Cheerleading Tryouts 2016-2017
Step One: Read this packet in its entirety
Step Two:
Sign all forms included within
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Step Three:
Confirmation of Understanding
GISD Middle School Cheerleading Constitution
Behavior Accountability
Information Sheet
Pre-participation Physical Evaluation
Return all the requested information including a
copy of your 4th six weeks report card, by
Monday, March 20th at 4:00 pm in the Competition
Gym. Or return before then to Ms. Carpe (C28) or
Mrs. Raven (D124)
*Please feel free to begin turning in the forms,
report card, and clinic fee as early as Wednesday,
March 8th at the Mandatory Parent Meeting.
NOTE: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL LATE OR
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS BE ACCEPTED.
If you need any additional information, contact:
Brandy Carpe C28
[email protected]
or
Tierra Raven D124
[email protected]
School Phone: (972) 675-3060
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Our Expectations
Before trying out for cheerleading, it’s imperative that everyone is well aware of
what we expect and the standards that we hold our cheerleaders to. The three
most important requirements that both the candidate and his/her parents need to
take into consideration for the duration of the ’17-’18 school year are good
character, financial deadlines, and our district’s constitution. If for some reason,
you feel that you or your son/daughter cannot meet these expectations, you
should reconsider trying out.
Displaying Exemplary Character
It is the belief of both coaches and our administrators that being a cheerleader is
not only an honor; it’s a privilege as well. Therefore, should you be chosen to
represent Webb Middle School, it’s imperative that you follow all school rules and
regulations as disrespect for authority, school personnel, school policy, fellow
students, etc. will not be tolerated and may result in temporary or permanent
dismissal from the squad.
Paying All Financial Obligations
Upon becoming a cheerleader, it is your responsibility to purchase uniform, warm
ups, and camp attire that has been selected by the sponsor, as well as pay for
summer camp tuition. Please pay in 2 separate money orders, one for apparel
and one for camp.
Reading and Abiding by the Garland Independent School
District’s Middle School Cheerleader Constitution
The GISD Middle School Cheerleader Constitution makes you aware of your
rights, discusses our objectives, our philosophy and purpose, and specifically
states what’s expected of every cheerleader in its domain. To avoid future
conflicts, it is YOUR responsibility to become well acquainted with the contents of
this document, especially the “Deduction System” because it will be strictly
enforced and anyone who chooses not to abide will be held accountable. In
addition, cheerleaders must adhere to the GISD Middle School Cheerleader
Constitution which can be viewed at: www.garlandisd.net/departments/
cheerleading.
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Responsibilities
In addition to cheering for games, which include both football and basketball,
other mandatory events include 6th Grade Orientation, parades, public
appearances, and any fundraising activities scheduled by the sponsors.
During football season, 7th grade games are Monday nights, and 8th grade games
our on Tuesday nights. Both grades will practice on Wednesday after school.
During basketball season, there are games on Monday and Thursday nights.
*Squads are subject to change weekly due to athletes being involved in cheer
and basketball.
Note: Everyone is responsible for his/her own ride
and must arrive at these events no later than 5:00
P.M. Failure to do so will result in a 5 point
deduction. Students are also expected to be
picked up as soon as the games are over.
Coaches can not leave until ALL cheerleaders are
picked up. Please be considerate of our time, as
we are of yours.
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Selection Apparel
Cheer Clinic
March 20-23
PONYTAIL
NO JEWELRY
T-shirt
Knit Shorts
White socks
Tennis shoes
Mock Tryouts/Tryouts
March 24 & 25
PONYTAIL
NO JEWELRY
White T Shirt
SOLID Black knit shorts
White socks
Solid white tennis shoes
Cheer Clinic
Only candidates who are academically eligible (refer to Fourth Six
Week’s report card) may participate, and although it is not a
mandatory event, we highly recommend everyone attend. If for some
reason a candidate chooses not to participate, he/she will have to rely
on another candidate to teach him/her the material (cheer, chant, and
dance) that will be scored by the panel of judges and so determines
who makes the squad.
