2014 – 2015 Tryouts Informational Parent Meeting

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 be accessed on the Cheer web page). Acknowledgement of Constitution is required in the Tryout Packet.

Program Membership The PVMS cheer squad consists of the following people: Eight 8th graders Eight 7th graders One 8th grade mascot Cheer openings that occur after camp will not be filled.

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

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. *Mascots are responsible for attending all events decided upon by the campus cheer coach. ALL cheer members and mascots are required to attend summer camp and summer practices.

Duties & Responsibilities SPORTING EVENT EXPECTATIONS: PVMS Cheer performs at all HOME football games. Tuesday evenings Always at Saginaw High School Rough Rider Stadium for 8th grade home games West Fields (by baseball fields) for 7th grade home games FINANCIAL All cheer members must be current with payments.

Duties & Responsibilities PHYSICAL All cheer members must have a current physical on file prior to the first practice after tryouts (June 16th). Available this Saturday at SHS – please see Mrs. Wood if interested. Absolutely no jewelry during practices, games, or events (includes all body piercings). No tumbling or stunting is permitted unless a cheer coach is present. *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. Sportsmanship PDA Classroom behavior Manner of dress in and out of uniform

Discipline 3-STRIKES DISCIPLINE SYSTEM Strikes are assigned by the cheer coach for infractions related to: Academics Tardies Absences *An absence will only be considered excused in the following circumstances: Personal illness/accident (resulting in missing school) Funeral or death in the family UIL or school-related performance/event Participation Dress Misconduct

Mascot Mascot duties: Attend all mascot-related summer classes, practices, and camp Attend all regular cheerleading practices Perform in costume as mascot for athletic events Adhere to all parts of the Cheerleading Handbook Assist cheerleaders and sponsors in managing squad materials Adhere to PVMS 3-Strikes Discipline System *See Mascot Guidelines for Practice and Game-Day procedures

Tryouts ELIGIBILITY Cumulative average of 70 or above for EACH core subject through the 5th six weeks. No more than one “N” No “U”s No more than one day of SAC No suspension or ADC

Tryouts REQUIREMENTS Attend mandatory parent/candidate tryout meeting Tryout packet turned in to front office NO LATER than 4:00 pm on Friday, May 2nd. Attend all 3 days of Tryout Clinic

Tryout Clinic May 6 – 8th from 3:45 to 5:30 pm at PVMS Learn cheer, chant, and dance *Mascots create their own unique tryout routine that incorporates clinic material, spiriting, and crowd engagement. All practices are closed practices. Candidates only! Videos of tryout material are available on the PVMS Cheer website.

Tryouts Friday, May 9 Monday, May 12 Tryouts will begin promptly at 4:00 and will run until we are finished Monday, May 12 Mascot tryouts will begin promptly at 4:00 and will run until we are finished *Only sponsor, principal, assistant principals, officials, and judges will be allowed in the gym for tryouts. Parents may not enter the building while tryouts are in progress. Results will be posted by tryout number outside the back bus area doors and on the cheer website by 9:00 pm after tryouts are finished.

Tryouts Tryout Attire Plain white t-shirt & black shorts. Cannot be tight or spanks-like shorts. (No Nike Pros) Hair back in “high and tight” ponytail. No bow, jewelry, or anything decorative. Nothing can be worn that has anything identifying a candidate as a cheerleader. No fingernail polish and nails at a safe length. General Guideline: If it has printing, wording, pictures, or symbols, it should not be worn.

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. EMS-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.

New Cheerleaders MANDATORY PARENT MEETING May 15th 3:45 pm: All new cheerleaders will report to the Choir Room at 3:45 for Cheer Fitting – parents are welcome to attend, but not required. 4:45 pm: Mandatory parent attendance for Cheerleader Orientation in the Choir Room. ALL PAYMENTS ARE DUE IN FULL AT THIS MEETING! $449 to “Varsity” (credit cards accepted) $99 to “NCA Summer Camps” (cash or money order only)

Summer Events Calendar of Events: Summer Edition (online) Tumbling Clinic: June 16th – 19th Stunting Clinic: July 15th NCA Summer Camp: August 5th – 7th Cheer Practices: July 16th, 23rd, & 30th Attendance at these events is MANDATORY!

Summer Events We will have opportunities to participate in additional summer cheer events (Rangers clinic, etc.). These events are NOT included in your cheerleading fees. Additional registration fees and waiver forms will be required.

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