2016-2017 BOYLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

DANCE TEAM TRYOUT PACKET

BOYLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS Dear Parents and Legal Guardians, Your daughter is interested in trying out for a position on one of the 2016/2017 Boylan Dance Halftime teams. The JV Dance Team is comprised of freshman and sophomore girls and the Varsity Dance Team is comprised of freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior girls. If your daughter is chosen to represent Boylan Catholic High School as a member of the Dance Team, it will be both an honor and a major commitment. The responsibilities are numerous and must be understood in advance. Since all rehearsals and game schedules are preset and announced in advance, attendance at all games and rehearsals is mandatory. Fall/Winter rehearsals are as follows and will begin Tuesday, August 23rd: Tuesday 4-6pm Thursday 4-6pm Saturday 9-11am A separate tryout for Winter/Competition season will be held the week of October 24th. Winter rehearsals begin Saturday, October 29th (all day rehearsal 8:30-1:30). In addition to our fall rehearsal schedule, competition and special performance rehearsals will be added (for competition season members only). Additional competition rehearsals are generally held on Monday or Sunday if needed- but this is subject to change. Approximate Costs All members are responsible for the following costs: • BCHS Athletic Fee ($100) **only paid once, if football team member, this is already paid • Dance Shoes ($50) • Dance Pants ($50) • Poms ($38) • Misc. (bodysuits, tights, sports bras, jazz shoes) $100-$150 • Competition costumes ($100-$150) All costs are approximate and additional items may be added throughout the season Athletic fee is collected at our first parent/team meeting Inability to afford extra costs does not preclude participation (please communicate with coaches)

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Responsibilities As a member of the team, your daughter will be responsible for maintaining a good academic record. This standard is monitored on a weekly basis in accordance with Boylan Catholic High School and IHSA guidelines. All members are required to follow rules set forth in the Dance Contract and the Athletic Handbook. Students who have accrued 40 demerits at the time of spring tryouts may not try out for the following year’s team. In addition, all Boylan Catholic High School Dance Teams follow IHSA rules and regulations and those set forth in the NFHS Spirit rules book. Please sign the attached permission form after you have discussed the requirements with your daughter and agree to make the commitment. Your daughter MUST bring this signed permission form to the first tryout workshop. No one will be allowed to participate without a signed permission form. Please email questions to [email protected] Thank you for your cooperation and support. Sincerely, The Boylan Catholic High School Dance Team Coaching Staff

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PARTICIPATION WAIVER Dear Parents, Your daughter is interested in trying out for a position on one of the 2016/2017 Boylan Dance Halftime teams. The Boylan Dance Halftime Teams perform during football games (separate tryouts will be held for basketball halftime and competing at IHSA competitions). If your daughter is chosen to represent Boylan Catholic High School as a member of the Dance Team it will not only be an honor, but a major commitment. There are specific responsibilities and obligations that are outlined in the tryout packet which your daughter must assume in order to be a member of the team. After both you and your daughter have read the information packet and fully understand the responsibilities listed, please sign the form below. This form must be completed and returned to the coaching staff at the first tryout workshop in order to participate at tryouts. By signing this form, you are allowing your daughter to participate in tryout workshops and tryout evaluations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My daughter has permission to participate in the Boylan Catholic High School JV/Varsity Dance tryout workshop(s). The staff and/or coaches of this workshop will not be held responsible for any injury or accident that may occur while my daughter is present. They have my permission to contact emergency personnel if necessary. ______________________________________________________________________ Candidate Name

Candidate Signature

______________________________________________________________________ Parent’s Name

Parent’s Signature

Emergency Contact Name___________________Contact’s Phone #_______________ Physician’s Name____________________Phone#_________________Hospital_______________ Thank you for your support and cooperation. Sincerely, The Boylan Catholic High School Dance Team Coaching Staff

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DANCE TEAM TRYOUT PACKET

2016-2017 BOYLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

DANCE TEAM TRYOUT PACKET

BOYLAN DANCE TEAM Expectations and Regulations Academics: The Boylan Dance Program expects academics to be each participant’s first priority. Boylan Dance Team members are expected to follow the BCHS rules for eligibility. The Athletic Director will notify coaches if a participant becomes ineligible during the season. Attendance: Attendance at all rehearsals and games is mandatory. Unexcused absence: Team members are allowed (3) unexcused misses per season. Competition rehearsals are mandatory. Unexcused misses will not “roll over” from previous seasons and will start over during the next season. If a rehearsal is missed prior to a performance and the team member is unprepared to perform they may be benched during that performance at the coach’s discretion. Repeated removal from performances due to a team member being unprepared will result in disciplinary action. In addition, if misses due to illness are of habitual nature, the team member will meet with coaching staff to determine action to be taken. Failure to comply with above rules may result in dismissal from the team. Absence due to illness: If a participant is absent from school on a rehearsal or game day, she may not participate in any event. In the case of an extended illness, a parent must contact the coach. It is the responsibility of each team member to report directly to a coach any illness or injury that may result in a missed game or rehearsal. Excused absence: Excused absences include: doctor appointments that could not otherwise be scheduled with a signed note from a physician, proof of absence from school due to illness, immediate family member’s wedding/funeral. *Family vacations are not excused absences. Please plan for the use of unexcused absences for these events. Games/Special Events: Dance members must arrive prior to the start of their scheduled game (time announced by coach). JV members are required to stay until the end of the Varsity halftime performance. All team members must stay in full uniform until the end of the Varsity halftime performance. All dance members are responsible for helping with and attending various school and community activities that include but are not limited to: planning and preparation for the Mother/Son Dance, participating in community service projects for fundraising activities, Little Girls Camp, etc. PAGE 5 OF 10

