Saginaw High School Saginaw High School CheerleadingCheerleading

Principal Dr. PriddyPrincipal Dr. Priddy

CHEERLEADING CHEERLEADING CONTACTSCONTACTS

ADMINISTRATOR FOR CHEERLEADINGADMINISTRATOR FOR CHEERLEADINGSigma House Principal, Jeff SmithSigma House Principal, Jeff Smith

jeffreysmith@ems-isd.net

SHS Cheer WebsiteSHS Cheer Websitewww.emsisd.com/shscheer

Cheerleading CoachesCheerleading CoachesVarsity CoachVarsity CoachLea CochraneLea Cochrane

lcochrane@ems-isd.netJV CoachJV Coach

Tara CarterTara Cartertcarter@ems-isd.netFreshmen CoachFreshmen Coach

SAGINAW CHEERLEADINGSAGINAW CHEERLEADINGWHAT TO EXPECTWHAT TO EXPECT

YEARLY TIME COMMITMENT AND YEARLY TIME COMMITMENT AND YEARLY EXPENSESYEARLY EXPENSES

BOOSTER CLUB AND BOOSTER CLUB AND CHEERLEADER/PARENT ACTIVITYCHEERLEADER/PARENT ACTIVITY

CHEERLEADING CLASS CHEERLEADING CLASS REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS AND TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONSEXPECTATIONS

TIME COMMITMENTTIME COMMITMENT MANDATORY WEEKLY PRACTICES BEGINNING March MANDATORY WEEKLY PRACTICES BEGINNING March

2626thth – Summer – Summer (depending on team) (depending on team) check cheer website check cheer website calendar for timescalendar for times

Fundraisers to be determinedFundraisers to be determined Sign Painting For Pep RalliesSign Painting For Pep Rallies NCA SUMMER CAMP @ TWU in Denton Fri. July 18th-Mon. NCA SUMMER CAMP @ TWU in Denton Fri. July 18th-Mon.

July 21st (for Competition Team & Team Captains ONLY)July 21st (for Competition Team & Team Captains ONLY) Two Day Camp @ SHS for Two Day Camp @ SHS for ALL ALL Teams July 28Teams July 28thth & July 29th, & July 29th,

2014 2014 (1-4 pm)(1-4 pm) Vacation Mid June Through Mid July-Vacation Mid June Through Mid July-EXCEPT FOR COMP EXCEPT FOR COMP

TEAMTEAM Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Playoff games and any other Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Playoff games and any other

sports the Coaches deem necessarysports the Coaches deem necessary Local, Regional AND/OR National Cheerleading Competitions Local, Regional AND/OR National Cheerleading Competitions

For Competition TeamFor Competition Team

SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP

ESTIMATE OF ESTIMATE OF INITIALINITIAL CHEERLEADING EXPENSES CHEERLEADING EXPENSES

2014-20152014-2015CAMP CAMP (comp team & team captains) (comp team & team captains) approx. $320, approx. $320,

CAMPWEAR approx. $75-150 CAMPWEAR approx. $75-150 (less if not on Comp team (less if not on Comp team or team captain)or team captain)

WARM UPS – approx. $240 WARM UPS – approx. $240 (if on comp) (if on comp) approx. $60 approx. $60 (if (if not on comp)not on comp)

BLOOMERS - approx. $40BLOOMERS - approx. $40CHEER TENNIS SHOES – approx. $75CHEER TENNIS SHOES – approx. $75

BAG – approx. $60BAG – approx. $60LEGGINGS, UNDERLINER, JERSEY– approx. $135LEGGINGS, UNDERLINER, JERSEY– approx. $135

See next slide for Uniforms…..also on cheer website.See next slide for Uniforms…..also on cheer website.

