Dear Cheerleading Candidate,

Hello and thank you for showing interest in the Walnut Hills High School and Jr.

High Cheerleading Squad. We are very excited about the opportunity to meet all of you

and share our enthusiasm for the sport of cheerleading. It is very important that you and

your parent/guardian read and complete all material in this packet and bring completed

forms with you to the First Day of Clinic – April 10th

, 2017. A check list is also

provided on the next page for your reference for paperwork that is required. Please note if

all items are not received on April 10th

(unless previous arrangements have been made

with parent/guardian and coach), a candidate will NOT be able to participate in clinics

nor tryout.

Tryouts will be held Monday, April 10th

through Thursday, April 13th

(Clinic

Dates) 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with actual tryouts held Friday April 14th

beginning at 5:00

pm. Students who make the squad will receive an email no later than Monday morning

and a complete list of all teams will be posted near the athletic office after 10:00 am on

Monday. There will be a MANDATORY fitting for uniforms/spirit wear on Thursday

April 26 at 6:00 pm, followed by our mandatory parent meeting for all squads at 7:00 pm

Cheerleading is a very demanding sport that requires commitment on the field

during the game, and off the field amongst peers, family, and friends. As a Walnut Hills

Cheerleader you will be required to show excellent sportsmanship, eagle pride, and

always excel academically.

Jr High: Students must have a minimum of a 2.0 G.P.A. and are allowed one

failing third quarter grade in order to be eligible for tryouts. Once making the team, to

remain eligible, students must pass 5 classes in the immediately preceding grading period

(students must get a D or better in 5 classes in the most recently completed quarter, PE

DOES count toward those 5 classes).

High School: Students must have a minimum of a 2.0 G.P.A. and are allowed one

failing third quarter grade in order to be eligible for tryouts. Once making the team, to

remain eligible, students must pass 5 credit hours in the immediately preceding grading

period (PE does NOT count toward credit hours).

We are looking forward to seeing you at tryouts. Please begin stretching, tumbling

and getting into shape now! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact a coach.

Good Luck!!

WHHS Cheerleading Coaches

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Try Out Checklist 2017-2018 Cheerleading application

Copy of report card with 3rd quarter grades – (only if you are not a

current WHHS student) grades will be checked by academic advisor

Cheerleader Responsibilities (all spaces initialed)

Parent Responsibilities (all spaces initialed)

Cheerleader and Parent Commitment (signed by both parties)

Medical Information Sheet (all fields completed – including insurance)

OHSAA physical – must be received by clinic date in order to tryout.

Form can be found on Walnut Hills Website – if there is a physical on-file from another WHHS sport, please bring a note from the athletic

department with the date your physical was completed

2 Teacher Recommendations – due April 13th (pages 13 and 14)

o Do not wait until the last minute to have teacher complete these

o Must be returned stapled together or in a sealed envelope

Pages marked with a (pages 7 – 12) in the bottom right hand corner

must be turned in to a coach by Saturday, April 9th

Jr. High School Coaches Contact Info:

Ciara Wilkinson Candiss Phillips

Head Junior High Coach Assistant Jr. High Coach

wilkintc@gmail.com c_phil09@yahoo.com

513-265-9483 513-306-3155

High School Coaches Contact Info:

E’Lyse Hill Britni Tudor Michele Plummer

Head Cheer Coach/Varsity Junior Varsity Coach Freshman Coach

coachelyse@live.com jvcoachbritni@gmail.com michelewhhs@gmail.com

513-545-5363 513-253-3553 513-332-8628

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Try Out information 2017-2018

Mandatory Clinic Dates: April 10th - 13th 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Jr. High School Gym (1501 Blair Ave)

Tryout: April 14th beginning at 5:00 p.m. Jr. High School Gym ** Candidates must stay for the duration of each clinic day**

RESULTS ARE FINAL!!!!! NO EXCEPTIONS

NO GUM, FOOD OR SODA/POP…ONLY WATER AND OR

GATORADE/POWERADE. NO jewelry of any kind allowed (NO STUD EARRINGS, RINGS, NECKLACES ETC.)

Phones are to be turned OFF or on SILENT before coming into the gym

and are NOT allowed to be used during clinics or tryouts. Phones may be used to record material taught at the end of clinics each day.

Cheerleading consists of two seasons (Basketball and Football).

Competition is optional and will be separate.

Each student will receive a head shot with their tryout number for tryout selections (pictures will be deleted immediately after tryouts and team selections). Candidates will be randomly placed in tryout groups

Tryouts will be videotaped for coaches viewing only. Once selections are made videos will be deleted.

Clinics and tryouts are CLOSED. Only coaches and current senior cheerleaders teaching material are allowed. NO EXCEPTION

If you earn a position on one of the cheer squads, you are expected to accept the position. If you forfeit the position you will not be able to tryout the following year.

FORMER EAGLE CHEERLEADER: All former Eagle cheerleaders must

tryout, and are expected to do the same as the other applicants. No one has a guaranteed spot. If you have a forwarded balance, AND/OR unfulfilled parent commitment(s) from the previous year, you will be ineligible to try out.

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Try Out information 2017-2018 What to wear?

NO “EAGLE CHEER” APPAREL ALLOWED Clinic: Cheer/tennis shoes, shorts, t-shirt, hair in pony tail off shoulders. Tryouts: Plain white t-shirt, navy or black colored shorts, cheer/tennis

shoes, hair in pony tail off shoulders. Make-up should be natural. Bows are optional.

Candidates will be asked to leave if they are not wearing proper attire. How will I be scored?

Scores will be computed for candidates based upon the following areas: Academics: Teacher Evaluations and Grades Clinic Material: Chants, Cheer, Dance, Jumps Confidence/Enthusiasm, Motions, Rhythm, Voice, Tumbling (Required: Cartwheel, and Round-off)

Cuts: There will be two rounds of cuts. The 1st round of cuts will take place after clinics on Tuesday by observation of coaches. Those who advance to the next round will be listed, by their tryout number, outside of the athletic office before 10:00 a.m Wednesday morning.

NO MAKE-UP TRYOUTS unless arrangements have been made with

coaches prior to tryouts.

COACHES WILL HAVE FINAL DECISION OF TEAMS. TEAMS WILL NOT BE CHANGED.

Important Dates:

Clinics and Tryouts : April 10th - 14th 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Jr. High Gym

Parent/ Cheerleader Meeting & Fitting: April 26th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Course Monitors for Flying Pig Marathon May 1st– 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Conditioning: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday starting in May

Zumba Fundraiser: Date and Time TBD Summer Practices Begin: June 6th (Tues, Thurs, Fri 5pm to 7pm)

Vacation break will be July 22nd – August 7th

Junior High AmeriCheer Camp: June 26th – 28th (Loveland High School)

Over-night UCA Cheer Camp: July 10th – 13th (Great Wolf Lodge)

Kiddie Camp: July 20th – 21st 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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Try Out information 2017-2018

Jr. High School Squad Makeup

There will be two squads for the Junior High Cheer

Program. Teams will either be determined based on grade

level or scores.

Football

Both squads will cheer at home and away games. Transportation will be

provided to away games. Please note that there may be games that

transportation is not available and a coach will notify parents.

Both squads will also have the opportunity to cheer with Varsity at the first

home game, and homecoming night.

Basketball

Both squads will cheer at all HOME games, and any season tournaments. Due to

OHSAA regulations, only 8 cheerleaders are allowed on the court at a time.

Coaches will make a rotating schedule for games. Before the season begins any

excused schedule conflicts must be submitted to coaches (date will be given

later). AFTER the schedule is sent, it will be their responsibility to find a

replacement, or will be unexcused.

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Try Out information 2017-2018

High School Squad Makeup

FRESHMEN: 9TH gr. JUNIOR VARSITY: 9th-11th gr. VARSITY: 10th-12th gr

Seniors are NOT allowed to cheer Junior Varsity.

IMPORTANT: The coaches reserve the right to NOT take the maximum number for

each squad as well as have an open tryout for transfer students at any time.

Football

Squads will consist of no more than 14 cheerleaders.

Freshmen and Junior Varsity will have opportunities to cheer with Varsity at the

first home game and homecoming night. Please note Freshmen and Junior

Varsity may be invited to cheer at additional Varsity home games.

Transportation is not provided for JV and Freshmen squads due to games being

on Saturdays.

Basketball

Due to OHSAA regulations, only 8 cheerleaders are allowed on the court at a

time. Coaches will make a rotating schedule for games. Before the season begins

any excused schedule conflicts must be submitted to coaches (date will be given

later). AFTER the schedule is sent, it will be their responsibility to find a

replacement, or the game will be unexcused.

Competition

Coaches will observe candidates during tryouts and during the summer season

for selection of our competition squad. In order to be considered for the

competition squad, cheerleaders must have a standing back handspring.

