2017 – 2018 Tryouts Informational Parent Meeting Like Aledo High School Cheerleading on Facebook!

Cheer Constitution This meeting will cover highlights of the cheer constitution. As a cheer candidate/parent, you are responsible for reading and understanding the entire Cheer Constitution (which can also be accessed on the Cheer web page). Acknowledgement of Constitution is required in the Tryout Packet.

Program Membership Varsity: 16-20 members based on natural break The AHS cheer squad consists of three squads: Varsity: 16-20 members based on natural break Junior Varsity: Up to 16 members Freshmen: Up to 16 members The candidates with the top total points will be decided by the natural point break in scores. AHS Cheer Sponsors: Varsity: Stacy Jones and Annie Walker Junior Varsity: Elmi Martinez Freshmen: Anita Callaway

Commitment A cheer member will serve from the day of selection until the last day of school the following academic year. Year-round commitment Cheer commitments come FIRST. Although we encourage participation in other activities/sports (including competitive squads,) school cheer must be first priority.

Duties & Responsibilities LEADERSHIP Members will demonstrate good sportsmanship, promote school spirit, and display genuine concern for others. ACADEMICS No pass, no play Cheer follows UIL Athletic Eligibility Schedule ATTENDANCE Attendance at all practices, games, events, pep rallies, and designated activities is mandatory. ALL cheer members are required to attend summer camp and Varsity members are required to attend mini cheer camp.

Duties & Responsibilities FINANCIAL All cheer members must be current with payments. $500.00 Deposit to be made on March 21st at Uniform Fitting $25.00 Tryout Fee $Uniform expenses range from $1200.00-$1500.00 Camp fee $188 dollars plus $25 for lunches Fall Practices approximately $50 per girl UIL Competition Choreography/Fees TBD for VARSITY ONLY

Duties & Responsibilities PHYSICAL All cheer members must have a current physical on file. You will find all the forms online under athletics. All physicals are due by June 8th. On Campus Physical Date TBD Absolutely no jewelry during practices, games, or events (includes all body piercings). *Because of the increased athleticism of today’s cheerleaders and the complexity of some stunts performed, there is a risk, as in any athletic sport, or serious injury.*

Discipline Cheerleaders are expected to uphold the highest standards of personal conduct both in and out of school. Cheerleaders will adhere to the AHS Cheerleading Demerit System

Tryouts ELIGIBILITY Cumulative average of 70 or above for EACH subject through the 4th six weeks. Candidates must not have failed any two classes during the current year (this can be the same or different subjects and includes PAP) Candidates who have received two or more N’s or one or more “U” in citizenship during the current year will be disqualified. DAEP Placement disqualifies you for tryouts

Tryouts REQUIREMENTS Attend mandatory parent/candidate tryout meeting Tryout packet and current report card turned in to sponsor NO LATER than 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 21st. Attend both mandatory clinic days

Tryout Clinic March 6th-8th 4:30-7:00 (3rd Day optional) Learn cheer, chant, and dance *All practices are closed practices. Candidates only!

Tryouts Thursday March 9th - 3:00 pm Varsity -4:30 pm Junior Varsity - 6:00 pm Freshman *Only sponsors principal, assistant principals, officials, and judges will be allowed in the gym for tryouts. Results will be posted on March 10th after 4:30 pm on the Aledo High School website

Tryouts Tryout Attire Plain white t-shirt & black shorts. Cannot be tight or spanks-like shorts. Hair back in high ponytail and only a solid white or black bow/ribbon No jewelry, nail polish or extreme makeup. Nothing can be worn that has anything identifying a candidate as a cheerleader.

Tryouts There will be NO CELL PHONES allowed in any of the tryout areas. If a candidate fails to show up for his/her assigned tryout time, she/he will not be permitted to tryout at all. Aledo ISD will only conduct ONE tryout per year. If a student is unable to participate in this tryout for any reason, she/he must wait until the following year.

Cheer Camp NCA Home Camp at Aledo High School July 17th-20th $188 per girl plus $25 per girl for lunch Parents will be required to provide transportation to and from camp each day. Camp Showcase for families will be on Thursday, July 20th

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Important Dates Paperwork Due, February 21st Tryouts, March 6th-9th Used Uniform Sale, March 20th Uniform Fittings, March 21st Practices Begin, April 5th Aledo Run, Walk, Crawl, April 29th

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