All participants will be charged a $10.00 fee (cash only)
Which will be due on or before March 20, 2017
Cameras, camcorders, and picture phones are not
permitted.
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Parent Participation/Involvement
Parents are not allowed in the building at anytime on March 2-24,
while the candidates are assembled in the gym learning, preparing, or
practicing their routines. This also applies to the actual tryout day
itself at Middle School. Anyone choosing to enter the premises in
spite of this warning will immediately be escorted out by a
sponsor or the police.
Day of Tryout Procedures
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Morning
All candidates should arrive at Hudson M.S already dressed in the
specified attire and report to the cafeteria by 7:30 AM to warm up. (If
a candidate shows up after tryouts have already begun, he/she will
be denied the opportunity to enter the building and therefore, will not
be allowed try out.)
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Evening Notification
Once all the candidates have tried out and the judges have the
opportunity to tabulate and verify their scores, everyone will be
dismissed and given an envelope from the sponsor that contains
specific instructions and a website address where the official tryout
results can be found.
All candidates who make the squad will be required to have a physical
AFTER May 1st and must submit a copy of the results to their coaches no
later than May 15th.
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Sequence of Events for Middle School Tryouts
1. All candidates will walk in and perform all material for the judges as a group.
The purpose of this group performance is only to allow the judges to see what
the material should look like. Full-out jumps and/or tumbling is not necessary but
certainly welcome during this demonstration.
2. Candidates will enter the gym individually.
3. Candidates will spirit, or tumble in, and approach the center of the gym floor,
where they will wait for the judge’s notification to begin their jumps.
4. The candidate will then perform his or her three jumps (toe touch, left or right
hurdler, and a jump of choice).
5. The candidate will then perform his or her individual cheer, and exit the gym.
Once all candidates have completed steps one through five, candidates will
move on to the group portion of the tryout.
6. The candidates will enter the gym in predesigned groups of three or four, and
walk to the center of the gym floor.
7. The candidates will perform their sideline chant as a group.
8. The candidates will then perform the dance as a group, and exit the gym.
There is no tumbling or spiriting in during the group portion of the tryouts. The
candidates should merely walk in, perform the sideline chant and dance, and
then walk out.
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Judging
Cheerleader selections will only be based on a performance before a panel of 5
judges. The high and low score of each candidate will be dropped, leaving the
remaining 3 to be averaged and then calculated to 2 decimal points by a districtwide, computer-generated program.
Judging Criteria for Middle School Cheerleaders
Entrance
Presence/Poise (5)
Tumbling during run-in (10)
Spirit/Enthusiasm (5)
Jumps
Toe Touch (10)
Left or Right Hurdler (5)
Jump of Choice (5)
Cheer
Motion Technique (10)
Voice/Projection (5)
Incorporation: (Jumps/Standing Tumble) (5)
Memory (5)
Chant
Motion Technique (10)
Timing (5)
Dance
Motion Technique (10)
Projection (5)
Timing (5)
There are 100 points available from each judge.
The high and low score will be dropped.
The remaining three scores will be averaged.
Each candidate must score a minimum percentage of points in order to be placed
on a cheerleading squad:
7th grade – 30%
8th grade – 35%
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Disclaimers
Judges:
Every attempt is made to hire judges that have not worked with students in the
Garland area. However, with the hundreds of camps in the state of Texas,
attended by thousands of cheerleaders and taught by hundreds of instructors, it
may be possible at some time that a member of the judging panel may have had
some contact with a candidate who is trying out.
Professional judges with outstanding credentials and references will be hired for
all tryouts. They will be instructed to judge the candidates based only on the
mastery of the skills they see during the tryouts. Tryout results will not be
challenged because of prior knowledge of judges and candidates.
Judges’ Scoring
Scores and final results tabulated by a district-wide, computer-generated
program will be non-debatable as every attempt of fairness has been attempted
by having an administrator present at each phase of the tryout process.
Insurance:
As a cheerleader, your child is covered by the school insurance, providing that
the proper GISD channels are followed. However, you are encouraged to have
your own insurance or to take the additional school insurance.
