Auburn High School
08-09 Cheerleading Tryouts

Each candidate must submit a signed permission slip due Monday, April 14 at the time of registration, and
an application packet, due Wednesday April 16th at the beginning of practice.

Tryout Schedule
Everything is in the PIT

Registration
Monday, April 14, 5:45 p.m.

Practices
Monday, April 14 6:00-8:00
Wednesday April 16 6:00-8:00
Thursday, April 17 6:00-8:00
Monday, April 21 6:00-8:00
Wednesday, April 23 6:00-8:30

Mandatory Parent Meeting
Monday, April 14 8:00 p.m.

Tryouts
Thursday, April 24 Check in @ 6:00

Participants will have the opportunity to apply for the fall season, the winter season, or both seasons. (both seasons will only be offered to those who make the Varsity squad. JV will only be a single season commitment). Those who apply for both seasons will have additional requirements to meet. Girls who apply for both seasons will be asked which season they prefer, as they may only be selected for one season.

Members of the cheer squad are not allowed to participate in other sports activities during their season. The demands on the individual student during this time make participation in sports or other after school activities impossible. You are allowed to participate in sports duirng your off seasons.

Grade point average:
Single season: minimun GPA 2.25 Cumulative
Grades will be checked regularly during the season.

Tryout scoring consists of the following:

First evaluation:
Application
GPA
Teacher Evaluations
Practice Attendance
Completion of car wash tickets
Stunting

Second Evaluation:
Spirit and Enthusiasm
Rallying: Jumps, kicks,
Voice projection and clarity
Technique: Sharp moves, straightness and proper position of angles, rhythm etc.
An overall neat appearance and health and fitness

There will be a series of workshops designed to help you prepare for the cheerleading tryouts. It is advisable, but not necessary, to attend any of the workshops before the tryout process. You may attend all or pick the ones you feel will help you the most. Loree Arthur, AHS Cheer coach will run the workshops with the help of former cheerleaders. For more information on these workshops pick up a Cheer packet in the Activities office.