Frankenmuth Competitive Cheer 17-18

Frankenmuth High School
Competitive Cheer 2017- 2018

Parent manual

ALL IN FOR
RED

2017-2018 Competitive Cheer schedule

Saturday, December 16th, Walled Lake Western, Time TBA
Friday, January 5th, Richmond Invite, Time TBA
Saturday, January 6th, Frankenmuth Invite, Time 11am, girls to meet at 8:45am
Wednesday, January 10th, Bullock Creek TVC, Time 6pm
Saturday, January 13th, Clio Invite, Time TBA
Wednesday, January 17th, Birch Run TVC, Time 6pm
Saturday, January 20th, Rochester Invite, Time TBA
Wednesday, January 31st, Carrollton Invite, Time 6pm
Saturday, February 3rd, TVC Invite @ Frankenmuth, Time TBA
Saturday, February 10th, Fenton Invite, Time TBA
Saturday, February 17th, Districts @ Shepherd, Time 4pm

Things required To buy…

Practice Shirts (3) … $30
Practice Shorts (1) … $18
Comp Day Warm Up Dri-Fit Shirt (1) … $20
Comp Day Tall Socks (1) *Suggest buying 1 extra set* … $10

Bows (3) … $12
Gray Varsity Shorts (1) … $35
Asics Cheer Shoes *if you don’t have shoes already*… $49
http://www.asics.com/us/en-us/gel-ultimate-cheer/p/0010269167.0193

You are welcome to pay for everything upfront, if you need to set up payments
please talk to coach!

Round one words

Eagle cheer
Todays the day
Out to prove and here 1-2 to stay

Red and white
Don’t count us out
Dreams in sight
No fear 1-2 no doubt

Don’t hold back 1-2 give your all
Show em what we’ve got 1-2-3-4-5
We want it all

Let’s go red, (counts)
Keep the dream alive
One step closer XX
This team has drive

The choice is ours (move)
To raise the stakes
Eagle cheer has what it takes
All in for red
Ev-ery minute
We work hard, (move 1-2-3)
We want to win it
All or nothing
Do your best (slow)
Never surrender
We are FHS

1 – Required round (From MHsaa competitive cheer manual)

Total Points Possible: 240

Time limitation: Round 1 must be performed within 1 minute and 30 seconds.

Requirements: Round 1 shall be a choreographed routine containing two different jumps
performed in unison by every team member. The two required jumps must be the first two jumps
performed in the routine. Unison refers to direction of skills as well as arm, leg, and body
position. Each competitor must face the same direction in order to meet the unison requirement.
All jumps performed in Round 1 receive the same maximum value (10 points). Each competitor
must execute the requirements in order for credit to be awarded to the team.

In addition, a minimum of five floor movements (6 different formations) are required. The
formation of the team at the beginning of the routine will count as one of the required
formations.

The routine performed in Round 1 may contain jumps, kicks, level changes, peel-offs and arm
motions. Anything that requires the support of another person is illegal in this round.

The essence of Round 1 routine is to create a routine with different arm motions, floor
movement, and level changes. When choreographing a Round 1 routine and incorporating the
enhancements listed, the following three conditions should apply: many, different, and difficult.

The following categories appear on each panel judges score sheet and will be judged in this
round: Difficulty and Variety, Jumps, Vocals, Floor Mobility, Team Coordination, Execution,
General Impression, Creativity.

Difficulty and Variety:

Assign difficulty and variety points
to movements, motions, peel-offs,
level changes and ripples, etc.

Judges must keep track of what a
team peforms. The choices are not
limited to the elements of difficulty
and variety.

Awarding 10 points in variety and
difficulty for a Round 1 routine
should include 33-50% of the
difficult enhancements.

Jumps: Evaluate each of the jumps as to: Technique- form, toes pointed, backs straight, arm
positions, landing, etc. Togetherness- preps are the same, all go up together, reach same height,
land together. Ease- is completed without difficulty, height attained by entire team and ease
when landing.

Vocals: Throughout the cheer evaluate voice inflection, clarity, appropriate choice of words,
volume, diction.

Floor Mobility: Note all errors in accuracy of formation. Evaluate the effectiveness of the moves
as to whether they flow with the cheer, enhance the cheer and provide a smooth transition.

Team Coordination: Evaluate precision and timing of motions including mistakes, missed
motions, punch and crispness.

Execution: Evaluate placement and accuracy of all motions including high Vs. wrist, Ts, lunges,
leg positions, etc.