Parent Meeting:
Unless prior arrangements have been made with the sponsor, all candidates
and parents are encouraged to attend the meeting on March 16th.
Candidate Eligibility:
Even if a candidate cannot attend the Cheer Clinic due to ineligibility, they can
however participate in the Panel of Judges portion of the tryout process.
Tryout information and packets for all GISD middle and high
schools are also available at www.garlandisd.net Just follow the
Departments and Programs link and select Cheerleading!
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Break Down of Costs
The total cost to be a Webb Cheerleader is
$831.
The payments dates above are nonnegotiable. If a payment is not made on
time, the cheerleader will be removed from
the squad. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU
CAN MAKE THE PAYMENTS ON TIME
BEFORE YOUR CHILD TRYS OUT.
$335 – NCA Cheer Camp (1st payment of
$167.50 due April 14, final payment of
$167.50 due May 15)
$496 – All apparel (including uniform (shell,
liner, spankies), bows, shoes, warm ups
(pants and jacket), 3 shirts, 3 pairs of
shorts, and a backpack)
DUE MARCH 27, 2016
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Note to Parents…
It’s our sincere hope to have a successful and stress
free year. However, without your cooperation, it won’t be
possible. Therefore, we ask that you be mindful and
respectful of the following:
1. Practices are closed events. The only people who
need to be there are the athletes and their coaches.
2. Before, during, or after a game is not the time, nor the
place to approach a coach to discuss an issue. If you
find yourself unhappy about something that has occurred, email your concern to the sponsor, and if need be, schedule a
conference.
3. Familiarize yourself with the “Deduction System” to
avoid having your son/daughter disciplined for something
you might have been responsible for.
4. Understand that your child is disciplined according
to GISD’s Cheerleading Constitution and not rules we
make ourselves. Consequently, there should be no need to
question the fairness of disciplinary actions that may be
taken against him/her. And also note, you signed a
statement acknowledging you had read and received a copy
of the “Deduction System” and that your child would abide by
it or be subjected to the consequences therein.
5. Any question that pertains to a child other than your
own will not be addressed.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation,
Ms. Carpe
Ms. Raven
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Confirmation of Understanding
I, the undersigned, have read the entire Webb Middle School
Cheerleading Application Packet and understand the contents within.
I also acknowledge that:
1. Candidates must be registered to attend Webb for the
2017-2018 school year and may not try out for another GISD
squad,
2. Parents, family, and friends are not allowed in the buildings any
day during the week of tryout activities. If we are, we risk
sponsor or police removal,
3. I will not contest the final decisions resulting from the Panel of
Judges,
4. To receive my son’s/daughter’s scores in a timely fashion, I
should turn in a signed request, as well as a self-addressed
envelope along with the paperwork that’s due on April 4th. If I
miss this deadline, I can contact the sponsors at a later date
after tryouts are over,
5. I certify that all information I have provided to the sponsors is
true and correct,
6. I understand the “Note to Parents,” and
7. Selected cheerleaders must:
a. always display a positive attitude,
b. abide by the GISD Cheerleading Constitution or be
subjected to the consequences therein,
c. work hard in practice and in the classroom,
d. attend scheduled events,
e. provide their own transportation to and from games
f. participate in the squad fundraiser
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Candidate Signature
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Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Date
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Garland Independent School District
Middle School
Cheerleading Constitution
I,_________________________, a potential 2017-2018 cheerleader
at Webb Middle School, acknowledge that it is my responsibility to
commit myself to my squad and at all times promote school spirit and
good citizenship- both in and outside of school, and epitomize
INTEGRITY. With this in mind, I place my signature below to
illustrate my commitment to my teammates, the athletes, and the
school I will represent provided I am one of the top 10 scorers at the
tryouts held on Saturday, April 9th.
Not only have I been given a copy of the Revised 2/2010 “Deduction
System,” but I have read, understand, and agree with the contents
therein. Therefore, on the ______ day of ________________, I
pledge to be all I can be and to abide by this document. Should I
choose to do otherwise, I WILL BE disciplined according to the
information found on pages 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 which could result in
benching and possibly dismissal from the squad.
