Lakota West Boys Lacrosse Cheerleading

Tryouts for Spring 2017 Students in grades 9-12

INFORMATIONAL MEETING November 3, 7:00 Community Room:

Main Campus TRYOUT CLINICS

November 9th, 2:45-5:15 TRYOUTS

November 10th, 2:45-5:15 All clinics and tryouts will be held in the Auxiliary Gym at Main Campus. Paperwork is due the first day of clinics, November 9th. You will NOT be able to participate in clinics or tryouts until all paperwork is complete and turned in. NO EXCEPTIONS! Squad placements for the 2017 Lacrosse season will be posted on the Lakota West Lacrosse Cheerleading Facebook page Friday, November 11th by 3:30 pm.

NO list will be posted at the school.

Dear Parent(s) and cheerleader candidate:

Welcome to the Lakota West Boys Lacrosse cheerleading program! You and/or your son or daughter has expressed a desire to become a member of a sideline cheerleading squad for the Lakota West Boys Lacrosse team. If selected, there are certain responsibilities and obligations which the parent and student must assume in order to qualify and remain a member of the squad.

You have been given a cheerleading information packet including a copy of cheerleader expectations and the tryout procedure and requirements. Parents and candidates are required to read and become acquainted with those responsibilities, expectations, and tryout requirements. After reviewing the information, both the cheerleader candidate and his/her parent must decide if all parties involved are willing to abide by the expectations and tryout procedures, and are able to make the necessary time commitments. If so, it is required that both candidate and parent sign the attached permission form where indicated. After you have made the decision to participate in the tryout process, please fill out the required forms. A school picture should also be included for identification purposes only. See the enclosed checklist to be certain that you have all necessary paperwork completed. It is the responsibility of the cheerleader candidate to turn in these forms at the first clinic on November 9th. Candidates will be unable to participate until all forms are turned in. This means you will sit and watch the clinics and will participate in no way until you have turned in ALL forms. NO EXCEPTIONS. Cheerleading is a valuable experience for any student for Lakota West sports. It is a great privilege to be a Firebird cheerleader. However, it can also be an expensive sport. Fundraiser money is used to keep the cost at a minimum, but expenses for personal items will have to be paid by the parent and student. Financial concerns expressed to a coach will be dealt with confidentially and on an individual basis. Arrangements can and will be made, so please do not let financial constraints be a deciding factor in whether or not a student tries out. Cheerleading is a big responsibility that takes a great deal of time and effort not only by the students, but also by the parents. Also, throughout the year, we hold fundraising activities. It is the responsibility of the cheerleader to attend these fundraisers and help with them. In addition to the cheerleader’s regular season commitments, we will need parents to help out on occasion. Parent and cheerleader involvement in fundraising will allow us to continue to lower the overall cost of being involved. There will be a follow up meeting for all selected cheerleaders on November 14 at 7:00pm in at the Main Campus. You will be expected to pay for half of your fees in January ($175.00) with the remaining balance due by February 3, 2017.

We are looking for dedicated athletes to help us continue to build our cheerleading program. Cheerleaders today do so much more than just lead cheers. If you have the desire to support our teams and are willing to put forth the effort to promote school spirit through the sport of cheerleading, then please join us at the tryout clinics. We hope that cheerleading will be an enriching and worthwhile experience for you. Good luck!

Sincerely, The Coaching Staff Lakota West Boys Lacrosse Cheer

Clinics At clinics, participants will be taught one (1) cheer and (1) chant, (1) band dance, with review of jumps. Presentation: Clinics and Tryouts Plain black shorts (no logos, or writing) Plain white tee-shirt (crew neck, no v-necks) Tennis shoes Pony tail (if possible, hair away from face) Smile J

Tryouts To be performed with a small group: BAND DANCE: A band dance, which is used during season, will be taught at the clinics. CHEER: A required cheer. Words and motions will be taught at the clinics. CHANT: A required chant. Words and motions will be taught at the clinics.

Scoring: The judging will be done by Coach Carter and Coach Gina. Points will be awarded as follows: Jumps: (10 points each jump x 2 Judges) 20 pts -Toe touch, herkie, and hurdler. (Your leg choice for best jump) -Height -Toes (pointed) -Arm placement -Landing Chant: (15 points x 2 Judges) 30 pts -Correct moves and words -Loud voice -Technique Cheer: (20 points x 2 Judges) 40 pts -Confidence -Correct moves and words -Loud voice and smile -Technique Dance: (20 points x 2 Judges) 40 pts -Confidence -Correct moves - Smile -Technique

GYMNASTICS (0-10) Not required! Extra points awarded only At Lakota West, we value the well-roundedness of a candidate. Gymnastic ability, while encouraged, is not the only “key” to being a great cheerleader. If you have never tumbled before, please do NOT make tryouts your first time. There will not be any spots or mats. Any tumbling points awarded during tryouts, to participants MUST also throw during season. Only exception is a doctor’s injury note. Participant must choose one of the following: Standing points: -Back handspring 2 points -Back tuck 3 points Tumbling Pass -Round-off back handspring 4 points -Round-off multiple back handsprings 6 points -Round-off tuck 4 points -Round-off back handspring layout/tuck 8 points -Round-off back handspring full 10 points IF YOU THROW TUMBLING DURING TRYOUTS, YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO PERFORM THAT SKILL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DO NOT PERFORM A SKILL THAT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM DURING YOUR SEASON. IF YOU DO NOT THROW THOSE SKILLS DURING GAMES, ETC., THE COACHES WILL BENCH THE CANDIDATE AND/OR REPLACE THEIR POSITION ON THE SQUAD. PLEASE REFER TO DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES. COACHES’ DISCRETION Coaches may consider the following questions when placing teams constituting coaches discretion: In the past, has attendance been an issue with this candidate?

In the past, has this candidate been ineligible for any period of time due to academic eligibility?

In the past, what level of commitment has this candidate demonstrated to the team?

What type of attitude has this candidate demonstrated during past seasons or during the tryout

process?

In the past or during the tryout process, has this person had difficulties getting along with

others?

Squad Information Lakota West Boys Lacrosse Cheer is for anyone in grades 9-12. We will have two squads this year, Varsity and JV, with numbers permitting. As interest in the sport grows, if a Boys Freshman team is created, then a Freshman cheer squad will be created. For the 2017 season, we will carry: Varsity: 8-12 JV: 8-10 The JV squad will consist of Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors. The Varsity squad will consist of Juniors and Seniors. Seniors may only cheer on Varsity squads. After squads are selected, team captains will be determined by the cheer squads with final decision made by the Coach. Please note: Captains will only be selected if it is within the best interest of the squad. Costs: Lakota West Boys Lacrosse Cheer is a club sport supporting the Lakota West Boys Lacrosse. As a club sport, our participation fees for the 2017 Season are $350.00. At registration there is a $35.00 fee for insurance. This is required by all athletes on the field. (Players & cheerleaders) Tumbling outside of participation is optional. We will also be having a private cheer camp. (March 2017) Some additional costs include: Cheer shoes (Nike Stamnia), black middrift body suits, spankies (boy cut) for under cheer skirts, and Spirit wear. Games: Games will begin in March. A calendar will be handed out at the first practice. We will be cheering only home games, with the exception of East. Tentatively there are 10-12 games for both JV and Varsity. The only away game we travel is against East. Practices: Practices will begin in late February/March and will be 2 days a week, so practicing at home is essential. Hello cheers and half-time dances will also be created. We will be learning some defense and offense cheers, but primarily spirit chants. Any missed practices must have a doctor’s note or communication made to the coach (24-hour notice if possible.) Please try to schedule doctor appointments around practices. With having only 2 days practice each week, missing could result in missing game cheer time. All cheers and chants are posted on our website: http:gmill18.wix.com/laxcheer Expectations: Our club holds the same high standards that Lakota West High School holds for their athletes. Please see attached Expectation Guidelines.

PREFERENCE SHEET NAME_____________________________________ GRADE) ________ PLACE A CHECK NEXT TO PREFERENCE: OPTION 1 _________ “I want to cheer for both JV and Varsity.”

(If two squads are created) OPTION 2 _________ “I choose to cheer for only one squad.” Please check squads you would like to be considered for. ________Varsity ________JV OPTION 3 __________ “I choose to be the Mascot” ________________________________________________________

*IF YOU ARE A SENIOR YOU MUST BE SCHEDULED FOR 5 CLASSES FOR ELIGIBILITY PURPOSES

STUDENT SIGNATURE________________________________________________________ PARENT SIGNATURE__________________________________________________________

OHIO HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE ASSOCIATION

CODE OF CONDUCT

Coaches

• The coach shall be aware he has a tremendous influence, for either good or ill will, on the education of the student-athlete and, thus, shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest ideals of character.

• The coach will place the emotional and physical well-being of his players ahead of a personal desire to win.

• The coach will instruct participants in proper sportsmanship responsibilities and demand they make sportsmanship the number one priority.

• The coach shall respect and support contest officials. The coach shall not indulge in conduct, which would incite players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of officials or players is unethical.

• The coach will use appropriate language in appropriate tones when interacting with players, league officials, game officials, parents and spectators.

Players

• The player treats opponents with the respect that is due them as guests and as fellow athletes.

• The player accepts the responsibility and privilege of representing your school and community.

• The player will respect judgment of contest officials, abide by rules of the contest and display no behavior that would incite teammates or fans.

• The player will live up to the high standard of sportsmanship established by the coach.

• The player will accept both victory and defeat with pride and compassion by congratulating opponents in a sincere manner following either victory or defeat.

Spectators

• The spectators will adhere to all the above in coaches’/players conduct.

• The spectators will know and demonstrate the fundamentals of sportsmanship.

• The spectators will censure fellow spectators whose behavior is unsportsmanlike.

• The spectators will never criticize the players or coaches for the loss of a game.

• The spectators will refuse to participate in or to encourage profane language and obnoxious behavior, which represent the opposite of good sportsmanship.

Honoring the Game

Respect for:

• Rules - letter and spirit of how the game should be played.

• Opposition - fierce and friendly - no demonizing.

• Officials - respect the official’s decision even when you disagree.

• Teammates - commitment to teammates on and off the field.

• Tradition - love of the game that is bigger than individual participation.

• It is a privilege to participate in the game of lacrosse.

TRYOUT CHECKLIST EACH CHEERLEADER CANDIDATE MUST TURN IN THE FOLLOWING FORMS ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD OR MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THEM COMPLETED AND THAT THEY HAVE PARENT SIGNATURES WHERE NEEDED! YOU WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING! _______ 1. SCHOOL PICTURE (for id purposes only) _______ 2. CONTRACT/PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM _______ 3. CURRENT GRADE CHECK _______ 4. STUDENT INFORMATION FORM _______ 5. ATHLETIC TRAINING “INFORMED AND MEDICAL CONSENT” _______ 6. STUDENT TRAINING PLEDGE _______ 7. EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION _______8. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK AND RELEASE _______ 9. CONCUSSION INFORMATION SHEET _______10. CONSENT TO COMMUNICATE _______11. PERMISSION TO PUBLISH

_______ 12. VERIFICATION OF A CURRENT PHYSICAL – be sure this is signed and dated by your doctor. In order to be current, it must have occurred less than 1 year ago.

_______ 13. PREFERENCE SHEET YOU MUST PRESENT A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT PHYSICAL

AT THE FIRST DAY OF CLINICS- IF IT IS ON FILE AT YOUR SCHOOL, YOU MUST GET A COPY OF IT, AND BEFORE YOU

COME TO THE CLINIC.

YOU WILL NOT PARTICIPATE WITHOUT IT, NO EXCEPTIONS!

ANYONE PLANNING TO TRYOUT MUST HAVE THESE FORMS TURNED IN BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THE CLINICS/TRYOUTS. ANY CHEERLEADER CANDIDATE WHO FAILS TO COMPLETE/TURN IN ALL FORMS WILL BE INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRYOUT

PROCESS!!!

