1. Pacifica High School 2017-2018 Cheer Squad Information Night
WELCOME!!!

2. Procedures/Paperwork
Cheer application/information sheet
Teacher recommendation forms (one from each current teacher)
Mandatory 1st Semester GPA of 2.0 or higher-please attach a copy of your 1st semester grades, printed from Aeries portal
Athletic Packets (completed on school website)
Physical must be done BEFORE tryouts
Questions…Call Athletic Secretary Linda Lee
DEADLINE – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29th at 3pm
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5. Cheer Clinic & Tryouts
Mandatory Cheer Clinic Mon. April 3-Wed. April 5
Mandatory Try-Outs with USA judges Thursday April 6th
April 3-5 3:30pm-5:30pm on the PHS Soccer Field
April 6th 7-9pm in the PHS Gym
Bring snacks and water
Team will be announced April 7th. Please stop by the bookstore window 2:47-3:15pm to pick up your letter indicating whether or not you made the team. You must show your school I.D.

6. Selection of Teams
Junior Varsity and Varsity team placement will be based upon the scores awarded by the USA judges
The distinction between the two teams will based upon the natural break in scores
Exceptions to this:
Freshman will not be allowed to cheer on the Varsity Squad
Seniors will not be allowed to cheer on the Junior Varsity Squad

7. Estimated Donation-approximate
OPTION 1:
Fitted Uniform, Camp Clothes, Warm-Ups, Poms, Bag, shoes, Briefs…$1100
Camp (not including transportation)…$400
Cheer Box…$100
TOTAL $1600 (Returners approx. $1200)
OPTION 2:
NO CAMP
Total $1200 (Returners approx. $800)

8. Estimated Donation-approximate (cont.)
OPTION 3:
Borrowed generic sized uniform (cannot be altered), Camp Clothes, Warm-ups, Poms, Bag, Shoes, Briefs…$800
Camp (not including transportation) $400
Cheer Box…$100 or borrowed plain stand
Total With Stand: $1300 Total Without Stand: $1200
OPTION 4:
Borrowed generic sized uniform (cannot be altered), Warm-ups, Poms, Bag, Shoes, Briefs…$450
NO CAMP
Total With Stand: $550 Total Without Stand: $450
50% deposit due April 25, Final payment due JUNE 20, 2017
*All borrowed uniforms and boxes MUST be returned to the advisor at the end of the season.*
Purchases of cheer related clothing/items are voluntary and will in no way affect a student’s participation or grade.

9. Save the Date Cheer Camp Information
USA Cheer Camp- August 7-10, 2017
Overnight resort camp at Knott’s Resort Hotel
Camp attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended for team & skill building

10. Summer Schedule Practices will begin BEFORE the current school year
is over in order to prepare for camp. Dates TBA.
Summer schedule TBA.
Please notify advisor in writing of summer vacations.
Practices are not mandatory but may affect ability to perform if not prepared.

11. Class Structure Period 6 Athletics
Graded class with a syllabus (similar to PE or other athletics like PE)
Participation (in class and at events), attendance, classwork, etc. will determine grade
PE credit for 9th and 10th graders, elective credit for all who have met PE requirement
All school rules apply
Class syllabus/cheer contract will be given after student has made the team

12. 6th Period Curriculum Planning spirit activities; ie. lunch activities
Working with ASB to support ALL spirit activities on campus
Game preparation- working on pom motions, crowd involvement, etc.
Additional stunting practice
Regular Practice (learning stunts and performance material) with coach will take place after school 1-2 days a week. Schedule to be set by coach.

13. QUESTIONS?
Advisor: Brienne Velton