Sideline Cheer Tryouts
2020-2021
We have now opened the window for acceptiong applications to participate in the second and final round of tryouts for Whitney High School Sideline Cheer Team. Please see below for details.
Step 1 - Online Forms Submission1. Look over tryout packet 2. Teacher Recommendation Form- Please email the link below to 2 of your teachers from the current school year. In your email, please let them know that you are trying out for cheer and would like them to give you a recommendation. To save them time, in the email, also include the course you are taking with them, your current grade in that course and your 1st semester grade. Enrolled in a Rocklin Unified School, use this link: https://forms.gle/2LZJwZeZNgYtoNCR7 Enrolled outside of the district, use this link: https://forms.gle/P5kgcuB2TBSdwt1s5 3. Online Application Click the link to complete the application as soon as possible. This enables us to email you updates regarding tryouts. Please submit by July 13th If you filled out an online application in May, instead, email Coach Ferg at nferguson@rocklinusd.org to let us know you will be participating in the July tryout. After the application has been submitted, coaches will begin reaching out to schedule virtual interviews. Please check your email for this request. Tryout Info Video - Please watch the recording from the information meeting in May >Recording from the parent meeting |
Step 2 - Stunting Video-Email your stunting and strength video for evaluation (before submitting the form, upload the video to Youtube, change setting to unlisted so only those with a link can view your videos.) Email to nferguson@rocklinusd.org Video link to Include in email by July 23rd at 3pm 1. Stunting examples - any stunting examples from the past year. If possible, create a compilation video, rather than sending me several different videos (If you are unable to create this video, you may perform a technique demonstration during the in person tryout. This will be limited due to social distancing) 2. Strength assessment - a 3 minute video of you performing the following exercises back to back. DEMO video . (If you are unable to record this video, you may perform this part during the in person tryout.)
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Step 3 - In Person TryoutUpon Receipt of your application, check your email for links to the material being evaluated.
Material will include a chant and dance. You will also be assigned a time on July 23rd for your in person evaluation. Please arrive at the Whitney High School cafeteria 5 minutes before your scheduled time. Upon checking in, you will be given 10 minutes to warmup. After your warmup, you will be asked to perform the chant and dance sent in the videos. You will also demonstrate your toe touch and any tumbling skills. You may be asked to demonstrate stunting technique and body positions. If selected for the team, you will be notified that night. Uniform orders will be due the following day, July 24th. |
Tryout Tips:
Dance and Sideline Chants
To prepare for tryouts, girls should be working on their motion placement, sharpness and energy which will be evaluated on a dance and sideline chants.
Jumps
They should also be working on jump technique and flexibility. Each girl trying out will need to show her toe touch.
Tumbling
The girls will also have an opportunity to show any tumbling skills they have. Those trying out for all levels are expected to have a back-handspring or be enrolled in tumbling classes. Varsity will be expected to show a back-handspring during their tryout. (A spotter will be available for those who are close to the skill on their own, if we are able to conduct on campus tryouts)
Stunting
A huge part of cheerleading at Whitney High School is stunting and a lot of considerations must be made before creating effective stunt groups. The girls will work together to build successful stunt groups. Each will also be evaluated on their stunting technique and stunt safety.
Interview
Coaches will be having informal interviews with each girl so that we get to know each as an individual and their goals if on the team.
Note: Please do not plan any vacations during weeks that we have practice as all team members are expected to attend all practices.
Dance and Sideline Chants
To prepare for tryouts, girls should be working on their motion placement, sharpness and energy which will be evaluated on a dance and sideline chants.
Jumps
They should also be working on jump technique and flexibility. Each girl trying out will need to show her toe touch.
Tumbling
The girls will also have an opportunity to show any tumbling skills they have. Those trying out for all levels are expected to have a back-handspring or be enrolled in tumbling classes. Varsity will be expected to show a back-handspring during their tryout. (A spotter will be available for those who are close to the skill on their own, if we are able to conduct on campus tryouts)
Stunting
A huge part of cheerleading at Whitney High School is stunting and a lot of considerations must be made before creating effective stunt groups. The girls will work together to build successful stunt groups. Each will also be evaluated on their stunting technique and stunt safety.
Interview
Coaches will be having informal interviews with each girl so that we get to know each as an individual and their goals if on the team.
Note: Please do not plan any vacations during weeks that we have practice as all team members are expected to attend all practices.
Scoresheets
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Uniform Fitting
Sideline Calendar of Practices Attendance is Mandatory at all cheer practices, games and other team events
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