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Welcome Parents and Student Athletes! SFHS Cheerleading Try-out Informational Meeting

Twitter: @sofocheer & @SF_Cheerleading Instagram: @sofocheer & @sofobasketballcheer Remind: Text @bgcfd3g to 81010

Meet the Coaches:

Head Competition Coach: Shayla Brawner

• Asst. Competition Coach: Tricia Pileggi

JV Competition Coach: Kendall Robinson JV Asst. Competition Coach: TBD Head FB Sideline Coach: Nicole Barth

• Asst. Sideline Coach: Leah McGray

Head BB Sideline Coach: Ashley Fireall

• Asst. Sideline Coach: Courtney Johnson

Tryout Dates

Tryout Clinic: March 2, 4, 6; 4:00 pm* - 6:00 pm The Arena Tryout Clinic: March 3 & 5; 4:00 pm* - 6:00 pm Blue Gym Tryouts: March 6; 4:00 pm* - TBD, The Arena @ SFHS *Rising Freshmen expected arrival time: 4:45 pm Teams will be posted at the conclusion of tryouts on March 6, 2020 on the school cheerleading websites.

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Eligibility

➢ We have Varsity and Sub Varsity cheerleading teams at SFHS. ➢ The program includes competitive cheerleading, football sideline, basketball sideline, and game day cheer. ➢ Teams will be determined based on interest and skill level at tryouts.

Remind: Text @bgcfd3g to 81010

Tryout Procedures

• Be on time and obtain tryout number each day upon arriving.
• Dress appropriately for cheerleading activities and secure hair

away from the face, preferably wear a bow - no glitter!

• Students are not allowed to wear jewelry of any kind-

necklaces, rings, earrings, nose-rings, bracelets, anklets, belly-ring, etc.

• Students are not allowed to participate with fingernails over

GHSA regulation, artificial nails, or painted nails. Remind: Text @bgcfd3g to 81010

Tryout Procedures

• Everyone must wear solid black shorts and solid white top for

the actual tryout March 6.

• An athlete picked up more than 15 minutes late from any

tryout event will be cut from tryouts. Pickup should take place at the Arena entrance.

• Videotaping or the use of electronic devices during the try-out

clinic and tryouts is prohibited.

• Try-out clinic and tryouts are closed sessions. This is a safety

concern and will be enforced all season. Remind: Text @bgcfd3g to 81010

SFHS Cheerleading Expectations

• Attend all choreography sessions.
• Participate in all fundraisers and community service activities.
• Maintain high academic standards and moral standards.
• Attend all games and practices.
• Participate in all pre/post-game activities and preparations.
• Participate in all playoff games regardless of holidays and All-star

Cheerleading.

• Comply with All-star policy.
• Abide by Cheerleading Handbook and SFHS Student Handbook.

If there are conflicts, the athlete should meet with the coach in person - in advance!

Parent Expectations

• Be a constant source of positivity and encouragement
• Participate in fundraisers set by the coach
• Homecoming Preparations & Pre-Game Meals
• Attend Games and Competitions
• Provide Transportation when needed
• Serve on committees/volunteer
• Follow the chain of command for communication

We cannot continue to run a successful program without positive parent support and involvement!

Competition Tryout Overview

• Timed mile run: 8-min
• Cheer with skill

incorporations

• Dance
• Jumps - 3 consecutive, with

variety

• Stunts -

○ Advanced entry and dismount ■ Intermediate entry and dismounts, JV ○ Flyers: all flexibility positions

• Tumbling -

○ Standing: Tuck, preferred ■ Handspring, JV

○

Running: Layout, preferred ■ Handspring, JV

Competition Tentative Schedule

• March 9: Athlete/Parent Meeting
• April/May: Weekly team meetings
• April-November: Optional weekly Tumble block @

GA All-Stars; Monday for Varsity/Wednesday for JV

• April 13: 1st Booster Club Meeting
• May 4: Payment due, calendar $ Due
• May 16: Calendar Picture Day
• June 1/2: Stunt Camp, Varsity and JV
• June 4/5: Varsity Choreography @ SFHS
• June 8/9: JV Choreography @ SFHS
• July 13-16: Cheer Minicamp
• Plus, practice 2 days a week and team bonding

NO Comp Practices June 18 - July 5

• August 1: Mandatory Practice Starts, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

○ Varsity - 4 days per week with one gym day, plus Friday if no game ○ JV - 3 days per week with one gym day, plus Thursday games

• September-October: Competitions every Sat.
• October 24: SF Cheer Classic
• November 5: Region Dinner, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
• November 7: Region
• November 13/14: Sectionals/State
• Plus, community service events

Competition Estimated Expenses

Varsity Competition Cheerleading Initial $750.00 due May 4 *Made Payable to SF Cheer Booster with the athletes name in the memo line. Bring to May booster meeting. JV Competition Cheerleading Initial $750.00 due May 4 *Made Payable to SFHS with the athletes name in the memo line. Give to Coach Robinson! Payment includes: Uniform fee, booster dues, shoes, spirit gifts, practice attire, choreography camp, warm-up, bows, etc. Payment does not include: Letterman jacket ($350), snacks and pregame meals (approx. $250), and private lessons (TBD) Fundraisers will be set-up to offset cost. Payment plans can also be set up with the Coach.

There are NO refunds given if an athlete chooses to quit a team.

Sideline Tryout Overview

• Timed mile run.
• Cheer with sign and skill

incorporations

• Dance
• Jumps
• Stunts -

○ Intermediate entry and dismounts ○ Flyers: all flexibility positions

• Tumbling -

○ Standing: Tuck, preferred ■ Handspring, JV

○

Running: Layout, preferred ■ Handspring, JV

Football Sideline Tentative Schedule

• March 7: SOFOPALOOZA Performance
• TBD: Athlete/Parent Meeting, Payment due
• April/May: Team meetings as scheduled
• May 8: Big Creek Elementary SPRING FLING
• May 14: Blue/White Dinner
• May 15: Blue/White Scrimmage v. South Paulding
• TBD: Spirit Camp
• Plus, practice and team bonding as scheduled by

coach

• August 1: Mandatory Practice Starts, 5:00 - 6:00 pm,
• ne day per week, Varsity will practice on ____

and JV will practice on _____.

• TBD: FB Picture Day
• August - November: Varsity Games every Fri.,

except one Thursday game, JV Games every Thursday plus Homecoming and Playoffs

• October 16: Homecoming
• October 24: SF Cheer Classic
• November 6: Senior Night
• November 7: Region - Support comp!
• November 13/14: Sectionals/State - Support comp!
• November TBD: Football Playoffs
• Plus, community service events

Football Sideline Estimated Expenses

★ Varsity Football Cheerleading - Due March ○ New - $750.00 ○ Returner - $570.00 ★ JV Cheerleading - Due March ○ New - $575.00 ○ Returner - $510.00 All Checks will be made payable to SFHS with the athlete name in the memo line and given to the appropriate team coach! Payment includes: Uniform fee, backpack, shoes, spirit wear, spirit gifts, warm-up, bows, poms, sweatshirt, bloomers, homecoming festivities, etc. Payment does not include: Letterman jacket ($350), snacks and pregame meals (approx. $250), and private lessons Fundraisers will be set-up to offset cost. Payment plans can also be set up with the Coach.

There are NO refunds given if an athlete chooses to quit a team.

Basketball Sideline Tentative Schedule

• March 7: SOFOPALOOZA Performance
• TBD: Athlete/Parent Meeting, Payment due
• April/May: Team meetings as scheduled
• May 8: Big Creek Elementary SPRING FLING
• TBD: Spirit Camp
• Plus, practice and team bonding as scheduled

by coach

• September: Practices begin
• October 21: First Day for the Season
• October 24: SF Cheer Classic
• November 7: Region - Support comp!
• November 13/14: Sectionals/State - Support comp!
• TBD: Thanksgiving Tournament
• Early February: Region Tournament
• Late February: State Tournament
• Plus, community service events

Spirit Cheerleaders in 11th and 12th grade will cheer for both Football and Basketball Sideline Cheerleading, with a schedule set by the Coaches. Varsity Lettering Policy includes academic and behavioral expectations as well as 90% attendance at all events including practices, games, and appearances.

