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Castle View High School Poms Tryout Packet 2014-2015

Castle View High School Poms Tryout Packet 2014-2015

Thank you for your interest in the Castle View High School Dance Program. Dancers provide half-time entertainment at athletic events, perform at various school functions, and represent the school and community at regional, state, and national dance competitions. They also participate in strength and conditioning programs, community service and fundraising activities.

Agenda:

·         Team Overview

·         Tryout Checklist

·         Important Team Dates

·         Tryout Requirements

·         2014-2015 Season Team Information

·         Finances

·         Transportation

·         Communication

·         Academics

·         Behavior

·         Parents

2014-2015 Season Initiatives:

•        Developing dance technique, physical stamina and overall health

•        Producing quality entertainment for the school to enjoy while increasing school spirit

•        Giving back to the community and helping those in need, fundraising and goal setting

•        Placing well at competitions

•        Represent the school in a humble, classy, respectable and professional manner while creating fun memories that will last forever!

Stephanie Kroll – Head Varsity Coach stephkroll@comcast.net
303-345-5886

Marilynn Toth – JV Coachmarilynn.april@gmail.com
303-915-0758

CHECK LIST:

You must have the following items turned in on the first day of tryouts on (5/6):

•        Up to date physical submitted

•        Registration on CVHS Website

•        Scheduled interview time slot for Wednesday, May 7thFill out and return informational form on the back of this packet

•        Fill out and return informational form on the back of this packet

IMPORTANT CVHS POMS DATES:

Informational Meeting

•        Monday, May 5th at 6:30 PM in Room 3900

o   This meeting is intended for interested dancers and parents to find out more information about the program and auditions.

Tryout Dates- Closed Auditions

·         Tuesday, May 6th from 3-5 PM in Dance Room

·         Wednesday, May 7th from 3-5 PM in Dance Room

o   Interviews by appointment on May 7th from 6-9 PM (10 min. each)

IMPORTANT CVHS POMS DATES:

Informational Meeting

•        Monday, May 5th at 6:30 PM in Room 3900

o   This meeting is intended for interested dancers and parents to find out more information about the program and auditions.

Tryout Dates- Closed Auditions

·         Tuesday, May 6th from 3-5 PM in Dance Room

·         Wednesday, May 7th from 3-5 PM in Dance Room

o   Interviews by appointment on May 7th from 6-9 PM (10 min. each)

·         Thursday, May 8th from 3-6 PM: Final Audition Day with Judging Panel

o   Please wear all black on this day

·         Friday, May 9th: Pick up individual results envelopes from the athletic office no earlier than 3 PM

Important Summer Poms Dates

•        Summer practices will begin May 27, 2014 and go through camp in June. Detailed summer schedules will be passed out at the first team meeting.

•        Captains: CSCA Conference, June 7th

o   Register at http://cscaonline.org/, $50

•        Youth Dance/Cheer Camp: June

•        UDA Pom Elite Summer Camp at Regis University:
(Overnight) June 30-July 3rd

o   Home routine performance: June 30th

o   Must attend all summer practices to participate as well as entire duration of summer camp unless discussed with the head coach ahead of time

•        Strength and Conditioning Sessions: Attend 75% of scheduled summer workouts

•        We will also schedule fun summer community service, team bonding and fundraising activities J

•        July is the best time to book family vacations!

•        Practice will resume early August with competition choreography (Effective 8/4 for Varsity)

TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS:

Evaluation of Choreography Styles

•        o Attend Tryout Week (5/5-5/8) Closed audition

(also see Spring Athlete options below)

Technical Elements:

Varsity: •        Pirouettes: Solid 3+ on right, any on left •        Leg pirouettes: Solid 1+ on right, any on left •        Switch leap, center leap, R/L leaps •        Tours/Fouettes (with “and counts” to open)   •        Tilts (tilt kicks, tilt jumps, switch tilts)   •        Extensions: tilts, scorpions, arabesques •        Splits on all sides •        Turning A la Seconde Jump (turning disc jump) •        Jumps: Toe Touch, Calypso, Charge, Herkie, Barrel, Ring Jump

JV:

•        Pirouettes: 2+ on right, any on left

•        Front & side leg hold
or leg pirouette

•        R/L leaps, center leap

•        Tours/Fouettes (solid counts)

•        Splits (right, left)


•        Jumps: Toe Touch, Calypso, Charge, Herkie

•        Turning A la Seconde Jump (turning disc jump)

***Note: Previous season’s dancers are not guaranteed a spot on Varsity/JV and must tryout every year

Attire:

o Please dress appropriately – fitted dance attire o Bring tennis shoes, jazz shoes, water and snacks
all weeko No short bootie shorts without tights

o Mid-drift must be covered
o No jewelry/No gum

o Hair should be tied back and out of your face
Tryout Evaluations:

The Castle View High School coaching/choreography staff as well as qualified external dance judges will judge tryouts. The staff will base their selection on the requirements listed above and will take into consideration the following:

•        Dance/Technical Ability

•        Knowledge of routine

•        Execution

•        Showmanship

•        Interview

•        Overall Tryout/Staff Discretion – Attitude, work ethic, teamwork, professionalism, coachability, participation, image

Spring Athletes:

For those involved in other spring sports that are unable to attend the final audition day on May 8th, please participate in the following:

•        Record and submit a video audition tape containing:

o    The technical elements listed above

o   Another video segment of you performing an external choreographed routine/dance (at least one minute long and clearly be focused on you dancing)

•        Still register and provide the documentation necessary for audition week

•        Schedule and attend an interview session with the head coach

TEAM INFORMATION
o 2014-2015 School Year:

•        All practices are mandatory. But we also realize that life happens. If you have to miss a practice for to a legitimate reason (funeral, sister’s wedding, etc., please clear this with the head coach at least two weeks in advance in writing via email) Dancers consistently missing practices, or arriving late, jeopardize their spot on the team and in major competitions/performances.

