Harrison Junior School Cheerleading
William Henry Harrison Jr. High School Cheerleading Tryouts
Open Gym Dates
Wednesdays in April in the High School Gym (4/7, 4/14, 4/21,4/28) from 3-4 pm
Informational Meeting
At least one parent and the candidate MUST be in attendance.
When: Monday, May 3, 2021
Time: Doors open at 5:30 to help with online forms. Meeting starts at 6:00 pm
Where: Harrison High School Cafeteria
*If you have extenuating circumstances and cannot attend this meeting, you must email the HJS Cheer Coach in advance of this meeting.
FORMS DUE AT THE MEETING:
o Physical form (completed and signed by doctor - see bottom of page for link)
o 3rd quarter report card (printed from Progress Book)
o Emergency Medical Authorization form (printed and completed - see bottom of page for link)
o Online Cheerleading forms (completed online - see bottom of page for link)
Mandatory Tryouts
When: Wednesday, May 5th and Thursday, May 6th
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Where: Harrison High School Old Gym (the gym connected to the school)
What to Wear: black shorts, plain white t-shirt (or turn one inside out) gym shoes, hair in a ponytail and out of your face, no jewelry.
Important dates for those athletes that make the team:
Little Girl Camp June 8th-10th 4-8pm - MANDATORY
UCA CHEER CAMP - August 1st-4th - MANDATORY
Tentative calendar will be posted by April 5.
Requirements for junior school will be: 3 chants, fight song (be prepared to say the words!), toe touch, 2 jump sequence, and tumbling. Please see the Tryout Material page for additional details.
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Emergency Medical Authorization Form (Print EMA here) - Need 1 copy the first day of tryouts
Physical Form signed by doctor (Print Physical Form here) - Must be signed by a doctor and turned in at the first day of tryouts
Handbook - Please read prior to completing online forms (read HJS Handbook here)
Online Forms - Due at May 3rd meeting (Complete forms here)
Report Card - you also are responsible for bringing a paper copy of your most recent report card.
Calendar - View TENTATIVE calendar here - Additional dates will be posted for basketball soon. Practice for basketball season will be on Monday and Wednesdays from 3-5. Games are typically on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays.
Check out the TRYOUT MATERIAL page to learn the chants and fight song for tryouts. These will not be taught at tryouts. You must learn them on your own or come to open gyms in April to work on them.
Athletic Core Values - Trust, Respect, Ownership, & Leadership.
Athletic Mission – “Embrace Challenges, Overcome Adversity, & Lead by Example.”
Athletic Motto – Win the Day!
Athletic Page: http://harrisonwildcats.net
YOU MUST LEARN THE FOOTBALL SEASON CHANTS AND FIGHT SONG BY THE FIRST SUMMER PRACTICE!
FOOTBALL SEASON CHANTS:
BASKETBALL SEASON CHANTS:
FIGHT SONG:
BAND DANCES: These will be assigned as the season continues.
Great website for hitting the correct motions!
http://seymourhigh.wikispaces.com/Cheer_Motions
Absence policy - 2 per season (Fall season includes summer practices and camp)
Cheer uniform - Must be washed and AIR dried. DO NOT PUT IT IN THE DRYER! On loan from the cheer team. It must be returned exactly as it was given to you. A fine will be given if the uniform is not in the same condition.
Cheer bag and poms- On loan from the cheer team. It must be returned exactly as it was given to you. A fine will be given if the bag / poms are not in the same condition.
Harrison Cheer Classic - If you need to change a position with someone, you must fill out the Worker Trade form below and return it to you coach at least 1 week in advance of the competition.