HAMMOND HIGH MAGNET SCHOOL
FLAG TEAM TRYOUTS: MANDATORY student/parent interest meeting will be held: Thurs., Feb. 27, 2014, in the HHMS cafeteria at 6:00pm.
Workshop: March 11-13, 2014 ~ 3:30pm. - 5:30pm. TryOut: Thursday, March 13, 2014 @ 6:00p.m. Hammond High Magnet School’s Gym
Ms. Phyllis M. Harris HHMS Flag Team ~ Sponsor HAMMOND HIGH MAGNET SCHOOL 45168 River Road, Hammond, LA. 70401 Office: (985) 345-7235
HHMS FLAG TEAM 2014-2015
Dear Parent/Guardian & Flag Team Applicant:
We are so excited to have you as an applicant for the Hammond High Magnet School’s Flag Team! We have high hopes for a successful year. Just a few of the many privileges Flag Team members experience include being a part of all Hammond High Magnet School’s football games, parades, performing for a select number of Hammond High School’s basketball games, leadership opportunities, pep rallies, and the opportunity to be a part of the Flag Team and Marching Tors.
This packet contains instructions regarding the required documents one must have to try out for the team. Enclosed is a copy of the rules and regulations. All paperwork must be signed and returned no later than February 27, 2014 in order to tryout. Please carefully review all of the following information and sign where necessary.
Those selected to be members of the Hammond High Magnet School’s Flag Team will be asked to represent the school as leaders. Along with the privilege of being a member of the HHMS Flag Team, there is a great deal of responsibility.
Flag Team is a year-round commitment. We begin shortly after tryouts and continue until the next year’s tryouts. Please do not schedule vacations during summer camp and events. If you don’t feel that you can dedicate yourself as a flag team member and role model for the entire year or have the physical stamina, please reconsider trying out. As role models for the school, flag team members must uphold a certain level of behavior, maturity, and respect for themselves, as well as their teammates, school, family, and community. I look forward to meeting you at the Flag Team tryouts on March 13th!
Sincerely,
Ms. Phyllis M. Harris HHMS Flag Team ~ Sponsor
Mr. Chad Troxclair HHMS ~ Principal FLAG TEAM RULES AND REGULATIONS 2014-2015
The HHMS Flag Team is a team that executes routines carrying either one or multiple flags or hoops. It is the performing art of twirling one or two flags as part of a choreographed routine and it takes much hand and eye coordination, athleticism, showmanship and overall teamwork and good sportsmanship. Many flag routines involve choreography to music, numerous combinations of twirls, flag tricks, and flag tosses. The Flag Team represents our school at sporting events, parades and other public activities. The group helps create school spirit and promotes pride, loyalty and interest in school wide activities.
MEMBERSHIP:
1. Members of the Flag Team will be chosen by a panel of impartial judges who have no connection at all with the Hammond High Magnet School.
2. Members MUST be in grades 9-12.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Members will be judged on the basis of their physical appearance, poise, rhythm, coordination, ability to adapt quickly to various dance routines, and semester grade point average.
2. In order to try out for the HHMS Flag Team the student MUST have at least a 1.5 semester grade point average. All applicants MUST have a good 2013-14 disciplinary record. Principals and administrative assistants can decline an applicant if their disciplinary record is not in good standing. Parents please check your daughter’s discipline record before paying her tryout fee, because tryout fees are NON- REFUNDABLE.
3. Squad members MUST maintain a minimum 1.5 semester grade point average with no more than one F at the end of each semester.
4. The application fee of $20 is Non-Refundable.
5. Tryout Attire: Anything that does not have a logo or dance sign on it. EX: plain t-shirts, tank tops, plain shorts, jogging pants, tennis shoes, jazz shoes (NO JEANS or JEAN SHORTS)
6. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Flag team tryouts are closed to the public. Only designated personnel, administrators or sponsor(s) will be allowed in the gym during tryouts. NO PARENTS, friends etc..., will be allowed in the gym during practice or tryouts. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! HAMMOND HIGH MAGNET SCHOOL 45168 River Road, Hammond, LA. 70401 Office: (985) 345-7235
FLAG TEAM APPLICATION
Applicant's Name: ______Age: ______Address: ______School presently attending: ______Graduation year (circle one): 2015 2016 2017 2018 Current Grade Point Avg.______Parent/Guardian name: ______Home address: ______Phone #: ______
I have read the information given in the Flag Team application for 2014-2015. I understand the rules and expectations outlined for HHMS Flag Team and agree to abide by all rules and uphold the responsibilities and expectations of a HHMS Flag Team Member.
* 3rd six weeks (Mid-Term) report card, parent permission to try-out required for all applicants; 8th grade LEAP 21 parent letter/signature if applicable.