Cheerleader/Parental Permission Form

Student Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________ Zip: ________

Home Phone: ___________________________

Emergency Contact: _______________________ Phone: _____________________

******************************************************************** Candidate: By signing this contract, I, ________________________________, agree to uphold the rules and regulations set forth in the Lakota West Boys Lacrosse Cheer information packet regarding the expectations and discipline guidelines. I have read and understand all information in the packet, and agree to the tryout process and choose to abide by the coaches’ decisions. If selected to a cheer squad, I agree to uphold the rules, regulations and will concede to any consequences issued according to the discipline guidelines. Also, I agree to perform any tumbling which was executed during tryouts, at the games during the season. I fully understand that I can or will be removed from the squad if I fail to do so.

Candidate Signature: _________________________________ Date: _____________

Parent:

By signing this contract, I am giving my child permission to participate in the Lakota West Boys Lacrosse Cheer Tryouts. I have read and understand all information in the packet, the process and agree to allow my athlete to participate in the tryout. I also agree to the tryout process and choose to abide by the coaches’ decisions. If my athlete is selected to a squad, we both agree to uphold these rules and regulations and concede to any consequences issued according to the discipline guidelines. I also understand that my athlete can be removed from the squad if they are unable to perform any tumbling which was executed during tryouts, at the games during the season. I realize the commitments, both of time and finances, involved with the position and will help my child in meeting the obligations associated with the position.

Parent Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _____________

Training Pledge

As a participant, in the Lakota West Boys Club Lacrosse Cheer program, I agree to abide by all training rules, especially those regarding the use and/or possession of alcohol/drugs/tobacco. Chemical dependency is a progress but treatable disease characterized by repeated and alcohol and/or drug use in spite of recurring problems. Therefore, I accept and pledge to abide by the trainings rules established by my coach and the rules of my sport.

I pledge to:

1. Support my fellow students by setting an example and abstaining from the use/possession of drug/tobacco/alcohol.

2. Not to enable my fellow students, who use drug/tobacco/alcohol, I will not for them or lie for them if any rules are broken. I will hold my teammates accountable for their actions.

3. Seek information and assistance in dealing with my own or teammates problems.

4. Be honest with my parents about feelings, needs and/or problems.

5. Be honest with my coach or other club personnel when the best interests of my fellow students are jeopardized.

Studentsignature:____________________________________________________ Date:______________

ConsenttoCommunicateLakotaWestBoysLacrosseCheerleading

Ascoaches,weoftenhavelargeamountsofcommunicationbetweenourathletes,whetheritisthroughtexting,phonescalls,ore-mails.HouseBill190;suggestwegetyourpermissionastheparentorguardiantocommunicateinthismanner.Wheneverpossibleand/orrequested,parentsorguardianswillbeincludedinallconversations.

PermissionforPlayer/CoachCommunication______YES,Igivepermissiontocommunicateviaphone(cellorland)and/ortextmessage,ande-mail.______NO,Idonotgivepermissiontocommunicateviaphone(cellorland)and/ortextmessage,ande-mail.AthleteName:________________________________________________

Cell:_______________________ Date:___________________

ParentName:_________________________________________________

Cell:_______________________ Date:___________________

Permission to publish athletes name with photograph on Lakota websites or local media

ATHLETICTRAININGPleaseread,sign,andreturntousthefollowingconsentform.Ifyouareunder18yearsofage,yourparentsmustalsosign.

Ifyoushouldchoosetorefusetosignthisconsentform,pleasewrite"refusedtosign",thedate,andyoursignatureonthesignatureline.

INFORMEDANDMEDICALCONSENTI, ___________________________ (print name), am aware that trying out, practicing, or playing in any sport can be a dangerous activity involving many risks or injury. I understand that the dangers and risks include, but are not limited to, death, serious head, neck, and spinal injuries, paralysis, injuries or impairment to the musculoskeletal system, or other aspects of the body, general health, and well-being. Because of the dangers of participating in sports, I recognize the importance of following the instructions of the athletic department personnel regarding playing techniques, training, rules of the team/sport, equipment, and to obey such rules. I also acknowledge that some sports are classified as violent sports involving even a greater risk of injury than other sports. I further realize that I am expected to report all injuries/illnesses I may have sustained during periods of official, organized athletic participation (including all regularly scheduled practices and contests) and throughout the calendar year (regardless of how they occurred) to a coach, an athletic trainer, or to a team physician. I hereby grant permission to the Lakota West Boys Lacrosse trainer and/or their consulting physicians to render to myself (son/daughter) any treatment, medical or emergency surgical care that they deem reasonably necessary to the health and well-being of the student-athlete. I also hereby authorize the Lakota West Boys Lacrosse athletic trainers and their staff who are under the direction and guidance of the Lakota West Boys Lacrosse team physicians to render to myself (son/daughter) any preventive measures for injuries, first aid, treatment, rehabilitation, or emergency treatment that they deem reasonable and necessary to the health and well-being of the student-athlete. This includes all practices, games, and travel. Also, when necessary for executing such care, I grant permission for hospitalization at an accredited hospital. ____________________________ _________________________________ Signature: Parent Date ____________________________ Signature: student-athlete