ESTIMATE OF ESTIMATE OF INITIALINITIAL CHEERLEADING EXPENSES CHEERLEADING EXPENSES

2014-20152014-2015ALL prices based on 2012-13 rates- prices for new uniforms could change. *used prices are approximate*2013-2014 Varsity Uniforms:

White Rider: Used $83.00 New $165.00Red Saginaw: Used $105.00 New $210.00Gold Saginaw: Used $110.00 New $220.00Jacket for Gold Saginaw: Used $78.00 New $156.00 

2013-2013 JV Uniforms: Red Saginaw Shell only: Used $60.00 New $120.00White Riders Uniform: Used $100.00 New $200.00Red Riders Uniform: Used $95.00 New $190.00Jacket for Red Riders: Used $60.00 New $120.00 

2013-2014 Freshmen Uniforms:Red Saginaw Uniform: Used $73.00 New $145.00Red Riders Shell only: Used$58.00 New $115.00Superman Uniform: Used $100.00 New $200.00Jacket for Superman: Used $65.00 New $130.00

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5:00-6:30pm, March 27, 2014 the Uniform Swap will be in the Cheer gym …bring your used uniforms and your cash/checkbook!!!

SUMMER CAMP AND CAMPWEARSUMMER CAMP AND CAMPWEAR NCA Camp @ TWU NCA Camp @ TWU

July 18July 18thth-21-21stst (comp (comp team only & team team only & team captains)captains)

Two Day camp @ SHS Two Day camp @ SHS for for ALLALL teams July teams July 28th & 29th 28th & 29th (1-4pm)(1-4pm)

THREE CAMP T-SHIRTS THREE CAMP T-SHIRTS and SHORTS and SHORTS

TENNIS SHOESTENNIS SHOES SNACKSSNACKS SOUVENIRSSOUVENIRS

FOOTBALL SEASONFOOTBALL SEASON

SPIRIT EXPENSESSPIRIT EXPENSESCANDY FOR WEEKLY SPIRIT STICKSCANDY FOR WEEKLY SPIRIT STICKSPROPS FOR PEP RALLIESPROPS FOR PEP RALLIESDRESS UP GEAR FOR PEP RALLIESDRESS UP GEAR FOR PEP RALLIESVARSITY – DECORATIONS FOR VARSITY – DECORATIONS FOR

LOCKERS AND FOR SENIOR LOCKERS AND FOR SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS HOUSES FOOTBALL PLAYERS HOUSES ((Booster Club cannot buy these Booster Club cannot buy these supplies unless they are purchased for supplies unless they are purchased for the cheer program.the cheer program.))

Basketball SeasonBasketball Season DECORATIONS FOR SPECIAL GAMESDECORATIONS FOR SPECIAL GAMES CHEER MOST HOME GAMESCHEER MOST HOME GAMES NO CHEERING DURING HOLIDAYS NO CHEERING DURING HOLIDAYS

FOR BASKETBALL GAMES FOR BASKETBALL GAMES ALL CHEERLEADERS MAY TRAVEL ALL CHEERLEADERS MAY TRAVEL

FOR PLAY-OFF GAMESFOR PLAY-OFF GAMES SIGN PAINTING FOR GAMESSIGN PAINTING FOR GAMES

COMPETITION TEAMCOMPETITION TEAM Tryouts May 13Tryouts May 13thth-15-15thth 4:30-5:30pm in 4:30-5:30pm in

SHS Cheer gym (closed to public)SHS Cheer gym (closed to public) Tryout Requirements:Tryout Requirements:

Standing back-handspring Standing back-handspring (no spot)(no spot)

Running tumbling pass Running tumbling pass (no spot)(no spot) Double ToeDouble Toe

Special practices (some possibly on Special practices (some possibly on Saturdays)Saturdays)

Summer tumbling sessions required Summer tumbling sessions required at additional cost at additional cost

Summer stunting sessions with Summer stunting sessions with cheer coachcheer coach

COMPETITION COMPETITION TEAMTEAM

Must attend NCA Camp at TWU in Denton, July Must attend NCA Camp at TWU in Denton, July 18th-21st, 2014 18th-21st, 2014 (competition team & team captains (competition team & team captains only)only)

Hand-selected NCA Staff, certified in skills trainingHand-selected NCA Staff, certified in skills training Indoor facilities with matsIndoor facilities with mats All American tryouts and National Bids are offered.All American tryouts and National Bids are offered. Coaches trainingCoaches training Local/Regional Competitions (possibility)Local/Regional Competitions (possibility) National Competitions (possibility)National Competitions (possibility)

EM-S ISD ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT POLICIES as it pertains to SHS COMPETITION CHEER TEAM

