OHS Drill Team

Coaches Tosha Vay and Chelsea Peterson

What do I need to do to be eligible?

1. Have all of my athletic paperwork filled out and turned in to Mrs. Swinkels no later than April 18th, 3:00. *She will be accepting athletic paperwork for drill on the 17th and 18th.

2. Be cleared of all fines with Mrs. Carsley before April 17th.

3. Passing all current classes as of April 18th (Mrs. Swinkels will sign off on this).

4. Attend this meeting tonight!

Mission Statement & Philosophy:• The Olympia High School Drill Team serves the student

body of Olympia High School and the community of Olympia by promoting school spirit and supporting all athletic teams and activities. Involvement in the team will develop leadership, self-confidence, respect, teamwork, accountability, and commitment. Striving to build the team as well as individual skills is a goal for everyone.

• Being a member of the Olympia High School Drill Team is a privilege and honor. Taking pride in performing routines and positively supporting school activities and school sponsored community events is important. Working for the highest standards while developing work ethic is expected of all team members. Teamwork, integrity, open communication, optimism and mutual respect is valued.

Purpose:

• Positively represent OHS in leadership, sportsmanship, and athletics at all times.

• Perform at assemblies, half time shows, community events, and competitions.

Drill Team Seasons:

•We are a Fall and Winter Season sport.• Fall season is primarily dedicated to the support of the OHS Football team, and related school activities to engender spirited support for the team.•Winter season is two fold. We support OHS Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball Teams. We also endeavor to compete. This would be considered our competitive season. • If a girl wishes to be a part of the Winter

Competitive Season they must be a member in good standing from Fall Season.

Team Selection:

• Girls are selected based on their cumulative score. The following categories will be scored to create an overall total.• Application• Teacher recommendation• Try out performance• Informal interview

Try Out Routine Expectations:• Knowledge of Routine, to include proficiency

when performing • Showmanship and Poise (Smile, engage the

crowd, have fun!)• Overall Sharpness, and Posture• Precision Drill Moves, to include Pom Moves• Kicks, to include High Kicks• Flexibility

• Splits and Toe Touch Jumps will be recorded

• An individually created set of four 8 counts by each athlete.• Show your skills!

Practice and Try Out Dates!

•April 19, 20, 23 & 24 from 3:15 to 5:00 PM•Optional AM Practice April 20, 23 & 24 from 6:00 - 7:00 AM

•Try Outs! April 26th 3:00 PM

Maintaining Eligibility:

• GPA, Athletic code, and OSD Student handbook guidelines must be followed to maintain eligibility.

• Our team uses a demerit system to calculate lettering eligibility, and clearance for performances and team standing.

• All members begin with 20 points.• Drill Team Demerit Point Steps:• - 5 points = student conference with coach• - 10 points = student/parent contact• - 15 points = student/parent contact and suspension

from team (time determined by coaches).• -20 = Dismissed from the team for the remainder of

the season.

Maintaining Your Drill Team Points:• Attend and be punctual to ALL events (practices,

performances, community events, etc.)• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average at minimum at all

times.• Maintain athletic eligibility.

• Keep your physical up to date.• Abide by the OHS and WIAA athletic code.• Abide by the Olympia School District Student Handbook

Guidelines. • Abide by the Drill Team Constitution

• Maintain appropriate dress code as outlined by the OHS Drill Team Constitution.

• Maintain the integrity of the entire uniform.• Show a positive and supportive spirit at all times.

Tentative Practice Schedule:

•Monday & Wednesday•3:15 – 4:30 for routine focus

• Tuesday & Thursday•3:00 – 5:00 for routine focus and conditioning

*Be advised: Due to budget adjustments at the district level, the practice schedule is subject to change.

Practice Participation Eligibility:• Athletes may only attend practice if they have attended an

entire school day.• Exceptions to the all day rule are excused medical absences with a

note from the medical provider:• http://

olympia.osd.wednet.edu/activities/sports/athletic_attendance_policy • Schedule ALL nail, hair, tanning, birthday parties, vacations, etc.

around the existing OHS Drill schedule available on Google Calendar.

