Update from the 7th & 8th grade coaches on May 13, 2001
First day practice notice will be posted on ZEMMER'S school doors.
HINT: It is VERY IMPORTANT students are picked up from tryouts on time. A student can be excluded it they are late being picked up!
PICKUP BY PARENTS MUST BE PROMPT.
PHYSICAL FORMS MUST BE IN THE OFFICE BEFORE FIRST PRACTICE.
No one will be allowed to practice or try out for cheerleading or any sport without this form being turned in.
7th Graders must turn in the physical to Zemmer school office. 8th Graders must turn theirs in at the West 8th grade office.
NO EXCEPTIONS!! (THIS IS A DISTRICT POLICY !)
No one is to go to their locker after practice.
PARENTS MUST PICK UP THE STUDENTS AT 5 PM.
Bring to wear:
SHORTS
..no zippers, snaps, buttons
SOCKS
TENNIS SHOES (standard style) NO!!! platform tennis shoes !!!
HAIR MUST BE KEPT UP OUT OF YOUR EYES AND FACE.
No Jewelry ( no bracelets, earrings, necklaces, etc.)
No Nail polish
nails must be kept short to prevent
stabbing and injuries
during partner stunts.
NO gum chewing, candy or food in your mouth
at any time
during practice, games, or cheering.
BODY SUITE $20-$25
PAY FOR PLAY, is a one time fee that covers all sports your child may be involved
in the school year. The student can play in a number of sport activities, beside cheerleading.
UNIFORMS are property of the school.
Any damaged or lost pieces must be replaced by the student. Students are responsible for the uniform until they are turned in.
Uniforms are to be returned, in good shape, at the end of the year after being dry cleaned.
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Motion Drills
7th graders are to make an original chant for the team.
8th Graders will make up a cheer.
THERE WILL BE 4 JUDGES.
You should be able to show the judges two of the following
(your best) stunts or movements:
TOE TOUCH
HEEL STRECH
TUCK JUMP
SPLITS
Cartwheel
Round Off * * *
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Each cheerleader will need to make a poster for display.
Posters are to be used during football ( glitter can be used because it is outdoors)
Your poster
Your Why I want to be a cheerleader paper.
Pledge of Integrity, signed by the student and their parents.
The cheerleaders constitution.
Written out words to your chant or cheer * * *
TRY OUT FOR 2000 CHEER SQUAD WILL BE:
posted at a later date.
GAMES WILL PROBABLY BE ON WEDNESDAYs. (Schedules will be passed out at a later time.)
Practices will be on every MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND THURSDAY til end of season. * * *
ROUTINES FOR STRECHING: You will be taught how to do correctly the following excercises.
Straddle right leg, left leg, and center
Runners Lunge: right and left
Crunches
Split Stretch right and left
Push ups
Kicks
Arms
Wall jumps
Swinging strech
Starbursts
Splits: right, left, center, and switch
Jumps: Right Herke, Left Herke, Pike, Tuck, Toe-touch, Heel stretch
Link to our New West Zemmer Booste Pages to find out IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
WEST ZEMMER CHEERLEADING BOOSTER HOME PAGES
Email me at with comments on the page... t2554@triton.net
NEW EMAIL AS OF AUGUST 2000
Calling all Zemmer West Girls who want to be Cheerleaders
Zemmer West Cheerleading Tryouts for the 2001 Football Season 7th and 8th grades.
TIME: 3:00 to 5:00
PLACE: in the Zemmer cafeteria.
Please come prepared with:
gym shoes and socks, shorts, t shirts.
Paperwork for physical can be obtained from the school office the week before school starts or at the Admisistration building during the summer.
(Knollwood clinic has physicals for a reasonable fee
(approximately $15) Walk-In appointments are available.)
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING TO THE CAFETERIA ALL YOUR BELONGINGS.
You may change in the locker room, but be in the cafeteria by 3:00pm.(Zemmer Policy)
BE EARLY BUT DO NOT BE LATE.
MORE THAN THREE LATE PICKUPS CAN BE CAUSE FOR EXPULSION FROM THE TEAM.
(We do not want anything that can get caught and cause a safety hazard. Boxers shorts are best)
Remember safety is the issue!!!
(choking hazard )
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ANTICIPATED COSTS IF A STUDENT MAKES THE TEAM:
BRIEFS
.. $8.00
Shoes
(a style has been selected) $45 to $50
Socks
$5.00 per pair
Ribbons
.To be determined, will be supplied by the coaches.
All cost are approximate. Most cheerleading supplies can be purchased at COACHES CORNER in Lapeer. Wait untill after you make the team to buy anything new. Your coaches will inform you what style and colors are to be purchased by each grade level.
PAY FOR PLAY FEE IS $95.00 FOR THIS YEAR.
(Each piece is approximately $50.00)
Upon making the team each cheerleader will get:
a skirt, vest, pants and jacket.
( Uniforms returns are expected two weeks after the last game or when told by the coaches.)
Try out information:
(Zemmer West, West Panthers etc.)
Cheers and chants can be preformed in groups.
The 7TH AND 8TH GRADE COACHES AND TWO GUEST JUDGES.
RIGHT OR LEFT HERKE JUMP 
Side hurdle
Front hurdle
and basket ball ( no glitter because the court is indoors.)
For try outs bring:
HIGHLIGHTS of Cheer Booster Meetings: learn how you can help the teams.
Main Index for 7th and 8th Grade Cheerleading Information
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Index to West & Zemmer Graphic Collections (over 200 cheer- related graphics plus more clip-art)
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Cheer Collection From Elba-Seaton
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WEST and ZEMMERS SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB
