Hull-Daisetta High School 2015-2016 Cheerleading Tryouts March 21, 2015 1 Dear Parents, Tryouts for the 2015-2016 High School Squad will be March 21, 2015 at 8:00am. The tryouts will be closed to the public. The students trying out and their families can wait in the commons area of the high school. Results will be announced that day following the tryouts. Cheerleading tryout forms are due back no later than March 6, 2015 by 9:00 a.m. This year cheerleading will cost approximately $650. A $100.00 deposit will be required the day of tryouts for those who make the squads. (High School Varsity) $100.00 will be due on April 30th and $100.00 will be due on May 31st and $100.00 will be due on June 30th. The balance that you owe will need to paid in full be July 30th .Uniforms and shoes will not be ordered if balance is not paid by July 30th. If not paid in full, the cheerleader will forfeit the position. No refunds are given for any reason, even if you are removed from the squad. We hope to have fundraisers to help with the cost, but please don’t count on them to pay for cheerleading because they don’t always turn out well. I am excited about being cheerleading sponsor and getting the opportunity to work with you and your child. As you know (or maybe you don’t –yet) cheerleading is hard work, but it also can be a lot of fun—I am looking forward to the upcoming year with much anticipation and with great expectations. If you have any questions about tryouts or cost, please call at 536-6321 ext. 122. Thanks, Rhonda Johnson 2 TO ALL STUDENTS TRYING OUT FOR CHEERLEADER-HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY Tryout practices will be held March 16, 2015 and March 18, 2015 from 5:30 pm to 6:15pm. We only have these two days for practice due to other school activities. It is in your best interest to be at every practice. Tryouts will be held on March 21, 2015. You need to be at the high school in the commons no later than 7:45 am. Practices are closed to the public You will be required to learn 1 cheer for individual. Tryouts will be as follows: 1. Each student will come out first individually and do a combination of 3 jumps, one of which has to be a toe touch. 2. You will return to the commons area until all students have tried out and results will be announced/posted that day. 3. Each student will need to wear a white T- shirt and black shorts for tryouts. Agenda for practices: March 16, 2015 1. Practice starts at 5:30 p.m. in the high school commons. 2. We will be going over the rules and requirements for being a cheerleader. 3. We will practice on one cheer. 4. Practice dismissed 6:15 p.m. March 18, 2015 1. Practice will begin at 5:30 p.m. 2. We will be doing a run through for tryouts. 3. Practice dismissed at 6:15 p.m. If there are any questions please feel free to call me at school 936-536-6321 ext. 122 Thanks, Rhonda Johnson 3 HULL-DAISETTA ISD Cheerleading Try-Out Parental Form 2015-2016 I, the undersigned, have read and fully understand the rules and regulations, which will govern my son/daughter if he/she is chosen to represent Hull-Daisetta as a cheerleader. I further understand that this is an extra-curricular activity and that attendance at all practices, games, special functions, and summer camp is a requirement of the selected cheerleader/mascot. I hereby give my consent for my son/daughter ______________________________________ to tryout for cheerleader at Hull-Daisetta and recognize his/her responsibilities and requirements as a leader of his/her school. I understand that, if chosen, my son/daughter will be required to pay for summer cheerleading camp, uniforms, and any other accessories that may be needed. Parent Signature______________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________ Phone________________________________________________________________ If I am selected as a cheerleader at Hull-Daisetta High School, I shall fulfill all of the requirements to the best of my ability as set forth in the cheerleader policies. I have read these policies and understand that if I fail to maintain these rules, I WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE SQUAD. Candidate’s Signature__________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ Student’s Phone _______________________________________________________ 4 TRY-OUT REQUIREMENTS Students must provide a copy of their current report card. Students must maintain a 70 in all subjects to keep participating in extra-curricular activities. Must have at least an attendance of 90% Students must have a signed permissions slip. Students cannot have an ISS or Saturday School assignment for more than two serious consequences for disciplinary reasons. Members will be selected based on points received from teacher evaluations, judges’ scores. Exact criteria will be determined and explained prior to tryouts. A student must be enrolled in Hull-Daisetta schools. The only exceptions will be students attending Devers ISD. Any student who wishes to try out will agree, in advance, to adhere to the judges’ decisions as being final. Results will be announced to the participants after tryouts. 5 MEMBERSHIP Our goal for the Varsity High School Cheerleading Squad is 12 cheerleaders and NO alternates. These cheerleaders will also cheer at the JV home games.  There is a bench mark for the Varsity High School Cheerleading Squad. The bench mark is one-half of their overall score. Scores consist of evaluations from the judges and teachers. These two are combined together to equal their score. High School Varsity Cheerleaders will be selected from ninth through twelfth grade classes. There will be no set number from each class. Judges’ decisions are FINAL! Parent’s Signature ___________________________________________ Student’s Signature __________________________________________ 6 RESPONSIBILITIES Cheerleaders will be responsible for all costs associated with uniforms, and cheerleading accessories. No refunds are given for any reason, even if you are removed from the squad. Members must attend all required practices (even if suspended from performances). Expect to practice a minimum of two days a week, with time and days to be determined by the sponsor. Practices are closed to the public. Be prepared with proper shoes and attire to practice, stunts, tumbling etc. Members must maintain a minimum 70 average in all classes. Any student receiving less than a seventy will be placed on suspension (NO PERFORMANCES) under Senate Bill 1 provisions. Any member who quits the cheer squad for reasons other than medical issues or extenuating circumstances will not be allowed to try-out for the following year’s squad. This will be determined by the administrators/sponsors discretion. Members must actively participate in fund-raising activities. This will help with the cost of uniforms, cheerleading accessories and other costs that may occur. Members will be expected to perform at any school function where they might be needed. Members will learn all cheers, dances, routines, etc. that are assigned. Cheerleaders will be responsible for painting fence signs, hall signs and run through signs.  