Byron Nelson High School Cheer Tryout Meeting

Amie Tennyson Becky Spasic atennyson@nisdtx.org Becky Spasic bspasic@nisdtx.org

Requirements Application turned in by February 28, 2016 Paperwork (physical, AP recommendation form, etc.) turned in by February 28, 2016 Understand and agree to NISD constitution and BNHS Cheer requirements Learn NCA tryout material from the Bobcat Cheer Website. Attend mock tryouts and tryouts

Paperwork Candidates must turn in the following items by the first day of practice on February 28th: Medical Release Form signed by the parent/guardian Pledge stating that he/she agrees to the terms and expectations of a cheerleader Constitution signed by both the candidate and parent/guardian 4th six weeks report card AP Recommendation Form

Practices/Mock Tryouts Dates: March 1st & 9th Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM Practice (March 1st): Cheer skills/techniques & open gym Wear t-shirt, shorts, pony tail, cheer shoes Mock (March 9th): Run through the tryout process Wear plain white t-shirt, black shorts, pony tail, and cheer shoes *Parents & Friends are not allowed to watch. *Phones must be turned off. Parents and friends are not allowed at tryout clinics, phones must be off, review of material not teaching material

Mascot Tryout Agenda: Use the practice/mock dates to practice a two minute routine for tryouts. You may use flags, mega phones, two cheerleaders that are trying out and any other props you bring from home including music. Parents and friends are not allowed at tryout clinics, phones must be off, review of material not teaching material

Tryouts Date: Friday, March 10 at BNHS Time: Varsity/JV: 4:30 - until dismissed Freshman: 4:45- until dismissed Cheer Attire: Plain white t-shirt, black shorts, pony tail, and cheer shoes Mascot Attire: Plain white t-shirt, black shorts, mascot uniform * Bring MP3 with your music on it! Bring: Water and a snack No cellphones until all tryouts are complete No parents, friends, or family in the building Must stay in case of a tie, no parents allowed in the building, bring snacks

Did I Make It?! Results will be posted in alphabetical order on the BNHS cheer web page as soon as the building and parking lot are cleared.

Community/School Events Fundraisers/Community Service BNHS Cheer Cheer Camp Summer Practice Community/School Events School Practices Pep Rallies Football Games Volleyball Games Competition Team Basketball Games Fundraisers/Community Service

per district policy 20 min late = absence Absences Tardy: 3 tardies will result in 1 unexcused absence Work and competitive cheer are not excused absences. Unexcused Event/Practice: Benched from next performance Benched from next 2 performances May be removal from squad Removal per district policy 20 min late = absence

Expectations Be on time (no excuses for being late - times are a requirement not a suggestion) Be respectful Do not talk back to coaches or captains Do not talk down to other squad members or teammates Be prepared for practice Correct clothes Shoes on Hair up Be Spirited at all times in practice and performance

Grades Cheer class grade will be given based on participation in practice, punctuality, and wearing the correct practice clothes, etc. It is expected that all cheerleaders will pass all classes each six weeks. Per UIL, a cheerleader becomes ineligible for 3 weeks if any classes are not passed for a six weeks period. If a cheerleader becomes academically ineligible 2 times in 1 cheer year (tryout to tryout), they are removed from the team.

Approximate Cost Camp- $400 Uniforms, booster club dues, etc.- $600 An optional fundraiser will be offered to raise up to $400 for camp.

Point System 10 Points- 1 week suspension 15 Points- 2 week suspension 30 Points- Removal from squad *5 Positive Action Points=1 Negative Action Point *NISD Extracurricular Code of Conduct applies

What’s next? Made it meeting Uniform fitting Spring Practices Monday, March 20th 2017, 6:30PM BNHS Lecture Hall $400 due for camp Uniform fitting Thursday, March 23rd 2017, 6-8PM BNHS Cheer Gym Spring Practices Thursdays starting on April 6th 5:30-7:00 PM- BNHS Cheer Gym All balances must be settled by May 1st Summer Practice starts July 24th! Vacations, work, and competitive cheer are not excused absences. Cheer Camp July 31st – August 3rd at the Hilton Rockwall Lake