Varsity/Competition Cheerleader Application

Revised 2/2015 PETAL HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY/COMPETITION CHEERLEADER APPLICATION

APPLICANT’S FULL NAME: ______PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME: ______RESIDENCE ADDRESS: ______CITY/STATE/ZIP: ______PHONE: ______CURRENT GRADE: ______

The following items must accompany each application:  $50 APPLICATION FEE. Cash ______Check#______ VARSITY /COMPETITION CHEER APPLICATION PAGE.  Proof of MEDICAL EXAM (PHYSICAL)-If you have a current physical on file, a copy must be provided with this application. We will not go looking for it and it will be treated as an incomplete application.  Release of Liability- signed/dated by both parent/guardian and participant.  Informed Consent Form-filled out completely and signed/dated by both parent/guardian and participant.  Copy of most recent REPORT CARD.

RETURN THIS APPLICATION PACKET TO PETAL HIGH SCHOOL FRONT OFFICE BY 4:00PM ON February 27, 2015.

NO INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits Revised 2/2015

PETAL HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY AND COMPETITION CHEERLEADER TRY-OUT INFORMATION

** Mandatory cheer meeting on February 17, 2015 at 7:00PM in the PHS Field House.**

Application due: 4:00PM , FRIDAY, February 27, 2015 – NO LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCECPTED! (PHS OFFICE) $50 Application Fee + $1 for Clinic music CD Application Fees are non refundable.

Workshop date: Mandatory clinic: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 2, 3, and 4, 2015. PHS GYM. 4:15- 5:30PM. All clinics are closed to visitors/spectators!

Try-out date: FRIDAY, March 6, 2015 beginning at 4:00 pm Closed to visitors/spectators! Only girls trying out for cheerleader/mascot will be allowed in the school.

Clinic attire: Clinic participants will wear t-shirts, shorts and tennis shoes each day of the clinic. Hair will be in a ponytail Petal cheer attire is NOT allowed. Sweatpants, yoga pants, tanks, cut-off shirts or shorts are NOT allowed. Candidates will be asked to leave tryouts if they are dressed improperly.

Try-out attire: White shirt, red shorts, tennis shoes, ponytail, NO jewelry. No cheer logos or markings on any clothing. No loose shirts, no spaghetti straps. (Nike, Under Armour, etc. labels are allowed, as well as black or white trim on shorts)

Varsity fitting date: March 16, 2015 at 4:00 in room 502 (Mrs. Rumbarger’s room) at PHS $ 200 VARSITY DEPOSIT due at fitting.

Varsity Squad Information

Practices: March 16- May 25, 2015, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:10-5:30 pm; some Saturdays may be added if needed to learn/practice additional material. Exact dates will be given in the form of a monthly calendar. All practices are mandatory.

Parent Meeting 1st mandatory parent meeting for those girls and guys making the varsity squad. Camp Costs due: $500, (May 1 @6:00 pm)

Camp: Varsity: May 25- May 29, 2015 at University of Alabama Each cheerleader is responsible for obtaining passage home.

Summer practices: We generally start back 2 weeks prior to school starting, possibly the last week of July. All vacations need to be planned around this. This is our preparation time for Panther Pride and football season. All practices are mandatory.

Eligibility requirements: Must meet all academic eligibility requirements and must not have exceeded the attendance policy as outlined in the PHS Student Handbook.

Competition Cheerleading Tryout Information

Tryout Information: Trying out for the Competition Squad will require learning additional tryout material.

Varsity Fitting Date: March 16, 2015 at 4:00 in Room 502 (Mrs. Rumbarger’s room) at PHS. $200 deposit due at fitting.

Mandatory Parent Meeting: 1st Mandatory Parent Meeting for girls who make the competition squad will take place March 19th in the Field House.

Practices: March 16th- May 25th Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 pm. There is also a required tumbling class that cheerleaders must attend in addition to Tuesday/Thursday practices. Exact dates will be given in the form of a monthly calendar.

Camp: Cheerleaders will attend summer camp in June. Camp dates will be released as soon as they are confirmed.

Summer Practices: We will practice during the month of July. All vacations need to be planned around this. All practices are mandatory.

Eligibility Requirements: Must meet all academic eligibility requirements and must not have exceeded the attendance policy as outlines in the PHS Student Handbook.

The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits Revised 2/2015 Other Tryout Information

 NO PARENTS OR SPECTATORS are allowed at tryouts: only coaches, cheer and dance instructor, judges, tabulators and athletic trainer personnel will be allowed.

 If you have a balance from a previous year, you will not be eligible to try out.

 If you earn a position or the team, you will be expected to accept the position.

 If for whatever reason, you don’t think you can meet the expectations and obligations of a PHS cheerleader, reconsider trying out.

 All former Petal cheerleaders must tryout and meet all requirements. No one is guaranteed a spot on the squad based on seniority.

 Not all members of the cheer squad are guaranteed a spot on the competition team.

 Each candidate will be assigned a number for judging purposes. This number must be pinned on the lower left leg of the shorts.

 There will be no make-up tryouts.

The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits Revised 2/2015 INFORMED CONSENT FORM

I hereby give my permission for ______to participate in cheerleading during the ______school year. Further, I authorize the school to provide emergency treatment of any injury or illness my child my experience, if qualified medical personnel consider treatment necessary and perform the treatment. This authorization is granted only if I cannot be reached and a reasonable effort has been made to do so.

Date ______Parent/guardian ______

Address ______Phone ______

Family physician ______Phone ______

Medical conditions (e.g., allergies or chronic illnesses) ______

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Medications taken ______

Other person to contact in case of emergency ______

Relationship to participant ______Phone ______

My child and I are aware that participating in cheerleading is a potentially hazardous activity. I assume all risks associated with participation in this sport, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic, and other reasonable risk conditions associated with cheerleading. All such risks to my child are known and appreciated by me.

I understand this informed consent form and agree to its condition on behalf of my child.

Participant’s signature ______Date______

Parent/guardian’s signature ______Date ______

The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits Revised 2/2015 Petal High School

Office of the Principal

1145 Highway 42

Petal, Mississippi

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I, ______, a participant in cheerleading practice, performance, and competitions, agree that I am a voluntary participant. I agree to release from liability for any injuries which I might suffer during practice, performance, or competition, any officials, coaches, sponsors, or other representatives of Petal High/ Petal Middle School. This release will include the period of time of practice, performance, or competition, and of the time spent traveling to and from these activities. Included in the release are all officials or representatives of Petal High/Petal Middle School, either employed by Petal High/Petal Middle School or acting on behalf of Petal High/ Petal Middle School in voluntary capacity. I further give the cheerleader sponsors permission to act on my behalf on any legal matters that may occur such as the need to be seen by a physician or admittance to a hospital, etc.

I understand in exchange for my signing of this Release of Liability, all officials and representatives of Petal High/ Petal Middle School agree to exercise due and necessary care and caution to ensure that I do not suffer any injuries while acting as a participant in practices, performances, and competitions.

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Participant Parent/ Guardian

Date signed ______Date signed ______

The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits