1. JR COUGAR CHEER 2015 Fall Season Welcome to the Parent/Guardian Information Meeting!

2. MEETING AGENDA Cheer Program & Expectations Guidelines Tryouts Uniforms Summer Camps Practices Fall Game Schedules Registration Fees Volunteer Opportunities

3. SQUAD GUIDELINES  Sideline squads of a maximum of 20 girls will be selected for each grade level according to tryout scores  Competition Team will be comprised of top scores from 6 th -8 th graders (selected from cheerleaders whose parent indicated their daughter was interested in both sideline and competition when they registered). Competition Team will have 20 members; only 16 perform at competitions  Results will be posted on www.hoochcheer.com

4. PURPOSE OF THE JR COUGAR CHEER PROGRAM To support the football players, coaches and families by creating a spirited atmosphere and positive community during the football season. Develop cheerleader athletes who compete in the competitive cheer arena, should they choose. Prepare our cheerleaders for High School Cheer.

5. EXPECTATIONS Cheerleaders should expect to:  Work hard throughout the season, make new friends and have fun!!  Be present at camps, practices and games  Arrive on time and in the appropriate attire  Cooperate with and respect coaches, teammates and all other volunteers  Learn the rules of football!

6. TRYOUTS – 6 TH -8 TH ONLY  3 rd, 4 th and 5 th grades will not need to try out for sideline cheer  Try-outs for all 6 th -8 th graders registered for sideline/competition will be held March 31 st and April 1 st at CHS in the Auxiliary Gym.  Formal tryouts are held in small groups  Participants will perform a cheer, chant, and jump sequence  Assessments will include skills, attendance, attitude and sportsmanship **PLEASE NOTE: Cheerleaders must have already registered and paid online or they will not be allowed to try out; All 3 forms must also be submitted to participate: Cheer Contract, Concussion Form, Medical Release

7. UNIFORMS  All grade levels use the same uniform pieces  An online resale will be held (current 8 th grade level uniforms, pieces that no longer fit other cheerleaders/not returning to cheer); items are normally sold at 50% of the original cost  Uniform fittings for any cheerleaders needing new items will be scheduled and communicated when finalized

8. SUMMER CAMPS 6 th -8 th Grade Competition Team Camp Stingray Allstars; June 15-16 from 9 am – 4 pm 6 th -8 th grade Halftime Routine Camp Stingray Allstars; July 24-25 from 9am – 3pm Cougar Cheer Camp (3 rd -8 th grades) at CHS; July 27-30 from 9am -1pm

9. PRACTICE SCHEDULE Cougar to Cougar Cheer Practice: Practices to learn cheers will begin the first week of school and will be held on Sunday afternoons. Halftime Practice: Practices to work on halftime routines will begin August 11 th – the first week of school 3rd, 4th and 5th grade:Tuesdays from 3:30 – 5:00 pm 6th, 7th and 8th grade:Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm Competition Team Practice: If selected, Spring Training will be held from April 14 – May 14, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:30 - 6:00 pm Fall Practices start on August 11 and are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:30 pm

10. FALL FOOTBALL GAMES Attendance at all games is mandatory A parent/guardian or designated representative must be at the game with your cheerleader in case of an emergency – they can not be unchaperoned Games are on Saturdays beginning in late August through October Game Times will be determined by Jr Cougar Football and posted to their web site. Times are always subject to change  3 rd – 5 th will normally be in the mornings  6 th - 3:30 pm  7 th - 5:30 pm  8 th - 7:30 pm

11. ONLINE REGISTRATION Registration is currently open and will continue through tryouts or until 20 cheerleaders have registered per grade. Log on to www.hoochcheer.com to register and pay the $420 program fee. Don’t forget to turn in the 3 forms (Contract, Concussion, Medical Release)! You can scan & email to: Suzanne Bergeon snbergeon@gmail.com or mail to her at 210 Barton Place, Alpharetta GA 30005 Continue to visit the Jr. Cougar Cheer web site www.hoochcheer.com now and throughout the season for the latest information.www.hoochcheer.com

12. SIDELINE FEES 3 rd – 5 th Registration/Program Fee: $285  Includes: T-shirt, Cheer Camp at CHS, end of season banquet, gift and other activities 6 th -8 th Registration/Program Fee: $420  Includes: T-shirt, Cheer camp at CHS, Halftime camp at Stingrays, end of season banquet, gift and other activities Uniform: $250 (approx.) for new cheerleaders in 4 th -8 th grade; 3 rd grade will be about $100  Includes all uniform pieces except white no show socks and white shoes Stingrays Practice Fees for 3 rd -8 th Grade: $45 per month  The once a week sideline practice fee is paid directly to Stingrays each month in August, September and October

13. FUND RAISING/CHEER BILL REDUCTION Auto Bell Car Wash Ticket Sale Sell 10  $80 is refunded to you from your total cheer bill Each Ticket is Sold for $16.00 Each Ticket costs $8.00 Sell as Many as You’d Like Pick up tickets from Suzanne Bergeon tonight. Pay for the tickets that you take now, then go sell! GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO REDUCE YOUR TOTAL CHEER BILL!!

14. COMPETITION SQUAD SCHEDULE Attendance at all middle school competitions is MANDATORY! Competitions are on Saturdays/Sundays in September and October About 4-6 Competitions

15. COMPETITION FEES Program Fee: Additional $300 on top of sideline fee  Choreography camp, uniform rental, preseason training, competition entrance fee, banquet, gifts Uniform Deposit: $150  Refundable check upon return of uniform Stingrays Fees: $80 per month  In addition to sideline cheer practice fee of $45, there is an $80/month fee for the two competition practices for August, September and October

16. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Coaches  3 rd grade: TBD  4 th grade: Leslie Glass  5 th grade: Debbie Kurzner  6 th grade: Kelly Curl  7 th grade: Michelle Lawrence  8 th grade: Sandi Wilson  Competition Team Mom: Mary Kathryn McCullars Other opportunities include:  Events Committee ( Jr. Cougar Night, Picture Day, etc.)  Photography  Banquet Committee  Camp Assistance Please contact a Jr Cougar Cheer Board Member if you would like to help! We rely on volunteers to make this program work.

17. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING! GO HOOCH!