PWHS Fall/Winter Cheerleading | UPDATED 06/2019

2019 - 2020 PWHS FALL/WINTER CHEERLEADING TRYOUT GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

PWHS (Fall & Winter Sports) Tryout Information ................................................................................................................... 3

Optional Cheerleading Workout Dates .......................................................................................................................... 4

Forms ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Summer Calendar ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

Selection ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Squad Selection ............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Fall Cheerleading .................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Fall Cheerleading Tryout Dates & Information .................................................................................................................. 9

Financial Cost – Fall Cheerleading .................................................................................................................................... 10

Payment Instructions – Fall Cheerleading ........................................................................................................................ 11

Winter Cheerleading ............................................................................................................................................................ 12

PWHS Winter Cheerleading Squads ................................................................................................................................. 12

Financial Cost – Winter Cheerleading .............................................................................................................................. 12

Payment Instructions – Winter Cheerleading .................................................................................................................. 13

Contact & Communication Information ............................................................................................................................... 14

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WELCOME Welcome!

The PWHS Cheerleading Program is a growing exciting cheerleading program. Our cheerleaders represent and cheer for Parkwood High School’s football and basketball teams, perform at sporting and special events, and compete in approved regional and state competitions.

The PWHS cheerleaders are responsible for promoting positive school spirit and pride, for encouraging good sportsmanship, and for upholding a positive image of each team. This is a sport that involves teamwork, cooperation, honesty, and integrity from each member.

Participating on the team is a privilege and as such brings responsibilities that must be taken seriously. Being a member of the Cheer team makes each participant a personal representative of PWHS. Each will be looked upon to set a positive example for others.

We hope the tryout process is both fun and challenging, and ask that all parents/guardians and prospective cheerleaders read and become familiar with the contents of this handbook. Remember, Cheerleading is a team sport that requires full commitment from every member of the team.

We are excited to share our love for this sport with your child. We are always willing to listen to suggestions or issues, please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

We are excited to add many great changes and updates to the program this year!

The fun and excitement of cheering for our school is accompanied by a responsibility and a commitment to the PWHS Cheerleading program. There are a number of the things you should discuss with your child prior to signing all the forms necessary for her/him to be eligible to try out:

1. Time Commitment: There will be practices held throughout the year-long season. These practices are very important and required for all cheerleaders. There will also be athletic events in the evenings, during the week, and on some weekends.

2. Costs: There are initial and basic costs to which your daughter/son will be responsible. An estimate of these cost are included in the tryout packet.

Thank you, Parkwood High School Cheerleading Program VARSITY CHEER COACH Jenifer Edeker jedeker@bellsouth.net Cell: 601-454-6121

Keep this handbook in a safe location at home so that you may refer to as needed.

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PWHS (FALL & WINTER SPORTS) TRYOUT INFORMATION Please read and understand all the enclosed information before tryouts.

The following MUST BE turned in or on file BEFORE you can participate in workouts, clinics, and/or tryouts:

• 2019/2020 Prospective Cheerleader and Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement Agreement Form can be found: Cheerleading Website pwhscheerleading.shutterfly.com

• Parkwood Athletic Eligibility Packet - Please Read!

1. From the Parkwood Athletics Homepage https://www.ucpsathletics.com/parkwood, Click on the Family ID Registration and Parkwood Athletics Eligibility Packet Link

2. From the High School Athletic Forms & Documents Page - https://www.ucpsathletics.com/eligibility

Scroll down page and Click on Parkwood High School.

3. From the Family ID Homepage - https://www.familyid.com/organizations/parkwood-high-school PLEASE SELECT EVERY SPORT YOU WILL/MAY PLAY NEW STUDENT ATHLETES ONLY:

1. Create a Family ID by clicking CREATE ACCOUNT in the top right corner and follow steps.

Once the FamilyID Registration is completed and submitted,

2. Return to the From the High School Athletic Forms & Documents Page - https://www.ucpsathletics.com/eligibility, Download the UCPS Athletic Eligibility Packet https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GlMP5_P0sGV6EfDxnbuVNZB4v7f50oWP/view?usp=sharing

3. Submit completed UCPS Athletic Eligibility packet to Nelson Garner, Athletic Director. Once submitted, please let your coach know this is completed so that you can be checked as completed.

You will receive an email notifying you once you submit your FamilyID registration and will receive another email notifying you once your registration has been approved. Please allow time for staff to process the registration for approval.

RETURNING STUDENT ATHLETES THAT HAVE USED FAMILY ID PREVIOUSLY:

Please DO NOT CREATE A NEW FAMILY ID ACCOUNT!

1. Log into your Family ID account by clicking LOG IN in the top right corner. If you do not remember: Password: Click the Forgot Password link and a new one will be sent. Email login: Email Nelson Garner, Athletic Director.

2. Once logged in, complete and submit a registration.

If your physical is valid (within the last 395 days) and on file at your high school, there is no need to submit a new pre-participation form or physical.

You will receive an email notifying you once you submit your FamilyID registration and will receive another email notifying you once your registration has been approved. Please allow time for staff to process the registration for approval.

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OPTIONAL CHEERLEADING WORKOUT DATES

All summer workout dates are optional, yet HIGHLY encouraged for all athletes interested in Fall and/or

Winter cheerleading.

All optional workouts, clinics, and tryouts are Closed sessions. Only the prospective cheerleaders are allowed. PWHS required athletic paperwork must be current to participate in workouts or tryouts.

Workout Dates & Times – All workouts will be at the Parkwood High School Track unless notified prior. See Calendar

FORMS

After tryouts - All Squad Cheerleaders must have new updated paperwork!

• Cheerleader and Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement Agreement

• The deadline for turning in this paperwork is The 1st Day of Fall and or Winter Tryout Clinic.

Exception: Prospective cheerleaders participating in the optional workouts must have all paperwork completed prior to participation.

Participation in workout and tryout clinics will be prohibited if any of the forms are missing or incomplete.

A SECOND notarized Insurance Waiver will be due AFTER July 1st.

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SUMMER CALENDAR

JUNE

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11

6:00 PWHS School Gym

Parent Meeting

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WORKOUT 9 – 11 am

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WORKOUT

4 - 6 pm

14 15

16 17 WORKOUT

4 - 6 pm

18

WORKOUT 9 – 11 am

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WORKOUT 9 – 11 am

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WORKOUT

4 - 6 pm

21 22

23

Coach Jenifer Out of Town this

week!

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WORKOUT

25

WORKOUT

26

WORKOUT

27

WORKOUT

28 29

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JULY

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

DEAD PERIOD

2

DEAD PERIOD

3

DEAD PERIOD

4

DEAD PERIOD

5

DEAD PERIOD

6

7 8 WORKOUT

4 - 6 pm

9 WORKOUT

9 – 11 am

10 WORKOUT

9 – 11 am

11 WORKOUT

4 - 6 pm

12 13

14 15

DEAD PERIOD

16

DEAD PERIOD

NC Cheer Coaches

Conference

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DEAD PERIOD

NC Cheer Coaches

Conference

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DEAD PERIOD

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DEAD PERIOD

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21 22 WORKOUT

4 - 6 pm

23 WORKOUT

9 – 11 am

24 WORKOUT

9 – 11 am

25 WORKOUT

4 - 6 pm

26 27

28 29 30

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AUGUST:

1. Due to Tryout Date – Please read the following carefully!

Tryouts will begin at 8:00 am in the school gym.

Numbers will be posted by 2:00 pm.

If you are selected fora team On 8/1:

o Make all applicable payments on each site. (Camp and Clothing) o Parent/Guardian along with cheerleader must attend the Mandatory

Meeting at the Football field at 6:00 p.m. in order to obtain both uniforms and camp attire.

On 8/2: o Come Prepared for camp and meet at the school at 6:00 AM!

Note: Transportation details are still in the process of being finalized. We will let all prospective cheerleaders know logistics as soon as they are completed.

2. Practice times will be posted closer to date.

August SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Mandatory Cheerleader and Parent Meeting

CAMP CAMP

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5 6 7 Practice

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Practice

9 10

11 12 13 Practice

14 Practice

15 Practice

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18 19 20 PRACTICE

21 PRACTICE

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Possible Student Section Cheer

Practice!

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1st Home Game

N. Lincoln

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25 26 27 28 29 30

AWAY Game

Cox Mill

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SELECTION

Selection will be based on the following:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS for both JV and Varsity:

o Memory retention of all material

o Progress/ applied correction

o Positive attitude

o Performance presence, facials, enthusiasm, spirit and vocal projection

o Clean motion technique

Sideline Performance: Cheers, chants, cadences, and/or dance taught during the tryout clinic.

Jumps: Toe touch, side hurdler, and pike using PWHS prep with clean landing are required. Descriptions and pictures of these jumps can be found on the UCA or NCA website.

Tumbling: Tumbling will add up to five (5) additional points.

