Basic Information:

§ Tryouts registration begins at 8:15 a.m. in the Southridge Main Gym. Be on time as the day’s schedule begins at 8:30 a.m.

§ Tryout attire: shorts or jazz pants (no jeans) and t-shirt or racer back shirt—please dress appropriately, following Kennewick School District dress codes. Shoes must be worn at all times. You may wear jazz shoes or athletic shoes that do not have thick soles that make it unsafe to turn and leap. Please have hair pulled up in a ponytail. Remove all jewelry before entering the gym. No gum is allowed.

§ Lunch Break: There is a 40 minute lunch break from 12:30-1:10. You may bring a lunch and stay in the gym foyer, or you may go home for lunch. Stretching and review will begin immediately at 1:10 p.m. so don’t be late coming back.

Day of Judging

§ 8:15-8:30 a.m.—Registration

§ 8:30-8:45 a.m.—Coach discusses program and tryout schedule

§ 8:45-9:00 a.m.—Stretch

§ 9:00-9:30—Across the floor technique

§ 9:30-12:30—Learn routine

§ 12:30-1:10—Lunch Break

§ 1:10-1:30—Quick stretch & Question session

§ 1:30-2:00—Review routine

§ 2:00—Judging begins

§ 3:30-4:00—Call-Backs

§ 4:00—Judging Ends

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

We will be posting a team roster on the gym doors Saturday evening after 6:00 p.m.

JUDGING IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS:

1. Tryout Routine 50 pts.

2. Dance Technique 30 pts.

3. Application 10 pts.

4. Coach Evaluation 10 pts.

Total Points Possible=100

Dance Technique Elements Evaluated

1. Splits 2. Leaps 3. Turns 4. Kicks 5. Toe touch