Archer High School Cheerleading
2009-2010 Tryout Informational Meeting
March 18, 2009
Welcome!
Coaching Staff: Jennifer Muyres
Jody Prescott
Leigh Ann Landress
Wendy Beuglas
Varsity Football/Competition
Varsity Basketball
JV Football/Basketball*
9th Grade Football/Basketball
*Coach Landress will assist with Varsity FB/Comp and Coach Beuglas will coach the JV
squad for the 2009-2010 school year.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. For current 8th graders, all participants must be currently enrolled at
McConnell, Dacula, or Richards middle schools and live in the Archer
district. For 9th – 11th graders who attend Central, Dacula or Grayson, you
must live in the Archer district and have your Archer preference already on
file. Permissive transfers are not eligible for Varsity for 1 year.
2. There are no academic requirements for current 8th grade students. All
current 9th – 11th grade students must be academically eligible. Academically
eligible is defined as being on track to graduate and having passed 5 out of 6
classes the previous semester. Additional information defining “on track to
graduate” can be found on the Archer High School website under Athletics.
3. A current physical and insurance waiver form must be completed and
submitted by the paperwork deadline in order to participate in tryouts.
Physicals are good for one calendar year. It is your responsibility to make
sure the form is complete and turned in on time. No forms, No
participation, No exceptions. The physical and insurance form can be found
on the Archer High School website under Athletics.
http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/ArcherHS
4. All participants and a guardian must sign a consent form to participate in
tryouts.
Forms: (Checklist of what needs to be turned in or read) The due date for ALL forms is April
1st. They may be turned in at McConnell MS to Carol Dishman, Grayson HS to Jody
Prescott, or Dacula HS to Leigh Ann Landress.
 Physical and Insurance Form
 Emergency Contact and Consent Form
 Preference and Experience Form
 Read the Archer HS Cheerleading Constitution located on the website
Tryout Dates and Location:
Date
Learn Tryout Material
Tryouts
Post Results
4/13/09 – 4/17/09
4/20/09
4/20/09
Time
Location
4:45pm – 7:00pm
5:00pm – until
9:00pm tentatively
McConnell MS
McConnell MS
Website
Tryout Format:
1. Participants will be taught 2 cheers, 3 chants, and a dance. The cheers will
incorporate either tumbling or a jump.
2. At tryouts you will asked to perform:
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Toe Touch
2-Jump Sequence
Standing Tumbling
Running Tumbling
1 Cheer – Judges choose
1 Chant – Judges choose
Dance
3. The final day of tryouts, please wear a red, gray, black OR white solid tank
or t-shirt and red, gray, black OR white solid athletic shorts.
4. Hair should be neatly pulled up so it does not rest on shoulders.
Areas Of Evaluation – During the week of tryouts, the coaches will be evaluating participants
on the following:
1. Work Ethic – works hard, positive attitude, works well with others, self discipline,
responds appropriately to constructive criticism
2. Ability to learn and remember – learns and recalls quickly
3. Timing – cheers, chants and dance
4. Motions – placement, sharpness, no bent wrists
5. Jumps – clean approach, height, straight legs, pointed toes, clean landing
6. Tumbling – height, form, level of difficulty, timing
7. Showmanship – enthusiastic, strong voice projection, smiles, ability to lead a crowd
8. Appearance – short fingernails, no jewelry, athletic apparel, athletic shoes, hair
neatly pulled up
Squad Selection – A score sheet will be used on the final day of tryouts, but will not be the
only deciding factor for squad selection. The score will be used as an additional tool in
creating well-rounded teams. Coaches will be evaluating participants throughout the entire
week not just the final day of tryouts. We will be looking for cheerleaders who can fill the
roles we have determined will make the best team. For the 2009-2010 school year, we will
have 3 squads: Varsity Football/Competition, Varsity Basketball, and JV
Football/Basketball
Upon making the squad, the cheerleader and parent/guardian will need to sign and return the
Archer High School Cheerleading Constitution acknowledgement form.
