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Grand Canyon University

2017-2018 Dance Team Tryouts

Please read this packet thoroughly. If you have any questions about the GCU Dance Team or tryouts requirements not answered in this packet,

please contact Head Coach Jacque Genung-Koch jacque.genung-koch@gcu.edu

Program Overview � Mission � Objectives � Description of Team � Requirements � Time Commitment & Expectations � Benefits

GCU Dancers Tryouts

� Check-List & Packet Submission information � Description of Required Materials � Tryout Dance & Skills Requirements � Anticipated Tryout Schedule � Required Tryout Attire � GCU Campus Map � Sample Interview Questions � General Tryout Information & FAQ � Club Sports Athletic Training Forms � Waiver and Release from Liability � Tryout Acknowledgement & Acceptance

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Mission

The mission of the Grand Canyon University Dance Team is to support, promote, and represent Grand Canyon University through proper promotion of school spirit, pride, tradition, and student involvement.

Objectives

• Support and perform at multiple GCU Athletics teams’ games and matches.

• Support University Relations by attending and promoting various events on campus and within the community.

• Display appropriate collegiate level of dance skills, technique, and rallying, and reinforce those concepts during games and performances.

• Demonstrate qualities of commitment, discipline and responsibility, as well as serve as exceptional representatives and ambassadors of Grand Canyon University, the GCU Spirit Program and the GCU Dance Team.

Description of Team

• Dance performance team that incorporates a variety of Jazz, Hip Hop, and Pom movement styles

• GCU Athletic team under the supervision of GCU University Relations & Campus Events

• ONE dance team consisting of two squads; performing together and/or separately contingent on situation.

• As our men’s basketball is our highest profile and televised sport; there is a demand for our most entertaining and engaging dancers to perform at these events. Purple and White squad selection will be determined by experience, spirited rallying skills, dance performance ability, as well as attitude, grades and overall performance in all team aspects. Both squads are held to the same high level of technical ability, and will participate equally in appearances, promotions, clinics, community outreach, and other sporting events. Members from either squad may audition for participation in Nationals if applicable. Squad selection will happen in late August, and is subject to adjustment all season as the coach sees fit.

Benefits

• Scholarships available to all team members.

• Nike gear and custom designed uniforms and practice attire provided by GCU.

• Opportunity to perform at GCU Athletics including nationally televised men’s and women’s basketball games in GCU arena & affiliation with an NCAA Division I athletic program.

• Use of GCU’s athletic weight room, athletic training facilities/staff, & nutrition support.

• Possible attendance at UDA & USA College dance camps.

• Possible travel for NCAA athletic tournaments and championship games.

• Possible opportunity to compete in UDA or USA national collegiate dance competitions.

• Opportunities for professional development and networking within University partnerships.

• A solid network that fosters personal purpose and growth from the challenge of a dynamic Christian dedicated team.

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Requirements – All Mandatory

• Must be accepted and enrolled as a fulltime student in a traditional ground-based academic program at GCU prior to tryouts.

• Must have a current physical (within past 6 months) and carry medical insurance in order to tryout.

• Each semester, must be enrolled as a full-time student at Grand Canyon University (12 credits per semester). Must have and maintain a 2.0 GPA to be eligible for scholarship and maintain a C (75%) or above grades in all classes order to participate per bi-weekly grade checks.

• Must be available to attend listed summer practices, work-outs, and dance camps.

• Must be able to commit to an average of 20+ hours per week during the season for practice, work-outs, games, events and various functions.

• Must show an understanding of responsibility regarding maintaining health and wellness, nutrition, safety, and injury prevention – utilizing our athletic trainer to maintain full health & functionality.

• Must abide by all rules and regulations set by NCAA Division I (National Collegiate Athletic Association) and the Western Athletic Conference which GCU athletics falls under as they pertain to collegiate dance teams.

• Must abide by all athletic policies & guidelines, including drug & tobacco policies, random drug testing, required GPA of 2.0 for eligibility, medical insurance coverage and behavioral conduct standards as they pertain to the cheerleading/dance team program.

