2018-19 MTHS Cheerleading Tryouts

Tryout Informational Parent Meeting:

This meeting is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as the agenda items listed below will be discussed and all tryout forms will be distributed.

Wednesday, March 7th MTHS Cafeteria 7:00-8:00PM

 Tryout Flyer 2018-19

Tryout Meeting Agenda:       

  • Tryout Procedures
  • Program Expenses – Uniforms, Summer Camp, Spirit Attire, and Choreography/Music
  • Parent Participation – Fundraising
  • Academic Eligibility and Behavior
  • Handout of Required Forms for tryouts

 

Cheer Tryouts:

  • Attendance at all five days of tryouts is mandatory unless excused by a coach.
    • Monday through Friday April 9th – 13th 6:30-8:30 PM
      • Monday the 9th sign in at 6:00
    • Location: Small Gym or TBD
    • Attire: Shorts, T-Shirt, (no tank tops), Athletic Shoes, Bow

 

In Order to Attend Tryouts, Candidates Must Provide/have at the April 9th Sign-In:

  • Cheer candidates must have a 2.0 on their TERM 3 FINAL report card to be eligible to try out. Progress Reports will also be taken under consideration.
  • Cheerleaders will be invited to try out on the 13th based on prescreened grades/attendance/discipline.
  • Completed and signed Cheer Handbook Agreement
  • Completed Emergency Information Card

 

The entire tryout process is closed to spectators.

Only coaches, administration, judges, and staff are allowed during tryouts.

 

General Information:

  • Breakdown of program expenses will be discussed a t the parent meeting.
  • There will be summer practices.
  • Summer camp date TBD.
  • Teams will be selected upon the following criteria:  grades/attendance/discipline, and an evaluation from the tryouts.
  • Varsity and JV cheerleading is a two season sport (fall/winter). Athletes are encouraged to play Spring Sports.
  • Physical fitness is involved in the cheer program at MTHS and there will be a summer conditioning program.
  • High school cheerleading is not run like a youth program.  Parental participation is encouraged; however final decisions are made by the coordinator/coaching staff. 
  • Please direct all further questions to Coach Charlie at coachcharlie@mthscheer.org.