Denton High School Cheerleading Program Information 2015-2016
Denton High School Cheerleading program for 2015-2016 is led by dedicated coaches, offering Meeting Packets, Tryout Packets, and Cheer Constitution Packets. The program emphasizes hard work, discipline, and team spirit, with detailed expectations and eligibility criteria for interested candidates. Find out more about the program philosophy, coach information, and important meeting agendas. Get ready to showcase your skills and commitment to become a part of the Denton High School Cheerleading team!
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Denton High School Cheerleading 2015-2016 Please sign-in and pick up a Meeting Packet, Tryout Packet, & a Cheer Constitution Packet -Thank you-
Renee Koontz Denton Associate Principal Denton Cheer Program Administrator 8+ years of Cheer Coach Experience Aubrey ISD Denton ISD rkoontz@dentonisd.org
Courtney Swindle Denton High School Cheer Program Coordinator 6th Year as Denton Cheer Coach 10+ years of Cheer experience Sanger ISD Denton ISD 3 years Gymnastics Instructor AACCA Certified Denton High School Content Mastery Teacher University North Texas cswindle@dentonisd.org
Coaches Diana Simpson Varsity Assistant 4th year with the Denton Cheer program Denton High School Book Keeper Caroline Cockerell-Junior Varsity 4th year with the Denton Cheer program Career and Technology Teacher Hannah Hintz Freshmen 2nd year with Denton Cheer program Chemistry Teacher Trey Beaty Tumbling Stunting Choreography
Meeting Agenda Denton Cheer Program Philosophy Application Packet Clinic and Tryout Process Fundraiser and Expense Information Extra Curricular Activities Camp Date and Information Parent Commitment Important Dates
Program Philosophy Hard work beats talent when talent doesn t work hard! -Tim Notke
Program Expectations STCDA- Selfless, Tough, Character, Dedicated, Academic Loyalty to your school, your athletes, & your teammates Dedication to getting an education, to improving, to teaching those with less experience, & to the program Integrity on and off campus Spirit in victory or defeat, this is your school and you will always be supportive
Eligibility and Tryouts Eligibility Candidates must be currently enrolled at DISD and scheduled to attend Denton HS for 2015-2016 Must not have an outstanding balance with Denton Cheer Program Must attend all tryout clinic days Cheer is scheduled for 1st Block do you have room on your schedule? Tryouts There will be 4 outside judges and I will be the 5th judge. The lowest and highest scores are dropped the middle three are averaged for your judges score Candidates will be offered the option to be spotted on tumbling during their tryout but will be scored accordingly.
Clinic Schedule Thursday- March 12th, 4:30pm-?? Review Mock Tryouts In Audition groups Friday, March 13th Day of Tryouts Arrive dressed by 4:10pm 4:10pm 4:25pm Warm- Up 4:30pm Begin Tryouts! Results posted on Denton High School Cheer Website that evening Monday, March 9th, 4:30pm-6:30pm Dance Tumble pass preparation Showmanship Tuesday, March 10th, 4:30pm-6:30pm Chant/Cheer Male partner stunting Jump technique Random Audition Group Placement numbers given
What to Wear For clinic days (female): Shorts or tights must be able to move freely Spandex under shorts please! Sports bra T-shirt or Tank White Athletic Shoes At least nearly white shoes please You will wear these shoes on tryout day Hair in full ponytail What to wear for Tryout Day (female) Black shorts White shirt Sports bra Group bow White Athletic Shoes Hair up in full ponytail
Category Description Possible Points Technique Strength Ability Level 15 Tumbling Technique Flexibility Height Pointed Toes Smile 15 Jump Series Voice Sharpness Technique Memory Smile 15 Cheer & Chant Memory Skill Technique Showmanship Timing/Rhythm Facial Expression 15 Dance 20 Overall Impression Detentions 2014-2015 year ISSC Placements 2014-2015year Out of School Suspensions -2014-2015 year Number of unverified absences during 2nd 9 weeks 20 Assistant Principal and Attendance Recommendation
Male Score Sheet All categories are the same as the female score sheet, except for the dance category Male candidates will be judged on partner stunting, not dance technique Stunt Category 15 points Judged on the following: Technique Strength Agility Timing Partner stunting taught during Skills Classes and the 2nd day of tryout clinic
Video Tryout Option Candidates with prior school sponsored events Parents, please discuss individual circumstances with Coach Swindle prior to March 5, 2015 Eligible candidates will have opportunity to use the Video Tryout Option Video completed during Clinic Week with coaches and administrator Tryout Video viewed and scored by judges on March 13th during tryouts
Fundraisers Chris Rubel will speak at the end of the first meeting after tryouts are completed. We will do whatever we can to assist with fundraising however, it is up to you to put forth the effort to raise funds.
Expenses Cost for being a cheerleader at Denton High School range from $900-$1200 varying from squad to squad and depending on items already purchased. We work with everyone to try to make the payments manageable. All payments for camp will need to be made prior to June 15, 2015 ($329 camp at Great Wolf Lodge plus the cost of camp clothes)
Other Sports/Activities Denton High School Cheer Program will always strive to work with all Denton High School activity and athletic programs in order to help build well-rounded athletes. Please discuss individual circumstances with Coach Swindle prior to March 5, 2015. Fall Activities and Sports Spring Activities and Sports
Camp Info UCA Resort Camp July 27-30 Great Wolf Lodge Learn new cheers, chants, sideline dances for football, volleyball, and basketball season Compete with squads from all over the state An intense 4 days and 3 nights of hard work and fun! All cheerleaders , managers, and mascots must attend this camp.
Parent Commitment Parents and other families members support Denton Cheer Program Coaches and members by: Participate and/or organizing fundraisers to help buy equipment and reward cheerleaders with gifts Responsible for completion of balances upon due date. Support your cheerleader in complying with all regulations and rules of the school and organization. www.dentonisd.org/Denton Arrange Transportation April May practices before or after school depending on squad Fall Practices before school at 8:00am As your cheerleader is committing their time and talent to the program, each parent is committing their time and talent as well.
Important Dates March 9th Application due! March 9th and 10th Clinic March 12th Mock Tryouts March 13th Tryouts! March 30th: Parent and Cheerleader Meeting $210 First Payment Fundraiser and Camp information Leadership Portfolios April 27th May 29th Practices- Camp Preparation
Thank you! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me or set up a meeting! Courtney Swindle (940)369-2114 classroom (940)369-2211 office (940)594-1463 cell
