Grimsley High School 

Cheerleading Tryout Information 2017-2018

JV Coached by: Mrs. Dorinda Bowe

Varsity Coached by: Mrs. Courtney Worthy

OBJECTIVE

The main objective of the Grimsley High School Cheer Squad is to support the athletic teams by motivating school spirit and sportsmanship.  Through cheerleading, team members will develop leadership in order to represent the school with honor and dignity.

TRYOUTS

• Current 8^th, 9^th , 10^th & 11^th graders may try-out for the GHS Cheerleading Squad
• Tryouts are scheduled for July  10-12, 2017 (Mon-Thur.) in the Main Gym from

8:30am to 11:30am.

• Thursday, July, 13^th at 10am – Final Selection Day. All ladies should be done by 12pm.
• An email will be sent to a parent regarding the result of your tryout on Monday, July 31^th by 12 noon.

DATES

• Open Gym: June 27-29 from 8am-11:30am (Mile Run and Basics Review)
• Practice will begin: Tuesday, August 1^st from 9am-1pm for all Cheerleaders that were selected.
• MANDATORY MEETING: Tuesday, August 1st 2017 at 6:00pm in the Main Gym for all Cheerleaders that were selected for the squad, and a Parent. 

PACKET

Enclosed in this packet you will find the following:

• Cheerleader Rules & Expectations
• Tryout Procedures
• Cheerleader’s Financial Obligations (bottom of page 3)***
• Tryout Permission Form
• 3 Teacher Evaluation Forms

BRING TO TRYOUTS:

1. Tryout Permission Form
2. Copy of your FINAL Report Card.
3. 3 Teacher Evaluation Forms (each in a sealed envelope signed by teacher)
4. GCS Physical Form. (You CANNOT tryout or participate without an up-to-date physical on file. Physicals are good for 1 calendar year from date physical is performed.)

Rules & Expectations

1. ACADEMICS are the first priority!  All cheerleaders are required to meet state and school requirements in order to maintain eligibility, which includes grades & attendance.
2. CHEER 2 SEASONS:  Cheerleading begins with the fall sport season and continues through the winter sport season as defined by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. You will cheer for Football & Basketball.
3. SAFETY: is a priority.  All safety procedures will be followed explicitly.  Failure to follow safety guidelines will cause the entire squad to be unable to stunt during the next game. This includes having the correct practice wear.  There will be no exceptions!
4. PUNCTUALITY: You must be on time to all sporting events/team commitments that require your participation. This includes practice, pep rallies, games, community service events, etc.
5. CONDUCT: Proper conduct is required.  Cheerleaders represent the entire school and their behavior is to be beyond reproach. 

1^st SI Visit: “Benched” for the entire game. Cheerleader will dress out and sit with the Coach for the duration of the game

2^nd SI Visit: Cheerleader will be suspended from all practices for 1 (one) week.

3^rd SI Visit: Cheerleader will be dismissed from the team

1^st OSS: Cheerleader will be dismissed from the team

Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco use and/or possession will result in automatic dismissal from the team.

6. SUMMER PRACTICE: Will be required. If for any reason you miss, this must be communicated directly to the coach.  Jobs, all-star squads, etc. come after school cheerleading.  Any absence due to those listed will be considered unexcused.
7. PRACTICES & GAMES are MANDATORY:

1. If you are present at school, you are required to be at practice/game. 
2. If a practice/game is missed, and it is unexcused, you will not be permitted to cheer ALL of the following game. 
3. You will be required to come to the game in uniform and sit with the coach. 
4. Excused absences due to sickness or school related functions will be handled on a case-by-case basis. 
5. Missing two (2) Games (football & basketball seasons combined) due to unexcused absences WILL result in dismissal from the squad.  If you are not clear on what is considered unexcused, please see the coach.
6. If for any reason you miss a practice/game, this must be communicated directly to the coach.  Do not send word by another cheerleader!  

8. Uniforms, hair, nails, and make- up will be kept neat while in uniform.  There will be no jewelry (exposed piercings); gum, cell phones or ipods during practice, games or other team represented events.  
9.  Fundraising: Will be a team effort.  This can help to alleviate some of the costs of cheerleading. 
10.  All financial obligations to the squad must be paid in full by Friday, September 1, 2017 or as expenses occur.  Failure to do so can affect tryouts for the next year.
11.  If you quit prior to the last basketball game, then you will not be allowed to try-out for the next   season.

TRYOUT PROCEDURES

1. Parental permission form is required. It must be turned in by the first day of try-outs.
2. Current GCS Physical Form is required the first day of try-outs, unless there is a current one on file with the Grimsley Athletic Dept.  You will not be able to participate in any cheerleading activity until this form is received.
3. Teacher evaluations (in packet) must be turned in no later than Friday, June 2nd.
4. Tryout Attire: Navy shorts, White t-shirt, White Ribbon (NO CHEER BOWS), appropriate athletic shoes, no jewelry, no gum, and hair should be pulled back from your face.  If you arrive to tryouts on the first day without the proper tryout attire you will be asked to leave tryouts for the remainder of the week.
5. Tryout #s will be provided for each cheerleader to wear.
6. Discipline Form (completed with Athletic Director once you are selected for the squad)
7. All portions of tryouts will be closed. 
8. All score sheets will be treated as privileged and confidential information and will not be shared with candidates, family members or faculty members other than the athletic director and principal. Individuals wishing to inquire about strengths and weaknesses may request this information; however, score sheets will not be made public.
9. Cheer Candidates will be judged in the following criteria: 

• Teacher evaluations:                          20 points
• Jumps                                                 15 points
• Stunt                                                    15 points
• (Cheer/Dance)                                    35 points
• Tumbling                                             15 points

TOTAL                                               100 points

FINANCIAL OBLIGATION

Each cheerleader is responsible for the financial aspect of being on the squad.  If you need financial assistance, please contact the coaching staff.  Individual financial breakdown will be provided during the Mandatory Parent meeting on August 1st at 6:00pm in the Main Gym.

