Tryout Form 2022-2023

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Dancer Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Dancer's Current Year in School* This field is required.
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
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Parent/Guardian Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Parent Email Address* This field is required.
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Tryout Process* This field is required.All students interested in auditioning for the FMS Dance team are required to attend BOTH days of tryouts. A video of tryout material will be sent to the email you provide in the electronic packet and additionally, uploaded to farragutdance.com. The tryout video will be sent by 9:00 A.M. on March 25th. It is the dancer's responsibility to learn the material on their own prior to the start of tryouts. Day 1 of tryouts will not be a formal evaluation- it will be a review of the material learned via video and a time for dancers to ask any questions they may have on the material. Day 2 of tryouts the students will be evaluated through an audition process on this material. All judges will be from outside of the FMS dance program. By selecting yes, you consent to moving forward.
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Tryouts* This field is required. Wednesday March 30th, 4:00 PM- 5:45 PM, Farragut Middle School Gym Thursday March 31st, 4:00 PM until completion (Approximately 5:45) in Farragut Middle School Gym (Must be present for the entire tryout; Callbacks may be necessary). Results will be posted on www.FarragutDance.com. Dancers selected for the 2022-2023 team will be asked to return to the school after tryouts for a team meeting. By selecting yes, you consent to moving forward.
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Tryout Material* This field is required. The following will be included in the tryout material video and is to be learned prior to the start of tryouts: Jazz Combination (45 seconds) Pom Combination (3 eight counts) Leg Combination (Across the floor) Leap Combination (Across the floor) Pirouette Combination (In center) Turns in Second Combination (In center) Instructions on improv opportunity to demonstrate any additional skills. By selecting yes, you consent to moving forward.
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Tryout Dress Code* This field is required. · Solid black top (leotard or form fitting tank - no crop tops) · Black sports bra under top · Solid black shorts (if tights are worn then must be tan) · Dance or tennis shoes must be worn. Preferably dance shoes. · Hair must be in a clean bun for tryouts. · On the day of tryouts no student may wear clothing that would identify them as a past member of a dance or cheer squad. · Absolutely NO JEWELRY OR HAIR BOWS/HEADBANDS! By selecting yes, you consent to moving forward.
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Attendance* This field is required.Farragut Dance Team members need to be dependable. Dancers are required to attend all practices and performances. Any missed practices or performances must be communicated and excused by the coach prior to missing. Missed practices or performances are only excused for school field trips, a dancer is sick and absent from school, family emergency, etc. Dentist and Orthodontist appointments and jobs are NOT excused. If a dancer is not present at the practice prior to a performance (regardless of circumstance), that dancer may not be allowed to dance at the performance (to be determined by the coach). In order to perform on a school day, dancers must attend school for at least half a day. Unusual circumstances (doctor, court, funeral, etc.) must be excused by the coach. A team member will not be allowed to perform during any week that member has been assigned in-school or out-of-school suspension.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the attendance rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Attitude* This field is required.A dancer's attitude is key to a great practice/performance. Negative attitudes towards the coach, sponsor, or other teammates will result in consequences deemed necessary by the coach and/or sponsor. This includes back talk, eye-rolling, lying, etc.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the attitude rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Conduct* This field is required.Farragut Dance Team members are expected to be model practitioners of the 6 pillars of “character counts.” These pillars include: respect, caring, responsibility, fairness, trustworthiness, and citizenship. Conduct such as, but not limited to: smoking, drinking, drug usage, obscene language, or fighting will not be tolerated during school hours, during games, or at any time while in uniform or while representing Farragut Middle School in any capacity. Breaking this rule will result in penalties up to an including dismissal from the team.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the conduct rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Insurance* This field is required.Upon joining the team, members must purchase school insurance AND carry other medical insurance.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the insurance rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Parent Communication* This field is required.Parents are asked to stay in communication with Coach Macy and frequently check Team Communication platforms.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the email communication rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Academics* This field is required.All candidates must pass three classes the previous term in order to be eligible to try out. After selection, dancers are required to maintain a 2.0 GPA throughout the school year to stay on the team. If a dancer does not meet these requirements it will result in temporary suspension from school performances until proof that passing grades have been achieved. During a temporary suspension Dancers must still attend all practices, performances, and events but will not be permitted to perform at school events. Furthermore dropping below a 2.0 GPA will result in temporary suspension from team performances until there is proof that passing grades have been achieved. While we fully support the importance of academics, dancers will not be excused from practice for tutoring, extra help sessions, etc. If a student cannot handle the time commitment of being on the dance team while maintaining an acceptable GPA, then that student does not need to make the choice of committing to the dance team.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the academics rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Preparation* This field is required.Dancers are expected to be prepared for every practice. Dancers may be asked to bring certain items to practice, practice at home, etc.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the preparation rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Uniforms* This field is required.Each member will be required to purchase the approved FMS Dance Team Uniforms. Total cost of the uniforms is the responsibility of the student and her parents. These uniforms will be used for school performances. Separate costumes will be purchased for competitions. The uniform or any part of the uniform may be only worn in an official capacity only. While in uniform, jewelry is prohibited with the exception of uniform enhancement jewelry, such as team earrings and medical medallions. These must be worn under the uniform and taped to the person. No dangling earrings are allowed. A member will not perform if her uniform is torn, safety-pinned, dirty, incomplete, or otherwise unbecoming. While in uniform, members of the team are representatives of Farragut Middle School and must maintain proper conduct at all times. It is expected that each team member will use good judgment and exhibit maturity, thereby commanding respect of others.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the uniforms rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Practice* This field is required.Mandatory practices will begin after tryouts, continue with summer practice, and resume at the start of the Fall Term. No one will be excused from practices unless prior approval by the coach. Violations of this rule will result in penalties deemed appropriate by the coach. Practices following tryouts will run through the end of the current school year. If dancers have prior commitments in April/May that conflict with practices, the coach will work with that dancer. April-May practices will be held Wednesdays from 3:45-5:30 PM. · Practices will begin Wednesday, April 20th. · There will be a mandatory uniform fitting on Wednesday April 6th, 3:45-5:30. Summer practice schedule/location is TBD. Required summer availability is May 30-July 18 (Except for Knox County's dead period June 27-July 10). These dates are tentative and subject to adjust slightly. Exact practice dates will be confirmed following tryouts. Only 2 unexcused absences will be allowed in June and 0 absences will be allowed in July. Any additional absences must be approved by the coach and could result in ineligibility for participating in the camp competition routine. Dancers may not use an unexcused absence for any Choreography day(s) or summer Intensive day(s). Note: If a dancer needs to miss practice due to Studio Recital or Recital Dress Rehearsal, that will be considered an excused absence with prior approval from the Coach. Once the school year starts, fall practices will take place twice a week. They will either be held at Farragut High School, Farragut Middle School or at a nearby offsite location. Reoccurring practice days for the school year will be confirmed by July. Practices will take place from 3:45-5:30 PM on Monday's and Wednesdays. Extra/extended practices will be necessary to prepare for competitions. These practice times may include an additional practice(s) on weekends. All members are expected to be available to attend regardless of scheduling. Do expect to practice Sunday - Friday the week of a competition and plan to practice every day of the week in the month of January once school resumes after winter break.