NPHS PANTHER CHEERLEADE RS 2015/2016 Tryouts. Introductions Carly Adams, Dean of Activities Kristen Skaff, Cheer Advisor.

NPHS PANTHERCHEERLEAD

ERS2015/2016

Tryouts

Introductions

• Carly Adams, Dean of Activities• Kristen Skaff, Cheer Advisor

Purpose and Function• To provide positive leadership and spirit • To serve as role models • To develop as athletes• To develop leadership skills, moral character, and

a strong work ethic• To support NPHS athletic teams • To function as a TEAM

Major Requirements and Responsibilities

1. Minimum GPA of 2.0 (C average) to try out and at each grading period to remain eligible.

– Current members must have maintained a B or higher in Cheer for the 3rd quarter of 2015 to be eligible for tryouts.

Major Requirements and Responsibilities

2. Behavior: Cheerleaders must sign the CVUSD Co-Curricular Code and Contract

Major Requirements and Responsibilities

3. Physical Screening (due with packet)4. Accident/Injury Insurance5. Summer Workouts6. Uniform

Major Requirements and Responsibilities

7. Attendance• Enrollment in period 5 Cheer

required• Grades based on attendance and

participation in practices, games, and other events.

• A significant time commitment.

Major Requirements and Responsibilities

8. Safety/Appearance9. Performance

Major Requirements and Responsibilities

10.Parent Participation is critical for the success of this program!

11/12. Participation in other Sports and School Enrollment.

• Cheer is a Full Year Commitment• Please refer to consequences for

failing to remain committed throughout the entire school year.

• Some exceptions can and have been made for participation in a SPRING sport.

Organization (p.6)

*Squads are not guaranteed to reach maximum numbers, but will use the natural break in points to dictate size. As teams cannot exceed the maximum number, if a tie occurs at that number, neither applicant will be placed.

Tryout and Selection Process• Page 7 includes a breakdown of the required

paperwork for the tryout packet.

• The packet is due to Kathy Barker, Activities Secretary, by Friday, may 1st, 2015 by 4pm.– LATE PAPERWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

Required Paperwork (p.7)1. Current CVUSD Physical2. CVUSD Co-Curricular Code and Contract3. Acknowledgment and Assumption of Potential Risk

Form. 4. Copy of most recent semester/trimester Report Card

(For current NPHS students, it will be Quarter 3 Report Card, which we can access without a copy)

5. Signed Cheerleader Application (p. 17)6. Student/Parent Agreement (p. 18)7. Cost to Tryout is $20.00. This covers the cost of

judges and supplies. CASH ONLY. Must be submitted with other paperwork.

Tryout Process (p.7-9)

• 200 Total Points– 20 points for Academic/Disciplinary

Evaluation (see p.8 for details)– 180 points for tryout routine evaluation

• See sample “Cheer Program Tryout Totals” form on p.18

• Minimum Score of 130 points required in order to be eligible for team placement.

Tryout Process (p.7-9)• Routines are judged by 4 impartial

judges. • Provided that all 4 judges submit

scores, the lowest is dropped.

Tryout Process (p.7-9)

• Cheerleading Tryout Clinic • Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 and

Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 from 4:00 – 6:00pm in NPHS Girls Activities Room (GAR)

• NO VIDEOTAPING (INCLUDING CELL PHONES)

• The tryout process will be reviewed at these clinics.

Tryout Process (p.7-9)

• The Tryouts (5/28 and 5/29)• Student are judged by impartial

judges in four areas: Showmanship/Spirit, Cheer, Dance, and Jumps/Tumbling

• See Sample Judges Sheets on p. 12-17

Tryout Process (p.7-9)

• The Tryouts!• Day #1: Thursday, May 28th from

4:00-6:00pm– Cheer Portion

• Day #2: Friday, May 29th from 4:00-6:00pm– Dance Portion

Tryout Process (p.7-9)

• Required Tryout Attire:• White Top that is long enough to tuck in• Solid colored pair of shorts (black preferred)• Hair pulled up and off the face. Shoes should be

comfortable, athletic, and allow for safe participation

• No logos are allowed on shirts or shorts, and no identification of being a past cheerleader is allowed.

Tryout Process (p.7-9)• The final roster of placed applicants will be

posted on the front main office doors of the NPHS administrative offices and on the Cheer Website www.nphscheer.com. Team postings will be available by 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015.

Important Dates (2015-2016 Squads)

• 6/2: Mandatory Parent Meeting for Selected Squads @ 6pm, NPHS Library

• 6/3: New Cheerleader Meeting @ 3:00pm in D-31

• 6/4: Thursday, June 4th location TBD– Varsity - 2:00-3:00– JV - 3:00-4:00– Fresh - 4:00-5:00

Important Dates (2015-2016 Squads)

• Cheerleading Camps & Clinics:–USA Summer Camp @ California Lutheran University: August 6th – 9th –Youth Cheer Camp (Future Panther Cheerleaders): July 27th – 31st *All Teams

• Practice Information:–Summer Practices @ NPHS begin June 22nd and run Monday – Friday (times to be announced). Calendar will be given out at Post-Tryout Meeting

–“Dead period” July 1st – 26th

• School year practices:– Monday – Wednesday– 2:15 – 4:30

• Fall – Football, (1/week)• Winter– Basketball boys and girls, (2-3/week)• Spring – Baseball, Lacrosse, Volleyball

(1/week)• Additional events - rallies, fundraisers, etc. • www.nphscheer.com calendar

Important Dates (2015-2016 Squads)

Financial Information• Refer to packet for estimated costs. Updated cost

breakdowns for each item available at post-tryout meetings.

• Fundraising available to help reduce the cost of cheer camp.

• Fundraisers throughout the year help to cover additional costs not covered by parent donation.

Parent Participation• We need you!!!!!! • Boosters meet once a month.• Please consider a position on the Board • Elections held @ post-tryout parent meeting• Information on each position found under the

tryouts tab on www.nphscheer.com

Questions?• Website: www.nphscheer.com

• Email:• Kristen Skaff (Advisor)

– [email protected]

• Carly Adams (Dean of Activities) – [email protected]

• Kathy Barker (Activities Secretary)– [email protected]