Grimsley High School CHEER TRYOUT PERMISSION FORM

Notice:  A sports physical MUST be turned in before you will be able to participate in tryouts.  If you are unsure as to whether your child has a current physical form on file, please check with your child’s current school’s athletic director. It is your responsibility to be sure we have a copy of the form at GHS BEFORE the first day of tryouts.

PARENT:

I understand my child, ____________________________________________, will be participating in cheerleading tryouts and that final team decisions will be made on Thursday.  My child and I have read the information packet and understand the time, rules/expectations and financial obligations in the event he/she is chosen for the squad.

I understand by the very nature of the activity that cheerleading carries a risk of physical injury.  Regardless of the safety measures in place, the risk cannot be eliminated. 

Parent/Guardian signature: ___________________________________Date: __________________

Parent Cell Number(s): ________________________________

Parent Email (ALL CAPS): _______________________________________

STUDENT ATHLETE:

I am interested in being a cheerleader for Grimsley High School.  I understand the rules and expectations for tryouts and the upcoming year set forth by the coaches, athletic director and principal of Grimsley High School. I understand that if academic and attendance eligibility requirements as defined by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association are not met, it will result in immediate dismissal from the squad. 

Student signature: ___________________________________________Date: __________________

Circle Current 2016-2017 Grade:    8^th      9^th        10^th          11th      

My 3 teacher evaluations were given to the following CORE teachers:

1. ____________________________________

2. ____________________________________

3. ____________________________________

CHECKLIST (Turn in the following WITH this Permission form):

1. Copy of your FINAL Report Card.
2. 3 Teacher Evaluation Forms (each in a sealed envelope signed by teacher)
3. GCS Physical Form. (You CANNOT tryout or participate without an up-to-date physical on file. Physicals are good for 1 calendar year from date physical is performed.)

Grimsley High School CHEERLEADING APPLICANT

TEACHER EVALUATION FORM

Applicant’s Full Name: ______________________________________________Current Grade_____

Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________School__________________________

TEACHER: Please rate this Cheerleading Applicant using a scale of 1 to 5 below. This form will not be released to the student, nor will individual scores be given to the student.  Your score will be averaged with two other teacher evaluations.

RETURN:  Place in envelope, seal and SIGN the back flap and return to Mrs. Bowe or Mrs. Worthy OR place in Cheerleading Box in the GHS or KMS Main Office by Friday, June 2^nd

Please CIRCLE the appropriate rating as you have observed the applicant.

(1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest)

                        Attitude toward school work               1          2          3          4          5

                        Effort put forth in your classroom       1          2          3          4          5

          Works well in groups.                          1          2          3          4          5

           Grades and Attendance                     1          2          3          4          5

                                                                                                            TOTAL SCORE          _______

Additional Comments:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Teacher Signature: _________________________________ Date: ___________

Grimsley High School CHEERLEADING APPLICANT

TEACHER EVALUATION FORM

Applicant’s Full Name: ______________________________________________Current Grade_____

Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________School__________________________

TEACHER: Please rate this Cheerleading Applicant using a scale of 1 to 5 below. This form will not be released to the student, nor will individual scores be given to the student.  Your score will be averaged with two other teacher evaluations.

RETURN:  Place in envelope, seal and SIGN the back flap and return to Mrs. Bowe or Mrs. Worthy OR place in Cheerleading Box in the GHS or KMS Main Office by Friday, June 2^nd

Please CIRCLE the appropriate rating as you have observed the applicant.

(1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest)

                        Attitude toward school work               1          2          3          4          5

                        Effort put forth in your classroom       1          2          3          4          5

         Works well in groups.                          1          2          3          4          5

           Grades and Attendance                     1          2          3          4          5

                                                                                                            TOTAL SCORE          _______

Additional Comments:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Teacher Signature_________________________________Date___________

Grimsley High School CHEERLEADING APPLICANT

TEACHER EVALUATION FORM

Applicant’s Full Name: ______________________________________________Current Grade_____

Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________School__________________________

TEACHER: Please rate this Cheerleading Applicant using a scale of 1 to 5 below. This form will not be released to the student, nor will individual scores be given to the student.  Your score will be averaged with two other teacher evaluations.

RETURN:  Place in envelope, seal and SIGN the back flap and return to Mrs. Bowe or Mrs. Worthy OR place in Cheerleading Box in the GHS or KMS Main Office by Friday, June 2^nd

Please CIRCLE the appropriate rating as you have observed the applicant.

(1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest)

                        Attitude toward school work               1          2          3          4          5

                        Effort put forth in your classroom       1          2          3          4          5

         Works well in groups.                          1          2          3          4          5

          Grades and Attendance                     1          2          3          4          5

                                                                                                            TOTAL SCORE          _______

Additional Comments:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Teacher Signature_________________________________Date___________