1. Tryout Meeting September 10, 2015

2. Agenda Introduction New Jersey State Step Association Team Rules TRYOUTS Practice Parent Participation Calendar of Events Basketball Halftime Performance Fundraising Expenses Nationals

3. Introduction Dr. Joel Ferris –US History & Sociology –Office 732-499-6527 –CHS Website –President and Founder of the New Jersey State Step Association, Inc. (NJSSA) –joel.ferris@woodbridge.k12.nj.us

4. New Jersey State Step Association Team belongs to the New Jersey State Step Association (NJSSA). Statewide organization Develops and regulates all competitive rules and regulations. Community service is a major aspect. www.njstepteam.org

5. Team Goals 1. Discipline –Team Discipline –Individual Discipline 2. Place first in every competition!

6. Team Rules Must be at all practices two weeks prior to demonstration or competition to participate Only excuses are doctors notes and death in the family with program. Must have signed forms (Athletic Physical & Student Information) to attend tryout (please return forms) NO CELL PHONES EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7. TRYOUTS Tryouts will begin on Monday, October 5, 2015. Tryout practices: Monday, October 5th - Thursday, October 16th Mondays and Fridays: 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm Saturday, October 10th: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

8. TRYOUTS Tryout Selection Day: Friday, October 16th Must wear shorts, t-shirt, and sneakers!!!!! All participants must have a valid Athletic Physical form completedAthletic Physical form

9. Practice Monday & Fridays: 2:30 - 6 Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday –2:40 – 3:45 Saturday Practices w/ Coach 10 am – 1 pm Schoolwires

10. Parent Participation Monthly Parent Meeting: 10/2/2015-7pm –This meeting is for current and prospective parents of team members. Chaperoning CHS Step Competitions –Security/Front Door Chaperoning Away Competitions –Bus Chaperoning Fundraising Events –Canning drive

11. Calendar of Events All information can be found on CHS website. Special appearances and performances Competitions will be listed Calendar Physical forms are due 9/21/15.

12. Basketball Halftime Performances All performances will be for Varsity from around 7:30 pm. Will be on calendar as Basketball Demo.

13. Demonstration Team vs Competition Team Demonstration Team Performance Requirement –Basic knowledge of routine –Purchase of entire uniform Number limited by performance area Attendance Policy Competition Team Performance Requirement –Expert knowledge and execution –Purchase of entire costume Minimum 5 – Maximum 15 Chosen by Coaching Staff

14. Fundraising Step Team is an unfunded activity. Steppers are encouraged to fundraise constantly for themselves and team. Funds go towards: –NJSSA membership –Nationals –Registration fees –Costumes –Uniforms (except shoes) (ordering tops on 11/1/15) –Miscellaneous items –Treats purchase

15. Fundraising NO DOOR TO DOOR SELLING!!!!!!!!! Primary Team Fundraising Events –Step Competition Saturday, March 12, 2014 –Shoprite Canning Four dates to be determined Parent chaperones needed

16. Fundraising Primary Individual Fundraising Events –Christmas Wreaths (10/26 – 11/13) –Step Team Clothing (11/16 – 11/30) –Dollar Booster (12/21 – 1/8) –Valentines Day Bear (1/11 – 1/25) –Treats TBD

17. Expenses Uniform Jersey: $60.00 due 10/19/15 Team Bag: $50.00 due 11/15/15 Uniform Pants: $35.00 due 12/5/15 Competition Team Costume: $70.00 due TBD - Fundraiser Competition Team Uniform Jacket/Pants: $120.00 due TBD - Fundraiser

18. Expenses Boots: $100.00 To Be Determined Shoes: Purchase on own due 12/1/14 –White Low Top Nike Air Forces

19. Suggested Workout Workout Daily –One set 5 Kipups 10 pushups 30 situps –Three sets every morning and night –Once it gets easy increase set to 4 then 5 –After 5 go back and increase reps (Kipups and pushups by 5/ situps by 10) and start over from 3 sets.

20. Suggested Workout Walk/Run for 40 minutes This should be done to increase strength and stamina.

21. Nationals Six Flags STEP INVITATIONAL –Saturday, April 30, 2016 –$3,000 first place –Managed by NJSSA Youth USA National Step Competition –$600.00/person –Leaving CHS May 27, 2015 –Competition Harrisburg, PA, May 28, 2016 –Hershey Sunday, May 24, 2015

22. Nationals Break The Stage National Championship –Atlanta, Georgia –Leaving CHS June 9, 2016 –Saturday, June 10, 2015 –Leaving Georgia June 12, 2016 –$800.00/person

23. Questions / Comments