ANKENY CENTENNIAL CHEERLEADING TRY-OUT INFORMATION 2019-2020
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ANKENY CENTENNIAL CHEERLEADING
TRY-OUT INFORMATION 2019-2020
Dear Prospective Centennial Cheerleaders and Parents:
WELCOME!
You have decided to be a part of the Centennial Cheerleading
program! Please read this packet and discuss the information with
each other before completing the online application and signing the
acceptance documents. Your signature indicates that you and your
daughter/son understand that cheerleading requires time, energy,
dedication, commitment, dependability, costs and a willingness to
support our cheer program.
Cheerleading is hard work but is VERY rewarding for those who are
willing to put forth the effort. You have to be loaded with spirit and have a true desire to represent your school. You have
to WANT to participate in all the activities requiring cheerleader involvement. You must be willing to do your share. More
than anything else, you will develop friendships and memories that will last a lifetime!
Being a part of a squad means that there are people counting on you. You will be expected to keep your grades up and
maintain your cheering eligibility. Many of Centennial cheerleaders combine good time management skills and study
habits to maintain a 3.25 GPA, making them eligible for the CIML Academic Award. As coaches, we will accept nothing
less than your best in both academics and cheerleading.
Centennial Cheerleaders are highly visible in the community. You will have the opportunity to represent our school at the
local and state level. This includes cheering at highly attended and televised sporting events, competing at the state
competition and participating in events like Iowa Honor Squad. Additionally, we expect that you participate in activities
closer to home in the community such as Chamber events and School Fun nights. You will be expected to be a model
representative of Ankeny Centennial High School and the cheerleading program at home and at other schools. Always
remember, little girls and boys are looking up to you and want to be just like YOU!
The commitment is yours to make. Consider your participation seriously. In the past six years, Centennial squads have
cheered at many exciting play-off games and even at state championships. As a program, our squad has competed at
both the Triton Challenge competition and The Iowa Cheerleading Championships (State) with routines placing multiple
top 10 placements, including a 3rd place finish for a time-out routine as well as a state title in 4a group stunt. We plan to
build on this great success and continue to improve each year.
Being a part of the Centennial Cheerleading Program is something to be proud of. We know you will find cheerleading
rewarding and fun!
Cheerfully,
Alyssa Howlett, Emily Aukes, Erin Blessman, and Kaylee BrugioniProgram Structure:
Coaching Staff:
Coach Howlett: Varsity Fall, Varsity Basketball, State Squad, General Overview
Coach Kaylee: Varsity Fall Assistant, Freshman Winter, State Squad
Coach Blessman: Sophomore Fall, Junior Varsity Winter, State Squad
Emily Aukes: Freshman Fall, Varsity Wrestling
Squad Structure
A. Any 2019-2020 Freshman - Senior Centennial student wanting to commit to ACHS cheerleading will be
placed on a squad based on their grade and ability level.
o All cheerleaders have the option to cheer for either one season or double sport (cheer for both
fall and winter).
o The cheerleader must attend the squad selection practice for the season(s) they are committing
to participate in, in order to have the opportunity to initially be placed on an “A” squad.
B. Winter Cheerleading
o Squad selection practices will be held in September for the upcoming winter season.
o Winter cheerleaders have the opportunity to be placed on a variety of squads based on ability
level, personal availability, and sport interest for upper levels: Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Basketball, Varsity Wrestling. (Additional squads might be added based on numbers and skill
level).
9th graders can be placed on freshman, junior varsity, or varsity basketball.
10th graders can be placed on junior varsity, varsity basketball, or varsity wrestling
11th and 12th graders can be placed on junior varsity, varsity basketball, or varsity
wrestling.
o Based on number of participants and the coaches’ discretion, the Freshman and Junior Varsity
squads will be composed of ability level squads: “A”, “B”, etc. These squad placements will be
determined in September and are flexible throughout based on the squad’s needs and individual
cheerleaders’ skill levels, work ethic, and attitude.
o Varsity Basketball and Varsity Wrestling will both be considered an “A” squad. The “A” squads
will practice and perform for varsity basketball games/wrestling meets. These squad placements
will be determined in September and are flexible with a Junior Varsity squad throughout the
season based on and individual cheerleaders’ skill levels, work ethic, and attitude.
Winter Cheerleading
Squad Selection
A. Informational Meeting/Material instruction
o September 4, 2019
o 6:00 – 6:30pm in ACHS Commons/Cafeteria
o Review winter cheerleading information/how to join
o Dress in athletic attire
o 6:30 – 7:00pm cheerleaders will learn/review ACHS fight song, cheers/chants/band dances, and
jumps.B. Online sign up and application:
o Go to cheerleading website: Go to Ankeny School’s website, select community tab, click jaguar
activities, activities, cheerleading.
o Complete the “Centennial Cheerleading Application 2019-2020” prior to the September 7 th
practice.
Enter in basic contact information: name, grade, email, parent email(s), emergency
phone numbers.
Juniors and Seniors Only: Select the sport for winter that you are interested in cheering
for. Use the information in this packet to help make your selection. In addition, you will
need to select your preferred stunting position(s) as these will strongly influence squads.
Answer “get to know you”/cheerleading background questions.
1. Explain why you want to be a member of the Centennial Cheerleading Program.
2. List other sports, activities, clubs you are involved in (school and community).
3. What is your cheer experience?
o Once the “Centennial Cheerleading Application 2019-2020” is completed, an email will be sent
out to the cheerleader and parents confirming application.