Competition practices and cost will be separate from sideline cheer.

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Financial obligations 2017-2018

(High school cheerleading squad)

Below you will find a pricing list for the season. Please note the total price is

for the entire season (April/May 2017 to March 2018), these prices are

estimated and are the max for each category. To offset costs, fundraising

will be offered and will go toward individual accounts and the cheer

program.

Mandatory UCA Summer Cheer Camp $380.00

(4 Days, 3 Nights Lodging, Meals)

Spirit/Practice Wear: $180.00 (includes some form of l/s top or pant)

Mandatory Pay-To-Play: TBD (Pay to Play will be paid at one time

to cover both seasons and will include the fee for final forms)

Cheer Accessories: $115.00 / Returning $20.00

(Bag*, Game Day Bow, Cheer Brief*, Liner*, Poms*)

Warm-Up: $70.00 *

Cheerleading Shoes (will receive two pair): $125.00

Tumbling two sessions (summer and fall) - $180 ($90 each session)

paid to Midwest

(Total Price does not include Pay to Play) - Returning Cheerleaders do not need to purchase items with (*), but may purchase

if they need to replace

Total New Cheerleader: $1050

Total Returning Cheerleader: $885

Competition Squad Fee (separate cost): $300 (Choreography, Music,

Practice Space, Comp Bow, Comp Jacket or Bag & Comp Shoe) A mandatory non-refundable deposit of $250 (1/3 of camp, and side line shoes) will

be due on April 26h at the parent meeting. Failure to turn in deposit w/out

notification will result in an additional $10 late fee, and possible removal.

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Financial obligations 2017-2018 (Jr. High school cheerleading squad)

Below you will find a pricing list for cheer. Please note the total price is for

the entire season (June 2016 to March 2017), these prices are estimated and

are the max for each category. To offset costs fundraising will be offered

and will go toward individual accounts, items for pep rallies, homecoming,

music for routines, end of year banquet, etc.

Cheer Accessories: $100.00

Returning: $20.00

(Bag*, Bow, Briefs*, Liners*, Poms*,)

Camp Clothes and Practice Wear: $100.00

Mandatory Pay-To-Play: TBD Pay to Play will be paid at one time to

cover both season and will include the fee for final forms

Warm Ups: $70.00*

Cheerleading Shoes (Will receive two pair) $120.00

Mandatory Summer Cheer Camp: $200.00

(3 days, Lunch included)

Winter camp: $25.00

8 Week Tumbling Session at MidWest: $90.00 per session

(Optional – High School will participate in 2 sessions – summer and fall)

New Eagle Cheerleader: $545 Returning Cheerleader: $395

(COST DOES NOT INCLUDE PAY TO PLAY or OPTIONAL TUMBLING)

A mandatory non-refundable deposit of $220 (1/2 of camp, and shoes) will be due on

April 26h at the parent meeting. Failure to turn in deposit w/out notification will

result in an additional $10 late fee, and possible removal.

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WHHS Jr. & High School Cheerleading Application 2017-2018

Circle which squad you are trying out for:

Varsity Junior Varsity Freshmen

Jr. High School No Preference

Interested in Competition Squad: Yes or No

NOTE: Seniors (current 11th grade) must circle Varsity Only.

All others: If your only choice is for Varsity and your scores are not high enough to

make the team, you will NOT be automatically placed on Junior Varsity/Freshmen.

Candidate Name: ____________________________________

Date of Birth: ____/____/______

Grade Level NEXT year: _______________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

City/State/Zip: _______________________________________

Cell Phone Number: ___________________________________

Cheerleader’s e-mail: __________________________________

Mother’s/Guardian Name: ___________________________ Cell #:_______________

Father’s/Guardian Name: ____________________________ Cell #: ______________

Parent e-mail: ________________________________________

Do you Have Any Allergies (Food, Medicine, etc: ________________________________

______________________________________________________________

List Any Previous Cheer Teams and/or gymnastic experience

_______________________________________________________________________-

_______________________________________________________________________

List other teams, clubs, activities or programs you plan to participate in during the 2017-

2018 Academic Year:

FOR COACH USE ONLY

Tryout #________

Team:

7TH

8TH

FR JV VAR

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WHHS Jr. & High School Cheerleading Responsibilities 2017-2018

Cheerleading requires a GREAT deal of time, commitment, and dedication.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

(Please initial by each statement)

______ I understand tryout results are final

______ I understand that WHHS Cheerleading is for two seasons (Football & Basketball)

______I will routinely check all cheer communication for all updates.

______I will maintain academic eligibility (WHHS/OHSAA guidelines) and seek help

from teachers, academic advisors and or tutors.

______ I will represent WHHS in a positive manner in action, dress, and overall conduct

(e.g. any time before, during and after school, social media, at events, in the community

etc., NO PDA).

______I will refrain from gossiping or any form of verbal or physical confrontation

(ZERO TOLERANCE FOR BULLYING).

______I will raise school spirit, maintain a positive attitude and remain coachable

throughout the seasons.

______ I will wear appropriate uniforms or outfits on specific days and scheduled events.

______I will be on time, attend all games, practices, and other events. I will take

responsibility for contacting a coach if I am going to be tardy or absent and I understand

it is NOT my parent/guardian’s responsibility.

______I will communicate in a positive manner with teammates, coaches, and staff.

______My phone will not be used during events, practices and games.

______I will have all my gear with me at all times in the cheer bag. If I do not I

understand I must sit out during the game and cheer my team on.

Please sign and date below to acknowledge you have read and agree to the terms above:

Cheerleader signature: _________________________________Date____________

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WHHS Jr. & High School Cheerleading Candidate Acknowledgment 2017-2018

Candidate:

I __________________________ have read and fully understand the responsibilities and

commitments as stated in this packet to tryout and become a Walnut Hills High School

Cheerleader. If elected, I promise to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coaches

and the athletic department of Walnut Hills. I promise to cooperate and follow instructions of not

only the cheerleading coaches, but staff, and parents.

I acknowledge that my participation on any team at Walnut Hills, including cheerleading,

requires that I am academically eligible at the time of participation (2.0 GPA during tryouts, 4th

Qtr grades determine Fall eligibility; and 2nd Qtr. grades determine Winter eligibility. I

acknowledge that there will be no refunds of any expenses after June 1st, even though I may

have made the team, paid for and gone to camp, and paid for equipment and supplies.

Jr High: Students must have a minimum of a 2.0 G.P.A. and are allowed one

failing third quarter grade in order to be eligible for tryouts. Once making the team, to

remain eligible students must pass 5 classes in the immediately preceding grading period

(students must get a D or better in 5 classes in the most recently completed quarter, PE

does NOT count toward those 5 classes).

High School: Students must have a minimum of a 2.0 G.P.A. and are allowed one

failing third quarter grade in order to be eligible for tryouts. Once making the team, to

remain eligible, students must pass 5 credit hours in the immediately preceding grading

period (PE does NOT count toward credit hours).

If I am placed on a squad, I acknowledge that the skills I perform at the time of tryouts are

expected to be performed throughout the season. If I fail to do so, with the exception of injury, I

understand it is at the coaches’ discretion to suspend or remove me from the squad.

Student Signature: _______________________________ Date: _____/_____/______

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WHHS Jr. & High School Cheerleading

Parent Responsibilities 2017-2018

WHHS Cheerleading program requires a GREAT deal of time, and commitment from not

only athletes but parents as well. Please read, and initial by each statement:

______ I understand results from tryouts are final

______I will encourage her/him to abide by the rules set forth by coaches 100%.

______I will attend parent meetings; if I am unable to attend I will notify my child’s

coach immediately and make arrangements to gather information from meeting.

______I will make payments and have forms turned in on time, if this is not possible I

will notify the coach immediately and make arrangements.

______ I will participate in two fundraisers during the season

______I will work two gate/concession stand shifts during the season (one football, one

basketball).

______I will check all communications (email, website, teamsnap) regularly for updates.

______I understand that all practices and camps are closed to parents (Except Team

Moms), and all decisions coaches make are final.

______I agree to notify the coach if my cheerleader is ill and they not able to contact

their coach themselves as soon as possible.

______ I will oversee the time management of my cheerleader (i.e. practice and game

schedules, homework completion, relaxation time, etc.).

______I will provide punctual transportation or make arrangements for my cheerleader

______ I will direct concerns about my cheerleader on an individual basis directly to their

specific coach first.

Please sign and date below to acknowledge you have read and agree to the terms above:

Cheerleaders Name: ___________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________ Date: _______

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WHHS Jr. & High School Cheerleading Permission and Acknowledgment 2017-2018

Parental Permission:

My child, __________________________ has my permission to tryout to become a cheerleader

at Walnut Hills School. I understand that he/she must abide by the rules and regulations set

forth by the coaches and the athletic department at Walnut Hills High School, and be present for

all practices, games and other events. I understand all costs involved as stated in the packet and

have fully read and understand the rules and regulations. I understand that the violation of any

of these rules may lead to temporary or permanent suspension from the squad. I understand

that consistently negative remarks, or acts in a manner that may jeopardize the name and

reputation of WHHS Cheer Program or Walnut Hills High School will be subjected to removal

with no refund.

