Frequently Asked Questions
LQHS Cheer 2012-2013
Q: How do you decide team placement?
A: First by total score, then score without tumbling, then taking both things into consideration and seeing where the natural break falls I choose the two teams.
Q: Why do you look at the score without tumbling?
A: I would love to have a complete tumbling program, but I know this is unrealistic of all cheerleaders. I want the cheerleaders to continue to better their skills and tumbling is one way of doing that. I look at the score without tumbling because their cheering and dancing ability and jumps are much more important on the sideline and in performances.
Q: Can I make Varsity without a back handspring/tumbling?
A: Yes. You must show an attempt of one with a light spot, proving potential to have it by season, or prove you are in tumbling classes to gain tumbling skills.
Q: How does the interview help/hurt the chances of making the desired team?
A: It is a way for us to be able to ask questions to returning cheerleaders about the previous year, and a way for us to get to know the new cheerleaders’ personality. Cheering requires an outgoing attitude and a lot of spirit!
Q: How many cheerleaders will be on Varsity?
A: I always look for the natural break in scores. I am looking to have a smaller Varsity team this year. I started with 28 cheerleaders. I would like 5 stunt groups of 4 with a few front spots. I will consider these stunt positions when choosing the team as well. Looking at the natural break in scores and knowing how many I need for stunt groups, I am looking at 20-24.
Q: How many cheerleaders will be on JV?
A: Around 16. I like 3 stunt groups of 5 with a few extra. Maybe as big as 20 with 4 stunt groups of 5.
Q: Can incoming freshmen make the team? What if I am waiting on a transfer?
A: Of course they can! J You must be approved for transfer before trying out. Upon receiving the try-out packets I will be submitting the names of all incoming freshmen to the counseling office to make sure the student is going to be attending LQHS in the Fall. I realize we try-out this year for next school year, but I cannot give a spot on the team to a child who may not attend this school.
Q: Why is it so expensive? How can I pay for camp and the uniform?
A: We have a golf tournament in May. Many girls have paid for much of these fees obtaining tee sponsors and golfers for the tournament. We also fundraise for many other costs throughout the year. I try to limit cost by ordering camp clothes locally and ordering only the items needed for each team. Camp is pricey, but includes choreography, a hotel for 3 nights, and all meals. Please feel free to look into the camp at http://www.thespiritconsultants.com/ .
Q: We take Summer vacations, can I still try out and miss some practices in Summer?
A: Yes! I understand vacations will be taken. Make sure to schedule them so they don’t conflict with Work Week and Camp. I try to practice Tuesday and Wednesday so Thursday- Monday long weekends can be taken. If you have a family specific concern please feel free to contact me in private.
Q: If I don’t make the team this year, can I try out again next year?
A: Yes! Please do! You may not make the team this year, but you may if you try again! I encourage you to try again!