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the practice rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Summer Camp* This field is required.The FMS Dance Team will be attending a Universal Dance Association dance camp (and staying overnight.) Details regarding camp will be announced following tryouts. Camp is MANDATORY for all team members. Vacations are not excused.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the camp rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Studio Communication* This field is required.The Farragut Middle School coaching staff highly values training at local dance studios. We encourage, but do not require, dancers to train at a local studio, in addition to the dance team. If you are a member of both a studio company and the FMS dance team, communication is critical. Coach Macy will be in continual contact with all studios who have company members on FMS. However, it is the expectation that dancers and parents also communicate with Coach Macy. Please remember that your commitment is to both teams.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the studio communication rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Annual Tryouts* This field is required.All team members must go through tryouts and be selected for each academic year on the team. No one is automatically re-selected. Any member dismissed from the team will be ineligible to tryout for the following year without a meeting involving the student, their parents/legal guardians, the sponsor, and principal. If a dancer is injured then that person may submit a doctor's note and a dance video to be judged by the judges on the day of the tryout. The dance video must display skills comparable to the tryout skills.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the annual tryouts rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Tryout Scoring* This field is required.A numerical scoring guide will be used by a panel of impartial judges to evaluate the candidates for the team. The assessment will include 2 portions: demonstration of skills portion and a dance routine portion. Skills will be judged on technical execution. The dance routine will be judged on technical execution as well as showmanship, memorization, and overall presentation. The skills portion will include evaluation on the following: · Flexibility: Splits (Right and Left); Kicks/extensions · Jumps: Toe touch; Right and Left Leap Combination · Turns: Double pirouette (Right only); Turns in second (Right only) · Special Skill: 2 skills of your own choosing (No acro tricks besides aerials) The dance routine may include but isn't limited to: ·Jazz style routine · Skills such as kicks, triple R pirouettes, double coupe R pirouette, R turns in second, calypso leap, extension turn. There will be a short pom routine that may include but is not limited to: (NO POMS NEEDED OR ALLOWED): ·Pom Style routine ·Skills: Toe touch, firebird, R turns in second, Extension turn, R Triple/ Double pirouettes. Each candidate's score will be determined by averaging the judges' scores. Those dancers who earn the top scores will be invited to join the dance team. There is no minimum or maximum as for how many members will be selected for the entire team.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the annual tryout scoring rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Finality of Decisions* This field is required.By participating in the tryout process, each dancer and parent agrees that decisions by the judges will be final and will not be subject for review. Each person acknowledges the necessity for the judges to make prompt and fair decisions in this process and each dancer and parent therefore waives any legal, equitable, administrative, or procedural review of such decisions.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the finality of decisions rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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School Performances* This field is required.The FMS Dance Team will perform at home basketball games (alternating between girls' and boys' half times) and at other school functions such as Assemblies or Pep Rallies. It is mandatory for all members to attend the performances (except in the case of illness or unusual emergencies, with the coach and/or sponsor notified) and the practices before the performance. Members must report to the coach, sponsor, team captain, or designated party at the designated time before each performance. If a member is more than 30 minutes late to a performance that member will not be permitted to perform for safety purposes (regardless of circumstances).
