Welcome Parents and Student Athletes! SFHS Cheerleading Try-out - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Welcome Parents and Student Athletes! SFHS Cheerleading Try-out Informational Meeting Meet the Coaches: Head Competition Coach: Shayla Brawner Asst. Competition Coach: Tricia Pileggi JV Competition Coach: Kendall Robinson JV Asst. Competition Coach: TBD Head FB Sideline Coach: Nicole Barth Asst. Sideline Coach: Leah McGray Head BB Sideline Coach: Ashley Fireall Asst. Sideline Coach: Courtney Johnson Twitter: @sofocheer & @SF_Cheerleading Instagram: @sofocheer & @sofobasketballcheer Remind: Text @bgcfd3g to 81010

Tryout Dates Tryout Clinic: March 2, 4, 6; 4:00 pm* - 6:00 pm The Arena Tryout Clinic: March 3 & 5; 4:00 pm* - 6:00 pm Blue Gym Tryouts: March 6; 4:00 pm* - TBD, The Arena @ SFHS * Rising Freshmen expected arrival time: 4:45 pm Teams will be posted at the conclusion of tryouts on March 6, 2020 on the school cheerleading websites. Remind: Text @bgcfd3g to 81010

Eligibility ➢ We have Varsity and Sub Varsity cheerleading teams at SFHS. ➢ The program includes competitive cheerleading, football sideline, basketball sideline, and game day cheer. ➢ Teams will be determined based on interest and skill level at tryouts. Remind: Text @bgcfd3g to 81010

Tryout Procedures ● Be on time and obtain tryout number each day upon arriving. ● Dress appropriately for cheerleading activities and secure hair away from the face, preferably wear a bow - no glitter! ● Students are not allowed to wear jewelry of any kind- necklaces, rings, earrings, nose-rings, bracelets, anklets, belly-ring, etc. ● Students are not allowed to participate with fingernails over GHSA regulation, artificial nails, or painted nails. Remind: Text @bgcfd3g to 81010

Tryout Procedures ● Everyone must wear solid black shorts and solid white top for the actual tryout March 6. ● An athlete picked up more than 15 minutes late from any tryout event will be cut from tryouts. Pickup should take place at the Arena entrance. ● Videotaping or the use of electronic devices during the try-out clinic and tryouts is prohibited. ● Try-out clinic and tryouts are closed sessions. This is a safety concern and will be enforced all season. Remind: Text @bgcfd3g to 81010

SFHS Cheerleading Expectations ● Attend all choreography sessions. ● Participate in all fundraisers and community service activities. ● Maintain high academic standards and moral standards. ● Attend all games and practices. ● Participate in all pre/post-game activities and preparations. ● Participate in all playoff games regardless of holidays and All-star Cheerleading. ● Comply with All-star policy. ● Abide by Cheerleading Handbook and SFHS Student Handbook. If there are conflicts, the athlete should meet with the coach in person - in advance!

Parent Expectations ● Be a constant source of positivity and encouragement ● Participate in fundraisers set by the coach ● Homecoming Preparations & Pre-Game Meals ● Attend Games and Competitions ● Provide Transportation when needed ● Serve on committees/volunteer ● Follow the chain of command for communication We cannot continue to run a successful program without positive parent support and involvement!

Competition Tryout Overview ● Stunts - ● Timed mile run: 8-min ○ Advanced entry and dismount ● Cheer with skill ■ Intermediate entry and incorporations dismounts, JV ● Dance ○ Flyers: all flexibility positions ● Jumps - 3 consecutive, with ● Tumbling - variety ○ Standing: Tuck, preferred ■ Handspring, JV Running: Layout, preferred ○ ■ Handspring, JV

Competition Tentative Schedule ● ● March 9: Athlete/Parent Meeting August 1: Mandatory Practice Starts, 4:00 - 6:00 pm ● ○ April/May: Weekly team meetings Varsity - 4 days per week with one gym day, ● April-November: Optional weekly Tumble block @ plus Friday if no game ○ GA All-Stars; Monday for Varsity/Wednesday for JV JV - 3 days per week with one gym day, plus ● April 13: 1st Booster Club Meeting Thursday games ● ● May 4: Payment due, calendar $ Due September-October: Competitions every Sat. ● ● May 16: Calendar Picture Day October 24: SF Cheer Classic ● ● June 1/2: Stunt Camp, Varsity and JV November 5: Region Dinner, 6:00 - 9:00 pm ● ● June 4/5: Varsity Choreography @ SFHS November 7: Region ● ● June 8/9: JV Choreography @ SFHS November 13/14: Sectionals/State ● ● July 13-16: Cheer Minicamp Plus, community service events Plus, practice 2 days a week and team bondi ng ● NO Comp Practices June 18 - July 5

Competition Estimated Expenses Varsity Competition Cheerleading Payment includes: Initial $750.00 due May 4 Uniform fee, booster dues, shoes, spirit gifts, practice attire, choreography camp, warm-up, *Made Payable to SF Cheer Booster with bows, etc. the athletes name in the memo line. Bring to May booster meeting. Payment does not include: JV Competition Cheerleading Letterman jacket ($350) , snacks and pregame meals (approx. $250) , and private lessons (TBD) Initial $750.00 due May 4 Fundraisers will be set-up to offset cost. *Made Payable to SFHS with the athletes Payment plans can also be set up with the Coach. name in the memo line. Give to Coach There are NO refunds given if an athlete Robinson! chooses to quit a team.

Sideline Tryout Overview ● Timed mile run. ● Stunts - ○ Intermediate entry and ● Cheer with sign and skill dismounts incorporations ○ Flyers: all flexibility positions ● Dance ● Tumbling - ● Jumps ○ Standing: Tuck, preferred ■ Handspring, JV Running: Layout, preferred ○ ■ Handspring, JV

Football Sideline Tentative Schedule ● ● March 7: SOFOPALOOZA Performance August 1: Mandatory Practice Starts, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, ● TBD: Athlete/Parent Meeting, Payment due one day per week, Varsity will practice on ____ ● April/May: Team meetings as scheduled and JV will practice on _____. ● ● May 8: Big Creek Elementary SPRING FLING TBD: FB Picture Day ● ● May 14: Blue/White Dinner August - November: Varsity Games every Fri., ● May 15: Blue/White Scrimmage v. South Paulding except one Thursday game, JV Games every ● TBD: Spirit Camp Thursday plus Homecoming and Playoffs ● ● Plus, practice and team bonding as scheduled by October 16: Homecoming ● coach October 24: SF Cheer Classic ● November 6: Senior Night ● November 7: Region - Support comp! ● November 13/14: Sectionals/State - Support comp! ● November TBD: Football Playoffs ● Plus, community service events

Football Sideline Estimated Expenses ★ Varsity Football Cheerleading - Due Payment includes: March Uniform fee, backpack, shoes, spirit wear, spirit ○ New - $750.00 gifts, warm-up, bows, poms, sweatshirt, bloomers, ○ Returner - $570.00 homecoming festivities, etc. ★ JV Cheerleading - Due March Payment does not include: ○ New - $575.00 ○ Returner - $510.00 Letterman jacket ($350) , snacks and pregame meals (approx. $250) , and private lessons All Checks will be made payable to SFHS with the athlete name in the memo line and given to Fundraisers will be set-up to offset cost. Payment the appropriate team coach! plans can also be set up with the Coach. There are NO refunds given if an athlete chooses to quit a team.

Basketball Sideline Tentative Schedule ● ● March 7: SOFOPALOOZA Performance September: Practices begin ● ● TBD: Athlete/Parent Meeting, Payment due October 21: First Day for the Season ● ● April/May: Team meetings as scheduled October 24: SF Cheer Classic ● ● May 8: Big Creek Elementary SPRING FLING November 7: Region - Support comp! ● ● TBD: Spirit Camp November 13/14: Sectionals/State - Support comp! ● ● Plus, practice and team bonding as scheduled TBD: Thanksgiving Tournament ● by coach Early February: Region Tournament ● Late February: State Tournament ● Plus, community service events Spirit Cheerleaders in 11th and 12th grade will cheer for both Football and Basketball Sideline Cheerleading, with a schedule set by the Coaches. Varsity Lettering Policy includes academic and behavioral expectations as well as 90% attendance at all events including practices, games, and appearances.

Basketball Sideline Estimated Expenses ★ Varsity Basketball Cheerleading - Due Payment includes: March Uniform fee, backpack, shoes, spirit wear, spirit ○ New - $600.00 gifts, warm-up, bows, poms, sweatshirt, bloomers, ○ Retuner - $525.00 homecoming festivities, etc. ○ Also on FB Sideline - $275.00 Payment does not include: All Checks will be made payable to SFHS with Letterman jacket ($350) , snacks and pregame the athlete name in the memo line and given to meals (approx. $250) , and private lessons the appropriate team coach! Fundraisers will be set-up to offset cost. Payment plans can also be set up with the Coach. There are NO refunds given if an athlete chooses to quit a team.

GameDay Tentative Schedule ● ● March 7: SOFOPALOOZA Performance December: Practices begin ● ● TBD Athlete/Parent Meeting, Payment due TBD: Choreography Camp ● ● April/May: Team meetings as scheduled February: Season Begins ● ● May 8: Big Creek Elementary SPRING FLING TBD: GameDay Invitational ● ● Plus, practice and team bonding as scheduled TBD: GameDay Championship ● by coach Plus, community service events Based on current entries, we do not have enough interest for a GameDay cheer squad. We will continue to evaluate through the tryout process.