Blue Valley West Cheer 2017 2018 Kara David

Blue Valley West Cheer 2017 -2018

• Kara David– Head Coach • Mallory Baird– JV Coach • TBA– Freshmen Coaching Staff

• Must pass 5 new subjects the preceding semester and be enrolled in 5 new subjects during the semesters of participation. • Must have a 2. 0 GPA and maintain that minimum GPA during each quarter of participation. Failure to maintain that GPA will result in probation. • Weekly grade checks could result in missed games/activities to concentrate on academics. Academic Guidelines set by KSHSAA & Blue Valley School District

Varsity Squad • Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors; 14 -18 girls (varies) • Varsity Boys Soccer, Football, Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball • Home & Away Junior Varsity Squad • Sophomores and Juniors; 14 -18 girls (varies) • JV Soccer, JV Football, JV Boys & Girls Basketball, Sophomore Boys Basketball • Home games only Freshman Squad • Freshmen only; 12 -16 girls (varies) • C/D Team Soccer, Freshman Football, Freshman Boys & Girls Basketball • Home games only BVW Cheer Squads

• Each squad will time two swim meets (cheerleaders are responsible for timing ALL home swim meets between the three squads) • Compete in at least one cheerleading festival and new KSHSAA Game Day Fall 2017 competition • Sign painting one afternoon / week • (varsity for run-through sign and other squads as needed) • Community Service • Team Building Events All BVW Cheer Squads

• Cheer class is held during the 1 st semester only, 1 st block • Students receive a “P” – passing elective credit only – for class. This grade does not impact GPA or class rank. • Cheer class takes the place of most outside practices. There will be additional practices called as needed for upcoming events, such as competition. • Cheer class is led by coach and captains. It is a structured practice with warm ups and stretches, followed by work on cheers, stunting, and routines. Cheer Class

• Each squad will have one practice in May before school is out • Car Wash at Price Chopper on 151 st June 3 rd • Summer practices will be held during the months of June and August – dates and times TBA • MANDATORY Cheer Camp June 22 nd – 25 th UCA Resort Camp at Tan Tar A, Lake of the Ozarks • MANDATORY Choreography camp Friday June 30 and Saturday July 1 Summer Commitments

• Car Wash - helps with the cost of camp, including transportation. Each girl will be expected to sell 12 tickets to the car wash for $5 each. If tickets are not sold, cheerleaders are still responsible for $60 as their fundraising money contribution. Car wash will be advertised as a “Free Car Wash – Donations Accepted” on the street signs. • Little Girls Clinic - BVW hosts a Little Girls Clinic in the fall. Girls learn cheers, chants, cheerleading basics and a dance routine. Girls perform at a Varsity football game with the cheerleaders! This raises money for operating costs including festival fees, traveling expenses, and end of the year banquet costs. • Pancake Breakfast– Cheerleaders sell tickets ahead of time to a pancake breakfast. The cheerleaders will be hosts and servers to families, friends and the community. They sell 12 tickets to the breakfast for $8 each. If tickets are not sold, cheerleaders are still responsible for $96 as their fundraising money contribution. • Additional Fundraisers - such as Dine In events at area restaurants and selling beads at home football games will be determined by coach and booster club. Fundraisers

New Members: $ 1, 120 $390 due April 1 st $100 camp deposit and $290 camp clothing $275 due May 1 st remaining cost of camp (total $375) $455 due June 1 st spirit wear items $260 - one time purchases (itemized on following slide) $145 - 2017 purchases (itemized on following slide) $ 50 - 2017 Uniform Usage Fee Returning Members: $ 860 $390 due April 1 st $100 camp deposit and $290 camp clothing $275 due May 1 st remaining cost of camp (total $375) $195 due June 1 st 2017 purchases (see following slide) $145 - 2017 purchases (itemized on following slide) $ 50 - 2017 Uniform Usage Fee Financial Obligations

New Member Costs: $1, 120 Camp - $375 Camp Clothing - $290 One time purchases - $260 North Face Fleece (or other jacket) - Embroidered All Weather Jacket – Embroidered Bling Jacket – Embroidered Team Jersey (or other team shirt) Red & Black Poms Fleece Headband 2017 purchases - $145 Camp t-shirt / tank Squad T-shirt All squad sweatshirt Little Girls Clinic T-shirts Bows (white, red, black, pink, power bow) 2017 Uniform Usage Fee - $50 Financial Obligations

Returning Member Costs: $860 Camp - $375 Camp Clothing - $290 2017 purchases - $145 Camp t-shirt / tank Squad T-shirt All squad sweatshirt Little Girls Clinic T-shirts Bows (white, red, black, pink, power bow) 2017 Uniform Usage Fee - $50 Financial Obligations

Miscellaneous Additional Costs Bag Body Liner (current freshmen or those new to cheer) Briefs – Nike Pro Shorts Socks Black Pants Black Gloves Financial Obligations

Each squad will select a community service project or event to work as a squad • Hoops for Hope teams compete to raise money for pediatric cancer • Harvesters • SOAR event • Adopt a family during the holiday season Community Service

Volunteer Parent Organization that supports the program and coordinates activities such as: • • Uniform Sizing & Ordering Camp clothes ordering Team Dinners Locker Decorations Camp Goody Bags Cheer Fest Breakfast Senior Recognition • Jag PAC is also able to supply additional funds to our program for replacing and purchasing new items. • ALL parents encouraged to attend meetings Jag PAC Booster Club

March 21 st – 24 th Blue Valley Academy Gymnasium (Wear white t-shirt and black shorts for tryouts) • Tuesday, March 21 st Mandatory Informational Meeting @ 6: 00 to review & sign contract Optional Clinic @ 6: 30 – 8: 00 • Wednesday, March 22 nd Optional Clinic @ 6: 00 – 8: 00 • Thursday, March 23 rd Optional Clinic @ 6: 00 – 8: 00 • Friday, March 24 th Try outs begin @ 3: 30 Order: Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen 2016 -17 Squad list posted online following tryouts Friday Try Out Dates

30% Teacher Recommendations • 7 teacher recommendations from their current school year. • 4 of the recommendations must come from teachers in the core academic areas (science, math, social studies, English language, and/or foreign language). • Returning members will have coaches fill out a recommendation that will be weighted heavier than the other rec forms. • All recs will be destroyed to ensure teacher confidentiality. 70% Judges Scores There will be a panel of 5 - 7 judges selected from the following areas: • Cheer instructors from recognized cheer associations • Cheerleaders from colleges, universities, or professional sports • Cheerleader coaches from other schools • Alumni cheerleaders • Dance instructors Selection Criteria

• Wednesday, February 22 nd – Complete teacher recommendation packet and turn in to coaches tonight. • Friday, February 24 th – Forms are delivered to all teachers at all schools. Teachers will complete the rec forms and return. • Form was revised by district coaches and administrators to be consistent between all 5 high schools. • Returning cheerleaders must have cheer coaches complete one of their teacher recs. It will count for 30% of the total 30%. Teacher Recommendations

Returning BVW Cheerleaders: 1 *2 -5 *6 -7 Cheer Coaches ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science, World Languages Electives New Candidates to BVW Cheer: *1 -4 ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science, World Languages *5 -7 Electives *Must be current school year teachers. Teacher Recommendation Form

• Entrance • Jumps (1 toe touch and 1 optional jump) • Cheer • Chant • Dance • Tumbling (optional, will earn bonus points) • Ballot consistent between all 5 high schools. Skill Evaluation

Sample Ballot

Rec 1 Rec 2 Rec 3 Rec 4 Rec 5 Rec 6 Rec 7 Total Judge 2 3 4 X 30% 1 Judge 5 Judge 6 Judge 7 Total X 70% Grand Total 54 55 53 55 55 380 114 57 50 55 56 57 49 50 374 261. 8 375. 8 52 50 52 55 55 38 55 357 107. 1 56 60 48 57 53 53 51 378 264. 6 371. 7 55 55 385 115. 5 46 47 56 56 52 51 52 360 252 367. 5 55 47 43 39 53 50 48 335 100. 5 50 51 57 55 58 51 52 374 261. 8 362. 3 51 52 55 55 51 38 50 352 105. 6 46 48 55 52 56 50 55 362 253. 4 359 53 55 55 54 50 55 35 357 107. 1 50 51 55 55 51 47 50 359 251. 3 358. 4 54 53 46 42 53 52 50 350 105 51 49 53 52 54 54 48 361 252. 7 357. 7 55 55 385 115. 5 48 50 54 49 48 40 49 338 236. 6 352. 1 52 55 55 44 53 366 109. 8 45 46 50 48 52 53 48 342 239. 4 349. 2 55 55 55 49 55 54 55 378 113. 4 40 40 45 39 46 46 51 307 214. 9 328. 3 Sample Tryout Results

• Please read the revised contract prior to try out week. • We will review key points at the meeting. • It is the responsibility of each cheerleader and their parents to read and understand. Cheer Contract

2016 -2017 BV West Cheer Competition Routine

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