Pebble Hills High School
2016-2017 Cheerleading Tryout Information
Tryout Timeline:
Tryout Packet
Available
Mandatory
Parent Meeting
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Results Posted
Uniform Fitting
- Available at PHHS Front Office, Dance Room, or D201 as
well as Puentes Middle School and Sun Ridge Middle
School front offices.
Friday, May 6, 2016
- Receive and Review PHHS Cheer Handbook
5:30 p.m. in PHHS Library
-Q&A
Submission of ALL Tryout Paperwork:
1. Completed Application (page 18)
2. Signed Release Form (page 19)
3. Signed Cheerleading Agreement/Contract (page 20)
Monday, May 16, 2016
4. Physical (dated after May 1, 2016)
4:10 p.m. in PHHS Dance Room
5 Teacher Evaluation form for ALL currently enrolled
*Complete tryout packet may
courses. Please provide your teachers with an envelope
be turned in prior to May 16th
as these are to be sealed.
6. Copy of unofficial transcript for the 3rd 9 weeks. This
can be obtained from your campus counselor.
ALL DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE
IN TRYOUT, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Learn Cheer, Dance, Material required for Tryout
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Cheer/Chant/Dance/Jump Review, Tumbling Practice
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Final Evaluation
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Tryout results will be posted by candidate number.
All tryout sessions will begin promptly at 4:10 p.m. in the PHHS small gym
- Please wear appropriate undergarments, including a
sports bra, spandex shorts, and athletic socks
- Receive instructions on setting up Varsity Spirit Fashions
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Payment Center Account
in PHHS Dance Room
- Summer Tumbling/Weight Room Schedule
- Signed Statement of Integrity Due
- Signed Athletic Handbook Acknowledgement Form
- Set up Remind Accounts
Monday, May 2-6, 2016
Packet may also be picked up at May 6
Parent Meeting
Tryout Information:
General Information:
• Cheer tryouts will be held in the second semester of the school year.
• Judges are experienced and professional.
• No video taping of any portion of the clinics or evaluation by parents or candidates
is permitted.
• Out-going seniors for each campus may be used to teach the tryout material. The
senior members may help the entire week of tryouts.
Before tryouts:
• All candidates and parents must attend the mandatory parent/candidate
meeting.
• Candidates and parents are responsible for completing, signing, and returning all
forms required. These forms must be completed and turned in by the first day of the
tryout process. Parents need to read all information carefully and sign forms
indicating their understanding of the expectations set forth by cheer program.
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All candidates must be in good discipline standing at their respective school and
be cleared from all financial holds.
A physical dated after May 1, 2016 must be turned in on May 16, 2016. Any student
who does not have a physical on file with the trainer on the first day of the tryout
process will not be permitted to participate in tryouts.
Candidates must have teacher recommendations (see appendix) completed and
sealed in an envelope for each of their current teachers. Make copies as
necessary.
During tryouts:
• All candidates should report to the designated tryout site on time each day of the
tryout process.
• Clothing for clinic sessions: shorts, t-shirt/tank top, cheer shoes, hair in ponytail, no
jewelry, and athletic footwear.
• Clothing for formal tryout: black or white shirt, black shorts, hair in ponytail with bow,
no jewelry, and athletic footwear.
• PHHS tryouts and clinics are closed to the public. Parents are asked to drop off their
candidate and leave the tryout facility. There will be no areas for parents to wait.
Scoring:
Cheer tryout participants will be evaluated on skills using a point system (see SISD
Cheerleader Tryout Score Sheet). Each skill is assigned a point value. The maximum
point value assigned is considered excellent and the minimum point value assigned is
considered below expectations. Tumbling begins at the lowest skill level and
progressively become more difficult (see PHHS Jump/Tumbling Score Sheet). Points for
performing each tumbling element/sequence earns cumulative points. The more
difficult the skill, the higher the point value earned. In skills that progressively become
more difficult, participants will be asked to perform each skill leading up to the most
difficult skill they are capable of doing and will be scored accordingly. Points will be
used to compare and rank candidates against one another, but again, coaches will
make the final determination on who makes each team/squad. Final member
selection will be made based on judge’s scores, teacher evaluations, and grades.
After tryouts:
• After tryouts coaches will rank candidates based on the points they earned and will
use this to guide the decision for placement on each team.
• The results of the tryouts will be posted at a location determined by the campus
coaches and administration and communicated to all participants.
• Parents may inquire about their student’s tryout results by making an appointment
with the cheer coach. Concerns about other students’ tryout results, including
scores, will not be discussed. The campus is responsible for keeping all
documentation regarding the tryout process for one year.
