This year we are bringing cheering back!
Cheers and Poms will be expected to be leaders in more ways than one!
v Organization
Ø This Constitution has been written and adopted for the Castle View Spirit Team. The team and its Constitution are governed by Castle View High School, CHSAA, and Douglas County School District.
Ø Henceforth, the name of the organization shall be CVHS Spirit Team.
Ø The purpose of the CVHS Spirit Team is to:
§ Create school spirit, pride, and loyalty.
§ Promote interest in school activities and perform at school games.
§ Develop responsibility, teach self-respect, encourage honest effort, strive for perfection, and develop character.
§ Teach teamwork and pride in a quality performance through maintaining high standards.
Ø An Advisor/coach is hired by the Athletic Director, Derek Cordes.
§ The Advisor/coach is responsible for the daily running and activities of the CVHS Spirit team.
§ The Advisor/coach will be responsible for administering all disciplinary procedures.
§ The Advisor/coach may place certain restrictions on team members.
v Eligibility
Ø Each member must maintain eligibility set by CHSAA. (Colorado High School Athletic Association)
Ø Each member must submit a completed application form (on last pages of this packet), proof of current physical, and Parental Consent/Medical Release Form BEFORE the annual tryouts take place. Please know that additional school forms may be required t/o the year.
Ø These forms must be signed by the candidate and by the parent/guardian.
Ø The team shall consist of a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 25 team members, this does include alternates.
v Attendance
Ø All students who participate in school activities must be in regular full-day attendance the day the activity is scheduled.
Ø Full-day attendance is from the beginning of the first hour and remaining until the close of the last hour of classes.
Ø To participate in a practice, a student must attend school hours.
Ø This must be fully documented with the Attendance Secretary.
Ø If a member is ill and misses ANY activity, he/she must be at HOME or seeking medical appointments.
Ø If a member misses ANY practice one week before ANY type of performance, he/she will automatically be replaced by an alternate for that particular performance.
Ø An absence must be documented by the parent in writing with the Attendance Secretary.
Ø All doctor appointments, etc. should be scheduled so they do not interfere with team activities.
Ø All Alternates will attend all practices and performances. Please see alternate section for further info.
Ø All members must attend each activity in its entirety. Leaving/arriving early or late because of another sport, an appointment, work, and so on are unacceptable.
Ø Work is not considered an excuse for missing any activity.
v Uniform
Ø Each member will be expected to provide practice uniforms.
§ A complete list will be given to each candidate at tryouts.
§ Any financial problems should be discussed with the Advisor/coach.
Ø Each member will be required to maintain good condition and cleanliness of his/her uniform on a weekly basis.
Ø Footwear and accessories such as makeup, bloomers, ribbons, etc. will be purchased by each member.
§ A complete list will be given to each candidate at tryouts. EACH team is different.
v Medical
Ø Each member must have a complete physical exam before the first scheduled tryout clinic.
Ø A copy of the school medical form can be obtained from the athletic department window at CVHS. Also in this packet.
Ø The school athletic trainer will administer an early season concussion test.
v Character
Ø Team members should be leaders within and out of the school and set a good example at all times.
Ø Team members should be above reproach maintaining good personal appearance and habits that cannot be criticized.
Ø Smoking, drinking and/or drug use are grounds for suspension or dismissal by the Advisor/coach.
Ø Each member must abide by those standards set by CVHS, which are found in the Student Handbook.
Ø A member must be courteous and friendly to all other team members as well as the student body. If it is an on-going issue, this may be grounds for suspension or dismissal by the Advisor/coach.
Ø A member must be courteous and friendly to other teams and visitors.
Ø A member must be respectful to the Advisor/coach and a credit to the school.
v Points
Ø Points or demerits will be used as a disciplinary tool.
Ø They will be given by the Advisor/coach.
Ø Three points will result in suspension for two weeks.
§ Any further infractions will result in dismissal from the team.
Ø 1/3 point will be given for:
§ Tardiness at any team activity
§ Chewing gum in practice
§ Chewing gum in uniform
§ Inappropriate practice uniform
· This would include any piece of the uniform
· This would also include inappropriate hair
§ Forgotten props or accessories
§ Inappropriate performance makeup
Ø 1 point will be given for:
§ Disrespect toward Advisor or team leaders/captains. Also applies to team mates.
