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TK1dlwArAeY5XSVVug/viewform Augustana University Cheer and Dance Tryouts: Tryouts will be held Saturday, April 8th 2016 at the Elmen Center (2
505 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105) . Dance 9:30am­1:00pm and cheer tryouts will be held from 1:30pm­5:30pm. Those who are unable to attend the tryout are welcome to submit a video audition via email to coach Jenna Simpson at [email protected] b
y Wednesday, April 5th. Please email for more information regarding video auditions. Cheer tryout attire: W
omen : Cheer shorts(athletic or spandex), a fitted tank or t­shirt(color white or navy), and cheer shoes. Your hair should be half up or all up and no jewelry. Note that these requirements are for safety reasons, and also note that a small part of your score is "Overall Image," so it's in your best interest to look game­ready. Men: Athletic shorts, t­shirt(white or navy), and athletic shoes. Dance tryout attire: Dance shorts/capris/pants, a fitted tank or t­shirt(white or navy), tan or black jazz shoes. Hair should be down and also note that a small part of your score is "Overall Image," so it's in your best interest to look game­ready. What to bring : Please print and fill out the tryout application and liability waiver found at the end of this packet, a recent photograph, $15 tryout fee, water bottle & snacks. Scholarships: All team members will receive scholarship. You do not need to fill out any additional information to be eligible for a scholarship. Cheer Tryout Requirements
Stunting (we will put you in groups at tryouts) Sideline cheers and spirit dance (to be taught at tryout) Standing/Running Tumbling (preferred but not required) Interview (name, and answer 1 question) Dance Tryout Requirements
Double/triple or more Pirouettes Turn Combination (Fouette a la seconde 1 eight count or more) Jumps & leaps Choreography section jazz, pom & hip hop (to be taught at tryouts) Participants will also be judged on overall performance/spirit and gameday image. General Information: The Augustana Spirit Squad includes both the Augustana cheer team and the Augustana dance team. Both teams will work independently but also collaborate to provide game entertainment, school spirit, and create a hard­working, and fun team atmosphere. Performances: Cheerleaders and dancers will be required to be in attendance at each Augustana home football game as well as any playoff games. And at Augustana home basketball games (women & mens we will divide games). All athletes are required to participate in any fundraising and community/volunteer activities as needed. Practice: The cheer and dance team will typically practice 2 times a week. Last season we practiced Mondays and Wednesdays 5­7pm. Workouts: Each athlete will be required to workout 2 times a week for 1 hour lifting and doing cardio at team workouts. Costs: I do my best to keep costs very low as your uniforms will be provided by the team account. Items you pay for are yours to keep. Here is a list of all costs for the upcoming year. (Some items are for everyone and some are just for rookies and won’t be purchased every year.) A requirement this year is a cheer & dance camp August 10th & 11th in Sioux Falls. The 2 day UCA cheer/ UDA dance camp costs $165. The money for camp won’t be due until early July. All members will be expected to be at Augustana for our team practices(staying in the dorms) August 9th and 12th. So please mark August 9th­12th on your calendar. More information will come!:) Uniform expected costs for c heer (money due in early Sept.): Warm­up jacket & pants $65 rookies, team cheer shoes $50.00 rookies, backpack $40 rookies, Nike team t­shirt $25 rookies, New spirit wear top $20 everyone, Poms $10 everyone, Provide your own navy spandex shorts. Uniform expected costs for d
ance( money due early Sept): Warm­up jacket & pants $65 rookies, hip hop shoes $30.00 rookies, backpack $40 rookies, Nike team t­shirt $25 rookies, New spirit wear top $20 everyone, Poms $10 everyone, Dancers need to provide their own tan jazz shoes, black jazz shoes, tan tights, black spandex shorts, black plain leggings. Other: All new team members are required to get a physical done by a doctor before summer camp and have it on file at Augustana along with some other medical forms, and to meet with an Augustana Athletic Trainer to complete a concussion baseline test. Questions? Jenna Simpson AU Spirit Squad Coach: [email protected] C: 402­316­8078 http://www.goaugie.com/ Thank you again for your interest in the Augustana Spirit Squad! We are looking forward to meeting you at tryouts. Please follow our facebook page Augustana spirit squad to check out all we do! Go Vikings! ( Don’t forget to fill out the team application, liability waiver and bring a current photo with you to tryouts(forms below)! Augustana Spirit Squad application Cheer or Dance (circle one) (if cheer circle are you a flyer, side base, or back base and can you tumble yes or no?) Name _________________________ Date of Birth _________________ Current Address ________________________________________________ City/State________________ Zip code__________ Cell Phone ( )__________________ Email ______________________________________ High School __________________________________________ Previous College (if applicable) ____________________________________ Cumulative G.P.A. ____________ Intended Major _______________________________________ Name of Parent(s)/Guardian ___________________________ Parent Phone ( )___________________ Parent Email ______________________ Insurance Company ____________________Policy #__________________ Name & Phone Number to call in case of emergency, other than guardian: _____________________________________________ Have you already been accepted to Augustana University? Yes No If no, what is the status of your application? ______________________________________________________________________ Are you 100% sure that you will be attending Augustana University this fall? Yes or No Please list your prior dance or cheer experience and awards(summarize): ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ List any clubs and organizations which you currently belong to: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Why are you interested in becoming a member of the AU Spirit Squad? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ If you were chosen as a member of the team, what do you feel would be your biggest contribution to the squad? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Applicant Signature ________________________________ Date ___________ Release and Waiver of Liability Spirit Squad Applicants Please attach headshot* “I, ____________________________, hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Augustana College, its governing board, directors, officers, employees, students, advisors, coaches, trainers, agents, volunteers and Board of Trustees (hereinafter referred to as “Releases”) from any and all liability, including any and all claims, demands, causes of action (known or unknown), suits, or judgments of any and every kind (including attorneys fees), arising from any injury, property damage or death (referred to collectively as “injuries”) that myself may suffer while being involved in or participating in the program, regardless of whether the injuries are caused by the Releasees, unless the injuries are caused by the Releasees’ gross negligence or intentional acts. This release shall apply regardless of whether the injuries occur while in, on, upon, or in transit to or from the premises where the activity occurs or is being conducted. I further agree that the Releasees are not in any way responsible for any injuries that I sustain as a result of my own negligent acts. Medical Consent: I understand and agree that Releases may not have medical personnel available at the location of the program. In the event of any medical emergency, I (initial one) do_________ do not__________ authorize and consent to any X­ray examination, anesthetic, medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care that Augustana University personnel deem necessary for my safety and protection. I understand and agree that the Releasees assume no responsibility for any injury or damage that might arise out of or in connection with such authorized emergency medical treatment. Furthermore, I certify that I am physically able to participate as an applicant for the program. I have read this agreement and fully understand its terms. I am aware that this agreement includes a release and waiver of liability and a medical consent. ___________________________________________ ______________________ Signature Date Signature of Parent/Guardian for participants under eighteen (18) years of age: I certify that I have custody of Participant or am the legal guardian of Participant by court order. I have read this agreement and fully understand its terms. I am aware that this agreement includes a release and waiver of liability and a medical consent. I join with participant in granting a release to Releasees as set forth in detail above. ___________________________________________ ______________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian Please return this release form to supervisor.