I acknowledge I have read and understand the school performances rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Competitions* This field is required.If qualified, the FMS Dance Team, along with the coach and/or sponsor, will attend competitions (dates and locations to be determined and announced) during the school year. The competition may be in or out of state and require overnight lodging. Parents would be responsible for transportation, entry fees, lodging, and any other costs associated with the competitions. The team members may also be required to attend extra practices. Attendance of a 2022 National Championship will be determined by the coach after camp or qualification. We will be hiring a choreographer for both our Jazz and Pom routines.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the competition rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Alternates For Competition* This field is required.Being selected for the Farragut Middle School Dance Team does not ensure each dancer will perform at competitions. All dancers will dance at our performance at camp, then be evaluated and selected to perform for further competitions. The decision of alternates will be re-evaluated after each competition. Alternates are still a fundamental part of the team and attend all competitions, dress out, and support their fellow teammates! The entire team will perform at all school and community functions. When the decision has been made, it is final.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the alternates for competition rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Team ExpensesIn the Knox County School System, Dance Teams are classified as school clubs, not sanctioned sports. There are not any school or county funds available to pay coaches, buy uniforms, or pay for any other expense associated with Dance Team activities. Therefore, these costs are the responsibility of the team members and their parents or guardians. Coach Macy is extremely grateful for the support from the parents and does not take the financial commitment lightly. To the best of her ability she will spread expenses out throughout the months in order to avoid heavy invoices and additionally thinks through each expense and it's necessity prior to invoicing it. Following tryouts, a more detailed layout of the expenses and when charges will be invoiced will be provided for family planning purposes. Below are estimated fees:
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Coach's Fees* This field is required.Coach Macy Brink will be present at all regularly scheduled practices and competitions of the Dance Team. In an unusual circumstance that the coach is unable to attend a practice, a qualified and designated representative will run practice. An absence of Coach Macy will always be communicated to the girls and parents prior to the practice. The coach's salary will be paid monthly by the members of the Dance Team and their parents/guardians. The coach’s fee is paid monthly, per dancer, April-February. The FMS Dance Team will have an assistant coach who will aid in the success of our program. She will be in attendance to practices and competitions. The assistant coach's fee will also be paid monthly, per dancer, starting in May-February.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the alternates for coach's fees and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Sponsor Fees* This field is required.Farragut Middle School requires all club sports to be represented by a FMS employee, serving as the team sponsor. Ms. Elizabeth Wilson serves as the FMS Dance Team Sponsor. The team’s sponsor is required to be at all practices, events, and competitions. The sponsor’s salary will be paid monthly by the members of the Dance Team and their parents/guardians. The sponsor fee is $20.00 monthly, per girl, April-February.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the alternates for sponsor fees and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Gum and Food* This field is required.Dancers are not permitted to chew gum during practices/performances. Food and drink (non-carbonated beverages) are permitted during breaks.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the alternates for gum and food rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Jewelry* This field is required.No jewelry except stud earrings and athletic bracelets. Exposure of body piercings is acceptable for practices as long as there are no hoops (hoops must remain covered).
I acknowledge I have read and understand the alternates for jewelry rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Cell Phones* This field is required.Members are not permitted to use/check cell phones during practices/performances. If a dancer needs to call/text a parent that dancer must first ask permission from the coach and/or sponsor.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the cell phones rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Tobacco* This field is required.Members are not permitted to use tobacco (cigarettes, dip, etc.) at any time the entire season.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the tobacco rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Trash* This field is required.It is the team's responsibility to clean up after themselves. If trash is left after practice/performance/team event and the coach and/or sponsor has to clean up, the ENTIRE team will have push-ups at the beginning of the next practice.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the trash rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Dress Code* This field is required.Members will be required to follow a dress code for practices including specified footwear for each practice. Members are informed of dress code requirements once on the team.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the dress code rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Team Dismissal* This field is required.Each dancer's ability to comply with these rules will be monitored throughout the year. If a dancer repeatedly does not comply with these rules it may result in further consequences deemed necessary by the coach and/or sponsor which could include dismissal from the team. Dismissal from the team could also cause ineligibility for trying out for next year's team.
I acknowledge I have read and understand the team dismissal rules and regulations for the FMS Dance Team
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Acknowledgment of Rules & Regulations* This field is required.The rules and regulations are consistent with the guidelines approved by Knox County Schools for dance and cheer squads. Members of the FMS Dance Team will be required to adhere to these requirements and rules. Your signature below verifies your agreement to comply. (Note: Only 1 parent/guardian signature is required. ) If only 1 parent/guardian signs, then that signature will serve as signing for all parents/guardians.)
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PERMISSION AND RESPONSIBILITY VERIFICATION* This field is required. PARENTS: Please read the attached information with care before signing this form. It is under these guidelines that your student will be required to function if selected as a member of the team. Please know that all reasonable care will be taken by the school, coach, and sponsors during all school approved Dance Team activities. I have read the Information Sheet and Requirements and Rules (including financial responsibilities) for membership on the Farragut Middle School Dance Team. I will support all items stated. I do understand that they are subject to revision. I will not hold Farragut Middle School, the Sponsors, Supervising Parents, or Coach responsible in case of injury to my child. Furthermore, I guarantee that the Knox County Schools Physical Examination and Sports Medical Permission Form has been completed (in February or March 2022 ) with the requested information, medical examination, and signatures. I hereby give my consent for my child to represent Farragut Middle School in the sport of Middle School Dance Team, realizing that such activity involves the potential for injury. I acknowledge that even with the best coaching, use of the most advanced equipment, and strict observance of rules, injuries are still a possibility. On rare occasions these injuries can be severe and result in total disability, paralysis, or even death. I acknowledge that I have read and understand this warning. We further release Farragut Middle School, its agents, servants, and employees from any liabilities for damage and injury to the above individual and hereby accept full responsibility for any damages or injuries sustained as a result of participation in the F.M.S. Dance Team activities.
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Injury and Illness Policy* This field is required. Parents and dancers please read through the Injury and Illness Policy. Parents and dancers are required to provide their signature to show their acknowledgement and acceptance of the Injury and Illness Policy. Failure to comply with this policy will result in consequences deemed appropriate by the coach and sponsor up to and including dismissal from the team. · I understand that if my child is sick that the coach and/or sponsor is to be notified prior to each practice, performance, or event. · I understand that the coach and/or sponsor is to be notified immediately of any injuries (whether it occurs at a practice, performance, event, or outside of team hours). · I understand that if my child is sick or injured for 2 or more consecutive practices that a physician's note must be provided. · I understand that if my child is injured and put on restriction by a physician that the coach or sponsor must be provided a physicians note and that note must indicate those restrictions. · I understand that if there are any changes to the restriction that a follow-up physician's note must be provided to the coach or sponsor indicating the updates. · I understand that a timeframe or release date must be provided for the restriction by the physician on the original note. I understand that if a timeframe or date is not provided by the physician on the original note that a follow-up note must be provided before my child will be taken off restriction. · I understand that even if my child is injured that she must still attend all types of practices, performances, and events (wearing the proper attire). ·I understand that if my child is sick and is absent from school for more than half a day, that she is not allowed to fully participate at practice that day. ·I understand that if she feels better and is not contagious, she is expected to attend practice to observe. · My signature verifies that I understand this agreement and that the coach and/or sponsor will not be held liable (Note: Only 1 parent/guardian signature is required I acknowledge that I have read the Injury and Illness Policy and my signature verifies my agreement to comply. (Note: Only 1 parent/guardian signature is required. If only 1 parent/guardian signs, then that signature will serve as signing for all parents/guardians.)
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School Performance Policy* This field is required. Each dancer will undergo an evaluation process before each school performance to ensure the team is properly represented · All dancers will be evaluated at a practice the week of the performance · Dancers will have to perform routines one at a time or in small groups to demonstrate memorization, facial expressions/crowd appeal, strength of movement, and technique of motions. If a dancer cannot successfully demonstrate all routines that dancer will not be permitted to perform. · Dancers more than 30 minutes late to a performance, regardless of circumstance, will not be permitted to perform. · Dancers must be presentable to be eligible to perform. This includes (but is not limited to) having your hair neat and properly secured, wearing the correct uniform, remembering and wearing your correct earrings, uniform is secure, uniform is clean and undamaged, undergarments are not showing, shoes are clean, you are wearing low-cut solid white socks, and you are wearing light/normal make-up. If dancers are not presentable they will be penalized up to and including not be permitted to perform (decision to be made on a case by case basis by the coach and/or sponsor). · The coach will also take into account a dancer's work ethic, attitude, and overall daily execution at practice to determine if they will perform. The decision of dancers that will perform is made by the coach and is final. Questioning attitudes from dancers and/or parents will not be tolerated and may affect future performances. Any dancers not permitted to perform must still attend the performance wearing the proper attire. I acknowledge that I have read the School Performance Policy and my signature verifies my agreement to comply. (Note: Only 1 parent/guardian signature is required. If only 1 parent/guardian signs, then that signature will serve as signing for all parents/guardians.)
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Social Media Policy* This field is required. For the purposes of this policy, social media means any form of electronic communication through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content, including, by way of illustration and not limitation, social networking sites such as (but not limited to) Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Tik Tok, and SnapChat. Farragut Dance respects the right of its dancers to use social media. However, it is important for the dancers to understand the need to exercise care in setting appropriate boundaries between their personal and public online behavior and to understand that what may seem private in the digital world can often become public, even without knowledge or consent. Dancers who use social media must remember that any information posted reflects on the entire squad and community. Dancers will not post or promote anything, including pictures, deemed inappropriate by the coach and/or sponsor. Inappropriate may include but is not limited to the following: · General inappropriate language of a profane or sexual nature · Profane or inappropriate language or remarks directed toward teammates, coaches, other FMS students, staff, coaches, as well as athletic administrators and representatives from other schools · Demeaning statements about or threats to any third party · Incriminating photos, statements, or language in reference to violence, drug or alcohol use, bullying, or any other inappropriate behaviors · Creating a serious danger to the safety of another person or making a credible threat of serious physical or emotional injury to another person · Indicating knowledge of an unreported felony theft or property damage · Indicating knowledge of an unreported school or team violation · Engaging in or indicating knowledge of cyber bullying and/or harassing another student or staff member · “Liking” any of the above comments or photos on Facebook or any other social networking sites indicates your approval of such comments and thereby holds you to the same standard. Should you choose to “Like” such comments/photos made on social networks by your friends, the consequences outlined below will apply. · “Retweeting” or marking a tweet as a “Favorite” on Twitter (or other social media platforms) also indicates your approval of inappropriate comments and thereby holds you to the same standard. Choosing to retweet or favorite an inappropriate comment or picture will subject you the consequences outlined below. · “Subtweeting” is not permitted under any circumstances. The notion that you are choosing not to identify the victim of your bullying or inappropriate comments DOES NOT preclude you from the below consequences. · Curse words in the background of Tik Tok · Inappropriate gestures, even if it’s a trend, on Tik Tok · Other inappropriate behavior as deemed so by coach and/or sponsor Dancers will befriend the coach and sponsor for all social media accounts and will include them on the lowest level of security/privacy they have set for their account (meaning the coach/sponsor will not be restricted). Dancers are not allowed to have "fake" accounts. Dancers must provide a list of all social media accounts to which they will be using I any capacity. The dancer will be notified via email and or text message to remove anything deemed inappropriate. Though a parent may not feel like their dancer did not post anything inappropriate from an individual standpoint, the coach and sponsor are looking at it from a team image standpoint. The decision of improper use of social media coach and/or sponsor and is final. Questioning attitudes from dancers and/or parents will not be tolerated and may affect future ability to tryout for the team. I acknowledge that I have read the Social Media Policy and my signature verifies my agreement to comply. (Note: Only 1 parent/guardian signature is required. If only 1 parent/guardian signs, then that signature will serve as signing for all parents/guardians.)
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Parent Policy* This field is required. Parents are expected to be supportive of a positive team environment. · Parents should provide only positive feedback at a performance or competition. · Parents need to be responsive to team communication (such as emails or newsletters sent home). · Please ensure all payments are made on time and in the correct form (I.e. In an envelope, via check, etc.) · Feedback to the program is encouraged but complaints about decisions made are not welcome. Every decision made is in the best interest of the team. It is understood that parents will have their child's best interest in mind but decisions are made in the best interest of the entire team. · Parent coordinators will be set up by the coach and/or sponsor. It is expected that all parents will be responsive to these coordinators. · We understand that there are various work schedules, but parents are expected to be involved as necessary and volunteer with activities when available (such as volunteering to carpool, etc.). · It will not be tolerated for parents to negatively talk about members of the team, coach/ sponsor, or other parents. If there is a serious personnel issue, it should be brought directly to the coach or sponsor. · Dancers will not be punished for negative actions of a parent. However negative actions of a parent can ultimately result in a dancer's dismissal from the team or ineligibility to tryout in upcoming years. I acknowledge that I have read the Parent Policy and my signature verifies my agreement to comply. (Note: Only 1 parent/guardian signature is required. If only 1 parent/guardian signs, then that signature will serve as signing for all parents/guardians.)
