University of Illinois-Chicago Cheerleading Packet

2017 - 2018 Head Coach: Philip Carpio Email: UICCheerTeam@gmail.com Address: University of Illinois-Chicago

Flames Athletic Center Attn: Spirit Squad-Cheer 839 W. Roosevelt Rd Chicago, IL 60608

General Information

The University of Illinois-Chicago Cheer Team is dedicated to increasing the overall spirit of the campus community by performing and cheering at UIC sporting events, serving as ambassadors for the university, and being role models of leadership.

The mission of the UIC Cheer program is to be a leader in the cheer industry by setting the highest standard nationwide in leadership, cheer performance, sportsmanship, dedication, individual development, maturity and pride.

The UIC Spirit Program strives to support the athletic teams at UIC, encourage crowd participation, be positive role models, communicate and socialize with alumni and fans, and attract positive attention to the university.

The University of Illinois- Chicago cheer team is a representative of UIC and should display a positive and courteous manner at all times.

The cheer program is under the direction of the Spirit Coordinator and Head Coach.

Part of becoming a top program means effective crowd leadership! Performances and competition are only part of the commitment. Our top priority is to support our athletic teams. Each squad member is required to attend all assigned athletic events, understand the role of the spirit group at these events, plus lead and entertain the crowd. As spirit program team members, students can count on several things:

o Coach-to-athlete relationship o Working with talented, self-motivated, goal-oriented athletes o Guidance and support in achieving academic success o Training in an organized, established and fair program where there is a

strong emphasis on striving for excellence in all areas o Hard work, friendship and success

Flames Cheerleading Responsibilities

Flames Cheerleading is a major time commitment for both fall and spring semesters. The Cheerleading year begins in mid-June with practice once a month during summer, followed by UCA Collegiate Spirit Camp in August. The year does not end until mid-April, after tryouts, when the new team is chosen.

During the regular season, mandatory practices are held 2 days per week. Team members also have required study hall hours to complete each week. Fitness and extra practices may also be added as needed.

Cheerleaders must be full-time students, taking a minimum of 12 credit hours for undergraduate or nine hours for graduate students for the entire fall and spring semesters, and must maintain a 2.0 GPA.

The spirit team members are great ambassadors of the University and also the city of Chicago. The cheerleading team can be found participating in a variety of special appearances, alumni events, and throughout the community generating energy and excitement, as well as promoting school spirit and health.

All members will cheer for either men’s or women’s basketball, swim/dive meets, Soccer, Volleyball, and Baseball games.

o The team will be composed of three squads and will cheer for men’s and women’s home basketball games as well as soccer and volleyball games. A group of 12 will be assigned to any post-season travel we may participate in.Swim/Dive meets will be assigned smaller groups. This schedule will be distributed at the beginning of the season, but are subject to change at any time.

Flames Cheerleading Benefits

Opportunity for paid travel expenses to athletic events and games

Access to the athletic training room, athletic trainers, and university doctors (availability is dependent on schedule)

Access to counselors and nutritionists through the university

Priority registration

Cheerleaders will have the opportunity to register for classes with the athletes, who register before almost everyone else on campus.

Access to the athletic study hall

2 Tickets for all home basketball games

Full-size competition mat provided at every practice

There are many opportunities provided to help team members raise funds personally as well as for the program through the sale of spirit calendars and T-shirts.

Fundraising

There will be an elected group of athletes that will be in charge of organizing fundraisers. Fundraising plays a very large role in our program. Throughout the year we will participate in fundraising events to help offset the cost of nationals. Every squad member will have a fundraising goal; failure to meet that goal will result in being removed from the competition team.

Practice Schedule

Wednesday 6-9pm and Sunday 11-2pm

Rookie team members will need to arrive at 5:45 to roll out mats.

University of Illinois at Chicago

Cheerleading Program 2016-2017 Tryout Information

This packet includes information regarding the tryout process for the University of Illinois at Chicago Cheerleading Program. Specifically, you will find information regarding the Cheer Team guidelines and responsibilities, the live tryout procedure, and tryout information sheet. Please review this information thoroughly. Eligibility

To be eligible for the team, applicants MUST be enrolled in the University as a full time student with a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Every participant must bring a COPY of his or her current insurance card to both clinics and tryouts in order to participate. If you use Campus Care, you may print out a copy of your insurance card via the UIC website.

All Cheer Team applicants must submit a $25.00 tryout fee.

*CASH ONLY* Bring your cash to registration on April 14th 2017. Tryout Clinics

Clinics will be held Friday, April 14th-15th from 6:00- 9:00 p.m. on April 14th and 9-12pm and 1-4pm on April 15th. If participating in the live tryout, attendance at this clinic is mandatory. Here you will learn the UIC Fight Song, which will be evaluated during the Live Tryout on April 16th , 2017. This will also be your opportunity to finalize your stunt group for tryouts and practice any other skills. This is also a great opportunity to meet current UIC cheerleaders and meet the coaches before your tryout.

Live Tryouts

Live Tryouts will be held on April 16th, 2017 from 9-12pm at the Flames Athletic Center (839 W. Roosevelt St). Please check our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/uiccheerleading for specific times and a detailed schedule of events.

If you plan to attend, please email Head Cheer Coach, Philip Carpio, at UICCHEERTEAM@GMAIL.COM by April 1st 2017. Be sure to include your name, UIC student ID #, and contact phone number.

Please bring your Tryout Information Sheet, tryout fee ($35.00), and a current photo of yourself to the first day of tryouts. Also, please note that there will be NO SPRING FLOOR!

Tryout Results

Once the team(s) has been selected, you will be notified by 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 16th 2017. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email uiccheerteam@gmail.com

Live Tryout Procedure All applicants must be accepted to the University prior to tryouts.

Tryout appearance should be “performance ready”. Please remove all piercings and cover up tattoos.

o Females: Hair half-up, with white bow, straight or curled. Wear a black

sports bra and black spandex.

o Males: Hair should be clean-cut and facial hair should be trimmed. Wear solid white shirt and black shorts.

During tryouts, you will be judged on the following categories: UIC Fight Song

Motion Technique

Game Day Ability Jumps

Toe-Touch

Front Hurdler

Pike

Double Toe

Triple combination of your choice Standing Tumbling

Nothing below a back handspring will be judged. Running Tumbling

Minimum tumbling pass that will be scored – roundoff back handspring.

Stunting

Awesome – Pop down

Liberty – Cradle

Heel stretch or Arabesque – Full Down

Optional stunt or series of your choice incorporating any transitional entries, inversions, dismount.

Overall appearance, poise, and impression in tryout and interview. All applicants will be notified of their tryout results via email, on or before September 9th, 2016. Any further questions regarding the program or tryouts? Please contact UICCheerTeam@gmail.com Tryout Material and Score Sheet

Small Coed (Female)

Tryout Cheer: 10pts

School Fight Song: 30pts

Jump Section: Toe touch, pike jump 5pts

Running Pass: Round off back handspring 15pts

Standing Pass: Back handsprings 10pts

Stunts: Stretch Full, Arabesque Full30pts

Interview/Appearance: 50pts

Small Coed (Male)

Tryout Cheer: 10pts

School Fight Song: 30pts

Jump Section: Toe touch, pike jump 5pts

Stunt 1: Toss Chair 5pts

Stunt 2: Toss hands extension, or Walk in hands extension 10pts

Stunt 3: Toss hands Lib 15pts

Interview/Appearance 50pts

**Coed Stunts will be taught at tryouts **

All Girl Blue Squad

Tryout Cheer: 10pts

School Fight Song: 30pts

Jump Section: Toe touch, pike jump, front hurdler 5pts

Running Pass: Round off back handspring 15pts

Standing Pass: Back handspring 10pts

Stunts: Stretch, Arabesque 30 pts

Interview/Appearance 50 pts

** Video tryouts will make up their own cheer**

**Please show your school fight song

**If all star please show at least a 4- 8 count dance**

All Girl Red Squad

Tryout Cheer: 10pts

School Fight Song: 30pts

Jump Section: Toe touch, pike jump, front hurdler 5pts

Stunts: Stretch Extension, Liberty 30 pts

Interview/Appearance 50 pts

** Video tryouts will make up their own cheer**

**Please show your school fight song

**If all star please show at least a 4- 8 count dance**

University of Illinois at Chicago Cheer Program

2016-2017 Tryout Information Sheet *PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY*

I am trying out for (circle one) Flyer Side Base Main Base Back Spot Coed Stunter PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name_______________Last Name: _______________Birth Date:_______ Contact phone #:_______________ Personal Email:______________________ Student ID #:______________UIC Student Email:________________________

APPAREL Jacket: Pants:________ Cheer shoe size:________ Women only - Sports Bra:_______ Spandex:_______ T-shirt:______ Men only - Shorts:_______ T-shirt:_______ Shoe size:_______

MAILING ADDRESS (Sept 2016 – May 2017) Street Address:__________________________________City:____________________ State:___ Zip:_________ PERMANENT ADDRESS (if different from above) Street Address:__________________________________City:____________________ State:___ Zip:_________ EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Name:_________________ Relationship:__________Contact Number(s):___________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION High School graduated from:_________________________ College transferring from (if applicable):__________________________ GPA:_______ Major:_________________________

How did you hear about the UIC Cheer Program and tryouts?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you previously attended UIC? Yes_____ No_____ Have you applied to UIC and been accepted for the fall semester? Yes_____No______ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS If you are attending live tryouts, you will need to bring a copy of these questions and answers along with a recent head shot. Please answer the following questions truthfully and thoroughly. 1. What is your full name and nickname?_____________________________________ 2. How long have you been cheering?__________ 3. What is your competitive cheer background?________________________________ 4. What can you bring to this program personally and as a cheerleader? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. What are your educational goals? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. How do you adapt to change and diversity? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Are you willing to commit to a lot of hard work? (practices, games, appearances, fundraisers, community service, competition, etc...)?___________ 8. Would you accept an alternate position? Yes______ No______ 9. What would you consider your biggest strengths and weakness in cheerleading? How do you plan on working on your weaknesses as the season progresses? ______________________________________________________________________

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10. How do you handle constructive criticism?

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO

ATHLETIC MEDICINE

CLINIC WAIVER

In considerat ion of the permission extended to me to participate in clinics for the varsity

__ team at the University of Illinois at Chicago beginning _

_ I, _ agree to hold the University of Illinois at Chicago,

its trustees, agents, and employees, against all liability imposed by law and against all

loss, liability, injury, including death, damage and expenses including attorneys' fees

incurred by the participant or on account of any injury or loss to property in any

connection with or arising out of the tryout. I understand that prior to participating in the

clinic, I must present written proof of having had a physical examination within one

year of the date of the tryout, performed by a physician, stating that I am in good health

and that I am not presently receiving medical treatment or prescribed medication for

any illness. I further understand that if selected for the team I must undergo a physical

examination by the University of Illinois at Chicago's Team Physician or under his/her

direction

I acknowledge that I am presently enrolled in a hospitalization and medical expense

program and agree to provide proof of such (photo copy of the front and back of your

card).

I fully understand the provisions of the Waiver and Release and state the Wavier and

Release was signed voluntar ily.

