TRYOUTS 2024-2025
For all incoming 9th-12th graders and returning team members
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 team selections!
TRYOUT RESULTS
JV
1
7
10
12
14
18
19
20
22
Varsity
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
11
13
15
16
17
21
23
Please check parent and athlete emails for more information and next steps!
PREP CLINIC:
April 9 and 10, 6-8pm
Location: Arvada West High School Aux Gym
We strongly recommend attending at least 1 day of our Prep Clinic if you plan on trying out, more info below!
TRYOUT DATES:
April 29 and 30, 6-8:30PM
Location: Arvada West High School Aux Gym
More info below!
Other Important Dates
Informational Video Meeting:
April 22 @ 7:30pm on Google Meet
LINK: https://calendar.app.google/v5Rr9ssQi8oJcbTg9
Mandatory Uniform Fitting & Parent/Athlete Meeting:
May 7, 5pm-6:30 @ AWest High School's Library
Check out our Instagram for updates! @awhs_poms
TRYOUT REGISTRATION:
There are 2 forms of registration required prior to tryouts-
Coach's Registration: Fill out the Google Sheet Tryout Registration Form linked HERE and posted below by April 26.
School Registration: Athletes will need proof of a current physical AND to complete rSchool registration HERE.
We are so excited to be recognized under athletics moving forward BUT this does add a registration/athletics fee. Please visit https://arvadawesths-ar.rschooltoday.com/home for further physical information/school sports registration!
Tryout Curriculum
Example evaluation skills:
Turns-
Double/triple turns
Coupe turns
A La Seconde turning combination
Leaps-
Right/left leg straight leaps
Calypso leaps
Turning center leap
Optional skills to showcase may include leg holds, solid tumbling, additional turns/leaps, etc.
Choreography:
On Day 1, athletes will learn 1 cheer, 1 sideline, and 1 short routine which they will practice and perform for evaluations on Day 2.
What to Wear
Prep Clinic Days 1 and 2: Wear black tank top or T-shirt and black leggings, bring tennis shoes and jazz/turning shoes
Tryouts Day 1: Wear white tank top or T-shirt and black leggings, bring tennis shoes and jazz/turning shoes
Tryouts Day 2: Wear ALL BLACK- tank top or T-shirt and black leggings, bring tennis shoes and jazz/turning shoes
Hair should be put into a ponytail/bun out of your face. NO JEWELRY!
Bring tennis shoes and any jazz/turning shoes you currently have for each day of tryouts!
Additional Prep clinic&Tryout information/reminders
If you are unable to make it to tryouts but are still interested in trying out for our 2024-2025 team, please email Coach Sami at s.schall1607@gmail.com.
There is no payment or pre-registration required for the prep clinic.
REMEMBER TO FILL OUT BOTH REGISTRATION FORMS PRIOR TO TRYOUTS.
Arrive early! Enter the school through the Student Entrance on the north side of the building.
Tryout results will be posted to this website page following the last day of tryouts (Wednesday afternoon). All athletes and parents/guardians will be emailed tryout results as well if provided the correct email information. Students do not receive a copy of their tryout scores.
Bring water/snacks if desired!
Seniors do not automatically make varsity per CHSAA guidelines.
Competitive team placements will be decided over the summer after continued assessment.
TRYOUT SCORESHEET
If you have any questions, please email Head Coach Sami Schall
@ s.schall1607@gmail.com !