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Tryouts
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Dear Cheerleaders and Parents,
We are excited to welcome you to Bishop Guertin High School Spirit, and to a program that is the sport of choice. We are a state recognized team and want to continue that tradition through many of years. We have competitive teams who also support other sports in the traditional ways.
Being a Bishop Guertin High School cheerleader is an honor and privilege, and one to be proud of. The program demands respect and admiration from peers and the community, as it proves itself in leadership, values, achievements and worth. The cheerleaders selected are expected to uphold these standards and will become role models of good behavior, athleticism, healthy lifestyles and maturity.
We expect a great deal from the chosen cheerleaders, and demand 110% commitment, dedication, sacrifice, respect, determination and drive to make the teams the very best they can be.
We request that families of Bishop Guertin High School cheerleaders understand that their child will spend an enormous amount of time in the gym, field and competition floor. Spirit is a sport and has a demanding schedule, and that missing practices, games and or competition is not allowed. Chosen cheerleaders will be expected to have minimal conflicts with the schedule, and will manage their time wisely to put academics first and foremost. Maintaining academic eligibility is a must, and all cheerleaders will be supported with their academic progress during the seasons. The coaching staff wants all cheerleaders to succeed in and out of uniform, and will teach effective time management skills to last a lifetime.
We thank you for your interest in the Bishop Guertin High School Spirit Program, and we look forward to coaching you!
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Requirements
Girls and guys from grades 9-12 are eligible to tryout for the Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams. Tryouts are three days long (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and will be run as a typical practice. You must be present all three days in order to be eligible. If, for some chance, you cannot make these dates, but interested in trying out, contact Coach ASAP to make tryout arrangements.
The coaching staff will choose the teams based on successfully completely the requirements and judging criteria. All candidates must abide by the decision of the coaching staff.
You must wear both green, yellow, or black shorts and a t-shirt. No tank tops or sports bras. PLEASE wear spandex under your shorts. Socks and cheerleading sneakers required; tie your hair up securely. No hard plastic/metal hair accessories or glitter makeup/hairspray. Bring a water bottle. ALL JEWLERY MUST BE REMOVED – INCLUDING EARRINGS, NOSE RINGS, TONGUE BARS, AND BELLY BUTTON RINGS. NAILS MUST BE SPORT-LENGTH. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Everyone trying out is required to show the following through their three days of tryouts:
A dance segment
Whip jumps
A standing tumbling segment
A tumbling pass
A stunt
A short cheer
Stamina Test
Day 1 (Monday): Everyone will learn the dance and cheer, jump and tumbling will be worked on and stunt groups will warm up. Dances and cheers taught will be ones that are learned at summer camp.
Day 2 (Wednesday): The dance and cheer will be reviewed. Jumps, tumbling and stunts will be evaluated. First round cuts may be made. Stamina test will be administered. (The stamina test is not a determinant of team placement. It will be used by the coaches in developing conditioning for the teams for the season.Final evaluations will be made. Final cuts and placement will be determined.
In an effort to continue to build the cheerleading program at Bishop Guertin, no set requirements have been decided in regards to varsity and junior varsity members. However, in order to be a competitive team in Class L, the coaches will be looking for the following skills. A person trying out who demonstrates a majority or better of these skills will be considered for the varsity squad.
Stamina Test
A complete Leg Explosion set
50 handstand shoulder taps (continual, against a wall is fine)
15 pull-ups (with a light spot)
15 tricep dips (feet elevated to hand height)
20 pushups (upper arm parallel to the floor at bottom)
50 full sit-ups
A 2 mile jog with a time less than 18 minutes (<9 min. mile)
*The preseason workout will adequately prepare you for this stamina test. DO NOT STRESS ABOUT THIS PART OF TRYOUTS!
(The stamina test is not a determinant of team placement. It will be used by the coaches in developing a conditioning program for the teams for the season.)
Cheer and Dance
Execution
Motion Technique
Difficulty
Voice
Creativity/Originality
Enthusiasm
Overall Quality
Jumps and Tumbling
Execution
Technique
Difficulty
Overall Quality
Stunts
Execution
Technique
Difficulty
Overall Quality
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Dates
Tryout dates and times are as follows:
Day 1: Monday, August 17th from 5-7pm
Day 2: Wednesday, August 19th from 5-7pm
All tryouts will be held in the fieldhouse.
Method of Selection
Coaches’ Pick
The way teams will be selected is by coaches’ pick. This means that the varsity and junior varsity coaches will choose the team themselves. This is beneficial to each cheerleader because they will be able to see for all three days and not just one performance on one day.
However, if there are a large number of girls, it is important for each cheerleader to try to show their strengths and stand out in a crowd. Introduce yourself to the coaches and make
sure you are aggressive in being seen
All decisions are final.
How the Selection Process will Work
After the second day of tryouts, each team will be posted on the varsity and JV websites by 9pm.
Each team may take up to 20 members and 4 alternates.
How Grievances will be handled
If there is a grievance, please contact the coach within two weeks at her contact number or via email to schedule an appointment to meet with her, the coaching staff and the athletic director.
Important Information to Know Before You Tryout
Practice Schedules
Practices:
Practices will be held three weekdays for 2 hours each. There may be additional Saturday practices if needed. Varsity Competition Choreography will be held on a Friday and Saturday consecutively at the end of August. ALL VARSITY MEMBERS MUST ATTEND IF YOU WANT TO BE PLACED IN THE COMPETITION ROUTINE!
Tumbling:
Tumbling training will be once a week at a designated gym. It is mandatory to attend these trainings. Anyone with financial problems paying for the tumbling training can see the coaching staff and other arrangements will be made.
Game Dates:
The varsity team will cheer at all Varsity football games - home and away which are usually on either a Friday or Saturday night. Junior Varsity will cheer at all the home junior varsity football games. These games are usually on a Monday or Tuesday afternoon. You are required to be ready 60 minutes before the game to warm-up and review our material for the game.
Expenses and Other Events
All new members are required to have or purchase the following items(costs are approximate):
Sneakers $55.00-$60.00
Bloomers $8.50-$15.00
Warm-Ups $119.00-$140.00
All members are required to pay for the following:
Tumbling Practice $120.00 per session (8 week sessions)
Team T-Shirts $15.00-$20.00
Hair Ribbon $5.00
Fall Clinics $64.00 (Varsity Only)
Uniforms including tops, skirts, and/or bodysuits will be provided by the school and must be returned at the end of the season or you will be billed for it.
The squad will participate in atleast one community service event per season. This is required of all members.
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