Participant Signature: _ _ Date:

Participant Name Printed: __ UIN:

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO

DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

FACILITY-USE

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ACCEPTANCE OF RISK AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

The University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is providing me with

access to and use of certain Athletic Facilities at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

I understand that use of the Facilities may involve my participation in activities or programs

requiring physical exertion and that, as with any activity or program involving physical exertion,

there are certain inherent risks to personal health, safety and/or property associated therewith. I

understand that I should not participate in any said activities or programs unless I am willing to

accept the associated risks. I understand that the University of Illinois cannot guarantee my health

and safety while participating in these activities or programs. I further understand that my failure

to acknowledge and accept these risks will disqualify me from gaining access to and use of the

said Facilities. As such I agree as follows:

I understand that there are certain risks associated with access to and use of UIC’s

Athletic Facilities and that the UIC cannot control these risks.

I understand that these risks may include physical injury, death, damage or loss to me

and/or my property.

I also understand that engaging in activities through the use of UIC’s Athletic Facilities

could cause injury or harm to a person other than myself. In the event that while

participating in an activity I cause harm to another person or another person’s property I

accept sole responsibility for my actions.

I understand that the University of Illinois is not responsible or liable for any personal

property which may be lost, damaged or stolen while accessing or using the Facilities.

I understand that the University of Illinois is not in a position to guarantee my personal

health or safety while accessing and using the Facilities.

I understand that the University of Illinois does not provide medical, property or personal

liability insurance for me or my family and that it is my responsibility to maintain health

and hospitalization insurance as a condition of my receiving and using the Facilities. I

understand that I may be asked to provide proof of that insurance at any time by UIC.

I consent to medical treatment in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during

activities. In the event I am injured or become ill during activities I understand and agree

that I accept responsibility for any medical bills, including co-payments and deductibles.

I further acknowledge/confirm that the University of Illinois is not responsible for any

lost time or lost wages I may suffer as a result of my participation in activities through

the use of the University’s Athletic Facilities.

I understand and acknowledge that I assume all risks associated with my use of the

Facilities.

In consideration of being granted access and use of the Facilities, I hereby release,

indemnify and hold harmless the University of Illinois at Chicago, its Board of Trustees,

officers, agents, employees, volunteers, executors, heirs and assigns of and from any and

all claims arising out of or in any way connected with that access/use, including but not

limited to the risks outlined above. I will not seek reimbursement from the University of

Illinois unless it is the sole negligence of the University of Illinois that caused my loss.

I further understand that I must obey UIC’s rules and regulations associated with the

access to and use of the Facilities and I agree to do so. I acknowledge that UIC may

immediately remove me from the Facilities and/or invalidate my temporary Facility-Pass

if I violate any of those rules or regulations.

I understand that my right to access and use the facilities under my temporary Facility-

Pass is not transferable and that, if said pass is misused or presented for access and use of

the facilities by any person other me, it shall be confiscated by UIC. Further my

involvement in such misuse, may subject me to criminal prosecution.

I acknowledge that UIC maintains the right to inspect my temporary Facility-Pass and to

ask me for another form of identification to ensure that the I.D./pass is being used by the

person to whom it is issued. I understand that UIC maintains the right to deny me access

to the Facilities if I do not possess the temporary Facility-Pass and a current picture I.D.

I understand and agree that, should I choose to bring security personnel with me while

using the facilities, I am responsible for the actions of those security personnel. I hereby

agree to indemnify the University of Illinois for any and all claims arising out of or in any

way connected to the actions or behavior of my security personnel.

I certify that I am at least 18 years of age and that I have read and fully understood this

Waiver and Release. If I am under 18 years of age, My parent or legal guardian has read

and fully understood this Waiver and Release.

I further state that I have carefully read the foregoing Waiver and Release, that I know and

understand the contents thereof, and that I sign the same as my own free act and deed.

User Name (please print)

User Signature Date

For Parents/Legal Guardian’s of Participants under 18 years of age:

As Parent or Legal Guardian, I state that I have carefully read the foregoing Waiver and Release,

that I know and understand the contents thereof and have explained them to my son/daughter. I

give my son/daughter permission to participate and use said Facilities and that I sign this

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