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COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHEERLEADING TRYOUT
PACKET
201 4 - 20 15 CHEERLEADING SEASON
Thank you for your interest in trying out for cheerleading. In this packet, you will find tryout information with a list of
important dates, an information sheet, the 2014-2015 Rules for Cheerleading and the Statement of Permission and
Agreement. You will also need to complete and turn in a Physical Form, Insurance Verification Form, and Proof
of Eligibility. These forms can be found on the CCC website. Please read and understand all the enclosed
information before tryouts.
Cheerleading Tryout Dates:
***PROOF OF PHYSICAL COMPLETED IN THE LAST CALENDAR YEAR MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE
PARTICIPATION IN ANY CHEERLEADING EVENTS!***
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Cheer Clinics for Cheerleaders, Male Tumblers & Mascot will be held on May 1-2 from 3-7 p.m. in the
Pinnacle located on the Coahoma Community College campus.
Official Tryouts for Cheerleaders, Male Tumblers & Mascot will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at 10 a.m. in
the Pinnacle located on the Coahoma Community College campus.
Eligibility:
To be eligible in the fall/spring of 2014 -2015 for cheerleading, a student must:
• Sign and abide by the provisions of the cheerleader contract / constitution and CCC Athletic Code.
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and a passing grade in all classes at all times.
• Maintain a minimum of 12 Semester hours
• Attend all scheduled practices and games, unless it is a medical absence or prior permission to be absent has
been granted by the coach.
• Set an example of good behavior at all times (whether in uniform or not) in class, games and at all school
functions.
• Cooperate with each other and follow the instructions of the cheerleading coaches.
Applicants will be able to pick up Tryout Packets on May 1st at the Pinnacle and submit:
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Completed Application
Insurance Waiver / Proof of Insurance and Release Form
$5 non-refundable application fee (cash, money order or check) made payable to CCC Athletic Dept.
One Letter of Recommendation
Selection of the cheerleaders will be based on the following:
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A cheer, chant and dance that will be taught to you during the clinic.
Jumps (A toe touch, a side herkie, and a front hurdler are required)
Athleticism and physical fitness
Scholastic achievement and eligibility
Conduct
Attitude, initiative, teamwork, leadership, work ethic, enthusiasm, and coach-ability
What do you wear to tryouts?
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During clinic days please wear comfortable, length-appropriate, dark-colored shorts, a white t-shirt or tank
top and comfortable gym shoes. Dress as if you would dress for cheerleading practice. Sports bras must be
worn. No denim shorts, or jewelry.
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On official tryout day, you will need to wear dark-colored shorts and a solid white t-shirt or tank top. No
jewelry should be worn.
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Please do not have cell phones on during tryouts.
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Males: Gym shorts, gym shoes and white t-shirts. No head gear.
Tryout requirements:
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Sideline Chants with a group and a Cheer
3 to 4-minute individual routine
Tumbling (males only)
Other Information:
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The CCC Cheer program will participate in the UCA College Summer camps, competitions, pep-rallies, basketball
and football games, parades, fundraisers and community services events.
You can either drop the paperwork off or mail it to Coahoma Community College Athletic Department, c/o Carolyn Cannon Brooks,
3240 Friars Point Road, Clarksdale, MS 38614. (662) 621-4223; You may also Fax your paperwork to (662) 662-621-4222
Please contact Felicia Johnson, Cheerleader Coach, if you have any questions at (662) 592-2520.
Coahoma Community College is an equal opportunity institution in accordance with civil rights and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities and
employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Wanda
G. Holmes, Director of Human Resources/Coordinator for 504/ADA, Title IX Compliance Officer, Office #A100, Vivian M. Presley
Administration Building, 3240 Friars Point Road, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614, Phone: (662) 621-4853, Email: [email protected].
APPLICATION
Please complete the following information. Please write LEGIBLY.
Student Name:
Previous Cheering Experience:
___Yes ___No
Current Grade Level: Freshman ___ Sophomore____
School (s) you previously attended:
Have you ever attended CCC? ____Yes
Home Address:
____No
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/ List any Medications you’re taking(Please describe in detail):
Coahoma Community College is an equal opportunity institution in accordance with civil rights and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities and
employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Wanda
G. Holmes, Director of Human Resources/Coordinator for 504/ADA, Title IX Compliance Officer, Office #A100, Vivian M. Presley
Administration Building, 3240 Friars Point Road, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614, Phone: (662) 621-4853, Email: [email protected].