 1. Uniform- Competitions/Performances      A.  Each team member is to be dressed the same while competing 2.  Student actions that can result in dismissal or suspension from the team.     A.  Drugs- use of drugs by a student/athlete or being where drugs are           being used can result in dismissal or suspension from the team.     B.  Alcohol- use of alcohol by a student/athlete can result in dismissal          or suspension from the team. C.  Being disrespectful to coaches and failure to follow coaches’ instructions during practices or performances can result in dismissal from team or suspension from a competition.     D.  Excessive absences from practice or school can result in dismissal or           suspension from team.      E.  Any actions that a student/athlete commits that are detrimental to          the team can result in dismissal or suspension from the team.  This          will be a decision made by the athletic director, campus coordinator, and           the head coach that is involved.

Cont…EM-S ISD ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT POLICIES as it pertains to SHS COMPETITION CHEER TEAM

 3.  General regulations- may result in punishment if not adhered to     A.  If a student/athlete must miss a competition, performance or practice, a member of the coaching staff should be informed ahead of time or immediately,          whichever is appropriate to the situation.     B.  If a student/athlete is injured he/she should see a trainer before           leaving their event or campus.     C.  Student/athletes should be on time for meetings, practices, performances and competitions. Tardiness of 3 or more instances will remove the cheerleader from one or more competitions.4. Tryout Requirements- Standing Back handspring Double toe Running tumbling pass

 *Any other incidents will be deal with cases by case at the discretion of the coaches.*

COMPETITION EXPENSESCOMPETITION EXPENSESTRAVELTRAVEL

$100.00$100.00--$300.00 $300.00 (More if (More if charter charter bus or bus or plane)plane)

HOTELHOTEL

$50.00-$50.00-$150.00$150.00

MEALSMEALS

$70.00-$70.00-$100.00$100.00

ENTRY ENTRY FEES FEES

$25.00-$25.00-$150.00$150.00

EXTRAEXTRAACTIVITACTIVITYY

$50.00-$50.00-$250.00$250.00

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONSCLASSROOM EXPECTATIONSCOMPETITION TEAMCOMPETITION TEAM

ELECTED CHEERLEADERS MUST ENROLL IN ELECTED CHEERLEADERS MUST ENROLL IN FALL SEMESTER OF GYMASTICS FOR FALL SEMESTER OF GYMASTICS FOR CHEERLEADERS. You will receive a half credit CHEERLEADERS. You will receive a half credit of PE for the Fall semester only. If you CHOOSE of PE for the Fall semester only. If you CHOOSE to stay in the class the Spring semester you will to stay in the class the Spring semester you will receive an elective half credit. receive an elective half credit.

COUNSELORS WILL ASSIST YOU WITH COUNSELORS WILL ASSIST YOU WITH SCHEDULINGSCHEDULING

See SHS Competition Cheer Team Expectations See SHS Competition Cheer Team Expectations in this presentation and on the cheer website.in this presentation and on the cheer website.

BOOSTER CLUB ACTIVITIESBOOSTER CLUB ACTIVITIES Concession stand duty is strongly Concession stand duty is strongly

encouraged/recommended for each cheerleader encouraged/recommended for each cheerleader and their parent during the regular football season and their parent during the regular football season and play-off season. and play-off season. If not, you will not have money If not, you will not have money for the annual cheer awards reception/banquet or for the annual cheer awards reception/banquet or scholarships for your children.scholarships for your children.

Fundraising activities to offset competition, Fundraising activities to offset competition, banquet, and scholarship expenses.banquet, and scholarship expenses.

Monthly MeetingsMonthly Meetings

TRYOUTSTRYOUTS2014-2014-20152015

Tryout MaterialA copy of the Cheer words will be provided when the clinic begins.

Cheer Clinic for TryoutsCheer Clinic for Tryouts Tuesday, March 18Tuesday, March 18thth 4:30 – 6:30 pm4:30 – 6:30 pm Wednesday, March 19Wednesday, March 19thth 4:30 – 6:30 pm4:30 – 6:30 pm Thursday, March 20Thursday, March 20thth 4:30 – 6:30 pm4:30 – 6:30 pm

All Practices will be held in the Saginaw High All Practices will be held in the Saginaw High School Cheer and Dance Gyms.School Cheer and Dance Gyms.

