1.) Can I tryout even if I don’t have any cheer experience?
Absolutely! Each year most of the girls who make the team have never been part of
a Cheer Team before. We love working with athletes who are new to the sport. If
you would like to get a jump on the 2010-11 Cheer & Song Tryouts, we highly
encourage you to attend one of our Tryout Prep Clinics held during the year. Keep
checking our website for updates during the year on when and where. The cost is
minimal, but the experience gained and tips shared are priceless.
2.) Do you have to know how to tumble to make the team?
Absolutely not. Tumbling is not a mandatory requirement; however, it is does add to
your overall tryout score. Mira Costa Cheer provides several opportunities for our
athletes to work on their tumbling skills, no matter their current skill or experience
level. If you would like a recommendation for Tumbling Instruction, please contact us.
3.) How much does it cost to be MCHS Cheerleader/Songleader?
Although we host many fundraisers throughout the year, cheerleading can be very
expensive and vary based on team placement. Costs include uniforms, camps,
transportation, tumbling instruction, competitions, and travel.
4.) What is the time commitment? Can I do another team or activity at the same
time?
MCHS Cheer & Song are year round sports at Mira Costa. Our teams begin
practices in May, immediately following tryouts, and continue until May of the
following year. All squads support Football and Girls' Volleyball in the Fall, and
Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball in the Winter. We also support Boys' Volleyball in the
Spring. Our teams also participate in local, regional, and national Cheer
Competitions in the Winter and Spring. If a team member wants to participate in
another activity or sports program, participation cannot negatively impact their
responsibilities to the MCHS Spirit Program.
5.) Is there practice over the summer? Will I be able to go on vacation with my
family?
Summer practices and camps are mandatory. This is when you will learn all of the
necessary game material for the bulk of the year. Please check the “Important Dates”
section of the Tryout Packet to ensure there are no potential conflicts. There will be
two extended breaks during the summer. Vacations and trips should be scheduled
during these times.
6.) I just got a new piercing. Do I really have to take it out?
Sorry, but yes, you do. We do not allow jewelry of any kind at any practice, game,
performance, or event. It must be removed. Taping over piercings is not an option.
7.) I really want to tryout for the Spirit Program, but I have a scheduling conflict
during that week and I cannot change it. What should I do?
If you are unable to attend the Mandatory Tryout Clinics and Tryout Day due to an
unavoidable scheduling conflict, with approval of the coaching staff, you may be able
to submit a Video Audition. Please email Coach Jay Watson at
jwatson@mchspepsquad.com for approval and submission requirements. Please
be advised that this is the only exception made. You must be available to attend all
practice and camp dates listed in the Tryout Out Packet in order to make the squad.
8.) What if I have a question that has not been answered on the website or in the
Tryout Packet?
Please feel free to email jwatson@mchspepsquad.com. We will be happy to answer
any question you may have.
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