General Impression: Evaluate routine based on its uniqueness and creativity. Judge continuity,
overall impression of entire performance and team confidence. Judges are not to favor any
particular style but judge the style presented.

Creativity: A judge’s opinion of creativity, evaluated in the GI category, may include unusual
formations, difficult flairs, transitions and preps. Overall impression allows credit to be given for
a team that has given the judge a feeling of excitement, goose bumps or a WOW! Impression.

Round two words

All in for Red
This is our year
Lady Eagles
Show no fear (1,2)
Pushing Forward (formation change)
To prove our place
The time is now
To Pave the way (R. Herkie 1 2 3 4, clap 5 6)
Frankenmuth Eagles
Remember (lunge) our name (HSFR 1 2 3 4 clap 5 6)
Now’s the time
To push for more
Step up ( clap 1 2)
(Turn) We OWN THIS FLOOR (BWO 1 2 3 4 clap 5 6)
Now’s the time (clap 1 2)
To show you how (slow)
Right here (two head nod) (clap 1 2)
Right now (FHS 1 2 3 4 clap 5 6)
(Walk) We’ll fight for the title
Never giving in (hitting left split, hands on hips)
Red (Switch) And Gray (hitting right split, hands on hips)
Striving for the win
Eagle (hitting the floor to switch) pride comes from within (hitting middle split) (right hand over
chest)
Fight to prove (bringing legs together on prove)
*1 2* (hit 90 angle with leg)
WE WANT THE WIN!

Round 2 – Required round (From MHsaa competitive cheer manual)

Total Points Possible: 234

Time Limitation: Round 2 must be performed within 1 minute and 30 seconds.

Requirements: Varsity division mandated number of competitions: D1 =12, D2 = 10, D3 = 8, D4
= 6. At the beginning of the routine each team must perform the 10- count precision drill in
unison. During the precision drill the team is not allowed to change formation.

Round 2 shall be choreographed to containing 5 different skills and only five may be selected.
All skills must be performed independently, not connected. At least one skill must be selected
from each category: flexibility, jumping and tumbling. No more than four skills from the 1.2
level may be selected OR one skill from the 1.4 level and three 1.2 level may be selected. (See
box for description and point levels).

Every team member must perform the 5 selected skills from start to finish in unison. Vocals in
Round 2 must be in unison except for calling the beginning or ending of the cheer. Penalty of 4
points will be given for vocals not performed in unison.

In order to maintain the unison requirement while making formation changes, it is expected that
each team member maintain the same body position while a formation change is taking place.
The judges recognize that varying number of steps may be needed.

Each competitor must attempt to execute the skills in order for credit to be awarded to the team.
If an attempt is not made by a competitor the safety judge will assign a 22 point penalty.

The following categories appear on each panel judges score sheet and will be judged in this
round: Precision Drill, Skills, General Impression.

Skills: Each of the five skills is evaluated in two ways. One is the execution of the skill itself.
The second is coordination among team members.

General Impression: Creativity, continuity, team confidence, floor presence, overall impression
are under this category.

10 Count Precision Drill-
The 10 count is a requirement and:
*must be performed at the beginning of Round 2
*must start in the position indicated in the rules manual
*must contain the 10 motions as written and described in the rules manual
*must be performed in two staggered lines for 4-12 competitors
*must be performed in the same arm, leg and body position as illustrated in the rules manual

*head position and movements are optional throughout the precision drill, there shall be no
penalty for head position or movement
*execution and unison in the precision drill is reflected in the score in the precision drill category
on the score sheet

Requirements and Skills list –Five skills
shall be selected from the list of skills; at
least 1 skill from each category must be
performed; flexibility, jumping or tumbling.
No more than four skills from the 1.2
difficulty multiplier can be selected OR one
skill from the 1.4 difficulty multiplier and
three from the 1.2 difficulty multiplier for a
maximum of 5.8 points for skills. FOR
EXAMPLE: OUR TEAM DOES A 1.2
SKILL OF A BACK WALKOVER, the
judge feels the back walkover is 7 points, the
judge then takes the 7 points and multiplies it
by the 1.2 (the difficulty multiplier) to get a
final score of 8.4. **Valdez, BWO and FWO
can be used in either the flexibility or
tumbling category depending on the needs
of the team.

Round three words

Let’s go red 12345678

FHS cheer, with something to prove.
This team, refuses to lose.
Here to leave it, all on the floor.
Frankenmuth cheer, work for that score!

All in for red, Don’t. Give. In.
One step at a time. One step further.
We want the win!
Here to commit, and work together.
This team is stronger than ever!
Eagle pride, forever!

