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Please make note of your questions as we go through this presentation and ask at the end.
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Is cheerleading right for me?
Cheerleading is more than a cute uniform and title!
WJHS Cheerleading PurposeThe purpose of the WJHS Cheerleading Squad is to provide an extracurricular activity on campus that aids in the
following:
1. Extracurricular activities are a privilege and not a right for Texas public schools. 2. The WJHS Cheerleading Squad supports all athletic functions, promotes good sportsmanship among the
students and spectators, encourage scholarship, set an example of citizenship, and be an exemplary role-model worthy of the position.
3. A fundamental element of this program is for the cheerleaders to be in front of the fans to perform and crowd lead to promote unification of the crowd's involvement during athletic events.
4. A cheerleader shall strive to build better relationships between schools by promoting good sportsmanlike conduct and school spirit.
5. A Cheerleader shall cooperate with the coach, game officials, squad members, and teachers. 6. A Cheerleader should be a model student and abide by all WISD rules and regulations. 7. A Cheerleader should maintain a solid character in and out of school and reflect only the best on the school
they represent. 8. One of the primary pedagogical purposes of the cheerleading squad is to impart knowledge and skills to
students so that they will learn and model the Whitehouse ISD Standards for Student Conduct found in the Whitehouse ISD District Code of Conduct.
WJHS Cheerleading
Goal
It is the goal of the cheerleading program at WJHS to teach students to:
1. Work successfully with others. 2. This program helps students learn to
build relationships, advocate for themselves in socially appropriate ways, and work toward common goals -- while having fun at the same time.
3. The program supports students in learning and modeling honesty, integrity, promise-keeping, loyalty, concern for others, law-abidance/civil duty, respect for others, fairness, pursuit of excellence, and accountability.
WJHS Cheerleading
Leadership
1. Each Cheerleader shall be aware of the responsibilities required and the commitment he/she is making to the school and the student body for the entire year of service.
2. This is a position of responsibility and representation.
3. Each Cheerleader shall be willing to cooperate with and be helpful to each other and the coach at all times.
4. All Cheerleaders' actions in and out of school should reflect the squad's best interests.
5. Each Cheerleader must realize that his/her behavior directly reflects on the squad, coach, admin, entire school, and district.
WJHS Cheerleading
Athleticism
Cheerleaders work out, run, jump, lift, and tumble.
Cheerleading is an athletic SPORT. Cheerleading is gymnastics, powerlifting, dance, and acro all at once.
It requires endurance, athleticism, dedication, and hard work.
Cheerleaders are expected run the mile without stopping, tumble, stunt, jump, dance, all while cheering and crowd-leading.
Expectations
1. 3 Types of Cheerleadinga. School Cheer- Ex: WJHSb. Competitive Cheer- Ex: All-Starc. Performance “Dance” Cheer- Ex: Dallas Cowboy
Cheerleaders2. They are all VERY different from each other.
ExpectationsWe are a school cheer team. We:
1. Cheer for games in game-day/crowd-leading style.2. Create and perform at pep rallies to invoke school spirit.3. Perform at half-times of some games.4. Make signs, posters, posts, etc. to promote events and games.5. Represent our school at community and school related events.6. Work out, run, jump, lift, and tumble. Cheerleading is an athletic SPORT
(gymnastics, powerlifting, acro, and dance). It requires endurance, athleticism, dedication, and hard work.
Expectations
We are a school cheer team. We:
1. Do NOT ever have fake nails, overlays, or tips. 2. Do NOT ever have nail color that is anything but NEUTRAL
at events, games, pep rallies, performances, etc.3. Follow the purpose, goals, leadership, and behavior
expectations outlined in the constitution.
Where can I find the constitution?Where can I find Tryout Material?I lost my packet and need a new one...
Go to the school website, clubs and organizations, and click on “Cheerleading” or…. Go to www.wjhscheerleading.com
Can I play sports?
Yes!
But, you must split your time 50/50 between cheer and said sport.
Practice days means 50% at sports practice and 50% at cheer.
Gamedays are not usually practice days for us so no conflict there.
Cheer is a TEAM sport and you must be there to practice or we cannot practice fully.
Tryout Application
Cheerleader? Manager? Mascot?
