2017/2018
TOLTON CATHOLIC
BLAZER GIRLS
Head Coach Amy Susan
Assistant Coach Shelby Pecoraro
Assistant Coach Elise Krueger
Eligibility:
To be eligible in the fall/spring of 2017-2018 for Blazer Girl Dance Team, a student must have:
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Been Promoted
Been present 85% of the previous semester
You must enter school within the first 11 days of the semester in order to be eligible.
Have prior dance experience
The following MUST BE turned in BEFORE you can participate in clinics:
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High School Athletic Pre-Participation Form and the MSHSAA Sports Participation Examination form
Insurance Waiver and Release Form
Completed Information Sheet
Statement of Permission and Agreement
List of all prior dance experience
Note: The deadline for turning in this paperwork is April 9th;; however, the earlier you can get this
paperwork in, the better. Participation in the Blazer Girls will be prohibited if any of the forms are missing or
incomplete.
Squad Structure:
All team members will
 Attend summer UDA camp (TBD)
 Attend Fall and Spring practices (possibility of some summer practices)
 Attend and dance at home varsity football & boys basketball games
 Attend and perform at pep rallies and other school related events
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Attend and administer Jr. Blazer Girl clinics
Competition
 This team will compete at 2-3 select *MDTA competitions during the 2017-18 season (see below)
 Tryout process for this team.
Blazer Girls Tryout Information
Clinics/Parent Meeting
 Clinics will be held on April 9th and 11th from 7-9 p.m.
o You must attend both clinics to be eligible to tryout for the Blazer Girls
 A parent meeting will be held on Sunday, April 9th at 6:30 p.m. before the clinic
 Clinic attire includes any dance wear
 Look “performance ready”: Hair must be pulled back in a ponytail or bun, no jewelry, make up (at
least blush and a rouge lipstick)
 Bring a water bottle
Tryouts
 Tryouts will be April 13th from 5-7pm
 Tryouts will consist of:
o A dance routine consisting of Jazz & Pom
o Technique
 Double pirouette (minimum required)
 Leaps
 Right, left, middle, and leap of choice
 Kicks
 Optional elite turn section
 This could include triple+ pirouettes, turns in second, etc.
o The Fight Song
 The dance routine and fight song will be taught at the clinics
 Tryout attire:
o All black (with no words or designs)
o Jazz shoes (tan or black jazz shoes are acceptable)
o Look “performance ready”: Hair must be pulled back in a ponytail or bun, no jewelry, make
up (at least blush and a rouge lipstick)
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] and [email protected]
Possible Competitions during the 2017-18 season: http://modta.org/
Yvonne Cole Invitational St. Louis-1st Saturday in December
Lee’s Summit North Invitational Kansas City- last Saturday in January
MDTA State Competition- last Saturday in February
Practice
 The Blazer Girls typically practice Tues., 6-7 a.m., Wed., 7-9 p.m., Thurs., 3:15- 5 p.m.
 Saturday practices from 8 a.m. - noon will be added to prepare for competition.
 Additional practices are added when necessary*.
A monthly calendar will be provided to the team before the start of each month. Girls are expected to keep this calendar on
hand at every practice so that changes can be made when needed.
Information Sheet
Please complete the following information. Please write LEGIBLY.
Student Name:
Current Grade Level:
School you attended 15-16:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email address:
Birthday:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Home address (if different from above)
Parent/Guardian Phone (If different from above)
Mother’s Work Phone:
Mother’s Cell Phone:
Mother’s Email:
Father’s Work Phone:
Father’s Cell Phone:
Father’s Email:
Emergency Contact Name:
Relationship to You:
Emergency Phone:
Emergency Cell Phone:
Allergies/Health Problems/ Medications (Please describe in detail):
Statement of Permission and Agreement
If you make the Blazer Girl Dance Team, realize that you are making a commitment to Tolton Catholic High School, your
coaches, your teammates, and yourself for the complete season (football and /or basketball). The decision to audition
should not be taken lightly. You will be expected to put the Blazer Girls as one of your top priorities. Furthermore, as a
representative of Tolton, you must maintain proper behavior at all times. You must follow the dance guidelines set forth in
the Tolton Catholic High School Blazer Girl Constitution. Students who break the rules will be disciplined. By making this
commitment to the Tolton Catholic High School Blazer Girl program, you will receive many valuable and rewarding
educational experiences that you will remember long after you graduate from high school. These activities will not only
channel your enthusiasm and spirit in a constructive and beneficial manner, but will give you a sense of pride and
accomplishment in being a part of a group.
Student Agreement
I, ___________________________________, have read and understand the 2017-2018 RULES FOR THE BLAZER
GIRLS. I agree to abide by the policies described if I am chosen as a member of the squad. I am agreeing to the
information in the packet and understand that failure to adhere to these rules policies could result in dismissal from the
squad. By singing this document, I am committing to this squad and attesting that it take priority over any other
extracurricular activity.
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Agreement
I, ___________________________________, the parent or legal guardian of __________________________, have read
and understand the 2017-2018 RULES FOR THE BLAZER GIRLS AUDITION AND DANCE TEAM. I agree to abide by the
policies described if my child is chosen as a member of the squad. I also agree to the financial obligations as they are
described in the information provided. I understand that failure by me or my child to adhere to these policies could result in
dismissal from the squad.
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Parent Signature
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2017-2018 Rules for BLAZER GIRLS
Purpose
The objective of the Tolton Catholic High School Blazer Girls squad is to effectively execute a school spirit program that supports the
athletic teams and promotes the school itself. Blazer Girls will serve as positive role models and leaders for TCHS and should promote
sportsmanship within our school and among other schools. The highest priority should be to display and encourage spirit and pride for
TCHS.
