NO TANK TOPS

As of today, July 15th, tank-tops are NOT allowed at practice.  Do NOT wear tank-tops until you are notified that you can.  Wearing a tank will result in a 1/3 of a strike.  

Competition Squad-Varsity Only

If you are on Varsity and would like to be on the comp. team, you and a parent/guardian need to attend the competition squad meeting.  It is on Monday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the wrestling room.  If the date or time changes, we will notify you at practice and on this blog.  You and a parent/guardian must attend the meeting to participate on the team.  There are no make-up meetings.  

Learn the Alma Mater

You need to memorize the Fresno High Alma Mater.  You need to know it for rallies, games, and the Alumni Association Dinner in October.  You will be tested in September on the words.  I will pass out a copy at the next practice.  To hear how it is supposed to sound, visit the following link:

http://fresnohigh1981.fresnojazz.com/fresno-high-school-alma-mater/

Our strong band can ne’er be broken
Formed at Fresno High
Far surpassing wealth unspoken
Sealed by friendship’s tie

Raise the chorus, speed it onward
Till the hills reply
Hail to thee our alma mater
Hail to Fresno High

When in future years we’re turning
Leaves of memory
Then we’ll find our hearts returning
Fresno High to thee

Raise the chorus, speed it onward
Till the hills reply
Hail to thee alma mater
Hail to Fresno High

Safety First, People!

In case you would ever like to see all the rules for cheerleading, here is a website you can look over.  This explains all stunting & tumbling rules.  The main thing is unless we are on mats, grass, or a padded track, no baskets allowed.  This includes during all basketball games & rallies.  Read through the rules to get a better understanding of all the restrictions.  

http://usa.varsity.com/pdf/nationals/2010/SN/AACCArules.pdf

Texting

Just a reminder-Do not text your coach or Mrs. Champion.  If you have a question, either call or email.  If you do not have your coach's number or email, ask for it at practice.  We have asked/told everyone several times to not text, but some squad members are still texting.  If you are going to miss practice or running late, your PARENT/GUARDIAN needs to call or email-not you! If you send a text, it will be ignored.   Thank you :)

CAR WASH

The first car wash is Saturday, July 11th.  This is mandatory, even if you are not fundraising for your uniform.  The car wash is from 8 am-2 pm at FHS in the McKinley parking lot.  Sign-ups will be during practice on Monday-first come first selection.  Each squad member must sign up for a 2 hour time slot.  I will also pass out pre-sale tickets.  You will sell each ticket for $5.  All proceeds from the pre-sale will go towards your uniform.  The money raised during the car wash will go towards the general cheer fund to purchase music, megaphones, etc.  I reiterate that the car wash is not optional.  Each person must bring 5-7 dry rags, sponges/car wash rags, and a bucket.  The coaches will provide the soap and hoses.  We will also need approximately 5 squad members to make signs.  You can sign up on Monday.  Please tell all you family, friends, & neighbors to come get their car washed on Saturday.  Call or email if you have questions.  

Reminders

REMINDERS-

1.  You need to make your next payment in the next week.  Please pay anywhere from $200-300.  You may pay more if you would like.  Give your payments to Mrs. Champion.  Make checks out to Fresno High.  

2.  Physicals & the other athletic policy forms are due within the next 2 weeks.  Turn the forms in to Mrs. Champion

Email or call if you have any questions.