Denton Associate Principal
 Denton Cheer Program Administrator
 8+ years of Cheer Coach Experience
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› Aubrey ISD
› Denton ISD
rkoontz@dentonisd.org
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Denton High School Cheer Program Coordinator
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6th Year as Denton Cheer Coach
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10+ years of Cheer experience
› Sanger ISD
› Denton ISD
› 3 years Gymnastics Instructor
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AACCA Certified
Denton High School Content Mastery Teacher
 University North Texas
cswindle@dentonisd.org
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Diana Simpson – Varsity Assistant
 4th year with the Denton Cheer program
 Denton High School Book Keeper
Caroline Cockerell-Junior Varsity
 4th year with the Denton Cheer program
 Career and Technology Teacher
Hannah Hintz – Freshmen
 2nd year with Denton Cheer program
 Chemistry Teacher
Trey Beaty
 Tumbling
 Stunting
 Choreography
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
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Hard work beats
talent when talent
doesn’t work hard!
-Tim Notke
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
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Eligibility
› Candidates must be currently enrolled at DISD and scheduled to
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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 1st Block do you have
room on your schedule?
Tryouts – There will be 4 outside judges and I will
be the 5th 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.
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Monday, March 9th,
4:30pm-6:30pm
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› Review
› Mock Tryouts
› Dance
› Tumble pass preparation
› Showmanship
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Tuesday, March 10th,
4:30pm-6:30pm
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Chant/Cheer
Male partner stunting
Jump technique
Random Audition Group
Placement – numbers
given
Thursday- March 12th,
4:30pm-??
 In Audition groups
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Friday, March 13th
› Day of Tryouts 
› Arrive dressed by 4:10pm
› 4:10pm – 4:25pm Warm-
Up
› 4:30pm Begin Tryouts!
› Results posted on Denton
High School Cheer
Website that evening
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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
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What to wear for Tryout Day (female)
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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 2014-2015year
Out of School Suspensions -2014-2015 year
Number of unverified absences during 2nd 9 weeks
20
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
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› Stunt Category – 15 points
› Judged on the following:
 Technique
 Strength
 Agility
 Timing
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Partner stunting taught during Skills Classes
and the 2nd day of tryout clinic
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Candidates with prior school sponsored
events
› 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 13th during tryouts
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.
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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)
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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.
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› Fall Activities and Sports
› Spring Activities and Sports
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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.
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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
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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
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Arrange Transportation
› April – May practices – before or after school depending on
squad
› Fall Practices – before school at 8:00am
As your cheerleader is committing their time and
talent to the program, each parent is committing
their time and talent as well.
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March 9th
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Application due!
March 9th and 10th
Clinic
March 12th – Mock Tryouts
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March 13th
› Tryouts!
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March 30th: Parent and Cheerleader Meeting
› $210 First Payment
› Fundraiser and Camp information
› Leadership Portfolios
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April 27th– May 29th
› Practices- Camp Preparation
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