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Westlake High School Cheerleading 2017—2018 Tryout Packet
To Potential Cheerleaders and Parents:
I would like to thank you for your interest in Westlake Cheerleading. Attached you will find the paperwork that will
need to be completed and turned in no later than Friday, April 14th. If you do not have all of your paperwork
completed and on file, you WILL NOT be permitted to participate in tryouts. Please carefully review all of the
information included in this packet and feel free to contact me if you have questions.
High School Cheerleading is a VERY demanding and time-consuming sport that begins in April and does not finish
until March. Each student needs to seriously consider the amount of time, hard work and dedication involved with
cheering for Westlake High School before deciding to try out for the team.
In order to be eligible to tryout to cheer at Westlake, cheerleaders must meet the following eligibility requirements.
All cheerleaders must have a copy of their report card or transcripts in paperwork to check eligibility. They must
have a 2.0 or 75 GPA from previous semester.
• Uprising 9th graders must meet GPA requirement
• Uprising 10th graders must have 3 credits and meet GPA requirement
• Uprising 11th graders must have 10 credits and meet GPA requirement
• Uprising 12th graders must have 17 credits and meet GPA requirement
Tryouts are CLOSED to the public; there will be no exceptions! Tryouts will be held on Thursday, April 20th
from 4:00PM - 9:00 PM. You must wear a plain white t-shirt, black shorts, white gym shoes, and white socks.
Please have your hair pulled back off of your face, NO jewelry, NO acrylic nails, and NO nail polish. The
rosters for the 2017—2018 squads will be released by 3:30 pm on Friday April 21st.
A general expense sheet for participation on the team is also included in this packet. A more detailed account of
expenses will be provided for those who make the team. Please read this packet carefully. It will be required that a
Parent or Guardian sign and return the agreement sheet before you will be allowed to participate in tryouts.
Please note that students and parents who make the team will need to attend a mandatory booster meeting on
Monday, April 24th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. At this meeting, the mandatory athletic fee ($250) is due and an
additional payment of $225 is due to cover your camp deposit.
We are looking forward to seeing you at tryouts. Please begin stretching, tumbling and getting into shape now! If
you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Coach Clark, clarkam@fultonschools.org.
Cheers and smiles
Ashley Clark
2017 – 2018 Cheer Coaches
Ashley Clark – clarkam@fultonschools.org
Cheerleading Program Director and Varsity Football
Iyabo Johnson – iyabo143@gmail.com Mesi Spencer – spencerm@fultonschools.org
Varsity Competition JV Sideline and JV Competition
Toni Johnson – johnsont13@fultonschools.org Elizabeth Thorne – thornee@fultonschools.org
9th Grade Sideline and JV Competition 9th Grade Sideline
Tierra Monteiro – monteiroT@fultonschools.org Jocelyn Young – youngj5@fultonschools.org
Varsity Basketball and Varsity Competition JV Sideline2017—2018 TRYOUT INFORMATION
Cheerleading Tryout Schedule:
Monday, April 17th
o Sideline - (Conditioning, Motions, Jumps, and Cheer) 4:00 - 6:00 PM
o Competition – (Stunts) 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, April 18th
o Sideline - (Conditioning, and Dance) 4:00 - 6:00 PM
o Competition – (Stunts) 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 19th
o Sideline - (Conditioning, Chants, and Review) 4:00 - 6:00 PM
o Competition – (Stunts and Tumbling) 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Thursday, April 20th (Tryouts) 4:00 - 9:00 PM
What do you wear to tryouts?
During clinic days please wear comfortable, length appropriate black shorts and a white t-shirt. Dress as if you
would dress for cheerleading practice. Shorts should be at least three inches long. Sports bras must be worn
underneath shirts. No basketball shorts or pajamas. No denim shorts, jewelry, or acrylic nails. Your hair should
also be off your shoulders.
On official try-out day, you will need to wear black shorts, a solid white t-shirt or tank top, white socks, and white
shoes. Again, your hair should be off your shoulders, no jewelry, artificial nails, or nail polish. (points will be
deducted)
Please DO NOT wear any previous cheerleading or dance attire during tryout week.
Selection of the cheerleaders will be based on the following:
A cheer, 1 sideline chant (3 chants will be taught), and a dance that will be taught to you during the clinic.
Jumps - A toe touch, a left and right herkie, and a left and right hurdler are required (descriptions and
pictures of these jumps can be found on the UCA website or YouTube.)
Athleticism and physical fitness
Scholastic achievement and eligibility
Conduct
Attitude, initiative, teamwork, leadership, work ethic, enthusiasm, and ability to be coached
For those who make the squad:
Work schedules, vacation, extracurricular activities, etc. should be arranged so the cheerleaders are at practice each
day. These practices are IMPORTANT.
SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE WILL BE GIVEN OUT AFTER TRYOUTS.2017 -2018 TRYOUT INFORMATION Description of Teams Varsity Football: Varsity football cheerleaders will cheer at all Varsity Football games. Varsity cheer season lasts from August 2017 – December 2017. The varsity cheerleading squad is made up of 9th - 12th graders. Varsity cheerleaders will attend UCA camp over the summer at University of Georgia. Varsity cheerleaders are often called upon to attend community events in support of Westlake High School and Westlake Athletics. Varsity Basketball: Varsity cheerleaders will cheer at all Varsity Basketball games. Varsity cheer season lasts from October 2017 – March 2018. The varsity cheerleading squad is made up of 10th - 12th graders. Varsity cheerleaders will attend UCA camp over the summer at University of Georgia. Varsity cheerleaders are often called upon to attend community events in support of Westlake High School and Westlake Athletics. Junior Varsity (JV): Junior Varsity cheerleaders will cheer at all Junior Varsity home football and basketball games, they will also have the opportunity to cheer at many of the away football and basketball games. JV cheerleaders are often called upon to cheer Varsity games or to support the Varsity team. JV season lasts from August 2017 – January 2018. The JV cheerleading squad is made up of 10th and 11th graders. JV cheerleaders will attend UCA camp over the summer at University of Georgia. 9th Grade: 9th grade cheerleaders will cheer at all 9th grade home football and basketball games, they will also have the opportunity to cheer at many of the away football and basketball games. 9th grade cheerleaders can be called upon to cheer at JV or Varsity games or to support the Varsity teams at different events. 9th grade season lasts from August 2017 – January 2018. The 9th grade cheerleading squad is made up of only 9th grade cheerleaders. 9th grade cheerleaders will attend UCA camp over the summer at University of Georgia. Varsity Competition: Varsity Competition cheerleaders cheer at a various competitions throughout Georgia. Varsity Competition cheerleaders are required to have at least a standing back handspring. The competition squad is made up of 9th – 12th grade cheerleaders. Competition season lasts from August 2017 – November 2017. Junior Varsity Competition: Junior Varsity Competition cheerleaders cheer at a various competitions throughout Georgia. Junior Varsity cheerleaders should at least have a back bend. The competition squad is made up of 9th – 11th grade cheerleaders. Competition season lasts from August 2017 – November 2017.
2017 – 2018 TRYOUT CHECKLIST
The following items should be turned in to the front office of Westlake High School no later than
Friday, April 14th at 4:00 PM, but you may drop the packets off prior to this date. Please place
packets in an envelope or folder with the cheerleaders name on the front. Tryout paperwork should
ONLY be given to Coach Clark before or after school. If you are placing them in her mailbox,
make sure Coach Clark and the cheerleaders name is placed on the folder or envelope. DO NOT
BRING PACKETS BY COACH CLARK’S CLASSROOM DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
If any of these items are missing, the student will not be able to participate in tryouts,
The following items are required by EVERYONE that is trying out!!
Westlake Cheerleader Tryout Application
(must be submitted online through link https://goo.gl/forms/C4dH5EKSongCOtQp2)
Westlake Cheerleader Tryout Essay
(must be submitted online through link https://goo.gl/forms/04xthOoBLgJRCanQ2)
Cheerleading Agreement
o (Signed by student and parent/guardian)
Financial Obligation
Physical
o Must be signed by a medical professional
o These are only valid for 1 year from the date the physical was received.
Unofficial copy of Transcripts
8 -Teacher Recommendation Forms
(must be completed by teachers through online link https://goo.gl/forms/IDCnuLFP1DSzWOsu1)
o 6 must come from current teachers
o 1 must come from most recent coach or sponsor (If you do not have a coach or
sponsor that can complete recommendation form it can come from an additional teacher).
o 1 additional recommendation from any teacher or staff member.2017—2018 Financial Obligation
Below is a list of costs associated with Westlake Cheerleading for the 2017-2018 season. In addition to the list
below, Cheerleaders and their parents will be asked to participate in various fundraisers throughout the year
in order to help with additional costs that are paid for through the Westlake Cheerleading Booster such as
spirit items for pep rallies, homecoming activities, choreography and music for competitive routines,
competition fees, etc.
2017—2018 FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
1. Athletic Participation fee: ($250.00) - mandatory
a. Due April 24th
2. Competition (up to $250) - mandatory
a. First half due by May 30th ($125)
b. Final payment due by June 30th ($125)
3. Camp fees: ($600.00)
a. UCA Camp ($450) (University of Georgia 7/14 – 7/17)
i. Deposit due April 24th ($225.00)
ii. Remaining balance due May 30th ($225.00)
b. Camp wear (up to $150.00)
a. Due by June 1st
4. Optional Spirit Pack Items (up to $800.00)
a. Due by July 30th
5. Pregame Meals (up to $ 300)
a. Due by August 1st (football season)
b. Due by October 1st (basketball season)
6. Uniform ($200) – Varsity Football Only (mandatory)
a. Due by May 15th
An itemized list of all costs pertaining to cheer will be distributed at the parent
meeting on Monday, April 24th for those who make a team. Parents need to
bring CASH, MONEY ORDERS, or CREDIT CARD to the meeting on Monday,
April 24th because certain items must be paid immediately.
Payment plans can be arranged; however you MUST contact Coach Clark to
discuss this!
_____________________________ ______________________________
Cheerleader Signature Parent SignatureWESTLAKE CHEERLEADING CONTRACT
Please take a moment and read carefully to ensure that you fully understand the expectations of Westlake High School Cheerleaders.
After reading each item, both the prospective cheerleader and his or her parent will need to initial each item.
_________ _________ You are a STUDENT FIRST and an athlete second. We believe as Cheerleading program that
all our athletes should strive for academic excellence in the classroom. Your education is your
(Athlete’s initials) (Parent’s initials) NUMBER ONE priority.
_________ _________ SAFETY is of the utmost importance. In order to provide the safest environment we must all be
working as a team and looking out for each other. While stunting you should be focused and
(Athlete’s initials) (Parent’s initials)
serious. It is important to be aware of your surroundings when stunting and tumbling. You
must follow the coach’s or captain’s instructions at all times. Failure to follow the established
safety guidelines will result in possible suspension or dismissal from the team (at the coach’s
discretion.) Cheerleaders are prohibited from stunting without a coach present.
_________ _________ All athletes are expected to comply with the rules set forth by the Fulton County School Board
Student Code of Conduct and the rules mandated by GHSA. The rules associated with the
(Athlete’s initials) (Parent’s initials)
student code can be found in the Fulton County Student Handbook, and the rules set forth by
GHSA can be located at www.ghsa.net
_________ _________ If an athlete has more than 3 unexcused absences during practices, games, and events. The
first 2 infractions will result in interventions by the coach and the 3rd infraction will result in
(Athlete’s initials) (Parent’s initials)
suspension and dismissal from the team.
_________ _________ An excused absence is limited to mandatory school functions for a grade, death in the family, or
contagious illness (doctor’s note must be provided). Missing practice for any reason other than
(Athlete’s initials) (Parent’s initials)
the three listed previously will result in an unexcused absence. Unexcused absences include
but are not limited to: Too much homework/ studying, unable to find a ride, and/or work.
_________ _________ If the athlete is injured or sick and not contagious, they are required to attend practice, not
participate
(Athlete’s initials) (Parent’s initials)
_________ _________ Any action deemed a serious violation that undermines the school or program warrants
immediate dismissal. (OSS, Inappropriate Actions, any action unbecoming of a Westlake
(Athlete’s initials) (Parent’s initials)
Cheerleader, etc.)
_________ _________ Respect yourself, parents, teachers, administrators, coaches, teammates, and classmates AT
ALL TIMES!
(Athlete’s initials) (Parent’s initials)
_________ _________ Inappropriate displays of behavior from parents can also result in removal of athletes from
teams. This applies in all situations. Such situations include, but are not limited to: practices,
(Athlete’s initials) (Parent’s initials)
performances, and competitions.
_________ _________ Profanity at school, during practices, games, events, or within community does NOT represent
Westlake Cheerleading. Remember you are an ambassador for our school; please conduct
(Athlete’s initials) (Parent’s initials)
yourself in a manner that represents our school in a positive light. This includes on social
media.
I, _________________________________ (parent), and I, _________________________________ (athlete)
understand, accept and agree to all of the terms and conditions within the Westlake High School Evaluation Packet.
