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Sellers

Middle School

Cheerleader Tryouts

Paperwork Checklist

Here is a list of the paperwork items that must be turned in for each

candidate by 4:10 PM on Friday April 15, 2022

⧫ _____Cheer Application ⧫_____Parent Release Form ⧫_____ Fine Arts Signature Page ⧫_____Pre-participation Physical Evaluation ⧫_____UIL Concussion Acknowledgement Form ⧫ _____Official Report Card ⧫ _____Media Form

Commitment 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 committing to other school activities, cheerleaders should carefully consider specific program requirements, as involvement in other activities may cause time and participation 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 try out for the next year on any GISD campus. A list of spring and summer obligations for Sellers’ cheerleaders will be given to each new member when the information becomes available. It is very important that all newly selected cheerleaders attend all practices and functions noted. The absence of any member affects the productivity of the entire squad. In addition to all the practices and games, Sellers’ cheerleaders will have other duties which they will be required to perform throughout the school year and summer. These duties include, but are not limited to, planning pep rallies, painting signs for games and pep rallies, and acting as hostesses for various school activities. A great amount of time and energy will also be asked of the parents/guardians in providing transportation to and from all activities and in other miscellaneous functions during the year.

Cheerleader Expectations

Expectations for cheerleaders and other student leaders at Sellers Middle School are extremely high. Please make sure you have read this packet VERY carefully, as it describes the schedule requirements and rules for elected cheerleaders. There are several changes pending the District Handbook this year. Please pay attention to any updates you will receive as they will override anything stated in this packet. If you cannot abide by the schedule, requirements, and/or rules, please reconsider trying out. Grades: Cheerleaders must maintain passing grades or risk extended probation/termination. All cheerleaders will complete weekly grade checks starting the week after tryouts. Grade sheets are due every week on Wednesday mornings before first period unless otherwise determined by the sponsors. Time: If elected, plan to spend an average of two to three hours per week practicing cheers, chants and skits for cheerleading performances. We will also cheer at all football and basketball games from September- February. Games require an average of three hours per week in addition to above mentioned practice and the GISD Cheer Classic.

Transportation: Each parent/guardian must arrange for his/her own child's ride to and from games, practices and cheerleading functions. You will be given a calendar for all cheerleading functions. Therefore, parents are responsible for their child's timely arrival to events. All members are to be picked up from the school after games/competitions/performances/events no later than 20 minutes after being dismissed by the teacher. Be respectful of the teacher’s time and contact the teacher if you are running late to pick up your student. Repeated tardiness of pick up will result in a principal/teacher review with the parent/guardian and benching or removal may be possible. Attendance: Do not plan to try out for cheerleading unless you plan to attend all games, practices and cheerleader functions. Please familiarize yourself with the Fine arts Cheer Handbook for information on what is excused and what is not excused. The GISD Cheer Handbook can be found at the following link. Cheer Handbook Rules: Keep in mind that being a cheerleader is a privilege. The strictest consideration for, and adherence to, all rules is mandatory.

Tryout Eligibility

Academic Details. All participants trying out for the squad must turn in an OFFICIAL Report Card for this school year so far. Students may ask the front office for a copy of their official report card if they misplaced their copy. Enrollment A student is eligible to tryout for cheerleader if either of the two conditions are met: ● At the time of the tryout, the student is enrolled in the Garland Independent School District and is trying out at the school where the student is registered to attend for the next school year. ● If the student is not currently enrolled in the GISD, but is registered to attend a GISD campus for the next school year, the student may try out at that campus. A student may try out at only one GISD school.

Paperwork

Physical Evaluation: Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation – Medical History Form – Please note that you are NOT required to have a physical exam prior to tryouts unless you answer yes to questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or

6. If none of these apply, you only need to turn in the first page. If you answer yes to any of these questions, you must have a pre-physical exam and must turn in both pages of the form with your application packet on Friday, April 15, 2022. We Will accept paperwork up to the first day of the clinic. *Candidates selected to the squad must have a physical on file dated no sooner than April 1, 2022.

Clinic

● The Clinic is not mandatory, but the candidate will be held accountable for the material taught during the clinic. ● The clinic will be held in the practice gym on: Monday, April 18, 2022-April 22, 2022 from 4:30-6:30 pm ● Dress needs to be appropriate for moving and jumping. No tank tops. ● Hair must be in a ponytail, no jewelry, etc. ● Cheers, dance, and jumps to be used at tryouts will be taught at the clinic. ● No video of the clinic will be allowed at any time. ● The clinic is a CLOSED event. Only candidates will be allowed in the practice gym. ● A copy of the music will be provided for the candidates to practice

Tryouts

Tryouts will be held on Saturday April 23, 2022 at Memorial Pathways Academy. Participants need to meet Coach Muenz outside of the school no later than 11:50. Warm-ups begin promptly at 12:00-12:30 and Tryouts are from 12:30-1:45. Parents will not be allowed in the building during any phase of the tryouts. Tryout Attire ● Plain white polo-style shirt with no visible logo—must be tucked in ● Solid black shorts (elastic waist/cotton) ● Solid White socks ● Solid White athletic shoes ● Hair needs to be in a secure ponytail---no ribbons or bows may be worn ● No jewelry may be worn ● No fingernail polish or artificial nails ● Tryout number should be attached neatly to the front of shirt—do not switch numbers! ● Numbers will be given to you by sponsor

Financial Responsibility

It is the responsibility of each cheerleader to meet all financial obligations. Every effort is made to make all expenses minimal. Failure to meet the stated financial obligations will result in a principal review which may lead to removal from the squad. You may also not try out for the upcoming year if the previous year has not been paid for.

Estimated Costs for SMS Cheer 2022- The estimated cost of cheerleading for the 2020-2021 school year is $50-$100. The stated cost includes all fees for accessories (pom poms, shoes, socks, bows etc.) and camp clothes. Any payments for accessories and camp clothes will be made directly to our vendor by cashier’s check, money order, or credit card ( exact price and due date of fees to be discussed when available). Required items that are not part of the above mentioned costs: ● All candidates who make the squad will need to purchase a solid black, racer back sports bra on their own that they must wear to the uniform fitting. o Sponsors will approve that the sports bra does not show while wearing the uniform ● Extra bows if needed ● Team pictures ● Other cheer wear if decided as a squad to order

Important Dates

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Parent Meeting in library 5:15 PM Friday, April 15, 2022 paperwork due to Coach Muenz by 4: Monday, April 18, 2022 Tryout Clinic Practice Gym 4:30-6:30 PM Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Clinic Practice Gym 4:30-6:30 PM Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Clinic Practice Gym 4:30-6:30 PM Thursday, April 21, 2022 Clinic Practice Gym 4:30-6:30 PM Friday, April 22, 2022 Clinic/Mock Tryouts 4:30-6:30 PM Saturday, April 23, 2022 Tryouts Memorial Pathway Academy 12:00-1:45 PM Monday, April 25, 2022 Cheer Results Posted In the Morning Tuesday April 26,2022 Newly elected cheerleader and Parent meeting 5:30-6:30 PM Friday April 29, 2022 Uniform Fitting 4:30-5:15 PM June 13-June 23 Summer Camp TBD