2011 CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL
FALL CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
Anyone planning on trying out for fall cheerleading at Carmel High School should plan to be present
on the following dates:
Monday, May 9, 2011
Tryout Workshop
CHS MPR Room
3:30 – 6:30
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tryout Workshop
CHS MPR Room
3:30 – 6:30
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Tryouts
CHS MPR Room
8:00am - Noon
We will be selecting the following squads:
1. Up to 20 Varsity Cheerleaders – consisting of the top 20 student athletes among freshmen,
sophomores, juniors and seniors.
2. Up to 20 Junior Varsity Cheerleaders – consisting of the top 20 student athletes among
freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
3. Up to 20 Freshmen Cheerleaders – consisting of up to 20 freshmen student athletes.
We thank you for your interest in Carmel High School cheerleading. If you have questions, we can be
reached through the Carmel High School Athletic Department.
Lisa Knipp
Varsity
LGKnipp1@aol.com
Toni Bailey
Taylor Woodward
Varsity Assistant
Freshman
toninbailey@yahoo.com Taybo9701@aol.com
Caitlin Potvin
JV
caitline.potvin@gmail.com
317-846-1682
317-696-3234
317-201-8567
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CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
REQUIREMENTS:
In order to tryout, students and parents must read the rules for Carmel High School
cheerleading. After reading, understanding and agreeing to the rules, the student and parent must do
the following: 1) Sign and submit the permission slip below. 2) Submit a transcript of 2010 – 2011
grades. 3) Submit a 2011 CHS Medical Exam/Physical form, which can be found by going to the
following link – www.carmelgreyhounds.com. 4) Complete and submit the Emergency Medical
Release form which can also be found at www.carmelgreyhounds.com. If selected, students must
abide by the cheerleading team rules, must be enrolled as a CHS student in good standing, must
maintain a 2.0 GPA, and must attend all tryout practice sessions, unless their absence is one that is
excused by the school.
PRACTICES:
There are required practices before tryouts. At these practices cheers, chants, and a dance are
taught. There are experienced cheerleaders at these sessions that are willing to help any student who
needs assistance. Cheerleading team responsibilities will also be covered.
PERMISSION SLIP – Monday, May 9, 2011
Having read the 2011 Cheerleading Team Rules, we the undersigned give our permission for our child
to participate in the cheerleading program, realizing fully the responsibilities and duties involved. We
also accept full responsibility and will not hold the school or its staff accountable for any injuries,
damages, losses, or death which may occur at a cheerleading function. Furthermore, I understand that
it is a privilege to be a CHS cheerleader and not a right; and I understand that this privilege may be
taken away at the discretion of the coaches at anytime without recourse. I understand that I may be
released from the team at any point for conduct that is not conducive to the team or where my
continued presence is not longer in the best interest of the program.
STUDENT SIGNATURE________________________________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE_________________________________________________
STUDENT ADDRESS_____________________________________________________
STUDENT TELEPHONE____________________CURRENT GRADE LEVEL_______
PERMISSION SLIP MUST INCLUDE CURRENT 2011 REPORT OF GRADES AND
COMPLETED 2011 MEDICAL FORM!*
These will not be returned.
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CHEERLEADING TRYOUT JUDGING SHEET
Candidate Number __________
CATEGORY
Gymnastics………………
Standing BHS
Standing Tuck
Running Tumbling
Jumps……………………..
Toe Touch/Hurdlers
Pike
Combination Jump
Motions…………………..
Judge__________
POSSIBLE
POINTS
10
Back handspring
Tuck
Layout, full
10
Below Level
Level
Hyper Extended
POINTS
_______
7.0 – 8.0
8.0 – 9.0
9.0 – 10.0
_______
6.0 – 8.0
8.0 – 9.0
9.0 – 10.0
10
_______
10
_______
10
_______
10
_______
Levels
Placement
Sharpness
Wrists
Dance………………….. ..
Sharp motions
Stays on beat
Showmanship
Projection……………… ..