EMERGENCYMEDICALAUTHORIZATION Purpose: To enable parents and guardians to authorize the provision of emergency treatment for children who become ill or injured while under school authority, when parent or guardian cannot be reached. Please use Blue or Black ink. Student Name__________________________________________________________ Sex M / F Student address__________________________________________________________ Zip___________ Home Phone#_______________________ Date of Birth_______________ Grade________ Mother’s Name________________________________________________________ Address (if different from student)_________________________________________ Home Phone_________________ Cell/pager ________________________ Work Phone _______________ Email Address_________________________________________________________ Step-Father’s Name_____________________________________ Cell/ Work ________________________ Father’s Name________________________________________________________ Address (if different from student)_________________________________________ Home Phone_________________ Cell/pager ________________________ Work Phone _______________ Email Address_________________________________________________________ Step-Mother’s Name_____________________________________ Cell/ Work ________________________ Guardian’s Name_______________________________________________________ Address (if different from student)_________________________________________ Home Phone_________________ Cell/pager ________________________ Work Phone _______________ Email Address_________________________________________________________ Person(s) who may be notified and to whom your child may be released if school cannot reach you: 1._________________________________Relationship__________________________Phone______________ 2._________________________________Relationship__________________________Phone______________ 3._________________________________Relationship__________________________Phone______________ Facts concerning the child’s medical history including allergies, medications taken on a daily or frequent basis, and any physical impairments to which a physician should be alerted: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Doctor to be called__________________________________ Phone___________________________ Dentist to be called__________________________________ Phone___________________________ Preferred local hospital________________________________________________________________ Part 1-TO GRANT CONSENT- Please sign either #1 or #2 but not both In the event reasonable attempts to contact me have been unsuccessful, I hereby give my consent for (1) the administration of any treatment deemed necessary by above named doctor or in the event the designated preferred practitioner is not available by another licensed physician or dentist; and (2) the transfer of the child to any hospital reasonably accessible. This authorization does not cover major surgery unless the medical opinion of two other licensed physicians or dentists concurring in the necessity for such surgery are obtained prior to the performance of such surgery. Signature of Parent/Guardian_________________________________ Date_________________________ Part 2 – TO REFUSE CONSENT I do NOT give my consent for emergency medical treatment of my child. In the event of illness or injury requiring emergency treatment, I wish the school authorities to take NO action or to:_____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Custodial Parent/Guardian________________________________ Date__________________

Ohio Department of Health Concussion Information Sheet

For Interscholastic Athletics

Acknowledgement of Having Received the “Ohio Department of Health’s Concussion and Head Injury Information Sheet”

By signing this form, as the parent/guardian/care-giver of the student-athlete named below, I acknowledge receiving a copy of the concussion and head injury Information sheet prepared by the Ohio Department of Health as required by section 3313.539 of the Revised Code. I understand concussions and other head injuries have serious and possibly long-lasting effects. By reading the information sheet, I understand I have a responsibility to report any signs or symptoms of a concussion or head injury to coaches, administrators and my student-athlete’s doctor. I also understand that coaches, referees and other officials have a responsibility to protect the health of the student-athletes and may prohibit my student-athlete from further participation in athletic programs until my student-athlete has been cleared to return by a physician or other appropriate health care professional. ______________________________ ______________________________ Athlete Parent/Guardian _________________________ ______________________ Date Date