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Ashbrook High School
Cheerleading Tryout
Packet
2015-2016
General Information
Please read all of the following information BEFORE asking the
coaching staff!!
Important Dates:
1. Packet Due to coach: No later than May 18th
Please give to – Blair White or Jennifer Messer
2. Tryout Clinic: Monday, May 18th – Wednesday, May 20th – 3:15-5:00
3. Tryouts: Thursday, May 21st – 3:15-5:00 (or when everyone is finished)
4. Mandatory Team Meeting (athlete & parent): Thursday, May 28th@5:30
5. Mandatory Apparel Fitting: Tuesday, June 2nd
–Varsity: 3:30pm
–JV: 4:30pm
6. $20 Deposit Due: June 2nd
7. Final Payment Due: June 26th
Important Information
1. There is a financial responsibility that comes with cheerleading. Both
Varsity and JV cheerleaders will be required to purchase new warmups,
shoes, bags, and bows this year. Although we do NOT have a final cost yet,
we can only provide estimates at this time. We do not plan to do any
fundraising at this point. Please note that your purchase of new
apparel does not secure your spot on any Ashbrook High School
cheer team in the future. You must tryout every year.
Uniform - $200
Warmup - $170
Shoes - $75
TShirts - $20 (due at parent meeting)
Everyone must be PAID IN FULL before the company will send us our team
gear. June 26th is the last possible date to be sure all parts are shipped
before our first game.
3. Mandatory practices begin August 3rd. Time TBA.
4. All practices are mandatory throughout the year unless you have prior
permission to be absent.
5. All grades are eligible to make Varsity, however 9th and 10th graders may
choose to tryout solely for JV.
Requirements to Tryout
(If you were removed from team for any reason at any point
throughout the year, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO TRYOUT!!)
1. Must be rising 9th– 12th grader
2. Must have passed 3 out of 4 courses (HS) and 6 out of 8 courses (MS)
based on first semesters report card. Must also be passing all current
classes.
3. Must have a 2.0 GPA
4. Must meet the attendance requirement with no more than 10 absences
5. Must have a current physical
6. Must return all paperwork including teacher recommendations by May
18th
Clinic & Tryout Information
1. All those planning to tryout must be in the gym, seated by 3:15 in
proper clothing.
2. Clothing for clinic- tennis shoes, shorts or jogging pants, t-shirts
and sports bra.
3. Hair must be pulled all the way up. No jewelry.
4. Tryout Day:
i. Black shorts
ii. Plain White t-shirt
iii. Tennis shoes
iv. Hair all the way up
v. No jewelry (earrings, nose rings, belly rings, etc)
Ashbrook High School Cheerleader Information
Please complete the following information. Please write LEGIBLY.
Student Name:
Student ID #:
Current Grade Level:
School you attended 14-15:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email address:
Birthday:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Home address (if different from above)
Parent/Guardian Phone (If different from above)
Mother’s Work Phone:
Mother’s Cell Phone:
Mother’s Email:
Father’s Work Phone:
Father’s Cell Phone:
Father’s Email:
Emergency Contact Name:
Relationship to You:
Emergency Phone:
Emergency Cell Phone:
Allergies/Health Problems/ Medications (Please describe in detail):
Were you involved in any behavior infractions (ISS or OSS) during the 2014-2015 school year? If yes, explain.
ATTENDANCE THIS SEMESTER (must be signed by period teacher)
1st pd ________
2nd pd ________
Teacher Signature ________________________________________________
Teacher Signature ________________________________________________
3rd pd ________
Teacher Signature ________________________________________________
4th pd ________
Teacher Signature ________________________________________________
Current GPA _____________ Guidance Signature _____________________________
(you must go to Guidance for this information)
Mandatory Essay Questions: Type your answers and include with your application.
1. Why do you want to try out for the AHS cheer team?
2. What are 3 contributions you can make to this team?
3. What are your 3 best qualities?
Teacher Evaluation (Attached at bottom)
You must have 3 teacher evaluations completed by 3 CURRENT teachers. These must be given to Ms.
