Transcript SLHS Cheer and Mascot Tryout Parent Meeting

THS
CHEER TRYOUT
PARENT MEETING
Thursday, February 6th
*Welcome!!
*Please sign in and find a seat.
NOW INTERVIEWING:
Positive, enthusiastic, highly energetic
SCHOOL SPIRIT LEADERS
Must be self motivated, willing to work hard and
have a desire for fun – cheerleader style!
Love of THS sports and activities a must!
Our ideal candidate will be excited to:
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be ambassadors of good citizenship and sportsmanship
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Maintain a positive attitude (in person and on all social media sites) at ALL times
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work with band, belles, and other organizations to promote school spirit
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Perform chants and dances and lead (or sometimes follow) the fans at football,
basketball, and volleyball games
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Make posters or write notes of encouragement or congratulations for various sports
and activities
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Attend community events
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Be a leader and, when appropriate, a FOLLOWER
WELCOME!!
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JV cheer coach:
Brittany Holler
 Room number: D109
 Conference period: 6th period
 Email: brittany.holler@fbisd
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Varsity cheer coach:
Kristie Thibodeaux
 Room number: L213
 Conference Period: 1st
 Email: [email protected]
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TRYOUTS
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Tryout material is due no later than 3 pm on TUESDAY February 25th .
Material can be turned into Coach Thibodeaux or the front office. Current
junior high students need to turn in their packets to the THS front office.
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Clinic is Tuesday and Wednesday February 25th and 26th from 4:30-6:00.
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Thursday February 27th is an open practice from 4:30-6:00.
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Friday February 28 is mock tryouts from 4:30-6:30 pm. Candidates
MUST wear what they are going to wear for tryouts on this day.
Tryout clothes: Black shorts and PLAIN white top. Top MUST be dress
code. No spaghetti straps. Shirt must tuck in. Shorts can not be rolled
more than once. Hair needs to be up in a ponytail. Ribbon is optional but
if you wear it must be white. All white shoes. Nothing with school or
competitive cheer on the shirt or shorts can be worn. ABSOLUTELY NO
JEWELRY!
Roll call is promptly at 4:00 pm on Tuesday March 4th. Try-outs begin at
4:30.
Announcement of cheerleaders will be on Friday March 7th at 4:30
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New squad members can meet us at Il Primo at 4:30 (not mandatory, bring money)
Tryouts are closed to parents.
You may not bring in video cameras to record material – nor can they use
their phones to record.
AFTER TRY-OUTS
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Mandatory cheerleader and parent meeting 3/19 at 6:00 pm
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$200 deposit for camp (no checks – cash or money order made out to THS Activity Fund)
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Mandatory uniform fitting 3/28: JV 6:00, Varsity 7:00
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Practice in the Spring: April 29-May 22
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Returning Varsity – Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:45-4:00
JV and New Varsity – Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6:00
CHEER TIME COMMITMENT
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Cheerleading is a 10 month commitment.
Cheer for football, volleyball, basketball (girls and boys),
and playoff matches.
Begin in Spring, break for June, come back in late July.
Cheer camp is mandatory…July 28- July 31st . Camp will
be held at Moody Gardens in Galveston. Camp Fees are
non-refundable.
Practices the previous week are crucial and are mandatory.
Week of July 21st – times TBA.
Practice the week of August 11th. Mandatory for all
cheerleaders to attend
Fall: 1 to 2 games per week (football and volleyball),
homecoming week, Holiday Bowl, other appearances
Winter/Spring: 1 to 2 games per week (girls and boys
basketball, possible attendance at other sports events)
However – not many afterschool practices because we have
cheerleading 7th period and it is utilized as a practice.
COST TO FAMILIES - $875
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Your 1st deposit ($200) is due March 19. Then
$168.75 is due: April 19, May 19, June 19, and July
19. You have the option of paying at ONE time or
over 6 payments.
All payments must be cash or money order
All payments must be received by July 19 or
cheerleader will not be able to attend camp –
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS!
Total actual cost (including camp gifts, Christmas
party, etc.) for cheerleaders is around $950
Cheerleaders will keep the uniform and accessories
(including poms) that they purchase.
EXCUSED VS.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
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Attendance is vital at all events.
Participation at all events is mandatory unless
otherwise stated.
Excused absences include: illness, death in family,
etc.
Unexcused absences include: work, competitive
cheerleading practices, studying, etc. (3 demerits)
One unexcused absence per cheer year may be
substituted with an excused absence and the
cheerleader/mascot will not be penalized. However,
this must be approved by Coach Thibodeaux or Coach
Holler at least 48 hours prior to the absence. If the
absence will occur on a game day, no more than
3 cheerleaders may use an unexcused absence.
The first 3 to give notice will be excused.
DEMERIT GUIDELINES
Demerits are in place for discipline and to ensure
achievement of our mission statement
 3 week suspension = 15 demerits
 Dismissal = 20 demerits
 Dismissal and Suspension guidelines come
straight from the district guidelines in the
handbook
 Begin Friday once new squad is announced
 No merits
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JUDGING FORM
Review Judges form
 Please make sure your daughters/sons are SAFE
in the tumbling portion. They should NOT be
attempting something they have not perfected
already.
 Coaches will NOT spot cheerleaders for liability
reasons during tryouts.
 Other cheerleaders will not be allowed to spot
during tryouts.
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TRYOUT PACKET
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Forms to turn in are listed on the back page of
cheerleading tryout packet.
1. FBISD Athletic Policies
2. Fort Bend Emergency Form
3. UIL Steroid Form
4. Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form (2sided)
**If this is already on file for another athletic group at
the school, please obtain a copy from your coach or the
trainer and include in this packet.
 5. Activity Permission Form
7. Student and Parent Agreement to Cheerleader
Regulations and Guidelines
 8. Copy of candidate’s 1st semester report card
 9. Handbook acknowledgement
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
If your daughter or son makes the Varsity team,
there will be a meeting for THEM in Coach
Thibodeaux’s room (L213) after school the
WEDNESDAY (3/19) we get back from spring
break.
 At 6 pm the same night, Wednesday March 19th
is the parent meeting (JV and Varsity) in room
L213. Your 1st deposit is due this night.
 On Tuesday, March 25th cheerleaders will be
fitted for uniforms. All parents need to attend to
sign off on uniform sizes. Varsity cheerleaders
will fit at 6:00, Junior Varsity will fit at 6:30 in
L213.
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ANY QUESTIONS???
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Thank you for coming!