C. Squad Selection Practice
o Forms necessary to practice:
Cheerleader Application (ONLINE)
Parent Volunteer Interest Indicator (ONLINE)
Conflict Document
Cheerleader Expectation Recognition Statement *
Concussion Form *
Emergency White Card *
* If you are a current fall cheerleader, you do not need to turn these documents in again
o Appearance: All-American look, Iowa Cheer Coaches Association Rules
Hair: MUST be fully pulled back (no bangs/whispies)
Jewelry: None
Nails: cut short (not visible above fingertip), no polish
Shoes: cheer shoes or athletic shoes
Fitted black t-shirt & black shorts (no spandex)
o Practice:
Saturday September 7, 2019
ACHS Main Gym/Commons
Registration 8:30 – 9:00am
Practice 9:00am – 12:00pm
What to expect:
1. Learn/review ACHS fight song, cheers/chants/band dances, and jumps
2. Demonstrate tumbling (running/standing back handspring or better)
3. Practice basic stunts and determine successful stunt positions/groups
4. Perform and run game day material
5. Coaches and guest coaches assisting with material and critiquing individual and
team performance
6. Winter squads (possibly including “A” and “B” squads) will be determined from
this practice.
a. Squad rosters will be posted later that afternoon.
D. Mandatory post try-out cheerleader and parent meeting:
o When: Saturday September 7, 2019
o Where: ACHS Auditorium
o Details:
3:00pm – 4:00pm: clothing fitting/try on opportunity, parents are not required to attend
this portion of the meeting, but are welcomed to join cheerleader! Cheerleaders cancome when they are available, but there might be lines, so get there early so you can get
fitted/try on new clothing!
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Cheerleader and Parent meeting. Go over important information for
the season. If parents are unable to attend, they will need to set up a separate meeting
with a coach.
Schedule:
A. Pre-season Practice:
o Practice: at ACHS from 4:00 – 6:00 pm are mandatory for all squads
November 11th – 14th
November 18th – 21st
November 25th
o Pre-season events:
Winter Parent Meeting: Mid November (in the evening)
B. In-Season Practice: ACHS in the commons/cafeteria for all levels. Practice will begin December 2nd
and will use this schedule until mid-February when the season ends/moves to the post season.
o VARSITY BASKETBALL & FRESHMAN:
Monday 4:00 – 6:00pm
Thursday 4:00 – 6:00pm
o VARSITY WRESTLING:
Monday 4:00 – 6:00pm
Wednesday 4:00 – 6:00pm
o JUNIOR VARSITY:
Monday 4:00 - 5:15pm
Wednesday 4:00 - 5:15pm
Thursday 4:00 - 5:15pm
C. Games/Meets
o Reference the CIML online for a more accurate schedule.
o Not all cheerleaders will cheer every event, a rotation based on squads will be created by the
coach and a detailed scheduled will be distributed at the beginning of the season.
o Basketball:
All Levels: Tuesday and Fridays (occasional Saturday)
All Varsity Basketball, Junior Varsity, and Freshman will cheer basketball games
1. Varsity: All home and away games
2. Junior Varsity and Freshman: All home games
Cheerleaders should plan to cheer for games played over a school break
(Thanksgiving and Winter break). These are not mandatory to cheer at, but
encouraged. This will be discussed further at parent meetings.
o Wrestling:
Junior Varsity and Varsity: Thursdays meets, Saturday tournaments (all day)
All Varsity Wrestling, Junior Varsity will cheer Wrestling Meets
1. Varsity: All home and away meets
2. Junior Varsity: All home Junior Varsity meets (and possible home tournaments)
D. Awards Night: Wednesday March 11, 2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm at ACHS.Expectations and Purchases
** This section will be discussed in greater detail at parent meeting. **
Expectations
A. Program Book Overview (reference ACHS Cheer School Wires page)
B. Responsibilities once joining the program
o Fundraisers:
Sell cookie dough
Work Jaguar Spirit Clinics
Additional fundraisers may be added as needed
o Community service events:
Participate in at least 5 hours of service.
The cheerleading program will provide multiple opportunities to volunteer.
Purchases
A. Use the grid below to estimate your cheerleading cost
o These are the general expenses of required, encouraged, and optional gear for each squad.
o Note: All costs and items are subject to change or be added with or without notice.
o Fundraising has the opportunity to make the total costs will go down.
B. Returning cheerleaders: Required gear from the past is remaining the same. You will also notice a
new section, “encouraged gear”, which includes required gear from the past. All have remained the
same. Make sure you have each of the items listed for your squad, they fit, and they are in good
condition. Purchase only if you need a replacement.
C. There are MANY additional pieces that cheerleaders (and parents/fans) can purchase this year. These
are not included on the grid below and are not required, but are fun extras for the girls to wear to school
on game days and fans to wear in the stands.Freshman and Junior Varsity
Black Logo Shirt $10
Black Skort $20
Cheer Shoes $50
Required Gear Black and Silver Poms $20
Bow $15
Briefs $20
Socks $20
Total $155
White Logo Shirt $10
Black Shorts $20
Encouraged Gear
Gray Shorts $20
Cheer Backpack $50
Total $100
Warm-up jacket $90
Optional Gear
Warm-up pants $70
Total $160
Combined Total $415
Varsity Basketball and Varsity Wresting
Black Logo Shirt $10
Black Skort $20
Cheer Shoes $50
Black & Silver Poms (not required for wrestling) $20
2 Bows $30
Required Gear Briefs $20
Socks $20
Warm-up jacket $90
Warm-up pants $70
Black Sleeves $40
Gray Sleeves $60
Total $430
White Logo Shirt $10
Black Shorts $20
Encouraged Gear
Gray Shorts $20
Cheer Backpack $50
Total $100
Max Total $526You can also read
