Tryout Info
TRYOUT Clinics: April 24th - 26th
6:30PM - 8:30PM
(KHS upper east gym)
TRYOUT
April 28th, 2023
6:00pm
(KHS upper east gym)
Paperwork Due by Midnight April 23rd
Selected athlete numbers will be posted by Noon Saturday April 29th
Minimum Skill and Character Requirements:
The minimum athletic abilities we are requesting are as follows:
Dance skills, solid jumps, motions, stunting, voice projection, teamwork and general outstanding physical fitness.
Please note that while judging will be based on ability, it is also based on potential to succeed. Hard work and dedication can be seen and will be watched during tryout.
If your grades are not currently adhering to the ID Athletic/Activities Academic (IDHSAA) Eligibility Policy then you ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TRY OUT. Students must be in compliance with this policy and with the grade/behavior requirements of the school district.
You must have a current physical/interim questionnaire in order to tryout.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR TRY-OUTS
Shoes: Cheerleading shoes or low tread tennis shoes.
Tryout clothing: Plain SOLID BLACK shirt/shorts (no logos please) are required. If wearing loose athletic shorts please wear spandex/spanks underneath.
Ladies Hair needs to be in a low slicked back pony, with middle part and bow - No scrunchies, No fly-a-ways/whispies.
Gentlemen's Hair needs to be clean, out of eyes, and appropriately styled
Please look your best you are trying out for a performance team. Look like a performer. - See Instagram for more information
READ THROUGH THIS ENTIRE PAGE FIRST.
THEN FOLLOW EACH STEP IN ORDER AND COMPLETE EACH STEP BEFORE MOVING ON TO THE NEXT ONE.
Step 1: Go to the Forms tab, click on the 'Athlete Introduction' form, upload your video, and submit
Step 2: Go to the Forms tab, click on the 'Athlete Information for KHS Cheer & Stunt Tryouts: 23 - 24' form, fill out, and submit
Step 3: Go to the Forms tab, click on the 'Parent/Guardian Consent Form for Tryouts' form, fill out, and submit
Step 4: Download the Band app and join our 2023-2024 KHS Tryout Group Band Group. Click here for the link:
Athletes: https://band.us/n/a0a480P5M3odw
Parents: https://band.us/n/aaa281PdMdoeg
Step 5: If you do not have a current physical from this past school year, you MUST get one to be eligible to tryout. If you had a sport physical this year it is now good until July 31st. If you were a sophomore this year, your interim questionnaire is good until July 31st. If you have a current or history of persistent/chronic injuries you will need to be medically cleared by a physician prior to tryouts. We will need a doctor’s note stating clearance to participate.
Step 6: Go to the Forms tab and click on the 'Recommendation Form' and email that link to 2 teachers, admin, coaches, or staff and request they fill it out on your behalf and submit it by 6pm Wednesday April 26th.
**ALL FORMS AND TEACHER RECCOMENDATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO TRYOUT**
Step 7: Attend Tryout Clinics
****RESULTS WILL BE POSTED SATURDAY APRIL 29TH****
Results will be posted in a list form of tryout numbers in the Band Tryout Group and our Kunahscheer Instagram.
Participants who are not selected and have questions may email those to kunahscheer@gmail.com. Responses will be sent the week following tryouts. Phone calls, text messages, requested meetings, Facebook Messages, etc will not be responded to at any time.$500 Deposit will be due by June 1st
TEAM COMPOSITION:
*Team size will be determined by the coaching staff.
Game Day Team Placement- will not be finalized until Summer Skills Camp
Status from previous year will not guarantee placement. Each position/team must be earned each year.
Junior Varsity (JV) Freshman-Junior participants. Freshman can only make the JV gameday team. JV athletes will cheer at all JV selected games. They will attend summer camp. They will also be asked and expected to attend other various games to help promote school participation/spirit. JV athletes may be considered for competition teams.
Varsity (V) Freshmen-Senior participants. Seniors can only make the Varsity team. Varsity athletes will cheer at all Varsity selected games. They will attend summer camp. They will also be asked and expected to attend other various games to help promote school participation/spirit. A letter can be earned for this level of participation.
***Participation in any competitive environment will be selected by coaches.***
TIPS FOR TRYOUTS:
You will judged on each of these categories:
Spirit: Facials, Spirit, Attitude, Energy
Cheer: Volume, Projection, Enthusiasm, Confidence, Energy
Choreography: Timing, Rhythm, Coordination, Facials, Attitude, Energy
Jumps: Form, Height, Flexibility, Pointed Toes, Prep, Execution
Motions: Sharpness, Technique, Execution, Placement, Precision
Tumbling Skills: Skill, Technique, Safe Execution, Flexibility, Confidence