Work hard, do your best.
Never let up. Red will never rest!
Push… the limit! Stay on track.
Build tradition and don’t look back!

Reds all in, here to rise above!
FHS… Work as one!

Driven, to be the best.
All in all out,
Give it up for FHS.
Yell, reds all in—reds all in.
Yell we want the win--- we want the win!

One hundred percent, won’t be enough.
Keep on pushing.
This team is tough.

When the pressures on, we reach high
Won’t let the moment, pass red by.
FHS Cheer, let’s do it together.
Work hard, finish strong. Better than ever!

Let’s go red! Today’s the day.
Do it big, do it better.
The eagle way!
Don’t give up, this is our year.
We believe we can.
We are --- Eagle cheer!
Round 3 – Open round (From MHsaa competitive cheer manual)

Total Points Possible: 324

Time Limitation: Round 3 must be performed within 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

Round 3 shall be choreographed cheer and may include jumps, stunts, gymnastic skills, tumbling
or any other legal cheer skill. A minimum of any 7 movements (8 floor formations) are required.
The formation at the beginning of the cheer will count as one of the required formations.

The coach is required to submit in writing all gymnastic skills, tumbling, jumps, stunts and flairs
that will be performed in order in which they will be performed with difficulty, variety and
choreography indicated numerically. A 10 point penalty will be assessed if the coach does not
submit the routine description. A 4 point penalty will be assess if the coach does not provide
difficulty, variety and choreography points.

The following appear on the judges score sheet and will be judged in this round:

Category

Skills/Points possible per judge

Jumps, stunts, tumbling, gymnastics, etc.

*Variety of skills…..15 points
*Degree of difficulty of skills…..20 points
*Choreography…..10 points
*Execution of skills…..20 points
*Execution bonus….. 3 points

Floor mobility (10 points)
Accuracy of formations, spacing, effectiveness, transition moves, purpose of movement from
formation to formation.

Vocals (10 points)
Voice inflection, clarity, volume, and appropriate choice of words.

Team Coordination (10 points)
Precision and timing of all motions, tumbling, stunts, effective use of all team members.

General Impression (10 points)
Creativity, continuity, overall impression, team confidence, floor presence. Judges are required
to not favor any particular style but to judge the style presented.

Variety of Skills Category:

Each panel judge will evaluate variety of skills in the routine on a 1 to 15 point scale. The
number of different tumbling skills, jumps, stunts and flairs performed must be counted. Each
different tumbling skill, jump, stunt and flair will be valued at one point. No variety points are
given for preps or transitions.

Difficulty of Skills Category:
Each panel judge will evaluate the difficulty of tumbling, gymnastic skills, stunts, flairs,
transitions and jumps performed on a 1 to 20 point scale. (See difficulty factoring chart).
Difficulty points will be earned per competitor for gymnastic skills, tumbling and jumps
performed. The difficulty of skills is separated into the following point ranges (per competitor):

1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 5 Points 7 Points
Backward roll Back bend Back handspring 2 foot front tuck Tuck half
Cartwheel Center split Crabstand Aerial cartwheel Lay-out step out
Forward roll Handstand Front handspring Aerial walkover Full twisting
forward roll lay-out
Handstand Limber Look through Back lay-out Arabian
Headstand Far arm Press handstand Back Pike Lay-out X-out
cartwheel forward roll
Heel Stretch Near arm Triple splits Back tuck Tuck full
cartwheel
Jumps Switch splits Valdez Twisting
handspring
Kicks Back/front Whipback
walkover
Pushup Back handspring
step out
Roundoff Back extension
roll
Side splits

Difficult Variety of Stunts:

A Round 3 performance will be awarded difficult points for stunts, preps, flairs, and transitions

times the number of sets performed. (Example: if we have two stunt groups you multiply the

total point value by 2.)

Stunts Difficulty Points

Below shoulder level 4

Extended 7

Shoulder level, shoulder stand, elevator 7

Show-n-go 7

Swedish lift or side press 7

Extended suspended splits 7

Single twist to cradle 8

Extensions 10

Basket toss to cradle catch 10

One- leg extension 14

Difficulty Factoring:
In order to more equitably score teams with different numbers of competitors on the mat, the
total difficulty points earned for tumbling, gymnastic skills, stunts, flairs, preps, transitions and
jumps will be determined by each cheer judge compared to the total number of points reflected
on each rotuine description. Difficulty points are awarded on each score sheet after utilizing the
difficulty factoring chart. For example: If we compete with 9 girls in round 3 we must reach a
point total of 450 or more to earn the highest difficulty points of 20. (See chart on the next page)

Execution Category:
Each pangel judge will evaulate tumbling, jumps, gymnastic skills, flairs, transitions, all
preps/entrances and stunts for proper execution in the routine on a 1 to 20 point scale for 12 or
fewer competitors. The maximum execution value increases 20.5 for 13, 21 for 14, 21.5 for 15,
and 22 for 16 competitors.

