Philosophy

The Scripps Ranch High School Spirit Squad consists of a Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshmen

Cheerleading Squad that represents the highest standard of high school spirit leading. The spirit

squads shall serve as support groups for the interscholastic athletic program within the school;

thus, playing a very important role in athletic/activity contests.

Scripps Ranch High School Spirit Squad Members are expected to strive to boost school spirit,

promote good sportsmanship, develop good positive crowd involvement, and help student

participants and spectators achieve the most worthwhile educational objectives of the

interscholastic program. Spirit Squad Members will be directly representing Scripps Ranch High

School, SRHS Athletics and all its affiliates. Being the most visible and recognizable

representative of SRHS, members are in a position of great influence; therefore, high standards

of conduct are essential. Naturally, members’ performance and behavior will reflect on the

school and athletic organization. Most importantly, members’ actions will affect the other

members of the spirit squad and their public image. Therefore, members are expected to

exhibit a friendly and polite attitude whenever you are recognized as a member of this squad.

Appropriate behavior will help earn the respect of the student body, which is the core of

developing effective school spirit and student involvement.

Spirit Squad activities center on leading and directing the cheering of the student body and any

fans. These activities focus on creating a cooperative spirit among the squad members,

athletes, student body, school administrators, and any other community members or fans. The

main purpose of the Spirit Squad is to promote spirit and enthusiasm at all Football games,

Men’s and Women’s Basketball games, and any other sporting or school event. Participation in

Cheerleading Competition may be desired but is secondary to the spirit mission of the team.

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Overview

The SRHS Spirit Program consists of the following squads:

Varsity Cheer Squad

Junior Varsity Cheer Squad

Freshmen Cheer Squad

These squads will be chosen through a 4-day long tryout process. All squads are required to practice for the entire academic year and attend/support various sporting and school events throughout the academic year. SQUAD SIZE Cheer squad size may vary from year to year as determining conditions are continuously changing. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Student must have an overall UNWEIGHTED 2.0 GPA and 2.0 CITIZENSHIP at the end of the most recent grading period in order to participate in tryouts. Members accepted onto the squads must maintain the un-weighted 2.0 GPA and 2.0 Citizenship with no F’s or U’s on any following progress reports and semester grades. Failure to comply could result in probation and potential dismissal from the Spirit Program. HEALTH Cheerleading is a rigorous activity, which requires its participants to be in top physical and mental shape. Cheerleading is a performance-oriented activity and therefore full participation is expected. Students with serious health problems that are aggravated by exercise and/or which limit full participation for a substantial amount of time are highly recommended to reconsider participation. This policy has been enacted in order to protect both the potentially ill member as well as other squad members from injury. Ongoing injuries limiting participation will be assessed on an as-needed basis. All tryout participants are required to have a physical examination by his/her own physician prior to the start of tryouts. ****Please NOTE SIDELINE CHEER IS DIFFERENT THAN OUR COMPETITIVE CHEER, THEREFOR PHYSICAL DATES FOR SIDELINE IS PRIOR TO APRIL 1ST, COMPETITIVE MUST BE DATED AFTER June 10th)**** RISK Cheerleading incorporates acrobatic, tumbling, stunt, and precision movements that are very difficult. Moderate to severe injuries can occur in any activity involving motion at increased height or force. FINANCIAL CONCERNS Financial Information The Constitution of the State of California requires that we provide a public education to students free of charge. A student’s right to a free education is for all school/educational activities, whether curricular or extracurricular, and whether a student gets a grade for the activity or class. Subject to certain exceptions, a student’s right to a free public education means that we cannot require you or your students to purchase materials, supplies, equipment or uniforms for any school activity, nor can we require you or your student to pay security deposits for access, participation, materials, or equipment. We may require students to attend a fundraising event; however, if they are unable to raise funds for the event, this will not prevent them from participating in an educational activity. Students may be held responsible for paying the cost of school uniforms and equipment not returned and/or damaged. Scripps Ranch High School provides students the option of working to clear debts in lieu of

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payment. For more information visit www.sandi.net/staff/studentfees. The SRHS Cheer squads rely on fundraising in order to continue and support an active program. We value the support of all of our SRHS Cheerleaders, their families, and the Scripps Ranch Community. TIME COMMITMENT Please be aware that dedication from each team member is necessary in order to have a successful practice, performance, game and year! The team cannot function properly without every member present. Please be aware of this when planning family events. Commitment includes practice hours, game hours, performance/appearance/promotion hours, community service, as well as fundraiser hours. The amount of time commitment each member dedicates to the squad will benefit her position on the team. The entire time commitment required from each member is one (1) full year. If you cannot commit to this, please reconsider participation.

Summer Practice: Practices generally run 3 times per week during the summer months

Summer Camp: Participation in cheer camp is voluntary. Camp takes place at a college campus for 3 - 4 days and provides the opportunity to learn skills and bond with other cheerleaders in a positive environment. The 2019 Summer Camp dates are: August 2nd to the 5th. The cost for camp will be $459 per participant, but no cheerleader will be denied participation because of lack of sufficient funds nor will not attending camp affect the position or status on the team. (at camp this year we will begin to learn our homecoming routine)

Football and Basketball Season: Football games are held every week (excluding one bye game) during September through November. Basketball games are generally Tuesday and Friday evenings. Members travel away for games as well. Members are also required to participate in post-season playoff games. * We have expanded to include many other ie; Volleyball, H2o Polo, Soccer, and any other sports in season…ultimately our GOAL is to promote ALL sports here at SRHS.

Fundraising Events: Fundraisers help to fund additional gear, senior gifts, banquet and other team related activities. Generally, members are encouraged to participate in fundraising events but they are not mandated to participate.

Promotional Events: Many times, the SRHS spirit squad is requested to make appearances throughout the community to help show their support. These events are based on the availability of the squad members.

OUTSIDE SPIRIT SQUAD COMMITMENTS ***Outside cheer commitments should not conflict with any members’ cheerleading duties.*** Please consult the team calendar BEFORE making personal appointments. Remember, the more the member puts into the squad, the more they will get out. Being a part of this program means making the spirit squad a priority behind FAMILY commitments and their academics. Participation in other commitments such as recreational/competitive teams or other sports cannot conflict with spirit squad commitments.

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Tryout Guidelines and Regulations All participants will be required to attend a 3-day workshop and 1-day tryout. During the clinic, students will be taught the required skills and the order in which they will demonstrate these skills for tryouts. Requirements before trying out:

1. Must fill out online athletic clearance forms at https://www.athleticclearance.com 2. Must be a current or incoming student at Scripps Ranch High School. 3. Must have UNWEIGHTED minimum 2.0 GPA. 4. Must pass physical examination. 5. Must fill out application. 6. Must sign waivers.

When trying out, the following will be considered: **Overall spirit/attitude **Attendance/GPA **Overall skill **Overall technique **Demonstration of workshop material **Tumbling – any ability level (highly recommended for cheer squad, not required) Please follow the guidelines below for dressing during the workshops and tryouts. Wearing jeans, street shoes, jewelry, and chewing gum will not be permitted and is grounds for dismissal at tryout workshop. WORKSHOP ATTIRE:

Cheer: comfortable, school-appropriate workout clothes. Cheer or tennis-type shoes with non-marking soles required.

TRYOUT ATTIRE:

Cheer: Black shorts, plain white T-SHIRT (not tank-top) with no logos/embellishments, cheer shoes or tennis-type shoes, white socks and game-day make-up. Glitter and rhinestones are highly discouraged. Hair should be worn up in a high ponytail and out of your face with a white bow.

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WORKSHOP AND TRYOUT RULES:

Participants must sign-in for every date and of the tryout workshop listed – daily attendance is MANDATORY

The order of tryout candidates will be established randomly per squad

Judging will be done by a panel of professionals within the cheerleading and dance industry.

All necessary paperwork MUST be completed prior to the start of the first workshop

TRYOUT RESULTS The selection process is one that allows an equal opportunity for all participants who try out. While it is also understood that all whom tryout may not be selected, the process should allow an opportunity for candidates to learn about the area(s) in which they need improvement. No participant will see their score sheets. The teams will be announced after tryouts.

NO RE-TRYOUT SESSION IS PERMITTED

**If any tryout participant wishes to discuss their denial from the squad, they or their parent have up to one week to contact the coaches/advisor by e-mail regarding any concerns.

No scores will be disclosed.

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Workshop and Tryout Dates/Time WORKSHOP: Day 1: Monday, April 1ST @ 4:00p-6:000p/Report to SRHS Quad Day 2: Tuesday, April 2ND @ 4:00p-6:00p/Report to SRHS Quad Day 3: Wednesday, April 3RD @ 4:00p-6:00p/SRHS Quad Day 4: Thursday, April 4th @ 4:00p-6:00p/SRHS Quad, OPTIONAL (the tumbling portion of tryouts for the cheer squads will begin at 3:00p this day) TRYOUT: Saturday, April 6th 9 am

Varsity Squad @ 8:30 am/SRHS Theater JV & Freshmen Squads @ 10:00 am /SRHS Theater

**Please try and arrive 30 minutes prior to the tryout time for proper warm-up and stretching. This will also be the participants’ opportunity to meet the judges. NOTE!!!! Once the new squad has been chosen, there will be a MANDATORY uniform fitting and new squad orientation. Attending these two events is important. Again, you will have the opportunity to buy or if available borrow uniform pieces. Please see Mrs. Camp for more information if you have any questions.