•        Attendance at all games, matches and scheduled events is mandatory regardless of performance selections:

o   Football/Volleyball – Fall season Aug.-Nov.


o   Basketball/Wrestling – Winter season Dec.-Feb.


o   Pep Assemblies, Back to School Routine, Homecoming production

o   Competitions – Winter/Spring season Nov.-Jan.

•        We will abide by the DCSD schedule, CHSAA rules, as well as district wide closures for inclement weather

•        Varsity practices 4-5 times per week

•        JV practices 3-4 times per week

•        Additional practices may be scheduled during competition season but you will be notified in advance.

•        Varsity and JV dancers may work with choreographers and instructors throughout the season, and a cost may be associated with this training (approx. $5 per dancer). If this happens, you will be notified in advance.

•        Dancers are highly encouraged to enroll in additional technique classes at studios during the season (turns, leaps classes) but these are also optional

•        Rehearsal dates and times will be published in our monthly calendars:

•        http://www.sabercatpoms.blogspot.com

•        http://poms.sabercatsports.org

2014-2015 Season Competitions:

•        UDA Summer Camp (JV and Varsity)

•        Spiritfest (JV and Varsity)

•        Continental League (JV and Varsity)

•        UDA Regionals (JV and Varsity)

•        CHSAA State Spirit Competition (JV and Varsity)

•        Contingent upon placement at State (top 4 for Varsity):

o   UDA Nationals Competition in Orlando, Florida

FINANCIAL COMMITMENT:

•        Dancers are responsible for purchasing their own uniforms

•        Team fund raising will cover a part of Varsity competition jazz costumes, but may require additional funding as well

Expenses: (Costs will be kept as low as possible)

Major cost estimates:

•        Summer camp - $375 (due May 30, 2014)

•        Camp/practice clothes- $200

•        Uniforms, team sweats, bags, poms & shoes- $500

•        Athletic department non refundable athletic fee for 2014-2015 school year: $150 (to be paid by start of school in August)

•        Nationals (Optional/TBD, Varsity only) - $800

In the event that an athlete is removed from the program and/or quits the program, NO REFUNDS will be administered.

Team Fund Raising Opportunities:

•        Team Car Wash

•        Youth Poms Program

•        Corporate and Local Sponsorships

•        TBD: Spirit Golf Tournament

TRANSPORTATION:

Dance team members will provide their own transportation to any/all home team events and practices. If not licensed, parents are expected to provide transportation for their child, or sign the proper forms authorizing fellow teammates to drive them. Parents are expected to participate in carpooling responsibilities for the year.

COMMUNICATION:

•        Be responsible for all lines of communication and never assume anything. The dancer should communicate with teammates and coaches respectfully and clearly.

•        Each dancer will connect with the coaches via social media outlets

•        Poms information will only be communicated through email correspondence and online websites (blog and district webpage).

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY:

•        It is encouraged for dancers to maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. average or above

•        Dancers must have passed 2.5 units of credit in the Winter/Spring, 2014 to be eligible for the Fall semester

•        Transferring students must provide proof of eligibility prior to auditions (with transcript)


•        Must continue to pass 2.5 units of credit each quarter to participate in Poms activities and to remain eligible

BEHAVIOR:

•        Team members found to be under the influence of alcohol/drugs will face consequences in accordance with the Douglas County Training Rules. Team members are expected to refrain from the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, smoking, etc. Choosing to disregard these expectations in or out of school will result in disciplinary action.

•        It is expected that all dancers display appropriate and respectful behavior at school, towards coaches and parents, online, at all CVHS events, competitions, and in the community.

PARENTSParents have opportunities to assist with:
            -Fundraising opportunities
            -Hosting team events (like State brunch, Holiday Party, team sleepovers)
            -Videography and photography
            -Assisting with sewing/costuming/scrapbooking/makeup and hair
            -Cheering us on at events! And any other things you would like to assist with.

  

Please fill out the following form and return to head coach:

Dancer Name (First, Last):

Birthday (Month/Day/Year):

Home Address (Number, Street, City, Zip):

Home Phone:

Dancer Cell Phone:

Dancer Email Address:

Dancer Facebook Profile:

Dancer Instagram Account:

Dancer Twitter Account:

Mother’s Name:

Mother’s Email Address:

Mother’s Phone Number:

Father’s Name:

Father’s Email Address:

Father’s Phone Number:

***Please specify which parent will be the main contact or if both parents would like to be the main contacts:

Free Response Questions:

1.      Will you need to be missing any practices? If so, please list dates below:

2.      Why would you like to participate on the Castle View High School Poms Program for the 2014-2015 school year?

3.      Please list dance experience:

4.      Any questions or concerns?: