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2014-2015 AMS Cheerleader Tryouts

2014-2015 AMS Cheerleader Tryouts. Meet the coaches. 8 th grade=coach Richardson 7 th grade=coach Edwards. Am I eligible to tryout?. -Each candidate shall have no grade below a 70 for any subject, pre ap or on level, based on first semester averages

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2014-2015 AMS Cheerleader Tryouts

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  1. 2014-2015AMS Cheerleader Tryouts

  2. Meet the coaches 8th grade=coach Richardson 7th grade=coach Edwards

  3. Am I eligible to tryout? -Each candidate shall have no grade below a 70 for any subject, pre ap or on level, based on first semester averages -each candidate must have no more than one “u” in conduct. two “n’s” equal one “u”. -you are ineligible if you have been assigned to Thursday class, ISS, long term removed from school (suspended) or removed from the squad the previous year.

  4. Constitution -Lets look over the guidelines

  5. What are the procedures for tryouts? February 5 packet and $10 tryout fee due by 4:10, no exceptions Once turning in packet and $10 you will receive teacher evaluation forms (6 for 6th graders, 7 for 7th graders) February 14 teacher evaluation forms need to be passed out by this date (Teachers will turn in forms to Mrs. George for grade, conduct & discipline check)

  6. What are the procedures for tryouts? (cont.) February 28 any ineligible candidate will be notified March 3-5 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) practice for tryouts 4:10-6:15 *On Wednesday candidates draw for tryout # March 6 (Thursday) Mock Tryouts 4:10-6:45 March 7 (Friday) Tryouts 4:30-end (usually 9pm) 6th grade tryouts start at 4:30 7th grade tryouts start around 6:30pm

  7. What do I wear for practices? -cheer shorts/athletic shorts -t-shirt with sleeves -athletic shoes -hair in pony tail -no jewelry -PE uniform is ok *you must be in dress code

  8. What do I wear for tryouts? -royal blue cheer/athletic shorts -white t-shirt -white socks -white athletic shoes -white sports bra -hair in pony tail with blue or white bow -no jewelry *PE outfit accepted

  9. Judges, Score, Results How is the scoring done? -Teacher evaluations 25% -Cheer 25% -Dance 25% -Jumps 15% -Tumbling 10% What do teacher evaluations involve? -responsibility, Behavior, peer interaction, leadership & Work habits

  10. Judges, Score, Results (cont) What are the judges scores based on? Cheer Appearance, facials/spirit/enthusiasm, confidence/memory, voice projection, motion sharpness/placement Dance facials/showmanship, rhythm/timing, motions/technique, memory confidence

  11. Judges, Score, Results (cont) What are the judges scores based on? Jumps (toe touch, herkie, optional) Tumbling (running, standing) *there will be a mat this year

  12. Judges, scores, results (cont) How many candidates make each squad? 14 per squad, No alternates How & when do I find out if I made the squad? Tryout numbers will be posted on commons doors. Candidate names will be posted on cheer webpage. Names and numbers will be posted around 10pm How many girls tryout? it varies. Last year we had over 75 candidates

  13. Tryout Order At 4:30 6th grade tryouts start in groups of 3, candidates will perform the dance Afterwards… Individually candidates will go in separately and perform the following in this order: -Running tumbling/spirit in -Standing tumbling -Jumps (toe touch, herkie, optional) -cheer Following 6th grade tryouts, 7th grade tryouts start-same order You may leave after your cheer tryout

  14. Parent to dos week of tryouts Practices, mock tryouts and tryouts are closed, however there are times allowed for you: -Tuesday at 6:10 to video dance, cheer, and a tryout scenario -Friday at tryouts, tables will be in commons for you to wait *Make sure your student has a ride home by 6:15 m-w and 6:45 on Thursday Be supportive throughout the week, for it can be very stressful! 

  15. Commitment for squad members If your student makes the 2013-2014 Squad, be prepared for practices to start asap and money to be turned in asap Mandatory parent/cheerleader meeting march 19th 4:45 $225 due at this time Mandatory uniform fitting March 25th 4:15/5:15 Practices: Wednesdays (starting march 26th) 4:15-5:30 AMS gym Mondays (starting April 28) 5-7 Texas xtreme Summer camp June 15-18

  16. What to remember: -Cheerleaders are held to a higher standard. We strictly follow the AMS cheer constitution and UIL regulations. -Discipline and academic success are stressed -As a cheerleader, you are obligated to represent your school in an honorable fashion

  17. Q&A

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