1. Don’t forget to sign in!!! Please include your name and your e-mail address.

2. Competition Coach: Hannah Miller Football Coach/Assistant: Kristin Keith

3. Clinic will be held April 11- 13 from 4:30 – 6:15 All participants must be dressed, in the gym, prepared and ready to learn by 4:30! PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL TRY-OUT DATES! Cheerleaders will receive a video the week before tryouts with the cheer and dance. They will learn this at home and we will review during the try out clinic. A COMPLETE and up-to-date physical must be on file. Clinic is closed to ALL spectators.

4. Good Attitude Jumps (Toe Touch, Hurdler, Pike, etc…) Dance (timing, coordination and precise motions) Cheer- spirit, voice projection and motions- solid arm movements (stiff and precise) Tumbling- must have a back handspring to tryout. Advanced skills will be assessed and given additional points on the score sheet. Rubrics are provided as a guide to success!!!

5. April 11- Judging on 2 jumps, standing and running tumbling April 12– Judging on stunting April 13– Judging on cheer and dance All participants must wear white shirt and black shorts with NO writing Dismissal time depends on their number for tryouts. Results will be posted on the SFMS Cheer website by 8:30 p.m. on April 13. http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/21225 Tryouts are closed to ALL spectators

6. Judges – non-SFMS coaches Keep in mind candidates will also be judged throughout the clinic on attitude, punctuality, cooperation, respect for authority, willingness to learn and ability to learn material quickly. The coaches will observe behavior during these three days to make decisions about squad placement. Coaches also take into consideration the feedback given to us through the candidates’ teacher recommendations.

7. Attend all choreography sessions. Participate in all community service activities. Maintain high academic standards. Participate in all pre/post-game activities and preparations. Attend and be on time to all games, practices and competitions. Participate in all playoff games.

8. The cost for the season is approximately $1,000 Split into 3 payments (1 st payment due on May 9) $100.00 is refundable upon completing the booster club fundraising. Fees will be discussed in detail on May 9. IncludesDoes not include: Practice wear & competition wear (~$480) Choreography ($115) Routine Music ($43) Monthly gym fees ($225) booster club fundraiser ($100) Transportation fee ($25) Pre-game meals Competition gifts Spirit wear Misc. items

9. DateTimeLocationReason May 95:30pmCoach Miller’s room 451 Parent Meeting and first season payment. Tuesday May 10 4:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Coach Miller’s Room 451 Sizing for camp clothes and uniforms and team goal setting Tuesdays May 31 –July 19 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Twisters 2395 Pendley Rd. Cumming, GA 30041 Conditioning for stunts, stamina and tumbling Wednesday: June 8 June 22 July 13 July 27 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. SFMS Gym Conditioning for stunts and stamina and tumbling July 19-21 TBATwisters 2395 Pendley Rd. Cumming, GA 30041 Choreography

10. When school starts in August, weekly practices will be as follows:

11. Picking the team is like putting together pieces of a puzzle. Just because you have made the team in the past does not guarantee you a spot this year. Everyone must show up and work hard at try-outs!!!

12. Both athlete and parent MUST understand the time involved on this team: summer practice, after school practice, games and competitions. Areas for parental involvement: Frequent email updates Parent meetings (as needed) Summer events: bonding activities, community service Season events: Locker decorations, games, competitions, various committees, etc. Car pools Fundraisers (athletic booster and cheerleader’s)

13. contact Hannah Miller or Kristin Keith hmiller@forsyth.k12.ga.us kkeith@forsyth.k12.ga.us