Blue Valley West Cheer 2018-2019

1. Blue Valley West Cheer 2018-2019

2. TBA– Head Coach • Mallory Baird - Assistant • Catie Madderom - Assistant Coaching Staff

3. Must pass 5 new subjects the preceding semester and be enrolled in 5 new subjects during the semesters of participation. • Must have a 2.0 GPA and maintain that minimum GPA during each quarter of participation. Failure to maintain that GPA will result in probation. • Weekly grade checks could result in missed games/activities to concentrate on academics. Academic Guidelinesset by KSHSAA & Blue Valley School District

4. Varsity Squad • Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors; 14-18 girls (varies) • Varsity Boys Soccer, Football, Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball • Home & Away Junior Varsity Squad • Sophomores and Juniors; 14-18 girls (varies) • JV Soccer, JV Football, JV Boys & Girls Basketball, Sophomore Boys Basketball • Home games only Freshman Squad • Freshmen only; 12-16 girls (varies) • C/D Team Soccer, Freshman Football, Freshman Boys & Girls Basketball • Home games only BVW Cheer Squads

5. Each squad will time two swim meets (cheerleaders are responsible for timing ALL home swim meets between the three squads) • Compete in at least one cheerleading festival and KSHSAA Game Day Fall 2018 competition • Sign painting one afternoon / week • (varsity for run-through sign and other squads as needed) • Community Service • Team Building Events All BVW Cheer Squads

6. Cheer class is held during the 1st semester only, 1st block • Students receive a “P” – passing elective credit only – for class. This grade does not impact GPA or class rank. • Cheer class takes the place of most outside practices. There will be additional practices called as needed for upcoming events, such as competition. • Cheer class is led by coach and captains. It is a structured practice with warm ups and stretches, followed by work on cheers, stunting, and routines. Cheer Class

7. Each squad will have one practice in April or May before school is out • Car Wash at Price Chopper on 151st June 9th • Summer practices will be held during the months of June and August – dates and times TBA • MANDATORY Cheer Camp June 3 -6 UCA Resort Camp at Lodge of the Four Seasons in Branson • MANDATORY Choreography camp June 25-28 at BVW Summer Commitments

8. Car Wash - helps with the cost of camp, including transportation. Each girl will be expected to sell 12 tickets to the car wash for $5 each. If tickets are not sold, cheerleaders are still responsible for $60 as their fundraising money contribution. Car wash will be advertised as a “Free Car Wash – Donations Accepted” on the street signs. • Little Girls Clinic - BVW hosts a Little Girls Clinic in the fall. Girls learn cheers, chants, cheerleading basics and a dance routine. Girls perform at a Varsity football game with the cheerleaders! This raises money for operating costs including festival fees, traveling expenses, and end of the year banquet costs. • Pancake Breakfast– Cheerleaders sell tickets ahead of time to a pancake breakfast. The cheerleaders will be hosts and servers to families, friends and the community. They sell 12 tickets to the breakfast for $8 each. If tickets are not sold, cheerleaders are still responsible for $96 as their fundraising money contribution. • Additional Fundraisers - such as raffles, Snap! Raise, and selling beads at home football games will be determined by coach and booster club. Fundraisers

9. New Members: $ 1,220 $410 due April 1st $100 camp deposit and $310 camp clothing $275 due May 1st remaining cost of camp (total $375) $535 due June 1st spirit wear items $340 - one time purchases (itemized on following slide) $145 - 2018 purchases (itemized on following slide) $ 50 - 2018 Uniform Usage Fee Returning Members: $ 880 $410 due April 1st $100 camp deposit and $310 camp clothing $275 due May 1st remaining cost of camp (total $375) $195 due June 1st 2018 purchases (see following slide) $145 - 2018 purchases (itemized on following slide) $ 50 - 2018 Uniform Usage Fee Financial Obligations

