Archer High School Cheerleading

Archer High School Cheerleading 2009-2010 Tryout Informational Meeting March 18, 2009 Welcome!

Coaching Staff: Jennifer Muyres Varsity Football/Competition Jody Prescott Varsity Basketball Leigh Ann Landress JV Football/Basketball* Wendy Beuglas 9th Grade Football/Basketball *Coach Landress will assist with Varsity FB/Comp and Coach Beuglas will coach the JV squad for the 2009-2010 school year.

Eligibility Requirements: 1. For current 8th graders, all participants must be currently enrolled at McConnell, Dacula, or Richards middle schools and live in the Archer district. For 9th – 11th graders who attend Central, Dacula or Grayson, you must live in the Archer district and have your Archer preference already on file. Permissive transfers are not eligible for Varsity for 1 year. 2. There are no academic requirements for current 8th grade students. All current 9th – 11th grade students must be academically eligible. Academically eligible is defined as being on track to graduate and having passed 5 out of 6 classes the previous semester. Additional information defining “on track to graduate” can be found on the Archer High School website under Athletics. 3. A current physical and insurance waiver form must be completed and submitted by the paperwork deadline in order to participate in tryouts. Physicals are good for one calendar year. It is your responsibility to make sure the form is complete and turned in on time. No forms, No participation, No exceptions. The physical and insurance form can be found on the Archer High School website under Athletics. http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/ArcherHS 4. All participants and a guardian must sign a consent form to participate in tryouts.

Forms: (Checklist of what needs to be turned in or read) The due date for ALL forms is April 1st. They may be turned in at McConnell MS to Carol Dishman, Grayson HS to Jody Prescott, or Dacula HS to Leigh Ann Landress.  Physical and Insurance Form  Emergency Contact and Consent Form  Preference and Experience Form  Read the Archer HS Cheerleading Constitution located on the website

Tryout Dates and Location: Date Time Location Learn Tryout Material 4/13/09 – 4/17/09 4:45pm – 7:00pm McConnell MS Tryouts 4/20/09 5:00pm – until McConnell MS Post Results 4/20/09 9:00pm tentatively Website Tryout Format: 1. Participants will be taught 2 cheers, 3 chants, and a dance. The cheers will incorporate either tumbling or a jump. 2. At tryouts you will asked to perform:  Toe Touch  2-Jump Sequence  Standing Tumbling  Running Tumbling  1 Cheer – Judges choose  1 Chant – Judges choose  Dance 3. The final day of tryouts, please wear a red, gray, black OR white solid tank or t- shirt and red, gray, black OR white solid athletic shorts. 4. Hair should be neatly pulled up so it does not rest on shoulders.

Areas Of Evaluation – During the week of tryouts, the coaches will be evaluating participants on the following: 1. Work Ethic – works hard, positive attitude, works well with others, self discipline, responds appropriately to constructive criticism 2. Ability to learn and remember – learns and recalls quickly 3. Timing – cheers, chants and dance 4. Motions – placement, sharpness, no bent wrists 5. Jumps – clean approach, height, straight legs, pointed toes, clean landing 6. Tumbling – height, form, level of difficulty, timing 7. Showmanship – enthusiastic, strong voice projection, smiles, ability to lead a crowd 8. Appearance – short fingernails, no jewelry, athletic apparel, athletic shoes, hair neatly pulled up

Squad Selection – A score sheet will be used on the final day of tryouts, but will not be the only deciding factor for squad selection. The score will be used as an additional tool in creating well- rounded teams. Coaches will be evaluating participants throughout the entire week not just the final day of tryouts. We will be looking for cheerleaders who can fill the roles we have determined will make the best team. For the 2009-2010 school year, we will have 3 squads: Varsity Football/Competition, Varsity Basketball, and JV Football/Basketball

Upon making the squad, the cheerleader and parent/guardian will need to sign and return the Archer High School Cheerleading Constitution acknowledgement form.

Important Dates: Date Time Location Parent’s meeting 4/23/09 7:00pm McConnell MS Uniform fitting and social 4/29/09 5:00pm TBD Stunt Camp (VFC) 5/27/09 – 5/28/09 9:00am – 2:00pm Future Extreme Fundamentals Camp (all) 6/23/09 – 6/25/09 5:00pm – 8:00pm TBD Choreography Camp (VFC) 7/20/09 – 7/22/09 9:00am – 2:00pm Future Extreme Choreography Camp (JV) 7/22/09 – 7/24/09 9:00am – 2:00pm Future Extreme First week of practice 8/3/09 Afternoon Archer HS Choreography Camp (VBB) 10/9/09 2:00pm – 7:00pm Future Extreme 10/10/09 – 10/11/09 9:00am – 2:00pm Future Extreme

