1. sports
2. cheerleading

Dear Parents and Candidates:
Thank you for your interest in St. Pete High Cheerleading. Cheering for St. Petersburg High School is a team sport which
demands time, energy, effort, and academic excellence. We have compiled this packet of information so that you are
aware of what is involved before you make the commitment to cheerleading.
Current sophomores, juniors, and returning Varsity squad members are permitted to try out for the 2015 - 2016 Varsity
football cheerleading squad. A member of the football cheerleading squad is NOT required to remain on the squad for
basketball season.
The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible to try out for varsity cheerleading at SPHS:
 The student must have a 2.0(unweighted) GPA. A minimum of a 2.5 must be maintained each nine weeks.
 No more than one referral (Each discipline issue will be taken into consideration).
 Please note there is ZERO tolerance for fighting, drugs, alcohol, and other major infractions as described by the
school board policy (Basically anything that results in suspension or reassignment!). If you received even ONE
referral for these, you will not be allowed to tryout!
* Discipline will be viewed from January 2014 – Present!!!
Please understand that the schedule and responsibility of cheerleading can be very demanding. Practice times are
TENTATIVELY scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays after school. Captains are required to stay for meetings with
the coaches after practice. These may be adjusted if necessary. Camp is mandatory! No excuses. Camp will be from July
27th – July 30th at the University of Florida. Please understand, you will also be required to attend all practices leading
up to camp. July practice dates: 7/20 – 7/24.
Each candidate is also required to participate in the fundraisers for the squad. These fundraisers help pay for camp, the
end of the year banquet, and other squad necessities.
In addition, each candidate is responsible to participate in two squad charity events.
Please read everything in this packet carefully and understand the responsibilities involved in cheerleading before you
give your son/daughter permission to try out. The progress and performance of the entire squad is hindered when even
one cheerleader fails to meet their obligation. We hope this information is helpful to you. We realize cheerleading is hard
work and requires a large commitment of time and energy. However, we hope the experiences gained through
cheerleading will be worth the investment.
Sincerely,
Erin Phelps (Coach)
244-4628
[email protected]
Varsity Tryout Information
Tryouts:
March 24th
March 25th
March 26th
3:15 – 5:00
3:45 – 5:00
2:00
SPHS Track
SPHS Track
Room 302
***Please Note: All practices and tryouts are CLOSED to family and friends!
What to wear to practice:
 T-shirt
 Sports bra
 Tennis shoes
 Hair must be worn in a pony tail, unless it is too short. If hair is too short for a ponytail, it still must be pulled off
the face.
 Absolutely NO Jewelry!
*Failure to show up in proper practice attire will result in being sent home from practice. Points will also be removed
from the final score sheet. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
What to wear to the tryout on 3/26:
 Plain white t-shirt
 Sports bra
 Black or navy shorts
 Tennis shoes
Additional tryout information:
You will learn 1 cheer, 1 chant, 2 jumps (one must be a toe touch), and current cheers/chants used at games during the
tryout days. Tumbling is not required, but it is included in the overall scoring process. Please note: current freshmen are
eligible to try out. However, freshmen (rising sophomores) will only make the squad if they meet a certain score
requirement AND there is a need for their position. If a freshman makes the necessary score and there is NOT a need in
their position, then they will automatically be placed on the junior varsity squad.
Other areas of evaluation:
 Voice
 Facial expressions
 Attitude
 Showmanship
 Coaches Recommendations
 Strength and flexibility
 Group cheer/chant – how well they cheer in a group game setting.
 Stunting
Required Forms:
 Health (current physical)
 Participation (notarized) Must fill out a new form! I will not accept old forms. This will cover next year.
 School Insurance (this may be purchased online) *I need hard copy proof of this!
 Application (notarized)
***All forms must be filled out completely and correctly and turned into the Varsity Cheerleading application
folder located in the main office by Friday, March 13th at 1:45. If anything is missing, your application packet will
be thrown away and you will NOT be able to try out!!!!!!!!
CHEERLEADING APPLICATION: Student Information
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone #: __________________________________
Cell Phone: _____________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Age: ___________Date of Birth: _______________________
Mother’s Name: _________________________________
Mom’s Cell Phone: ___________________
Mother’s Email: _________________________________
Father’s Name: __________________________________
Dad’s Cell Phone: ____________________
Father’s Email: __________________________________
Emergency Contact: ______________________________
Phone #: ____________________________
Did you participate in another sport or extracurricular activity this school year? If so, what activity/sport?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Why do you want to be a cheerleader for St. Pete High School? ______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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APPLICATION FOR CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS 2015
My child, ______________________________________________, has my permission to be a cheerleader at
St. Petersburg High School. I understand that he/she must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the
advisor and principal of St. Petersburg High addressed in the Cheerleaders’ Constitution.
I understand that all attached forms must be completed by Friday, March 13th, at 1:45 p.m. All forms must be
filled out completely and correctly and must be turned into the Varsity cheerleading application folder
located in the main office. I understand that if anything is missing, including a notary, your son/daughter will
be ineligible to try out. I understand that my child must attend all practices and tryout sessions March 24th–
March 26th, 2015 or he/she may not be considered for a cheerleading position. I understand that qualified
judges will evaluate my child, and we agree to abide by the decision of the judges.
I am aware of the financial obligation required for my daughter to be a part of the cheerleading squad. I
understand that I will be given the opportunity to raise some of the funds through fundraising and that payment
schedules are available. I understand that all payments must be met by August 2015. A limited amount of
need-based scholarships are available upon request.
I am aware that cheerleading requires a sacrificial commitment of time. My child will inform the coaches when
he/she will be absent from a cheerleading activity. I will schedule all doctors’ appointments, lessons, and
family vacations so that they will not conflict with cheerleading activities.
I understand that my child must maintain a 2.0 unweighted GPA and receive no more than one discipline
referral per year. If for any reason my child is dismissed from, or quits the squad, she will be ineligible from
participating in the cheerleader program for one year.
I understand that by the very nature of the activity, cheerleading and gymnastics carry risk of physical injury.
No matter how careful the participant and coach are, how many spotters are used, or what landing surface is
used, the risk cannot be eliminated.
I understand that my child must attend cheerleading camp this summer. Camp dates: July 27th – 30th.
I understand that my child must attend the practices leading up to cheerleading camp this summer: 7/20 – 7/24
I have read and fully understand all the material included in this packet of information.
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Parent or Guardian Signature
_____________________________
Date
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Student Signature
_____________________________
Date
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Notary Signature
______________________________
Date
(NOTARY SEAL)
Cheerleading Application: Student Agreement
I, __________________________________________________, have read and understand the SPHS
Cheerleader’s Code of Conduct. I have addressed any questions or concerns to my coaches and I am committed
to abide by the rules stated in the Code of Conduct.
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Parent or Guardian Signature
________________________
Date
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Student Signature
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Date
Return with Application packet by March 13th, 2015