Stunting: Main & Secondary Base, Back Spot, and Flyer Position

Varsity: Prep to Extension with clean catch cradle; Basket toss with Skill, Extended Lib

JV: Prep with clean catch cradle; Straight ride basket toss, Prep Lib

o Fliers: Must be able to demo above skills using proper technique.

o Bases: Must be able to base using proper technique. Must know how to throw basket toss using proper technique for load, throw, and clean catch. Must be willing to main or secondary base stunt in addition to back spot when needed.

o Bask Spot: Must be able to demonstrate proper technique for backing above skills. All spotters must be willing to base when needed.

Athleticism and physical fitness are important. Each prospective cheerleader will run a timed mile on the first day of tryouts.

Scholastic achievement and eligibility.

Conduct.

Coach interviews- discussing attitude, initiative, teamwork, leadership, work ethic, enthusiasm, and ability through the workouts and tryout process.

Returning or previous cheerleaders: attitude, conduct, commitments, effort, and attendance during the previous cheer season(s) will be considered for tryouts.

PWHS discourages students from making “quitting” a habit. Quitting a sport while in season can result in the athlete not being allowed to participate in the following season.

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SQUAD SELECTION

FALL CHEERLEADING

Fall Cheerleading will consist of 3 teams.

1. Varsity Sideline o May consist of students entering the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.

2. JV Sideline o May consist of students entering the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade.

NOTE: ALL Rising Freshman are limited to the JV squad for both Fall Sideline Cheer and Winter Cheer in order to provide a positive experience as they begin their high school years.

WINTER CHEERLEADING

Winter Cheerleading will consist of 2 teams.

1. Varsity o May consist of students entering the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.

2. JV o May consist of students entering the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade.

NOTE: ALL Rising Freshman are limited to the JV squad for both Fall Sideline Cheer and Winter Cheer in order to provide a positive experience as they begin their high school years.

Team Member Replacement

Varsity Team

Should a Varsity squad member need to be replaced mid-season, a JV squad member can be moved from JV to the Varsity squad. The coach will make all decisions concerning actual squad member replacement and the JV athlete choice.

JV Team

No replacements will be made for the JV team.

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FALL CHEERLEADING

FALL CHEERLEADING TRYOUT DATES & INFORMATION

Fall Cheerleading Tryout Clinic The PWHS Fall Cheerleading Tryout Clinic will be held at Parkwood High School. Exact location will be determined and communicated closer to date.

July 30 - 31, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 pm each day

All athletes will be emailed access instructions.

Fall Cheerleading Tryouts

August 1, 2019 Parkwood High School Gym

Please Note: Times May Change Based on Number of Prospective Cheerleaders!

Class Arrive TRYOUT TIME Pick Up

FRESHMAN Arrive no later than 8:00 a.m. Tryouts begin at 8:15 a.m. Athletes should be picked up no later than 9:15 a.m.

SOPHOMORES Arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. Tryouts begin at 9:15 a.m. Athletes should be picked up no later than 10:15 a.m.

JUNIORS Arrive no later than 10:00 a.m. Tryouts begin at 10:15 a.m. Athletes should be picked up no later than 11:15 a.m.

SENIORS Arrive no later than 11:00 a.m. Tryouts begin at 11:15 p.m. Athletes should be picked up no later than 12:30 p.m.

Fall Cheerleading Squad Placements

1. Fall Sideline Squad Rosters

08/01/2019 - Posted by “number only” on the PWHS Cheerleading Website @ www.pwhscheerleading.shutterfly.com

2019/2020 PWHS Fall Sideline Cheerleaders and Parents Mandatory Preseason Meeting

6:00 p.m. PWHS

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FINANCIAL COST – FALL CHEERLEADING

All figures are approximate and subject to change.

If a cheerleader quits or is dismissed from the team:

o Monies paid will not be refunded. o No further merchandise will be received.

ITEM NEW RETURNING DESCRIPTION

Camp $299 $299 UCA - UNC Chapel Hill 3 Days - 8/2-4

Camp/Spirit Wear $65* $65* We are still in the process of finalizing camp wear and spirit wear. It will not be higher than $65. We will have exact cost closer to date.

Bows $15.00 $15.00 2 Bows

Poms $20.00* $20.00* New - Cheerleaders will keep up with their own poms – Season to Season. If lost, cheerleader may purchase a new pair.

Jacket $45.00 Includes personalization

Warm-Up Pants $25.00* *May be purchased from former cheerleaders. Must be the exact same pants.

Midriff - Black V Neck $15.00 *Unless already own and approved condition by coach

Total $484* $399* *Max Amount – Actual amount will be given closer to tryouts.

Items that MUST BE PURCHASED ON YOUR OWN

SOLID BLACK Compression Shorts

$ Varies Must be SOLID Black Compression Shorts. Ex. Nike Pros

Black/Royal Blue Backpack $ Varies Solid Color Only – No prints

Cheer Shoes $ Varies All White in GOOD Condition

White No-show socks $ Varies To be worn EVERY time in uniform!