Financial Obligation: (attached) Archer High School Cheerleading 2009-2010 Estimated Financial Obligation

Varsity Football/Competition Item: Description: Amount: Due Date: Banquet Expenses, Administrative costs, Coach's Expenses, spirit Team Fees supplies, website maintenance, game day meals, Comp. fees 200.00 4/29/09

Game Day Apparel Warm-up, Shoes, Briefs, Socks, Ribbons, Raincoat, Poms, Bag 285.00 4/29/09 Camp / Practice Apparel 3 Shorts, 4 Shirts, 1 sports bra 115.00 4/29/09 Stunt Clinic 2-day stunt clinic 100.00 4/29/09 To learn our basic cheers and chants that will be used throughout the Fundamentals Camp year - 2-3 days 0.00 Choreography Camp To learn our competition routine - 2 days 150.00 4/29/09 Uniform Rental Fee 150.00 8/3/09 Total estimated financial 1,000.00 obligation

Varsity Basketball Item: Description: Amount: Due Date: Banquet Expenses, Administrative costs, Coach's Expenses, spirit Team Fees supplies, website maintenance, game day meals 200.00 4/29/09 Game Day Apparel Warm-up, Shoes, Briefs, Socks, Ribbons, Poms, Bag 255.00 4/29/09 Camp / Practice Apparel 3 Shorts, 4 Shirts, 1 sports bra 115.00 4/29/09 To learn our basic cheers and chants that will be used throughout the Fundamentals Camp year - 2-3 days 0.00 Winter Choreography To learn cheers, stunts, and dances to be used in halftime routines - 3 150.00 4/29/09 Camp days Uniform Rental Fee 150.00 8/3/09 Total estimated financial 870.00 obligation

JV Football/Basketball Item: Description: Amount: Due Date: Banquet Expenses, Administrative costs, Coach's Expenses, spirit Team Fees supplies, website maintenance, game day meals, Comp. fees 200.00 4/29/09 Game Day Apparel Warm-up, Shoes, Briefs, Socks, Ribbons, Raincoat, Poms, Bag 265.00 4/29/09 Camp / Practice Apparel 3 Shorts, 4 Shirts, 1 sports bra 115.00 4/29/09 To learn our basic cheers and chants that will be used throughout the Fundamentals Camp year - 2-3 days 0.00 To learn cheers, stunts, and dances to be used in halftime routines - 3 Choreography Camp days 150.00 4/29/09 Uniform Rental Fee 150.00 8/3/09 Total estimated financial 880.00 obligation

Please keep in mind that these estimates are for new cheerleaders. The cost for cheerleaders cheering subsequent years will be less since all items will not need to be purchased again. Additional money for spirit supplies, pre-game meals, etc., will also be collected as needed by the Team Parent.

We recognize that cheerleading is a very expensive sport. We will do everything we can to keep your costs down.

The Booster Club will be responsible for initiating fundraising activities for the cheerleaders to participate in. These activities are mandatory and will be needed to supplement expenses incurred by the program and keep your costs as low as possible.

Thank you for your support of the Archer High School Cheerleading Program. Archer High School Cheerleading 2009-2010 Tryouts Emergency Contact Information and Consent Form

Student Name: Student Number:

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Grade Level (2009-2010 school year) Parent/Guardian(s):

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Home Phone: Parent/Guardian Work Phone:

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Student Cell: Parent/Guardian Cell:

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Student Email: Parent/Guardian Email:

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Address:

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Specific medications, allergies, medical problems of athlete:

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I give my daughter/son permission to tryout for cheerleading at Archer High School. I have read and understand the Archer High School Cheerleading Constitution and agree to the financial obligations, as well as the time commitment involved with this sport.

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

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Student Signature: Date:

______Archer High School Cheerleading 2009-2010 Tryouts Preference and Experience Form

Student Name: Grade Level (2009-2010 school year)

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Team Preference: Please list your team preference from 1 to 3 with 1 being your first choice. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors are eligible for the JV team. All grade levels are eligible for Varsity (excluding permissive transfers). Please choose carefully. If you are not able to fulfill the commitment your team requires, this will reflect on your eligibility to tryout the following year.

______Varsity Football/Competition

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Stunting Experience: Please circle yes or no. If yes, please check the position in which you have experience.

NO YES ______Base ______Fly ______Spot

Tumbling Experience: Please indicate the most difficult standing tumbling pass you can perform without a spot:

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Please indicate the most difficult standing tumbling pass you are currently working on with a spot and are reasonably close to performing on your own:

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Please indicate the most difficult running tumbling pass you can perform without a spot:

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Please indicate the most difficult running tumbling pass you are currently working on with a spot and are reasonably close to performing on your own:

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