Byron Nelson High School C h e e
Byron Nelson High School C h e e r T r y o u t M e e t i n g
Amie Tennyson atennyson@nisdtx. org Becky Spasic bspasic@nisdtx. org
Requirements • Application turned in by February 28, 2016 • Paperwork (physical, AP recommendation form, etc. ) turned in by February 28, 2016 • Understand agree to NISD constitution and BNHS Cheer requirements • Learn NCA tryout material from the Bobcat Cheer Website. • Attend mock tryouts and tryouts
Paperwork Candidates must turn in the following items by the first day of practice on February 28 th: • Medical Release Form signed by the parent/guardian • Pledge stating that he/she agrees to the terms and expectations of a cheerleader • Constitution signed by both the candidate and parent/guardian • 4 th six weeks report card • AP Recommendation Form
Practices/Mock Tryouts Dates: March 1 st & 9 th Time: 5: 00 – 6: 30 PM Practice (March 1 st): Cheer skills/techniques & open gym Wear t-shirt, shorts, pony tail, cheer shoes Mock (March 9 th): Run through the tryout process Wear plain white t-shirt, black shorts, pony tail, and cheer shoes *Parents & Friends are not allowed to watch. *Phones must be turned off.
Mascot Tryout Agenda: Use the practice/mock dates to practice a two minute routine for tryouts. You may use flags, mega phones, two cheerleaders that are trying out and any other props you bring from home including music.
Tryouts Date: Friday, March 10 at BNHS Time: • Varsity/JV: 4: 30 - until dismissed • Freshman: 4: 45 - until dismissed Cheer Attire: Plain white t-shirt, black shorts, pony tail, and cheer shoes Mascot Attire: Plain white t-shirt, black shorts, mascot uniform * Bring MP 3 with your music on it! Bring: Water and a snack No cellphones until all tryouts are complete No parents, friends, or family in the building
Did I Make It? ! Results will be posted in alphabetical order on the BNHS cheer web page as soon as the building and parking lot are cleared.
BNHS Cheer • Cheer Camp • Summer Practice • Community/School Events • School Practices • Pep Rallies • Football Games • Volleyball Games • Competition Team • Basketball Games • Fundraisers/Community Service
Absences • Tardy: 3 tardies will result in 1 unexcused absence • Work and competitive cheer are not excused absences. • Unexcused Event/Practice: 1. 2. 3. 4. Benched from next performance Benched from next 2 performances May be removal from squad Removal per district policy 20 min late = absence
Expectations • Be on time (no excuses for being late - times are a requirement not a suggestion) • Be respectful o. Do not talk back to coaches or captains o. Do not talk down to other squad members or teammates • Be prepared for practice o. Correct clothes o. Shoes on o. Hair up Be Spirited at all times in practice and performance
Grades • Cheer class grade will be given based on participation in practice, punctuality, and wearing the correct practice clothes, etc. • It is expected that all cheerleaders will pass all classes each six weeks. • Per UIL, a cheerleader becomes ineligible for 3 weeks if any classes are not passed for a six weeks period. • If a cheerleader becomes academically ineligible 2 times in 1 cheer year (tryout to tryout), they are removed from the team.
Approximate Cost • Camp- $400 • Uniforms, booster club dues, etc. - $600 • An optional fundraiser will be offered to raise up to $400 for camp.
Point System • • • 10 Points- 1 week suspension 15 Points- 2 week suspension 20 Points- 3 week suspension 25 Points- 6 week suspension 30 Points- Removal from squad *5 Positive Action Points=1 Negative Action Point *NISD Extracurricular Code of Conduct applies
What’s next? • Made it meeting – Monday, March 20 th 2017, 6: 30 PM BNHS Lecture Hall – $400 due for camp • Uniform fitting – Thursday, March 23 rd 2017, 6 -8 PM BNHS Cheer Gym • Spring Practices – Thursdays starting on April 6 th – 5: 30 -7: 00 PM- BNHS Cheer Gym – All balances must be settled by May 1 st • Summer Practice – starts July 24 th! Vacations, work, and competitive cheer are not excused absences. • Cheer Camp – July 31 st – August 3 rd at the Hilton Rockwall Lake
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