Tryout Requirement for Cheerleaders

Tryout Requirement for Cheerleaders

Academics

Academic Standards for Cheerleaders at BHS

·  Students in Grades 8-11 must maintain a 2.5 cumulative weighted GPA at all times.

·  Students may not have any failing grades.

·  Students will have their last two semester grades averaged. Students may not have any failing grades.

Attendance

·  Students must have no more than ten (10) absences in each core class for the semester; this includes parent absences and unexcused absences.

Conduct

·  Students must have satisfactory conduct comments. Students may not receive more than one unsatisfactory comment per quarter as determined by coach, assistance principal, or principal.

·  Students must not have been suspended during the current school year.

·  Students must not have quit a squad the previous year, except for academic reasons. This must be in writing and on file with the coach. A copy of the grade report showing declining grades must be attached to the written statement from the parent.

·  Students must not have been removed from a squad the previous year for any reason, including grades.

·  Students must follow the conduct code established by the Mobile County School Board.

The Constitution

Because the constitution for the cheerleaders is a school board policy, all cheerleaders are required to follow them. Once selected, a copy of this constitution will be given to you. However, it is impossible to design regulations and a constitution to address all potential situations that might arise. Therefore, it must be understood that the principal and coach reserve the right to make final judgments regarding any action that may be considered inappropriate by an individual on the cheerleading squad. Certain infractions could involve suspension or expulsion from the squad.

Other Requirements

·  Students trying out for cheerleader must sign up to try out during the time announced. All students planning to try-out should sign up with the coach and turn all paperwork and money by the given due date. NO LATE SIGN UPS WILL BE ALLOWED!

·  Students must have been enrolled in Alba Middle School, Grand Bay Middle School or Bryant High School at least one quarter prior to the beginning of the clinic.

·  Students must have all previous cheerleading debts paid before clinic.

·  Students must have a permission slip signed by a parent, a medical form and clinic fee turned in by the deadline.

·  Students must turn in a current physical form completed by a physician by the deadline.

·  Students must provide a copy of current medical insurance card as this is required by Mobile County.

·  Students and parents must attend a parent meeting to go over the guidelines. If the student and parent do not attend the meeting it will be understood that you will fully cooperate with the requirements if your child should become a Bryant High School cheerleader.

·  Students and parents must sign a contract agreement stating that they understand that cheerleading WILL TAKE PRIORITY over ALL non-school related activities. (i.e. summer camps, work, dancing, gymnastics, other sports, etc.)

·  Students will pay the required fee, $20.00, to help pay for judges for tryouts. Make check payable to Bryant High School.

·  Current 8th graders will only be allowed to try out for JV cheerleading. Current 10th and 11th graders will only be allowed to try out for Varsity cheerleading. Current 9th graders will be eligible to try out for either JV or Varsity cheerleading.

·  Any girls chosen for JV or Varsity may be considered for competition squad. Competition squad is not mandatory.

Clothing Requirements

·  Students must wear appropriate shirts (no tank tops-sleeveless shirts with wide/full shoulders are acceptable), with the appropriate length shorts during the clinic.

·  On the day of tryouts, students may wear any non-cheerleading Bryant High School t-shirt or a plain navy, white, or gray t-shirt (no tank tops-sleeveless shirts with wide/full shoulders are acceptable); navy shorts (appropriate length); non-cheerleading athletic shoe; and white socks. Long hair must be pulled up in a ponytail or French braided. Neither jewelry nor glitter will be allowed. If you wear a ribbon it must be solid white, and inconspicuous.

·  FORMER CHEERLEADERS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO WEAR ANYTHING THAT WILL SINGLE THEM OUT AS A FORMER CHEERLEADER-BHS SHOES, SOCKS, CAMP SHIRTS, VARSITY BRAND SHORTS etc.

·  During tryouts only the following persons will be allowed in the selection area: officials, statisticians, cheerleading coaches, judges, athletic director, and administrators.

·  NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED DURING CLINIC OR DURING TRY OUTS!!!!!

Attendance

·  Students trying out for cheerleader must attend each day of clinic.

·  Students must be present at school each day of the clinic.

·  Students may not arrive tardy to school nor receive an early dismissal.

Performance

·  Students must perform cheers, pom routines, and various jumps. The cheers and pom routine will be taught at the tryout clinic.

·  Any tumbling that is done for tryouts will be expected for the entire year. Failure to meet the expectations will result in removal from the squad.

Approximate Cost of Cheerleading

·  Each cheerleader is responsible for providing her/his own uniforms and supplies. The cost for one school year is approximately $1500.00 for varsity and $1000 for JV. This includes:

ü  Summer Camp (all cheerleaders are required to be at all pre-camp practices once they are selected as BHS cheerleaders; all cheerleaders are required to attend camp)

ü  Camp Outfits (approximately 4)

ü  Shoes

ü  Warm Up Outfit

ü  Pom-Poms

ü  Game Uniforms

ü  Rain Jacket

ü  Cheer bag

ü  Letterman Jacket (varsity only)

ü  Megaphone (varsity only)

·  We must have a $400.00 deposit to order uniforms. This money will be due before the uniform fitting (February 27) should your child make the cheerleading squad.

Fundraisers:

Cheerleaders are required to participate in all fundraisers. Money that has been earned through fundraisers on behalf of BHS Cheerleaders may not be returned to a cheerleader for personal use for any reason. If a cheerleader should quit or be dismissed for any reason, the money in her account will be absorbed into the general fund to be used toward the benefit of the squad.

ALL BILLS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE CHEERLEADERS ATTEND CAMP. IT IS OUR POLICY NOT TO GIVE OUT MERCHANDISE, SUCH AS UNIFORMS, BEFORE THEY ARE PAID IN FULL.

ANY MONEY THAT IS PAID FOR A STUDENT TO BECOME A CHEERLEADER IS NON-REFUNDABLE SHOULD THAT STUDENT BE DISMISSED FOR ANY REASON THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Amber Joyner

BHS Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Laura Prater

BHS JV Cheerleading Coach

Doug Estle

BHS Principal

I will attend every cheerleading clinic the week before tryouts. I will participate and show the attitude that a cheerleader should have. If I miss school any of those days, then I will not be allowed to attend clinic. If I do not attend the clinic, then I will not be allowed to try out for the cheerleading squad at Bryant High School. I will not use my cell phone during clinic or during try outs. I realize that if I make the squad I will have to abide by all rules and regulations set forth by the Mobile County Public School System and my coach.

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Student Signature Date

I have read and understand the following requirements for my child to try out for the cheerleading squad at BHS. I understand the obligations that myself and my child will have if she/he is chosen as a cheerleader. I give permission for ______to participate in the clinic and try out for the Bryant High School Cheerleading Squad. I also understand that if she/he makes the squad there are rules and regulations that she/he must obey and any money that is paid for cheerleading will be non-refundable.

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Parent or Guardian Signature Date

Alma Bryant 2018 Tryouts Score Sheet
Cheer/Chant
Motions / /10
(Sharpness, technique, position)
Voice / /5
(Projection, crisp)
Sub-total / /15
Dance
Motions / /10
Energy / /5
(Facials, fun)
Sub-total / /15
Jumps / (motions, technique, pointed toes, height, landing)
Toe-touch / /10
Pike/ Hurdler / /5
Double Toe-touch / /5
Sub-total / /20
Tumbling
Standing Tumbling / /15
(handspring 5; series 8; hand tuck 10; tuck 15)
Running Tumbling / /15
(RO 2; RO HS 4; RO series 6; RO tuck 8; RO Hand Tuck 10; RO 2 to tuck 12;
layout or full 15)
Sub-total / /30

Important Dates- 2018 BHS Cheerleading Tryouts

Voluntary Pre-Tryout Tumbling Clinic (Must have an up to date physical)

Wednesday Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 7 @ 3:00-4:00

Mandatory Parent Meeting ($20, physical, and permission form due)

Monday, February 6 @ 6:00 pm

Mandatory Tryout Clinic (Candidates for cheerleading must be at all clinic practices; must have an up to date physical)

Tuesday, February 20- Thursday, February 22 @ 3:00-4:30

Tryouts

Friday February 23 @ 3:30-5:00

**Please visit the varsity cheerleading page on the school website to print all required forms.