MCHS CHEERLEADING TRYOUT AND GENERAL SQUAD INFORMATION.

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MCHS CHEERLEADING TRYOUT AND GENERAL SQUAD INFORMATION

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MCHS CHEERLEADINGTRYOUT AND GENERAL SQUAD INFORMATION

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Eligibility Requirements

Grade Requirements :Grade requirements for cheerleaders will follow the same

guidelines as required by TSSAA for other athletes Attendance Requirements : Candidates must have acceptable attendance records without

a history of unexcused absences. Discipline Requirements : Students with three (3) or more infractions in the current

school year that required disciplinary action by the school administration

will need to meet with MCHS administration and coach to determine eligibility to try out.

Expenses Parents must commit to paying the costs involved for their

child to become a cheerleader.

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Trying OutOnly those students who meet the

eligibility requirements above will be allowed to tryout for cheerleader.

Independent judges will be provided from colleges or cheerleading associations.

There will be three judges with a minimum of one minority. Judges must have no local connections.

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Trying Out, cont.Judges will be provided a scoring sheet

(attached) for each student. These must be marked in ink and signed by the judge. Scores will be tallied under the principal’s direction. Students with the highest total scores will fill the spaces available on the cheerleading squad. All score sheets and tally sheets will be kept in a file in the principal’s office.

The principal is responsible for overseeing the tryouts, the calculations, and announcing the winners immediately following the tryouts.

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Trying out, cont.In case of a tie, those students

who are tied for a place on the squad will be asked to perform another cheer and will be ranked again by the same judges.

These tryouts are for both the football and basketball cheerleading squad, therefore; those making the squad will not be eligible for December graduation.

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Tryout Practice DatesApril 3- Practice @ 6:30April 5- Mock Tryout @ 6:30April 6- Tryouts @ 10:00 a.m.

Practice and mock tryout is not mandatory but highly recommended

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Time ConsumingPracticeMaking Signs and Run-ThroughsFundraisingSupporting MCHS teams

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Cost Cheerleading is Expensive$50 deposit due at tryouts if you

make it$500 cheerleading fee

◦covers camp, camp clothes, shoes◦due at Varsity fitting, May 3rd.

Fall order-this is an additional cost◦Pom poms, warm-ups, body suits,

bags

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FundraisingParticipation of all cheerleaders is

a MUSTWe are a TEAM and we expect all

members to participate fairly in the fundraising process.

The purpose of fundraising is to cover cost of run-through supplies, transportation cost, new uniforms, and camp related expenses.

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Fundraising cont.

The types of fundraisers that you can expect are:◦Mini Cheer Camp◦Car Wash(es)◦Great American Opportunities

Catalog Sale◦Candle sale ◦Doughnut Sale◦Corporate Sponsors

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RiskCheerleading involves many risksWe take every precaution to

make sure everyone is safeAccidents do happenCamp teaches proper techniquesStretching and weight training

may also be done

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Rules, policies, and GuidelinesAs representatives of the school,

a major emphasis is placed on academics and good behavior.

We will follow the procedures and policies of MCHS when dealing with any academic or discipline issues.

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AttendanceVarsity cheerleaders must attendand participate in all cheerleading

activitiesSummer campSummer practicesRegular practicesPep Rallies

Consequences for unexcused absences:1st Time - Benched (1/2 Game) 2nd Time - Written Warning + Benched (1Game)

3rd Time - Required meeting with MCHS administration and coaches to determine action

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Attendance cont.The consequences for tardies and leavingearly from events are as follows:

1st offense: Written up

2nd offense: Meet with coaches to discuss issue

3rd offense: Benched (1/2 game)

4th offense: Benched (1 game)

5th offense: Evaluation of problem – determine resolution

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Attendance, cont.Social plans, family vacations, other

sports and school related events and commitments, doctor’s appointments, any other extra curricular activity such as, but not limited to, sub-deb, gymnastics, job schedules, etc. must all be worked around MCHS cheerleading and WILL NOT be considered allowable excuses unless extenuating circumstances exist and previous arrangements have been made with the coach.

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Bullying/CyberbullyingThe advancement of technology

has increased the incidences of cyberbullying

Bullying and/or cyberbullying will NOT be tolerated from any MCHS cheerleader at any time

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Bullying/Cyberbullying cont.Social media network accounts

will NOT be monitored by the coaches-we will leave that to parents

If the issue is brought to the attention of coaches or administration then it becomes a school matter and will be addressed

See www.tn.gov/education... for more information

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General Rules Cell phones are to be turned off and

put away during all cheer events (including practice)

Jewelry is not to be worn at any cheer event (including practice)

ALL hair must be pulled back during practices and games (FB-pony tail) (BKB-at least half) w/ribbon

Sitting, leaning, or excessive talking during games or practice is prohibited

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General Rules, cont.Not doing what is asked by coaches or

captains is not allowedBE on Time for EverythingMaking derogatory remarks about the

school, our opponents, the staff and administration, or any other cheerleader or student will not be tolerated.

At anytime during the year you should decide to quit the squad, you will not be eligible to try-out for the following year.

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Consequences1st offense: Written up2nd offense: Meet with coaches to

discuss issue 3rd offense: Benched (1/2 game) 4th offense: Benched (1 game) 5th offense: Evaluation of problem

- determine resolution

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Free PhysicalMarshall Medical Center provides

a free sports physical for Marshall County students.

Upcoming 10th, 11th, and 12th graders will be April 17, 2013

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Good Luck!

Please contact one of us if you have any questions!

Betsy Gentry, coach Melanie Stacey, Asst.Coach

[email protected] [email protected]

931-359-1549 931-359-1549