Voice
Facial expressions
Confidence
Showmanship
Over-All Impression……..
Appearance
Performance
Crowd Appeal
TOTAL………………………………………………… _______
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2011 TENTATIVE CHEERLEADING CALENDAR
May
9, 11
Tryout Workshops - Carmel High School MPR
14
8AM – 12PM Tryouts - Carmel High School MPR
15
3:30 – 6:30 Physicals at Carmel High School
16
Announcement of who made program
31
7:00 pm - Equipment Order Meeting Main Cafeteria
July
1-4
4
11-15
15
16, 17
21 - 24
30
Moratorium Week
4th of July Parade & Carmel Fest
Practice
Team Assessments
Choreography Clinic
Cheer Camp at Indiana University
Coaches Conference
August
15, 16, 17
22, 23, 24
3 – 9 CHS/UCA Camp (Greyhound Kick-off)
8 – 8 CHS/UCA Camp
12 – 5 CHS/UCA Camp
1st Day of School (After school practices begin: 3:30 – 6:00 Varsity / 5:30 –
7:30 Freshmen / 7 – 9 JV)
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity / 5:30 – 7:30 Frosh / 7 – 9 JV
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity / 5:30 – 7:30 Frosh / 7 – 9 JV
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Kentucky State Fair Louisville, KY
29, 30, 31
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity / 5:30 – 7:30 Frosh / 7 – 9 JV
September
Saturday & Morning Practices Begin for Varsity
5,6,7
10
12,13,14
17
19,20,21
24
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity / 5:30 – 7:30 Frosh / 7 – 9 JV
8 – 12 Varsity
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity / 5:30 – 7:30 Frosh / 7 – 9 JV
8 – 12 Varsity
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity / 5:30 – 7:30 Frosh / 7 – 9 JV
8 – 12 Varsity
5
6
7
9
4
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26,27,28
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity / 5:30 – 7:30 Frosh / 7 – 9 JV
October
1
1,2
CICC Competition Pendleton Heights
Mega Jam Louisville, KY
3,4,5,
8
10,11,12
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity / 5:30 – 7:30 Frosh / 7 – 9 JV
8 – 12 Varsity
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity / 5:30 – 7:30 Frosh / 7 – 9 JV
15
16
16
Mt. Vernon Invitational
America’s Best Indianapolis Championship
CHS Share the Spirit
17,18,19
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity / 5:30 – 7:30 Frosh / 7 – 9 JV
22
ICA JV/Frosh State
24,25,26
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity / 5:30 – 7:30 Frosh / 7 – 9 JV
29
ICA Varsity Regionals/Prelims
Location TBD
November
1,2,3
5
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity / 5:30 – 7:30 JV / 7 – 9 Freshmen
ICA Varsity State (end of season JV & F)
**Calendar now applies to varsity only**
8,9,10
15,16,17
22,23,24
29,30
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity
December
1
4
6,7,8
11
13,14,15
18
20
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity
8 – 12 Varsity
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity
8 – 12 Varsity
3:30 – 6:00 Varsity
8 – 12 Varsity
Hoosier Classic - Carmel High School
Morning Practice Schedule:
Varsity: Monday – Friday 6:30 – 7:15 AM (one stunt group only), beginning in
September
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CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL
CHEERLEADING RESPONSIBILITIES
FALL
VARSITY
Cheerleaders should be in attendance and ready to cheer at all varsity football games, home and
away, as well as varsity football tournament play. Cheerleaders should be in attendance and
ready to compete in competitions approved by the coach, Athletics Director and principal.
Cheerleaders will attend all scheduled practices required by the coach.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Cheerleaders should be in attendance and ready to cheer at all HOME junior varsity football
games and select away games. Cheerleaders should be in attendance and ready to compete in
competitions approved by the coach, Athletics Director and principal. Cheerleaders will attend
all scheduled practices required by the coach.
