Coaches Tosha Vay and Chelsea Peterson
1. Have all of my athletic paperwork filled out
and turned in to Mrs. Swinkels no later than
April 18th, 3:00. *She will be accepting athletic
paperwork for drill on the 17th and 18th.
2. Be cleared of all fines with Mrs. Carsley
before April 17th.
3. Passing all current classes as of April 18th
(Mrs. Swinkels will sign off on this).
4. Attend this meeting tonight!
• The Olympia High School Drill Team serves the student body of
Olympia High School and the community of Olympia by promoting
school spirit and supporting all athletic teams and activities.
Involvement in the team will develop leadership, self-confidence,
respect, teamwork, accountability, and commitment. Striving to build
the team as well as individual skills is a goal for everyone.
• Being a member of the Olympia High School Drill Team is a privilege
and honor. Taking pride in performing routines and positively
supporting school activities and school sponsored community events is
important. Working for the highest standards while developing work
ethic is expected of all team members. Teamwork, integrity, open
communication, optimism and mutual respect is valued.
• Positively represent OHS in
leadership, sportsmanship, and
athletics at all times.
• Perform at assemblies, half time
shows, community events, and
competitions.
• We are a Fall and Winter Season sport.
• Fall season is primarily dedicated to the support of the OHS
Football team, and related school activities to engender
spirited support for the team.
• Winter season is two fold. We support OHS Boy’s and Girl’s
Basketball Teams. We also endeavor to compete. This would
be considered our competitive season.
• If a girl wishes to be a part of the Winter Competitive
Season they must be a member in good standing from Fall
Season.
• Girls are selected based on their
cumulative score. The following categories
will be scored to create an overall total.
• Application
• Teacher recommendation
• Try out performance
• Informal interview
• Knowledge of Routine, to include proficiency when
performing
• Showmanship and Poise (Smile, engage the crowd, have
fun!)
• Overall Sharpness, and Posture
• Precision Drill Moves, to include Pom Moves
• Kicks, to include High Kicks
• Flexibility
• Splits and Toe Touch Jumps will be recorded
• An individually created set of four 8 counts by each athlete.
• Show your skills!
•April 19, 20, 23 & 24 from
3:15 to 5:00 PM
•Optional AM Practice April
20, 23 & 24 from 6:00 7:00 AM
•Try Outs! April 26th 3:00 PM
• GPA, Athletic code, and OSD Student handbook
guidelines must be followed to maintain eligibility.
• Our team uses a demerit system to calculate lettering
eligibility, and clearance for performances and team
standing.
• All members begin with 20 points.
• Drill Team Demerit Point Steps:
• - 5 points = student conference with coach
• - 10 points = student/parent contact
• - 15 points = student/parent contact and suspension from team (time
determined by coaches).
• -20 = Dismissed from the team for the remainder of the season.
• Attend and be punctual to ALL events (practices,
performances, community events, etc.)
• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average at minimum at all
times.
• Maintain athletic eligibility.
• Keep your physical up to date.
• Abide by the OHS and WIAA athletic code.
• Abide by the Olympia School District Student Handbook
Guidelines.
• Abide by the Drill Team Constitution
• Maintain appropriate dress code as outlined by the OHS
Drill Team Constitution.
• Maintain the integrity of the entire uniform.
• Show a positive and supportive spirit at all times.
• Monday & Wednesday
• 3:15 – 4:30 for routine focus
• Tuesday & Thursday
• 3:00 – 5:00 for routine focus and conditioning
*Be advised: Due to budget adjustments at the
district level, the practice schedule is subject to
change.
• Athletes may only attend practice if they have attended an entire
school day.
• Exceptions to the all day rule are excused medical absences with a note
from the medical provider:
• http://olympia.osd.wednet.edu/activities/sports/athletic_attendance_pol
icy
• Schedule ALL nail, hair, tanning, birthday parties, vacations, etc. around
the existing OHS Drill schedule available on Google Calendar.
• Athletes are expected to attend ALL practices, performances,
community events, etc. This includes AM practices, and practices
with other organizations to accommodate a performance (i.e.
practice with the band, practice with CHS for Spaghetti Bowl etc.)
• Expect demerit points if a practice, performance or function is
missed with out a medical excuse or if it is unexcused at the OHS
attendance office.
• Show up to the performance on time, ready to perform.
• This means the uniform is on and complete, hair and makeup are done.
• All parts of your uniform are on, clean, and in tact.
• Attend at least three of the four practices prior to a
performance. The one absence must be excused by
either a medical note, or a full day excused absence
from the OHS Attendance office.
• Drill Team points are calculated and approved by your
coaches for performance eligibility.
• GPA is at 2.0 or above.
• Deposits and Dues
• $200.00 uniform deposit due June 15th
• ASB Card $40.00, and Pay to Play $125.00 Due August 20th
• Uniform Fitting & Parent Meeting!
• May 4th @ OHS 5:30 PM
• ALL uniform pieces are the responsibility of the athlete. Athletes are expected
to replace any lost, or damaged piece.
• Late Spring Practices!
• Tentative TBD
• Summer Camp!
• UDA camp, July 28 – 31 @ UPS
• $185.00 before tax, due by June 1st to Mrs. Carsly (Note: Camp is optional.)
• Summer Practices!
• Officially begins Wednesday, August 2st!
• Hours of summer practice TBD
• Fund Raisers!
• Pancake Breakfasts at Applebee’s!
• June 9th
• July 7th
• August 11th
• Applebee’s Dine to Donate
• Every third Tuesday! Bring your flyer!
• Hangin’ With The Girls (date TBD – Winter Season)
• Tentative:
• Car Washes With Kohl’s!
• June 16th
• July 14th
• August 18th
• Ramblin’ Jack’s Dinner Out!
• May 8th
• Red Robin Dinner Out!
• May
• September
• LimeBerry!
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Top: $114.45
Skirt: $68.95
Spanks: $19.95 (approx. New spanks have yet to be selected.)
Tights X 2: $20.00 (for both pair)
Socks X 2: $10.00 (for both pair)
T-Shirts X 3: $30.00 (for all three)
Shorts: $17.00 (If we choose to get them.)
Warm Ups: $40 - $80 (dependent on just pants, or pants and jacket)
Shoes: $80.00 - $100.00 (dependent on final style decision)
Gloves: $6.95
Hair Bows: $9.95 (two recommended)
Poms: 39.50
Duffle Bag: $25.00
Total cost for new members: $500.00 - $560.00
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Spanks: $19.95
Shoes: $80.00 - $100.00 *
Socks X 2: $10.00 (total for both pair)
Tights X 2: $20.00 (total for both pair)
T-Shirts X 3: $30.00 (total for all three)
Shorts: $17.00 (If we choose to get them.)
Warm Ups: $40.00 – $80.00 (depending on whether we get
the top and pants.)
• Total: $150.00 - $250.00
* Returning members may use last years white performance shoes.
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Carpool to off site events! And coordinate carpools!
Assist with approved fundraisers!
Assist with special events (bonding)!
Chaperone off site activities!
Coordinate practice spaces for additional off site practice
opportunities!
• Participate and/or be willing to coordinate phone trees and
bulk emailing!
• Facilitate and organize team functions (i.e. End of Seasons
Banquet)
• Donate snacks, water or other healthy treats for performances!
Contact Information for Tosha Vay and Chelsea Peterson:
OHSDrillCoachesToshaChelsea@gmail.com
This Power Point and athletic paperwork can be
downloaded at:
hulk.osd.wednet.edu/~ohsdrill/