§ Absence which will also result in removal from performance
§ Use of inappropriate language in uniform
§ Gossiping in uniform
Ø Suspension will be issued for violation of:
§ Smoking in uniform
§ Lack of minimal grade requirements for more than 2 weeks
§ Suspension means not attending any team function for two weeks
§ Upon resuming team activities, the member will become an Alternate for one week and be ineligible to perform. After completion of the “Alternate’s Week” the member can resume regularly scheduled activities.
§ Two suspensions or four points, will result in dismissal from the team
Ø The following violations will result in automatic dismissal:
§ Drinking in uniform
§ Drug use in uniform
Ø Any school imposed suspension will be an automatic 2 event suspension or removal from the team
v Team Leaders/Captains
Ø The roles and responsibilities of CVHS Team Leaders/Captains are as follows:
§ Make a practice clothing schedule.
§ Assign hair styles, make-up, and “what to bring” lists.
§ Check for game/event time changes the day before every required event.
§ Keep a copy of music.
§ Be able to text message communicate with team.
§ These individuals are required to keep team matters private. Any gossip regarding team members/team matters may be grounds for dismissal.
§ Captains/leaders may be asked to check for forms, collection of various items for numerous activities, and help coach/advisor with starting practices.
§ Coordinate the big sister/brother program for CVHS spirit.
§ Car-pool check list coordinator.
§ Report all positive team news to the CVHS newspaper/office/staff. (Community service, events, competitions, and more.)
v Booster Club
Ø When students become members of the team, their parents automatically are expected to attend booster club meetings once a month.
§ The Booster Club will be governed by officers as denoted in the organization by-laws. The only booster club at CVHS is a school wide booster club.
Ø However, there will be functioning committees within the CVHS Spirit Organization run by parents. (Individual accounts lead, social lead, ect.) Every athlete is required to have their parents volunteer and work one event throughout the year. Otherwise, a charge to the athletes account may occur in order to pay for a worker to replace the parent volunteer.
Ø A sign-up sheet with the year’s events will be available for sign-ups at the first two parent meetings.
v Camp/s
Ø All members are required to attend the summer over-night camp. Camp for cheer and dance will be at CSU June 21-24. The cost is approx. $380/pp.
Ø Transportation will NOT be provided for campers.
Ø Costs may include instruction, room and board, and meals.
Ø JULY is off! However, each team member is expected to be in a strength and conditioning program for cheers through the CVHS athletic department & a dance technique class for dancers. If any varsity team member does not enroll and does not participate in 80% of the class, they will not compete in the fall season. Proof of participation will be checked! Safety for cheers and competitive skills timing are a focus at these camps. Hence, the stressed importance for especially varsity levels.
v Fund Raising
Ø All members are required to participate in all fund-raising which is generated by the team and/or the Booster Club. When a fundraiser is required, payment for amount that organization will receive may be paid instead of doing the sale of items. However, the sale of items or payment is required. There will be opportunities during the fundraisers for individuals to sell more than the required to earn money for their own accounts.
Ø There will be set goals for each member to attain in their fund raising activities.
Ø These fundraisers help off-set the costs of music, competitions, signs, coaches camp fees, coaches conference, and more. Major fundraising is done during the summer and fall.
Ø New this year: we will reduce the amount of team fundraising.
v Community Service
Ø The CVHS Spirit Team goal is to do one community service each month.
Ø This is absolutely required by each team member.
Ø 1 demerit/point will be given for non-participation. Monetary complications will never be an excuse, because asking a coach/advisor for options will ALWAYS be made available.
Ø We support the Susan Kommen Breast Cancer Walk, the CR Women and Family Crisis Center, local elementary schools, US military, and many more.
v Gentlemen
Ø Boys are a part of our program. Unlike most sports, boys and girls work together in spirit teams.
