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of the Cheer Jamz teams for the 2008-2009 season and
the requirements for each of the teams.
Tryouts will be held on May 8th, and May 9th
6:00-9:00pm and May 10th, 2008
Results will be posted on
the website by May 12th after 9:00 pm. Practices begin
May 14th.
At tryouts, you will be asked to do a tumbling pass,
standing tumbling, jumps and a cheer that you will learn
at tryouts.
To prepare for tryouts, Cheer Jamz will have an open
gym sessions open to interested candidates. All are
invited to come to the gym and receive hands on help
with stunting, tumbling, etc. needed for tryouts. These
Open Gym are May 6th, and 7th from 6pm to 9pm.
Staff will be available to parents to answer any questions
about the program during Open Gym. If you cannot attend
these dates, and would like to schedule tryouts for
a different time,or if you need additional information,
please email us at info@cheerjamzallstars.com
or call the gym at 452-1500 Monday- Friday 6pm-9pm.
**CHEER
JAMZ DANCE 2008-2009**
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Open Team - Velozity - Level 6
Description: 18 years old and
graduate of high school
Practices: Sundays 6-9
Coach: TBA
Requirements:
Tumbling - Standing bhs, roundoff back
tuck preferred
Jumps - Toe Touch Pike, Front Hurdler
Stunting - Ability to base, backspot,
or fly the following
Extended liberty variations- heel stretch, scale,
scorpion
Double twist from extended one legged stunt, fly
base or back 2 1/2 high pyramids
Baskets - Back tuck basket toss
Motion Technique must be strong
Performance - The ability to perform
well or "sell" the routine is important
at this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders must present
themselves in a confident, "crowd pleasing"
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Senior -All-Girl FANTASY- Level
5
Description: Grades 9-12
Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-9:30
Coaches: TBA
Requirements:
Tumbling - .Standing Tuck, Toe Touch Tuck, Full
Twisting Layout
Jumps: Triple Toe Touch with excellent technique,
Pike, Front Hurdler
Stunting: Ability to base, backspot, or fly the
following:Transitional Stunts, Extended liberty
variations- heel stretch, scale, scorpion
Double Twist Down
360 to sponge
Prep level double
Baskets: Double Kick Full,
Motion Technique must be strong- The ability
to perform well or "sell" the routine
is important at this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders
must present themselves in a confident, "crowd
pleasing" manner.
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Senior Coed
- Magic - Level 4
Description: Ages 12-18
Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:45-8:45pm
Coaches: Stephanie Mazzettti
Requirements:
Tumbling - Standing bhs, Toe Touch and
Pike BHS, Standing tuck or standing bhs/bt preferred,
Roundoff Backtuck required
Roundoff bhs back tuck/layout preferred
Jumps: Toe Touch with excellent technique,
Pike, Front Hurdler
Stunting: Ability to base, backspot,
or fly the following:Transitional Stunts, Extended
liberty variations- heel stretch, scale, scorpion
Single twist from extended one legged stunt
360 to sponge
Prep level double
Baskets: Kick Full, Full twisting
Motion Technique must be strong- The ability to
perform well or "sell" the routine is
important at this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders
must present themselves in a confident, "crowd
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Juniors - Sensations-
Level 2
Description: Grades
Practices: Mondays 5:45 - 8:45
and Wednesdays 5:45 - 8:45
Coach: Teli Hau, Iris Hau
Requirements:
Tumbling: Standing bhs, roundoff bhs
preferred
Jumps: Toe Touch with Pike, Front Hurdler
Stunting: Ability to base, backspot,
or fly the following liberty variations-liberty,
heel stretch, scale extension single twist
Baskets: Toe Touch, kick arch Motion
Technique must be strong
Performance- The ability to perform well
or "sell" the routine is important at
this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders must present
themselves in a confident, "crowd pleasing"
manner. |
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Senior Coed-
Enchanted- Level 3
Description: Ages 18 and under
Practices: Tuesdays 5:45 - 8:45
and Thursdays 5:45 - 8:45
Coaches: Johnny Aini, Chelsea
Toth
Requirements:
Tumbling: Standing bhs, roundoff bhs
Roundoff Backtuck preferred
Jumps: Toe Touch with excellent technique,
Pike, Front Hurdler
Stunting: Ability to base, backspot,
or fly the following: Transitional Stunts, liberty
variations- heel stretch, scale, scorpion
Single twist from extended one legged stunt
360 to sponge
Prep level double
Motion Technique must be strong
Performance- The ability to perform well
or "sell" the routine is important at
this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders must present
themselves in a confident, "crowd pleasing"
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Junior - Imagination - Level 4
Description: Ages 14 and under
Practices: TBA
Coaches: Tabitha Jones, Kathy Kuftac
Requirements:
Tumbling: Standing bhs, Toe
Touch and Pike BHS, Standing tuck or standing
bhs/bt preferred Roundoff Backtuck required
Roundoff bhs back tuck/layout preferred
Jumps: Toe Touch with excellent technique,
Pike, Front Hurdler
Stunting: Ability to base, backspot,
or fly the following: Transitional stunts, liberty
variations- heel stretch, scale, scorpion Single
twist from extended one legged stunt, Prep level
double
Baskets: Kick Full, Full twisting, Motion
Technique must be strong
Performance- The ability to perform well
or "sell" the routine is important at
this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders must present
themselves in a confident, "crowd pleasing"
manner.
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Youth
- Presto- Level 2
Description: Grades
3-6
Practices: Mondays 5:30 - 7:30
and Fridays 6-8
Coaches: Christina Doyle, Jesica Walden
Requirements:
Tumbling: roundoff, handstand, cartwheel
, roll, standing ackhandspring preferred.
Jumps: Toe Touch
Stunting: Ability to base, backspot,
or fly the following:
thigh stand, preps, prep level liberty variations,
extension
Baskets: straight ride, toe touch Motion
Technique must be strong
Performance - The ability to perform
well or "sell" the routine is important
at this level. At tryouts, cheerleaders must present
themselves in a confident, "crowd pleasing"
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Mini - Dreams - Level 1
Description: Grades K-2
Coaches: Iris Waldron, Erin Powers
Practices: Tuesdays 5:15-7:15 and Fridays
6:00-8:00
Requirements:
There is no minimum requirements for this team
accept the child's ability to listen to instruction
as well as the drive to become a JAMZ cheerleader.
Youth team will receive tumbling instruction once
a week, as well as 2 hours of cheer instructions. |
Although there are requirements
for all teams, exceptions may be made to insure that
teams are successful with stunting.
A crucial skill of all star cheerleading
is tumbling. If you do not have tumbling skills , but
are willing to work on them, Cheer Jamz has the coaches,
equipment and classes to help you obtain the tumbling
skills you need in order to be a competitive all star
cheerleader. Due to the number of teams and levels we
provide at Cheer Jamz, everyone who tries out for Cheer
Jamz will be placed on a team with other cheerleaders
with the same skills they have to provide a comfortable
learning experience for all.
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