1. WELCOME! AISD Middle School Parent & Candidate Cheer Meeting February 22nd, 2012 6:00 p.m.
We appreciate everyone coming tonight to get valuable information about the cheer program and tryouts. Before we get started, I would like to introduce our Allen ISD Cheer Staff.

2. Cheer Staff Introductions
Jason Anderson Spirit Coordinator & Varsity Cheer Coach
Terry Coursey Assistant Cheer Coach
Melissa Garcia &
Jacalyn Cook
Freshman Cheer Coaches
Lindsay Somerlott & Kristin Penny
Curtis Cheer Coaches
Debra Curington & Jenny Forman
Ereckson Cheer Coaches
Bridget Dill & Laurie Ingle Ford Cheer Coaches
All the information and important dates that I’m going to present to you are available in the tryout packet, cheer constitution, and cheer handbook. We have printed copies available tonight for those who may not have access to a computer. However, if you have access to a computer and printer, please obtain the tryout packet from the appropriate middle school or elementary website, just look on the front page for the “In The News” section and open up the “ Cheerleading/Blue Crew/Mascot Tryout Information” link. You will find a section for middle school tryout information on the left hand side of the page. We have electronic copies of the cheer constitution and cheer handbook accessible through the website as well. There are two versions of the tryout packet, one which is a print and fill in the information, and the electronic version allows you to fill in the forms and print them for candidate eligibility. Let’s get started tonight with important dates, once again these are included in the tryout packet.

3. Important Cheerleader Dates
Tryouts
Curtis – April 2nd, 2012
7th grade 3:45 pm in Aux. Gym
8th grade 4:15 pm in Aux. Gym
Ford – April 3rd, 2012
7th grade 3:45 pm in Cafeteria
8th grade 4:15 pm in Cafeteria
Ereckson – April 4th, 2012
Uniform Fitting
Curtis - April 11th, 2012
3:30 CMS in Aux. Gym
Ford – April 12th, 2012
3:45 pm in FMS Aux Gym
Ereckson – April 13th, 2012
3:45 pm in EMS Aux Gym
Required Forms Due
March 9th, 2012 by 4:00 pm to your Middle School Office
2 Day Cheer Clinic
South Lowery
March 22nd & 23rd from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Required to attend both days to be eligible for cheer tryout
Summer Cheer &
Mascot Camp
July 31st- August 2nd, 2012
Great Wolf Lodge- Grapevine, TX
Required of selected candidates to be on squad
All the information and important dates that I’m going to present to you are available in the tryout packet, cheer constitution, and cheer handbook. We have printed copies available tonight for those who may not have access to a computer. However, if you have access to a computer and printer, please obtain the tryout packet from the appropriate middle school or elementary website, just look on the front page for the “In The News” section and open up the “ Cheerleading/Blue Crew/Mascot Tryout Information” link. You will find a section for middle school tryout information on the left hand side of the page. We have electronic copies of the cheer constitution and cheer handbook accessible through the website as well. There are two versions of the tryout packet, one which is a print and fill in the information, and the electronic version allows you to fill in the forms and print them for candidate eligibility. Let’s get started tonight with important dates, once again these are included in the tryout packet.

4. Middle School Cheer Approximate Cost
SUMMER CAMP $350
Includes:
Cheer Camp
All meals and breakfast on the last day
Camp Clothing $113.00
Uniform $178.00
Shoes, body liner, briefs, poms, bag, bows
Fundraiser will be organized to help off-set cost of camp
CAMP CLOTHING, SUMMER CAMP & UNIFORM MONEY DUE:
CMS: April 11th, 2012
FMS: April 12th, 2012
EMS: April 13th, 2012
SUMMER CAMP MONEY ALSO DUE:
$350 minus fundraiser contribution

5. Required Forms Due March 9th, 2012
Cheerleader/Mascot Data Sheet
Disclaimers
Allen ISD Middle School Cheerleader Agreement Form
Medical Authorization/Health Information Form
Grade Sheet
Student Travel Authorization/Release
Field Trip/Co-Curricular Trip

6. Tryout Selection Format
3 Judges
Curtis MS: Coach Penny, Coach Somerlott, & Coach Anderson
Ford MS: Coach Dill, Coach Ingle, & Coach Anderson
Ereckson MS: Coach Curington, Coach Forman & Coach Anderson
3 Score Sheets
Cheerleaders:
Worth 100 points each
Totaling 300 points
Mascot:
Worth 55 points each
Totaling 165 points
Scores Sorted Highest to Lowest
Natural point break & Administrators & Coaches determine number of candidates selected to each squad
Notification of Selection
10:00 pm to the ed address provided on the Cheerleader/Mascot Data Sheet
I am going highlight some of the Constitution and Handbook information, but this information does not take the place of you and your candidate reading them in their entirety. Please feel free to write down questions that come up, but please hold them until the end of the Constitution and Handbook information.