Statement of Permission and Agreement
If you make the cheerleading squad, realize that you are making a commitment to Coahoma Community College, 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
Coahoma Community College, you must maintain proper behavior at all times. You must follow the cheerleading
guidelines set forth in the Coahoma Community College Cheerleading Constitution. Students who break the rules will be
disciplined. By making this commitment to the Coahoma Community College Cheerleading program, you will receive
many valuable and rewarding educational experiences that you will remember long after you graduate from Community
College. 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 Mississippi.
Student Agreement
I, ___________________________________, have read and understand the 2014-2015 RULES FOR CHEERLEADING. 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.
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Agreement
I, ___________________________________, the parent or legal guardian of __________________________, have read
and understand the 2014-2015 RULES FOR CHEERLEADING and the 2014-2015 TRYOUT INFORMATION. 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, if
any, 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.
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Parent Signature
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Coahoma Community College is an equal opportunity institution in accordance with civil rights and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities and
employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Wanda
G. Holmes, Director of Human Resources/Coordinator for 504/ADA, Title IX Compliance Officer, Office #A100, Vivian M. Presley
Administration Building, 3240 Friars Point Road, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614, Phone: (662) 621-4853, Email: [email protected].
COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CHEERLEADING SQUAD & MASCOT WAIVER / MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
I,__________________________________________, acknowledge that I am, of my own free will, practicing with the
Coahoma Community College Cheerleaders as a candidate for their upcoming tryouts. I am fully aware of the
gymnastic type activities involved in said practice and the risks associated with these activities. I agree to fully and
forever release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless Coahoma Community College, its agents, coaches,
servants and employees from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action of causes of action, present
or future, whether the same be known, anticipated or unanticipated, resulting from or arising out of participation in
this event. I further release Coahoma Community College and its representatives from any claims for personal
illness or injury that I may sustain during participation in this activity. I am properly covered for any accident by the
following insurance:
__________________________________Name of Insurance and Policy Number
I HEREBY AUTHORIZE IN ADVANCE ANY NECESSARY MEDICAL TREATMENT REQUIRED BY MYSELF WHILE IN
THE PRACTICE OR TRY-OUT SESSIONS. I ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I WILL NOTIFY THE CHEERLEADER
COACH OF ANY SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS OR INFORMATION REQUIRED BY MYSELF.
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Parent / Legal Guardian Signature (if under age 18)
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Date
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Participant Signature
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Coahoma Community College is an equal opportunity institution in accordance with civil rights and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities and
employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Wanda
G. Holmes, Director of Human Resources/Coordinator for 504/ADA, Title IX Compliance Officer, Office #A100, Vivian M. Presley
Administration Building, 3240 Friars Point Road, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614, Phone: (662) 621-4853, Email: [email protected].
2014-2015 Rules for Cheerleading
Purpose
The objective of the Coahoma Community College cheerleading squad is to effectively execute a school spirit program that supports
the athletic teams and promotes the school itself. Cheerleaders will serve as positive role models and leaders for CCC and should
promote sportsmanship within our school, among other schools and in the community. The highest priority should be to display and
encourage spirit and pride for CCC.
Squad Members and Practices
• Members will be chosen at a formal tryout session.
• The Cheerleading squad will consist of up to 10 or 11 students who will cheer at CCC’s football and basketball games,
competitions and will participate in all pep rally events.
• The Tumbling squad will consist of up to 5 to 6 students who will participate at all football games, basketball games,
competitions, and pep rally events.
• If a member of a squad is removed from a position, a replacement will be determined by the coach, Athletic Director,
President and Deans.
Practices and Games
• Squads will have practices each week. A tentative schedule will be given out during the Summer. All practices are
MANDATORY, and other schedules should revolve around cheerleading practices. Additional practices may be added
when needed.
• During football season, games are usually held on Thursdays and Saturdays. You will also be given a schedule at the
beginning of the season, and cheerleaders will be expected to be present at all games, including playoff games.
• During basketball season, games are normally held through the week. Occasionally, games may be held on other days
of the week (especially during inclement weather when games must be pushed to the next night).
• Everyone is expected to paint, create and design Game Signs and posters. This will be done during the summer for the
Fall Games.
Attendance Requirements
• ABSENCES CAN BE THE DOWNFALL OF A GREAT CHEERLEADING SQUAD! If one or more squad members are
absent from a practice or game, the other members are forced to make last minute changes. This can be both stressful
and dangerous to squad members.
• You will be expected to be at all games and practices. Jobs, club activities, extracurricular activities, etc. must not
interfere with cheerleading.
• If you commit to cheerleading you are committing to attend every game. Unexcused absences are those caused by
anything other than illness or family emergencies. In addition, just because a cheerleader asks to be excused doesn’t
mean that the excuse will be granted.
• If you are ill or have a family emergency, the coach needs to be notified by a parent (s) or guardian in order for this
absence to be excused. Please notify the coach before the absence or as soon after as possible; only under extreme
circumstances will prior notice not be expected. Please call Felicia Johnson at (662) 592-2520 to notify her of any
excused absences. If she is unavailable, please leave a message.
• As stated in the Guidelines for CCC Athletes, students must be present half the school day (2 full class periods) to be
eligible for practices and games scheduled for that day.
Grades
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A minimum of 2.0 GPA must be maintained throughout the cheering season.
Maintain a minimum of 12 Semester hours
Because cheerleaders are students first and athletes second, MID-TERM progress reports will be turned in so the
coach can monitor academic progress.
If at any time you are failing a class, you will be required to attend tutoring, and failure to attend tutoring will result in
benching.
From the time the F is written on the progress report, you have two weeks to pull the F up before a more severe
consequence is given.
Uniforms
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Uniforms are issued by the school and are property of the CCC Athletic Department. If for at any reason a cheerleader
quits or is dismissed, he/she is expected to return all uniforms/equipment within five days of the termination.
Washing instructions will be provided when uniforms are distributed. At the end of basketball season, uniforms are to be
turned in dry-cleaned.
Damaged or lost uniforms will be replaced by the cheerleader.
Fund Raising
• Every cheerleader will be expected to support all fundraising events which support the team.
• Turning in fundraising money after the due date will result in being benched.
Transportation
• Transportation to and from away games will be provided by the school.
Expected Behavior
• All CCC Athletic Guidelines must be followed at all times.
• Consequences will be issued for misbehavior or poor conduct
• Promote a positive image for the college and community—your peers, parents, teachers, and community members
• While representing CCC, cheerleaders must not:
! Drink alcoholic beverages
! Use controlled substances
! Use tobacco products
! Show unsportsmanlike conduct
! Use profanity
• Show displays of affection
• Be academically dishonest
• Attend all practices and games.
• Your attitude and ability to work with other different personalities must be exceptional.
• Lying or fabricating the truth will not be tolerated and can result in immediate termination from the squad.
• Part of a coach’s job is to know where you are at all times during practices, games, and special events. Consequences
will be issued for failure to follow the coach’s direction or to stay in assigned areas during events.
• While safety is our number one goal, please understand that you should expect bumps, bruises, and other occasional
minor injuries. This is all part of cheerleading.
• Cheerleaders are not allowed to wear pajamas at any time when attending non-cheerleading activities.
• All official cheerleading decisions and activities will be made by the coaching staff. All coaches and captains are to be
given respect and cooperation by cheerleaders and parents at all times. Lack of respect will not be tolerated and
can be grounds for dismissal.
*Being in correct uniform means wearing the appropriate uniform—sports bra, hair ribbon, socks, shoes, having hair pulled
up. Complete uniform also means wearing no jewelry, glitter or fingernail polish. Your nails must be trimmed short, and no
acrylic nails or tips will be worn.
Coaches reserve the right to make changes/additions to the rules as needed. In addition, if you have any questions or concerns,
please respect the following chain of command: Cheerleader Coach, Felicia Johnson (662) 592-2520
Coahoma Community College is an equal opportunity institution in accordance with civil rights and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities and
employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Wanda
G. Holmes, Director of Human Resources/Coordinator for 504/ADA, Title IX Compliance Officer, Office #A100, Vivian M. Presley
Administration Building, 3240 Friars Point Road, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614, Phone: (662) 621-4853, Email: [email protected]