1. Join our BAND group : https://band.us/n/a9a901c62cQck

All cheer candidates should joining this group.  This will become our "hub" and the best spot to get new information, reminders, files, links, etc. 

2. Schedule a physical with a your primary care doctor, or a walk-in clinic. This MUST be done to participate.

3. Cheer Handbook Review: Please thoroughly read and discuss the cheer handbook with your family.  Cheer is a huge commitment with high expectations! This handbook is lengthy so take time to read, take notes, and jot down any questions or concerns you have. We would love to answer any questions or concerns you have BEFORE you make the decision to tryout.  So please don't hesitate to email us or ask questions on our BAND group. 

4. Tryout Packet: Please download the tryout packet and turn in to Mrs. Behee by June 3rd at 12pm. This is the cover page for your required documents (this and the permission slip below)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HMVxWQsCq0q4ckMp6iD-sQdHwy-juA7iw1Jo4KyyvD4/edit?usp=sharing

5. Permission Slip: Please download the PDF document (linked below).  Save the document and include your first and last name in the file name. Fill out and digitally sign and submit in one of two ways:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wI22m69_2RaGItp6LeVJYj3VltOxfEAUvaz2GLDyq6Y/edit?usp=sharing 

Turn this document in on BAND : 

• Start a private chat with Coach Anna (find her under the members list) 

• Click the + button to the left of the message space and attach file. Depending on you phone, the pdf file will need to be saved in Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive, onto your device. 

• Add a message if you wish and click send! *Please do not send the permission form as a photo. 

Or email your .pdf attachment to sqhscheer@gmail.com. 

6. Final Forms: Both parent AND candidate must log in to Final Forms to update and take care of a few things. https://bellingham-wa.finalforms.com/ 

• Parent should login to final forms and use the email address they have filed in Skyward. 

• Click on "+Add Sports" under the heading "Sports." Then select that you are participating in "SQH Spring Spring Cheer Tryouts"

• Be sure that you are in the current year, 2024-2025 and not next school year. 

• Fill out any paperwork that is showing up as red on the right-hand side.  

• Student should login to Final Forms after parent has completed the above steps.  There may be paperwork to sign, or there may be nothing to do at all. :) 

• If you are having difficulties logging in to Final Forms or are new to Final Forms, please email our Athletic Secretary Pam Behee at Pamela.Behee@bellinghamschools.org and she will help you get connected. She checks her email frequently! 

7. Tryout Application: This is the link to the tryout application. Please do not start filling this form out until you have read the handbook, attended the informational meeting, and have all your questions answered.  This should be the LAST step of your tryout application process.  

Treat this application like a job application! 

• Set aside at least an hour of quiet time to complete this application. You will be judged on spelling and grammar. Be professional and thorough. 

• You cannot go back and edit your application once submitted. If changes need to be made, please resubmit an entirely new application and let Coach Anna know to delete your old application. 

• Tip: Draft your essay questions on Word so you can revise, edit, and work on the questions over several days if needed. Once ready, copy and paste your answers into the Microsoft form. 

• If you are having trouble with application submission or have questions before you submit, please email your the coaching staff for help: sqhscheer@gmail.com