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Tryout Application

The deadline for pre-registered applicants is Tuesday, March 19th, 2019. Applications can be returned to Coach Camp’s mailbox in the SRHS office. All applicants must return paperwork no later than 4:00pm during our first workshop on April 1st.

Please print the following information clearly.

Candidate for: Varsity Cheer Squad (12th)

JV Cheer Squad (9th, 10th & 11th)

JV or Varsity (either is acceptable , 10th or 11th)

Freshmen (9th)

Personal Information

Name: Phone:

Address: City, State: Zip:

Un-weighted GPA: Incoming Grade Level:

Date of Birth:

E-mail Address: @

Parent/Legal Guardian Name:

Employer: Phone:

Parent E-mail Address: @

Medical Information

1. Are you allergic to any medications? _______________ If so, please list:

2. Are you currently taking any medications? ____________ If so, please list:

3. Are you currently being treated for any injuries? ________________ If so, please list:

Other Information

1. Are you currently a member of any club, organization, or team requiring extra meeting/practice time?

If so, please list:

Staff Use only

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2. List any honors and awards you have received in school:

3. Please list any obligations that may interfere with attending summer camp and/or practices:

4. Please list any past cheer, dance, gymnastic, performance experience you have:

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5. Why would you like to be a member of the Scripps Ranch Falcon Cheer Squad? (Minimum 2

paragraphs)

6. Please attach a copy of your Grades from the latest 6-week progress report

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All Applicants Must Sign Waiver Form – Liability/Media Release I understand that my consent to these provisions is given in consideration of the acceptance of this application for being permitted to participate in this event. I recognize and assume the risks of illness and injury inherent in any exercise program and I am participating in the 2019 Scripps Ranch High School Spirit Squad Tryouts upon the express agreement that I am hereby waiving and releasing any and all rights and claims for any damages which I may have against Scripps Ranch High School and the SRHS Spirit Squad as well as any other person connected with the event, their heirs, executors, successors, assigns, administrators, for any and all injuries I may suffer for participating in any parts of the event as a result thereof. I give my full permission to the Scripps Ranch High School Cheer Squad and its local affiliates to use photographs, videotapes, or other recordings of me that are made during any parts of the event and/or during the time I am a member of the 2019/2020 SRHS Spirit Squad. Participant Name Date

Signature

Parent/Guardian Name Date

Parent Guardian/Signature

In case of an emergency contact: Name: Number:

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All Applicants Must sign – Tryouts Guidelines/Rules Understanding

I, , agree to and understand all the guidelines and rules set in this tryout packet. Disagreement with the guidelines and rules could result in my disqualification from the tryout process. Incomplete packets will not be accepted.

Participant Name Date

Signature

Parent/Guardian Name Date

Signature

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Letter of recommendations

Candidate: Please fill out this evaluation. Seal in an envelope and place in Mrs. Camp’s mailbox (located in SRHS Staff mailbox room). • MAKE EXTRA COPIES IF NECESSARY

Recommendations are due no later than 4:00pm Thursday, April 4th, 2019

Name:

School:

Current Grade Level:

Name: Relationship :

Please explain the qualities you have observed from this candidate.

Why would they be an asset to this program.

How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity

Please rank the candidate from 1-5, 5 being the highest.

Comments: Dependability 1 2 3 4 5 Leadership 1 2 3 4 5 Attitude 1 2 3 4 5 Cooperation 1 2 3 4 5 Courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 Character 1 2 3 4 5 Trustworthy 1 2 3 4 5 I DO RECOMMEND this student for the SRHS Cheerleading Squad I DO NOT RECOMMEND this student for the SRHS Cheerleading Squad.

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Checklist

Please be sure to have all of the following (in the below order) placed in a large

manila envelope with the checklist adhered to the outside, by Friday, March 22,

2019 to Mrs. Camp’s mailbox or classroom. Or by 4:00pm at our first day of

workshops Monday, April 1, 2019.

Tryout Application

Tryout Packet Agreement Signature Sheet

Liability/Media Waiver

Latest Progress Report (Copies)

Physical Form completed (please note If you make the

team you will need a new physical dated AFTER June 1st)

Checklist

Name _________________________________________

Incoming Grade______________