1. 2013-2014 Arabia Mountain High School Cheerleaders Interest Meeting
March 14, 2013
5:00 p.m.
AMHS Auditorium

2. The purpose of the AMHS Cheerleaders
The purpose of the AMHS Cheerleaders is to :
Promote and support good sportsmanship, school spirit and school loyalty.
Learn and develop leadership qualities, as well as to learn and practice those skills necessary for working cooperatively as a member of a squad.
Assist in achieving goals of interscholastic activities.

3. What is expected of an AMHS Cheerleader?
Maintain a high level of physical fitness
Demonstrate academic mastery
Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude regarding classroom and non-classroom activities
Consistently demonstrate a high level of cheerleader skills
Maintain academic performance.
Make a commitment to the school, student body, and squad to be a positive school representative. He or she must also realize that people will be watching him or her more than any other student in the school; therefore, he or she must NOT act in any way that would cause embarrassment to the school or the squad.

4. “What squad can I make??”
Varsity- shall be represented by up to 15 students of senior or junior standing.
Tryouts: April 1st – 5th
Junior Varsity- shall be represented by up to 15 students of sophomore or freshman standing.
Tryouts: April 15th – 18th
Competition- shall be represented by students of senior- freshman standing.
Tryouts: During Varsity and JV audition dates
School Mascot- Beginning the school year, AMHS will have a mascot. These students will consist of 1 rising junior, and 1 rising senior.

5. NCA Summer Camp
Every cheerleader is REQUIRED to attend NCA Summer Camp.
The camp dates are June 24th – June 27th, 2013, at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
An initial payment of $125 is due by 04/22 to Coach Shelby, check or money order only.
Additional information will be provided at the first squad meeting

6. Eligibility for Tryouts
You must be currently passing at least 5 classes and return the completed recommendation letters from ALL teachers.
Try-out fee is $20.00 and must be submitted with completed packet to Coach Shelby during 1st and 3rd periods only by March 22nd NO EXCEPTIONS.
ALL components of the tryout packet must be completed prior to tryouts (cheerleader information sheet, permission slip, general information sheet, 7 recommendation forms, copy of current progress report (9 week), copy of insurance card, current physical, and $20.00 tryout fee.

7. ALL TRYOUTS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

8. Tryout Scores Voice & Projection Tumbling Jumps Spirit & Enthusiasm
Overall Impression
Teacher recommendations
Tumbling
Spirit & Enthusiasm
Motion
Technique

9. Tryout Schedule April 1-April 5
Prospective cheerleaders MUST attend EVERYDAY of tryout clinic.
Day 1: Conditioning (girls will be taught chant, cheer, and dance for audition)
Day 2: Learn Chant & Cheer
Day 3: Learn Dance, Jump Sequence
Day 4: Review Chant, Cheer, Dance, Jumps, Tumble
Day 5: Formal Tryout & Squad Selection

10. JV Tryout Schedule April 15-April 18
Prospective cheerleaders MUST attend EVERYDAY of tryout clinic.
Day 1: Conditioning and Learn Chant & Cheer
Day 2: Learn Dance, Jump Sequence
Day 3: Review Chant, Cheer, Dance, Jumps, Tumble
Day 4: Formal Tryout & Squad Selection

11. Financial Obligations
Cheerleaders will be responsible for:
Summer Camp
Uniform rental: (shell [2], skirt, and bodyline), camp wear, shoes, bow, poms, bag, bloomers, and warm-up.
More information will be given at the first official squad meetings
Fundraising as needed

12. Cheerleader Academic/Discipline Score Sheet Accumulation of 12 demerits result in immediate dismissal from squad – no refunds provided
Demerit Offenses:
Demerits issued:
Chewing gum (practice or performances)
1 Demerit
Unexcused tardy to practice
Failure to provide a weekly progress report
No- Call/Late to practice or game
2 Demerits
Unsportsmanlike Conduct (See Article IV section C)
Not cooperating with captains/co-captains
3 Demerits
Inappropriate Language
Failure to complete assigned duties
Unexcused absence from practice
Not Dressing out for practice
5 Demerits
Detention
Inappropriate Conduct in Uniform
Unexcused absence from Game
6 Demerits
Leaving practice or game without permission
Disrespect shown to the coach, faculty or staff
Insubordination
Disciplinary procedure in school (ISS)
10 Demerits
Out of School Suspension
12 Demerits (immediate removal from the squad)

13. **NEW** AMHS Competition Squad Coach Lisa Woodard
Skills required
Standing backhand spring
Running Backhand spring tuck
Jumps to Backhand spring
Choreography Camp June 17th – 21st (dates are tentative, location: AMHS)
Cost: $2, to include Music
Tumbling weekly
Cost: $40.00 (June – October)
Fundraisers to offset costs
Practice Schedule

14. Cheer Website coming soon!!!
Contact Information
Varsity Coaches
Bianca Rush – Head Coach
(678) (cell)
Nichole Gilliam – Asst. Coach
(678)
Lisa Woodard – Head Coach (Competition Squad) (404)
JV Coach
Miriam Shelby
(678)
Cheer Website coming soon!!!

15. Questions?