2017 – 2018 TRYOUTS
INFORMATIONAL PARENT
MEETING
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CHEER CONSTITUTION
• This meeting will cover highlights of the cheer
constitution. As a cheer candidate/parent, you are
responsible for reading and understanding the entire
Cheer Constitution (which can also be accessed on the
Cheer web page).
• Acknowledgement of Constitution is required in the
Tryout Packet.
PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP
• The AHS cheer squad consists of three squads:
– Varsity: 16-20 members based on natural break
– Junior Varsity: Up to 16 members
– Freshmen: Up to 16 members
The candidates with the top total points will be decided by the natural point
break in scores.
• AHS Cheer Sponsors:
– Varsity: Stacy Jones and Annie Walker
– Junior Varsity: Elmi Martinez
– Freshmen: Anita Callaway
COMMITMENT
• A cheer member will serve from the day of selection until the last day
of school the following academic year.
• Year-round commitment
• Cheer commitments come FIRST. Although we encourage
participation in other activities/sports (including competitive squads,)
school cheer must be first priority.
DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
• LEADERSHIP
– Members will demonstrate good sportsmanship, promote
school spirit, and display genuine concern for others.
• ACADEMICS
– No pass, no play
– Cheer follows UIL Athletic Eligibility Schedule
• ATTENDANCE
– Attendance at all practices, games, events, pep rallies, and
designated activities is mandatory.
– ALL cheer members are required to attend summer camp and
Varsity members are required to attend mini cheer camp.
DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
• FINANCIAL
– All cheer members must be current with payments.
– $500.00 Deposit to be made on March 21st at Uniform Fitting
– $25.00 Tryout Fee
– $Uniform expenses range from $1200.00-$1500.00
– Camp fee $188 dollars plus $25 for lunches
– Fall Practices approximately $50 per girl
– UIL Competition Choreography/Fees TBD for VARSITY ONLY
DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
• PHYSICAL
– All cheer members must have a current physical on file. You will find all
the forms online under athletics. All physicals are due by June 8th.
– On Campus Physical Date TBD
– Absolutely no jewelry during practices, games, or events (includes all
body piercings).
– *Because of the increased athleticism of today’s cheerleaders and the
complexity of some stunts performed, there is a risk, as in any athletic
sport, or serious injury.*
DISCIPLINE
• Cheerleaders are expected to uphold the highest standards of
personal conduct both in and out of school.
• Cheerleaders will adhere to the AHS Cheerleading Demerit System
TRYOUTS
• ELIGIBILITY
– Cumulative average of 70 or above for EACH subject through the
4th six weeks.
– Candidates must not have failed any two classes during the
current year (this can be the same or different subjects and
includes PAP)
– Candidates who have received two or more N’s or one or more
“U” in citizenship during the current year will be disqualified.
– DAEP Placement disqualifies you for tryouts
TRYOUTS
• REQUIREMENTS
– Attend mandatory parent/candidate tryout meeting
– Tryout packet and current report card turned in to sponsor NO
LATER than 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 21st.
– Attend both mandatory clinic days
TRYOUT CLINIC
• March 6th-8th 4:30-7:00 (3rd Day optional)
• Learn cheer, chant, and dance
• *All practices are closed practices. Candidates only!
TRYOUTS
• Thursday March 9th
- 3:00 pm Varsity
-4:30 pm Junior Varsity
- 6:00 pm Freshman
• *Only sponsors principal, assistant principals, officials, and
judges will be allowed in the gym for tryouts.
• Results will be posted on March 10th after 4:30 pm on the
Aledo High School website
TRYOUTS
 Tryout Attire
 Plain white t-shirt & black shorts. Cannot be tight or
spanks-like shorts.
 Hair back in high ponytail and only a solid white or black
bow/ribbon
 No jewelry, nail polish or extreme makeup.
 Nothing can be worn that has anything identifying a
candidate as a cheerleader.
TRYOUTS
• There will be NO CELL PHONES allowed in any of the tryout areas.
• If a candidate fails to show up for his/her assigned tryout time, she/he
will not be permitted to tryout at all.
• Aledo ISD will only conduct ONE tryout per year. If a student is
unable to participate in this tryout for any reason, she/he must wait
until the following year.
CHEER CAMP
• NCA Home Camp at Aledo High School
• July 17th-20th
• $188 per girl plus $25 per girl for lunch
• Parents will be required to provide transportation to and from camp
each day.
• Camp Showcase for families will be on Thursday, July 20th
NEW TO THE CONSTITUTION
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IMPORTANT DATES
• Paperwork Due, February 21st
• Tryouts, March 6th-9th
• Used Uniform Sale, March 20th
• Uniform Fittings, March 21st
• Practices Begin, April 5th
• Aledo Run, Walk, Crawl, April 29th
CONTINUING THE
TRADITION…