Saginaw High School Cheerleading Principal Dr. Priddy

CHEERLEADING CONTACTS ADMINISTRATOR FOR CHEERLEADING Sigma House Principal, Jeff Smith SHS Cheer Website

Cheerleading Coaches Varsity Coach Lea Cochrane JV Coach Tara Carter Freshmen Coach

SAGINAW CHEERLEADING WHAT TO EXPECT YEARLY TIME COMMITMENT AND YEARLY EXPENSES YEARLY TIME COMMITMENT AND YEARLY EXPENSES BOOSTER CLUB AND CHEERLEADER/PARENT ACTIVITY BOOSTER CLUB AND CHEERLEADER/PARENT ACTIVITY CHEERLEADING CLASS REQUIREMENTS CHEERLEADING CLASS REQUIREMENTS TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

TIME COMMITMENT MANDATORY WEEKLY PRACTICES BEGINNING March 26 th – Summer (depending on team) check cheer website calendar for times MANDATORY WEEKLY PRACTICES BEGINNING March 26 th – Summer (depending on team) check cheer website calendar for times Fundraisers to be determined Fundraisers to be determined Sign Painting For Pep Rallies Sign Painting For Pep Rallies NCA SUMMER TWU in Denton Fri. July 18th-Mon. July 21st (for Competition Team & Team Captains ONLY) NCA SUMMER TWU in Denton Fri. July 18th-Mon. July 21st (for Competition Team & Team Captains ONLY) Two Day SHS for ALL Teams July 28 th & July 29th, 2014 (1-4 pm) Two Day SHS for ALL Teams July 28 th & July 29th, 2014 (1-4 pm) Vacation Mid June Through Mid July-EXCEPT FOR COMP TEAM Vacation Mid June Through Mid July-EXCEPT FOR COMP TEAM Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Playoff games and any other sports the Coaches deem necessary Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Playoff games and any other sports the Coaches deem necessary Local, Regional AND/OR National Cheerleading Competitions For Competition Team Local, Regional AND/OR National Cheerleading Competitions For Competition Team

SUMMER CAMP

ESTIMATE OF INITIAL CHEERLEADING EXPENSES CAMP (comp team & team captains) approx. $320, CAMPWEAR approx. $ (less if not on Comp team or team captain) WARM UPS – approx. $240 (if on comp) approx. $60 (if not on comp) BLOOMERS - approx. $40 CHEER TENNIS SHOES – approx. $75 BAG – approx. $60 LEGGINGS, UNDERLINER, JERSEY– approx. $135 See next slide for Uniforms…..also on cheer website.

ESTIMATE OF INITIAL CHEERLEADING EXPENSES ALL prices based on rates- prices for new uniforms could change. *used prices are approximate* Varsity Uniforms: White Rider: Used $83.00 New $ Red Saginaw: Used $ New $ Gold Saginaw: Used $ New $ Jacket for Gold Saginaw: Used $78.00 New $ JV Uniforms: Red Saginaw Shell only: Used $60.00 New $ White Riders Uniform: Used $100.00New $ Red Riders Uniform: Used $95.00New $ Jacket for Red Riders: Used $60.00New $ Freshmen Uniforms: Red Saginaw Uniform: Used $73.00New $ Red Riders Shell only: Used$58.00New $ Superman Uniform: Used $100.00New $ Jacket for Superman: Used $65.00New $ Cont … 5:00-6:30pm, March 27, 2014 the Uniform Swap will be in the Cheer gym …bring your used uniforms and your cash/checkbook!!!

SUMMER CAMP AND CAMPWEAR NCA TWU July 18 th -21 st (comp team only & team captains) NCA TWU July 18 th -21 st (comp team only & team captains) Two Day SHS for ALL teams July 28th & 29th (1-4pm) Two Day SHS for ALL teams July 28th & 29th (1-4pm) THREE CAMP T-SHIRTS and SHORTS THREE CAMP T-SHIRTS and SHORTS TENNIS SHOES TENNIS SHOES SNACKS SNACKS SOUVENIRS SOUVENIRS

FOOTBALL SEASON

SPIRIT EXPENSES CANDY FOR WEEKLY SPIRIT STICKS CANDY FOR WEEKLY SPIRIT STICKS PROPS FOR PEP RALLIES PROPS FOR PEP RALLIES DRESS UP GEAR FOR PEP RALLIES DRESS UP GEAR FOR PEP RALLIES VARSITY – DECORATIONS FOR LOCKERS AND FOR SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS HOUSES ( Booster Club cannot buy these supplies unless they are purchased for the cheer program. ) VARSITY – DECORATIONS FOR LOCKERS AND FOR SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS HOUSES ( Booster Club cannot buy these supplies unless they are purchased for the cheer program. )