7. Tryout Evaluation Forms
Cheerleader Score Sheet
Mascot Score Sheet

8. Mascot Tryout Information
Mascot Approximate Cost
Summer Camp $350
Includes:
Cheer Camp
All Meals
Camp Clothing $113
Uniform $ 70
Props $ 40
CAMP CLOTHING, SUMMER CAMP & UNIFORM MONEY DUE:
CMS: April 11th, 2012
FMS: April 12th, 2012
EMS: April 13th, 2012
SUMMER CAMP MONEY ALSO DUE:
$350 minus fundraiser contribution
Dates of Tryouts
April 2nd, 2012
Curtis Middle CMS 4:45 PM
April 3rd, 2012
Ford Middle FMS 3:45 PM
April 4th, 2012
Ereckson Middle EMS 3:45 PM 
Tryout Format
Spirited Entrance
Perform a 1 Minute Prepared Skit
Interview Questions
Fundraiser will be organized to help off-set cost of camp

9. Allen ISD Middle School Cheerleader Constitution 2012-2013
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Allen ISD Middle School cheerleading program shall be to promote and encourage team spirit, to foster good fellowship and sportsmanship by example, and to engender enthusiasm and loyalty to team and school. Members shall lead by example; shall exemplify exemplary qualities of character; and shall uphold the highest moral standards in their service to the school and the community as representatives of their student body and of the Allen ISD.
Participation in extracurricular activities, including cheerleading activities, is a privilege, not a right, and student participants will be held to higher standards than students who choose not to participate in extracurricular activities.

10. Candidate Eligibility
Must be a resident of Allen ISD & currently enrolled in an Allen ISD school
Must be passing all courses with a 70 or above at the time of tryouts
Must not have been academically ineligible for three or more eligibility periods during the current school year
Must have a 90% attendance rate for the current school year
Must be in good financial standing with Allen ISD
Must be medically fit to participate in cheerleading activities

11. Candidate Membership & Expectations
Represent to the community and the public not only themselves, but their student body and Allen ISD and should uphold the highest moral standards
Should be responsible, honest, reliable, dependable, cooperative, dedicated, and loyal.
Should be enthusiastic, self-disciplined, willing to learn, and prepared to practice to improve their performance and the performance of the squad.
Should understand that the schedule of a cheerleader member will require a large time commitment and that members will be expected to put cheerleading above participation in all other sports, organizations or other nonacademic activities, including after-school or weekend jobs
Candidates who are accepted for membership and involved in other Allen ISD sports or extra-curricular activities must get approval from the cheer coach prior to performance in the event of a scheduling conflict

12. Expectations of Members
Arrive on time & prepared for all cheerleading activities
Attend & perform all required duties at all practices, games, events, or functions
Participation in conditioning & stretching exercises necessary for safe involvement in cheerleading activities
Maintain grade eligibility status under UIL “No Pass No Play”
Maintain 90% attendance rate throughout the school year
Comply with all rules & regulations outlined in the Allen ISD Middle School Cheerleading Program Handbook

13. Standards for Removal
Members shall not engage in inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to inappropriate sexual contact, fighting, public intoxication, possession or consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs, or other criminal activity excluding minor traffic offenses.
Members shall not engage in behavior that warrants suspension from school, removal to AEP, or expulsion from school. Members who have been suspended from school, removed to AEP, or expelled from school shall be removed from the squad for the remainder of the year.
Members may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the squad, for any other behavior which the coach and designated administrators deem inappropriate, including but not limited to unsportsmanlike conduct, insubordination, or lewd or profane internet behavior.

14. 2012-2013 Allen ISD Middle School Cheer Program Handbook
Cheer Grade
Compiled from weekly participation & dress out grade
Lack of participation and/or not being properly dressed will constitute a grade deduction
Discipline
Three written warnings for behavior will cause removal from the squad for the rest of the school year
1st Warning: Parents notified, written notice signed by parent & student; benched for 1 performance
2nd Warning: Parents notified, written notice signed by parent & student; benched for 2 performances
3rd Violation: Parents notified & student removed from squad for rest of year

15. Uniform & Equipment
Cheerleading uniforms and warm-ups will be provided by Allen ISD and will be issued out and returned each year.
All uniforms must be returned in good condition at the end of the season.
Uniforms will not be worn anywhere other than scheduled events.
All cheerleader clothing, uniforms, jackets, etc. are to be worn by current cheerleaders only.

16. Additional Information
Transportation
Members are responsible for providing transportation to games
No out of town games will be attended
Fundraising
Members are expected to participate in squad fundraising
Positive parental involvement is appreciated throughout the cheer program
Discussion of concerns
Not following a performance
Set up an appointment
Cheer Protocol:
Coach
Spirit Coordinator
Administrator
Secondary Principals Council

17. Thank you for attending & we wish everyone the very BEST!