Magruder High School JV & Varsity Cheerleading Tryouts

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1 Magruder High School JV & Varsity Cheerleading Tryouts Athletic Director Mr. Karl Heimbach Coaches Mrs. Kimberly Lechlider, Ms. Elisia Rivera & Ms. Jessica Able See our website at Magruderathletics.org Please bring the forms listed below to the first clinic: o Current Physical Form (Must be within the last year) (Can be downloaded from the Magruder Athletics Webpage and/or the MCPS Website) o Personal Information Sheet o 3 Teacher Recommendations from academic classes (i.e. math, English, sciences, ect ) o 1 Administrator Recommendation o Current Grade Verification Form o Magruder Student-Parent Handbook Contract (Can be downloaded from the Magruder Athletics Webpage) o White Medical Card (This must be handed in or your cannot participate in clinics)

2 Dear candidate and parents, The following information has been prepared to acquaint you with the Magruder High School Cheerleading Program. As you and your child consider becoming involved with cheerleading it is VERY IMPORTANT that you both become completely familiar with the tryout procedures, the expectations and obligations, and the physical demands of being a member of the cheerleading squad. Please give serious attention to all the aspects of the Magruder cheerleading program and the individual commitment BEFORE signing the attached parent permission slip. It is important that you understand exactly what is expected if you are selected as a member. Please do not tryout if you cannot willingly abide by each of the items discussed. Cheerleading has many values to offer. Well-trained cheerleaders have tremendous influence on the school spirit and sportsmanship of a school. We are glad that you are interested in becoming a part of the Magruder Cheerleaders. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Good Luck to everyone trying out! Sincerely, Varsity Head Coach - Kimberly Lechlider c) (240) Magrudercheer@gmail.com Varsity Coach Elisia Rivera c) (240) JV Coach Jessica Able c) (301) Magruderhscheer@gmail.com PARENT MEETING: Monday, May 11 at 6:00 pm. Mandatory for all new cheerleading parents. CLINICS: Males Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14 4:30-6:30 Females Monday, May 11 4:30-6:30 (dance & jumps) Tuesday, May 12 4:30-6:30 (cheer & review) Wednesday, May 13 4:30-6:30 (chants & review) Thursday, May 14 4:30-6:30 (review & mock tryouts) TRYOUTS: Friday, May 15 Begin at 4:00 Forms and Permission Slips All forms will be turned into the athletic director after tryouts. Those students who do not make the cheerleading teams will be able to use the forms again if they tryout for poms or another athletic team in the fall. Medical cards and transportation release forms will be distributed to those students who make the junior varsity or varsity squads.

3 Clinics and Tryouts Clinics are not mandatory, but show a commitment and desire to be on the team. You are responsible for knowing all the required material at tryouts. Listen to all instructions of the instructors and coaches. This is a time to learn, not socialize. Please take clinics and tryouts seriously. All applicants are expected to be prompt and dressed appropriately for clinics as well as for tryouts. At tryouts, it is suggested that you wear blue shorts and a white shirt. Jewelry should be removed, hair is up and nails should be sport short. Neatness counts!!! Attendance is mandatory on the day of tryouts. You must attend the entire day of school in order to tryout. If you are in a physical education call, you must continue to participate in PE classes during the week of clinics and tryouts. If you do not participate in PE class and/or are absent from school on the day of tryouts, you will not be allowed to participate in cheerleading either. Schedule In order to cheer for the fall season, you must be present at 9 of the 12 days of summer practices, which begin August 12 th. The first day of school is on Monday, August 31 st. Please note the enclosed example of practice/games schedules. The cheerleaders support a lot of activities and you will be expected to be at all practices and sporting events. Academics School academics come first! All athletes must maintain their academic eligibility at all times. Please consider your ability to keep up with grades, homework, ect. While maintaining the demanding and timeconsuming schedule associated with cheerleading. In order to comply with gender equity requirements, our cheerleaders must cover several sports in each season; plus varsity cheerleaders must also cover playoff games and state tournaments. Be sure you will be able to handle the numerous hours involved in the cheerleading program without jeopardizing academic standing. Other Extra-Curricular Activities Magruder Cheerleading must have FIRST PRIORITY in your extra-curricular activity schedule. If you have obligations such as outside employment, music or dance lessons, other athletic practices, or club practices, ect., Magruder practices and performances must be scheduled first. Driver Ed., SAT Prep classes and other school activities must be scheduled after practices and games. Commitment Dedication to cheerleading is extremely important. We are looking for respectful and respected students who demonstrate their loyalty to the team and to Magruder by their actions on and off the playing field. Once the squad is selected, a cheerleader must cheer for the season(s) committed to. If a cheerleader quits before the end of the season, he/she will not be allowed to try out for any other spirit group the next school year.

