Montford Cheerleading
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Welcome to the Montford Cheerleading page!
The purpose of the cheerleading team is to encourage school spirit though leadership and a positive attitude. Cheers, jumps, and dance are just a few things we can expect to see from the cheerleaders this upcoming school year. The cheerleaders are thrilled about starting traditions and building school spirit at Montford Middle School.
The Mustang family is looking forward to your support for our athletic teams!
Tryout dates are March 10, 11, and 12 from 4:00-5:30. Tryouts are only for current 6-8 students.
If you are interested in trying out please make sure you have turned in your paperwork including this tryout form to Mrs. Lowery at loweryd@leonschools.net.
All potential student athletes are required to have on file a current school year Activity Participation Form (AP Form), a current year (past 365 days) physical signed by a physician, and maintain a 2.0 GPA the previous grading period. Other requirements may vary depending on the sport/activity. All forms can be found in the athletic forms section.
Email forms to loweryd@leonschools.net
Rising Freshman
Interested in cheering at Chiles High School. Check out this link:
Interested in cheering at Leon High School
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Videos will be uploaded after the first clinic day, March 10.
Dance:
Chant:
Cheer:
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Cheerleading Tryouts 2021
Tryout clinic days March 10-11 from 4:00pm-5:30pm
Cheer Tryouts will be held Friday March 12 at 4:00pm
Cheerleading Tryout Information:
- Solid white top- (No logos or graphics) Tee shirts and tank tops permitted.
- Black bottoms- Athletic shorts, capris, or leggings permitted. NO Spandex.
- Sports bra- Any color is permitted.
- Athletic shoes.
- Hair pulled up in high ponytail. Secure tightly.
- Tryout Process:
- No specators will be allowed during clinic and tryout days.
- Masks must be worn all of the time.
- Each student will be asked to demonstrate the learned cheer, chant, and dance.
- Each student will also demonstrate their jumps: toe touch, pike, and hurdler.
- All students will be judged on technique, sharpness, memorization, performance, and execution of skills.
- Once your tryout is complete, you are able to leave. Please be picked up promptly. The results will be posted online on the MMS Cheerleading website.
- Solid white top- (No logos or graphics) Tee shirts and tank tops permitted.
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Team Requirements:
· Any student currently in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade
· Maintain all 3s and 4s in citizenship in all classes throughout the school year.
· Maintain a mimimum of a 2.0 GPA.
Performances:
· August-October: Football Season
· November-December: Girls Basketball Season and Tallahassee Winter Parade
· January-February: Boys Basketball Season and Showcase performances.
Time Commitment: Being apart of the MMS Cheerleading team is a large time commitment, as it is a year long sport. Obligations begin in the summer and continue through the Spring. If you are a competitive dancer, gymnast, or cheerleader, you may want to consider the large time committment that MMS Cheer requires before trying out.
Financial Commitment: Being a part of the team comes with a financial responsibility as well. Each cost varies by team, but covers items like performance items, all practice clothes, shoes, dues, summer camp, etc.