1. You can tryout for both cheerleader and mascot.
2. You must learn the material for cheerleader tryouts AND create a skit for the mascot tryouts if trying out for both.
3. ALL cheerleader candidates will be manager candidates as well.
4. Managers will be the two candidates that fall after the natural break.
5. You CAN opt out of being manager on your cheer application
What is a Natural Break?
A natural break is a break in scores that shows a substantial difference.
1. Example: 82, 81, 81, 80, 74
2. The 74 would show a substantial difference between the other scores.
3. The natural break would then occur after the 80
PHYSICALS
“Do they need a physical?”Yes
“Do I need a NEW physical?” No, the one you got at the beginning of the year for athletics is ok.
“How can I get a copy of my physical?” Ask the trainer or your doctor for a copy. You must provide a copy with your completed packet, I will not be able to obtain one.
“We need to get a physical, is there a certain form we need to use?” There is a blank form in the tryout packet you can use.
REPORT CARDS
“How do I get a copy of their report card?”You can print off their grades for the year from Skyward, or you or your candidate can ask the front office for a copy of their grade report.
The progress report sent home today is perfect to turn in.
“Do you need all-year, or just this 9 weeks?” All-year. A candidate can not have failed two or more nine-week periods, in any class, to be eligible.
Week of Tryouts
ALL Material is available online this year!
Your candidate will have 24/7 access to videos of the cheer, chant, and dance to practice with and learn from.
Clinic is Wednesday and Thursday after school.
Candidates should come knowing all material before Wednesday’s clinic.
Thursday we will do a “Mock Tryout” where the girl’s will get their tryout numbers and groups and complete a run through so they know what to expect Friday.
Day of TryoutsTryouts are March 8th @12:30
Candidates will have to be present all day to be eligible to tryout the day of tryouts.
Candidates will be released after A lunch to the locker room to get ready.
Parents are not allowed to come to the school to help get their candidate ready.
Please wait to give tryout gifts until after school lets out the day of tryouts, or prior to while at home.
Tryouts start at 12:30.
Tryouts will be held in the Band Hall for privacy.
Candidates will be released to class after their tryout is complete.
What to Wear?Candidates will wear black shorts, a white shirt, white cheer shoes, white no show socks, and an optional white or black cheer bow.
Black shorts can have a small logo like a nike sign, but no stripes or hems of a different color.
No colored sports bras should be worn under the white shirt for modesty purposes. A neutral colored sports bra should be worn.
No logos or pockets on white shirts.
If wearing makeup, it should be neutral. No bright lipsticks should be worn or excessive full face makeup/eyeshadow.
You can bring tryout items to show me prior to tryouts if you are not sure.
Judging CriteriaCheerleader:
1. Spiriting2. Jumps (one of your choice, one
double toe, one whip jump that is not a double toe)
3. Cheer4. Voice Projection5. Standing Tumbling and Running
Tumbling6. Chant7. Dance
Mascot:
1. You will CREATE your own skit to MUSIC no longer than 1 minute in length
2. Skills Judged during skit include jumps, tumbling*, spirit, crowd Leading, music, and costume
3. Music will not be provided to you. It is part of your skit to find music for your routine.
4. I can provide poms and megaphones if needed in addition to the props you create.
The judges’ decisions are final and are not grounds for the formal grievance process.
Managers
Managers will be judged by the same material as cheerleaders. Managers will be the two candidates that fall after the natural break in cheerleader tryout scores unless the candidate has declined management position opportunity on the application.
All candidates will be scored on attendance (unexcused absences), grades, and overall impression.
*Tumbling is not required by candidates but is judged for those who choose to perform the skills.
Judging Criteria Cont.
Grades and Attendance“Why is attendance and GPA part of a candidate’s score?” Attendance and GPA will be on their High School score-sheets next year and we strive to align programs from JH to HS to better serve our students.
Additionally, attendance is an important part of Cheerleading, as it is a team sport, and we cannot practice fully without a full squad.
Finally, keeping grades up is mandatory for cheer, failing grades result in probation, demerits, and possible dismissal. It is important to get a clear understanding of these two very important parts of cheer from the beginning.
How will results be announced?
Results will be announced on the WJHS website after 6pm Friday.
Candidate numbers will be used, no names.
Questions?If you are trying out for mascot please stay after
the Q&A session so I can speak to you specifically about mascot tryouts.