Squad Members and Practices
 The squad will perform at Varsity football and Boys Varsity basketball games, pep rally events, and competitions.
 If a member of a squad is removed from a position, a replacement may be determined by the coach, Athletic Director, and
Principal.
Practices and Games
 The Blazer Girls will have practices each week. A tentative schedule will be given out at the beginning of each month. All
practices are mandatory unless it is discussed before time. Additional practices may be added when needed.
 You will also be given a schedule at the beginning of the each season, and Blazer Girls will be expected to be present at
ALL home games.
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Attendance/Absences
 ABSENCES CAN BE THE DOWNFALL OF A GREAT DANCE SQUAD! If one or more squad members are absent from a
practice or game, the other members are forced to make last minute changes. This can be stressful to squad members.
 You will be expected to be at all games and practices. Other activities and appointments, etc. must not interfere with The
Blazer Girls when at all possible.
 If you commit to Blazer Girls you are committing to attend every game. Unexcused absences are those caused by
anything other than illness or family emergencies. In addition, just because a dancer asks to be excused doesn’t mean
that the excuse will be granted.
 If you are ill or have a family emergency, the coach needs to be notified by a parent or guardian in order for this absence
to be excused. Please notify the coach before the absence or as soon after as possible; only under extreme
circumstances will prior notice not be expected. Please call or text Coach Susan (573) 999-2133 to notify me of any
excused absences. If I’m unavailable, please leave a message. You may also contact Coach Shelby (636) 542-2327 or
Coach Elise (314) 662-4228.
 As stated in the Guidelines for Tolton Athletes, students must be present half the school day to be eligible for practices
and games scheduled for that day.
 Read more about Missing Practice and the Demerit System below
Grades
 Because Blazer Girls’ are students first and athletes second, progress reports will be turned to the athletic director so he
can monitor academic progress.
 If at any time you have a D in a class, you will be required to attend a 1 hour study hall, and failure to attend study hall will
result in benching.
 Two or more F’s/failing grades will result in ineligibility of dancing at any game/competition. You can however continue to
practice.
Uniforms
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Uniforms are issued by the school and are property of the TCHS Athletic Department. If for at any reason a Blazer Girl
quits or is dismissed, she is expected to return all uniforms/equipment within five days of the termination.
Washing instructions will be provided when uniforms are distributed. At the end of basketball season, uniforms are to be
turned in dry-cleaned.
All altered uniforms must be restored to their original size before being turned in at the end of the dance season.
Damaged or lost uniforms will be replaced by the dancer.
Expected Behavior
 All Tolton Catholic High School guidelines must be followed at all times.
 Demerits will be issued for misbehavior or poor conduct
 Promote a positive image for the school community—your peers, parents, teachers, and community members
 While representing TCHS, dancers must not:
 Drink alcoholic beverages
 Use controlled substances
 Use tobacco products
 Show unsportsmanlike conduct
 Use profanity
 Show displays of affection
 Be academically dishonest.
 Attend all practices and games.
 Your attitude and ability to work with different personalities must be exceptional.
 Lying or fabricating the truth will not be tolerated and can result in immediate termination from the squad.
 Part of a coach’s job is to know where you are at all times during practices, games, and special events. Consequences
will be issued for failure to follow the coach’s direction or to stay in assigned areas during events.
 While safety is our number one goal, please understand that you should expect bumps, bruises, and other occasional
minor injuries. This is all part of dancing.
 Blazer Girls can not wear or loan TCHS Blazer Girls’ uniforms/outfits when attending non-dancing activities.
 All official Blazer Girl decisions and activities will be made by the coaching staff. All coaches and captains are to be
given respect and cooperation by dancers and parents at all times. Lack of respect will not be tolerated and can be
grounds for dismissal.
Missing Practice
A lot of time is spent choreographing, learning, and practicing the routines. We realize dancers are involved in other activities,
however, we expect that the dance team take priority over other extracurricular activities. When girls miss practice, it is unfair
to the rest of the team and requires formation changes to be made. If a dancer misses practice at any time the week of any
performance (football halftime show, pep rally, competition, etc.), the dancer may not perform at that event. However, they are
still expected to be present at the event and sit with the squad in uniform. A *demerit is given for each practice missed.
*Demerit System
In order for our team to build a long-lasting legacy that promotes dance, sisterhood, leadership, and teamwork, we must set
expectations for each member of the squad. We expect for dancers to participate at every practice, performance as well as
fundraiser (Jr. Blazer Girl clinic). A demerit is given for each practice, performance, or fundraiser missed. A demerit can also
be given for poor attitudes, unacceptable behavior (on and off the field), failing grades, or if a dancer is having issues with
responsibility (frequently forgets shoes and other attire, routinely shows up late). If a dancer receives three demerits, the
coaches will have a mandatory meeting with the parents and the dancer faces being benched from participating in a
competition or receives a comparable reprimand. If a dancer reaches 6 demerits, they are disqualified from participating on
the squad. As mentioned previously, dance takes priority over any other extracurricular activity. However, living a life of faith
and being kind and respectful to all is of most importance, followed by being a good student.
*Being in correct uniform means wearing the appropriate uniform—sports bra, bloomers, hair ribbon, socks, shoes,
determined makeup, having hair pulled up. Complete uniform also means wearing no jewelry or fingernail polish. Your nails
must be trimmed short, and no acrylic nails or tips will be worn.
Coaches reserve the right to make changes/additions to the rules as needed. In addition, if you have any questions or concerns,
please respect the following chain of command: Blazer Girl Coaches, Coach Sasser, Athletic Director, School Principal.