2015-2016 Cheer Application (Rising 6th Grade)

2015-2016 Cheerleading Tryout Information
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Monday, May 4th
Physicals offered at CMS after school. Physical
exams are $10 and each cheer applicant must have
a physical dated May 1st 2015 or later
Cheer Applications due to your child’s school
counselor.
Cheer tryouts at CMS from 5:30-7:00 PM.
The 2015-2016 team will be announced
Mandatory practice after school 3:00 – 5:00 PM.
At 5:15 PM, we will have a mandatory parent
meeting in the Library Media Center. All parents
are required to come to this meeting.
Mandatory leadership retreat at Ladysmith
Village.
Tuesday, May 5th
Wednesday, May 6th
Friday, May 8th
Monday, May 11th
Saturday, June 6th
Requirements
Must be passing all 4 academic subjects and physical education
Satisfactory conduct in school and on the bus
Physical coordination
Athleticism
Ability to learn, display cheer and dance routines taught
Willingness to work with group
Ability to work well with coach and peers
Willingness to exercise self-discipline
Ability to accept constructive criticism
Attendance at all practices and scheduled events
Financing of needed items and for camp
Attendance at summer camp in August
Rising Sixth Graders MUST be able to tumble to try out:
Tumbling includes backhandsprings, tucks, layouts, or any other skill more difficult than those stated
Students must complete the attached (1) form and (2) submit a copy of your 4th nine weeks interim
report no later than Tuesday May 5, 2015. The forms must be signed by parents as indicated, or
students cannot stay after school and may not participate in any of the activities.
Tryouts consist of the following:
Proper attire for tryout session is shorts, a neat t-shirt, tennis shoes and socks. Hair must be
neat, out of the face and off the neck. No sweat pants please. There should be no jewelry of ANY kind.
There should be no chewing gum. No food or drinks will be allowed into the practice area.
You will need to drop off your child at 5:30 and pick them up at 7:00 PM.
This year we are looking for 12-14 cheerleaders. Members will be chosen based on their
abilities, attitudes, and general qualifications to represent the school in extracurricular activities. The
squad will cheer for football games and girl’s basketball games in the fall and boy’s basketball games in
the winter. They will also participate in 3-4 cheer competitions in the late winter/early spring. The
members of the squad will be announced on Friday, May 8, 2015 through individual notes sent to each
person trying out.
There cannot be any spectators for final judging or any of the practice days. This distracts the
girls participating and distracts the judges.
Those qualifying will need to be able to attend summer camp at Caroline High School in August.
Transportation will need to be provided for your child. These practices are mandatory.
Special note for Judging and Tryouts:
Candidates may NOT wear any items, which reflect cheerleading status. This includes shirts,
shorts, printed ribbon and socks. Please plan ahead to eliminate this problem.
*****NOTE: At this time, final judging will be held on Wednesday, May 6th. In the event of changes in
dates, students will be notified in advance.
If there are any questions please contact Kristin Clark at Caroline Middle School. The number is
(804) 633-6561. You may leave a message for me to call you if I am unavailable. My email address is
[email protected]. You can also contact Ms. Jackson at [email protected].
Application for Cheerleading
Candidates Name:______________________________________ Current Grade:____
School Counselor:______________________________________
Cheerleading Candidate:
If I am eligible to be a cheerleader for the 2015-2016 season, I promise to meet all of the requirements
of that position. I will work my best to represent my school in the best manner possible. I will
cooperate with all squad members and my sponsors in all matters. I will follow rules, obey and be
responsible for my actions. I will attend practices as required.
Signature of Cheerleader:____________________________
Date:______________________________
Why do you want to be a cheerleader for Caroline Middle School?:
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Parental Permission Form:
My child, ______________________________has permission to participate in cheerleading tryouts on
May 6th. I realize he or she will be involved in supervised physical activities. I will arrange for
transportation after practice at 7:00 PM.
Signature of Parent:_____________________________________
Date:__________________________
***NOTE: Submit this along with report cards, no later than Tuesday May 5th.