2010-2011 Tryouts
Cheerleading tryouts for the 2010-2011 season will be held the week of May 10-14!
Cheerleading tryouts for the 2010-2011 season will be held the week of May 10-14!
ATHENS ACADEMY
2009 – 2010
Middle School Cheerleading
Coach: Michelle Blume
We the cheerleaders of Athens Academy, dedicate ourselves to promoting school spirit and to leading and guiding spectator participation athletic events. We realize being a cheerleader is an honor that carries with the responsibility of leadership, maintaining character worth emulation, as well as demonstrating positive and supportive loyalty to our school. Our program inspires young women who pride themselves as exemplary student-athletes, both in the classroom and on and off the field, to be the best they can be.
ARTICLE I: Membership
*Upon making the Athens Academy Cheerleading squad, all cheerleaders are eligible to remain on the squad provided they:
1. Meet the academic requirements
2. Follow all the rules
*Each cheerleader must be fully committed to her responsibilities and maintain a positive attitude!
“We don’t HAVE to cheer, we GET to cheer!”
ARTICLE II: Practice
SECTION I: Dress
*Practice clothes (shorts and a tee shirt), no “spaghetti straps” and cheerleading shoes are required for each practice. You may wear tennis shoes until our shoe order arrives.
*Hair must be pulled back off the face.
*No jewelry is allowed.
SECTION II: Time and Location
*A practice schedule is attached and available on the website. Typically, we will practice on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We will also practice on Fridays before the games begin. Practice time will be 3:30 – 4:45.
*Practice will be held in the Spartan Center, unless otherwise specified by the coach.
*Please remember practice times are subject to change. I will post changes on the website.
SECTION III: Attendance for Practice
*All practices are MANDATORY. The coach must approve any absence in advance. Please plan around scheduled practices.
*If a cheerleader is absent from school, it is HER responsibility to let the coach know, BEFORE practice for that particular day.
*If practice is missed during the week, for an unexcused reason, the cheerleader will sit for HALF a game that particular week.
*Excused absences will not result in the cheerleader being benched. An excused absence consists of sickness, emergencies, or family emergencies. Please try to schedule all doctor, dentist, and hair appointments on our days off, unless there is a medical emergency.
*An unexcused tardy to practice will result in the participant running 2 extra laps around the track that day. Please note that school tutorials or academic functions would be an excused tardy or absence from practice, although the coach WILL NEED a note from a teacher.
ARTICLE III: Games
SECTION I: Dress
*On game day, a cheerleader should arrive to games fully dressed in uniform with NO jewelry.
*Hair must be pulled back out of the face. A ribbon must be worn as well. It is part of the uniform
*NO DARK FINGERNAIL POLISH is allowed while cheering. A neutral color or clear polish is fine. Please keep fingernails trimmed to the tip of the finger for safety purposes.
*Cheerleading shoes must be worn with uniforms. Other shoes such as flip flops are not a part of the uniform.
SECTION II: Time and Attendance
*Cheerleaders are to arrive to HOME GAMES 45 minutes (no later) prior to the game.
*Cheerleaders must be COMPLETELY dressed (including shoes and ribbon) and ready to cheer upon arrival.
*For AWAY GAMES, cheerleaders must meet at the designated time for transportation to the game.
*Tardiness to a game will result in FIRST HALF suspension for that particular game.
* Missing a game is unacceptable. The only time there will be exceptions is in the case of an emergency or illness. If a game is missed due to personal reasons, a cheerleader will sit out the following game in its entirety.
*Transportation to and from away games will always be provided via bus. Although I prefer the squad ride together, I understand that parents may want to transport their child home after a game. In this situation, a note needs to be presented to the coach before the game. Not only is this important for the safety of the athlete, but also for the coach to have an accurate count of girls returning on the bus. Another reason for letting me know early is so the moms who are providing food for the ride home also have an accurate number of girls who are planning to eat.
SECTION III: Game Responsibilities
*Each cheerleader will be responsible for some sort of duty during the season. Duties might include: spirit signs, food, trash, and poms.
*During the game, cheerleaders will lead the crowd by performing cheers, chants, and all other spirit boosting activities.
*Attendance at all games is MANDATORY.
ARTICLE IV: Injuries
*Though safety is a top concern, injuries may occur.
*It is the cheerleader’s responsibility to report any injury to the coach IMMEDIATELY.