Important Dates:
Parent’s meeting
Uniform fitting and social
Stunt Camp (VFC)
Fundamentals Camp (all)
Choreography Camp (VFC)
Choreography Camp (JV)
First week of practice
Choreography Camp (VBB)
Date
Time
Location
4/23/09
4/29/09
5/27/09 – 5/28/09
6/23/09 – 6/25/09
7/20/09 – 7/22/09
7/22/09 – 7/24/09
8/3/09
10/9/09
10/10/09 – 10/11/09
7:00pm
5:00pm
9:00am – 2:00pm
5:00pm – 8:00pm
9:00am – 2:00pm
9:00am – 2:00pm
Afternoon
2:00pm – 7:00pm
9:00am – 2:00pm
McConnell MS
TBD
Future Extreme
TBD
Future Extreme
Future Extreme
Archer HS
Future Extreme
Future Extreme
Financial Obligation: (attached)
Archer High School Cheerleading
2009-2010 Estimated Financial Obligation
Varsity Football/Competition
Item:
Description:
Amount:
Due Date:
Team Fees
Banquet Expenses, Administrative costs, Coach's Expenses, spirit
supplies, website maintenance, game day meals, Comp. fees
200.00
4/29/09
Game Day Apparel
Warm-up, Shoes, Briefs, Socks, Ribbons, Raincoat, Poms, Bag
285.00
4/29/09
Camp / Practice Apparel
Stunt Clinic
3 Shorts, 4 Shirts, 1 sports bra
115.00
100.00
4/29/09
4/29/09
Fundamentals Camp
To learn our basic cheers and chants that will be used throughout
the year - 2-3 days
Choreography Camp
Uniform Rental Fee
Total estimated
financial obligation
To learn our competition routine - 2 days
2-day stunt clinic
0.00
150.00
150.00
4/29/09
8/3/09
1,000.00
Varsity Basketball
Item:
Description:
Amount:
Due Date:
Team Fees
Banquet Expenses, Administrative costs, Coach's Expenses, spirit
supplies, website maintenance, game day meals
200.00
4/29/09
Game Day Apparel
Warm-up, Shoes, Briefs, Socks, Ribbons, Poms, Bag
255.00
4/29/09
Camp / Practice Apparel
3 Shorts, 4 Shirts, 1 sports bra
115.00
4/29/09
Fundamentals Camp
To learn our basic cheers and chants that will be used throughout
the year - 2-3 days
0.00
Winter Choreography
Camp
Uniform Rental Fee
Total estimated
financial obligation
To learn cheers, stunts, and dances to be used in halftime routines
- 3 days
150.00
4/29/09
150.00
8/3/09
870.00
JV Football/Basketball
Item:
Description:
Team Fees
Banquet Expenses, Administrative costs, Coach's Expenses, spirit
supplies, website maintenance, game day meals, Comp. fees
200.00
4/29/09
Game Day Apparel
Warm-up, Shoes, Briefs, Socks, Ribbons, Raincoat, Poms, Bag
265.00
4/29/09
Camp / Practice Apparel
3 Shorts, 4 Shirts, 1 sports bra
115.00
4/29/09
Fundamentals Camp
To learn our basic cheers and chants that will be used throughout
the year - 2-3 days
0.00
Choreography Camp
To learn cheers, stunts, and dances to be used in halftime routines
- 3 days
150.00
4/29/09
150.00
8/3/09
Uniform Rental Fee
Total estimated
financial obligation
Amount:
880.00
Due Date:
Please keep in mind that these estimates are for new cheerleaders. The cost for
cheerleaders cheering subsequent years will be less since all items will not need to be
purchased again.
Additional money for spirit supplies, pre-game meals, etc., will also be collected as needed
by the Team Parent.
We recognize that cheerleading is a very expensive sport. We will do everything we can to
keep your costs down.
The Booster Club will be responsible for initiating fundraising activities for the
cheerleaders to participate in. These activities are mandatory and will be needed to
supplement expenses incurred by the program and keep your costs as low as possible.
Thank you for your support of the Archer High School Cheerleading Program.
Archer High School Cheerleading
2009-2010 Tryouts
Emergency Contact Information and Consent Form
Student Name:
Student Number:
___________________________________
__________________________________
Grade Level (2009-2010 school year)
Parent/Guardian(s):
___________________________________
__________________________________
Home Phone:
Parent/Guardian Work Phone:
___________________________________
__________________________________
Student Cell:
Parent/Guardian Cell:
___________________________________
__________________________________
Student Email:
Parent/Guardian Email:
___________________________________
__________________________________
Address:
____________________________________________________________________________
Specific medications, allergies, medical problems of athlete:
____________________________________________________________________________
I give my daughter/son permission to tryout for cheerleading at Archer High School. I have
read and understand the Archer High School Cheerleading Constitution and agree to the
financial obligations, as well as the time commitment involved with this sport.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:
____________________________________
_________________________________
Student Signature:
Date:
____________________________________
_________________________________
Archer High School Cheerleading
2009-2010 Tryouts
Preference and Experience Form
Student Name:
Grade Level (2009-2010 school year)
____________________________________
_________________________________
Team Preference:
Please list your team preference from 1 to 3 with 1 being your first choice. Freshmen,
Sophomores, and Juniors are eligible for the JV team. All grade levels are eligible for Varsity
(excluding permissive transfers). Please choose carefully. If you are not able to fulfill the
commitment your team requires, this will reflect on your eligibility to tryout the following year.
_________
Varsity Football/Competition
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Varsity Basketball
_________
JV Football/Basketball
Stunting Experience:
Please circle yes or no. If yes, please check the position in which you have experience.
NO
YES
______ Base
______ Fly
______ Spot
Tumbling Experience:
Please indicate the most difficult standing tumbling pass you can perform without a spot:
____________________________________________________________________________
Please indicate the most difficult standing tumbling pass you are currently working on with a spot
and are reasonably close to performing on your own:
____________________________________________________________________________
Please indicate the most difficult running tumbling pass you can perform without a spot:
____________________________________________________________________________
Please indicate the most difficult running tumbling pass you are currently working on with a spot
and are reasonably close to performing on your own:
____________________________________________________________________________