Arapahoe Toms 2008 – 2009 Season Informational Meeting Maureen TenEyck Arapahoe High School March 20, 2008

2 Toms Informational Agenda 3/20/08 Welcome & Introductions Roles of an Arapahoe Tom Try-Outs Calendar Financial Commitment Typical Week Special Events Competitions Banquet Contact Information Questions?

3 Welcome & Introductions Ron Booth – Principal Steve Sisler – Athletic Director Maureen TenEyck

4 Roles of an Arapahoe Tom Your First Year Work hard, learn the rules, practice the routines, and share your excitement. Your Second Year Be enthusiastic, a time to perfect your performance. Your Third Year Time to give back to your team, set a good example and help younger team members. Your Fourth Year Give to the team, prepare the younger members, lead by example, unify team, plan activities.

5 Try-Outs (Auxiliary Gym) Evaluation Dancers evaluated on technical presentation along with teacher evaluations and dancer interview Tuesday, April 29 – Thursday, May 1 4:00PM – 6:00PM Friday, May 2 nd 4:00PM – 8:00PM Selection Dancers will be evaluated starting Wednesday Final Team announced on May 2 nd

6 Try-out requirements Technique: poms and dance Turns: triple, quad, tour, fouette, Toe touch Kickline Flexibility: splits Choreographed routines Teachers & Dance Instructors Evaluation forms

7 Bring to Try-Outs… Athletic Physical Form White Shirt (Logos are acceptable.) Black Dance Pants or Shorts Dance Shoes Poms (if you already own a pair)

8 Key Dates Try – Outs Uniform Exchange/Purchase Summer Practice Camp (CSU) Elitches Homecoming Parade League Regionals State April 29-May 2 May 14 – 4PM June a-9a June Sept 6 TBA on all events

9 Financial Commitment Actual costs for incoming Tom. Timing of payments based on upcoming event or competition. Payments due at each Booster Club meeting.

10 Typical Week Mandatory Daily Practices Competitions Designated sporting events School Functions Special Events Wear uniform Team Building functions

11 Special Events Welcome Week Homecoming Assembly Teacher Breakfast

12 Competitions Camp – CSU Elitches League Regional State

13 Team Banquet Year-End Team Celebration Private Dinner Re-cap of Season Presentations

14 Contact Information Maureen TenEyck

15 Questions?

16 Thank you…GO TOMS!