*If a cheerleader has been injured and has seen a doctor, the coach MUST have written notice from the doctor regarding her status. She will not be allowed to return to activity without written clearance from a doctor.
ARTICLE V: Uniforms
*Each cheerleader will rent her uniform from Athens Academy.
*Each cheerleader will be responsible for purchasing the following items for their uniform: bloomers, cheerleading shoes, body liner, and hair ribbon.
*Any time a cheerleader is wearing her uniform, she is representing Athens Academy and must act accordingly by complying with all school rules and presenting herself as a respectable young lady.
ATHENS ACADEMY
2009-2010
JUNIOR VARSITY/VARSITY CHEERLEADING GUIDELINES
Coach: Haley Whitley
Assistant Coach: Nita Woodruff
We the cheerleaders of Athens Academy, dedicate ourselves to promoting school spirit and to leading and guiding spectator participation at athletic events. We realize how that being a cheerleader is an honor that carries with it the responsibility of leadership, maintaining character worth emulation, as well as demonstrating positive and supportive loyalty to our school. Our program inspires young women who pride themselves as exemplary student-athletes, both in the classroom and on and off the field, to be the best that they can be.
ARTICLE I: Membership
• Upon making the Athens Academy Cheerleading squad, all cheerleaders are eligible to remain on the squad provided they:
1. Meet the academic requirements
2. Follow all rules and guidelines
• Each cheerleader must be fully committed to her responsibilities and maintain a positive attitude!
“We don’t HAVE to cheer, we GET to cheer!”
ARTICLE II: Officers
• Those eligible are girls who have been a varsity cheerleader for at least one year or two seasons, for that particular sport (football or basketball).
• The CO-CAPTAINS share the leadership responsibilities of the squad. They will have the following responsibilities:
1. Serve as a liaison between the coach and the squad.
2. Make decisions for the squad when necessary.
3. Keep up the morale of the squad.
4. Call the cheers and chants during each game.
5. Greet the opponent’s cheerleading squad.
6. Prepares and leads practices.
ARTICLE III: Practice for Summer and Regular Season
SECTION I: Dress
• Practice clothes do not have to coordinate unless otherwise specified by the coach or captains.
• Hair must be pulled back off of the face and shoulders and no jewelry is allowed.
• Tennis shoes and practice clothes must be worn to practices, regardless of the activity for that practice.
SECTION II: Time and Location
• Practices are scheduled from 4:15-6:00, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, unless otherwise specified by the coach.
• Practices will be held in the Spartan Center, unless otherwise specified by the coach.
• The practice schedule will be on the website, so that you know in an adequate amount of time.
• Please remember that the practice schedule is subject to change. I will post changes on our cheerleading web site.
SECTION III: Attendance for Practice
• All practices are MANDATORY. The coach must approve any absence in advance. You will know the practice schedule prior to; therefore, it is your responsibility to plan AROUND our practices.
• If a cheerleader is absent from school, it is HER responsibility to let the coach know, BEFORE practice, for that particular day.
• If a practice is missed during the week, for an unexcused reason, the participant will sit for HALF a game that particular week.
• Excused absences will not result in the participant being benched. An excused absence consists of sickness, emergencies, or family emergencies. Please try to schedule ALL doctor, dentist, and hair appointments on our off days, unless there is a medical emergency.
• An unexcused tardy to a practice, will result in the participant running 2 extra laps around the track that day. Please note that school tutorials or academic functions would be an excused tardy or absence from practice, although, the coach WILL NEED a note from a teacher as well as a call from the cheerleader to let us know she’ll be late.
ARTICLE IV: Games
SECTION I: Dress
• On the day of a game or pep rally, cheerleaders are required to wear the assigned uniform to school. The only jewelry that will be permitted while you are wearing your uniform, during school time, are small stud earrings. While cheering at any event, absolutely NO jewelry will be allowed, even small earrings. This is a violation of GHSA rules.
• Hair must be pulled into a ponytail, out of face and off shoulders, while cheering at any function. A ribbon must be worn as well.
• NO DARK FINGERNAIL POLISH is allowed while cheering. A neutral color or clear polish is fine. Please note, for safety, fingernails should not be longer than tip of finger.
• Cheerleading shoes must be worn with uniforms and/or warm-ups. Other shoes such as flip flops, are not apart of the uniform, which would violate Athens Academy dress code as well.
SECTION II: Time and Attendance
• Cheerleaders are to arrive to HOME games 1 hour (no later), before the game.
• Cheerleaders must be COMPLETELY dressed and ready to cheer upon your arrival. This means, uniform is on in its entirety, NO FLIP FLOPS upon arrival!
• For away games, cheerleaders must meet at the designated time for transportation to the game.
• Tardiness to a game will result in FIRST HALF suspension for that particular game.
• Missing a game is unacceptable. The only time there will be exceptions is in the case of an emergency or illness. If a game is missed due to personal reasons, you will sit out the following game in its entirety.
• Transportation to and from away games will always be provided to squad members, via bus. Although I prefer the squad to ride together, as a squad, I understand that parents may want to transport their child home after a game. In this situation, a note needs to be presented to either coach, before the game. Not only is this important for the safety of the athlete, but also for the coach to have an accurate count of girls returning on the bus. Another reason for letting us know early is so the moms, who are providing food for the ride home, also have an accurate number of girls to provide food for.
SECTION III: Game Responsibilities
• Each cheerleader will be required to perform some sort of duty at each game. Duties might include: carrying flag, run-thru banner, trash, food, fence signs and tape, and poms.
• During the game, cheerleaders will lead the crowd by performing cheers, chants and all other spirit boosting activities.
• Attendance at games is MANDATORY, unless there is an emergency or illness.
ARTICLE V: Injuries
• Though safety is the top concern at all times, injuries may occur.
• It is the cheerleader’s responsibility to report any injury to the coach IMMEDIATELY!
• If a cheerleader has been injured, and has seen a doctor, the coach MUST have a written notice, from the doctor, regarding his or her status. She will not be allowed to return to activity without written clearance from the doctor.
ARTICLE VI: Cheerleading Uniforms
• Each cheerleader will rent his/ her cheerleading uniform from Athens Academy.
• Each cheerleader will be responsible for purchasing the following items for their uniform: bloomers, cheerleading shoes, body liner, warm-ups, camp wear, and hair ribbon.
• Anytime a cheerleader is wearing her uniform, she is representing Athens Academy and must act accordingly by complying with all school rules and presenting herself as a respectable young lady.
ARTICLE VII: Varsity Letter Qualifications
• In order to earn a varsity letter in cheerleading, a cheerleader must do the following:
1. Cheer in 80% of the games (including playoffs)
2. Participate in Spirit Camp.
JV FOOTBALL
Alyson Bryant
Kelly Chuboff
Caroline Colby
Hailey Fohey
Charlotte Hawkins
Jordan Johnson
Thananya Kerdpoka
Morgan Mason
Taylor McDonald
Claire Moore
Janam Patel
Kelsie Smith
Lidya Teshome
Nikki Vascocu
VARSITY FOOTBALL
Lena Adams
Caroline Bryant
McKenzie Clemons
Lauren Daniel
Savannah Duan
Grace Finnan
Demi Fitzgerald
Laney Mallet
Sam Nickerson
Hays Sligh
Emma Templeman
McKey Terrell
Kelley Williams
VARSITY BASKETBALL
Alyson Bryant
Caroline Bryant
McKenzie Clemons
Lauren Daniel
Esther Deaton
Savannah Duan
Hailey Fohey
Bethany Hanscom
Morgan Mason
Aashni Patel
Janam Patel
Emma Templeman
CHEERLEADING
2009-2010
BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Athens Academy Cheerleading program is a division of Upper School Athletics and is a highly committed athletic activity. To become a member of the squad, you must be selected during the tryout process. In order to tryout, all students must provide their tryout application form as well as liability form. All other students, including transfer students, must be enrolled at Athens Academy at the time of tryouts in order to be considered for a position on the squad.
There are 2 Varsity Squads: Football Squad and Basketball Squad. Cheerleaders may cheer on one or both Varsity squads. The Football Squad will cheer at ALL football games, including the playoffs. The Basketball Squad will cheer at all girl’s basketball games and tournaments and all boy’s basketball games and tournaments. The football and basketball seasons will not be complete until the last game is played. Because cheerleading at Athens Academy goes beyond the physical aspect of cheering and inspires its athletes to employ greater responsibility; each cheerleader is expected to fulfill her commitments to the program.
Responsibilities include:
1. Maintaining good academic/disciplinary standing throughout the cheering season
2. Being responsible for adhering to a particular duty of the cheerleading squad (ie: signs, megaphones, handouts, etc…)
3. Attending at least 1 service learning project during the cheering semester
4. Mentoring and instructing at the Little Spartan Spirit Camp
Athens Academy Cheerleaders are representatives of the school and are expected to exemplify high character and demeanor at all times.
PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION
The Athens Academy Cheerleading program is an extension of the school’s mission statement and objectives created to further challenge and improve the student’s mental and physical well-being while striving for excellence with honor. It is a student-centered activity; therefore, the primary responsibility is to support the student and in no way compromise the student’s academic success. The program is designed to assist in developing responsible, mature, physically fit, and respected student participants. Cheerleading at Athens Academy is an activity where the student (1) will engage in leadership activities; (2) will contribute and promote spirit throughout the student body in every division of the school; (3) will develop the ability to work together and effectively with others on the team; (4) will overcome challenges by achieving both individual and team goals; (5) and will develop confidence in themselves by using their individual talents to the fullest.
The number one purpose of the cheerleader is to be a participant of a team whose primary goal is to provide enthusiastic support of all Athens Academy athletics as well as the school itself. The support is directed into the following areas: (1) to lead cheers and chants in an organized fashion; to gain support from Spartan fans and project that support to the school and its teams; to guide the fans in positive vocal support of the team (2) to participate in an entertaining athletic activity requiring specific skills such as, jumps, motions, pyramids/stunts, tumbling/acrobatics, and appropriate dance movements in order to keep the crowd attention centered on the field/court (3) to positively represent the school as Athens Academy ambassadors; to uphold the vision and standards set forth by the school and reflect those in an upbeat manner; to appear at school activities, functions, and programs in order to promote every aspect of the school.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
General
All cheerleaders are to abide by the policies set forth in the Athens Academy Handbook as well as the Athens Academy Cheerleading Contract.
All cheerleaders must not participate in other sports, activities, or work during their cheering semester if it will conflict with scheduled cheerleading requirements.
Practices
All scheduled practices are mandatory unless otherwise specified. Regular practices will be held after school on average 3 days each week. Practices are similar to that of other athletics at Athens Academy (1.5-2 hr long).
Games (see attached schedules)
Members of the cheerleading squad must attend ALL required games and should arrive at the time specified by the coach before the beginning of each game.
The Football Squads will cheer ALL football games; the Basketball Squad will cheer ALL basketball games and home or away tournaments, district games. The only EXCUSED absence from a football or basketball game would be a serious illness, death in the family and approved Athens Academy academic trips.
Travel
Football cheerleaders will travel on the bus to all away games as a team. Basketball cheerleaders will travel on the bus to the away tournaments/district basketball games. Parents may transport their cheerleader upon approval of the Head Cheerleading Coach!
Additional Costs
Cheerleaders will be responsible for purchasing items they keep as well as covering the cost of camp. Because we do not have a budget for these items, the approximate cost total is between $200-250 plus the cost of camp/clinics. See below:
NCA summer camp (June 22-25 @ UGA)
Uniform Rental $45.00
Poms Rental $10.00
Cheer Shoes $62.00
Uniform Bodyliner $21.00
Gloves (Football Squad only)
Bloomers $14.00
“Spartans” Warm-Up
Fleece Pullover or Hoodie Sweatshirt (All Squads)
Cheer Tshirts (Will be used for camp attire)
Returning cheerleaders will not need to repurchase same items from the previous year. All items will be paid for up front through out Cheerleading Budget then reimbursed as you are billed through your Athens Academy billing statement. Payments can be split up if needed and will be coordinated through Wanda Moon in the business office.
IMPORTANT CHEERLEADING DATES AND INFORMATION
April 22 INFORMATIONAL MEETING (Get Packets)
April 27 TRYOUT APPLICATION/ GUIDELINE PACKET DEADLINE
April 27-May 1 CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
May 11 UNIFORM FITTINGS
June 17-19 ATHENS ACADEMY CHEER CAMP PREP WEEK
June 22-25 NCA CHEERLEADING CAMP @ UGA(MON-THURS)
July 27-29 LOWER SCHOOL CHEER CAMP (MON-WED 10am-3pm)
August 3-7 MANDATORY PRACTICE BEGINS (Football Squads)
August 10-12 MANDATORY PRACTICE CONT’D (Football Squads)
August 17 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL/BEGIN REGULAR PRACTICE
October 12 BASKETBALL SQUAD PRACTICE BEGINS
October 24 BASKETBALL SQUAD STUNT CLINIC
October 26 BASKETBALL SQUAD REGULAR PRACTICE BEGINS
COACHES & CONTACT
Haley Whitley
Head Cheerleading Coach
hwhitley@athensacademy.org
Nita Woodruff
Assistant Cheerleading Coach
nwoodruff@athensacademy.org
ATHENS ACADEMY
CHEERLEADING TRYOUT APPLICATION
Parental Consent:
My child, ____________________________, has my permission to be a cheerleader at Athens Academy. I understand that she must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coach and administration of Athens Academy and be present for ALL practices, games, and mandatory functions. I have read the rules and regulations and understand that the violation of any of these rules may lead to temporary or permanent suspension from the squad. I understand and give permission for my daughter to ride with the coach and/or other parents when necessary. I understand that my child must attend all practices (unless excused by coach) and tryout sessions or my child will not be considered for a cheerleading position.
