1. 2019-2020 Siegel Middle Cheer Parent/ Athlete Interest Meeting Coach Conner and Coach Ayers

2. Please stop us if you have any questions.

3. 2019-2020 Siegel Middle Cheer We ARE a competition squad.
The purpose of this team is to serve as an ambassador for Siegel Middle School athletics and promote a positive school culture. 

4. Our expectation for 2019-2020 Siegel Middle Cheer
We NEED girls who WANT to cheer and have a LOVE for cheer. 

5. 2019-2020 Siegel Middle Clinic/Tryout Packet
The cheer packet can be accessed through the Siegel Middle website.
Students may pickup a packet from Coach Conner (Room 102) or Coach Ayers (P6) or in the front office.
All packets must be turned in with a manila folder with a label stating:
Siegel Middle Cheer Tryout Packet
Name:
Grade:

6. 2019-2020 Siegel Middle Clinic/Tryout Packet

7. 2019-2020 Siegel Middle Athletic Forms
School Code: YEX4L4
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8. DragonFly MAX Physical Form
You will upload your athlete's physical on DragonFly MAX.
Your athlete can attend the clinic and tryout as long as their physical is within the following dates: April 15, – March 2, 2019.
If you are currently playing a school sport, you can use that same physical but MUST have a new physical completed after April 15th.
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9. Tryout Packet and DragonFly MAX Due Date
Cheer packet and DragonFly MAX must be completed by Monday, March 11th. There will not be any exceptions. 
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10. 2019-2020 cheer clinic and tryouts
Clinic: March 18th- 21st from 3:30pm – 5:30 pm in the Siegel gym. Tryouts will be Friday March 22. 
Cost: $20, if you write a check make it to Siegel Middle School
Will learn and practice a cheer, band dance, chant, dance, and jumps
There will also be an opportunity to practice any tumbling
Girls will spend the first day working on basic stunting skills. Girls will try out with their stunt group.

11. 2019-2020 cheer clinic and tryouts
Tryout: March 22nd at 4:00 pm in the Siegel gym. 
Your child can leave once they are finished.
Check the  Siegel Cheer website at 10:00 that night for the  team. 

12. 2019-2020 Cheerleading Alternates
Due to this being a competition squad, and the potential for injury, we will have up to four alternates this year. Alternates will still be cheering at all football and basketball games. All expectations and cheer rules apply. 
Alternates are a coaching decision. We take these decisions seriously and must look at many factors for the entire squad. Attendance, teamwork skills, and attitude at practice will be important factors of this decision as well. 
Alternates must know all competition routines and be prepared to jump in to compete if an athlete is hurt or sick before a competition. This role is VITAL for the success of the squad. Alternates will be chosen during Spring training.

13. 2019-2020 Cheer Clinic and Tryouts
All athletes are required to wear a shirt (color doesn’t matter) and a pair of shorts each clinic day and tryout day. No cheer shirts are allowed. 
Any athlete that fails to follow this rule will not be permitted to attend that day and therefor will no longer be a candidate for tryouts 
Compression shorts worn alone are not permitted during the clinic days and tryout day. 
Any athlete that fails to follow this rule will not be permitted to attend that day and therefor will no longer be a candidate for tryouts.

14. Siegel Middle Cheer Guidelines and Expectations Highlights
All cheerleaders are expected to attend all games and all practices.
You are responsible for getting your athlete to and from all practices and games.
It is mandatory that cheerleaders and at least one parent attend a new squad meeting on April 2nd at 6:00 in the cafeteria. The girls will stay after school to practice from 3:30-6:00. We will be having our Varsity fitting that day and finish during the parent meeting.
It is mandatory that all cheerleaders attend cheer camp. June 3-4 at Premier Athletics (UCA camp). June 5-7 at Legacy Athletics (choreography for competition). 
All cheerleaders must display exemplary conduct and maintain commendable grades throughout the year.
All cheerleaders are expected to support and commit to the Siegel Middle Cheerleading Team and coaches. 

15. Siegel Middle Cheerleading Demerit System
A cheerleader will receive a demerit (or possible game suspension) for any of the reasons in the Cheer Packet. 
  5 demerits results in a game suspension (strike).  3 strikes and you’re out!
Cheerleaders will receive additional conditioning along with demerits for any infraction

16. Estimated cost $20 clinic fee $300 required sponsorship
$1215 (estimated for year): includes new uniforms, body liners, warm-ups, camp clothes, and camp fees (see packet)

17. Payment Schedule 1st payment - $350 commitment fee
Due: April 2nd parent meeting
2nd payment- $300+ sponsorship and $600 final payment
Due: May 24th 
You can get additional sponsorships to cover your expenses! We highly encourage it!
July 12th: MANDATORY golf tournament fundraiser

18. Important Dates 1st Parent Meeting and Varsity Fitting Cheer Camp
Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:00 in cafeteria
Cheer Camp
June 3-7th at Premier Athletics
Not an overnight camp**

19. Tentative Practice Schedule
April – May
Practices at the school on Monday and Thursday from 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 at cheer gym

20. Tentative Practice Schedule
June – July 
Practices at the school on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9am –11am. 
Cheer camp (June 3rd-7th) *MANDATORY*
Dead week: Last week of June and first week of July 

21. Tentative Practice Schedule
August – January
Monday 4-6 at cheer gym, Tuesday/Thursday 3:30-5:30 at SMS
Football games on Tuesdays
Basketball games on Monday and Thursday
You are responsible for getting your athlete to and from all practices and games

22. Any questions?
My contact information: Katelyn Conner Mattison Ayers