Choctawhatchee Cheerleading Tryouts - Choctawhatchee High ...

2008-09
Choctawhatchee Cheerleading Tryouts
Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Auxiliary Squads
Each candidate should turn in the following: questionnaire, signature sheet, physical and
emergency medical authorization forms, in addition to a recent photo and a copy of his/her first
semester report card to Mrs. Brooke Lord @ Choctaw High School by noon on Friday, May
23 trd . Late applications will have a ten-point deduction from judges’ score. A $30 clinic
fee must accompany application. Make checks payable to: Choctawhatchee High School. The
remainder of the packet should stay with you for future reference.
CHEERLEADING CLINIC WILL BE HELD:
Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Auxiliary:
Tuesday, May 27th
3:30-5:30 PM
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30-5:30 PM
Thursday, May 29th
3:30-5:30 PM
Please wear shorts, sports bras and/or T-shirts, and tennis shoes to all three days of clinic. Hair
must be pulled back away from the face. Jewelry of any kind is not permitted. Clinic and tryouts
are closed to spectators. Any combination of green, black, and white should be worn for
the tryout.
TRYOUTS WILL BE HELD:
Friday, May 30th
3:30 PM
SELECTION: -Junior Varsity (9 th –12 th graders)-a total of 12 girls will be
selected -2 highest scoring freshmen (minus freshmen who have already been
selected on varsity) and next 10 highest scoring candidates, regardless of grade.
-Varsity (9 th -12 th graders) -a total of 14 girls will selected (slots based on
highest scores 9 th -12 th graders)
-Auxiliary (all males)-according to skill level
CANDIDATES WILL BE JUDGED ON:
I. Skills: (up to 100 points from each judge)
A. Cheers (25 points)
B. Chants (10 points)
C. gymnastics (30 points)
D. jumps (15 points)
E. dance -females only (20 points)
F. stunts males only (20 points)
II. Grades (up to 25 points)
(Note: Candidates must meet the academic eligibility requirements specified by the
Florida Department of Education and the Okaloosa County School Board affecting
interscholastic athletic participation. Candidates must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA.)
III. Discipline Records (up to 25 points)

***IMPORTANT: There is a risk of injury involved with cheerleading and practices. Parents must
understand the risk of injuries and have the appropriate emergency medical forms completed and
notarized.***
RESPONSIBILITIES
CHEERLEADER INFORMATION
1. Cheerleaders are selected to represent all sports designated by the coach.
2. Cheerleaders are expected to be leaders, not followers.
3. Cheerleaders are to be exemplary citizens and school representatives.
4. Cheerleaders are to accept all responsibilities assigned by the coach, captain, or school
official without comment or complaint.
5. Cheerleaders are to be pleasant, respectful, courteous, and considerate of the members of
their own squad, their captains and to their coaches.
6. Cheerleaders are to be courteous and friendly to other teams and should exhibit good
sportsmanship in all situations.
7. Cheerleaders must be present during a minimum of 4 class periods to be able to participate
in any function for that day.
8. Cheerleading is always first priority. If a cheerleader chooses to participate in another sport
or maintain a job, cheerleading will remain the first priority. Schedules of appearances and
practices will be published in advance so that work schedules may be arranged accordingly.
9. **Cheerleading is a one-year commitment. If a cheerleader is suspended from the squad, or
quits the squad at any time, he/she will receive an “F” as a semester grade and will be moved
to a study hall.
10. Competition team members will be a combination of Varsity, JV, and Auxiliary squad
members and will be selected over the summer. Any cheerleader who does not make the
competition team, may remain on the competition team as an alternate.
11. All fundraising is mandatory for all members of the cheerleading squad.
If a cheerleader chooses not to participate, he/she must personally pay
the amount of profit that the fundraiser generated per cheerleader. The
cheerleader will not be able to participate in any activities until this
obligation has been met.
PRACTICES
1. Cheerleading practices will be held during 7 th period and after school until 3:30 PM Monday
through Thursday. The coach or the captain may call additional practices or extend practice
times if needed (advance notice will be given so that transportation may be arranged).
2. Cheerleaders will be required to attend a mandatory gymnastics class at Us Gold
Gymnastics one day a week for two hours as well as keep up the monthly payments.
Payment will be made through ATF (automatic transfer of funds) and will be arranged
through the gym. The cost of gymnastics is $60 per month.
3. June 3 rd will be a sizing appointment from 1:30-3:00 PM in the Choctaw auditorium. We will
not practice from June 4 th - until June 28 th . We will not have practice July 28 th -August 1 st
Please plan vacations during these times. Summer practices are mandatory and will begin
Monday, June 30 th . Summer practices are Monday-Friday 7:30-10:00 AM. Gymnastics
will continue one day a week throughout the summer. Gymnastics will be held on
Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 AM at US Gold Gymnastics Academy on Green Acres Road.
Attending gymnastics is mandatory.
4. Please mark the following important dates on your calendar:
July 22 nd -25 th - NCA Performance camp at Auburn University
July 14 th -stunt clinic 10AM-2 PM
July 15 th ,16 th -choreography clinic 10 AM-6 PM (competition team members)