Basketball Sideline Estimated Expenses

★ Varsity Basketball Cheerleading - Due March ○ New - $600.00 ○ Retuner - $525.00 ○ Also on FB Sideline - $275.00 All Checks will be made payable to SFHS with the athlete name in the memo line and given to the appropriate team coach! Payment includes: Uniform fee, backpack, shoes, spirit wear, spirit gifts, warm-up, bows, poms, sweatshirt, bloomers, homecoming festivities, etc. Payment does not include: Letterman jacket ($350), snacks and pregame meals (approx. $250), and private lessons Fundraisers will be set-up to offset cost. Payment plans can also be set up with the Coach.

There are NO refunds given if an athlete chooses to quit a team.

GameDay Tentative Schedule

• March 7: SOFOPALOOZA Performance
• TBD Athlete/Parent Meeting, Payment due
• April/May: Team meetings as scheduled
• May 8: Big Creek Elementary SPRING FLING
• Plus, practice and team bonding as scheduled

by coach

• December: Practices begin
• TBD: Choreography Camp
• February: Season Begins
• TBD: GameDay Invitational
• TBD: GameDay Championship
• Plus, community service events

Based on current entries, we do not have enough interest for a GameDay cheer

• squad. We will continue to evaluate through the tryout process.

GameDay Estimated Expenses

★ GameDay Cheerleading - Due August ○ $250.00 All Checks will be made payable to SFHS with the athlete name in the memo line and given to the appropriate team coach! Payment includes: Choreography, Music, Entry Fees, Transportation, Practice Wear, Team Shirt, End of season gift, etc. Payment does not include: Snacks and pregame meals (approx. $50) Fundraisers will be set-up to offset cost. Payment plans can also be set up with the Coach.

FUNdraising

• SF Cheer Mini Camp - July 13-16, Varsity Comp
• SF Cheer Calendar - 2020-2021, Varsity Comp
• SF Cheer Classic - October 24, ALL
• Region - tentatively November 7, ALL
• Pink Out - Fall 2020, Sub Varsity Sideline
• Tentative Spirit Nights @ Local Restaurants - TBD
• Other events set by coach or booster club

Next Steps

• Pass 5 out of 7 classes for GHSA eligibility

○ Rising seniors MUST be enrolled in 5 classes to be eligible

• Complete online application, link found on the SFHS Cheerleading

Webpage

• Submit teacher rec with all teacher signatures.
• Submit coaches rec. Only for participants new to SFHS Cheer.

School coach rec only. All-star coaches recommendations will not be

• considered. If you do not have previous experience, no form is

needed.

ALL DUE BY February 28, 2020 to Coach Brawner, room 196.

DragonFly MAX

• Create ONE account - preferably from computer so you can select
• CHEERLEADING. You DO NOT need to create a new account if you already have
• ne!
• Click GET STARTED. Complete all forms assigned for cheerleading.
• Upload pages 3 and 4 with doctor's signature to the appropriate place - PPE

Physical Examination and Clearance form Dropbox.

• Upload copy of insurance card!
• You will see 100% READY in green when you are good to go!
• All forms must be submitted prior to participating in any practices, including

tryouts and conditioning.

Download the FREE app to get started! Tip: It is easier to complete forms on the computer!!!

School Name: South Forsyth High School School Code: C6DMSR

Meet & Greet with Coach Brawner Athletes ONLY

South Forsyth Middle School

• Wednesday February 5, 2020 at 8:15 am
• Room 434, Coach Poole’s Room

Piney Grove Middle School

• Monday February 10, 2020 at 8:30 am
• Room 2203, Coach Z’s Room

Lakeside Middle School

• Wednesday February 19, 2020 at 8:15 am
• Lakeside Gym

You can submit paperwork at these Meet & Greets!

Closing Comments

• No one is guaranteed a spot on any team – even if you were on

the team before.

• If the athlete has a conflict for tryouts or at any point

thereafter, he/she should discuss with the coach in person.

• Stay positive and remember the entire week is a tryout.
• Each athlete is judged individually based on his/her skills by

highly qualified judges.

• Picking the team is like putting together pieces of a puzzle.
• We are looking for well-rounded athletes for all teams.
• All decisions made by the coaches are final.

Questions?

Twitter: @sofocheer & @SF_Cheerleading Instagram: @sofocheer & @sofobasketballcheer

Remind: Text @bgcfd3g to 81010 Coach Brawner Contact: sbrawner@forsyth.k12.ga.us (770) 781-2264, ext. 100196