Game groups

Group 1: 

Jamie, Hailee, Rachel, josh, Malaya, Korinne 

Group 2: 

Cassie, Megan, Kenzie, Cage, Maya, Kennadee 

Group 3: 

Breonca, Brinley, Kambrie, Kiri, Sophie, Madi 

Group 4: 

Olivia, Kiera, Kassie, Solace, Skye 

You are responsible for attending each assigned game in your group. This is part of your grade. If you do not show, your grade will be docked. If you are late, your grade will be docked. If you cannot attend that game, you may find a replacement. If that replacement does not show, that is the original persons responsibility and you will be docked accordingly. Work is not an excuse for losing. Please wear appropriate day outfits to games. 

September Updates

Hey everyone! 

School is well underway and cheer is in full swing. Things are going well and I have not had any cheerleader let me know of any confusion regarding cheer/schedule/uniform/etc. I have heard that some parents are concerned there is not enough coach to parent communication. However, I want to remind everyone that I am the student-cheer coach, not the parent-cheer coach. Keeping that in mind, please keep this email as a reminder of upcoming events through the end of fall sports. I also update the blog more frequently then the email chain, so plenty of questions can be answered by referring to that.  

Competition Choreography

As mentioned on the calendar, we will begin competition choreography on Thursday, September 15. Cameron Larsen from UCA will be choreographing for us. He will be in class this Thursday, as well as next Wednesday, September 21, and Friday, September 23. If we need to schedule additional practices, we will do so well in advance so everyone has time to rearrange their schedule. 

The choreography fee was mentioned on the initial outline prior to tryouts as well as the price list handed out during our first parent meeting. If your cheerleader had 5 little cheerleaders during our fundraiser, they will not need to pay the choreography fee. I have notified each cheerleader what they owe in regard to the choreography this morning during practice. 

Music is not included in this fee, so we will need to fundraise for the music, which is being held at the concession stands during the football game. 


Football concession sign up

We need two additional parents to sign up for the last two games. As of right now, we have the following signed up to help. 

10/14 - Homecoming | First half:                   
                                   Second half: Kaylie Luke, Tanya Mitchell

10/19 - UEA Wednesday | First half: Kim Donehoo, Jolene Garner
                                        Second half: 

Please let me know as soon as possible to fill these positions. This money is going to the cheer fun directly for music and homecoming. 

OMG SITE

I talked with Jess, our Under Armour rep. She has agreed to open up the OMG Site for one additional week. The site is a great place to find UA Laker gear at a discounted rate. If you are planning on attending nationals, this is where you will want to purchase any 'fan gear'. Please remember, a portion of all proceeds go to the cheer fund. Once this is open, I will post it on the blog. 


Payment plan for Nationals

Each payment of $150 (per person) is due on the 15th of every month. Please have your cheerleader give me the receipt upon payment. I have spaced out the payments in order to accommodate for the holidays and such coming up. All payments need to be paid in full by January 30 or your flight and hotel will be canceled, all money paid forfeited, and reservations canceled. 

Region and State Competition dates

Region will be January 21, and State on January 28. All cheerleaders will be required to be there 2 weeks prior as stated in the constitution. Please block out those dates so we can have a large audience at each competition. 

As of right now, the only other competition we have scheduled prior is the Roy High School comp. 

Homecoming

Homecoming game is October 14. We will be performing at half time during that game. Please plan accordingly if you are planning to attend this game. 

Region and State Football; Grades

Region and state football schedules will come up quickly and all schedules need to be accommodated to support the team. Since cheerleaders are allowed to play one additional sport in addition to cheer or there are some academic requirements in order to continue to participate in cheer, please make sure your individual cheerleader is caught up on all academics and other activities. Midterms are coming up, and each cheerleader will be required to bring a copy of their grades to ensure they are on schedule to continue eligibility in the sport. Cheer is also a class, and midterm grades will be given in regard to cheerleader's participation, attendance, tardies, and attitude. 

Sign Fundraiser

The sign fundraiser is still going. This is a great way to make money for nationals. I've talked to the cheerleaders about contacting the football team, soccer team, tennis team, grandparents, parents, etc. This is an extremely easy sale and I would encourage everyone to participate in this. All sales go directly to each cheerleader. 