I understand if chosen, my child will be required to attend the mandatory summer camp, practices (June 17-19, 2009), and games. I understand that if my child makes the Football cheerleading squad, that mandatory squad practices begin on Monday, August 3, 2009.
I understand that the application tryout form must be completed and turned in by Friday, April 24, 2009 for my child to tryout.
Parent/guardian Signature: _______________________________________________
Date signed: ____________________________
(See Other Side)
Student Consent
I am interested in being a cheerleader at Athens Academy. If selected, I promise to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the coach and administration of Athens Academy. I promise to cooperate and follow the instructions of the cheerleading coaches.
Student Name: ____________________________________________________
(Please Print Clearly)
Student Signature: ______________________________________________
Date: ____________________
Home Address: ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Current Grade/Class at Athens Academy: _________________
Squad Preference
(Read Carefully and Check One)
_______ JV Football Only
_______ JV Football (1st Choice), Varsity Basketball (2nd Choice)
_______ JV Football and Varsity Basketball
_______ Varsity Basketball Only
_______ Varsity Football Only
_______ Varsity Football (1st Choice), JV Football (2nd Choice)
_______ Varsity Football (1st Choice), Varsity Basketball (2nd Choice)
_______ Varsity Football and Varsity Basketball
Athens Academy Cheerleading Tryout Checklist
Please make sure you have the following items turned into Coach Whitley by:
Friday, April 24:
________ Cheerleading Tryout Application Form (signed by parent and yourself)
________ Teacher/Former Coach Evaluation Sheet (Due NO LATER than Monday, April 27, 2009)
CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS 2009
All tryouts will be held at Athens Academy. You will meet at the specified time in the Spartan Center.
Please wear appropriate clothing for tryout practice sessions, ANY COMBINATION IS ACCEPTABLE:
- Black, Spartan Green or Grey shorts with bloomers/spandex shorts underneath
- White, Grey, or Spartan T Shirt
- Black, White, Spartan Green, Grey Sleeveless shirt (fitted or tucked in)
- White socks, and Cheer/Tennis shoes
- White bow
Please wear appropriate clothing for final tryout (Friday, May 1), ANY COMBINATION IS ACCEPTABLE:
- Black shorts with bloomers/spandex shorts underneath
- Solid White or Spartan T Shirt
- Solid White Sleeveless shirt
- White socks, and Cheer/Tennis shoes
- White bow
**Please note that for final tryouts, all shirts MUST be tucked in!**
NO “SPARTAN CHEERLEADING” SHIRTS ALLOWED, NO JEWELY SHOULD BE WORN; LONG HAIR MUST BE PULLED UP.
THIS IS STRICTLY ENFORCED!!
Tryout Requirements
• Forms
1. Application for cheerleading tryouts
2. Teacher/Former Coach Evaluations
3. Final Squad Choice (form is filled out during tryouts)
• Attendance
Attendance is required for all mandatory times of tryouts.
Judges & Scoring
There will be an outside panel of judges who will help judge the final tryouts.
The interview will be given by the Head Coach, Assistant Coach and additional Athens Academy staff.
We will take the TOP 16-20 Girls for the Varsity Football Squad, the TOP 12-14 Girls for the JV Football Squad, and the TOP 10-12 Girls for the Varsity Basketball Squad. These numbers will be based on preference of ranking by the cheerleader trying out.
Squad Announcement
The Cheerleading Squads will be posted online within two hours after the final tryouts on the Cheerleading website.
