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SCMS, CMS, NC9th, NCHS and Mascot Tryouts 2014-2015

SCMS, CMS, NC9th, NCHS and Mascot Tryouts 2014-2015. Important Tryout Dates!. Cheer Clinic @ NC 9 th Grade Tuesday, March 18 th 5-7pm Wednesday, March 19 th 5-7pm Thursday, March 20 th 5-7pm Friday, March 21 st 5-7pm Cheer Tryouts @ NCHS

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SCMS, CMS, NC9th, NCHS and Mascot Tryouts 2014-2015

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  1. SCMS, CMS, NC9th, NCHS and Mascot Tryouts2014-2015

  2. Important Tryout Dates! Cheer Clinic @ NC 9th Grade • Tuesday, March 18th 5-7pm • Wednesday, March 19th 5-7pm • Thursday, March 20th 5-7pm • Friday, March 21st 5-7pm Cheer Tryouts @ NCHS • Saturday, March 22nd - NC9 & NCHS @ 8:00am - SCMS & CMS @ 9:30am Results will be posted on NCHS website by the candidates’ tryout number by 5pm on the day of tryouts.

  3. Cheer Tryout Process • Candidates’ numbers will be drawn to determine the order in which they will tryout. • Candidates will perform their spirited run-in, a cheer, and jumps individually before a panel of 3 judges. Candidates will perform their dance in groups of 3 or 4. • The squads will be chosen based on the “natural break in score” determined by the principal, coach and tabulators.

  4. Tryout Process Continued… • Candidates will perform tumbling skills during the spirited run-in/cheer. *All tumbling will have to be pre-approved . • The tabulators will tabulate and rank the cheerleaders in sequential order based on their score. • The CMS, SCMS and Freshman squads will consist of a minimum of 8 cheerleaders up to a maximum of 12. • High School JV Squad will consist of a minimum of 8 cheerleaders up to a maximum of 16. The Varsity Squad will consist of a minimum of 12 cheerleaders up to a maximum of 20.

  5. Mascot Tryout Process • Candidates will complete the cheer clinic just as a cheerleader. • Candidates’ numbers will be drawn to determine the order in which they will tryout. *Numbers will be drawn from one of the designated tabulators or coach. • Candidates will perform, in the Panther costume, a 1 – 2 minute skit in which props and music must be incorporated. *Candidate must provide own music. • Candidates will perform their skit in front of a panel of 3-5 judges. • The candidate with the highest score will be chosen as the mascot.

  6. Mascot Scoring Areas to be judged for mascots include (100 points total): • Enthusiasm/Crowd Appeal-25 points: Making the crowd interested, enthusiasm and spirit. • Character/Antics-25 points : How well do they portray the character and use the character for entertainment? • Use of Props-10 points: Use of signs, using big hand gloves to make the crowd clap, opposing mascot toy. • Creativity-25 points: Different actions and movements to make the crowd involved. If a child is scared of you, what would you do? • Effectiveness of Skit-15 points: Did it make sense? Was is fun?

  7. Mascot Fees • If selected as a Mascot, camp fees are required along with uniform fees to cover practice uniforms, warm-ups, bag and other uniform items deemed necessary by the coach not to exceed $600.

  8. Viewing Tryout Scores • A candidate along with a parent/guardian may privately elect to view his/her score sheet. They may be viewed in the Principals office by appointment only. • The statute of limitations of viewing scores is 10 school days following the tryouts.

  9. Attire for Cheer Tryouts • Plain black knit shorts (No writing allowed) • Plain white t-shirt (No writing allowed) • Plain white socks • Tennis shoes • Hair must be pulled back into ponytail (No ribbons allowed)

  10. Varsity Cheer Captain Selection • Juniors and Seniors only • Number of Captains will be determined by Coach • Tryout Score – March 24th • Teacher Recommendations – due March 29th • Interview – March 30th

  11. Uniforms *Not to exceed $600 Camp *additional $300 Competition *additional $150 Tentative Total: $1,100 Last years total:$1,200 Middle School Cost of Cheerleading

  12. Freshmen Cost of Cheerleading • Uniforms *Not to exceed $600 • Camp *additional $300 • Competition *additional $150 • Tentative Total: $1,200 • Last years Total: $1,300

  13. Junior Varsity Cost of Cheerleading • Uniforms *Not to exceed $800 • Camp *additional $300 • Competition *additional $150 • Tumbling Support *additional $200 • Tentative Total: $1,500 • Last years total: $1,500

  14. Varsity Cost of Cheerleading • Uniforms *Not to exceed $800 • Camp *additional $300 • Competition *additional $150 • Tumbling Support *additional $200 • Tentative Total: $1,500 • Last year’s total: $2,000

  15. NC ELiteCost of Cheerleading • Competition Entry Fees • Additional $200 • Competition Choreography • Additional $200 • Practice Attire,Bow,Gymrental,etc. • Attidtional $150 • Tentative Total: $600

  16. NC ELite • To be considered for NC Elite, you must: • Turn in a parent permission form • Be enrolled in CISD before March 18th, 2014 • Be in good financial standing with CISD • Participate in cheer tryouts on March 22, 2014 The top scoring tumbling athletes will be chosen.

  17. 9th, JV, Varsity POST TRYOUT PRACTICE SCHEDULE -Monday- Elite 3:45-6:00 -Tuesday- 9th/JV/Varsity 3:45-6:00 (cheers/tumble/jump/condition circuit) -Wednesday- Elite 3:45-6:00 -Thursday- Individual squads 3:45-6:00 -Friday- Individual squad practice during 8thperiod

  18. 9th, JV, Varsity Football Season PRACTICE SCHEDULE Monday- Elite 3:45-7:00 Tuesday- 9th/JV/Varsity 3:45-6:00 Wednesday- Elite 3:45-6:00 Thursday- Varsity 3:30-6:00 Friday- JV/Freshmen practice 3:30-6:00

  19. 9th, JV, Varsity Basketball Season PRACTICE SCHEDULE Monday- Individual squad practices 3:30-6:00 (Freshmen bball games) Tuesday- Basketball games Wednesday- Elite 3:45-6:00 Thursday- Elite 3:45-7:00 Friday- Basketball games

  20. NC Elite Choreography • August 25 4:00-8:00pm • August 26 4:00-8:00pm • August 27 4:00-8:00pm • THESE DATES ARE MANDATORY

  21. Fundraisers • Uniforms – we will hold a fundraiser to offset the cost of each mascot/cheerleader uniforms. • Each mascot/cheerleader will make 40%-60% profit on their total sales. (This is NOT mandatory).

  22. Safety Disclaimer • Cheerleading is a vigorous, physical activity involving motion, rotation, and height in a unique environment. Such activity carries with it a higher than ordinary risk of injury. • Serious catastrophic injury, paralysis or even death could occur particularly if a cheerleader lands on his/her head, neck or back. Proper physical conditioning and safe stunting practices will reduce the risk of injury. **Candidates must be physically fit and able to participate in extensive physical activities on a daily basis.**

  23. Respect the title of Cheerleader and Mascot. Attend all home and away football and basketball games. Attend all home district volleyball games. Act as a member of a TEAM. Be on time. Respect your coach and team. Come to school. Pass your classes. Leave the drama at the door. Have a positive attitude at practice and at games. Know that you will be conditioning EVERY day. No whining and complaining. Put practice, games and any other cheerleader/mascot events above anything else. Do not post anything negative about your cheer team/teammates/coach on any form of social media. Cheerleader/ Mascot Expectations

  24. Hair Expectations

  25. Hair Expectations

  26. Hair Expectations

  27. Support the coach. Support the program. Join the Booster Club. Pay your bill by the deadline. Be prompt when dropping off and/or picking up your child. Volunteer. Address any concerns, questions, or comments with the coach FIRST. Do NOT gossip with other parents. Follow the notification guidelines in the Cheer Handbook for your child missing an activity. Parent Expectations

  28. What happens after tryouts? * Uniform Fittings – Tuesday, April 1st @ 4:00pm start time for JV, Varsity, and NC9th at NCHS. • Uniform Fittings- Wednesday, April 2nd @ 4:00pm start time for SCMS and CMS uniform fitting start time 4:00at SCMS • $300 deposit due at uniform fittings, cash or money order ONLY. • All money must be paid in full by May 30th. • Mandatory Cheer Camp: TSU June 9-12

  29. Questions?

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