1. AHS Cheerleading Tryout Meeting
February 8th , 2017
Or February 9th 2017

2. You must complete the online form found at:
Thank you for coming!
Make sure you have signed in!! You MUST sign in!
All tryout forms are due no later than 4:00pm on February 17!!! Turn in to Kelly Kendlehart in J206 (Fine Arts Office)
You must complete the online form found at:

3. Purpose
The primary purpose of the Allen ISD Cheerleading/Mascot Programs is to provide a positive game time experience for the athletes and the fans.
We will cheer at the following events PLUS community service events, booster club events (Little Eagle Cheer Clinic), etc.
Varsity –
All Varsity Football Games,
District Home Volleyball and playoff games
District Home Basketball and playoff games
UIL Competition
other events as requested
JV –
All District Home JV Football Games and Varsity Playoff Games
District Home Volleyball
District Home Basketball
NCA State Competition
Freshman –
All District Home Freshman Football Games

4. Eligibility
A student is eligible to try out for cheerleader or mascot if the following conditions are met:
To be eligible for tryouts, students must have passed all subjects the preceding grading period (T2) in order to participate in the tryout process. A student may tryout if eligibility regained prior to the tryout date.
At the time of tryouts, the student is not serving a disciplinary placement (ISS, OSS, DAEP, JJAEP).
At the time of the tryout, the student is enrolled in the Allen Independent School District and is trying out at the school where the student is registered to attend for the next school year.

5. Expectations Commitment Positive Attitude Teamwork Self discipline
Arriving on time, every time
Prepared (with proper attire)
Ready to work
Grades are based on performances, both in class and practice.
ALL of these are MANDATORY if you are planning on being a member of AHS Cheer!

6. Expectations cont. Must attend all spring practices.
More than 2 unexcused absences from spring practices will be unable to attend camp.
Must be able to attend summer camp
June 4-7 at SMU
Practices in August and Touchdown Social
Vacations?? Plan them during June 11th-August 1st. Practices begin August 2nd.
READ THE GUIDELINES! Be prepared to abide by them.

7. Expectations for parents
Involved
Support cheerleaders and coaches
Positive example
Positive attitude
Attend booster meetings

8. Estimated Costs Camp Fee $375.00
Camp Wear/Practice Wear/Additional Items** $500.00
Meal/Water Fee $ ($75 for JV and Freshmen)
Miscellaneous Fees $100.00
TOTAL $
*Returning members may exclude some of these costs if they currently own the necessary items.
A deposit of $ will be due at the mandatory new squad team meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2017.
Payments are not due in full. We will have them broken down and due monthly.
All prices listed above are approximate costs. A detailed list of costs will be handed out at the new team meeting on Thursday, March 16th. Payment Schedule: 
March 16, 2017 – Deposit of $ due
April 13, 2017 – First payment due
April 27, 2017 – Second payment due
May 18, 2017 – All fees must be paid by this date

9. Squads 28 members on Varsity – Eligible Juniors and Seniors
Attend Spring Practices, Summer Camp, Enrolled in the Cheer Class Period
Squad placement is determined by the judges
5 certified judges
24 members on JV (Eligible Juniors, Seniors, and Sophomores) and Freshman (Eligible Freshman)
5 certified judges for Varsity/JV, 3 for Freshman
Mascot – Max of 4 (2 Varsity, 1 JV, 1 Freshman)
Attend Spring Practices, Summer Camp, NOT Enrolled in the Cheer Class Period

10. Selection – Blank Score Sheets available on AISD Cheerleading Website
Cheerleaders
200 point maximum score
Individual –
Running Tumbling/Spirited Entrance
3 Jumps Toe Touch, Front Hurdler (right or left side), Pike
Standing tumbling (Back Handspring, Back tuck, Full)
Cheer – Optional standing tumbling
Group of 4 – Chant and Dance
Mascots
200 point maximum score based on a 2 min skit
Creativity
Use of Props
Character Definition/Exaggeration
Crowd Appeal
Dance
Incorporation of Music
Spirit and Enthusiasm

11. Day of tryouts
Arrive at designated time (4:30pm Varsity and Freshman, 5:30pm JV and mascots) Tryouts begin at 5pm.
Varsity candidates – white t-shirt (no visible logos), black shorts, white socks, athletic shoes, hair up and secure with a white bow. Check in at 4:30pm.
JV Candidates - white t-shirt (no visible logos), navy shorts, white socks, athletic shoes, hair up and secure with a navy bow. Check in at 5:30pm.
Freshmen Candidates - white t-shirt (no visible logos), Red shorts, white socks, athletic shoes, hair up and secure with a red bow. Check in at 4:30pm.
No Finger Nail polish or Jewelry
RESULTS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE
Friday March 3, 4pm.

12. Clinic week Tuesday 2/28 Mandatory 6-8:00pm
Wednesday 3/1 Mandatory 6-8:00pm
Thursday /2 Tryouts start at 5:00pm
Arrival Times:
Varsity: 4:30pm
Freshman: 4:30pm
JV: 5:30pm
Mascot: 5:30pm
Friday 3/3 Results Posted after 4pm
All events are CLOSED to public

13. Don’t forget to complete the online form found at:
Additional Dates
Please read through your Tryout Packet for a list of all mandatory practice dates, payment due dates, etc.
$10 Tryout Fee with completion of Forms Due by 4:00 Friday February 17 Fine Arts Office (J206)
If you want a copy of results
Must be ed by Thursday March 16th
Don’t forget to complete the online form found at: