BTHS Cheerleading 2021 2022 Coaches Head Coaches Danielle

BTHS Cheerleading 2021 -2022

Coaches Head Coaches Danielle Parker Cheered at BTHS 2003 -2007 Coached at BTHS 2012 -Present Jennifer Aston JV Coach at BTHS 2010 -2012; 2016 -Present Assistant Coaches q Kayleigh Aston Cheered at BTHS 2010 -2013 Coached at BTHS 2014 -Present q Elizabeth Bendinelli Coached 2020 -Present

Varsity FHSAA State Champions 2008, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021 UCA Nationals 2 nd in Small Varsity (2021) National Champions in Large JV (2020) 2 nd in Large Varsity Game. Day (2021) a n i s f U o n ion i o J it e d c Tra ellen c x E

BTHS Expectations Social Media-Make sure Social media is Clean (music, dance movements, etc. ) We do monitor and people do send in. Grades-Grade Checks Bi-Weekly Classroom Behavior Dress Code Student Code of Conduct Parent Expectations and Involvement ***Once you make a BT Cheer team you are held to higher standards and there will be consequences if you not meet those standards.

Practices/Games/Competitions Expectations Absentee Form (New) Jewelry Nails *Make sure to read our expectations for these in the contract.

Team Types and Team Selection Game Day Vs Traditional All-Star vs. SCHool Cheer

Team Size Varsity: 15 -23 girls Large – 19 (with possible 4 alternate) JV: 16 -26 girls Small JV 16 Large JV 17 -30 (coaches will decide on competition #) Game Day Varsity (will decide ## during try-outs) ** Just because you were on a team the previous season doesn’t not guarantee you a spot the next year.

Summer Practices, Camps, and Choreography *** These are Mandatory if you are in town. *Varsity and JV Team Practice (June and July) Tuesday June 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 13 @ Zone 4: 30 PM-6: 30 PM Thursday June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15 @ BTHS 7: 00 AM-8: 30 AM Game. Day Team Practice: Thursday June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15 @ BTHS 7: 00 AM-8: 30 AM Sideline/Gameday Ready Practices: August (Varsity) Wednesday 3: 00 -5: 00 @ BT and Thursday 4: 00 -6: 00 @ BT August (Junior Varsity) Monday 4: 30 -6: 30 and Wednesday 4: 30 -6: 30 @BT **Stunt/Skill Camp – July 20 -23 (Specific times TBD) **UCA Camp Hilton Daytona Beach –July 26 -28 th

Regular Season Practices are Mandatory Junior Varsity- Monday 4: 30 -6: 30 and Wednesday 4: 30 -6: 30 @ Zone; Tuesday and Thursday 4 -5: 30 @ BTHS Varsity- Tuesday 7: 00 AM-8: 45 AM @ BTHS, Wednesday 3: 30 -5: 15 and Thursday 4: 30 -6: 15 @ Zone GAMEDAY –Tuesday and Thursday 7 th Period *This start Sept 1 st @ Zone We add Morning practices when needed during Nov, Dec, Jan and 1 st week of Feb. We will make every effort to establish a practice time and stick to it; however, if the gym must be used for an athletic contest, our day or location may change.

Tentative Competition Schedule Early Nov 20 - West Nassau Warrior Warm-up Dec 4 - UCA Regionals (Tampa, FL) Dec 18 - Chase the State (Tampa, FL) Jan (Keep All weekends Open) FHSAA Regionals (V ONLY) West Nassau FHSAA State (V ONLY) Feb 9 -13: UCA Nationals (Orlando)

2021 -2022 Season Fees One Team: $500 Two Teams: $600 Can Pay all at once by Aug 1 st or follow a payment plan. Fee Payment Plan : Aug 1 -$200 Sept 1 - $100 Oct 1 - $100 Nov 1 -$100 Dec 1 - $100 (Only for girls on 2 teams) ** If payments are not up to date, athletes will not be able to participate in practice, games and events until account is settled. Fees cover the following items: All Competition Fees (except Nationals) Routine Music Routine Clean-Ups (at least two a year) Signs and Poms for Routines Coaches Competition Expenses Uniform Updates

Sponsorship Everyone is encouraged to participate in our Sponsorship program. ** Due August 1 st **Will discuss more when teams are made. But just wanted everyone to know there is an option to help offset the cost.

Other Individual Expenses ***This is only an estimate Game/Stunt Camp (UCA Camp July 26 -28) $420. 00 (Due 6/7) Competition Choreography Camp (estimate only) $250. 00 (Due 7/1) (Date July 20 -23 @ BTHS and Zone) Game Day Choreography (July 23 rd @ Zone) $80. 00 (Due 7/1) Nike Gear $150 -200 (Due 6/7) (This includes 2 days of camp wear (which will also be worn as practice wear throughout the season) and a backpack ) BTHS Game Ready Apparel 350. 00 - 1500. 00 (Due 6/7) (This cost will vary depending upon what was purchased in previous years, but includes bloomers, cheer bag, warm-ups, bodyliners, and cheer shoes. ) Uniform $270. 00 -370. 00 (Due 6/7) (You will purchase one uniform. It will be worn at games and at competitions. If you purchased a uniform last year, you will not incur this cost. ) Pay to Participate (August) $100 One time Gym Registration Fee (Due June) Summer Gym Fees (June-July) Monthly Gym Fees (beginning in September) $35. 00 $60 $50. 00 V & $65 JV Plan on UCA Nationals � $150 $400 -500 a girl CHEERLEADING IS EXPENSIVE, BUT MEMORIES ARE PRICELESS!

Optional Pre-Tryout Clinic for Rising 9 th Graders Where: Zone Cheer When: May 22 nd Time: 9 AM-11 AM Cost: $40 *Register online zonecheerallstar. com

HOW WILL I BE JUDGED AT TRYOUTS? §ATTITUDE/SOCIAL MEDIA § TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS §COACHES RECOMMENDATION § GPA §STUNT (skill and technique) § JUMPS (TOE TOUCH, PIKE, AND HURDLER) § MOTION TECHNIQUE §DANCE RHYTHM § TIMING WITH YOUR GROUP (Dance ONLY) §GROUP CHEER with signs and poms §STANDING TUMBLING (HARD MAT) § RUNNING TUMBLING PASS (HARD MAT) § GENERAL CHEER PRESENCE…(SMILE, NATURAL ABILITY TO LEAD THE CROWD, VOICE) *****Note: Like a football coach who only needs a certain number of quarterbacks, a cheerleading coach only needs a certain number of flyers, bases, and back spots. Besides skill, squad placement will be dependent upon what position you are REMEMBER…WHAT YOU THROW AT capable of filling on the squad and squad TRYOUTS, YOU MUST CONSISTENTLY THROW DURING THE SEASON OR need.

Tryouts Friday, May 28 th- Fight Song will be posted on Webpage. Tuesday, June 1 – Learn Cheer, Review Fight Song and Stunt 4 -6 Wednesday– June 2 -Review material, Stunt and tumble 3 -6 Thursday, June 3 – Physical Tryout 4 PM-? ? ? On Thursday, please wear: Blue or Black shorts White shirt Hair in ponytail with a bow Natural Make-up Friday– June 4: Team placement Posted on BTHS Cheer webpage @ 9 PM

PRIOR TO TRYOUTS Athletic Clearance A copy of your 3 rd Quarter Report Card Teacher Recommendations on File Coaches Recommendation on file Your Signed Cheerleading Constitution Proof of Residency (If you do not currently attend BTHS or one of its feeder schools. ) DURING THE WEEK OF TRYOUTS � � Reliable transportation to and from BTHS for the clinics and tryout Clinic Apparel Cheer shoes � Cheer shorts and a T-shirt � Hair pulled back in a tight, high ponytail. � � Tryout Apparel Cheer shoes � Hair in a tight ponytail with a plain blue, black, or white ribbon � blue or black cheer shorts � a plain white T-shirt �

WHAT SHOULD I DO BETWEEN NOW AND TRYOUTS? COMPLETE GOOGLE FORM o 8 TH GARDERS, REGISTER FOR CLINIC o. COMPLETE ALL OF THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK o DON’T FORGET YOUR PHYSICAL! o o IF YOU HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE, MAKE SURE IT IS UP TO DATE. CONDITION AND STRETCH o GET INTO A TUMBLING CLASS IF YOU NEED TO IMPROVE YOUR TUMBLING SKILLS o STUDY FOR YOUR EXAMS…GRADES MATTER! o GET EXCITED…BARTRAM TRAIL CHEERLEADING ROCKS! o

Social Media INSTAGRAM @bths_cheerleading Fill out Cheerleader Application which can be found Instagram or Cheer Webpage.

Questions? Danielle. parker@stjohns. k 12. fl. us