4 Financial Obligations Financial demands must be considered before trying out for cheerleading. We are not permitted to use money from fundraisers for any personal items. No one will be excluded because of financial problems as long as the squad member actively participates in fundraisers. If a financial problem does arise, it will be strictly confidential. A payment plan can be worked out. School policy does not allow students to tryout for cheerleading if an outstanding balance is owed for activities participated in during the previous year. Possible expenses are listed on the attached sheet. Criteria for Competition and Earning a Varsity Letter VARSITY CHEERLEADERS ONLY: The competition squad will be determined in the beginning of the season. Ability as well as dedication to the squad will determine who is on the competition squad. In order to compete in the county competition, you must be on the fall varsity cheerleading squad. The county cheerleading competition will be held on Saturday, November 14 th. Those varsity cheerleaders who complete the season(s) that are determined at tryouts will be eligible to receive a varsity letter. The varsity cheerleader must follow all MCPS and Magruder High School rules, participate in a majority of the events that the squad cheers for and be academically eligible during the entire cheerleading season. Determination of the squads The coaches will decide the number of members on each squad. Freshman cannot tryout for the varsity squad. You have the option of trying out for each season for example, if you are interested in playing a winter sport (like basketball), you may sign up to cheer only fall. Season preferences will be established the week of clinics. Judging System The following system is the basis on which each applicant will be judged. Each applicant will be judged on a scale of 1 thru 5 with 5 being the highest rating. Judges will be knowledgeable cheerleading judges. During the tryouts, applicants will be judged on the standards of the score sheet. There will also be points given for teacher recommendations, clinic attitude and overall attitude. NOTE: According to MCPS regulations, the coach as the final approval of the selection of the squad. The confidential scores of the judges are considered a recommendation. Therefore, the coaches reserve the right to consider teacher references, impression of candidate s work ethic, and overall disposition during clinics and previous cheer seasons when making the final selection. Regardless of the judges scores, the coaches will make the final decision.

5 Tryout Tips SMILE! It s the easiest way to get points. BE ENTHUSIASTIC! You should look like you are having fun. HAVE CONFIDENCE! You have as good of a chance as anyone else. ATTEMPT EVERYTHING! You won t receive any points for an unattempted dance or skill; just trying will earn some points. DRESS PROPERLY! Wear tennis shoes, socks, shorts, and T-shirt. For safety reasons, be sure to tie long hair back and please do not wear jewelry. GOOD LUCK! Keep a good attitude. If you don t succeed at first, try again! POSSIBLE EXPENCES The following is a list of cheerleading supplies that you will be responsible for purchasing if you make the cheerleading squad. Next to each item is a rough estimate of the coast of each one. A final cost will be given to each cheerleader at the time of purchasing each item. This list is not fully comprehensive, but just a quick overview of what you can expect. Timelines and actual prices will be distributed before ordering. *= Mandatory Item Cheer Supply Estimated Amount Shoes* $50 Poms* $22 Boycut Briefs* $15 Bodysuit* $20 - JV gets a white and a navy (2) - V gets a navy (1) Custom Bodysuit* (Purchased by Varsity Only) $55 Yoga Pants $15 Windbreaker Jacket $50 Nylon Warm up Suit* (Purchased by Varsity) $50 Cheer bag $50 Team Cheer Camp (Overnight) (Optional) $350 Shorts/t-shirts for camp and practice (some $100 required) Dates to Remember If you are selected to be a cheerleader, the following are a preliminary list of dates what you may want to keep open! Tuesday, May 19 th July August 12 4:30-6:30 p.m. general meeting, if going to camp, $50 camp deposit due NCA overnight camp at UMBC (We will have practice before we go) Fall Practices Begin

