hcrhs 2010-2011 cheerleading tryouts - Hunterdon Central Regional ...

HCRHS 2010-2011 CHEERLEADING TRYOUTSWHO:All rising 9 th , 10 th , 11 th and 12 th grade cheerleadersWHEN: May 24 th – 27 th , 2010**Monday – Wednesday: Clinic 5:00 – 7:00 pmThursday: Formal Tryout 4:00 pmFriday:Results will be posted** Any athletes currently in season with another sport must maintain their commitment to that sport.Please contact Coach B with any scheduling conflicts.WHERE: HCRHS Cheer Gym (Upper school, by the tennis courts)DRESS:Please wear school colors each clinic day. For the formal tryout, girls should be dressedin a white shirt and red/black shorts and secure hair up with a bow.WHAT to expect at tryouts:Each athlete will be evaluated on their performance in the following categories:• Cheer (with jump and tumbling incorporation) motion placement, precision, timing/tempo, vocalprojection and enthusiasm• Dance motion placement, precision, timing/tempo, enthusiasm/confidence• Tumbling (standing and running pass) execution, form, difficulty, confidence, potential• Jump/Stunting correct form, height, toe point / safety, execution, confidence, proper technique,cleanliness and difficulty• Presentation/Showmanship overall energy and enthusiasm in appearance and attitudeAll athletes will be taught the cheer and dance during the first day of the tryout clinic. In addition to theformal evaluation on Thursday, athletes will be assessed during the week on their work ethic, endurance,coachability, and ability to learn choreographed material with ease. The formal evaluation will be done bycertified cheerleading judges in order to facilitate a fair and unbiased tryout for all.Each tryout clinic day will begin at 5:00pm sharp. Athletes should be dressed and ready to stretch atthat time. The clinic will conclude at 7:00 and athletes should arrange to be picked up promptly at that time.Tryout results will be posted on Friday. Any athletes with questions regarding their tryout may contactCoach B via email at hbuterba@hcrhs.k12.nj.us to schedule a meeting to review and discuss their informaland formal evaluations.HCRHS 2010-2011 TEAM MEETINGWHO:All athletes and parents of cheerleaders on the HC 2010 - 2011 Cheer teamWHEN: June 2 nd , 2010 7:00 pmWHERE:CafeteriaWHAT to expect: This is a MANDATORY meeting for all athletes and parents. We will be coveringextremely important information.• Summer Camp – Information and payment• Summer practice schedule• Online HC Cheer Store Information• New Booster Club expectations and fundraisers• Team guidelines, rules, regulations

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: IMPORTANT DATES !*May 24-27 thHC Cheer TryoutsJune 2 ndMANDATORY NEW TEAM MEETING – 7pm5 th Del Val Stunt Clinic – 9am or 12pm (beginner or elite level) - $20 per girlAugust 3 rd Cheerleading summer practices begin for all levels (Tues, Wed, Thur)19 th - 22 nd UCA Cheer Camp – Trails End/Pine Forest – PA - Varsity and JV3 day Choreography (tentative)SeptemberOctoberFootball season begins – schedules on highschoolsports.netCompetition season beginsHC hosting a competition (tentative)Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex tournamentNovember Skyland Conference Championship21/22 or 28/29 UCA Regionals6 – 9 th Games are scheduled for Teachers Convention weekend – mandatory – VarsityCompetitions on weekendsDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchPractices are held over Winter BreakBasketball and Wrestling Season begins – schedules on highschoolsports.netCompetitions on weekendsCompetitions on weekendsUCA National High School Cheerleading ChampionshipNJCDCA State ChampionshipEnd of Season banquet* These are just a few dates to offer an idea of the length of the season and the commitment required byparticipants. A more detailed and specific schedule will be distributed at the mandatory meeting.

NAME: ________________________________________HUNTERDON CENTRAL REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICSTryout Participation FormGrade:_____ (’10-11 school year) Age:______ Phone: (home)___________________(cell)__________________Address: ______________________________________________________________________________Emergency Contact:_____________________________________ Phone: _________________________(# that contact can be reached at during clinic time)For incoming Freshmen:_____ I approve my child’s participation in the tryout clinic for the HCRHS Cheerleading team. I understandthat the school insurance cannot cover my child until she is an official HCRHS student (which can onlyhappen after her graduation from 8 th grade). Therefore, I understand that my insurance must be used in theevent of injury during the week of May 24 th -27th .For current HCRHS students:_____ My daughter has my permission to participate in the tryout clinic at HCRHS._______________________________________________________Parent/Guardian Signature_________DateTeam SelectionThe tryout process at Hunterdon Central involves a variety of evaluations from a variety of sources toguarantee a fair tryout for all athletes. In order for the staff to decide on team size for the upcoming year, welook to find a break in the formal tryout scores that indicates a difference in athletic ability. This break helpsus decide on Varsity ability for that given year verses Junior Varsity and Freshman ability levels. However, itis also essential that we also understand the interest and intent of the athlete. Some younger athletes maynot feel comfortable being considered for a Varsity Competition while others may wish to be considered forthat position. Given the number of athletes participating in tryouts, it is crucial that spots are given to memberswho will remain committed to the team on which they are placed.Please identify teams for which you would like to be considered by placing a check mark next to ALL thatapply. If you would accept a position on any team, please CHECK ALL. If you do not have an interest inparticipating on a certain level and would not continue in the program should you be placed there, DO NOTcheck it. Please keep in mind however, if your score places you in the point break for a team that you did notmark, you will be cut from the program. Placement on a competition level team also requires participation inthat teams Football/BB/Wrestling team._____ Varsity Competition_____ Varsity Football/BB/Wrestling_____ Junior Varsity Competition_____ Junior Varsity Football/BB_____ Freshman Football** THIS FORM MUST ACCOMPANY THE ATHLETE TO THE FIRST DAY OF THECLINIC ON MAY 24 TH OR SHE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.