Please let me know if you have any added questions. 

Thank you for your continued support. 

Practice wear

If we have practice on the day below, please wear the appropriate practice wear. 

Monday: gray tank, navy shorts 

Tuesday: navy tank, gray shorts 

Wednesday: white night to remember top, any shorts 

Thursday: gray tank, navy skort 

Friday: navy tank, gray shorts 

If the appropriate practice wear isn't worn, demerits will be given. 

Photo Directions

Here are directions to the photoshoot location. There are two options so please make sure you decide PRIOR to heading to the dam.

Option 1

Park at Swimmers beach and taxi over via boat we have provided.
To get to swimmers beach, go north over the bridge on the west side of the dam, toward the main marina. About a mile down the road, on the right hand side, there will be an area to park and hike down to the beach. Matt Florence will pick you up there. Please plan on being there at 5:15, in order to get everyone across in a reasonable amount of time.

Option 2

Park at Middle Inlet. Head north on the east side of the dam, past the turnoff for cemetery point. Continue north until you see a brown sign and turn left. It will be $13 for each car.

I've asked the girls to bring their dresses and uniforms on a hanger covered in plastic in order to keep everything clean prior to pictures.

We will also be having a small get-together afterward, which parents are welcome to join.

Again, a quick reminder for photos - neutral color dresses, shell top, along with their skirt. Please put money for Amber in an envelope with the cheerleaders name along with the package they have decided on.


Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Photos

As you all know, our team photos will be on August 8, beginning at 6pm. As of right now, the photos will be at Pineview Reservoir at Cemetery Point. If we do not get our uniforms in time, we will need to reschedule. Below are the packages available for the photos. Amber Togisala is going to be our photographer. I've worked with her a lot in the past and I think she will be able to achieve what we are looking for this year.  All cheerleaders will need to have their photo taken for the team photo, and also one individual for the display case. The cheerleaders will need to wear an EARTH TONE colored dress. Boys will be in either a suit or a shirt and tie.  That means creams, blush, tan, brown, white. NOT BRIGHT PURPLE, BLUE OR ORANGE! (Odd that I have to explain that, but I do). They will also need to bring their uniform (crossing fingers we get it this week).

Please let me know if you have any questions.

PACKAGE #1 - $80
Includes: 3 sheets (8 x 10 is a sheet, 2-5x7's, 3-4x6s same pose, 8 wallets same pose)
Free 5 x 7 for showcase

PACKAGE #2 - $125
Includes: 4 sheets & 1-12x12 collage with 4 poses
Free 5 x 7 for showcase

PACKAGE #3 - $150
Includes: 5 sheets & 1-8x18 collage with 4 poses
3 digital images on cd
Free 5 x 7 for showcase

DIGITAL PACKAGE - $125
Includes: 6 images on CD (Copyright)
Free 5 x 7 for showcase

If you would like to look at some of Amber's work, please do so! Togisala Photography

Committees

Hospitality

This group will be in charge of getting treats (small treats similar to a tootsie pop or blow pop) for the opposing team's cheerleaders. This is only for home games.

They will also be responsible for a small treat for BHS teams for the initial start of the year 'Good Luck'. This will also be a small treat similar to a blow pop or something you can get in a bag.

Kim Donehoo

Marci Ryan 

Jolene Garner

Joni Chandler

Jaclyn Mayes 

Events

This group will help the cheerleaders plan their monthly get-togethers and their Halloween and Christmas party. 

Amy Florence

Monique Benard

Kristn Hall

Holly Smith

Jaclyn Mayes

Valentine's Dance Set up 

Bitty Beus

Tina Draney

Monique Benard

Kristn Hall

Wendy Petersen 

Valentine's Dance Chaperones

Kaylie Luke

Tara Sanchez

Monique Benard

Kristn Hall

Janice and Brian Christensen

Tanya Mitchell

Nationals 

Candice James

Kristn Hall

Holly Smith

Wendy Petersen 

Monique Benard

August Schedule

I will make sure this gets added to the calendar, but please plan on having practice Monday-Thursday from 7-10 beginning August 1.

Thanks!