6 PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET ***Due on or before Monday, May 11 th *** Please fill out all of the following information clearly and completely. We MUST be able to read your writing. Thank you! Cheerleader Name: Home phone: Cheerleader cell phone: address: Father s Name: Mother s Name: Contact # and Contact # and Squad trying out for: JV VARSITY BOTH Previous cheer experience: Current grade level: GPA from most current report card: School you currently attend: I,, have read and understood the material in the Magruder High School Cheerleading Tryout Packet. Sign: Date: Parental Consent I, the parent/guardian of the above mentioned student, have also read the material in the Magruder High School Cheerleading Tryout Packet. I give permission for my child to participate fully in this tryout. I understand that the school and coaches will take every reasonable precaution to prevent accidents, but that MCPS, Magruder High School administration and anyone else in the Magruder athletic department will not be responsible if any accidents occur. In case of an emergency, I can be reached at Sign: Date:

7 Teacher Recommendation #1 Dear Fellow Teacher, Your student,, is trying out for the cheerleading squad at Magruder High School. In order to be a positive member of a spirit group one must display enthusiasm, self-discipline, cooperation, reliability and respect for peers and adults. We are looking for respectful and respected students to represent Magruder on the cheerleading squads. Please sign at the bottom of this form and feel free to make any remarks you feel we need to know. Your comments will be kept confidential. Your recommendation is important and will be taken into consideration when the squad is selected. You may return this either by putting it in the cheerleading mailbox at Magruder or sending it via the pony to Kimberly Lechlider at Brown Station Elementary School by Monday, May 11 th. Thank you! Sincerely, Kimberly Lechlider, Varsity Head Coach Elisia Rivera, Varsity Coach Jessica Able, JV Coach Subject you teach this student: I support the student s interest and feel that she/he will be an asset to the squad. Sign: Date: On time to class: Always Often Rarely Never Attends school daily: Always Often Rarely Never Turns in assignments: Always Often Rarely Never Respectful to others: Always Often Rarely Never Comments:

8 Teacher Recommendation #2 Dear Fellow Teacher, Your student,, is trying out for the cheerleading squad at Magruder High School. In order to be a positive member of a spirit group one must display enthusiasm, self-discipline, cooperation, reliability and respect for peers and adults. We are looking for respectful and respected students to represent Magruder on the cheerleading squads. Please sign at the bottom of this form and feel free to make any remarks you feel we need to know. Your comments will be kept confidential. Your recommendation is important and will be taken into consideration when the squad is selected. You may return this either by putting it in the cheerleading mailbox at Magruder or sending it via the pony to Kimberly Lechlider at Brown Station Elementary School by Monday, May 11 th. Thank you! Sincerely, Kimberly Lechlider, Varsity Head Coach Elisia Rivera, Varsity Coach Jessica Able, JV Coach Subject you teach this student: I support the student s interest and feel that she/he will be an asset to the squad. Sign: Date: On time to class: Always Often Rarely Never Attends school daily: Always Often Rarely Never Turns in assignments: Always Often Rarely Never Respectful to others: Always Often Rarely Never Comments:

9 Teacher Recommendation #3 Dear Fellow Teacher, Your student,, is trying out for the cheerleading squad at Magruder High School. In order to be a positive member of a spirit group one must display enthusiasm, self-discipline, cooperation, reliability and respect for peers and adults. We are looking for respectful and respected students to represent Magruder on the cheerleading squads. Please sign at the bottom of this form and feel free to make any remarks you feel we need to know. Your comments will be kept confidential. Your recommendation is important and will be taken into consideration when the squad is selected. You may return this either by putting it in the cheerleading mailbox at Magruder or sending it via the pony to Kimberly Lechlider at Brown Station Elementary School by Monday, May 11 th. Thank you! Sincerely, Kimberly Lechlider, Varsity Head Coach Elisia Rivera, Varsity Coach Jessica Able, JV Coach Subject you teach this student: I support the student s interest and feel that she/he will be an asset to the squad. Sign: Date: On time to class: Always Often Rarely Never Attends school daily: Always Often Rarely Never Turns in assignments: Always Often Rarely Never Respectful to others: Always Often Rarely Never Comments:

10 Administrative Recommendation Student Name: Grade: This student is trying out to become a member of the Magruder Cheerleading program. If selected, this student will represent Maguder in and out of uniform. Therefore, we wish to be aware of any administrative disciplinary action that has been taken place in the past year regarding this student. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. No Disciplinary Action Disciplinary Action/Date: Administrator Signature: Date: