Ebenezer Middle School 1100 Ebenezer Road – Rincon, Georgia 31326 912-754-7757 Fax 912-754 – 4012 Amie Dickerson – Principal Holly Usher-Assistant Principal Roni Edenfield–Instructional Supervisor March 23, 2012
Dear Parents: It is now the time of year for cheerleading tryouts to select the squads for the next school term. We will be having a Competition Team and a Game Team. Being an EMS cheerleader carries a large responsibility. Girls are expected to attend every practice and every game, as well as maintain their grades, behavior and meet all financial obligations.
Tryouts will be held from April 30th through May 5th. The actual judging for Competition will be May 3rd and judging for Game will be May 5th. Prior to this week, girls must submit their application and parental permission. Girls will be ineligible if this paperwork is not returned by April 20, 2012. Next, girls will be screened for grades. They must be passing no less than three academic subjects from the first semester 2011- 2012 in order to participate in tryouts. To cheer next year, they must be passing no less than three academic subjects for the second semester 2011-2012. In addition to grades, students must have an outstanding behavior record with no major offenses documented by their discipline tracker. Team teachers will then fill out evaluation forms, which rank dependability, leadership, attitude, cooperation, courtesy, and character. This will become a component of their actual tryout judging form. In order to attend tryout practices, girls must also have an up-to-date physical on file at the school.
Free sports physicals are being offered the following dates: April 14th at ECHS 8:30 – 10:30 April 14th at SEHS 1:00 – 3:00
Girls will be expected to attend all days of the pre-tryout clinic April 30th through May 2nd from 3:45 to 5:30 P.M. Unexcused absences from tryout practices will result in girls being ineligible to tryout. If a girl tries out Thursday and does not make the team, she may choose to tryout again on Saturday.
Tryouts for Competition will begin at 4:00 P.M. May 3rd. Sixteen cheerleaders will be selected and four alternates will be selected. Final tryout results will be tabulated and posted after 4:00 P.M. on May 4th.
Tryouts for Game will begin at 9:00 A.M. May 5th. Eighteen cheerleaders will be selected. Final tryout results will be tabulated and posted after 4:00 P.M. on May 5th.
Being an EMS cheerleader also carries a large financial obligation for the parents. Please check the attached financial information for each team. Cheerleaders must purchase all of the items listed. There is a possibility that the EMS Boosters and Athletic Department will help defray some of these costs. If this occurs the rate with the actual amount reduced will be available at a later time. Please contact me if there are any questions regarding this matter.
Please review all of the above considerations and requirements with your daughter as you make your final decision regarding cheerleading. No exceptions will be made for anyone on any of the above issues. If you have questions, you may contact either Mrs. Baker or Mrs. Whitten.
Sincerely, Shawn Baker, Cheerleading Coach – [email protected] Katie Whitten, Cheerleading Coach – [email protected]
Information Specific to Game Team
1. Summer Camp (required May 31st; June 1, 2, 2012 $170.00 If a girl cannot attend all three days of camp, she should not tryout for cheerleading. 2. Camp Lunches $ 15.00 Covers a sandwich, drink and chips 3. Camp/Practice outfits (2 T-shirts, 2 shorts) $ 40.00 4. Socks (3pairs), turtleneck & bloomers package $ 46.00 5. Bow package (2 bows) $ 22.00 6. Shoes $ 45.00 7. Cheer bag (if needed) $ 20.00 If your daughter all ready has a bag you do not have to purchase another 9. Shipping and handling fees $ 14.00__ TOTAL $372.00
You may pay all at once, or you may pay on the following schedule.
Everything Everything but bag May 11, 2012 – $200.00 May 11, 2012 – $200.00 June 1, 2012 - $ 70.00 June 1, 2012 - $ 70.00 August 1, 2012 – $ 102.00 (balance) August 1, 2012 – $ 82.00 (balance)
Other Additional Costs during the cheer season
Warm – up suits, t-shirts, and sweatshirts will also be offered during the season. These are optional and are not required.
You will be required also to take your turn in purchasing drinks/snacks for the girls during football and basketball season. Information Specific to Competition Team
1. Choreography Camp & Music (required June 6, 7, 8, 9 2012) $165.00 If a girl cannot attend choreography camp; she should not tryout for cheerleading. Camp will be in the evenings from 2:00pm – 9:00pm 2. Camp Lunches /Meal $ 15.00 Covers sandwich, chips, & drink 3. Camp/Practice outfits (2 T-shirts, 2 shorts) $ 41.00 4. Socks $ 7.00 5. Bloomers $ 27.00 6. Hair bow $ 20.00 7. Shoes $ 65.00 8. Cheer bag (if needed) $ 20.00 9. Shipping and handling fees $ 14.00_ TOTAL $374.00
Additional Fees 10. Choreography throughout Season $ 105.00 $35.00 X 3 months (one day a week for 2 hours) – August, September & October 11. Warm-Ups will be offered – these are optional. 12. School approved T-shirts will be offered – these are optional 13. Competition T-shirts will be available at each competition. This is optional – these are bought from the school hosting the competition, and they set the prices.
You may pay all at once, or you may pay on the following schedule.
Everything May 11, 2012 – $200.00 June 1, 2012 - $ 100.00 July 1, 2012 – $ 109.00 (balance + Aug. choreography) August 1, 2012 - $70.00 (Sept. & Oct. choreography)
Everything but the bag May 11, 2012 – $200.00 June 1, 2012 - $ 110.00 July 1, 2012 – $ 119.00 (balance + Aug. choreography) August 1, 2012 - $70.00 (Sept. & Oct. choreography) Turn this page back into Mrs. Whitten – Room 209
To student interested in being a cheerleader: Please initial by the following that applies to you. You may initial for one or more.
______I am interested in being a Competition Cheerleader. I realize that if I make the team my spot is not guaranteed and can be replace by an Alternate if ill, injured, failing classes, has behavior problems, or not showing a positive work ethic to benefit the team.
______I am interested in being an Alternate for the Competition team. I realize that as an alternate I may not get to perform during the season. Alternates will be used to fill in when a cheerleader is ill, injured, failing classes, has behavior problems, or not showing a positive work ethic to benefit the team. Alternates are required to participate in and attend all competition cheer functions.
______I am interested in being a Game Cheerleader.
I am interested in being a cheerleader at Ebenezer Middle School. I understand the risks stated below. If selected, I promise to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coach(es) and the principal of Ebenezer Middle School. I promise to cooperate and follow the instructions of the cheerleading coach.
Student Signature ______Date _____/_____/_____ Homeroom Teacher: ______
To Parents: I have read this letter, understand it and approve of the decision my daughter has made.
I understand that qualified judges will evaluate my daughter and we agree to abide by the decision of the judges.
I understand by the very nature if 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 Ebenezer Middle School, Effingham Co. Board of Education, or any of its personnel responsible in the case of accident or injury at any time.
______/_____/_____ Parent or Guardian Date
______/_____/_____ Parent or Guardian Date Parental Permission Form
Please print the following information clearly. All information should be accurate and complete.
Full Name ______Birthday______
Name Used ______Home Phone ______
Mailing Address ______
City ______Zip Code ______
Father’s name ______
Mother’s name ______
Work Phone (Mom) ______Work Phone (Dad) ______
Emergency Contact ______
Emergency Phone Number ______
Doctor ______
Doctor’s Phone
______
Insurance Company ______
Policy Number ______
Hospital ______
We hereby give our child permission to participate in the Ebenezer Middle School Cheerleading Program. We have read the Parent Letter and we fully understand our obligation, as well as our child’s. We also understand that our daughter must be covered by school and/or personal insurance. We give our permission for our child to receive medical attention in the event we cannot be present or reached for any reason.
Parent Signature ______Date ______