• Athletes are expected to attend ALL practices, performances, community events, etc. This includes AM practices, and practices with other organizations to accommodate a performance (i.e. practice with the band, practice with CHS for Spaghetti Bowl etc.)

• Expect demerit points if a practice, performance or function is missed with out a medical excuse or if it is unexcused at the OHS attendance office.

Performance Eligibility:• Show up to the performance on time, ready to

perform. • This means the uniform is on and complete, hair and

make-up are done.

• All parts of your uniform are on, clean, and in tact.• Attend at least three of the four practices prior to a

performance. The one absence must be excused by either a medical note, or a full day excused absence from the OHS Attendance office.

• Drill Team points are calculated and approved by your coaches for performance eligibility.

• GPA is at 2.0 or above.

Post Try Out Fun!• Deposits and Dues

• $200.00 uniform deposit due June 15th

• ASB Card $40.00, and Pay to Play $125.00 Due August 20th

• Uniform Fitting & Parent Meeting!• May 4th @ OHS 5:30 PM• ALL uniform pieces are the responsibility of the athlete. Athletes are

expected to replace any lost, or damaged piece.

• Late Spring Practices!• Tentative TBD

• Summer Camp!• UDA camp, July 28 – 31 @ UPS• $185.00 before tax, due by June 1st to Mrs. Carsly (Note: Camp is

optional.)

• Summer Practices!• Officially begins Wednesday, August 2st!• Hours of summer practice TBD

• Fund Raisers!

Fund Raiser Details:• Pancake Breakfasts at Applebee’s!

• June 9th

• July 7th

• August 11th• Applebee’s Dine to Donate

• Every third Tuesday! Bring your flyer!• Hangin’ With The Girls (date TBD – Winter Season)• Tentative:

• Car Washes With Kohl’s!• June 16th

• July 14th

• August 18th

• Ramblin’ Jack’s Dinner Out!• May 8th

• Red Robin Dinner Out!• May• September

• LimeBerry!• June• July • August• September

Uniform Expenses:• Top: $114.45• Skirt: $68.95• Spanks: $19.95 (approx. New spanks have yet to be selected.)• Tights X 2: $20.00 (for both pair)• Socks X 2: $10.00 (for both pair)• T-Shirts X 3: $30.00 (for all three)• Shorts: $17.00 (If we choose to get them.)• Warm Ups: $40 - $80 (dependent on just pants, or pants and

jacket)• Shoes: $80.00 - $100.00 (dependent on final style decision)• Gloves: $6.95• Hair Bows: $9.95 (two recommended)• Poms: 39.50• Duffle Bag: $25.00• Total cost for new members: $500.00 - $560.00

Uniform Expenses for Returning Members:• Spanks: $19.95• Shoes: $80.00 - $100.00 *• Socks X 2: $10.00 (total for both pair)• Tights X 2: $20.00 (total for both pair)• T-Shirts X 3: $30.00 (total for all three)• Shorts: $17.00 (If we choose to get them.)• Warm Ups: $40.00 – $80.00 (depending on

whether we get the top and pants.)• Total: $150.00 - $250.00

* Returning members may use last years white performance shoes.

How Can Parents Get Involved?• Carpool to off site events! And coordinate carpools!• Assist with approved fundraisers!• Assist with special events (bonding)!• Chaperone off site activities!• Coordinate practice spaces for additional off site

practice opportunities!• Participate and/or be willing to coordinate phone

trees and bulk emailing!• Facilitate and organize team functions (i.e. End of

Seasons Banquet)• Donate snacks, water or other healthy treats for

performances!

Contact Information for Tosha Vay and Chelsea Peterson:

OHSDrillCoachesToshaChelsea@gmail.comThis Power Point and athletic paperwork can be

downloaded at:hulk.osd.wednet.edu/~ohsdrill/

Thank you for your attendance tonight! We appreciate your

dedication and commitment!

See you at Try Outs!