FRESHMEN
Cheerleaders should be in attendance and ready to cheer at all HOME freshmen football games
and select away games. Cheerleaders should be in attendance and ready to compete in
competitions approved by the coach, Athletics Director and principal.
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CHEERLEADING TEAM RULES
Mission Statement: To enable all to have fun and feel worthy by enthusiastically facilitating student
athletes to develop physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually to be the best that they can be.
The rules for cheerleaders are listed below. The cheerleaders are expected to faithfully abide by these
rules and failure to do so may result in suspension or dismissal from the cheerleading team. These
rules must be closely adhered to as to insure the effectiveness of the team.
1. The decisions of the coaches must be followed. The rules of the Athletic Handbook with serve as
the coaches’ guide (www.carmelgreyhounds.org).
2. The training rules of the athletic code prevail for cheerleaders and each cheerleader is responsible
for being aware of this code.
3. The Athletic Director or cheerleading coach will be the only persons with knowledge of game
cancellations. Cheerleaders should arrive, on time, ready to cheer, until a decision to cancel is
made. Poor weather does not mean a game will be canceled.
4. SUMMER ATTENDANCE - Summer practices are mandatory. If an athlete misses summer
practices, her cheering time will be limited at the coach’s discretion.
5. SUMMER CHEERLEADING CAMP is strongly recommended. Participation in summer
competitions will be the decision of the coach, with approval from the Athletics Director and
Principal.
6.
ATTENDANCE - Cheerleaders must be on time and wear proper practice uniforms to all practice
sessions. Attendance at all practices and games is mandatory unless ill or family emergency. No
cheerleader may leave practice until dismissed. A telephone call to the appropriate coach prior to a
practice or game requesting an excused absence is mandatory. Should a cheerleader miss
practice for any reason within the week prior to a scheduled game, the athlete will not start in
that game and their cheering time will be limited. For every 1 practice missed, cheerleaders
will sit out for ½ of the game. Cheerleaders who are excused/limited from practicing due to
injuries (doctors note must be on file) are still required to attend all practices and games.
Cheerleaders must be present at school in order to attend a game that falls on a school night.
Uniforms approved by the coach may be worn to school only on game days. Attendance at dances,
concerts and all social events will be closely monitored. If these events fall on a game night,
cheerleading must take priority.
7. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES from either a practice or a game will result in limited cheering time.
An unexcused absence is an absence in which the coach has not been notified; the accumulation of
tardiness; the absence of summer practices; inappropriate attitude; inappropriate work ethic;
missing school transportation; wearing inappropriate uniform to school or to a game; in school
detention; unacceptable school attendance record. The CHS Athletic Handbook will serve as the
coaches’ guide in disciplining this activity. Cheering time and practice time will be reduced at the
coach’s discretion and is not open for discussion!
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8. TRANSPORTATION - Cheerleaders must provide transportation to practice sessions and to and
from home games. Cheerleaders are also responsible for getting to and from school for away
games. A lack of transportation is not a valid excuse for missing games. Cheerleaders must also
be on time for, and MUST take, school transportation to and from away contests. All personal
grooming must be completed before riding on the bus.
9. TARDINESS will be closely monitored during the season. If the athlete is not dressed and ready
to practice (this includes taping) when the coach calls practice to order, the athlete’s cheering time
will be reduced at the coach’s discretion. For every instance that a cheerleader is tardy, she
will be required to sit out for ¼ of the game. Tardies will be assessed to the student if a coach
has to wait for their athlete to be picked up after a game, competition or practice. Tardiness will be
assessed if the cheerleader is not in position at the beginning of a game or end of the half-time
break of an athletic event. Additionally, accumulated tardy minutes of individuals will be made up
on Saturdays. For instance, if a cheerleader is 5 minutes late for practice on Monday and Tuesday,
the entire team will practice an additional 10 minutes.
