OAK RIDGE JR. TROJANS
2014 CHEER PACKET
2014 TEAM FORMATION:
The Cheer Program has six divisions: Mascots, Mighty Mites, Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Jr. Midget and Midgets. A
maximum of twenty-five (25) Cheerleaders will be selected for each division.
SQUAD PLACEMENT (TRYOUTS) INFORMATION:
Try-outs will be held to select Cheerleaders for Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Jr. Midget and Midget divisions.
Mighty Mite cheerleaders (ages 7 & 8) This age group (team) will be based on a first come basis. We will
take the first 25 girls that come to clinic sign-ups and sign up to be on the mighty mite squad…This group
participates in all the cheer activities, camps, clinic, competitions, that the other teams participate in.
Mascots The Mascot Program will remain similar to prior years…2-3 practices a week…two half day half-time
camps. Mascots will be cheering for a high school football game and 4 ORJT games.
All Cheerleaders are strongly encouraged to prepare themselves prior to tryouts with aerobic exercise and
endurance running. This will help all athletes in learning and performing through the clinic. This is a competitive
sport that requires Physical commitment.
Prior to conditioning, initial registration fees must be paid, all online documents must be signed and a Medical
Release Form must be submitted. If your child is selected to be a Cheerleader for ORJT, a copy of her birth
certificate, official report card, and physical examination form must be submitted prior to the first day of practice.
All returning cheerleaders who were certified to cheer last year will not need to submit a birth certificate, however,
all new cheerleader’s or cheerleader’s from previous season’s other than last year will need to submit a copy of
their birth certificate. Please do not submit original birth certificates, please bring a copy.
** Every effort is made to keep as many cheerleaders as possible. We do have a league maximum of 25
members per team. We will place girls according to grade, age and try-out score.
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OAK RIDGE JR. TROJANS 2014 CHEER PACKET
CHEER EXPECTATIONS:
This is a competitive cheer program. While we want everyone to have fun, competitive cheer does take hard work
and commitment. Not only on the cheerleaders part but the family as well. We will be developing skills and
teaching safety in all aspects of cheerleading. This includes dancing, jumping, motions and stunting. Along the
way your child will make great lasting friendships and memories.
Cheerleaders will be expected to attend the following: Try-out clinics, try-outs, fittings, camps and practice 3-4
days per week with games on the weekend. It is also MANDATORY to attend competitions toward the end of the
season. Cheerleaders will need to be in good physical shape (endurance, flexibility, strength, discipline).
Tumbling is also recommended but not required to cheer. Part of the points awarded in tryouts will be for
tumbling abilities.
The Jr. Trojans do not allow cheerleaders to be on another cheer team during the same season. This causes
scheduling conflicts and safety concerns for the athletes. Please also consider if you have other activities and
sports. These MUST not conflict with any of our dates!
SAFETY FIRST:
Our first priority is the safety of your child. The best equipment available and the most qualified coaches
attainable are provided in our program. We do ask that parents are open about any health issues. Any child that
cannot participate in heavy physical activity such as running or is not able to lift in stunting should consider if
competitive cheer is right for them.
Cheerleaders do cheer during the hottest part of the day, so if heat is an issue for your child please consider your
child’s safety. If your child requires an inhaler, you MUST provide a spare inhaler to the coach during the season
and indicate it on your registration form.
GAMES & PLAYOFF INFORMATION:
The official season will begin with mandatory football tryouts and cheer conditioning on July 28th. Our Jamboree
will be on Saturday, August 16th.. The first regular season game will commence on August 23rd.There will be 10
weeks of regular season play that will end on October 18th.
COMPETITIONS:
We will be attending 2 competitions this year.
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SQUAD PLACEMENT & AGE CHART
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2014 AGE / GRADE CHART:
1. All Cheerleaders must meet the age limits in order to certify. Any cheerleader not certifying by the 3rd
game of season will be dismissed from the team.
2. The Cheerleaders' age on August 1st of the current year shall be the certified age for the coming season.
Age
Mascot
Mighty-Mite
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
X
X
X
X
X
Jr. Pee Wee
X
X
X
Pee Wee
X
X
X
Jr Midget
X
X
X
Midget
X
X
X
X
OAK RIDGE JR. TROJANS 2014 CHEER PACKET
ATTENDANCE POLICIES & GUIDELINES
For safety and fairness to fellow Cheerleaders, attendance requirements and associated discipline for Jr. Trojans
Cheer Cheerleaders will be as follows:
Tardiness
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A tardy is defined as arriving at practice, unprepared, 5 minutes or more after the agreed upon start time.
2 tardies = 1 absence
Cheerleaders are expected to arrive at least 1 hour prior to game time.
Excessive tardies will result in a meeting with the Parents, Coaches and VP of Cheer
Absences
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Cheerleaders will be allowed 3 excused absences (practice) during the course of the season. NOTE:
Excused Absences to practices will be for the following reasons School sponsored event (must discuss in
advance with Coach in order to be excused)
 Religious Holidays (Does not include church activities)
 Family Emergencies/Death in the family
 Serious medical illness (MUST have Dr. Note)
 Excused Absences cannot be used for Competitions, Camps or Mandatory Practice weeks
(competition time)
** At any time it is as the discretion of the VP of Cheer to determine any special circumstances.
PLEASE REVIEW THE MANDATORY DATES BEFORE COMMITTING TO THE TEAM
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Pick Up
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Cheerleaders need to be picked up as soon as practice is over, to prevent coaches from having to stay late.
Cheerleaders who want to walk home after practice must bring a note signed by their parent. The note
authorizes them to walk home unsupervised by any staff of ORJT.
Cheerleaders who want to stay at the field after practice and wait for a sibling who is still practicing will need
to bring a note signed by their parent authorizing them to stay at the field without parent supervision as well.
No coach will transport any child home after practice due to being left alone. Other measures will be taken
if a child is left unattended.
Practice Guidelines
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Practices are mandatory to attend. Homework does not constitute an absence. We do not have
replacement athletes to take your Childs spot. Many participants must sit out if we are missing just one
cheerleader. Please make every effort to not have your child miss any practices.
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All practices are closed to limit distractions. We will have bi-monthly parent shows so you can see all the
hard work our cheerleaders are putting in. We will also at our parent shows recognize athletes and
instructors with special recognition. Shows will start in September.
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Please do not speak to coaches about your Childs position in any aspect of cheer. If you do not want your
child to be a flyer for our program, please do not try out. We only have 20-25 positions so to limit our
placements puts any team at a disadvantage. All cheerleaders are placed in positions to add the best
value to the team.
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CLINIC & SQUAD PLACEMENT INFORMATON
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Squad Placement / Try-Outs will be held for JPW, PW, JM and Midgets. Cheerleaders must stay until dismissed
in case of any call backs by judges. Please allow a few hours for the try-out process. Attendance is
MANDATORY. No cheerleader will be allowed to participate in tryouts without attending the clinic and all forms
turned in.
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING - will be on 4/30/2014 to ensure parents understand the try-out
process and are aware of the responsibilities and commitments of being a ORJT Cheerleader.
CHEER CLINIC:
Date: April 28,29,30 May 1st
Place: Marina Village Middle School
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
MANDATORY CHEER TRYOUTS:
Date: May 3rd
Place: Flip n Twist (In the Business Park)
Time: 11:00 – 5:00 pm
(Please attend your designated hour which will be released
MANDATORY FITTING:
Date: May 4th
Place: ORHS MPR
Time: TBD
(Please attend your designated hour which will be released during clinic week)
What to Wear:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Note:
Clinic T-shirt or White shirt
Dark colored shorts ( Navy or Black)
Tennis shoes (no heelies, heavy soled shoes or slip-ons)
Hair Pulled in a tight pony tail, NO fly away hair
Cheer Bow
For SAFETY reasons, please adhere to the above requirements to ensure injuries do not occur.
What to NOT to Wear or Bring:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Jewelry
Ear rings
FOOD,Gum,candy
IPOD, Cell phones to be kept in cheer bag
What to Bring:
1. Water
2. Cheer bag/back pack to keep supplies in
Cheerleaders will be evaluated on the following:
Cheer Dance Routine
Cheer Jumps
Tumbling (standing and running)
Workable Athlete
Spirit
Appropriate Attire
Overall Impression
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OAK RIDGE JR. TROJANS 2014 CHEER PACKET
ESTIMATED FEES
MASCOTS
MM/ JPW
ORDERING
UNIFORM
MM / JPW
DOES
NOT NEED
NEW
UNIFORM
PW/JM/M
ORDERING
NEW
UNIFORM
PW/JM/M
DOES NOT
NEED NEW
UNIFORM
140
$140.00
$0.00
$140.00
$0.00
Team Warm Up
0
$80.00
$80.00
$80.00
$80.00
Jamboree Outfit
40
$40.00
40.00
$40.00
$40.00
$110
$180.00
$180.00
$180. 00
180.00
$240
$320
$320
$320
$320
ESTIMATED COST FOR 2013
New Uniform
Stunt Camp / Halftime Camps
Registration (ONLINE)
Covers: shoes, game, comp, pink out
and jamboree bows, bag, briefs,
socks, comp fees—(for mm-m)
ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATION FEES – (THIS IS REFUNDED TO YOU)
Raffle Tickets (ONLINE)
0
$100.00
Volunteer Deposit for All Midgets (ONLINE)
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
!! NEW!! USED UNIFORM PURCHASE
If your uniform from last year does not fits properly, you can bring it clinic to be listed for sale.
