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.

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.

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

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.

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: _____

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. e. A member must be courteous and friendly to all other team members and the student body. f. A member must be courteous and friendly to other teams and visitors. g. A member must be respectful to the Coaches and a credit to the school. V. TRY-OUTS 2020-2021 Initials: _____ a. Try-outs will consist of 5 days of instructional videos and electronic video performance submission. b. Athletes will learn and perform one spirit cheer and one dance to be recorded and evaluated by a panel of judges & coaches. c. Athletes will be asked one question: Why do you want to be a part of the SPHS Pep Squad? Athletes will begin their video submission by introducing themselves, stating their current grade level and answering the question. Spirit and enthusiasm throughout the submission is strongly encouraged to maximize points possible. VI. TEAM PLACEMENT Initials: _____ a. Team Options for 2020-2021 a. Varsity Mascot (grades 9-12) 1. Mascot will perform at outdoor events in the mascot suit (borrowed) and has the opportunity to purchase performance attire to perform at indoor events. b. Junior Varsity Sideline (grades 9-11) 1. Minimum 10 + 2 Alternates (Max. 12) c. Varsity Sideline Performance (grades 10-12) 1. Minimum 12, maximum 18, including 2 Alternates d. JV Sideline team members will perform sideline cheers, chants, band and sideline dances at games and parades.

e. Varsity Sideline Performance team will perform sideline cheers, chants, band and sideline dances at games and parades, including half-time performance show cheers (cheer, dance, stunt) during Varsity half-times and all-school rallies. f. Members of the Varsity Sideline Performance team have the opportunity to attend Optional Summer Camp and join the Optional Competition Team. g. The competition team may be formed with a minimum of 16 qualified athletes from the Varsity Sideline Performance Team. VII. TEAM LEADERS/CAPTAINS Initials: _____ a. The roles and responsibilities of Team Leaders/Captains are as follows: a. Communicate team related updates and reminders. b. Lead group discussions and provide input for team decisions. c. Coordinate voluntary snack schedule and goody bags. d. Schedule spirit item making team bonding events. e. No more than 2 team leaders per team including 1 All-Squad captain. VIII. ATTENDANCE Initials: _____ a. All students who participate in school activities must be in full-day attendance the day the activity is scheduled. Full-day attendance is from the beginning of the first hour and remaining until the close of the last hour of classes. To participate in a practice, a student must attend school 4 hours (4 periods). b. If a member is ill and misses ANY activity, he/she must be at HOME or seeking medical appointments. c. If a member misses ANY practice, he/she may be replaced in the performance(s) practiced at the time of the absence. d. An absence must be documented by the parent in writing with the Head Coach. It is the parent’s responsibility to call or text the coach. e. All medical appointments, etc. should be scheduled so they do not interfere with team activities. Medical appointments scheduled during practice will be unexcused unless it is a medical emergency. f. All Alternates will attend all practices and performances during the training season and may be cut or added after Semester 2 grade check. g. All members are required to attend each activity in its entirety. h. Work or class is not considered an excuse for missing any activity. i. School detention, etc. will not be considered an excuse for missing any team practice or scheduled activity. j. Participation includes but is not limited to: a. Attending Practice – Summer, Fall, Winter b. Attending Games – Fall and Winter c. Attending Functions – SPHS Rallies, City of SP Parades, etc.

