SILVERADO
CANDIDATE
TRYOUT PACKET
2016-2017
GUYER HIGH SCHOOL
Line Try-Out Information Packet
Dear Silverado Candidate Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
The try-out date for the Silverados Line will be Thursday March 24th, 2016. I
feel it is important that you are aware of what is expected from each girl/boy on the
day of the try-outs. It is vitally important to understand the responsibilities of the
girls/boys who make the team. There will be a great commitment on the part of each
parent whose daughter/son is selected as a member of the Silverados.
Practice time will be from 4:20-6:00pm in the Wildcat Gym, March 21st -23rd.
A demonstration run through will be given Wednesday – March 23rd, during the clinic,
for the line candidates to receive individual feedback. Every candidate will attend all
daily practices. If a candidate is academically ineligible, she/he must attend all daily
practices, but only to observe. The ineligible candidate will become eligible – on
Thursday, March 24th in order to try-out. During practice, the girls/boys will learn the
try-out material and procedures. All candidates should wear comfortable clothing that
they can move in during the try-out workshop.
March 24th is the only try-out date that will be offered. Try-outs begin promptly
at 4:30pm. Try-outs will end around 8:00pm. Each candidate must stay for the full
try-out period in order to allow for judging call backs. Try-outs are closed to the public.
Parents and friends must wait outside the school – in order to give candidates full
concentration and focus for try-outs. The 2016-2017 Silverados’ name will be posted
on the Silverado website.
Membership depends strictly on a 100 point scale. Candidates must make an
85-100 to maintain membership of the team. The girls/boys will try-out in front of
three qualified judges. The judges will make their selection and their decision is
FINAL. The candidate will receive feedback from each judge if she/he requests it
from the administration.
There will be a required meeting on Thursday, February 18th at 7:00pm in the
Lecture Hall. Parents/Guardians of all candidates who wish to try-out MUST attend
this meeting. If unable to attend, a designated adult of the candidate must attend to
pick up all information on Try-Outs. If there is an unexpected emergency the night of
the meeting – immediately contact Ms. Simpson. This meeting will be the time to give
you additional information and to answer any questions. All forms (included in the
packet) must be completed and turned in no LATER than Monday – March 21st ,
2015.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 940-369-1173 or e-mail me
at rsimpson@dentonisd.org.
Line Try-Out Timeline
February 18th (Thurs.)
Required Parent Mtg.
7:00pm Lecture hall
March 21st -23rd
Try-Out Clinic
4:20-6pm Wildcat Gym
Candidates will learn Routines
All candidates MUST ATTEND!
WEAR: comfortable clothing
March 21st
All Try-Out forms DUE!
1. Health Form
2. Permission Form
3. Administration Paper work
4. Copy of 3rd Nine Weeks
Grades
March 24th
Line Try-Outs
Begins at 4:30pm … Wildcat
Gym- holding in Studio
WEAR: all black (form fitting) and dance
shoes Hair: Slicked back in a ponytail
Performance makeup- red lips
March 30th (Wed.)
TEAM Meeting 4:20- 6pm
$300.00 due – camp & team wear fitting
Make checks payable to Silverados
Booster club
SILVERADO REGISTRATION FORM
Line member candidate name: ___________________________________
Age: ___________
Birth Date: ______________________________
Class status entering:
10
11
12
Parents’ names:
____________________________________________________________________
Home address:
____________________________________________________________________
Home phone: _______________________________________
Parent cell: ________________________________________
Parent work: ______________________________________
Candidate cell: ____________________________________
Parent email: ______________________________________
Candidate email: __________________________________
Person to contact in case of emergency:
________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________
In case of accident, health insurance policy number is required:
Policy #: ______________________________________
Company: _____________________________________
Family doctor: ________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________
Both the Silverado Drill Team candidate and parent/ guardian must read the
following information and sign below.
