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JR COUGAR
CHEER
Welcome to the Parent/Guardian
Information Meeting!
MEETING AGENDA
Cheer Program & Expectations
Guidelines
Tryouts
Uniforms
Summer Camps
Practices
Fall Game Schedules
Registration
Fees
Volunteer Opportunities
SQUAD GUIDELINES
 Sideline squads of a maximum of 20 girls will be selected for
each grade level according to tryout scores
 Competition Team will be comprised of top scores from 6th-8th
graders (selected from cheerleaders whose parent indicated their
daughter was interested in both sideline and competition when they
registered). Competition Team will have 20 members; only 16
perform at competitions
 Results will be posted on www.hoochcheer.com
PURPOSE OF THE JR COUGAR CHEER PROGRAM
To support the football players, coaches
and families by creating a spirited
atmosphere and positive community
during the football season.
Develop cheerleader athletes who
compete in the competitive cheer
arena, should they choose.
Prepare our cheerleaders for High
School Cheer.
EXPECTATIONS
Cheerleaders should expect to:
 Work hard throughout the season, make new friends and have fun!!
 Be present at camps, practices and games
 Arrive on time and in the appropriate attire
 Cooperate with and respect coaches, teammates and all other
volunteers
 Learn the rules of football!
TRYOUTS – 6TH-8TH ONLY
 3rd, 4th and 5th grades will not need to try out for sideline cheer
 Try-outs for all 6th-8th graders registered for sideline/competition will be
held March 31st and April 1st at CHS in the Auxiliary Gym.
 Formal tryouts are held in small groups
 Participants will perform a cheer, chant, and jump sequence
 Assessments will include skills, attendance, attitude and sportsmanship
**PLEASE NOTE:
Cheerleaders must have already registered and paid online or they will not be allowed to try out;
All 3 forms must also be submitted to participate: Cheer Contract, Concussion Form, Medical Release
UNIFORMS
 All grade levels use the same uniform pieces
 An online resale will be held (current 8th grade level
uniforms, pieces that no longer fit other cheerleaders/not
returning to cheer); items are normally sold at 50% of the
original cost
 Uniform fittings for any cheerleaders needing new items
will be scheduled and communicated when finalized
SUMMER CAMPS
6th-8th Grade Competition
Team Camp
Stingray Allstars;
June 15-16 from 9 am – 4 pm
6th-8th grade Halftime
Routine Camp
Stingray Allstars;
July 24-25 from 9am – 3pm
Cougar Cheer Camp
(3rd-8th grades) at CHS;
July 27-30 from 9am -1pm
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Cougar to Cougar Cheer Practice:
Practices to learn cheers will begin the first week of school and will be held on
Sunday afternoons.
Halftime Practice:
Practices to work on halftime routines will begin August 11th – the first week of
school
3rd, 4th and 5th grade:
6th, 7th and 8th grade:
Tuesdays from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Competition Team Practice:
If selected, Spring Training will be held from April 14 – May 14, on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, from 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Fall Practices start on August 11 and are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:30
pm
FALL FOOTBALL GAMES
Attendance at all games is mandatory
A parent/guardian or designated representative must be at the
game with your cheerleader in case of an emergency – they can not
be unchaperoned
Games are on Saturdays beginning in late August through October
Game Times will be determined by Jr Cougar Football and posted to
their web site. Times are always subject to change
 3rd – 5th will normally be in the mornings
 6th - 3:30 pm
 7th - 5:30 pm
 8th - 7:30 pm
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Registration is currently open and will continue through tryouts or until 20
cheerleaders have registered per grade.
Log on to www.hoochcheer.com to register and pay the $420 program fee.
Don’t forget to turn in the 3 forms (Contract, Concussion, Medical Release)!
You can scan & email to:
Suzanne Bergeon
[email protected]
or mail to her at
210 Barton Place, Alpharetta GA 30005
Continue to visit the Jr. Cougar Cheer web site www.hoochcheer.com now and
throughout the season for the latest information.
SIDELINE FEES
3rd – 5th Registration/Program Fee: $285
 Includes: T-shirt, Cheer Camp at CHS, end of season banquet, gift and
other activities
6th-8th Registration/Program Fee: $420
 Includes: T-shirt, Cheer camp at CHS, Halftime camp at Stingrays, end
of season banquet, gift and other activities
Uniform: $250 (approx.) for new cheerleaders in 4th-8th
grade; 3rd grade will be about $100
 Includes all uniform pieces except white no show socks and white shoes
Stingrays Practice Fees for 3rd-8th Grade: $45 per month
 The once a week sideline practice fee is paid directly to Stingrays
each month in August, September and October
FUND RAISING/CHEER BILL REDUCTION
Auto Bell Car Wash Ticket Sale
Sell 10
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$80 is refunded to you from your total cheer bill
Each Ticket is Sold for $16.00
Each Ticket costs $8.00
Sell as Many as You’d Like
Pick up tickets from Suzanne Bergeon tonight. Pay for the
tickets that you take now, then go sell!
GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO REDUCE YOUR TOTAL CHEER BILL!!
COMPETITION SQUAD SCHEDULE
Attendance at all middle school competitions is MANDATORY!
Competitions are on Saturdays/Sundays in September and October
About 4-6 Competitions
COMPETITION FEES
Program Fee: Additional $300 on top of sideline fee
 Choreography camp, uniform rental, preseason training, competition
entrance fee, banquet, gifts
Uniform Deposit: $150
 Refundable check upon return of uniform
Stingrays Fees: $80 per month
 In addition to sideline cheer practice fee of $45, there is an
$80/month fee for the two competition practices for August,
September and October
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Coaches
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3rd grade: TBD
4th grade: Leslie Glass
5th grade: Debbie Kurzner
6th grade: Kelly Curl
7th grade: Michelle Lawrence
8th grade: Sandi Wilson
Competition Team Mom: Mary Kathryn McCullars
Other opportunities include:
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Events Committee ( Jr. Cougar Night, Picture Day, etc.)
Photography
Please contact a Jr Cougar Cheer Board Member if you would
Banquet Committee
like to help! We rely on volunteers to make this program work.
Camp Assistance
THANK YOU
FOR ATTENDING!