IMPORTANT DATE CHANGES:

- TEAM PLACEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: FRI, MAY 21ST

- MANDATORY 1ST TEAM MEETING: WED, MAY 26TH AT 6:30PM in the Enclosed Commons (masks required)

We are excited about the amount of interest in the basketball, football, and competition cheer teams!  Due to increasing interest and scheduling conflicts, we are offering an additional tryout session and alternative arrangements to the following individuals:

• Any athlete currently participating in another sport currently in season
• Any interested candidate who is under current COVID quarantine
• Any interested candidate who was unable to attend or participate in the current tryout session

The makeup tryout session will be offered on Thursday, May 20th beginning at 5PM in the Main Gym.  We will offer open clinics on Tuesday, May 18th and Wednesday, May 19th to practice stunting and tumbling.  The same materials (cheers, dance, etc.) will be used for this alternative session.  These materials can be found on the MHS Cheer Facebook page (with the orange glitter background).  

For any athlete participating in another sport currently in season who is unable to physically attend the evaluation on May 20th but still wishes to try out, you will be allowed to do so virtually.  Please contact Coach Adrianna Moore at manchesterjvcheer@gmail.com to discuss arrangements.  

The addition of this alternative tryout does not affect the current session in progress.  Candidates currently being evaluated will still tryout on THURSDAY, MAY 6TH beginning at 5pm.  However, your placement will not be communicated until Friday, May 21st when everyone has had a chance to be considered.  

There are no changes in the criteria, which was outlined in our post yesterday.  Please review and contact Coach Melissa at coachmbigos@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

Cheer tryouts for the 2021-22 basketball, football and competition seasons have begun!  Tryout sessions are being held from 5-8pm in the main gym on 5/3, 5/4 and 5/5.  Final evaluations will take place from 5-8pm on 5/6 in the main gym.  The tryout materials (with the exception of stunts) are available on the MHS Cheer Facebook page (with the orange glitter background).  

Tryout Requirements:

- Up-to-date VHSL Physical (original plus copy, unless already on file with the school)

- MHS Cheer Registration Form (can be obtained at tryouts)

- Sportsmanship Form (found on this website - original plus copy, unless already on file with the school)

- Concussion Form (found on this website - original plus copy, unless already on file with the school)

- Insurance Form (found on this website - original plus copy, unless already on file with the school)

FOR BASKETBALL:

- 3 stomp and shake cheers (found on MHS Cheer Facebook page)

- 3 jumps

- Outstanding Spirit & Loud, Husky Voice

- Impeccable Rhythm & Ability to Pick Up Cheers Quickly

- Precise, Sharp Execution of Motion

- Energy & Enthusiasm

FOR FOOTBALL:

- 1 Collegiate Sideline Cheer (found on Facebook page)

- 1 Stomp & Shake Cheer "It Takes A Mighty Lancer" (found on Facebook page)

- 3 Jumps

- Strong Stunting Skills

- Outstanding Spirit & Loud, Husky Voice

- Precise, Sharp Execution of Motions

- Energy & Enthusiasm

- Tumbling (optional)

FOR COMPETITION:

- Same as Football (above) with the exception of Stomp & Shake Cheer

- Tumbling (not required, but strongly encouraged)

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

- Must be upstanding, respectful, and great representative of MHS High School AND Chesterfield County

- Must be enrolled in AND passing 5 classes currently and while participating

- Must be able to follow instructions, listen attentively, and think quickly

- Must be able to stand at attention, completely still for long periods of time

- Must be able to run (at minimum, jog) a full mile on rubberized track

FOR QUESTIONS or CONCERNS?  Please contact Coach Melissa Bigos at coachmbigos@gmail.com or 804-836-2767 and be sure to join our Facebook page for the most up-to-the-minute information (@MHS Cheer) - with orange glitter background.

Please wear a mask!

Tryouts for the 2021-2022 cheerleading season will be held May 3rd-May 6th in the main gym at Manchester High School.  Slots for tryouts will be offered between 5pm-8pm. A current, up-to-date physical along with a concussion form, insurance form, and sportsmanship contract are required to tryout. More details to come.  Please email Coach Melissa at coachmbigos@gmail.com if you have any questions.