______________________________ ___/___/___ ______________________________ ___/___/___
Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date Participant’s Signature DateHi! My name is ______________________________________________ and I am trying out to be a 2017 – 2018 Westlake Cheerleader. Part of the tryout process is that my teachers have to complete teacher recommendations for me. Each category is assigned a point value and is used in the selection of the team. Your input and recommendations are taken very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email Coach Clark at clarkam@fultonschools.org. Please go to https://goo.gl/forms/IDCnuLFP1DSzWOsu1 to complete online teacher recommendation form. Hi! My name is ______________________________________________ and I am trying out to be a 2017 – 2018 Westlake Cheerleader. Part of the tryout process is that my teachers have to complete teacher recommendations for me. Each category is assigned a point value and is used in the selection of the team. Your input and recommendations are taken very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email Coach Clark at clarkam@fultonschools.org. Please go to https://goo.gl/forms/IDCnuLFP1DSzWOsu1 to complete online teacher recommendation form. Hi! My name is ______________________________________________ and I am trying out to be a 2017 – 2018 Westlake Cheerleader. Part of the tryout process is that my teachers have to complete teacher recommendations for me. Each category is assigned a point value and is used in the selection of the team. Your input and recommendations are taken very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email Coach Clark at clarkam@fultonschools.org. Please go to https://goo.gl/forms/IDCnuLFP1DSzWOsu1 to complete online teacher recommendation form. Hi! My name is ______________________________________________ and I am trying out to be a 2017 – 2018 Westlake Cheerleader. Part of the tryout process is that my teachers have to complete teacher recommendations for me. Each category is assigned a point value and is used in the selection of the team. Your input and recommendations are taken very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email Coach Clark at clarkam@fultonschools.org. Please go to https://goo.gl/forms/IDCnuLFP1DSzWOsu1 to complete online teacher recommendation form. Hi! My name is ______________________________________________ and I am trying out to be a 2017 – 2018 Westlake Cheerleader. Part of the tryout process is that my teachers have to complete teacher recommendations for me. Each category is assigned a point value and is used in the selection of the team. Your input and recommendations are taken very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email Coach Clark at clarkam@fultonschools.org. Please go to https://goo.gl/forms/IDCnuLFP1DSzWOsu1 to complete online teacher recommendation form. Hi! My name is ______________________________________________ and I am trying out to be a 2017 – 2018 Westlake Cheerleader. Part of the tryout process is that my teachers have to complete teacher recommendations for me. Each category is assigned a point value and is used in the selection of the team. Your input and recommendations are taken very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email Coach Clark at clarkam@fultonschools.org. Please go to https://goo.gl/forms/IDCnuLFP1DSzWOsu1 to complete online teacher recommendation form. Hi! My name is ______________________________________________ and I am trying out to be a 2017 – 2018 Westlake Cheerleader. Part of the tryout process is that my teachers have to complete teacher recommendations for me. Each category is assigned a point value and is used in the selection of the team. Your input and recommendations are taken very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email Coach Clark at clarkam@fultonschools.org. Please go to https://goo.gl/forms/IDCnuLFP1DSzWOsu1 to complete online teacher recommendation form. Hi! My name is ______________________________________________ and I am trying out to be a 2017 – 2018 Westlake Cheerleader. Part of the tryout process is that my teachers have to complete teacher recommendations for me. Each category is assigned a point value and is used in the selection of the team. Your input and recommendations are taken very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email Coach Clark at clarkam@fultonschools.org. Please go to https://goo.gl/forms/IDCnuLFP1DSzWOsu1 to complete online teacher recommendation form.
Westlake High School Cheerleading (Sample) Tryout Score Sheet
Tryout # ____________ Judge # _________
Possible
Skill Evaluations Score Comments
Points
Neatness & Facial Expressions 10
Crowd Appeal
Voice:
10
Volume & Inflection
Presentation:
Cheer 10
Enthusiasm & Confidence
Motions:
10
Technique & Sharpness
Form 10
Jumps Toe Touch 5
Hurdler 5
Difficulty:
0= none
Standing 2= Back handspring
5
Tumbling 3= Toe Touch back handspring
4= Back Tuck
5= Toe Touch Back Tuck
Difficulty:
0= none
Running Tumbling 3= back handspring 5
4= back tuck
5= layout
Presentation:
10
Poise & Attitude
Motions:
Dance 10
Technique & Sharpness
Timing and Rhythm 10
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