Santa Paula High School Pep Squad 2020-2021 Virtual Tryout Information
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Santa Paula High School Pep Squad 2020-2021 Virtual Tryout Information CONTACT SPHS Athletics website: www.sphsathletics.org INFORMATION: Head Coach: Kelley Payne, [email protected] TIMELINE: Applications open 4/22 - 5/15 Dance, Cheer, Chant instructional videos 5/18-5/22 Video submissions due by 12:00 pm on 5/23 Virtual uniform fittings 5/26 REQUIREMENTS: SPHS Pep Squad Application & Parent Release (www.bit.ly/SPHSCheerApp) Teacher Referral form (https://bit.ly/SPHSCheerTeacherEval) 2.0 GPA (Based on QTR 3 grade report 9-12) On-line Athletic Clearance (https://www.athleticclearance.com/) TRY-OUT ATTIRE: T-shirt (plain white, no tank tops, no sleeveless) Cardinal spirit wear and logos are acceptable Capris or Leggings (black, no writing, no cut-offs or rolled) Athletic shoes, No jewelry should be worn Hair should be worn in a clean low ponytail, no bow Make-up is optional and should be a clean and natural look IMPORTANT VIRTUAL TEAM MEETING - 5/25 DATES: VIRTUAL UNIFORM SIZING - 5/26 SUMMER CAMP - 7/17-7/18 (TBD) SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE: TUES, WED, THURS, 5:30-7:30 PM FALL PRACTICE SCHEDULE: TUES & THURS, 5:30-7:30 PM Please direct all questions to head coach, Kelley Payne, via e-mail: [email protected]. There are no exceptions for late applications and submissions. Video submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges consisting of the head coach, assistant and/or volunteer coaches, and/or administration. We appreciate your support during this new and unusual process. 1 Santa Paula High School Pep Squad - PARENT LETTER Dear Parents, Your son/daughter is interested in becoming a member of the Cheerleading Team for the school year. If elected to be a cheerleader, there are specific responsibilities which your son/daughter must assume in order to qualify for and to remain an active member of the team. After reading the attached constitution and fully understanding the rules and regulations which govern this program, and after your child has a complete understanding of his/her responsibilities, please complete the electronic form to digitally sign. Being a member of the Cheerleading Team has many rewards and is a valuable experience they will remember for a lifetime. Additionally, your son/daughter will give pride and spirit to our school, students and community through their participation! We are delighted to offer your son/daughter the opportunity to join one of the finest organizations at our school and we look forward to a successful and great year! If you have any questions concerning the constitution or cheerleader roles and responsibilities, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Thank you for your support! Coach Kelley Payne, [email protected] Padres, Su hijo / hija está interesado en ser miembro del equipo de porristas para el año escolar. Si es elegido para ser un animador, hay responsabilidades específicas que su hijo / hija debe asumir para calificar y permanecer como miembro activo del equipo. Después de leer la constitución adjunta y comprender completamente las reglas y regulaciones que gobiernan este programa, y después de que su hijo tenga una comprensión completa de sus responsabilidades, completar la forma con su firma electrónico. Ser miembro del equipo de porristas tiene muchas recompensas y es una experiencia valiosa que recordarán toda la vida. ¡Además, su hijo / a dará orgullo y espíritu a nuestra escuela, estudiantes y comunidad a través de su participación! Estamos encantados de ofrecerle a su hijo / a la oportunidad de unirse a una de las mejores organizaciones de nuestra escuela y esperamos un año exitoso y excelente. Si tiene alguna pregunta relacionada con la constitución o los roles y responsabilidades de las porristas, no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo directamente. 2 Santa Paula High School Pep Squad - APPLICATION To complete your on-line application, click on the link (https://bit.ly/SPHSCheerApp) or go to the SPHS Pep Squad team page on the SPHS Athletics website: www.sphsathletics.org Please prepare the following information prior to completing the form. 1. Team a. Junior Varsity Sideline (9-11) b. Varsity Sideline Performance (10-12) c. Varsity Mascot (9-12) 2. Contact Information a. Student phone number, e-mail address b. Parent/Guardian phone number, e-mail address 3. Medical Information a. Primary Care Physician Name and Phone Number b. Insurance Carrier and Policy Number c. Medical History: Allergies, medication, pre-existing injuries 4. Participation a. Clubs, organizations, teams, courses that may interfere with attendance b. Planned vacations Santa Paula High School Pep Squad - TEACHER EVALUATION Please forward the information to one of your current teachers. Instruct them to click on the link (https://bit.ly/SPHSCheerTeacherEval) or go to the SPHS Pep Squad team page on the SPHS Athletics website: www.sphsathletics.org Santa Paula High School