I understand that all forms with a blue star must be completed, turned in by April 10th, and my

child must have a current physical on file by the first clinic date or he/she will not be allowed to

participate. I also understand that the results of the tryouts are FINAL. The coach has the option

to open tryouts at any time during the year to any Walnut Hills transfer student. I understand

that my child must attend all tryout sessions (unless arrangements have been made with

coaches ahead of time) in order to tryout. I understand that my daughter/son will be evaluated

by qualified coaches.

I acknowledge that my child's participation in the Walnut Hills Cheerleading Program, requires

that they be academically eligible at the time of participation (2.0 GPA during tryouts, 4th Qtr

grades determine Fall eligibility; and 2nd Qtr. grades determine Winter eligibility).

I acknowledge that there will be no refunds of any expenses after the first initial cheerleading

deposit, even though they may have made tryouts, paid for and gone to camp, and paid

for equipment and supplies

I understand by the very nature of the activity, cheerleading and gymnastics carry a risk of

physical injury. No matter how careful the participants and coaches are, how many spotters are

used, or what landing surface is used, the risk cannot be eliminated. I understand these risks and

will not hold Walnut Hills High School or any of its personnel responsible in the case of an

accident or injury at any time.

Parent Signature: _______________________________ Date ____/_____/______

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WHHS Jr. & High School Cheerleading

Medical Information Sheet 2017-2018

All fields must be complete

Candidate’s Name: _____________________________________________ Do you have any physical limitations? YES NO If yes, please list with explanation: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Doctor: _______________________________________ Phone #: _______________ Dentist: _______________________________________ Phone #:________________ Insurance Company: ____________________________ Policy #: _______________ Are you allergic to any medications? YES NO If yes, please list: ________________________________________________________________________ Are you currently taking any medications? YES NO

If yes, please list:

________________________________________________________________________

Are you currently being treated for any injuries? YES NO If yes, please list: ________________________________________________________________________

Have you had any surgeries? YES NO If yes, please list: ________________________________________________________________________

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Teacher Evaluation for Cheerleading Tryouts 2017-2018

In order for a WHHS student to tryout they must receive teacher evaluations. Not only do

cheerleaders have to excel with spirit they also must excel in academics. Teacher

evaluations count for a portion of each candidate’s score during tryouts. It is very

important to give the student an honest rating based on your knowledge of that individual

student and how you feel the student does in YOUR class or classes. Please be realistic as

well as fair. These evaluations will not be shared with the student. They will be

confidential and tallied by coaches.

Please complete this form, staple or seal it in an envelope and have the student return it

on or before April 11th.

Thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to

contact head coach E’Lyse Hill at coachelyse@live.com

Sincerely,

The Walnut Hills Cheer Coaches

Name of Applicant: ____________________________ Current Grade in Class: _______

Class Currently Teaching Student:

______________________________________

On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), please rate the student in each area below:

____ Behavior in class ____Displays leadership skills ____Relationship with peers

____Attitude toward authority ____Dependable/Reliable ____Attendance

Additional comments:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Teacher ____________________________________Date: ___/___/______

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Teacher Evaluation for Cheerleading Tryouts 2017-2018

In order for a WHHS student to tryout they must receive teacher evaluations. Not only do

cheerleaders have to excel with spirit they also must excel in academics. Teacher

evaluations count for a portion of each candidate’s score during tryouts. It is very

important to give the student an honest rating based on your knowledge of that individual

student and how you feel the student does in YOUR class or classes. Please be realistic as

well as fair. These evaluations will not be shared with the student. They will be

confidential and tallied by coaches.

Please complete this form, staple or seal it in an envelope and have the student return it

on or before April 11th.

Thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to

contact head coach E’Lyse Hill at coachelyse@live.com

Sincerely,

The Walnut Hills Cheer Coaches

Name of Applicant: ____________________________ Current Grade in Class: _______

Class Currently Teaching Student:

______________________________________

On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), please rate the student in each area below:

____ Behavior in class ____Displays leadership skills ____Relationship with peers

____Attitude toward authority ____Dependable/Reliable ____Attendance

Additional comments:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Teacher ____________________________________Date: ___/___/______