Wear comfortable practice gear and tennis shoes.Wear comfortable practice gear and tennis shoes. NONO Jewelry Jewelry oror long fingernails long fingernails oror nail polish nail polish Hair neatly pulled Hair neatly pulled away from faceaway from face in a ponytail in a ponytail

What to Wear to TryoutsWhat to Wear to Tryouts White T-shirt – NO CHEER LOGOS (plain White T-shirt – NO CHEER LOGOS (plain

white T)white T) Cardinal Red or Black shorts NO CHEER Cardinal Red or Black shorts NO CHEER

LOGOSLOGOS Light weight tennis shoesLight weight tennis shoes No jewelry or nail polishNo jewelry or nail polish Hair neatly pulled Hair neatly pulled away from faceaway from face in a in a

ponytailponytail

SHS TryoutsSHS Tryouts Friday, March 21st Friday, March 21st

Candidates arrive at 4:45pmCandidates arrive at 4:45pmAll candidates meet in dance gym to get All candidates meet in dance gym to get

numbers. numbers. Bags and purses may be left with your Bags and purses may be left with your

parent/s or in the locker room. Cell parent/s or in the locker room. Cell phones are not allowed.phones are not allowed.

Do not bring anything to dance gym but Do not bring anything to dance gym but your candidate number and yourself.your candidate number and yourself.

ParentsParents Parents may wait in the cafeteria. Parents may wait in the cafeteria.

Coaches, administrators, senior Coaches, administrators, senior cheerleaders and candidates only are cheerleaders and candidates only are allowed in the gym/locker room areas.allowed in the gym/locker room areas.

Coaches/Senior cheerleaders will Coaches/Senior cheerleaders will periodically inform you of approximate periodically inform you of approximate time expectations of completion.time expectations of completion.

Do not take your child away from school Do not take your child away from school until call backs have been completed and a until call backs have been completed and a Coach has dismissed your child.Coach has dismissed your child.

Tryout ProcessTryout ProcessCandidates will be judged by accredited Candidates will be judged by accredited Judges, including the Varsity Coach. Judges, including the Varsity Coach. Coaches will choose the competition team.Coaches will choose the competition team.Administrators and Judges will view the Administrators and Judges will view the tryout process.tryout process.In the result of a tie, those candidates will In the result of a tie, those candidates will be called back to break the tie.be called back to break the tie.Once call backs are completed the Once call backs are completed the candidates will be dismissed by the candidates will be dismissed by the coaches.coaches.

What to Expect at TryoutsWhat to Expect at Tryouts Selection order is made by random draw.Selection order is made by random draw. Candidates will enter for judges individually Candidates will enter for judges individually

with any tumbling then complete 3 jumps…if with any tumbling then complete 3 jumps…if no tumbling, then spirit. no tumbling, then spirit. ((All tumbling will be All tumbling will be approved on Thurs 3/20 by the Coaches and approved on Thurs 3/20 by the Coaches and will be expected to be thrown all year longwill be expected to be thrown all year long).).

Candidates will then perform the dance and Candidates will then perform the dance and cheer in groups of three. cheer in groups of three.

Candidates will wait in the locker room until Candidates will wait in the locker room until dismissed by the Coaches.dismissed by the Coaches.

After TryoutsAfter Tryouts All results will be posted on the Cheer website on All results will be posted on the Cheer website on

Friday, March 21st after all the tryouts are Friday, March 21st after all the tryouts are completed. They will be posted by candidate completed. They will be posted by candidate number.number.

Elected cheerleaders AND their parent/s will be Elected cheerleaders AND their parent/s will be expected to attend a MANDATORY MEETING @ expected to attend a MANDATORY MEETING @ SHS in room B115 on March 24th at 6:30pm.SHS in room B115 on March 24th at 6:30pm.

An initial deposit of $250.00 is required on March An initial deposit of $250.00 is required on March 24th and monthly payments of $250.00 will be 24th and monthly payments of $250.00 will be required until your balance is paid in fullrequired until your balance is paid in full…CASH …CASH or MONEY ORDER ONLY PLEASE or MONEY ORDER ONLY PLEASE

Good Luck Good Luck to to

EVERYONE!!EVERYONE!!