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Attire: Game: Uniforms will be distributed to all team members. All pieces of your uniform must be worn (any pieces missing will result in an attendance mark). Team uniforms are not to be worn other than for Dance Team purposes. Each dance member is responsible for the proper care of their uniform. Each girl will be fully responsible of any uniform in her care if it becomes damaged or lost. NO JEWELRY: including watches, necklaces, rings, earrings (other than costume related), and other piercings (seen or unseen) NO GLITTER: including lotions, make-up, or any other product including loose glitter NAILS: should be trimmed to an athletic length not beyond the fingertips. No nail polish during any performance. NO GUM at rehearsals or performances. Make-up should be professional. Hair must be worn neatly up and off the face (including bangs) during rehearsals. Game/Performance hair must be worn as directed. Rehearsals: Proper attire for rehearsals will be announced at our first team meeting. Failure to wear correct attire will result in attendance marks. All participants are expected to be in rehearsal attire and ready to begin at the designated rehearsal time. Attitude: In order to achieve maximum success as a team, each individual must demonstrate a good work ethic and be willing to work for the good of the team. Respect for other team members and the coaching staff is imperative. Negative behavior may result in suspension from participation in one or more games or dismissal from the team. Slander of the Boylan Dance Team as a unit, its members, or coaches on social networks is prohibited and will result in suspension or dismissal from the team. Each participant will follow the Code of Conduct as outlined in the Boylan Student Athletic Handbook. Each participant will sign and adhere to the Boylan Dance Team Contract.

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Athletics: The dance program is a demanding sport and requires the same physical training and dedication as any other sport. Boylan Dance Team members are expected to maintain physical fitness through full participation in all warm up and conditioning activities. Like other sports, the possibility of injury is present in dance. An athletic trainer is present at games. Any injury that occurs during rehearsals or games is to be reported to a coach or trainer immediately. Parents will be contacted if the injury is severe. Transportation: Participants must arrange their own rides to and from games and rehearsals. For competitions, bus transportation is provided. All team members are required to ride to and from competitions together.

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DANCE TEAM TRYOUT PACKET

TRYOUT SCHEDULE 2016 Monday, April 11th (Required Routine Workshop) Workshop 1 4:00 - 5:30 pm (Bachrodt Center) Workshop 2 6:00 - 7:30 pm (Bachrodt Center) Dance facilitators and/or coaching staff will instruct candidates on proper technique and begin teaching the required routine. Candidates will be evaluated by coaching staff/judges during the workshop. *Candidates MUST return the signed permission form. Without the form, the candidate is not allowed to participate in the tryout workshop. Tuesday, April 12th (Required Routine Workshop) Workshop 1 4:00 - 5:30 pm (Bachrodt Center) Workshop 2 6:00 - 7:30 pm (Bachrodt Center) Dance facilitators and/or coaching staff will instruct candidates on proper technique and finish teaching the required routine. Candidates will be evaluated by coaching staff/judges during the workshop. Thursday, April 14th Final Evaluation 5:30 - 9:00 pm (Bachrodt Center) *The 2016 Football Half Time JV and Varsity Dance Team rosters will be forwarded by e-mail on Friday, April 15th.

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MATERIAL FOR TRYOUT 2016 Required Elements High Kicks Double Pirouette Leg Hold Grand Jete Leap Toe Touch Capezio Optional Elements Triple Pirouette Turns in Second Turning Toe Touch Required Routine Choreography taught at workshops prior to tryouts (combination of pom, jazz, and hip hop) Candidates will also be judged on character, work ethic, and potential. Music will be available by e-mail after the first tryout workshop. Attire is as follows: Dark colored shorts (please no baggy gym shorts), black pants, or dark leggings, plain white t-shirt or tank (no stomachs visible) Sports bra Athletic or dance shoes (dance paws are allowed) Hair must be worn neatly up and off the face (including bangs) No jewelry (seen or unseen) No gym Nails must be neatly trimmed, no colored nail polish No glitter in make-up or otherwise applied All candidates must turn in a signed parental permission form at the first workshop attended The judging system is based on a points scale and designed to be completely thorough and fair to all candidates. We have a panel of qualifies judges and their results are final. Contacting coaches regarding tryout results is prohibited. Smile, relax, enjoy, and be confident!

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