Execution Bonus Category:
This category rewards teams that execute skills with very few errors. A team can earn up to 3
points in this category if its execution is 17.5 or above. This category has been added to
encourage good execution.

Choreography Category:
A team may receive a maximum of 8 points in this category. There are 5 possible skills/stunts to
perform. Each of the 4 is valued at 2 points and will be credited to the team’s Round 3 score
when performed the required number of times.

The number of times a skill or stunt must be performed is based on a sliding scale according to
the number of competitors on the floor. A team with fewer competitors will be required to
perform the skill/stunt fewer times to earn 2 points.

Judges are required to count the number of times a skill or stunt is performed. It is not a
requirement that different competitors perform the skill/stunt.

The skills/stunts are:
*One-leg extension stunts – credit will be given when the skill originates from elevator or below.
Braced OLE will NOT receive credit
*Team tumbling – rolls do not count. Tumbling must be on the same count but does not have to
be the same skill by all competitors
*Full tiwst to cradle or 360 flair- a team may perform both skills. A 360 flair refers to a vertical
twist by the flyer going up or down.
*Front and back tucks- the skills may be performed from a standing position or as part of a
tumbling pass

Parent Instructions for the 2017-2018 competitive cheer season

The electricity in the gym/arena is what is going to help YOUR cheer team have an
OUTSTANDING performance (ultimately win). Therefore, it is IMPERATIVE that we have
noise, support, cheers and fans in the stands. We need parent/fan support while the girls are
performing- not just the “anticipation” of taking the floor or after a skill. The team needs to hear
you throughout their 3 rounds.

YOU need to sit together and be VERY enthusiastic by:

1. Giving a standing ovation as the team is announced (holding area and on deck, while they
take the floor).

2. Start and participate in parent led chants and cheers
3. Cheering loudly after every skill or stunt during the routines
4. Go CRAZY as the team exits the mat after each round of competition

YOUR job is to show the team YOU are PRESENT for them and most of all… HAVE FUN!

Help the girls with the last impression to the judges at the end of each round. CHEER
FOR THEM, encourage and chatter. (Chattering= talking at them, yelling,
encouragement. Examples: Way to Go Eagles, Go Eagles, Fire Up Big Red, Let’s go
FHS, Eagle Pride, Nice job ladies, Go Red, etc. etc.)

IN SUMMARY, IT’S A CHEER MEET – SO CHEER.

Michigan Cheer Judges Association

Performance Evaluation Table

• 10 Perfect
• 9 Excellent
• 9 Very Good
• 7 Good
• 6 Satisfactory
• 5 Average
• 4 Poor
• 3 Deficient
• 2 Unsatisfactory
• 1 Didn’t Attempt

detailed information for meets

1. Sit together. Varsity and Middle School.
2. Make noise.
3. Girls are NOT allowed in bleachers (with you) at all.
4. Please get details from your daughter PRIOR to the meet regarding clothing sales.
5. You are allowed to move DURING the performance to take pictures/videos. Just not

behind the judges table.

6. Girls are required to be in full team uniform for awards.
7. You are invited to come to the floor to take pictures while we wait for awards, during

and after awards. You are NOT allowed to come onto the mat in your street shoes
however.
8. After competition the girls will meet in the locker room to change and exit as quickly
as possible.
9. Non-human noise makers are NOT allowed (cow bells, horns, shakers, etc.) However,
megaphones are allowed.
10. Signs are allowed and encouraged! Please be respectful of other spectators.
11. Team banner responsibilities need to be handled by the team mom/parent for each
meet. Transported, hung and taken down.

Tri-valley conference activities (TVC)

• The TVC is broken down into two divisions in competitive cheer: East and West.
We are in the East division.

• In our division, we will compete three times against: Carrollton, North Branch,
Birch Run, Swan Valley, Bullock Creek, and Freeland.

• In each of these three meets we will earn points based on placement at the meet
that will carry over to the final TVC meet with all participating TVC teams.

