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Martin Cheerleading
2016-2017Tryout Meeting*Disclaimer, this is not a comprehensive PowerPoint; it is not a substitute for reading the tryout packet in its entirely.
Please silence all electronic devices. Girls, this means
you too! Slide2
WELCOME
Introductions:Principal: Marlene RoddyAthletic Coordinator: Bob WagerCurrent Booster Club President: Cheryl EichenauerVarsity Cheerleading Coach: Sarah Scoggins SpurrierJunior Varsity Cheerleading Coach: Wendy SextonFreshmen Cheerleading Coach: Kristin Session-BrownSlide3
Mrs. Roddy
PrincipalSlide4
Coach Wager
Athletic CoordinatorSlide5
Cheryl Eicheneauer
Cheer Booster Club PresidentSlide6
CLINIC AND TRYOUTS
CLINIC – March 8, 9, 10 4:30pm-6pm at Martin, Gym AOptional Review Clinic – March 22, 4:30-5:30pm at Martin, Gym ATRYOUTS
March 23 - Juniors (3:30) and Freshmen (4:45)March
24 -
Sophomores (3:30) and Seniors (4:45)
Each candidate
must
wear
a red short sleeved top
and
black athletic shorts.Slide7
REQUIRED PAPERWORK
REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION AT CLINIC AND TRYOUT!Cleared Pre-participation Physical Evaluation-Medical History Form#Arlington ISD Athletic Participation Release Form (AISD form AT-001-97)#
UIL Concussion Form#Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form#
Signed AISD High School Cheerleading Agreement*
Cheerleader Candidate Demographic Sheet*
Booster Club Interest Survey (optional but important)*
Scholarship Cheer Request Form (if applicable)*
#found on the
AISD
athletics
website *In the Tryout Packet
DUE TUESDAY, MARCH 8th!
NO EXCEPTIONS
If paperwork is missing, the candidate may watch but NOT actively participate in clinic.Slide8
TRYOUT MATERIAL
Created and taught by the current 2015-2016 Senior CheerleadersOne danceOne cheer with standing tumbling or jump incorporation included in the routineRunning tumbling3 different types of jumpsThe tryout process will be modeled by a Senior Cheerleader at Clinic.Slide9
CLINIC AND TRYOUTS
No video may be made of the clinic. This includes video phones.The SENIOR cheerleaders will NOT be available outside of the clinic to assist any candidate.Tryouts are CLOSED. Announcement of teams: March 28
th, 3pm for Junior Varsity and Varsity squads and 4:30pm for Freshmen squad in the Little Theater.Slide10
CHEER TEAM SQUADS
Varsity Squad: 20-30 athletes made up of sophomores, juniors and seniorsJunior Varsity Squad: 20-30 athletes made up of sophomores and juniorsFreshmen Squad: 20-30 athletes made up of freshmen onlySlide11
JUDGES AND SCORESHEET
Judging will be conducted by the 3 Martin Cheer Coaches and up to 2 other judges with extensive cheer experience.
ScoresheetMotions & Technique (10 points)Spirit (10 points)Voice (10 points)
Dance (10 points)
Jumps (10 points)
Tumbling (10 points)Slide12
IMPORTANT DATES
Mandatory Uniform Fittings: April 5thMandatory Squad meetings: April 5th, 8th, 11th **depending on squadMandatory Parent
meeting: April 11nd , 7pm
Camp money due
Booster Club meeting: April 11
th
, 6:30pmSlide13
IMPORTANT DATES
Overnight NCA CAMP!!Texas Christian UniversityJune 6-9thPractices: at Spirit of Texas
, May 16th and 18
th
Varsity and Junior Varsity
3:15pm-4:45pm
Freshmen
4:45pm-6:15pmSlide14
IMPORTANT DATES
Practice during the school yearAt Spirit of Texas during August through January.Practice is on Monday and Wednesday at either 1:30-3:30pm or 3:15-4:45pmCompetition practices may be longer All practices are CLOSEDSlide15
COMPONENTS OF MARTIN CHEERLEADING
LEADERSHIP POSITIONSUPPORT FOR ATHLETIC TEAMSCOMPETITIONSlide16
LEADERSHIP POSITION
Academic excellence as the first priorityBe Respectful to EVERYBODYAdhere to the Student Code of ConductInstagram, Snapchat, TwitterPICTURES AND COMMENTS!
*Scoggs-Spurrs’ reminder: Do NOT put anything on Social Media that you do not want your Grandma to read!Slide17
SUPPORT FOR ATHLETIC TEAMS
Pep RalliesPainting Signs Football GamesVolleyball GamesBasketball Games
Playoff GamesSpring Sports
Special Events
Community Service ActivitiesSlide18
COMPETITION
Competitions:NCA Nationals (National Cheerleading Association)Possible UIL CompetitionPossible Regional NCA CompetitionThere maybe practices over Winter Break, so BEFORE you make plans for Winter Break, check with the coach to avoid conflicts.A configuration of squads to be determined by the Martin and Spirit coaching staffs and based on skills and academic eligibility factors.Slide19
COSTS
Approximate CostsUniforms$600Camp$355
Camp clothes$120Activity
Fund
$50
Competitions
$250
Spirit of Texas (practice/training)
$540 + $30
registrationSlide20
COSTS
After selected, cheerleaders and or parents are EXPECTED TO BEAR ALL COSTS THAT GO ALONG WITH BEING A CHEERLEADER.If financial help is needed, it will be provided by AISD, but must be PRE-ARRANGED through the high school principal and the Athletic Director BEFORE TRYOUTS.
Form at the back of packet, due by March 4
th
to Coach
SpurrierSlide21
SELECTION OF CHEERLEADERS
A student is eligible to try out for cheerleader if either of the following two conditions are met:At the time cheerleading applications are made available, the student resides in the AISD and
The student
resides in the attendance zone for the school where they are trying out
or
Has met all UIL and TEA transfer rules at the school where the student desires to try out
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GRADE REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility: Student must not have a recorded grade average lower than a 70 in any course for any six-weeks grading period. Ineligibility occurs at the end of each six weeks.The Cheer Coach will inform the cheerleader when eligibility has been regained and at which activity that cheerleader may start participation.
Cheerleading activities from which the student will be suspended include but are not limited to: games, special events, pep rallies and any other activity sponsored by the school. DSlide23
CITIZENSHIP
As leaders of the school, cheerleaders are expected to maintain high standards of citizenship.ANY violation of policy or rules of the AISD, State Board of Education, AISD Student Handbook, or Martin High may be grounds for ineligibility, probation, or dismissal from the squad.Any cheerleader who QUITS or is REMOVED for not meeting her or his obligations will NOT be allowed to try out for next year’s squad. DSlide24
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to out-of-town games will be provided through the Athletic office.Transportation to and from in-town games will be provided by the school district.Transportation to and from activities (not games) will be the sole responsibility of the student’s parents if deemed necessary by the Coach and Athletic Coordinator.The school is not responsible for any expenses incurred by parents who provide transportation.
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THE END
Questions?Make sure you signed in and received a tryout packet, one per cheerleader.Have a good night and thank you for coming.Sarah Spurrier’s email: sspurrie@aisd.net GO WARRIORS!