Ø In co-ed cheer, boys have a very specific role: They are expected to be Yell Leaders. At games, the boys will be the leaders of cheers, of flags, megaphones, and setting up game/event formations. Boys will not be bench warmers. This is a college style program for boys. Confidence and being a team member/player will be required. The girls have these expectations as well, however, they will not be the sole leaders cheering at games.
Ø In dance, boys are expected to dance masculine styles of the same material given to the girls.
v Tryouts
Ø Tryout attire
§ Clothing should be neat and clean.
§ Candidates dress in similar attire as to not call attention to any of the returning candidates. Cheers please wear plain white shirts and shorts in either red, black, or gold. Athletic shoes are required.
§ No jewelry should be worn.
§ Hair should be secured up and back (away from the face).
§ Heavy make-up is not appropriate.
§ Nails should be short and light (if any) polish.
Ø A number system is used to identify candidates at tryouts, make sure your number can be seen on your attire at all times.
Ø Spring: A tripod and camcorder to tape tryouts will be used again this year.
Ø Spring: Candidates come out in groups of 2-4 to perform their group material.
Ø There may be call-backs. On final tryouts day, participants should bring snacks and something to do. (Homework, a book, a pillow…)
Ø Spring: Tryout requirements and squad regulations will be reviewed at the clinic and tryouts.
Ø Release forms and consent forms must be turned in before anyone can participate.
Ø Males: tryouts should be about masculinity, strength, motion technique, tumbling, turns (dance only), and jump technique.
Ø There will be a warm-up at each clinic
Ø Spring: Copies of the tryout material will be made available for $10 on the first day of tryouts. (They can share instead of buying their own.) If attending the tryout clinics before tryouts, it will be included in the clinic cost.
Ø If unable to attend clinic days and/or tryouts, a video/dvd can be submitted. Please email coach Heather for required material to be on video/dvd.
Ø A snapshot must be attached to each application. It can be a paper copy. Just need to put a face to the name!
v Post-tryouts and posting results
Ø Spring: Results will be posted by letter and handed out.
Ø Meetings to discuss only an individual’s results may be set at this time.
There is always the possibility that an athlete will not be placed on a team. If team sizes are too large, we will make cuts. If an athlete is not working well with others, not being positive, does not have required paperwork in, they too will not be placed on a team. Past placement does not guarantee the same level of placement for the following year. The competition level and expectations rise every year. Those who are returning spirit team members need to keep in mind their past accountability will be taken into consideration. With all of this said, we have great kids in these programs, and as a spirit team coach I am looking for those to build up our newer schools traditions. This is a challenging, rewarding, and fun program. I look forward to meeting new faces and seeing the returning! Best of luck!
Coach Heather
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Dear Parents,
Becoming a member of the Castle View Cheerleading Squad or Dance/Pom Team for the 2012/2013 school year…
If he/she is elected to be a cheerleader/dancer, there are specific responsibilities and obligations which your son/daughter must assume in order to qualify and remain an active member of the team.
After reading the attached constitution and fully understanding the rules and regulations which govern this program, and after your child has a complete understanding of his/her responsibilities, please sign and have your child sign, as well as return the release form (enclosed in this packet), to the coach/advisor at tryout clinics or with the tryout dvd/video by their first day of practice. (No one will be officially placed on a team until this is turned in. Also, make sure you have turned in the required CVHS athletic department info pages. New students to CVHS must submit proof of current physical to the CVHS athletic office BEFORE tryout clinics. NO ONE will be allowed to participate in clinics without the CVHS athletics office clearance. Do not bring the proof of current physical to the clinics for clearance. Coaches/staff can not approve any athlete. THERE ARE SEVERAL PAGES THAT THE OFFICE MUST HAVE PRIOR TO TRYOUTS AND ANOTHER SET IN THE FALL: DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 ATHLETIC REGISTRATION/EMERGENCY INFORMATION CARD (BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM ARE TO BE FILLED OUT.) AND DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 INTERSCHOLASTIC PARTICIPANT FORM (THIS FORM HAS A PHYSICIAL PERMIT FOR PARTICIPATION SECTION.)
The approximate cost for each student is: varsity $2500/ jv $1000, which includes uniforms, summer camp, camp wear, travel expenses, and supplies. Any team member owing money for prior season will not be permitted to tryout/practice.
