LHS CHEERLHS CHEER2014-20152014-2015

CoachesCoaches• LaShonda ChambersLaShonda Chambers

– chambersl@rcschools.net

• Kyle NixKyle Nix– nixk@rcschools.net

• Takisha FergusonTakisha Ferguson• fergusont@rcschools.net

LHS CHEERLEADING TRYOUT PROCEDURE•To be eligible for tryouts you must:

1.Attend interest meeting Tuesday April 8th at 6:00p.m or Thursday April 10th at 6:00p.m.1.Have a completed application turned in on time. (April 18th)2.Completed Physical3.$25 tryout fee

. Tryouts will be held in the LHS Main Gym April 21st-25th . Each candidate must wear tennis shoes, shorts, and a shirt, and have her hair secured and off the shoulders..

TRYOUT DATES and TIMESApril 21st 3:45 – 5:15 Learn Chant, Motions and DanceApril 22nd 3:45 – 5:15 Finish previous material and reviewApril 23rd 3:45 – 4:45 Free day- open for coach critique (Optional) April 24th 3:45 – 5:00 Review and mock tryoutApril 25th 4:00- ????? Try-out

 

PARENTS and FRIENDS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AT THE PRACTICE OR TRYOUT

SESSIONS.

Tryout results will be posted on a LHS phone line. The number will be given to each

candidate on the day of try-outs.

Parents, In addition to the application, you will need to make sure that you and your child are willing and able to commit to the required dates, budget, and events that are given on the calendar. We will begin practicing immediately following tryouts in May. All girls will be given the last week of June and the firstthe first week of July off. A calendar will be provided to each cheerleader with specific time and dates for practice and events. Each athlete and parent must be willing to make these commitments before considering the tryout process.

Summer CalendarSummer Calendar• Typical Weekly schedule:Typical Weekly schedule:

– Mondays –Thursday 8a.m.- 10:00 a.m.Mondays –Thursday 8a.m.- 10:00 a.m.• Allows for easier parent transportationAllows for easier parent transportation• Allows for activities & summer jobsAllows for activities & summer jobs

• CAMP –UCA Cheer Camp at Gulf ShoresCAMP –UCA Cheer Camp at Gulf Shores– June 17-20June 17-20thth (ALL days MANDATORY attendance) (ALL days MANDATORY attendance)– If you have a conflict with camp and do not attend If you have a conflict with camp and do not attend

, you will forfeit your position on the squad, you will forfeit your position on the squad• DEAD Period – no practice/fundraising AT DEAD Period – no practice/fundraising AT

ALL!!ALL!!– June 30 -July 6 (this is the time to schedule family June 30 -July 6 (this is the time to schedule family

vacations)vacations)

Team building activitiesTeam building activities There will be at least 2 team building activities a There will be at least 2 team building activities a

week ranging from Dinner together to a sleepover.week ranging from Dinner together to a sleepover.

10 COMMANDMENTS OF CHEER

-The 10 Commandments of Cheer are ten simple rules that LHS cheerleaders are required to live by. Rules that include being respectful, a student first, and a Positive Leader.

Contract

1. Athlete agrees to maintain a 2.25 or higher G.P.A.2. Athlete agrees to attend morning and afternoon

conditioning and practices during all periods specified by LaVergne from May to February.

3. Athletes and parents agree to participate in all fundraising during the 2014-2015 season.

4. Athletes agree to participate in all spirit preparation days set forth by LaVergne including, but not limited to weekend or nightly meetings.

5. Athlete agrees to attend all days of UCA Summer camp.

6. Athlete and parents agree to assume the risk of physical strain and injury that are inherent to the sport.

7. Athlete agrees to participate in all regular season games and tournament games including, but not limited to out of district and region locations.

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8. Athlete and parents agree to support the decisions set forth by the coaching staff on all matters concerning the well being of the team.

9. Athlete agrees that as a member of the LaVergne High School Cheerleading Program, she represents the finest that LaVergne High School has to offer and she is expected to adhere to all school rules.

10. Athlete agrees to return all LaVergne High uniforms & equipment at the conclusion of the season. (dry cleaned)

11. Athlete agrees to adhere to the 10 Commandments of Cheerleading and understands the consequences that will follow any infractions.

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Exclusions If a player is sick or injured, they must provide the

proper verification (i.e. doctor’s note). Upon verification the athlete may be excused from participation only, but attendance at all practice and games is mandatory unless otherwise notified by the coaching staff.

Parents are to remain in the bleacher, spectator areas. At no time is a parent permitted on the sideline or in the practice facility.

At the conclusion of away games the athlete may only ride home with their parent or guardian with permission from the coach.

A cheerleader will be given an excused absence status in the case of a death in the family (Grandparents, Parents, or Siblings).

Excused Absences

Here are a COUPLE of examples of excused absences.

1.Death in the Family (Grandparents, Parents, and Siblings.)

2.Emergency room visit (for the cheerleader) with a Drs note

3.Prior Approval for a doctors’ appointment

(Please schedule accordingly)

Unexcused absences

Here are just a COUPLE of examples of unexcused absences.

1.“My car would not start”2.“My ride was late”3.“I woke up late”4.“I have/had to work”

Discipline Action

Budget BreakdownBudget Breakdown Summer Costs: Gulf Shores Camp June 17-20th $350

- Personal Order

Camp wear (4 tops & 4 shorts) $150

Accessories (bloomers, poms, bag, midriff)$125

Shoes $90

Warm-up $130

 

TOTAL for summer (per squad member) $845

Season Costs: - Supplies (banner, crafts, gifts for sports teams) $700

(squad)

- Transportation (to camp & football schedule) $800 (squad)

- Other (ribbon for bows) $300 (squad)

  TOTAL (per squad member) $75

 Total Cost- $920

Budget PaymentsBudget Payments

Payment Schedule: Total to pay off account =$920

Date # May 2nd payment 1 $350 Camp June 6th payment 2 $190 Personal Items July 7th payment 3 $190 Personal Item Aug 1st payment 4 $190 Personal Items &

Season Cost TOTAL PAID $920

FundraisingFundraising

School Cheer Clinic – 3 day event, School Cheer Clinic – 3 day event, inviting area elementary school inviting area elementary school students to learn about cheerleadingstudents to learn about cheerleading

Local Business Sponsors – donations Local Business Sponsors – donations from area businesses in return for from area businesses in return for promotion & advertisementpromotion & advertisement

Cheer for a CureCheer for a Cure Working in the Spirit StoreWorking in the Spirit Store Candy SalesCandy Sales Etc.Etc.

The proceeds from these activities will be used for The proceeds from these activities will be used for activities for the girls.activities for the girls.

WELCOME TO WOLVERINE CHEER