• All decisions regarding teams are made by the campus coaches and
administration and are final.
SISD CHEERLEADER TRYOUT SCORE SHEET
2016-2017
PARTICIPANT #:___________
FINAL SCORE:_________
FINAL RANK:_________
The purpose of completing this form is to rate the contestant’s abilities and techniques as
a cheerleader. Each of the evaluation criterion is to be rated as a whole. The sub-points
are to be considered within the individual criterion.
TOTAL
VALUE
CRITERION
SUB-POINTS
COMMENTS
POINTS
SCORE
EARNED
Smile, Eye
Contact, and
Showmanship
POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT WOW
Enthusiasm;
0-10
& Spirit
0-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
Entrance and Exit;
Confidence, and
Crowd Appeal
Height, Form, and
Technique; Three
USE
Consecutive
Jumps
RUBRIC
Jumps and
Landing
Knowledge of
Cheer, Voice
POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT WOW
Cheer
Projection, Sharp
0-10
0-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
Motions, Timing,
and Execution
Knowledge of
Dance, Rhythm,
POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT WOW
Timing,
Dance
0-10
0-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
Technique, and
Execution
Tumbling
Technique, Form,
and Landing
Overall
Impression
Grooming,
Neatness,
Posture, and
Appropriate
Clothing
USE
RUBRIC
POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT WOW
0-10
0-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
JUDGE’S SIGNATURE:____________________________________
9-10
PARTICIPANT #__________
PHHS TUMBLING/JUMPS SCORE SHEET
JUMPS: HEIGHT, FORM, TECHNIQUE, LANDING
JUMP RUBRIC
POINT VALUE
CRITERIA
0
No jump
1
Below level, bent legs, flexed toes, feet apart on landing, timing off
2
Level jumps, average jump technique, flexed toes, feet apart on landing, poor timing
3
Level jumps, average jump technique, pointed toes, landing with feet together, good timing
4
Above level jumps, good jump technique, pointed toes, landing with feet together
5
Hyper-extended jumps, strong jump technique, pointed toes, landing with feet together, all advanced jumps
(Toe-touch, Pike, Front Hurdler, Side Hurdler) connected by a whip approach
1) THREE CONSECUTIVE JUMPS
0-5 PTS
________
2) DOUBLE TOE TOUCH
0-5 PTS
________
3) TOE TOUCH FLIP FLOP
OR
TOE TOUCH BACK TUCK
4) DOUBLE TOE FLIP FLOP
OR
DOUBLE TOE BACK TUCK
0-5 PTS
________
0-5 PTS
0-5 PTS
________
________
0-5 PTS
________
TOTAL JUMP POINTS AWARDED______________
TUMBLING: TECHNIQUE, FORM, AND LANDING
TUMBLING RUBRIC
POINT VALUE
CRITERIA
0
No Tumbling
1
Below level technique, bent legs, flexed toes, poor landing, no connections
2
At Level, average technique, flexed toes, poor landing, no connections
3
At level, average technique, pointed toes, good landing, connected tumbling with pauses
4
Above level, good technique, pointed toes, good landing, connected tumbling without pauses
5
Strong technique, pointed toes, excellent landing, connected power tumbling without pauses
STANDING TUMBLING
5) FRONT WALK OVER
0-5 PTS
________
6) FLIP FLOP
0-5 PTS
________
7) FLIP FLOP, FLIP FLOP
0-5 PTS
________
8) FLIP FLOP, FLIP FLOP, BACK TUCK
0-5 PTS
________
9) STANDING BACK TUCK
0-5 PTS
________
10) ROUND OFF FLIP FLOP
OR
ROUND OFF FLIP FLOP, BACK TUCK
0-5 PTS
________
0-5 PTS
________
11) ADVANCED PASS
0-5 PTS
________
RUNNING TUMBLING
TOTAL TUMBLING POINTS AWARDED _____________
PHHS Cheerleading Tryout Application
Tryout Application:
Candidate Name__________________________________
2016-2017 School Year Classification
ID __________________
FR
SO
JR
School Presently Attending_____________________________
Birthday_________________________________________
Parent(s) Name(s)__________________________________________________________
Address, City, Zip ___________________________________________________
Home Phone______________________Work Phone_________________________
Parent Cell________________________Student Cell_________________________
Parent Email________________________________________________________________
Student Email_______________________________________________________________
Medical Information:
Doctor______________________________________ Phone #____________________
Dentist______________________________________ Phone #____________________
Insurance Company____________________________ Policy number________________
Recommended Hospital in the event of emergency____________________________
1. Please list any medications and/or food allergies ____________________________
2. Please list any medications you are currently taking _________________________
3. Please list any injuries you are currently being treated _______________________
- If you have ever been removed or resigned from a cheerleading squad, please explain
why: ________________________________________________________________________
Explain why would you like to be a Pebble Hills High School Cheerleader:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Squad Choice Selection for the 2016-2017 School Year:
Please initial all that are applicable. If you would like to tryout for both JV and Varsity, please
indicate that by initialing both JV and Varsity cheer. Those that select both JV and Varsity, and do
not make Varsity, scores will be carried over to the JV tryout. Some or all candidates may be asked
to repeat trout material for all three teams.