Being a member of the CVHS Cheerleading Squad/Dance Team has many rewards and is a valuable experience they will remember for a lifetime. Additionally, your son/daughter will give pride and spirit to our school, students, and community through their participation! We are delighted to offer your son/daughter the opportunity to join one of the finest organizations at our school/district/state/nation and we look forward to a successful and great year! If you have
any questions concerning the constitution or cheerleader/dancer roles and responsibilities, please email me.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Heather Acampora
CVHS Head Cheer and Former Head Dance Coach (Helping with tryouts until new coach is hired)
Please return the following to the CVHS athletic department before tryouts:
Release form (with picture attached)
Medical info
DCSD participant form (This requires current physical info. If yours is current with CVHS, please make a note. The athletic office will verify.)
DCSD emergency card (Both top and bottom please!)
CVHS Spirit team RELEASE FORM: Please return by the first day of practice!
Application Release:
I, _____________________________________(applicant name) , have read all rules and regulations that govern the
Cheerleaders/Dancers. As a representative of my school, I understand and agree to abide by them if selected as a cheerleader/dancer for the 2012/2013 school year.
Signature of applicant: _________________________________________Date:____________________________
Parental Release:
I, the undersigned, have read and fully understand the rules and regulations which will govern my son/daughter if he/she is chosen to represent as a cheerleader/dancer. I further understand that this is an extracurricular activity and that attendance at all practices, games, and special functions is a requirement of the elected cheerleader/dancer. Summer camps and practices are HIGHLY suggested.
I hereby give consent to my son/daughter,_______________________________________ , to try-out for cheerleader/dancer at and recognize his/her responsibilities and requirements as a leader of his/her school. I understand that, if chosen, my son/daughter will be required to pay for cheer/dance camp, competitions, uniforms, and other sport related items.
I give my permission for my child to receive medical attention in the event that I cannot
be present or reached for any reason.
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian __________________________________________Date:__________________
Please print the following information clearly. Return to CVHS main office athletics window in an envelope labeled Cheer or Pom by the first practice.
Candidate for (check one): Cheer Dance/Poms
Medical Information
Name: __________________________________________
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Other information:
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Home Phone:____________________________________ Athlete’s cell #:____________________________
Address:______________________________________________________ Zip:_______________________
Grade Level in August: (Circle one) Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Date of Birth: ________________________
Parent/Legal Guardian: _____________________________ & _____________________________________
Parents Business Phone:______________________________ Parents cell #: _________________________
Cheers:
Are you willing to cheer for any CVHS team regardless of level? YES OR NO
Poms:
Are you willing to dance for any CVHS team regardless of level? YES OR NO
If no, which level and why? _____________________________________________________________________
Additional Information:
CVHS Spirit Team will be at several events throughout the year. Enclosed is a copy of the football schedule for 2012/2013. Other sports we will attend home games for are: soccer, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, and more as time allows.
Below are the logistics for the CVHS Spring Spirit Try -Outs
Spirit Try Out Dates and Times:
· 4/3 Parent Meeting / Library @ 7:30pm
· 4/4 Tryouts packet due to main office athletic department window labeled cheer or pom. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! PAGES 6,7,11,12,13 with a picture and the physical information is a must!
· 4/6 and 4/9 Try Out Clinic / 6:00-8:00pm / Commons and Big Gym * Cost is $40 for both days or $25 for one day. Tryouts material dvd included in this price.
· 4/10 day one of try outs / 7:00- 8:30pm / Commons and Both Gyms
· 4/11 day two of try outs / 7:00- 9:00pm / Commons and Both Gyms
· 4/13 day three of Try Outs / 6:00- 9:00pm Commons and Both Gyms
· 4/14 Final evaluations for tryouts / 5:00- 9:00pm / Commons and Both Gyms
If any dates need to be missed because of a spring sport, please let Coach Heather know with a note included in your tryout packet. She is happy to work with various special situations if told ahead of time!