Pep Squad - CAMP, UNIFORM, AND ACCESSORIES Optional Cheer Camp: ON HOLD - To be determined Due to the current national and state restrictions, we cannot confirm our participation in athletic activities until further notice. The dates listed below are for potential planning purposes only. th ● Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18th, California Lutheran University ● One day Home camp June 2020 (included in overnight price) ● Commuter cost: $135, Overnight cost: $215 th o Deposit of $100 due May 18 Final Payment due June 1st 3 Uniform (Performance Attire): Items are available to borrow at no cost. Please contact the Head Coach for additional details. ● New JV Cheerleader o New Shell, Skirt or Shorts/Pants & Top, bow, poms o Purchase / Custom Fit: $282 ● Returning JV Cheerleader o No New items ● New Varsity Cheerleader o 2019-2020 Long-sleeve and skirt (no separate shell), bow, poms o Purchase / Custom Fit: $305 ● Returning Varsity Cheerleader o Optional Gold Briefs $20 Personal Performance Attire: (Estimated cost, available on Team Store) ● New JV body-liner (Crop top) $25 ● Spanks $15 ● White athletic shoes ● White Bow $24 Accessories (borrow or buy): ● Varsity poms only - $48 / JV poms only - $27 Accessories (OPTIONAL): ● Bag, warm-ups (jacket & pants) $204, Football Jersey $65 (Includes Name and Graduation Year) Team Items: ● Team T-shirt provided at no cost Performance Attire and Optional Items available to purchase off Team Store: ● Shoes, Bag, Plain White Bow ● Black Leggings/ Motion flex shorts ● Spanks ● Body-liner SPUSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnic group, race, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, religion, color or mental or physical disability , or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program or activity. Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. SPUSD reminds all costs to programs are donations, and that no student will be excluded from participation in an educational activity, including extracurricular and curricular activities due to the inability to make donation to the program. A pupil enrolled in a school shall not be required to pay any fee, deposit, or other charge not specifically authorized by law. 4 Please thoroughly read the 2020-2021 Constitution and click on the link: https://bit.ly/SPHSCheerCONST or visit www.sphsathletics.org /Cheerleading. Santa Paula High School Pep Squad - CONSTITUTION 2020-2021 I. ORGANIZATION Initials: _____ a. The purpose of the SPHS Pep Squad is to: a. Create school spirit, pride and loyalty. b. Develop responsibility, teach self-respect, encourage honest effort, strive for perfection and develop character. c. Teach teamwork and pride in a quality performance through maintaining high standards. d. Promote interest in school activities and perform at school functions. e. Participate in community events and community service. b. Coaches are responsible for: a. … the daily running and activities of JV and Varsity teams b. … administering all disciplinary procedures c. The Coaches may place certain restrictions on team members. c. The SPHS Pep Squad Season consists of the following: a. Spring – Tryouts and Team Fundraising b. Summer – Camp and Curriculum c. Fall – Football, Volleyball, and Tennis d. Winter – Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling and Water polo d. Athletic credits may be issued upon completion of the entire athletic season at the discretion of the Coaches and/or Athletic Director based on participation and performance evaluation. e. The SPHS Pep Squad eligible athletes will participate in the school-wide Winter Sports Banquet upon completion of the entire Pep Squad Season. II. ELIGIBILITY Initials: _____ a. Each member must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. a. Quarter 3 (try-outs) b. Semester 2 (summer camp & curriculum) c. Quarter 1 (Fall Season Sports) d. Semester 1 (Winter Season Sports) b. Each member must submit the following before try-outs:: a. SPHS Pep Squad Application/Parent Release form & signature page b. SPHS Pep Squad Teacher Referral Form c. On-line Athletic Clearance & signature page III. MEDICAL Initials: _____ 5 a. Due to the current situation, sports physicals are due prior to the commencement of practice and waived for tryouts only. Each athlete must have a complete sports physical exam before the official start of season. b. Pre-existing medical conditions must be disclosed by the athlete prior to try-outs including braces, wraps, or other physical support. c. Athletes must also have a completed medical emergency form submitted through the on-line athletic clearance (www.sphsathletics.org). IV. CHARACTER Initials: _____ a. The Cardinal Code of Conduct and all school rules must be followed. b. Team members should be leaders within the school and set a good example at all times. c. Team members should be above reproach maintaining good personal appearance and habits that cannot be criticized. d. Smoking, drinking and/or drug use are grounds for suspension or dismissal by the Coach.