• Must be a mature adult, with a positive attitude where you are willing to learn, accept constructive criticism and be a team player.

• Must possess a strong dedication to academic excellence and show commitment to being a servant leader.

• Must show ultimate acceptance of the above dance team mission statement.

• Financial Obligations:

� A $150 non-refundable Camp Fee will be due upon making the team on April 9th.

� An additional $150 Team Fee will be due August 1, 2017.

� Dance team members are required to purchase certain personal items including dance shoes and undergarments.

� Our Eastbay Online Shop will go live the week after tryouts. The Shop is where you will purchase Nike items to use throughout the year at discounted prices. Some items will be mandatory for you to purchase for team use, but several items will be available to purchase at your discretion. The Dance Team Eastbay Online Shop URL will be provided at tryouts.

� Dancers selected to participate in Nationals competition may be required to purchase additional costuming attire.

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Time Commitments & Expectations – All Mandatory

• Attend summer work-outs/dance classes OR follow set home work-out/dance technique regime if you live outside the Phoenix area or when you travel outside the Phoenix area.

• Attend New Student Orientations if in Phoenix area during given dates.

• Attend Summer Practice June 21-23.

• Move in to GCU Student Housing – July 31.

• Attend GCU Dance Team Pre-camp – August 1-9.

• Attend UDA Collegiate Dance Camp in California OR Attend GCU Dance Team Home Camp – August 9-13. (Dancers attending UDA camp may be announced as late as pre-camp. Dancers not attending UDA camp will attend GCU Dance Team Home Camp rehearsal at GCU during this time.)

• Attend GCU Team Week – August 14-20

• GCU Welcome Week activities - August 22-27; school & regular practice schedule starts August 28.

• Attend all season practices and strength/cardiovascular training starting at the beginning of fall semester & continuing through mid-April 2018. In general, a commitment of 20+ hours per week can be expected with practices, training, and performances. Anticipated practice schedule includes strength/cardio training 3 times per week, dance rehearsal 3 times per week, and required study hall hours. Exact dates & time will be announced at tryouts.

• Missed practices, games or events are NOT permitted, unless there is an emergency situation. Family vacation, work conflicts, etc. are not reasons for missing practice, games or events.

• Perform at home men’s and women’s basketball games, baseball games, other GCU athletic events, and select university & community events. Be available for all games that might be scheduled over Thanksgiving, Christmas & Spring Break. NOTE: GCU traditionally has games the day before or after Thanksgiving, as well as during Christmas & Spring Break. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THESE GAMES. It’s a great time for team members’ families who live outside of Phoenix to come enjoy the holidays in the sun!

• Must be a responsible adult and treat dance team commitments like a job where you are accountable, timely and disciplined. Must possess excellent time management skills.

• Able to schedule priorities with academics first, then dance team…nothing in between.

• Have a mature & positive attitude. Be honest, respectful & dependable.

• Must exhibit appropriate personal conduct, on and off the performance floor. It is critical that the GCU Dancers are a positive reflection of GCU and align with the 4 pillars upon which GCU was founded: Academic Advancement, Christian Camaraderie, Extra Curricular Excellence and Wellness & Well-Being.

• Must be willing to learn, accept instruction from coaches & captains, respect all decisions of coaches & captains and respect the integrity of the program.

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2017 DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS CHECKLIST _____Complete the online GCU Dancers Application by March 25th found at www.gcudancecamps.com

_____$25 NON-REFUNDABLE tryout fee at www.gcudancecamps.com; $3.00 service fees may apply

_____Mail the Tryout Packet: • Printed on regular, WHITE printer paper • Packet may be loose leaf or paperclip together; please do not submit in any other binding. • Postmarked NO LATER THAN Saturday, March 25th • Packets may be hand delivered at Dance Team Prep clinics on March 18th or April 1st for

dancers ATTENDING the Prep Clinic Packet must be submitted in the following order:

