Denton High School Cheerleading 2015 2016 Please signin

Denton High School Cheerleading 2015 -2016 Please sign-in and pick up a Meeting Packet, Tryout Packet, & a Cheer Constitution Packet -Thank you-

Renee Koontz � Denton Associate Principal � Denton Cheer Program Administrator � 8+ years of Cheer Coach Experience › Aubrey ISD › Denton ISD rkoontz@dentonisd. org

Courtney Swindle � Denton High School Cheer Program Coordinator � 6 th Year as Denton Cheer Coach � 10+ years of Cheer experience › Sanger ISD › Denton ISD › 3 years Gymnastics Instructor � AACCA Certified Denton High School Content Mastery Teacher � University North Texas cswindle@dentonisd. org �

Coaches Diana Simpson – Varsity Assistant � 4 th year with the Denton Cheer program � Denton High School Book Keeper Caroline Cockerell-Junior Varsity � 4 th year with the Denton Cheer program � Career and Technology Teacher Hannah Hintz – Freshmen � 2 nd year with Denton Cheer program � Chemistry Teacher Trey Beaty � Tumbling � Stunting � Choreography

Meeting Agenda � Denton Cheer Program Philosophy � Application Packet � Clinic and Tryout Process � Fundraiser and Expense Information � Extra Curricular Activities � Camp Date and Information � Parent Commitment � Important Dates

Program Philosophy Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard! -Tim Notke

Program Expectations � STCDA- Selfless, Tough, Character, Dedicated, Academic � Loyalty to your school, your athletes, & your teammates � Dedication to getting an education, to improving, to teaching those with less experience, & to the program � Integrity on and off campus � Spirit in victory or defeat, this is your school and you will always be supportive

Eligibility and Tryouts � � Eligibility › Candidates must be currently enrolled at DISD and scheduled to attend Denton HS for 2015 -2016 › Must not have an outstanding balance with Denton Cheer Program › Must attend all tryout clinic days Cheer is scheduled for 1 st Block do you have room on your schedule? � Tryouts – There will be 4 outside judges and I will be the 5 th judge. � The lowest and highest scores are dropped the middle three are averaged for your judges’ score � Candidates will be offered the option to be spotted on tumbling during their tryout but will be scored accordingly.

Clinic Schedule � Monday, March 9 th, 4: 30 pm 6: 30 pm › Dance › Tumble pass preparation › Showmanship � Tuesday, March 10 th, 4: 30 pm -6: 30 pm › › Chant/Cheer Male partner stunting Jump technique Random Audition Group Placement – numbers given � Thursday- March 12 th, 4: 30 pm-? ? › Review › Mock Tryouts � In Audition groups � Friday, March 13 th › › › Day of Tryouts Arrive dressed by 4: 10 pm – 4: 25 pm Warm-Up 4: 30 pm Begin Tryouts! Results posted on Denton High School Cheer Website that evening

What to Wear � For clinic days (female): › Shorts or tights must be able to move freely �Spandex under shorts please! › Sports bra › T-shirt or Tank › White Athletic Shoes �At least nearly white shoes please �You will wear these shoes on tryout day › Hair in full ponytail � What to wear for Tryout Day (female) › › › Black shorts White shirt Sports bra Group bow White Athletic Shoes Hair up in full ponytail

Category Tumbling Jump Series Cheer & Chant Dance Description Possible Points Technique Strength Ability Level 15 Technique Flexibility Height Pointed Toes Smile 15 Voice Sharpness Technique Memory Smile 15 Memory Skill Technique Showmanship Timing/Rhythm Facial Expression 15 20 Overall Impression Assistant Principal and Attendance Recommendation Detentions – 2014 -2015 year ISSC Placements 2014 -2015 year Out of School Suspensions -2014 -2015 year Number of unverified absences during 2 nd 9 weeks 20

Male Score Sheet All categories are the same as the female score sheet, except for the dance category � Male candidates will be judged on partner stunting, not dance technique � › Stunt Category – 15 points › Judged on the following: �Technique �Strength �Agility �Timing � Partner stunting taught during Skills Classes and the 2 nd day of tryout clinic

Video Tryout Option � Candidates events with prior school sponsored › Parents, please discuss individual circumstances with Coach Swindle prior to March 5, 2015 › Eligible candidates will have opportunity to use the Video Tryout Option › Video completed during Clinic Week with coaches and administrator › Tryout Video viewed and scored by judges on March 13 th during tryouts

Fundraisers � Chris Rubel will speak at the end of the first meeting after tryouts are completed. � We will do whatever we can to assist with fundraising however, it is up to you to put forth the effort to raise funds.

Expenses � Cost for being a cheerleader at Denton High School range from $900 -$1200 varying from squad to squad and depending on items already purchased. � We work with everyone to try to make the payments manageable. � All payments for camp will need to be made prior to June 15, 2015 ($329 camp at Great Wolf Lodge plus the cost of camp clothes)

Other Sports/Activities � Denton High School Cheer Program will always strive to work with all Denton High School activity and athletic programs in order to help build well-rounded athletes. � Please discuss individual circumstances with Coach Swindle prior to March 5, 2015. › Fall Activities and Sports › Spring Activities and Sports

Camp Info � UCA Resort Camp July 27 -30 › Great Wolf Lodge Learn new cheers, chants, sideline dances for football, volleyball, and basketball season � Compete with squads from all over the state � An intense 4 days and 3 nights of hard work and fun! All cheerleaders , managers, and mascots must attend this camp. �

Parent Commitment � Parents and other families members support Denton Cheer Program Coaches and members by: › Participate and/or organizing fundraisers to help buy equipment and reward cheerleaders with gifts � � Responsible for completion of balances upon due date. Support your cheerleader in complying with all regulations and rules of the school and organization. › www. dentonisd. org/Denton � Arrange Transportation › April – May practices – before or after school depending on squad › Fall Practices – before school at 8: 00 am As your cheerleader is committing their time and talent to the program, each parent is committing their time and talent as well.

Important Dates � March 9 th › Application due! � March 9 th and 10 th › Clinic � March 12 th – Mock Tryouts � March 13 th › Tryouts! � March 30 th: Parent and Cheerleader Meeting › $210 First Payment › Fundraiser and Camp information › Leadership Portfolios � April 27 th– May 29 th › Practices- Camp Preparation

Thank you! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me or set up a meeting! Courtney Swindle (940)369 -2114 classroom (940)369 -2211 office (940)594 -1463 cell