We will be collecting uniform pieces to swap/sell for you during clinic week ONLY.
These will then be available to swap out during our fittings.
Each piece will be sold for $30.00 each.
AT FITTINGS – TO PURCHASE ONE OF THESE PIECES, YOU NEED TO HAVE CASH!!
Uniform Payment Plans:
Payment Plans are available under these guidelines:
1. Credit card number on file to Charge per date
2. Post dated checks to cover balance
REGISTRATION FOR CHEER
Once you’ve been offered a position on one of our cheer squads, you will need to go to www.jrtrojans.org to
register your cheerleader in our program. During the online registration, you will pay for your Jr. Trojans
registration ($50 Mascots & $295 MM - M), Stunt and Halftime Camps (MM & JPW’s - PW, JM & M - $180), raffle
tickets ($100) and the volunteer deposit ($100) for Midget families only. You will also complete and sign all
registration forms electronically. You do not need to print any registration forms during this process. The Medical
Authorization form is the only registration from that must be printed from our website and turned in during our
paperwork turn in event. We will communicate this date at a later time.
WHAT IS DUE AT FINAL CHECK-IN (JULY):
 Medical Clearance Form/Physical Examination Form (physical must be done after April 15, 2014)
 New cheerleaders only, copy of Certified Birth Certificate
 Copy of Official School Report Card (current) showing player has a “C” (2.0) average.
 Cheerleader Photo will be taken at Fitting
A parent or guardian MUST be present at fittings to approve order form as items are not returnable that
have been custom ordered. We accept credit cards, checks, or cash.
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A $ 25.00 returned check fee will be required for non-sufficient funds.
OAK RIDGE JR. TROJANS 2014 CHEER PACKET
MANDATORY DATES
WHEN CAN I GO ON VACATION? May 5th - July 25h off and free to take
vacations!
ATTENDING THESE MANDATORY DATES ARE NON-NEGOTIBLE AND
ALL CHEERLEADERS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE.
The following is a preliminary list of MANDATORY dates of attendance. Cheerleading has become so
competitive that a huge commitment must be made from the start and remains consistent throughout
the season. Parents are welcome to host summer parties after any camp events and are much
appreciated. We ask that you take your vacations before our season start and not schedule any trips
during our season. We are getting these dates to you early so you can adjust your schedule or
determine if you would not be able to meet our date requirements.
April 28-30& May 1st
Clinic @ Marina Village Middle School
May 3rd
Tryouts @ Flip N Twist in EDH Business Park
May 4th
Uniform Fitting Oak Ridge High School MPR
July 26
STUNT CAMP ---ORHS
th
July 28
First week of conditioning, season starts
Aug 2&3
Half Time Camp
th
Aug 16
Jamboree
Cheer Competitions: Nov.2nd League comp and another in October-dates not out-TBD
Please keep in mind the Attendance Policies as well on Page 4 of this Cheer Packet.
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OAK RIDGE JR. TROJANS 2014 CHEER PACKET
COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM
POST SEASON 2014-2015
ORJT will continue our post season competitive team. Once our regular season is underway, the Comp
Team coaches will determine the level and ages that will be allowed on this squad. A minimum of 25
members would need to apply for teams to exist. Additional costs are required for this team.
This team will be up to the discretion of the Competitive Team Cheer Coaches.
The National division is very competitive and for the team to proceed we will need a minimum of 25
members. ORJT competitive teams give parents and cheerleaders a full competitive schedule at a very
low price. Prices average $600-$750. This includes the following:
3-4 Regional/Local Competitions
Nationals at Disneyland
Facility use fee
Coaches travel expenses
Competition Music
Travel Wear
Air Fare (one-way)
Shuttle From airport
Hotel for 2-3 days
3 Day Disneyland Hopper Pass
Competition Hair Bow
Cheer Competition Banquet
We have found that our competitive teams greatly improve cheerleading skills. Cheerleaders will
practice 2-3 days a week in the evening starting immediately after our regular season.
Schedule will be released once the dates get closer. The team usually has 1 Regional competition at
the beginning of December, then have the remaining time off till the new year, this season will conclude
at the end of February with Nationals the first weekend in March.
Cheerleading has become a very competitive market with youth cheerleading competing with cheer
gyms. We want to give every cheerleader the opportunity to cheer with their friends, learn multiple
routines, increase skills during the year (Youth can cheer up to level 5) while making cheer affordable
for parents.
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