December 27 th -30 th -NCA High School Nationals in Dallas, Texas
March-TBA-FHSAA State Championships
FUNDRAISING
Our program provides many fundraising opportunities to help with expenses. Each cheerleader is
required to sell the required amount or will have to pay the amount of profit that should have been
generated per cheerleader. In addition to small fundraisers such as cookie dough sales, bagging
groceries and Current sales, the following is a list of our major fundraising activities for the year.
Draw-Down- each cheerleader sells 11 tickets @ $100 each and gets a donation of 2 door
prizes
Golf Tournaments (2)-each cheerleader gets a team, hole sponsor and 2 door prizes
Football poster- each cheerleader sells a certain number of ads (number is based on grade)
EXPENSES
Each cheerleader is required to pay a total of $600 during the school year to cover summer
camp, practice uniforms and shoes. The payment of the $600 fee is broken down in the following
pay schedule:
DATE
AMOUNT DUE
June 1st, 2008 $300
July 1st, 2007 $300
**In addition, gymnastics is $60 per month.
New cheerleaders only-poms (females) and megaphones (males) are $42
The expenses listed above are the only mandatory expenses for the school year. The first
payment covers summer camp/bus to camp and the second payment covers practice clothing
and shoes that will be used throughout the year. However, the cheerleaders do have the option of
purchasing other items throughout the year such as bags, warm-ups, extra briefs, etc.
UNIFORMS
Uniforms are school property (purchased with fund-raiser profits). Alterations and up-keep are the
responsibility of the cheerleader. Uniforms must be returned to the school. The practice
uniforms are the cheerleaders’ to keep.
HEALTH
1. Each cheerleader must have a complete physical examination by a physician.
2. Each cheerleader must have proof of insurance on file with the school.
3. Each cheerleader must have an emergency medical form on file with the school.
_________________________________
Cindy Massarelli-Gates Principal
_________________________________

Brooke Lord-Varsity Coach
__________________________________
Ashleigh Anderson-Junior Varsity Coach
Please return this page with application. Thank you.
*****THIS PAGE MUST BE NOTARIZED!!
I have read and understand the responsibilities associated with
being a Choctawhatchee cheerleader.
Applicant’s signature__________________________________
Date________________
Parent’s signature_____________________________________
Date________________
I have read and understand the criteria for determining my grade
and status. I agree to abide by the rules and stipulations.
Applicant’s signature__________________________________
Date________________

Parent’s signature_____________________________________
CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING CHEERLEADERS’
GRADES AND STATUS
Because you have been selected as a leader and representative of Choctaw’s BEST, you will
begin each grading period with an “A”. Your grade will be determined by your performance,
behavior, reliability and attitude during all practices, games and school events. This grade can
be lowered by the accumulation of demerits. Certain behavior characteristics (outlined in the
demerit list below) do not represent the ideal upheld by Choctaw cheerleaders. The highest
grade that may be achieved with demerits earned during the current nine weeks is as follows:
A=5 or less; B=6-10; C=11-15; D=16-20.
Your grade will be determined by demerits earned each 9 weeks; however, a running
total will by kept for the year. No cheerleader is permitted more than a total of 20 demerits per
year. The year begins when you are selected, and ends at the tryouts the following spring. Most
demerits may be worked off by doing extra conditioning and/ or attending additional events when
needed. After he/she accumulates 20 demerits, suspension will result.
CLASSIFICATION AND NUMBER OF DEMERITS
1. Tardy for practice (up to 10 minutes; longer time=more demerits)………………….....2
2. Tardy for performance or game (up to 10 minutes; longer time=more
demerits)………………………………………………………………………………………4
3. No excuse from practice…………………………………………………………………….10
4. No excuse from performance or game……………………………………..…..…………20
5. Inappropriate or wrong practice uniform.…………………………...……………………..2
6. Arguing at practice……………………………………………………..…………………….5
7. Chewing gum while cheering or practicing……………………………….………………..2
8. Untidy uniform……………………………………………………………….……………….2
9. Inappropriate hair, facial hair, fingernails, or jewelry of any kind…………………...…..3
10. Profane language……………………………………………………………….……………3
11. Public display of affection (in & out of uniform)…………………………….……………..5
12. Smoking or drinking ……………………………………………………………… ……......20
13. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom, at practice, performance or in
public…………………………………………………………………………………….……15
14. Conversation with the crowd, team, or squad member or cell phone
usage………………………………………………………………………………………….3
15. Uniform worn outside of cheerleading duties…………………………………………….10
16. Leaving during a game (without permission) …………………………………………….20
17. Skipping classes………………………………………………………………………….. . 15
18. Insufficient knowledge of skills at game, pep rally, or other event……………………..5
19. Any visible body art (tattoos)………………………………………………………………..20
20. Any late monies due (per week after due date) cheerleader will sit out until payments have
been made or until other arrangements are made.
21. Fighting, possession of illegal drugs, tobacco or alcohol, or being around illegal drugs at any
time can result in permanent suspension from the squad by the coach and/or administration.

22. Any criminal charges filed will result in permanent suspension.
** The captains and coaches will be responsible for inspection of uniforms, hair, facial hair, and
shoes before any performance. Jewelry of any kind is not to be worn during practices or games
(state regulation).
**For repeat minor offenses, extra conditioning may be required in addition to demerits.
GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
1. A cumulative 2.0 grade point average must be maintained.
2. More than one “2” in conduct per grading period will be the basis for a
two week suspension. Poor conduct grades in repeat classes will also
be the basis for a two week suspension.