1. Cheer & Dance Informational Parent Meeting 2014

2. Cheerleading Coaches Angie Carlson—Head Coach Amy Applebaum—Assistant Jacquie Coffin—Assistant

3. Dance Team Coaches Katrina Carey—Director Cindi Day—Assistant

4. Important Dates Physicals due on or prior to Friday, Feb. 28 (valid until 7/31) Permission slips due on or prior to Feb. 28 Clinics from 3:15-5pm March 3-6 Try-outs begin at 3:30pm on March 7 Fees due May 1 (for new & returning team members)

5. Requirements Physical on file with school nurse Signed Permission slip Fill out teachers from 2 nd quarter (teacher recs) Must have passed 5 of 7 classes last semester Be passing all classes/have all work handed in Attend all clinics and tryouts

6. What to wear for Tryouts Plain white t shirt Black Shorts No spandex or tight fitting clothing Dance shoes or athletic shoes that student can easily dance and cheer in No gum or jewelry Hair should be pulled back neatly in a ponytail

7. Tryout for Cheer Entrance with toe touch and one other jump of choice. (Tumbling should be shown here if applicable). Individual Chant Group Cheer Pom Routine Appearance and Overall Presentation

8. Tryout for Dance Turn Sequence Leap Sequence Group Dance Individual Choreography Appearance and Overall Presentation

9. Judging & Scoring We provide a fair and un-biased tryout process. Judges are not affiliated with Pioneer Trail or any feeder schools. Points are tallied in the tryout room by office staff. Teams are selected based on individual numerical scores. The girl with the highest scores gets her first preference. This continues until all of the slots are filled, or there is a natural break in the scores.

10. What if I Make the Cheer Squad? Expense- $550-$650 due by May 1, 2013. You may not participate until all fees are paid! Optional fundraisers-to cover individual costs will take place shortly after spring break. Team fundraisers throughout the year will cover team expenses. Extra Practices- Before camp, summer, morning and possible Saturday practices before a performance. Games- 1-2 games per week depending on the season. Summer Camp- May 28-30 @ ONHS. Extra performances: Old Settler’s day parade, District Showcase, etc.

11. What If I Make the Dance Team? Expense- $550-$650 due by May 1, 2014. You may not participate until all fees are paid! Optional fundraisers-to cover individual costs will take place shortly after spring break. Team fundraisers throughout the year will cover team expenses. Extra Practices- Before camp, summer, morning and possible Saturday practices before a performance. 1-2 performances per week Summer Camp- June 2-4 @ FTMS Extra performances: such as Old Settler’s day parade, District Showcase, Competitions on Saturdays in January

12. Concerned about the Cost?? Everyone is highly encouraged to participate in the fundraisers provided. Be creative! How can your daughter earn some extra money? Former squad members may be interested in selling their gently used items to new squad members. See coach with individual concerns or questions about expenses.

13. What if I Don’t Make the Team? Tryouts can be a stressful experience. We hope to provide a process that is positive and learning- centered. Per district policy final scores are kept confidential. If you feel the need, you may set up an appointment with Mrs. Carpenter (Assistant Principal). At this meeting we will provide a Strengths/Weaknesses sheet demonstrating areas that your candidate could improve on for next time.

14. Reminders: Teacher Rec. Forms must be filled out ASAP! Physical must be on file with school nurse on or before February 28 Permission slip must be signed and handed in to the front office on or before February 28 Candidates must have all work turned in a be passing all classes!