Messer by the teacher or placed in Ms. Messer’s box by the teacher. Middle school teachers may place
them in the courier. Any evaluation by YOU will not be accepted.
Physical form can be downloaded from website. Must be turned in to coach before you can
practice or tryout!!
Statement of Permission and Agreement
If you make the cheerleading squad, realize that you are making a commitment to Ashbrook High School,
your coaches, your teammates, and yourself for the complete season (full year). The decision to tryout
should not be taken lightly. You will be expected to put cheerleading as one of your top priorities.
Furthermore, as a representative of Ashbrook, you must maintain proper behavior at all times. You must
follow the cheerleading guidelines set forth by your coaches. Students who break the rules will be
disciplined. By making this commitment to the Ashbrook High School Cheerleading program, you will
receive many valuable and rewarding educational experiences that you will remember long after you
graduate from high school. These activities will not only channel your enthusiasm and spirit in a
constructive and beneficial manner, but will give you a sense of pride and accomplishment in being a part
of a group that has earned the reputation as one of the finest in the state of North Carolina.
Student Agreement
I, ___________________________________, have read and understand the 2015-2016 Agreement. I
agree to abide by the policies described if I am chosen as a member of the squad. I am agreeing to the
information in the packet and understand that failure to adhere to these rules policies could result in
dismissal from the squad.
_____________________________________
Student Signature
_____________________________________
Date
Parent/Guardian Agreement
I, ___________________________________, the parent or legal guardian of
_________________________, have read and understand the 2015-2016 Agreement and I agree to abide
by the policies described if my child is chosen as a member of the squad. I also agree to the financial
obligations as they are described in the information provided. I understand that failure by me or my child to
adhere to these policies could result in dismissal from the squad.
_____________________________________
Parent Signature
_____________________________________
Date
Teacher Evaluation
Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________
Teacher: ____________________________________________________________________
Class(es) Taught: _____________________________________________________________
Current Grade in your Class: ________ Total Absences: _____Total Tardies: ____
Did this student ever need to be disciplined by you, or referred to the office by
you? If so what was the offense?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
On a scale of 1 to 5, please rate the applicant in each of these areas listed below:
(1 being the lowest, 5 being the highest) Use the back for additional comments if needed.
_____Ability to receive constructive criticism
____ Ability to get along with others
____ Attitude
____ Cooperation
____ Attendance and punctuality
____ Dependability
______ Total Score
Upon completion please place your recommendation in Ms. Messer’s box. Middle school
teachers you may send yours to Ashrbook High School through the courier to Jennifer Messer.
Teacher Evaluation
Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________
Teacher: ____________________________________________________________________
Class(es) Taught: _____________________________________________________________
Current Grade in your Class: ________ Total Absences: _____Total Tardies: ____
Did this student ever need to be disciplined by you, or referred to the office by
you? If so what was the offense?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
On a scale of 1 to 5, please rate the applicant in each of these areas listed below:
(1 being the lowest, 5 being the highest) Use the back for additional comments if needed.
_____Ability to receive constructive criticism
____ Ability to get along with others
____ Attitude
____ Cooperation
____ Attendance and punctuality
____ Dependability
______ Total Score
Upon completion please place your recommendation in Ms. Messer’s box. Middle school
teachers you may send yours to Ashrbook High School through the courier to Jennifer Messer.
Teacher Evaluation
Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________
Teacher: ____________________________________________________________________
Class(es) Taught: _____________________________________________________________
Current Grade in your Class: ________ Total Absences: _____Total Tardies: ____
Did this student ever need to be disciplined by you, or referred to the office by
you? If so what was the offense?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
On a scale of 1 to 5, please rate the applicant in each of these areas listed below:
(1 being the lowest, 5 being the highest) Use the back for additional comments if needed.
_____Ability to receive constructive criticism
____ Ability to get along with others
____ Attitude
____ Cooperation
____ Attendance and punctuality
____ Dependability
______ Total Score
Upon completion please place your recommendation in Ms. Messer’s box. Middle school
teachers you may send yours to Ashrbook High School through the courier to Jennifer Messer.