2. Competition Tryout Dates Monday, March 18 th – Thursday, March 21st Main Gym at LHS from 4:00-6:30 Actual tryouts on Thursday The list of 2013 cheerleaders will be posted on the Lambert Competition Cheerleading Webpage late that evening.

3. Competition Eligibility & Spots JV competition- 9 th & 10 th graders 16-20 spots Varsity competition- All grades 16-20 spots

4. Approximate Cost for Competition Varsity: $500 JV: $400 – will include choreography, music, practice clothes, shoes, bag, sweatshirt, warm-up, bow, bloomers, uniform usage, competition fees, transportation, etc. 02/04/09

5. Important Competition Dates Team meeting: March 25 th @ 4pm Parent meeting: March 25 th @ 6pm – Money Due!!!! Summer Practices Choreography: June 14-16 Mini Camp Dates – June 10 th thru June 13 th – July 15 th thru July 18 th Junior Longhorn Camp (JV only): July 29 th -31st 02/04/09

6. Requirements for Lambert Competition Cheerleading Completed Application Packet Physical – up to date and on file with Ms. Olvaney Previous Coach Recommendation Physical Forms Participation Form Cheer/Chant Dance Jumps &Tumbling Rubric based

7. Lambert Cheerleading Expectations Follow all rules stated by the LHS Cheerleading Constitution Attend summer activities and camps Participate in all fundraisers and community service Maintain high academic standards Participate in pre-/post-game activities and preparations Attend all games and practices

8. Sideline Tryout Dates Tuesday, April 16th- Friday, April 19 th AUX gym at LHS on Tues. & Wed. from 4:00-6:30 Main Gym on Thursday for camp Friday Tryouts will run late into the evening. The girls will need to remain at try-outs until dismissed by the coaches. The list of 2013 cheerleaders will NOT be posted at Lambert, but will be uploaded to the Lambert Sideline Cheerleading Webpage late that evening.

9. Tryout Procedures Tryouts are closed sessions Students are not allowed to tryout with finger nails over GHSA regulation or artificial nails (cut to the end of the finger). Student are not allowed to wear jewelry of any kind- rings, earrings, nose-rings, bracelets, anklets, or belly. We should not have to remind them. No cell phones allowed in the gym- all personal items should remain in the locker room. Students should stay on task at all times and remember that the whole week is a tryout. 02/04/09

10. Sideline Eligibility Freshmen Sideline Cheerleading- 9 th graders only JV Sideline Cheerleading – 10 th grade only Varsity Sideline 11 th and 12 th graders only

11. Requirements for Lambert Sideline Cheerleading Completed Application Packet (Available on Sideline Cheerleading Webpage) Physical – up to date and on file with Ms. Olvaney Previous Coach Recommendation Current Teacher Recommendations – 3 CORE Classes* Any applicable Sponsor Recommendations Completed Candidate Profile Sheet Initial and Sign Commitment Expectations Completed TYPED Interview Questions Cheer/Chant Dance Jumps (toe-touch and one of your choice) Tumbling will be a bonus point opportunity

12. Rubric for Tryouts 02/04/09 Previous Squad Cheer Experience for Lambert ACTIVE Extracurricular Organizations Interview Questions Previous Coach Recommendation Points Teacher Recommendations Tryout Camp Performance Cheer (Motions/Volume/Enthusiasm) Dance (Motions/Volume/Enthusiasm) Enthusiasm/Spirit during Tryout Toe Touch (Pointed Toes, Height, Landing) Bonus Points (Tumbling, Additional Jumps)

13. Available Spots Freshmen Sideline : 15-17 JV Sideline: 15-17 Varsity Sideline: 32-36

14. Lambert Cheerleading Expectations Follow all rules stated by the LHS Cheerleading Constitution Attend summer activities and camps Participate in all fundraisers and community service Maintain high academic standards Participate in pre-/post-game activities and preparations Attend all games and practices

15. Tentative Date Obligations for Varsity Sideline Tryouts: April 16 th -19th Team meeting April 22nd @ 4 PM- Cheerleaders Only – Room 1810 (Laury) Parent Meeting April 22 nd in room 1810 at 6pm Practices will begin April 23 rd Junior Longhorn Coaching Opportunities* Summer Camp – July 23 rd -26 th at UGA Summer Practices – TBD

16. Tentative Date Obligations for Freshmen and JV Sideline Tryouts: April 16 th -19 th Team meeting for Freshmen and JV Sideline will be Monday, April 22 nd at 6:00pm in Room 2811 Meeting times for the remainder of the year will be specified by the coaches after tryouts. Sign painting and sideline practice during the summer – TBD Junior Longhorns Camp – July 29 th -31st 02/04/09

17. Approximate Cost Obligations for Freshmen and JV Sideline $500 – will include, food, transportation, uniform usage, shoes, sweatshirt, bag, bows, bloomers, etc.

18. Approximate Cost Obligations for Varsity Sideline First Instalment $550: –will include food, transportation, uniform usage, overnight UGA Cheer Camp, shoes, camp attire, sweatshirt, bag, etc. Parent Meeting on April 22 nd at 6pm in room 1810 will solidify the 2013 budget.

19. Other Items of Interest Booster Clubs Physicals and Insurance Forms Coaches Evaluation