AUDITION PERMISSION FORM
__________________________________________, my child, has
permission to try out for drill team at Guyer High School for the 2016-2017
school years. We have read all the information in the tryout packet and will
assist in every way to see that the rules are upheld. If my child is selected
to the team, I understand that each drill team member is financially
responsible for the drill team costs throughout the year and, that once the
items are ordered, money cannot be refunded. While the drill team is
fortunate to have an allotted budget to help with the cost, a member’s first
year is more costly, as returning members may be able to use accessories
form year to year. I also understand that the school, the drill team and the
Director assume no responsibility for any accident or injury that might occur
at the school, during an event or away from school grounds. In the event
that the family physician cannot be contacted, the school officials are
authorized to take whatever action is deemed necessary for the health of a
student. I also understand that the judges hired for the tryouts have no
affiliation to the school, or any candidate. I know that the Director and
GHS administration have no influence on the outcome of the tryouts and will
not hold her or the school responsible if my child does not make the team. I
shall encourage and strive to make it possible for my child to be a good
leader at Guyer High School. By signing below, we each state that we
understand and agree to the contest of the rules and procedures
documented, as well as all information above.
Candidate’s signature:
_____________________________________ Date: ______
Parent/ guardian signature:
_____________________________________ Date: ______
SILVERADO PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
The Denton Guyer High School Silverados are an elite performing team.
Silverado auditions are only the first of many auditions a Silverado must
complete during the year. Silverados are required to audition throughout
the year in order to maintain the level of excellence to which the team is
accustomed.
Parents please initial each line and sign below.
_____ I am aware that my child will be required to audition for every
routine as a member of the Silverados. Audition dates for each routine will
be announced ahead of time. If my child does not perform satisfactorily at
the audition, the Directors may eliminate her from the routines(s).
_____ While the current officers will be allowed input in the routine
audition process, I understand that the Silverado Directors will make the
final decision regarding auditions and performance. I will contact the
Director if a question arises about an audition.
_____ I understand that if my child is absent the day of auditions, the
Director will decide in the best interest of the team if my child will be
allowed to audition. During football season if my child is not present the day
of auditions she/he will not be able to audition.
_____ I understand that if my child is not present up to two days prior to a
performance, my child will be pulled from that routine, i.e., if the
performance is on Friday, my child must be present at practice on both
Thursday and Friday.
_____ I will have my child attend any practice/performance in which my
child has not made the line as outlined in the Silverado Constitution.
_____ I understand that if my child is not performing, my child will
sit/stand in the safest area as designated by the Directors.
_____ I will be supportive of the decisions that are made and know that
they are in the best interest of the team.
_____ I understand that my child will be asked to follow internet guidelines,
and the director will be able to see Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and other
social media pages.
_____ I understand, per UIL and DISD regulations, that if my child fails a
six/nine week’s period, my child will be ineligible to perform for the three
weeks. If my child is passing ALL classes at the three week point, my child
will again be eligible to perform; if not, my child will continue the grade
suspension for the remainder of the six/nine weeks.
Parent signature/date:
________________________________________
Candidate signature/date:
_____________________________________
Important Upcoming Dates (for the NEW LINE)
A look ahead of Activities, Practices, and $$$ Due Dates
March 30th 4:20-6:00pm
Team Meeting/$300 Due
April 1st
7:30-9pm
Sweet Night (2016-2017 Team)
April 6th
4:20- 5:30pm
New Member Practice
April 13th
4:20- 5:30pm
New Member Practice
April 18th
4:20- 5:30pm
New Member Practice/$300 Due
May 6th
4:20- 6:00pm
New Member Stage practice
May 11th
4:20- 6:30pm
Dress Rehearsal
May 12th & 13th 6pm- ??
Silverado Showcase Performance
May 18th
Constitution Meeting/Camp
Info/ $250 Due
4:20- 6:00pm
June 1st
FINAL PAYMENT DUE!!! Drop off To
Ms. Simpson
June 10th -12th
Officer Camp/ Grapevine
August 3rd -5th
9:00am- 11:00am Officer Practice/Team Reps plan
August 8th -10th
9:00am- 12:00pm T Bar M or Newks in New Braunfels
August 11th-12th
8:00am- 5:00pm HOME Camp w/ Crowdpleasers
August 15th -19th 4:00- 6:00pm
Practice at GHS/ Studio
August 22nd -25th 4:00-6:00pm
Practice at GHS/ Studio
August TBD
Possible Picture Day
TBD