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Consequences Policy* This field is required.Dancers are expected to be prepared for all practices and performance. Preparation: Dancers may be asked to bring certain items, practice at home, etc. Being unprepared will result in consequences (push-ups, running, etc.) deemed necessary by the coach. Dancers will be expected to bring the following items to all practices: · Injury Brace/Knee Pads (if necessary) · Practice poms (will be provided by the coach) · Tennis Shoes (appropriate for conditioning) · Team Notebook · Two yoga blocks for training purposes
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Consequences Policy Continued* This field is required.Timeliness Dancers are expected to be on time to all practices, performance, and team events. Being on time means being completely ready (dressed, hair secured, already eaten snacks, etc.) and present at the required time. Practices: Dancers are required to be at all practices, unless sick or having received prior approval from Coach Macy. Practices include after school practices as well as additional weekend practices. . Performances: Dancers are required to attend all team performances. Performances include all school performances (pep rallies, football games, basketball games, assemblies, etc.), competitions, and outside performances.
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Proper Attire* This field is required.Proper Attire: Dancers are expected to have the proper attire for all practices, performance, and team events. Proper attire means having all specified items (clothing, hair, jewelry, shoes, etc.) and available at the required time. Performance Attire: Dancers are responsible for having ALL costume items (clothing, accessories, hair, and shoes) for all performances. Dancers will either not be permitted to dance or other consequences at the discretion of the coach. Practice Attire: Dancers are responsible for being properly dressed at every practice which includes clothing, hair, and shoes. Proper attire is explained below. •Clothing: Dancers are responsible for bringing proper dance attire to every practice. Dancers may be asked to wear matching outfits during months of practicing for competition. Consequences for not bringing the correct clothing will be determined by coach. •Hair: Dancers are required to have their hair properly secured at every practice, which includes clipping loose hair out of the face. Consequences for not having hair properly secured will be determined by coach. •Shoes: Dancers are required to bring their turners and tennis shoes to every practice. Consequences for not bringing the correct shoes will be determined by coach. Note: Dancers will not be permitted to condition without proper shoes. If conditioning at practice and a dancer does not have the proper shoes, that dancer will be required to perform equivalent exercises deemed appropriate by the coach.
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Consequences Policy* This field is required.I acknowledge that I have read the Consequences Policy and my signature verifies my agreement to comply. (Note: Only 1 parent/guardian signature is required. If only 1 parent/guardian signs, then that signature will serve as signing for all parents/guardians.)
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Update Policy* This field is required.In the unlikely event that the Rules and Regulations or any Policy needs to be updated, members and parents will be notified and provided with an updated form. Any updates will not change the intent of the original form. Updates would be made to address any circumstances not currently addressed, clarifications, or any necessary enhancements in the best interest of the team. Examples of updates could include (but are not limited to): social media behavior, practice preparedness, etc. I acknowledge that I have read the Update Policy and my signature verifies my agreement to comply. (Note: Only 1 parent/guardian signature is required. If only 1 parent/guardian signs, then that signature will serve as signing for all parents/guardians.)
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DANCER Signature* This field is required.I have read the entirety of the 2022-2023 Tryout Packet. By signing below I acknowledge that I have read all policies and procedures and my signature verifies my agreement to comply.
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