10. New Member Costs: $1,220 Camp - $375 Camp Clothing - $310 One time purchases - $340 North Face Fleece (or other jacket) - Embroidered All Weather Jacket – Embroidered Bling Jacket – Embroidered Team Jersey (or other team shirt) Red & Black Poms Fleece Headband 2018 purchases - $145 Camp t-shirt / tank Squad T-shirt All squad sweatshirt Little Girls Clinic T-shirts Bows (white, red, black, pink, power bow) 2018 Uniform Usage Fee - $50 Financial Obligations

11. Returning Member Costs: $880 Camp - $375 Camp Clothing - $310 2018 purchases - $145- Camp t-shirt / tank Squad T-shirt All squad sweatshirt Little Girls Clinic T-shirts Bows (white, red, black, pink, power bow) 2018 Uniform Usage Fee - $50 Financial Obligations

12. Miscellaneous Additional Costs Bag Body Liner (current freshmen or those new to cheer) Briefs – Nike Pro Shorts Socks Black Pants Black Gloves Financial Obligations

13. Each squad will select a community service project or event to work as a squad. A couple examples: • Harvesters • SOAR event • Adopt a family during the holiday season Community Service

14. Volunteer Parent Organization that supports the program and coordinates activities such as: • Uniform Sizing & Ordering • Camp clothes ordering • Team Dinners • Locker Decorations • Camp Goody Bags • Cheer Competition Breakfast • Senior Recognition • Jag PAC is also able to supply additional funds to our program for replacing and purchasing new items. • ALL parents encouraged to attend meetings Jag PAC Booster Club

15. March 21st – 24th Lakewood Middle School Gymnasium (Wear white t-shirt and black shorts for tryouts) • Tuesday, March 20th Mandatory Informational Meeting @ 6:00 to review & sign contract Optional Clinic @ 6:30 – 8:00 • Wednesday, March 21st Optional Clinic @ 6:00 – 8:00 • Thursday, March 22rd Optional Clinic @ 6:00 – 8:00 • Friday, March 23rd Try outs begin @ 4 p.m. Order: Mixed Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, then Freshmen 2018-19 Squad list posted online following tryouts Friday Try Out Dates

16. 30% Teacher Recommendations • 7 teacher recommendations from their current school year. • 4 of the recommendations must come from teachers in the core academic areas (science, math, social studies, English language, and/or foreign language). • Returning members will have coaches fill out a recommendation that will be weighted heavier than the other rec forms. • All recs will be destroyed at the end of the school year to ensure teacher confidentiality. 70% Judges Scores There will be a panel of 5 - 7 judges selected from the following areas: • Cheer instructors from recognized cheer associations • Cheerleaders from colleges, universities, or professional sports • Cheerleader coaches from other schools • Alumni cheerleaders • Dance instructors • Ballots are destroyed after tryouts to ensure confidentiality. Selection Criteria

17. Thursday, February 22nd – Complete teacher recommendation packet and turn in to coaches tonight. • Monday, February 26th– Forms are delivered to all teachers at all schools. Teachers will complete the rec forms and return. • Form was revised by district coaches and administrators to be consistent between all 5 high schools. • Returning cheerleaders must have cheer coaches complete one of their teacher recs. It will count for 30% of the total 30%. Teacher Recommendations

18. Returning BVW Cheerleaders: 1 Cheer Coaches *2-5 ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science, World Languages *6-7 Electives New Candidates to BVW Cheer: *1-4 ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science, World Languages *5-7 Electives *Must be current school year teachers. Teacher Recommendation Form

19. Entrance • Jumps (1 toe touch and 1 optional jump) • Chant • Cheer • Dance • Tumbling (optional, will earn bonus points) • Ballot consistent between all 5 high schools and destroyed after tryouts to ensure confidentiality. Skill Evaluation

20. Sample Ballot

21. Sample Tryout Results

22. Please read the revised contract prior to try out week. • We will review key points at the meeting. • It is the responsibility of each cheerleader and their parents to read and understand. Cheer Contract

23. Thank you for being here! We appreciate your interest and enthusiasm about Blue Valley West Cheer! Go Jags!!! Open Questions