Athens Academy 2009-2010 Cheerleaders will meet Friday, May 1 at the Athens Academy Entrance on Spartan Lane at 8pm (subject to change) for the first prep for the 2009-2010 Cheerleading Season. The second Cheerleading prep will be Monday, May 11 (Uniform Fittings). ALL Cheerleaders will report to mandatory practice Wednesday, June 17, 2009 through Friday, June 18, 2009 at 10:00am. This practice for is all squads in order to prepare for Cheerleading Camp the following week.
Cheerleading Tryout Dates, Outline, and Times
(Exact times may change slightly)
*You may CHOOSE either Monday or Tuesday to learn the tryout material*
*Monday, April 27 Welcome/Group Stretch
Mile Run
Push Ups/Sit Ups
Material Overview
*Rotation 1*
VF: Learn Group Cheer
JV: Learn Group Chant
VB: Learn AA Fight Song
*Rotation 2*
VF: Learn Group Chant
JV: Learn AA Fight Song
VB: Learn Group Cheer
*Rotation 3*
VF: Learn AA Fight Song
JV: Learn Group Cheer
VB: Learn Group Chant
*Water Break*
Group Review
Final Remarks/Dismissal 4:15pm-4:30pm
4:30pm-4:45pm
5:00pm-5:15pm
5:20pm-5:30pm
5:30-5:45pm
5:45pm-6:00pm
6:00pm-6:15pm
6:20pm-6:30pm
6:30pm
*Tuesday, April 28 Welcome/Group Stretch
Mile Run
Push Ups/Sit Ups
Material Overview
*Rotation 1*
VF: Learn Group Cheer
JV: Learn Group Chant
VB: Learn AA Fight Song
*Rotation 2*
VF: Learn Group Chant
JV: Learn AA Fight Song
VB: Learn Group Cheer
*Rotation 3*
VF: Learn AA Fight Song
JV: Learn Group Cheer
VB: Learn Group Chant
*Water Break*
Group Review
Final Remarks/Dismissal
4:15pm-4:30pm
4:30pm-4:45pm
5:00pm-5:15pm
5:20pm-5:30pm
5:30-5:45pm
5:45pm-6:00pm
6:00pm-6:15pm
6:20pm-6:30pm
6:30pm
*Wednesday, April 29 Welcome/Group Stretch
Group Review of 1st Day
*Rotation 1*
VF: Jump/Tumble/Stunt
JV: Group Dance
VB: Cheer/Chant/Fight Song Review
*Rotation 2*
VF: Group Dance
JV: Cheer/Chant/Fight Song Review
VB: Jump/Tumble/Stunt
*Rotation 3*
VF: Cheer/Chant/Fight Song Review
JV: Jump/Tumble/Stunt
VB: Group Dance
*Water Break*
Group Review
Final Remarks/Dismissal
4:15pm-4:30pm
4:30pm-4:45pm
4:45pm-5:15pm
5:15pm-5:45pm
5:45pm-6:15pm
6:15pm-6:25pm
6:30pm
*Thursday, April 30 Interviews
Group Review of Material
Mock Tryout by ’09 Seniors
Final Remarks 4:15pm-5:45pm
5:45pm-6:00pm
6:00pm-6:15pm
6:30pm
*Friday, May 1 Final Review of Material
TRYOUTS!!!!!
Announce Squads 4:15pm-4:30pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
7:30pm (subject to change)
*The squads for the 2009-2010 seasons will be posted online at the Spartan Center.
OVERVIEW OF SCORING
Requirement Area Percentage of Points (%)
Fitness
Mile Run
Push Ups
Sit Ups 5
Toe Touch
Form
Flexibility
Height
Pointed Toes 5
Optional Jump
Form
Flexibility
Height
Pointed Toes 5
Athens Academy Fight Song
Sharp Motions
Timing/Rhythm
Projection/Facials 5
Group Cheer
Sharp Motions
Voice Projection
On-Beat 10
Group Chant
Sharp Motions
Voice Projection
On-Beat 10
Group Dance
Sharp Motions
Timing/Rhythm
Projection/Facials 10
Overall Spirit
Crowd Appeal
Energy
Enthusiasm
Smiles!! 25
Interview/Teacher&Coach Evals
Self Confidence
Overall Character 25
***TUMBLING BONUS***
None-0 pts
Cartwheel-1 pt
Round Off-2 pts
Standing Backhandspring-3 pts
Backhandspring Series-4 pts
Standing Back Tuck, Running Back Tuck Series-5 pts 5
**Veteran Points will also be awarded to all returning participants.**
3pts for every JV season cheered / 5pts for every Varsity season cheered.