_____Tryout Acknowledgement & Acceptance – Page 17

_____Waiver and Release from Liability – Page 16

_____8x10 Headshot photo – requirements on Page 6

_____Dance Action photo – requirements on Page 6

_____Dance Résumé – requirements on Page 6

_____2 Letters of Recommendation by coaches/dance instructors – requirements on Page 6

_____Copy of GCU Acceptance Letter – requirements on Page 6

_____Club Sports Medicine Forms:

_____Potential Student Athlete Pre-Participation Form – Page 13

_____Release Agreement – Page 14

_____Completed Physical Examination Form – Page 15

_____Copy of front & back of Primary Insurance Card – requirements on Page 6

ALL PAPERWORK & FEES LISTED ABOVE MUST BE PPOOSSTTMMAARRKKEEDD NO LATER THAN SATURDAY, MARCH 25 OR HHAANNDD DDEELLIIVVEERREEDD AT THE DANCE TEAM PREP CLINICS ON SATURDAY,

MARCH 18th or APRIL 1st. Mail to: Grand Canyon University ATTN: Jacque Genung-Koch, Head Dance Team Coach Cypress Hall, Room 108 3300 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85017

LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

Prepare for the Dance Tryouts on April 7th-9th:

_____Arrange travel and accommodations if from out-of-town – see page 12 for hotel information

_____Learn Audition Material - a link with video of choreography will be emailed to you by April 3rd

_____Choreograph Solo - requirements on Page 7

_____Prepare dance technique skills, audition attire, interview responses – see lists on Pages 7, 9, & 11

_____Prepare for Strength & Conditioning evaluations – see list on Page 7

_____Recommended: Attend GCU Prep Clinics – see details on Page 12

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DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED TRYOUT MATERIALS

Online Application Please complete the online GCU Dancers tryout application found at http://www.gcudancecamps.com NO LATER THAN March 25th – includes a $25.00 NON-REFUNDABLE tryout fee (plus service fee).

Headshot Photo Please submit a COLOR 8x10 standard headshot photo. Please reference our team roster bio headshots as an example. Photos should be recent, and display your current hair color/length/style. Be sure you’re your headshot LOOKS LIKE YOU as you will look at the audition. Photos will not be returned. Also keep in mind that your look at tryouts is what will be expected of you to maintain for the year. All changes are subject to approval by the spirit program staff.

Dance Action Photo Please submit a 4x6 or 5x7 dance action shot photo. Photos must be recent, and representative of your personal dance style. Be sure you’re your action shot LOOKS LIKE YOU as you will look at the audition; you must be recognizable to the judging panel in the photo. Photos will not be returned.

Dance Résumé Please submit a one-page, current dance resume highlighting your dance performance experience and dance training. Résumé should be organized, professional, and clean.

Two Letters of Recommendation Recommendations should be from current coach or dance instructor. If this is not possible, a

previous coach or instructor will be accepted. We will not accept letters from friends or family. Letters of recommendation must be SIGNED and SEALED, and should include ALL of the following: • Role they had in your life and duration of your relationship with them • Evaluation of your abilities, character, and contributions; specific examples of strengths • Summary that explains why they would recommend you for the GCU Dance Team • Contact information for further reference

GCU Acceptance Letter Please submit a copy of your GCU Acceptance Letter. If you have not received your acceptance letter, your enrollment counselor may email your status, and you may include this email with your tryout packet. If you are a current GCU student, please submit documentation of your present status.

Club Sports Medicine Forms

• Physical - All candidates are required to have a current physical (completed within the past 6 months) in order to tryout. If you have a current physical, provide a copy of the physical. You will still need to complete the other forms. If you do not have a current physical, please use our form. Student-Athlete Physical Examination - This must be completed and signed by a physician. You must also sign the bottom of this form. If you are providing a copy of your current physical (completed within the past 6 months), this is the form you are replacing with your current physical.

• Medical Insurance Card - All candidates are required to carry current medical insurance coverage. Please submit a legible copy of both the front and back of the card. The card is needed in case of an emergency situation or to set up appointments with the team physicians.

• Release Agreement - Please read the information prior to signing. If you are not yet 18 years of age, please be sure that your parent/guardian also reads all Club Sports Medicine Forms includes their signature.

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DANCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS FOR TRYOUTS

• Pom Routine, Jazz Routine, & Hip Hop Routine – a link with video of choreography will be emailed to applicants who have submitted all required materials. This link will be sent by April 3rd. Please have routines ready for performance at the tryout.

• Technical skills required for demonstration at the tryout will include*: o Turns:

� Quadruple parallel pirouette � À la seconde turns; including quarter turns & switching/changing spots � Double Right leg-hold turn

o Leaps: � Turning disc � Side, center and switch leaps

o Inversions: � Aerial � Front Walkover � Headspring � Kip Up

o Flexibility & high range of mobility in leg extension and back. *Skills may be incorporated into choreography, or may be asked to perform separately.

• Applicant Prepared Solo Choreography – Requirements for solo:

o Must be of Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Hip Hop, or Pom style o Must be 1 minute in length o Must be your own choreography o Accompaniment must be on mp3 player to plug into sound system o You may be asked to perform this choreography multiple times

• Outstanding dance performance, school spirited rallying, and entertaining freestyle ability

• Strength & Conditioning: o Timed Plank o One Minute Squats

o One Minute Push-ups o Beep Test

If you have any questions on the above technical skills or strength & conditioning assessments, please attend our Tryout Prep Clinics! We will review the scoring rubric for each of the skills, and demonstrate proper performance of the athletic assessments.

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ANTICIPATED TRYOUT SCHEDULE

Friday, April 7 @ 3:30 -10:00 PM, Lopes Performance Center Studio (see map on page 10)

• 3:30-4:00pm Check-In & warm-up/stretch on own

• Across floor

• FIRST CUT – announced live

• Strength & conditioning evaluations

• Dance routine audition

• SECOND CUT – announced Live

• Review dance team policy & procedures

• Review dance & skills material for Day 2

Saturday, April 8 @ 8:30AM – 10:00 PM, Lopes Performance Center Studio (see map on page 10) • 8:30-9:00am Check-In

• Interview panel – Please dress in professional attire; see page 10 for sample questions

• Change into dance attire & warm-up/stretch on own

• Rallying and crowd appeal

• THIRD CUT – announced live

• Dance routine audition

• FOURTH CUT – announced Live

• Solo audition

• FINAL CUT – YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL BY MIDNIGHT WITH YOUR RESULTS

Sunday, April 9 @ 9:00AM – 4:00 PM, Lopes Performance Center Studio (see map on page 10)

• First team dance practice

• Team building activities

• Uniform and practice/camp attire fitting

• $150.00 camp fee due

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REQUIRED TRYOUT ATTIRE Friday, April 7th

• Black spandex shorts

• Solid color, fitted tank top

• Athletic shoes for strength & conditioning evaluations

• Jazz shoes, hip hop shoes, and/or turners for dance audition

• Hair MUST be half up/half down (or similar for shorter hairstyles) for dance audition

• Make-up should be performance/collegiate game day ready

• Bottom-hole stud earrings only

• All visible tattoos covered Saturday, April 8th

Interviews

• Professional/business attire – modest dress or blouse and dress pants, professional footwear

Dance audition

• Black ankle length leggings

• Solid color, fitted tank top

• Jazz shoes, hip hop shoes, and/or turners for dance audition

• Hair MUST be worn DOWN, styled for performance and out of your face for dance audition

• Make-up should be performance/collegiate game day ready

• Bottom-hole stud earrings only

• All visible tattoos covered Solo audition

• You may wear attire appropriate for the style of your solo audition, or may remain in your audition attire from the first portion of the day. Please remember to maintain a collegiate look representative of a GCU Dancer.

Sunday, April 9th

• Solid black fitted top – no visible logos

• Solid black spandex shorts or leggings – no visible logos

• Solid black sports bra

• Hair MUST be worn down, styled for performance and out of your face

• Make-up should be performance/collegiate game day ready

• Single stud earrings only

• All visible tattoos covered

• Jazz shoes, hip hop shoes, and/or turners

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SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Our dancers must be a responsible adults. Tell us what qualities and actions you think define a responsible adult. Why do you feel this is important for our team?

2. How do you feel that the demands & expectations of dancers differ at the collegiate dance team level from that of the high school dance team/pom team or private studio level?

3. Tell us why you chose to attend GCU. How do you envision your college experience? How does dance team play a part in that?

4. You hear coaches and athletes talk about the importance of being a “team player.” What do you think it really means to be a team player? Why is this important for a college dance team?

5. Check your three strongest characteristics and/or the roles you assume in a team situation:

� Calm � Clarifier/Cleaner � Communicator � Competitive spirit � Conscientious � Creative � Decision-maker � Dedicated � Dependable � Disciplined

� Encourager � Flexible � Goal oriented � High energy � Humorous � Initiates activities � Initiates relationships � Kind � Leader � Listener

� Loyal � Motivator � Objective � Organized � Patient � Peacemaker � Self-motivated � Sincere � Task accomplisher

6. How do you plan to prioritize and manage your time as a full-time college student while keeping up with the commitments and demands of dance team?

7. Do you think that dancers are athletes? If so, what are specific ways you and our team can ensure all other athletic coaches, staff, fellow athletes and students see us that way?

8. Tell us how you think the dancer’s behavior can have a negative or positive impact on the program and/or the University. How do you feel your conduct & values will reflect upon this team?

9. Do you feel there is ever a time when you should question the direction of your coaches or captains? Please explain.

10. As a team, we highly value leadership abilities and qualities, and all members are expected to have vested leadership responsibilities within our team. What do you feel are your leadership strengths?

11. On our team, we also highly value the ability to go above and beyond, and to take initiation when others will not or cannot. Describe a time when you took initiation, or went above and beyond what was asked of you.

12. Besides dance, what are your other strengths, hobbies, skills, interests? What makes you a unique individual?

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GENERAL TRYOUT INFORMATION & FAQ

What should I bring to tryouts? Please bring water, snacks, & athletic/dance shoes; bring a layer to wear during talking/presentation portions of the tryout to keep muscles from cooling down; bring a sack lunch/dinner for the longer days.

How can I prepare for tryouts? Attend the AUDITON PREP CLINICS, presented by the GCU coaching staff and veteran team members. Dates and times are:

Saturday, March 18 @ 1-4 pm (Lopes Performance Center) Saturday, April 1 @ 1-4 pm (Lopes Performance Center)

The prep clinics are not mandatory, but an opportunity to practice & receive help from the GCU coaches and veteran team members with dance technique, various skills and combinations. Please visit http://www.gcudancecamps.com to register. Clinic cost is $25/session, & each session provides new dance material and details about the dance audition.

How many members will make the team? This number is contingent upon how many candidates tryout, the talent level, and is up to the discretion of the director and coaches each season. We anticipate taking around 28 athletes this year.

Do veteran dance team members have to tryout? Yes. We believe it is very important for everyone to tryout each year to avoid complacency. All returning athletes are required to re-audition each year, though they are exempt from the first cut on the first day.

Do you have a separate tryout for incoming freshmen or out-of-state students? No. There is only one live tryout opportunity for prospective dancers to audition for the team.

I am traveling from out of town. Where can I stay? Grand Canyon University Hotel 5115 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85017 Phone: 1-844-683-5428 Email: GCUHotel@gcu.edu Website: http://www.gcuhotel.com

Can I tryout by video? Video tryouts should only be requested by those who simply have no way to attend the live tryouts on the tryout dates. Auditioning by video is not ideal – the judges cannot truly assess your abilities and performance in an adjudicated atmosphere, as compared to other candidates. If selected, video candidates will be placed on the team on a provisional basis and are required to attend the summer rehearsals for further consideration. If video audition is truly your only option, please contact Coach Jacque Genung-Koch at jacque.genung-koch@gcu.edu to discuss the requirements and expectations.

What is the exact scholarship amount? All team members are eligible to receive a scholarship upon making the team contingent on eligibility requirements and university cap. The exact amount varies each year and is based upon the program’s overall scholarship budget, the number of team members and the number of veterans/rookies – the longer you are on the team, the potentially higher scholarship you receive. Each applicant’s exact amount is released in June. In addition, the scholarship is combined with any other GCU scholarship(s) the member may have, and is restricted to the following combination “cap” limits:

• Presidents Scholars in campus housing may receive up to $16,500 • All other scholars in campus housing may receive up to $14,000 • All other scholars living off campus may receive up to $11,500

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Potential Student Athlete Pre-Participation Form

Full Name (Print): ___________________________________________________ Date: _________________

Sport: ___________________ DOB: ____________ Age: ______ Current Year in School: ________________

Phone: ______________________ Email: ______________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Name (Print): _________________________ Emergency Contact #: ________________

Health History 1. Have you been hospitalized, seen a physician, or had a major Illness or injury since last year’s pre-participation physical? Y / N 2. Have you recently had a surgery or are you currently ill or injured in any way? Y / N 3. Have you or anyone in your family been diagnosed with a heart condition? Y / N 4. Are you currently taking any prescribed/over the counter medications or supplements? Y / N 5. Do you currently have or have you previously had any general health concerns that you would like to discuss with a GCU Club sports medicine staff member? Y / N 6. Have you been tested to determine whether you are sickle cell trait positive? Y / N 7. Has anyone in your family ever been diagnosed as sickle cell trait positive? Y / N Explain all “YES” answers here: I hereby state that, to the best of my knowledge, my answers to the above questions are correct. I hereby authorize the athletic trainers at Grand Canyon University, who are under the direction and guidance of the Grand Canyon University Team Physicians, to render care to my son/daughter or myself, any preventive, first aid, emergency treatment or hospitalization that they deem reasonably necessary to the health and well-being of the student-athlete. Print Full Name: _____________________________________________ Signature of Athlete: ________________________________________ Date: _______________ Signature of Parent/Guardian: ________________________________ Date: _______________ (If participant is under 18)

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Release Agreement

I, the undersigned, do hereby acknowledge and understand that participation in this event may expose me to the risk of property damage and bodily or personal injury including, but not limited to, broken bones, sprains, strains, concussions, as well as other risks that may not be foreseeable.

I acknowledge and assume any such risk to my personal health should I use the Grand Canyon University Club Sports facilities and its equipment with or without supervision. In addition, I acknowledge that I have had a complete physical within the last six (6) months or six (6) months prior to my last season and am able to participate in this workout.

In exchange for the Grand Canyon University Club Sports granting me access to the facilities, I hereby release and forever discharge Grand Canyon University, Grand Canyon University Club Sports, their members individually and their officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, demands, rights and courses of action of whatever kind, arising from or by reason of any personal injury or property damage, or the consequences thereof, resulting from or in any way connected with my voluntary choice to access the Grand Canyon University Club Sports facilities.

I further covenant and agree that for the consideration stated above I will not sue Grand Canyon University, its officers, agents, or employees for any claim for damages arising or growing out of my voluntary choice to access the Grand Canyon University Club Sports facilities.

I understand that the acceptance of this Release, Waiver of Liability and Covenant Not to Sue by Grand Canyon University shall not constitute a waiver, in whole or in part, of sovereign immunity by said officers, agents and employees.

I have read and fully understand the contents of this agreement and execute same as my own voluntary act.

Participant Signature:_________________________________________ Date:__________________ Participant Name (printed):_____________________________________ Parent/guardian signature_____________________________________ Date__________________ (If participant is under 18 years of age) Parent/guardian printed name_______________________________

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2017 PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

TO BE COMPLETED BY PHYSICIAN

Name of Athlete Examined______________________________________________________________________________________________

Height_________ Weight_________ Pulse_________ Blood Pressure (1) _________ (2) _________ Visual Acuity (R) 20/______ (L) 20/_____

CLINICAL EXAM: Check each item in appropriate column. Elaborate as needed.

Nor Abn

_____________ H.E.E.N.T____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________ Pupil Size___________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________ Skin________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________ Heart________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________ Lungs_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________ Abdomen____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________ Hernia and Genitalia (males) _____________________________________________________________________________

_____________ Neurological__________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________ Spinal Column (scoliosis, etc.)____________________________________________________________________________

_____________ Upper Extremities_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________ Lower Extremities_____________________________________________________________________________________

COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ RESTRICTIONS: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Physician (PLEASE PRINT)

Physician’s Signature Date

Physician’s Address Phone Number

I agree that the information on this sheet is accurate to my knowledge and have asked questions regarding my health and understand and will

follow recommendations and restrictions as described above.

Student-Athlete Signature Date

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GCU DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS WAIVER AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY

I recognize and expressly agree that participating in any sport or activity associated with athletics is an inherently dangerous activity. Further, I recognize that certain safety precautions must be followed, yet even strict adherence to those procedures does not guarantee nor does Grand Canyon University guarantee Participant’s Safety.

Waiver and Release from Liability: In consideration of permission to use, today and on all future dates, the property, facilities, staff, equipment and services of GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY. I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue The Grand Canyon University, its directors, officers, employees and agents from liability from any and all claims including the negligence of Grand Canyon University, resulting in personal injury, accidents or illnesses (including death), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participating in activities, classes, observation, and use of facilities, premises, or equipment.

Assumption of Risks: Physical activity, by its very nature, carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY has facilities for and provides for activities such as weight lifting, running, aerobic activities, classes and sporting activities. Some of these involve strenuous exertions of strength using various muscle groups, some involve quick movements involving speed and change of directions, and others involve sustained physical activity which places stress on the cardiovascular system.

The specific risk vary from one activity to another, but the risks range from 1) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains to 2) major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, heart attacks, and concussions to 3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death.

I have read the previous paragraphs and I know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in the activities made possible by GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY. I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks.

Publicity: I understand that on occasion, GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY takes photographs or makes audio or video tape recording of children and/or adults involved in camp activities. Such photographs and audio/visual recordings may be used in the Grand Canyon university publications, promotional materials and pertinent website. I understand that such contemplated photos will have no addresses or identifications of any sort on such photos and are considered the property of Grand Canyon University and may not be sold or reused. I agree to the use of any such audio or visual recording to be used, distributed as administrators of Grand Canyon University see fit. This consent includes but is not limited to: photographs videotape, and audio recordings

Indemnification and Hold harmless: I also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD Grand Canyon University and its Board of Directors, HARMLESS from any all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees brought as a result of my involvement at Grand Canyon University, and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.

Severability: The undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of Arizona and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

Acknowledgement of Understanding: I have read this Waiver and Release of Liability and fully understand in terms, and understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.

____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Printed Name of Participant Printed Name of Guardian (if participant is under 18) X ________________________________/__________ X _____________________________/___________ Signature of Participant / Date Signature of Guardian (if participant is under 18) / Date

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GCU DANCERS TRYOUT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & ACCEPTANCE

I have carefully read and understand all content of the Grand Canyon University 2017-2018 Dancers Tryout Packet.

I certify that my information in this packet is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I understand and accept the judging panel’s decision for the 2017-2018 GCU Dance Team as final.

I agree that should I be selected for the 2017-2018 GCU Dance Team I will commit and fulfill all requirements of GCU Dancers. I also agree that if I am selected for the 2017-2018 GCU Dance Team and do not fulfill all requirements, I will be responsible for reimbursing the program for any financial loss, including the cost of camp, travel expenses, and apparel.

I, ________________________________________, agree to the conditions stated above. Printed Name _________________________________________ _______________________________ Signature of Applicant Date

_________________________________________ Signature of Guardian (if candidate is under 18)

_________________________________________ _______________________________ Print Name Date