2013-2014 OTHS PIRATE POMS TRYOUT INFORMATION

PLACE:                      Kingman Gym

DATES/TIME:          Clinic: Friday, April 5th 4:30-7:30 P.M.

                                    Tryout: Saturday, April 6th  8:00 A.M.--??            

INSTRUCTORS: OTHS Pirate Pom seniors and Coach Erin Hanley

TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS:  All of the following will be demonstrated and taught by the seniors throughout the clinic day.  You must have a copy of a CURRENT PHYSICAL in order to tryout.

¶ Pom Routine (including hip hop, pom, and jazz dance steps)

¶ Kick Routine

¶ Leaps/Jumps

¶ Double Pirouette 

TEAM MEMBER REQUIREMENTS

If you are selected to be an OTHS Pirate Pom, you must understand and accept the following requirements and responsibilities. Please be sure to read this carefully before you tryout!

¶ You MUST attend the 3 day summer camp (August 7^th-9th)

¶ Fundraisers—You MUST sell Pirate Chest tickets and participate in kid’s camp.

¶ Practices—Summer practices will be Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:15-9:00 AM beginning in June. During the school year practices will be Tuesday mornings 6:15-7:30 A.M., Thursday evenings from 6-8 (possibly later for field practice nights) and Saturday mornings 7:00-9:00 AM.

¶ Thursday night field practice before home football games.

¶ Finances:  Camp, Camp Clothes, Shoes, Sweatshirt, Poms

¶ All required performances and decorating days must be attended.

MONETARY COMMITMENT

There is a large monetary commitment in the beginning, but keep in mind that this is like being involved in TWO SPORT seasons! The following is just a rough estimate so you are aware and may prepare!

¶ Summer Camp                                    $200

¶ Camp Clothes, Poms, and Shoes        $200

PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE TIME and MONETARY COMMITMENT BEFORE TRYING OUT

Please contact Coach Hanley if you have any questions. 

(815) 433-1323 ext. 2436

ehanley@ottawahigh.com