permission to tryout to be a cheerleader at Dutchtown High School. We understand that she/he must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coach, athletic director, and principal of DHS. PLEASE READ THE CHEER CONTRACT FOR RULES/REGULATIONS. We understand that all forms included in this packet must be completed and turned in by April 28th and failing to do so may result in not being able to tryout. We understand that all students will be evaluated by qualified coaches. We agree to abide by the decision of the coaches regarding which students make a cheerleading squad. We understand by the very nature of the activity that 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 to catastrophic injuries such as permanent paralysis or even death from landing or falls on the back, neck, or head. We understand these risks and will not hold Dutchtown High School or any of its personnel/coaches responsible in the case of accident or injury at any time and during any event.

______(student)

______(parent) ___/___/___ (date)

Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Home Address:______

Parent Contact Numbers: Home______Cell______

E-mail Address of Parent (this is extremely important – the coach will correspond entirely via e-mail if your child makes a squad) ______

Phone # Cheerleader can be reached at after tryouts on May 4th: ______

School Now Attending: ______Current Grade: ______

Do you plan to be on an All-star cheerleading squad during this season? If so, which squad?

Do you want to cheer for the Varsity football/basketball season? ______yes or ______no

Do you also want to cheer during the competition season? ______yes or ______no

Do you want to cheer for the JV football/basketball season? ______yes or ______no

Do you also want to cheer during the competition season? ______yes or ______no

Do you want to cheer for the competition squad only? ______yes or ______no

If you do not make a squad, would you like to be considered for an alternate position? ______yes or ______no

If you do not make a squad, would you like to be considered for mascot? ______yes or ______no

If you do not make a squad, would you like to be considered for a cheer manager? ______yes or ______no

Schedule:

Monday, May 1st : 4:00 – 6:00 pm - Learn Tryout Material

Tuesday, May 2nd : 4:00 – 6:00 pm – Learn Tryout Material

Wednesday, May 3rd : 4:00 – 6:00 pm – Review Tryout Material & Mock Tryouts

Thursday, Tryouts!!! 4:00-6:00