Parent/Student Initials
_____ _____ Freshmen Cheer (Grade 9)
_____ _____ Junior Varsity Cheer (Grades 10-11)
_____ _____ Varsity Cheer (Grades 10-11)
Release Form
Applicant Release:
I, (applicant name) ____________________________________, have read Pebble Hills High
School Cheer Program Handbook that governs the Pebble Hills High School Cheerleading
Squad. As a representative of my school, I understand and agree to abide by the rules
and expectations if selected as a cheerleader for the 2016-2017 school year.
Signature of applicant: ______________________________ Date_______________
Parental Release:
I, the undersigned, have read and fully understand the rules and regulations which will
govern my child if chosen to represent Pebble Hills High School as a cheerleader. I further
understand that this is an extracurricular activity and that attendance at all practices,
games, tumbling, competitions, special functions and camp is a requirement of the
elected cheerleader.
I hereby give consent to my child ___________________________, to tryout for cheerleading
at Pebble Hills High School and recognize his/her responsibilities and requirement as a
leader of their school. I understand that, if chosen, I will be required to pay for the uniform
package for my child. I also understand that my child’s uniform package will not be
ordered unless payment is received by the deadline or my child will be dismissed from the
squad. Further, I understand that the school and coach/sponsor will not be held liable
for any accident or injury that may occur. We give our permission for our child to receive
medical attention in the event that we cannot be present or reached for any reason.
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian_____________________________ Date________
PHHS Cheerleader Agreement/Contract
I have read the 2016-2017 Socorro ISD Cheerleading Constitution and Pebble Hills High
School Cheer Program Handbook and fully understand the requirements and
expectations set forth. As a member of the PHHS Cheer Program, I agree to abide by
these rules and I am aware of the consequences, should I not meet the requirements
listed. I further understand that cheerleading is an extracurricular activity and that
attendance at all practices, games, competitions, special functions and camps are a
requirement of a squad member.
Student Name: _______________________________ Squad:
9th
JV
Varsity
Student Signature: ____________________________ Date: ___________________
I have read the 2016-2017 Socorro ISD Cheerleading Constitution and Pebble Hills High
School Cheer Program Handbook and fully understand the personal and financial
commitment I am responsible for. I agree to pay according to the payment plan
provided. I understand that my child’s uniform items will not be ordered unless payment is
received by the deadline or my child will be dismissed from the squad. Further, I
understand that the school and coach will not be held liable for any accident or injury
that may occur. We give our permission for our child to receive medical attention in the
event that we cannot be present or reached for any reason.
Parent Name: _______________________________
Parent Signature: ____________________________
Date: ___________________
Pebble Hills Cheer Tryouts 2016-2017 Teacher Evaluation
Due May 16, 2016, no exceptions
Name of Teacher______________Period_______Subject____________
Please rate the Cheer Candidate: ______________________________
0 being the lowest and 5 being the highest
Dependability
0-5
Leadership
0-5
Grades
0-5
Attitude
0-5
Respectful
0-5
Teachers: Being a PHHS Cheerleader means representing not only a team, but a school
through spirit, motivation, and a positive attitude. Please be as honest as possible as you
are the expert on the student’s overall character.
Please check one:
o I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this student for the 2016-2017 PHHS Cheer Program.
o I RECOMMEND this student for the 2016-2017 PHHS Cheer Program.
o I RECOMMEND WITH RESERVATIONS this student for the 2016-2017 PHHS Cheer Program.
o I DO NOT RECOMMEND this student for the 2016-2017 PHHS Cheer Program.
Current Grade_____________
Teacher Comments:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Teacher Signature_________________________
Please send evaluation back in envelope with candidate’s name and seal with teacher’s
signature on flap.
*Teachers may hand SEALED envelope to candidate.