1. MANDARIN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING
Tryouts
Tryouts

2. JV or Varsity: Which is for me?
Junior Varsity
Varsity
JV football game (Thurs.)
Home Basketball Games
Pep Rallies
9th-11th graders eligible
Tumbling skills optional, strong crowd leading ability, willing to learn and grow with new skills.
Potential JV Competition Squad
Varsity football games (Fri.)
Home Basketball Games
Pep Rallies
9th-12th graders eligible
Tumbling preferred, strong crowd leading ability, strong stunting skills.
Varsity competition squad
Regional, State, and Nationals
Fundraisers, practices, camps/clinics, and social events are generally held together.

3. Key Tryout Information
See tryout packet for a complete list of Required Forms
Skills Assessed
Cheer
Chant
Dance
Jumps
Tumbling
Stunting positions
Attire
Plain white t-shirt, black shorts, white bow, cheer/tennis shoes
Natural makeup, hair needs to be in a clean (not messy) ponytail, no fly-aways
Squad selection will be posted on mandarinhighcheer.com no later than 10:00 am on Friday, April 19th

4. Open Gym & Tryout Information
Open Gym: (Must submit current physical to attend.)
Optional, but highly recommended
Wednesday April 3rd & Wednesday April 10th, 6:00-7:30
Tryout Clinic Week: (Clinics closed to spectators)
The tryout cheer, chant, & dance will be taught the first day of clinic, and reviewed throughout the week.
Monday April 15th – Wednesday, April 17th , 5:30-7:30
We will start letting athletes in at 4:45.
Formal Tryout:
Thursday April 19th
5:30 p.m.
Athletes need to arrive no later than 4:45. Spectators will be let in at 5:15.
$5 Admission (spectators)

5. Squad Selection / Judging
Tryout Judging
Also considered in CHEER PROGRAM selection
Panel of 3-5 Judges
Score cheer, chant, dance, jumps, tumbling & crowd effectiveness
Coach observations during workshop
Attitude, work ethic, leadership, enthusiasm, poise, willingness to be coached during workshop
Stunting positions strongly considered
Teacher recommendations
Attendance
Grades
Discipline
We are looking for well- rounded student-athletes!
Leaders in the classroom
Reliable
Role-models
Overall ideal representative of Mandarin High School

6. JV Time Commitment Mandatory Spring/Summer Practices:
Spring practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7:30 beginning April 23rd
June Practices: Monday & Tuesday (8-10am)
Cheer Break begins June 21st
Mandatory Summer Camp
June 17th-June High School
Football Season: August – October
Practices: Tuesday (2:30-4:30) Thursday (2:15-3:15)
Games: Thursday nights (6pm)
Basketball Season: November – February (Home games only)
Games: 1-2 games per week
Competitive Season
October-January

7. Time Commitment Spring/Summer Practices:
First Practice: April 23rd 5:30-7:30pm
Spring Practice Schedule: Monday & Thursday 5:30-7:30pm
Summer Practice Schedule: Tues 8-10am, Wed 8-11am
UCA Stunt Camp: Tentative** July 15th UCF
Football Season: August –November
Practice: Mon and Tues (2:30-4:30)
Games: Friday nights
Basketball Season: November – February (Home games only)
Games: 1-2 games per week
Competitive Season
Approx. 5 competitions
October-Early February

8. Varsity Competition Team
We will be training at Zone Cheer Allstars
Begins August
Monday and Thursday (2:45-4:45), with a Zone coach
$55/month
Girls will carpool from school. Parents are responsible for picking up girls or arranging their rides home.
While we train competition skills all year, choreography will be in September (date to be determined).

9. Competition Team Competitions (November-Early February)
3-4 local competitions, including our annual Head2Head
UCA Regionals (Tampa, FL)
FHSAA Regionals (Oakleaf High School)
FHSAA State (University of Florida)
UCA Nationals (Disney)
Pending a bid at UCA Regionals

10. Performance Practices, games and events are always mandatory.
People are always watching, so you are never “off the clock”. YOU are OUR reputation.
This includes academic/behavioral performance at school.
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTRACT

11. Financial Responsibilities
Item
ESTIMATED Cost
UCA Cheer Camp
Junior Varsity $195
Varisty $330 (includes lodging, food, transportation)
Back Pack
$85
Uniform (New cheerleaders only)
$192 (yours to keep!)
Camp/Practice Clothes
Approx. $140
Poms
$21
Shoes* 82
Warm ups
$67 Jacket
$30 pants
Bloomers
$30
Bows
$15

12. Fundraising About Fundraisers:
All money raised is property of MHS Cheer: Funds go into a general cheerleading fund, then are divided equally amongst all members.
Examples: pay for busses, coaches fees to camp, competition fees, cheer equipment, and other team/squad needs.
Fundraising will begin immediately after tryouts.

13. Parent Roles and Expectations
Check , calendars, websites for updates.
Support us from the stands 
Provide drinks/snacks for our team and visiting teams.
Organize game day meals & bonding events for team (clear dates through coaches please).
Assist in special events like Homecoming Week and Senior Night.
Model proper sportsmanship and positive attitudes.
Help your cheerleader make the grades! (Preferred minimum 2.5 GPA)
Photography
Transportation to and from practices.
Follow chain of command
Coach Athletic Director Principal

14. We are SO excited about 2019-2020!
See you at tryouts!