MHSAA Post-season tournament

• We are eligible for Districts by competing at least four times.
• The top 4 teams at Districts qualify for Regionals.
• The top 4 teams at Regionals qualify for State Finals.
• Team placement at all MHSAA post-season tournaments determines the number of All-

District/Regional/State athletes we get to nominate.
• Locations and officials for Districts/Regionals/State Finals are determined by the state

Uniform care and responsibilities

Responsibility: Uniforms have been assigned. Your assigned size is what you are responsible for
the entire season. If you need a change in size, please consult the coach. You are responsible for
each uniform piece. Please keep them in good condition.

Washing instructions: Please wash the uniforms in cold water on a gentle cycle to avoid any
shrinkage. These uniforms are not to be dried in the dryer. Please wash them separately (from
your other clothes) on COLD and HANG DRY. These should never be ironed. By following
these washing instructions it ensures we can wear these for several years.

Stains: If you get a stain (lipstick, sauce, marks, etc.) on any piece, please pre-treat with a stain
remover before washing, it is the best chance of getting the stain out.

Alterations: If you must take the uniform in for a better fit, please clear it with me first, and take
to someone who knows what they are doing. If you attempt to take in the uniform yourself and
ruin it you are responsible for the cost to replace it. Any alteration must be able to be removed at
the end of the season for uniform turn-in.

Any disfigurement or stain on the uniform resulting in the inability to use the uniform in other
seasons will be your responsibility to replace.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PACKING AND BRINGING ALL UNIFORMS TO EACH
MEET. Please refer to the “pack your bags” file.

Frankenmuth high school varsity cheerleading rules and
requirements

1. Team members must abide by the FHS Athletic Handbook.
2. Cheer team members are NOT to practice without a coach present.
3. All team members are to be ready for practice at the designated time. Everyone must

wear the designated practice clothes, cheer shoes and bow. No jewelry or artificial nails
are allowed. No nail polish is to be worn on game/competition days. Fingernails
shouldn’t be any longer than your fingertip.

a. If you come to practice without cheer shoes, you will not be permitted to
practice.

b. See below on attendance policy
4. All members should be present 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the designated leaving time for

competitions.
5. Uniforms are assigned to each athlete; they are responsible for the care and maintenance

during the time it is in their possession. Any item that is not returned or is returned
damage will be charged to the student. UNIFORMS ARE TO BE WORN TO
COMPETITIONS ONLY. You are required to purchase any additional practice clothes,
team shirts, socks, spandex, bows, etc.
6. This is a TEAM SPORT. All members are expected to attend all practices, competitions,
events, and fundraisers put on by FVCC. Missing any of the above mentioned will result
in an absence on your record.
. All fundraisers are mandatory.
7. Missing 3 or more unexcused absences will result in immediate dismissal from the team.
(3) tardies will result in (1) unexcused absence. Team members will be notified where
they stand on absences. To have an absence considered excused you must do the
following: 1. Notify the coach before the absence occurs (family emergency, death, etc)
2. Present a doctor’s note. 3. Show proof of school function
. Any absence may result in losing your spot in the round (s)
8. Injuries serious enough to obtain a doctor’s attention, requires a release to return to
participate.
9. Your spot is up to the discretion of the coach.
. Not everyone may be in a round, but you will be required to attend practice and learn
EVERY ROUND as you can challenge into each round on Fridays.

a. Challenges will be held every Friday. The two individuals will compete against each
while performing the desired spot in the desired round. Team members will vote, but ultimately
the coaches will decide who receives the spot. Any critique will be given to the athlete in front of
the team so everyone can learn from the experience.

10. Practices are CLOSED. No family or friends are allowed to “hang out” during practice
times.

11. Cell phone must be off or silence while at competitions and practices. Cell phones MUST
be OFF or in your bag while in the locker room. You cannot put them into the coaches
bag to carry.

. While at practice your phone must be checked into your designated slot. Failure to do so
may result in a tardy.

12. Cheerleaders must maintain good grades in order to participate, any team member failing
two or more classes each week will be ineligible and will not be allowed to cheer until
the grade is raised.

13. Team members will abide by the Code of Conduct rules listed in the FHS Athletic
Handbook. Any athlete found to be consuming alcohol or drugs, or posting inappropriate
content online, will result in immediate dismissal from this team and will be punished as
indicated in the athletic handbook.

. No form of bullying will be tolerated and will also result in dismissal from the team.
14. Disrespectful attitude toward the coaches, other teammates, or any official, will not be
tolerated. Any member to be found in violation against this or with 3 or more personal
complaints, will be asked to leave the team. Again, BULLYING IS NOT TOLERATED.
15. During Competitive Cheer Season, HAIR MUST BE ONE NATURAL COLOR.