10. Cheerleaders may participate in other varsity athletics during the cheerleading season. The student
must designate a primary sport and a secondary sport. The primary sport will then become the
priority should contests fall on the same day and time.
11. Cheerleaders may participate in other extracurricular activities; however cheerleading must be
given top priority if a cheerleader is to remain on the squad. Cheerleaders must adhere to this
decision or give up their position on the squad.
12. All CHS athletes and cheerleader must maintain a 2.0 GPA and pass five solid subjects to remain
eligible. If an athlete does not achieve a 3.0 GPA the coach will have the discretion of assigning
the athlete to an after school study hall or will assist in seeking tutoring.
13. EQUIPMENT - Cheerleaders will purchase shoes, socks, bodysuits, briefs, hair ribbons, sweat
suits, travel bags, poms, summer camp shirts, summer camp shorts and other accessory articles of
clothing to wear with the uniform which is not provided by the school. Cheerleaders are
responsible for any loss or damage that may occur to school property. Cheerleaders may wear only
the “appropriate uniform” as approved by the coach to school on game days. The “appropriate
uniform” is defined as follows: cheerleading socks, cheerleading tennis shoes, bodysuit, briefs,
vest, and skirt. A uniform being worn to school DOES NOT include sandals, sweat pants, sweat
pants under cheer skirts, random T-shirts over cheer vests, hair down, large dangling earrings etc.
Cheerleaders must keep all wearing apparel clean and neat and maintain a well-groomed
appearance at all times in and out of uniform. NO JEWELRY will be worn at games and
competitions. ONLY hair ribbons approved by the coach may be worn. NO NAIL POLISH will
be worn at games and competitions. Visible TATTOOS and/or other BODY PIERCING will not
be permitted while representing Carmel High School. Coaches will closely monitor adherence to
this rule.
14. Hair must be kept clear of the face at all times while in uniform. Hair will be pulled back in a
ponytail with hair ribbons. No other hair accessories are permitted. For practice, the attire must
consist of shorts, t-shirt, tennis shoes. Tank tops and sports bras are prohibited.
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15. Cheerleader should always give and encourage support of all school teams.
16. Cheerleader should continually strive to maintain harmonious relationships between all
cheerleaders. There is not distinction of privileges between participants.
17. Cheerleader should always be enthusiastic, a good sport, and an example of good citizenship.
18. All awards will be presented at the conclusion of the season to eligible participants.
19. NO CELL PHONES WILL BE USED IN UNIFORM AND/OR ON THE PLAYING FIELD!
20. Bad language will not be tolerated.
21. Individual movement of an athlete from team to team will be at the coach’s discretion.
22. Every effort should be made to assure 8 hours of sleep each night during the season. The coach’s
curfew will be 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday nights before a competition.
23. School and classroom conduct will be closely monitored. The athlete must be on time, be prepared
and organized, participate to the best of their ability and take pride in their academic performance.
24. Cheerleading showcases, college program visits, and coaching/privates with college coaches are
prohibited from July 1 through December 31. Exceptions to this rule may be made by CHS
coaches for the purpose of team visits and instruction of this nature.
25. Designated SAT & ACT testing date will be Saturday, December 3, 2011. Every effort to adhere
to this date should be made. No other testing dates will be considered an excused absence.
Revised 3/11
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CHS FALL/COMPETITION CHEERLEADING
LETTERING POLICY
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An athlete participating in the sport of cheerleading must meet the following requirements to be
eligible for a Varsity letter:
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Must be recommended and certified in writing by the Varsity Coach as to her eligibility to
receive the award.
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Must be a member of the varsity competition cheerleading team in good standing at the
completion of the season.
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Must appear in all varsity competitions unless absence is due to injury.
An athlete not eligible for a letter in cheerleading shall receive a certificate upon meeting the
following requirements:

Must be a member of the Varsity, Junior Varsity or Freshmen team

Must be recommended and certified in writing by the Varsity Coach as to her eligibility to
receive the award.
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Must be a member in good standing at the completion of the season.
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