1. 2017-2018 Allen ISD Cheer Tryout Meeting
**Please make sure you have checked in at your campus’ table**

2. Cheer Staff Introductions!
Curtis Middle School
Celina Hilbrand– 8th grade
Nicole Bradrick-Files– 7th grade
Ereckson Middle School
Lashey Lanford– 8th grade
Liza Saminani– 7th grade
Ford Middle School
Laurie Ingle– 8th grade
Elizabeth Sophia– 7th grade

3. Important Dates: Cheerleading/Mascot Tryout Required Forms Due
March 18th
Lowery Freshman Center
8:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Summer Cheer Camp
July 31st- August 2nd
9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Curtis Middle School
Required Forms Due
February 22nd by 4:00 PM
Delivered to the front office of the campus candidate is trying out for
2 Day Cheer Tryout Clinic
Lowery Freshman Center Gym
March 13-14th from 4-6 PM
It is mandatory to attend both days to be eligible for cheer tryout

4. Eligibility
A student is eligible to try out for cheerleader or mascot if the following conditions are met:
Student has passed all subjects the preceding grading period (T2)
Student has not served a disciplinary placement (ISS, OSS, DAEP, JJAEP)
At the time of the tryout, the student is enrolled in the Allen Independent School District and is trying out at the school where the student is registered to attend for the next school year

5. Expectations Commitment Positive Attitude in AND outside of cheer
Teamwork
Self discipline
Arriving on time to events-- every time
Prepared (with proper attire)
Ready to work
**Grades are based on performances, both in class and at events
**ALL of these are MANDATORY if you plan on being an Allen ISD cheerleader

6. Expectations cont. Must be able to attend summer camp
July 31st - August 2nd
Location: CMS
Vacations? Plan them before July 31st
READ THE GUIDELINES! Be prepared to abide by the guidelines. (Seriously, read every page )

7. Expectations for parents
Involved
Support cheerleaders, coaches, and program
Positive example
Positive attitude
Able to get cheerleader to and from games on time in appropriate attire

8. Estimated Costs
A detailed list of items expected to be purchased should have been picked up at your campus’ table
Camp Fee is an estimated additional $150
Any questions regarding cost should be addressed with your coach after the presentation

9. What to expect this year
Strength & Conditioning
Big Sis/Little Sis
Occasional Extra Practices
Girls will cheer at -
Football(home games only)
Basketball (home district only)

10. Squads 7th & 8th Grade Cheerleaders 7th & 8th Grade Mascots
Maximum of 20 members
Chosen by 3 certified judges
Summer Camp REQUIRED
Enrolled in Cheer class period
Occasional after school practices
7th & 8th Grade Mascots
Maximum of 2
Summer Camp required
Not enrolled in Cheer class period
Occasional after school practices to plan pep rallies

11. Clinic week Monday 3/13 Mandatory 4:00- 6:00 PM (LFC)
Tuesday 3/14 Mandatory 4:00- 6:00 PM (LFC)
Saturday 3/18 Tryouts 8:30 AM- 12 PM(LFC)
**All events are closed to public
** Scores will be posted on each school’s website after all tryouts have been completed

12. Day of Tryouts- March 18
Tryouts will be held at Lowery Freshman Center
EMS: Check in at 8:30 AM– Judging begins at 9 AM
FMS: Check in at 9:30 AM– Judging begins at 10 AM
CMS: Check in at 10:30– Judging begins at 11 AM
Attire
Solid Black Soffee Shorts
White T-Shirt (no logo)
White Shoes with white socks
Hair completely pulled back in ponytail
Bow appropriate to school colors
No nail polish or jewelry

13. Selection Criteria Cheerleaders Mascots 200 point maximum score
Individual –
Running Tumbling/Spirited Entrance
Jumps (Toe Touch, Pike, Front Hurdler (right or left side)
Cheer
Standing Tumbling
Group of 4 –
Dance (Fight Song)
Chant
Mascots
200 point maximum score based on a 2 minute skit
Creativity
Use of Props
Character Definition/Exaggeration
Crowd Appeal
Dance
Incorporation of Music
Spirit and Enthusiasm
Overall Impression

14. Cheerleader Judge Sheet

15. Mascot Judge Sheet

16. Contact Info.
Questions? Contact your coach!
CMS:
7th grade candidates–
8th grade candidates–
EMS:
7th grade candidates–
8th grade candidates–
FMS:
7th grade candidates–
8th grade candidates–