d. Spirit Squad Events – Could be poster making, rock painting, goody bags, etc. IX. DISCIPLINE Initials: _____ a. Athletes may be removed from a routine, “benched” from practice and/or a game, function, or Spirit Squad event for any the following: a. Tardiness or Absence from any team activity: 1. Practice, Game, SPHS Function, Spirit Squad Event, SP Community Service Event b. Disrespect toward Coach or Captains. c. Inappropriate behavior and language d. Uniform inspection and/or inappropriate dress (any piece of the uniform, inappropriate hair or make-up, forgotten accessories, etc.) e. Detention, unexcused absence from SPHS b. Unexcused Absences may result in the following progressive discipline: a. 1 X UNEXCUSED ABSENCE – Athletes may be benched up to one quarter of a game. b. 2 X UNEXCUSED ABSENCES – Athletes may be benched up to one half of a game. c. 3 X UNEXCUSED ABSENCES – Athletes may be pulled from the next performance routine and benched up to one half of the game. d. 4 X UNEXCUSED ABSENCES – Athletes may be benched for at least one half of the game, the current and subsequent performances. A parent conference is required at this point. e. 5 X UNEXCUSED ABSENCES – Athletes may be dismissed from the team and will not receive cheer credits nor an invitation to the team awards night. c. The following violations will result in automatic dismissal: a. Smoking, drinking or drug use in uniform as shown in pictures, videos, or in person during any part of the SPHS Pep Squad season including Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter. b. Violation of the Cardinal Code of Conduct. c. Inappropriate Social Media, including but not limited to: 1. Pictures, posts, messages, videos supporting, promoting, or using any drugs, alcohol, sexual conduct, bullying, etc. d. Suspension means not participating in team functions for one week. 1. Two suspensions will result in dismissal from the team. X. TRANSPORTATION Initials: _____ a. Parents/Guardians are responsible for transporting their athletes to and from all events, including authorized emergency contacts. b. Carpool transportation may be available upon district approval.

c. District transportation may be provided for approved events at the determination of the coaches and Athletic Director. XI. FUNDRAISING Initials: _____ a. All members are encouraged to participate in all fundraising which is generated by the team b. Team fundraising may be applied to the cost of team uniforms, equipment, and expenses. XII. PERFORMANCE ATTIRE Initials: _____ a. Each member may purchase an optional custom fit uniform (to be kept by the athlete and used for a minimum of 2 seasons): a. Shell (JV) or Long-Sleeve (VAR), and skirt b. Each member may purchase or borrow performance accessories: a. Poms (vinyl or metallic JV/VAR), Performance Bow c. Personal performance items such as spanks, crop (JV long-sleeve) and athletic shoes will be available to purchase on the team store. These items cannot be borrowed or returned for credit. d. Each member may purchase the following optional items: a. Bag, megaphone, Spirit Jersey, Warm-ups (pants/jacket) e. Team members will receive one team t-shirt. f. SPUSD can provide performance attire and accessory items at no cost to the member: a. Items will be checked out at the beginning of the season and returned at the end of the season (shell, crop, skirt, and poms). b. Uniforms provided by the district will not be ordered to custom fit to each member; generic quantities and sizes are available. g. Each member will be required to maintain good condition and cleanliness of his/her uniform. Uniforms cannot be altered in any way. h. Team members are responsible for replacing lost, damaged, or stolen items that are purchased and/or borrowed. i. Any financial problems should be discussed with the Head Coach. XIII. OPTIONAL CLINICS AND CAMP 2020-2021 Initials: _____ a. All Varsity Sideline Performance team members are encouraged to attend summer clinics and camp although they are optional. a. Clinics may be in house or at a designated training facility and will be scheduled throughout the summer. b. Athletes who do not attend camp will be responsible for learning cheer and dance routines at practice and on their own time and are subject to evaluation before added to any routine. XIV. 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 9

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.

Please click on the link: www.bit.ly/SPHSCheerApp or visit: www.sphsathletics.org Santa Paula High School Pep Squad - TRYOUT RELEASE FORM AND SIGNATURE PAGE (PRINT VERSION)

I, ______, have read all rules and regulations that govern the Santa Paula High School Pep Squad (Cheerleaders). As a representative of my school, I understand and agree to abide by them if selected as a cheerleader for the school year.

______Print Name Signature of Athlete Date

PARENTAL RELEASE I, ______(parent / guardian), have read and fully understand the rules and regulations which will govern my son/daughter if he/she is chosen to represent the SPHS Pep Squad. I further understand that this is an extracurricular activity and that attendance at all practices, games, special functions is a requirement of the elected athlete/cheerleader.

I hereby give consent to my son/daughter, ______, to try-out for the Pep Squad at Santa Paula High School and recognize his/her responsibilities and requirements as a leader of his/her school. I understand that, if chosen, my son/daughter will need a uniform and performance attire. Further, I understand that I must purchase school and/or personal insurance to cover my son/daughter. I give permission for my child to receive medical attention in the event that I cannot be present or reached for any reason.

______Print Name Signature of Parent/ Guardian Date