Tryout Info 2013-2014

TRYOUTS HELD APRIL 16th - 19th 2013!!
Dates have been finalized below. All other previous dates are incorrect!

Requirements/Eligibility

Must be a male or female student in grades 6 - 8 for the 2013 - 2014 school year.
Must be zoned for West WIlson Middle School.
Must pass previous grade.
All paperwork needs to be signed and turned in.
A copy of your most recent report card must be submitted.
Attendance to ALL clinic days and pre-tryout parent meeting (unless previously cleared)

Important Tryout Dates!!

April 4th - Mandatory Parent/Athlete Tryout Meeting
April 8th - Mandatory Parent/Athlete Tryout Meeting
April 16th - Mandatory Tryout Clinic
April 17th - Mandatory Tryout Clinic
April 18th - Mandatory Tryout Clinic
April 19th - Official 2013 - 2014 Team Tryouts at 4 pm!

Squad Breakdowns & Expenses

Some items are still being finalized and may change between now and tryouts. Please feel free to ask questions on anything that needs clarifying!

Gold Team

Cheers all home/away football games and all pep rallies
Competes in 3 – 5 regional competitions and travels to Orlando Florida to attend Nationals and Worlds in February.
A standing back handspring is required to compete with this team, all team members will be expected to have one by September or will be made a competition alternate.
Typically practices 3-4 days a week from April - February
Will attend an overnight/travel summer camp and a separate choreography camp
Required weekly training with Power is required for the squad to work on choreography and tumbling.
All members will cheer games, not all members are guaranteed to compete. We will have alternates.
Members & parents will be expected to be involved in fundraising

Blue Team

Cheers all home/away basketball games, all pep rallies
Practices 1 - 3 days a week
Will attend an overnight/travel summer camp
Tumbling is not required to make the team but is highly recommended!
Weekly tumbling training is not required but highly recommended!!
Great squad for those just starting in cheerleading or for those that can’t commit to the time / financial requirements of our competitive team.

Gold Estimated Expenses

COST ITEM

$325 UCA Summer Camp (all inclusive)
$100 Camp Clothes
$35 Aces Cheer Shoes **
$40 Cheer Backpack **
$47 Cheer Duffle Bag ** (optional)
$10 White Game & Competition Bow **
$84 Warm – Up Jacket **
$51 Warm – Up Pants ** (optional)
$15 Mystic Blue Bloomers **
$30 White Game Poms ** (or $15 rental)
$150 Competition Uniform **
$10 Competition Eyeshadow (full kit $25) **
$25 Competition Music Fees
$TBA Choreography Camp
$100 Nationals Hotel Deposit
$50 Nationals Clothing Package
$90 Gym Annual Registration & May Tuition
$50 Monthly Tumbling June - February
$300 Nationals Flight & Travel Fees (estimated)

** represent items that do not need to be repurchased if you are a veteran and your item still fits and is in good condition.
** new girls may purchase these items used if available in their size.

Blue Estimated Expenses

COST ITEM

$325 UCA Summer Camp (all inclusive)
$100 Camp Clothes
$35 Aces Cheer Shoes **
$47 Cheer Duffle Bag ** (optional)
$40 Cheer Backpack **
$15 Blue Game Bow **
$84 Warm – Up Jacket **
$51 Warm – Up Pants ** (optional)
$15 Mystic Blue Bloomers **
$16 Black Crop Top **
$30 White Game Poms ** (or $15 rental)

** represent items that do not need to be repurchased if you are a veteran and your item still fits and is in good condition.
** new girls may purchase these items used if available in their size.

PROJECTED DUE DATES:

April – Bags, Shoes, Poms, Uniform Deposit, Gym Fees
May – Camp Clothes, Bloomers, Bow, Make-up Kit, Summer Camp Deposit
June – Summer Camp Balance
July – Nationals Flights (1/3), Choreography Camp, Competition Music Fee
August – Balance of Competition Uniform, Warm-up Pants, Warm-up Jacket
September – Nationals Flight (1/3)
October – Nationals Flight (1/3)
November – Nationals Hotel Deposit
December – Nationals Clothing Package

PROJECTED DUE DATES:

April – Bags, Shoes, Poms, Camp Deposit
May – Camp Clothes, Bloomers, Bow, Crop Top
June – Half of Summer Camp Balance
July – Remainder of Summer Camp Balance
August – Warm-up Pants, Warm-up Jacket

Cost Estimate Overview

Gold

Varsity New Girl - $1125
Varsity Returner - $690

Junior Varsity

JV New Girl - $631
JV Returner - $445

** Above totaled prices do not include tumbling training or travel fees. Pricing could alter if used items or additional items are purchased.

Both Teams: Extra Note

** Both teams pricing could alter some. Prices based on last season. Other factors such as admission fees for families to get into games and competitions, as well as other additional family expenses are not calculated in.

** Varsity - Gym Registration and May tuition ($90) will be paid directly to Premier Athletics prior to our first practice there.

Tryout Information

Students will be taught & expected to know a chant, cheer, dance, and 4 jumps (toe touch, double toe touch, pike & hurdler)
Students will be judged throughout the entire clinic. We will be watching to see how they interact with others, their attitude, spirit, how easily they pick up new material, how much they progress, and how they handle pressure.
Coaches will judge and select the team based on their performance scores throughout the week and the scores from their formal tryout.
The girls who make the squad will be announced April 12th on the team website & facebook.
Clinics are open to the public. Anyone is welcome to come watch. Anyone who is a distraction will be asked to leave as a courtesy to the girls and coaches.
Tryouts are closed. Only coaches, candidates, and workers will be permitted inside.
Once a student has tried out on Friday they are free to leave.
If your child brings in a blank CD on any clinic day, they will receive a copy of the music to practice the dance at home. You may also email for music. Music should be available for emailing after spring break.
Clinic and Tryout attire should consist of t-shirts or tank tops, and cheer or athletic shorts and shoes. The hair should be pulled back off the face. If make up is worn it should remain natural, competition make up is not appropriate. The candidate should be neat and put together.
Cheerleading is very financially and physically demanding. Our season is from March - February. If you and your child are not willing or able to commit for the entire year, then you should not let your child tryout!

TRYOUTS HELD APRIL 16th - 19th 2013!!** Dates have been finalized below. All other previous dates are incorrect! **