August 23, 2005

v     Cheer Clinic

Ø       When: Saturday, Aug 27, 8:30am-3:00pm, Carroll Sr High Field House

Ø       Bring: Water, sack lunch, medical release -varsity.com/medrelease_0405.pdf

Ø       Parents are invited back at 2:30pm to watch the girls perform some of the cheers and dances learned during the clinic.

v     Team/Individual Cheer Photos

Ø      When: Sunday, Sep 11^th , 6:50pm, Carroll Middle School field

Ø      Package Info:  www.csptexas.net, user name - SPWFA, password - football357

v     Games

Ø      Schedule: First game is Sep 10^th, with the last regular season game on Oct 29^th.  Playoffs are scheduled to begin on Nov 5^th, with winner advancing to the Super Bowl on Nov 12^th . (Game schedule will be distributed when received.)

Ø      Time: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to kick-off, so we can get organized and get onto the field with our run-through banner, etc.

Ø      Bring: Water bottle, Bucket Seat, Megaphone (if owned), & Snacks/Touchdown throws (as scheduled)

Ø      Bucket Seat: A 5-gallon decorated bucket is used as a seat to rest on during the game.  It’s also a handy container for the cheer stuff!

Ø      Snacks: As scheduled, please bring drinks and healthy snacks such as fruit, and try to avoid salty and sugar-loaded snacks. A snack schedule will be distributed.

Ø      Touchdown Throws: These consist of a few pieces of candy wrapped in cellophane, etc. As scheduled, please bring approx. 40 touchdown throws for the cheerleaders to throw when our team scores touchdowns and as opposing cheer gifts.  Due to the Texas heat, please try to avoid candy that melts.

Ø      Breaks: We'll rest and have snacks following our half-time performance through the first 10 minutes of the 3^rd quarter.

Ø      Restroom Breaks: For safety reasons, cheerleaders must be accompanied with an adult to go to the restroom.  We may need your help to escort the girls.

Ø      Safety: For safety reasons, cheerleaders will only be permitted to go into the stands during breaks or for illness/emergency reasons.  Only those registered in the association are allowed on the track/field, due to insurance reasons.

Ø      Run-Through Banners: We have our banner that Tara graciously made for us last year, so we'll be using it again this year for pre-game and following half-time.

v     Homecoming Parade

Ø      Parade: We will participate in the HS Homecoming Parade!

Ø      When: Wed, Oct 5th, 7pm (details TBA)

Ø      Bring:  2 bags of candy to throw (only if we walk)

Ø      Wear:  Uniform

v     Socials

Ø      Optional Monthly Social: While everyone loves game-time, another big part of cheering is the friendship and camaraderie.  These events are optional and will be at your own expense.

Ø      Dates/Theme:

§         Aug 23rd – “Cheer Kick-off Pool Party”  Please meet at the Stone's house, 900 Hanover Dr, for a pool party from 5:30pm-7:00pm.  We’ll have pizza, desserts, and drinks.

§         Sep 19th – “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream”  After a short practice, we’ll head over to Milwaukee Joe’s in Southlake Towne Square for some “cool” fun with friends!