1. Blue Valley Southwest
Cheer Tryouts

2. Laura Williamson– Head Coach Morgan Styer – Assistant Coach
Coaching Staff

3. Academic Guidelines set by KSHSAA & Blue Valley School District
Must pass 5 new subjects the preceding semester and be enrolled in 5 new subjects during the semesters of participation.
Must have a 2.0 GPA and maintain that minimum GPA during each quarter of participation. Failure to maintain that GPA will result in probation.
Weekly grade checks could result in missed games/activities to concentrate on academics.
Academic Guidelines set by KSHSAA & Blue Valley School District

4. Southwest Cheer Squads
Varsity Squad
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors; numbers will vary
Varsity Boys Soccer, Football, Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball (home & away)
Junior Varsity Squad
Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors; numbers will vary
JV Soccer, JV Football, JV Boys & Girls Basketball (home games only); Varsity Football (home)
C/D Team Soccer, Freshman Football, Freshman Boys & Girls Basketball (home games only)
**A freshman squad may be added depending on numbers
Southwest Cheer Squads

5. ALL Southwest Cheer Squads
Attend summer camp
Perform in the Southwest Showcase and KSHSAA Game Day State Competition
Sign painting for home games, roughly once/week
Monthly Community Service
Fundraising
Team Building Events
ALL Southwest Cheer Squads

6. Co-Curricular Activity
Cheer class is held during the 1st semester only, 7th Hour.
Cheerleaders receive a “K” – elective credit only – for class. New this year, the class will be for a grade instead of Pass/Fail.
Class takes the place of most outside practice. There will be additional practices called as needed for upcoming events, such as competition.
Class is led by coaches and captains. It is a structured practice with warm ups and stretches, followed by work on performances (routines, techniques, cheers, stunting, as applicable)
Co-Curricular Activity

7. Summer Commitments Summer Practices Summer Fundraisers TBA
Tentatively May 22 – June 5; times and locations TBA
Summer Fundraisers TBA
SUMMER CHEER CAMP:
Cheer Camp: June 6-9
Kansas Wesleyan University – Salina, KS
Summer Commitments

8. Cheer Financial Obligations
New Member Total - $1,285
Nfiniti - $105
Spandex shorts – $20
Leggings – $50
Racerback tank – $35
Varsity - $800
1 pink bow - $10
1 white bow - $10
1 black sparkly bow - $15
1 comp sparkly/rhinestone bow - $25
Pompons – $45
Team backpack – $55
Team fleece jacket – $110
Sublimated skort uniform – $90
Team uniform – $175
Gloves & Ear warmer Set – $25
Gray running shorts – $25
Tribal running shorts - $25
White body liner - $25
Rain jacket - $85
Cheer shoes - $80
Other - $50
Black Sports Bra - $25
Comfort colors t-shirt- $25
Name bow & sparkly bow - $30
Camp & Bus - $300
$300
** Misc. throughout Year **
Choreography & Music - $
Sweetheart shirts (2) - ~$30 total
Returning Member Total - $690   
Varsity - $340
Team backpack – $ 55
** Note: Listed items and cost are estimates and may change **
Cheer Financial Obligations

9. Payment Information Returning Member Payment Total - $690
$230 – due at new team meeting on April 12
$230 – due at uniform fitting on April 26
Remaining $230 due at 1st team practice on May 22
New Member Payment Total - $1,285
$450 – due at new team meeting on April 12
$450 – due at uniform fitting on April 26
Remaining $385 due at 1st team practice on May 22
Payment Information

10. Team Meeting & Uniform Sizing
New Team Meeting
April 12 at 7 pm – Fixed Forum
First payment due at this time
Uniform Fitting
April 26 at 3:30 pm – Fixed Forum
Second payment due at this time
Team Meeting & Uniform Sizing

11. Blue Valley Academy Gymnasium 7500 West 149th , Overland Park, KS
Cheer Clinic – April 3 & 4
CLINIC: wear any t-shirt and shorts that are green, black, white or grey; hair all up with white bow; cheer shoes
Monday, April 3 (Mandatory)
Mandatory 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, April 4 (Optional)
Optional 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Cheer Tryout– April 7
TRYOUT: Fitted white t-shirt; black shorts; hair all up, white bow
Friday, April 7
Check-in 3:30
Try Outs 4:00
Friday night, April 7
squad list posted online
TRYOUTS

12. Selection Criteria 30% Teacher Recommendations 70% Judges Scores
7 teacher recommendations from their current school year.
4 of the recommendations must come from teachers in the core academic areas (science, math, social studies, English, and/or world language).
Returning members will have Coach Williamson fill out 1 recommendation form
All recs will be destroyed to ensure teacher confidentiality.
70% Judges Scores
There will be a panel of judges selected from the following areas:
Cheer instructors from recognized associations
Cheerleaders from colleges, universities, or professional sports
Cheerleader coaches from other schools
Alumni cheerleaders
Selection Criteria

13. Teacher Recommendations
Form was revised by district coaches and administrators to be consistent between all 5 high schools.
Complete teacher recommendation packet and turn their forms into their teachers at school.
Forms are delivered to all teachers at all schools. Teachers will complete the rec forms and return to a manila envelope in the office at BVSW and Aubry Bend. Coaches will collect these envelopes:
Thursday, April 6 at 3:30pm
Any forms not turned in will not count for the candidate’s score.
Returning spirit squad members must have Coach Williamson complete a recommendation. It will count for the full 30%.
Teacher Recommendations

14. Teacher Recommendation Form
Returning Spirit Members:
Coach Williamson
New Candidates:
*1-4 ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science, World Languages
*5-7 Electives
*Must be current school year teachers
Teacher Recommendation Form

15. Ballots consistent between all 5 Blue Valley high schools.
Cheer Skills
Entrance
Jumps
(1 toe touch and 1 optional jump)
Cheer
Chant
Dance
Tumbling
(optional, will earn bonus points)
Skill Evaluation

16. Sample Tryout Results

17. If you have any questions/concerns, please contact Coach Williamson at LWilliamson@BlueValleyK12.org
Contact Information

18. GO TIMBERWOLVES!! Open Questions Blue Valley Southwest Cheer
Thank you for being here!
We appreciate your interest in
Blue Valley Southwest
Cheer
GO TIMBERWOLVES!!
Open Questions