Parent/Guardian(s) Signature: ______Date: ______Applicant Signature: ______Date: ______
**Important HHMS Flag Team Tryout Information** *All applications, a $20 NON-refundable fee and a copy of your latest semester report card MUST be turned in before leaving the MANDATORY student/parent interest meeting on Thurs., Feb. 27, 2014. NO applications will be accepted after the interest meeting. Both the parent and the applicant MUST sign all applications. The MANDATORY interest meeting will be held on Thurs., Feb. 27, 2014. All applicants MUST have a good 2013-14 disciplinary record with a semester GPA of 1.5 or above. Please keep in mind that principals or administrative assistants can decline your child if their disciplinary record does not meet the required standards. Parents, please check your child’s discipline record before paying her tryout fee. Tryout fees are NON-refundable.
**All applicants and at least one parent MUST attend the MANDATORY interest meeting on Feb. 27, 2014, at 6:00pm. ***2014 Flag Team Tryouts*** Tues., Wed., & Thurs., March 11, 12, 13, 2014 practice starts promptly at 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Tryouts will begin promptly at 6:00pm on Thursday, March 13, 2014
All practices and tryouts will be held in the HHMS Gym (BE ON TIME!) HHMS FLAG TEAM MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
This form must be completely filled out in order to participate in the tryout process!
Applicant Full Name: ______Date of Birth: ______Current Grade Level: ______School Presently Attending: ______Parent/Guardian Name: ______Parent/Guardian Contact Number: ______Emergency Contact (other than parent): ______Emergency Contact Number: ______Name of Primary Care Physician: ______Physician’s Number: ______
Attach a copy of Insurance Card as proof of insurance (Front AND Back).
Failure to provide proof of insurance will mean that your child may NOT try out for the Flag Team. If you do not have proof of insurance, you will have to fill out a school insurance form on the first day of the clinic.
Current Medications: ______
Allergies: ______
Injuries that sponsor should be aware of: ______Parent/Guardian name (printed)
______Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Hammond High Magnet School Flag Team Tryout Judging Form
Candidate
Number: ______
Judge #: ______CATEGORY POINTS POSSIBLE SCORE
1. Knowledge of Choreography 20 ______(Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the choreography & does it well)
2. Technical Skills 20 ______(Performed with attention to most details of technique: footwork, quality of movements, body positions)
3. Performance Skills 20 ______(Communicates with audience through eye contact, facial and/or body expression)
4. Rhythm/Temp 20 ______(Accurate in beat, tempo, rhythms of routine sequences)
5. Marching Skills 20 ______(Timing is consistent, exemplary model of technique and style, posture and body control: upper body position is displayed at all times) 6. Tosses 20 ______(Displayed correct body position, high of toss and executed toss well)
7. GPA (semester GPA) 5 ______4.0 – 3.5 = 5pts 3.4- 3.0 = 4pts 2.9 – 2.5 = 3pts 2.4 -2.0 = 2pts 1.9 – 1.5 = 1pt
CANDIDATE'S TOTAL SCORE 125 ______
APPROXIMATE COST FLAG TEAM MEMBERS: Uniforms (Sequin body suits, gloves, headbands, long sleeve motion flex tops, pants) 420 Camp/Practice Sets 100 Camp Fee 200 Personalized Tote Bag 30 Shoes (Field boots, sneakers, & jazz shoes) 125 Warm-up 70 Accessories (Earrings, bows, & 1 pair field tights required) 50 Fleece Hoodie 30 School Shirt 22 Rain Gear 13 Music/Competitions (Local) 20 Insurance 40 Miscellaneous (Props, embroidery, shipping, etc...) 40
TOTAL: $1,160 RETURNING FLAG TEAM MEMBERS: Uniforms (depends on what needs to be replaced) Camp/Practice Sets 100 Camp Fee 200 Warm-Up 70 Shoes 45 Fleece Hoodie 30 School Shirt 22 Accessories (earrings, bows, headbands) 60 Insurance 40 Music/Competitions (Local) 20 Miscellaneous (props, embroidery, shipping, etc…) 40
TOTAL: RETURNING FLAG TEAM MEMBERS: We will be getting NEW uniforms this year. Therefore, you will need to purchase uniforms. If you own any item that is listed above and feel that it is in good condition, you can bring it for me to inspect. Depending on the condition of those items, prices are subject to change.
Payment/Dates: (CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY NO EXCEPTIONS) A down payment of $400 MUST be paid by Monday, March 31, 2014. The second payment of $400 is due by Monday, April 14, 2014. The third and final payment of $340 is due by Thursday, May 1, 2014.
(ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE PAID ON/OR BEFORE THE DEADLINE NO EXCEPTIONS) A MANDATORY parent meeting for the 2014-15 Flag Team squad will be held on Monday March 31, 2014, at 6:00pm in the HHMS cafeteria. ALL Flag Team members and at least one parent/guardian MUST attend. **MANDATORY CAMP DATE** June 26-28, 2014 {in Shreveport, LA}