Clear Plastic Rain Poncho/Jacket

$ Varies New – You can find the rain jacket on amazon or any other site.

SOLID Black Gloves $ Varies New – Knit or Leather. Must be SOLID BLACK.

EVENT - ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 12/7/2019

Cheerleader $95 Includes class, performance, and lower level seat

Guest $95 Includes lower level seat ticket

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PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS – FALL CHEERLEADING As acceptance of your spot on the 2019/2020 Fall Sideline Cheerleading Squad,

All Payments are due by midnight, 08/01/2019 except for the Event ($95) more information and payment will be due in September.

*Please review carefully to ensure something is not left off.

FAILURE TO PAY BY MIDNIGHT 08/01/2019 WILL RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF TEAM SPOT.

If team spot if forfeited either by either cheerleader choice or non-payment:

o Notification to the next eligible prospective cheerleader (based on tryout score) will occur.

o Replacement cheerleaders will have until Midnight of notification date to accept team spot.

WHAT WHERE TO PAY

Clothing Pay though the PWHS Website:

PWHS Homepage – Parents & Students - For Parents – Scroll to Important Information from UCPS – Click the On-line School Payment link

CAMP!

Here are the directions for parents to pay online.

1. Visit the Varsity website below and enter registration number XXXXXXXXXX: https://www.myvarsity.com/s/payments

2. Enter your athlete’s name (up to 2 names can be entered) and proceed with entering credit card information.

Payment will appear on coach’s invoice by last 4 digits of credit card used.

3. Finally - In order to receive credit for payment – please send your Payment ID (You will receive when paying online) to your coach, so coach can associate the payment to your athlete.

Please contact Varsity customer service for assistance:

800-533-8022

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WINTER CHEERLEADING

PWHS WINTER CHEERLEADING SQUADS

Winter Cheerleading will have an updated Tryout Guide closer to the season.

PWHS Winter Cheerleading Team Tryout Clinic & Tryouts

Dates TBD

FINANCIAL COST – WINTER CHEERLEADING

All figures are approximate and subject to change.

ITEM NEW RETURNING DESCRIPTION

Camp $75 $75 TBD

Camp/Spirit Wear $50.00 $50.00 TBD

Bows $15.00* $15.00* 2 Bows

Poms $20.00* $20.00* *Unless already own and approved condition by coach

Jacket $45.00* *Unless already own and approved condition by coach

Midriff - Black V Neck $15.00* *Unless already own and approved condition by coach

Total $220* $160

Items that MUST BE PURCHASED ON YOUR OWN

SOLID BLACK Compression Shorts

$ Varies Must be SOLID Black Compression Shorts. Ex. Nike Pros

Black/Royal Blue Backpack $ Varies Solid Color Only – No prints

Cheer Shoes $ Varies All White in GOOD Condition

White No-show socks $ Varies To be worn EVERY time in uniform!

EVENT – CHEER AT HORNET’S GAME - VARSITY

Cheerleader $95 Includes class, performance, and lower level seat

Guest $95 Includes lower level seat ticket

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PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS – WINTER CHEERLEADING As acceptance of your spot on the 2019/2020 Winter Cheerleading Squad,

Full Payment is due by midnight, TBD.

FAILURE TO PAY BY MIDNIGHT, DATE TBD WILL RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF TEAM SPOT.

If team spot if forfeited either by either cheerleader choice or non-payment:

o Notification to the next eligible prospective cheerleader (based on tryout score) will occur.

o Replacement cheerleaders will have until Midnight of notification date to accept team spot.

Date Due Where to Pay

TBD

Pay though the PWHS Website:

PWHS Homepage – Parents & Students - For Parents – Scroll to Important Information from UCPS – Click the On-line School Payment link

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CONTACT & COMMUNICATION INFORMATION

• Email Communication:

o Coaches will email important information about the upcoming weekly schedule, game information (i.e. changes). It is extremely important that parents/guardians along with cheerleaders check email frequently and respond in a timely manner.

NEW! One Email account - pwhscheer@gmail.com

• Website:

o www.pwhscheerleading.shutterfly.com

• Calendar:

o A cheerleading calendar will be located on the cheerleading website - www.pwhscheerleading.shutterfly.com

• Social Media:

o Instagram:

Official Parkwood Cheerleading IG (Public): @ParkwoodHSCheerleading

Cheerleader Learning IG (Private): @pwhscheerlearning

• Coach Information:

VARSITY CHEER COACH

Jenifer Edeker jedeker@bellsouth.net Cell: 601-454-6121