Basketball Season DECORATIONS FOR SPECIAL GAMES DECORATIONS FOR SPECIAL GAMES CHEER MOST HOME GAMES CHEER MOST HOME GAMES NO CHEERING DURING HOLIDAYS FOR BASKETBALL GAMES NO CHEERING DURING HOLIDAYS FOR BASKETBALL GAMES ALL CHEERLEADERS MAY TRAVEL FOR PLAY-OFF GAMES ALL CHEERLEADERS MAY TRAVEL FOR PLAY-OFF GAMES SIGN PAINTING FOR GAMES SIGN PAINTING FOR GAMES

COMPETITION TEAM Tryouts May 13 th -15 th 4:30-5:30pm in SHS Cheer gym (closed to public) Tryouts May 13 th -15 th 4:30-5:30pm in SHS Cheer gym (closed to public) Tryout Requirements: Tryout Requirements: Standing back-handspring (no spot) Standing back-handspring (no spot) Running tumbling pass (no spot) Running tumbling pass (no spot) Double Toe Double Toe Special practices (some possibly on Saturdays) Special practices (some possibly on Saturdays) Summer tumbling sessions required at additional cost Summer tumbling sessions required at additional cost Summer stunting sessions with cheer coach Summer stunting sessions with cheer coach

COMPETITION TEAM Must attend NCA Camp at TWU in Denton, July 18th-21st, 2014 (competition team & team captains only) Must attend NCA Camp at TWU in Denton, July 18th-21st, 2014 (competition team & team captains only) Hand-selected NCA Staff, certified in skills training Hand-selected NCA Staff, certified in skills training Indoor facilities with mats Indoor facilities with mats All American tryouts and National Bids are offered. All American tryouts and National Bids are offered. Coaches training Coaches training Local/Regional Competitions (possibility) Local/Regional Competitions (possibility) National Competitions (possibility) National Competitions (possibility)

EM-S ISD ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT POLICIES as it pertains to SHS COMPETITION CHEER TEAM 1. Uniform- Competitions/Performances A. Each team member is to be dressed the same while competing 2. Student actions that can result in dismissal or suspension from the team. A. Drugs- use of drugs by a student/athlete or being where drugs are being used can result in dismissal or suspension from the team. B. Alcohol- use of alcohol by a student/athlete can result in dismissal or suspension from the team. C. Being disrespectful to coaches and failure to follow coaches’ instructions during practices or performances can result in dismissal from team or suspension from a competition. D. Excessive absences from practice or school can result in dismissal or suspension from team. E. Any actions that a student/athlete commits that are detrimental to the team can result in dismissal or suspension from the team. This will be a decision made by the athletic director, campus coordinator, and the head coach that is involved.

Cont…EM-S ISD ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT POLICIES as it pertains to SHS COMPETITION CHEER TEAM 3. General regulations- may result in punishment if not adhered to A. If a student/athlete must miss a competition, performance or practice, a member of the coaching staff should be informed ahead of time or immediately, whichever is appropriate to the situation. B. If a student/athlete is injured he/she should see a trainer before leaving their event or campus. C. Student/athletes should be on time for meetings, practices, performances and competitions. Tardiness of 3 or more instances will remove the cheerleader from one or more competitions. 4. Tryout Requirements- Standing Back handspring Double toe Running tumbling pass *Any other incidents will be deal with cases by case at the discretion of the coaches.*

COMPETITION EXPENSES TRAVEL$ $ (More if charter bus or plane) HOTEL$50.00-$150.00MEALS$70.00-$ ENTRY FEES $25.00-$150.00EXTRAACTIVITY$50.00-$250.00

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS COMPETITION TEAM ELECTED CHEERLEADERS MUST ENROLL IN FALL SEMESTER OF GYMASTICS FOR CHEERLEADERS. You will receive a half credit of PE for the Fall semester only. If you CHOOSE to stay in the class the Spring semester you will receive an elective half credit. ELECTED CHEERLEADERS MUST ENROLL IN FALL SEMESTER OF GYMASTICS FOR CHEERLEADERS. You will receive a half credit of PE for the Fall semester only. If you CHOOSE to stay in the class the Spring semester you will receive an elective half credit. COUNSELORS WILL ASSIST YOU WITH SCHEDULING COUNSELORS WILL ASSIST YOU WITH SCHEDULING See SHS Competition Cheer Team Expectations in this presentation and on the cheer website. See SHS Competition Cheer Team Expectations in this presentation and on the cheer website.

BOOSTER CLUB ACTIVITIES Concession stand duty is strongly encouraged/recommended for each cheerleader and their parent during the regular football season and play-off season. If not, you will not have money for the annual cheer awards reception/banquet or scholarships for your children. Concession stand duty is strongly encouraged/recommended for each cheerleader and their parent during the regular football season and play-off season. If not, you will not have money for the annual cheer awards reception/banquet or scholarships for your children. Fundraising activities to offset competition, banquet, and scholarship expenses. Fundraising activities to offset competition, banquet, and scholarship expenses. Monthly Meetings Monthly Meetings

TRYOUTS

Tryout Material A copy of the Cheer words will be provided when the clinic begins.

Cheer Clinic for Tryouts Tuesday, March 18 th 4:30 – 6:30 pm Tuesday, March 18 th 4:30 – 6:30 pm Wednesday, March 19 th 4:30 – 6:30 pm Wednesday, March 19 th 4:30 – 6:30 pm Thursday, March 20 th 4:30 – 6:30 pm Thursday, March 20 th 4:30 – 6:30 pm All Practices will be held in the Saginaw High School Cheer and Dance Gyms. All Practices will be held in the Saginaw High School Cheer and Dance Gyms. Wear comfortable practice gear and tennis shoes. Wear comfortable practice gear and tennis shoes. NO Jewelry or long fingernails or nail polish NO Jewelry or long fingernails or nail polish Hair neatly pulled away from face in a ponytail Hair neatly pulled away from face in a ponytail

What to Wear to Tryouts White T-shirt – NO CHEER LOGOS (plain white T) White T-shirt – NO CHEER LOGOS (plain white T) Cardinal Red or Black shorts NO CHEER LOGOS Cardinal Red or Black shorts NO CHEER LOGOS Light weight tennis shoes Light weight tennis shoes No jewelry or nail polish No jewelry or nail polish Hair neatly pulled away from face in a ponytail Hair neatly pulled away from face in a ponytail

SHS Tryouts Friday, March 21st Friday, March 21st  Candidates arrive at 4:45pm  All candidates meet in dance gym to get numbers.  Bags and purses may be left with your parent/s or in the locker room. Cell phones are not allowed.  Do not bring anything to dance gym but your candidate number and yourself.

Parents Parents may wait in the cafeteria. Coaches, administrators, senior cheerleaders and candidates only are allowed in the gym/locker room areas. Parents may wait in the cafeteria. Coaches, administrators, senior cheerleaders and candidates only are allowed in the gym/locker room areas. Coaches/Senior cheerleaders will periodically inform you of approximate time expectations of completion. Coaches/Senior cheerleaders will periodically inform you of approximate time expectations of completion. Do not take your child away from school until call backs have been completed and a Coach has dismissed your child. Do not take your child away from school until call backs have been completed and a Coach has dismissed your child.

Tryout Process Candidates will be judged by accredited Judges, including the Varsity Coach. Coaches will choose the competition team. Candidates will be judged by accredited Judges, including the Varsity Coach. Coaches will choose the competition team. Administrators and Judges will view the tryout process. Administrators and Judges will view the tryout process. In the result of a tie, those candidates will be called back to break the tie. In the result of a tie, those candidates will be called back to break the tie. Once call backs are completed the candidates will be dismissed by the coaches. Once call backs are completed the candidates will be dismissed by the coaches.

What to Expect at Tryouts Selection order is made by random draw. Selection order is made by random draw. Candidates will enter for judges individually with any tumbling then complete 3 jumps…if no tumbling, then spirit. (All tumbling will be approved on Thurs 3/20 by the Coaches and will be expected to be thrown all year long). Candidates will enter for judges individually with any tumbling then complete 3 jumps…if no tumbling, then spirit. (All tumbling will be approved on Thurs 3/20 by the Coaches and will be expected to be thrown all year long). Candidates will then perform the dance and cheer in groups of three. Candidates will then perform the dance and cheer in groups of three. Candidates will wait in the locker room until dismissed by the Coaches. Candidates will wait in the locker room until dismissed by the Coaches.

After Tryouts All results will be posted on the Cheer website on Friday, March 21st after all the tryouts are completed. They will be posted by candidate number. All results will be posted on the Cheer website on Friday, March 21st after all the tryouts are completed. They will be posted by candidate number. Elected cheerleaders AND their parent/s will be expected to attend a MANDATORY SHS in room B115 on March 24th at 6:30pm. Elected cheerleaders AND their parent/s will be expected to attend a MANDATORY SHS in room B115 on March 24th at 6:30pm. An initial deposit of $ is required on March 24th and monthly payments of $ will be required until your balance is paid in full …CASH or MONEY ORDER ONLY PLEASE An initial deposit of $ is required on March 24th and monthly payments of $ will be required until your balance is paid in full …CASH or MONEY ORDER ONLY PLEASE

Good Luck to EVERYONE!!