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Cheerleader Signature
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Parent Signature
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Parent Signature
As a parent, I have read through the constitution myself and know exactly
what can and will happen to my son/daughter should he/she deviate from the
specified guidelines. I also pledge to do all that I can to help him/her be his/her
best and to show respect for rules and regulations. At times this may require me
to take responsibility for my child by calling the sponsor or by providing
documentation, but this is my duty and my part in ensuring equality and fairness
within the squad.
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BEHAVIOR ACCOUNTABILITY
As stated on p.2 of the GISD Middle School Cheerleading Constitution,
“Being a cheerleader is an honor and special privilege. Cheerleaders and spirit
groups exist to promote good sportsmanship, good citizenship, wholesome and
enthusiastic school spirit and are first and foremost representatives of their
school. Cheerleaders should exemplify both individual and group behavior
suitable to their position and in accordance with the rules as stated in the GISD
Student Code of Conduct. Members of these groups have a fundamental
responsibility to play a leadership role in building teamwork and helping the
school achieve its goals and objectives. Because of these responsibilities,
members of the cheerleading squad will be expected to maintain a higher
standard of behavior both on and off campus and academic achievement than
that of their peers.” With that being said, detentions (for any reason) are
unacceptable and will result in a 30 minute workout before, during, or after
practice. The workout will include but not limited to burpees, timed sprints,
crunches and bear crawls.
Additionally, pgs.7-8 state “…Maintaining a higher standard of conduct will
also include ensuring that cheerleaders’ websites are appropriate. The internet is
a worldwide, publicly accessible form of communication. Any communication
such as Instagram, Facebook, or photo sharing, etc. appearing on the internet
is public domain even if it is marked private. Cheerleaders are responsible for
their personal websites and postings as well as for postings on other students’
websites. The area of appropriateness will include, but are not limited to,
language (abbreviated or alluding to), pictures, suggestive poses, clothing,
reference to alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. Any question of appropriateness will be
decided by the principal and sponsor.” In the event of such an issue, the
principal and sponsor will determine and assign a suitable consequence,
which could result in benching, suspension, or even dismissal from the
squad.
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Candidate Signature
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Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Date
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Candidate Information
Name: _________________________________________________________
Last
First
Address: _______________________________________________________
Street
______________________________________________________
City
Zip Code
Home # (___) _________________
Cell # (___) ___________________
Date of Birth _____________________
Month Day Year
Ethnicity:
Race:
Hispanic/Latino
Not Hispanic/Latino
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Mother: ________________________________________________________
Last
First
Cell Phone: (___) ___________________
Father: ________________________________________________________
Last
First
Cell Phone: (___) ___________________
Family E-mail Address: _____________________________________________
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Closed Tryout Agreement
I understand that the Webb Middle School Cheerleader Tryouts are closed to all noncandidates and that I am not to be in the building on April 9, 2016
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Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature
I, _______________________________, have read the 2016-2017
Cheerleader Tryout Packet and agree to abide by the rules and regulations
set forth by the Garland Independent School District. I have also selected to
attend Webb Middle School on my 2016-2017 Choice of School Form.
(Circle one)
7th grade
8th grade
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Cheerleader Candidate Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature
The Garland ISD Cheerleading Constitution states:
Participation in the GISD cheerleading program carries both a significant time and financial
commitment. Each cheerleader is expected to meet all financial responsibilities identified by their
specific campus. Dedication to, and the prioritization of, cheerleading is obligatory from all cheerleaders
to meet the objectives of the program. Candidates selected to be a member of the cheerleading squad are
expected to maintain their commitment to the activity for the full cheerleading year. Prior to making
commitments to be involved in other school activities, cheerleaders should carefully consider specific
program requirements, as involvement in other activities may cause participation and time conflicts with
cheerleading duties. Any cheerleader who voluntarily quits the squad before the end of the cheerleading
year without the approval of the principal and sponsor will not be allowed to tryout for the next year on
any GISD campus.
I understand the above portion of the constitution and confirm that I have not voluntarily quit any
cheerleading squad at any GISD campus.
Student Signature: ______________________________
Parent Signature: _______________________________
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