Cheerleaders will each have assigned duties for the fence signs, run throw signs, poles, spirit items. Cheerleaders must sign in at every practice and game.  Pep Rallies will be performed for home games and play-off games. Parent’s Signature ___________________________________________ Student’s Signature __________________________________________ 7 GENERAL RULES FOR PERFORMANCES Members must appear on time in full-specified uniform. The dictionary defines uniform as consistent, being the same everywhere, identical. Eating and chewing gum will not be permitted except at designated breaks. Excess talking and standing around or primping on the field is forbidden.  No learning or teaching cheers at games. (This is done at practice) Hair will be neatly pulled back from the face. If you have been told to pull your hair back and you don’t. You will sit by sponsor in the stands for the remainder of the game. Minimal makeup will be allowed. No jewelry. This also includes all earrings. This will be fully enforced. (Do to safety reasons) There is to be no public displays of affection. Uniforms will be properly maintained. Members will ride to out of town performances with the group. Any members wishing to ride home with a parent must follow school policy regarding that issue. Cheerleaders will be required to be signed out by a parent or legal guardian only. Members will adhere to any other rules covered in their student handbooks. Members will remember at all times that they are representing their school, communities and families and will behave in a responsible, proper manner.  Members of each squad will need to do at least ten cheers or chants per quarter at each game.  Members will need to evenly spread out from the 50 yard line. Parent’s Signature ___________________________________________ Student’s Signature __________________________________________ 8 DEMERIT SYSTEM ONE DEMERIT Failing to maintain a proper working environment, such as doing your fair share when painting or cleaning up. Missing practice with an excused reason. (Excluding doctor excuse or school event must have note from teacher)  Being 1 to 15 minutes late to practice.  Chewing gum at practice or any performance.  Not calling sponsor if you have to miss prior practice 936-536-6321 ext. 122 TWO DEMERITS More than fifteen minutes tardy to practice. Wearing jewelry during practice or performance. Leaving practice or any performance early.  Not having hair pulled back away from the face. Leaving any of your cheerleading material behind after practices or games Using cell phone or other electronic devices THREE DEMERITS Missing practice with an unexcused reason. Tardy for game or performance. Undesirable or inappropriate language. Insufficient knowledge of performance material. “N” in conduct from any teacher. Public displays of affection. Making decisions about attire, practices, etc. without consulting your sponsor. Failure to appear in full-required uniform assigned by the sponsor.  Not doing your assigned duties  Teaching cheers at games. FIVE DEMERITS Missing a game or performance Fighting at school. FIFTEEN DEMERITS  Having practice without the sponsor Drinking alcohol while in uniform or while at any school function. Smoking while in uniform or while at any school function. Parent’s Signature ___________________________________________ Student’s Signature __________________________________________ 9 CONSEQUENCES Signing the demerit book  Cheerleaders will run four up & around in the gym for each demerit they receive. Five demerits will result in the member’s not performing at a game or scheduled performance the following week (including pep-rally). Ten demerits will result in the member again not performing at a game or scheduled performance assigned by the sponsor this could be homecoming or playoff games. Fifteen demerits will result in dismissal from the squad. This constitution can be amended as needed by the sponsor and/or principal. Parent’s Signature ___________________________________________ Student’s Signature __________________________________________ 10 RELEASE FORM I understand by the very nature of the activity, cheerleading and gymnastics carry a 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. The risk of injury includes minor injuries such as muscle pulls, dislocation and broken bones. The risk also includes catastrophic injuries such as permanent paralysis or even death from landing or falls on the back, neck, or head. I understand these risks and will not hold Hull-Daisetta ISD or any of its personnel responsible in the case of accident or injury at any time. ___________________________________ Parent or Guardian Signature _____________________________ Date ___________________________________ Student Signature _____________________________ Date 11 EMERGENCY CARD Student _________________________________________________________ Phone _______________ Family Physician _________________________________________________ Phone _______________ Health Insurance Co. ______________________________________________ Phone ________________ Medications student is allergic to: _________________________________________________________ If in the judgment of any representative of the school, the above named student should need immediate care and treatment as a result of any injury or sickness I do hereby request, authorize, and consent to such care and treatment as may be given said student by any physician, trainer, nurse or school representative. I do agree to indemnify and save harmless the school and any school or hospital representative from any claim by any person on account of such care and treatment of said student. Student signature _________________________________________________ Date ________________ Parent/Guardian signature __________________________________________ Date _________________ 12 Emergency Contacts Please Print Student Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________ Phone: ________________ Contacts Name: ___________________________________Relationship _______________ Phone ____________ Name: ___________________________________Relationship _______________ Phone ____________ Name: ___________________________________Relationship _______________ Phone ____________ Name: ___________________________________Relationship _______________ Phone ____________ Name: ___________________________________Relationship _______________ Phone ____________ Name: ___________________________________Relationship _______________ Phone ____________ 13