Money: Expenses during the year:
Costs that may be covered with athletic fees and fundraising:
· Coach’s conference/re-certification x2 approx $300/pp
· Camp coaches approx. $350/pp x2 coaches
· Coaches warm-ups- approx. $100/pp x2
· One extra set of camp/practice clothes. One extra uniform. One set per team- approx. $800.
· Summer kiddie camp- money for shirts and small necessary items for event (ex- popsicles) $ depends on number attending.
· Homecoming decorations $125
· Homecoming flowers for seniors- $depends on # of seniors approx. $100
· State dinner or lunch $500 = 2 teams (Jv and V)
· Inventory- New Velcro and mat glue $200, megaphone cover, sign bag, signs- approx. $400
· Music $500 for both teams
· Assistant coaches
Costs that are out of pocket per person:
· Camp/practice clothes (To be provided by tryouts) Approx $200/pp
· Uniform/s and costumes (dance)- Approx $250/pp for uniforms
· Camp approx. $380
· Athletic Dept Fees $150 (was pd twice each year-now only once!)
· Competitions- league, state, and UCA regional are pd for. Possible others may be asked for payment. (approx. $30/pp each comp.) Approx $120/pp varsity and JV $30
· Varsity Assistant coach- $100/pp
· Tumbling once a week at possibly RME- approx. $45/month
· Varsity Nationals t-shirts- Approx $40/pp
· State t-shirt- Approx $12/pp
· Banquet- Approx $20/pp
· Varsity teams Choreography- Approx $150/pp
There will be a payment schedule supplied by tryouts. Please know that 80% of the years costs will be required in April, May, and the beginning of June. No exceptions. Payment will be made to the companies supplying the uniforms, practice clothing, and camps. No monies will be refunded if a cheer and dancer quits or is removed from a squad. Individual monies raised would be used w/I the program. Money can be rolled from year to year for returning members from individual accounts.
Cheers and poms will not be able to participate until all fees are paid. If doing the payment plans, you must keep up on the due dates. NO excpetions.
Varsity cheers and poms only- make top 4 at state, vote on going to nationals the Monday after state at a parent meeting at 6pm in the commons. Nationals is at WDW in Orlando and is approx. $1000.
Poms- Schedule TBA as soon as possible. The following is subject to change. Will be finalized upon hire of new JV Cheer coach.
Monday: Cheers-JV 3:15-5:15, V 5-7
Tuesday: Cheers-JV 3:15-5:15, V 5-7
Wednesday: OFF (Except during comp season, usually 2 weeks before all competitions there will be added practices)
Thursday: Cheers-JV 3:15-5:15, V 5-7
Friday: Cheers-V 4-5pm at tumbling, JV 3:15-5:15 at CV
Saturday: Cheers- V 8-11am, JV 10:30am-12p
SUNDAYS- OFF! Family day!
Personal responsibility and maturity is an important quality for a cheerleader and dance from CVHS to possess. Failure to meet any of the requirements by the dates listed above, may affect the candidates eligibility to participate in the tryout process. There has traditionally been a fall tryout. It is designed to be for those who did not tryout in the spring and/or are new to CVHS. The likelihood that anyone will be placed on a varsity level is slim. The goal is to set the teams in the spring. Team bonding and team growth is a safety concern for cheers and a necessary element for dancers timing of various skills.
The role of the alternate:
· An alternate will be able to help the team by filling in as a spot.
· If another team member is unable to participate, an alternate may be asked to fill in.
· Alternates will participate in games, perform at assemblies and special events, able to letter, may have opportunity to compete (depends on number restrictions of some competitions)
· Benefits to alternate can also be that the athlete is learning at a higher level, will learn various routine positions, and will be able to continue to improve on individual skills.
Coaches will place athletes on the team (s) that they feel are best for the athlete, team, and program as a whole. A team member can be moved up or down based on skills, attendance, and conduct. Inabililty to keep to payment schedule and/or inabaility to turn in various required paperwork may also be grounds for moving a member down or off of a squad. Coaches will very likely require additional practices for athletes that need the extra time/help.
Please look upon this page for future additional rules and regs. If newly hired coaches wish to add anything, it will be on this page, and a required signature will be placed on this page for the athlete and parent/s.
