2020-2021 Tryout Update - April 28

General Update

After talking with the school administration, our goal for tryouts this year is to make them as "normal" as possible.  As a coaching staff, we find there to be great benefit in doing tryouts in person.   The plan for right now is tryouts will be set for the first week of June, depending on what the CDC guidelines are during this time.  If we are allowed to be in groups larger than 20, we will hold in person tryouts.  If we are still restricted to smaller groups, we will hold tryouts virtually.  More information to come on both potential formats as the time gets closer.  We have set this timeframe as a cutoff date because we have to order uniforms in the beginning of June in order for them to arrive by football season.

Once we have a firm method moving forward, we will give more specific details/dates.  We wanted to give an update so everyone has an idea of what the coaching staff is planning as of right now. Thank you everyone for your patience. We will keep you updated as we have more details.

Parent Meeting

The parent meeting will be held at the beginning of the first clinic day.  If we are in person, this will be an hour before the clinic starts in the Faculty Room above the library.  If we are virtual, a link will be provided to you to watch live and ask any questions you may have.  The parent meeting will be scheduled for Monday, June 1 at 5:30 pm, with either method of delivery.  We may also look at offering both methods to allow parents/students the option to watch live, if needed.

Tryout Packet

We have updated the tryout packet to include dates that we are anticipating for the year.  As always, dates are anticipated and may change as this situation evolves. We have also decided to have everyone submit their tryout packets via a google form rather than submitting the hard copy.  The only portion of the packet that will need to be signed via a hard copy is the signature sheet that requires both the candidate and parents signatures.  The signature sheet will either be brought to clinic day 1 (June 1) or a picture can be taken and sent to the coaching staff.

Link to the Updated Tryout Packet Updated Tryout Packet

Link to the Tryout Google Form Application Form

2020-2021 Tryout Update - March 30

Due to the evolving circumstances, tryout meetings and tryouts have been postponed.  We will keep you updated when we have new dates.  Thank you for your patience! 

I have attached the Tryout Packet in case anyone needs an electronic version of it.  Please disregard dates because, at this point, those are changing. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the coaches and we can help you. 

 Tryout Packet 2020-2021

3/2-3/14

State Basketball Tournament

Thank you to all the cheerleaders that attended the state basketball tournament.  As a coaching staff, we were very proud of your behavior and the continual compliments the program received from the hotel staff.  It was a great ending to our season and we hope that you all had a great time!!

Upcoming Items

End of Year Banquet - It is that time of year again for the end of year banquet.  The official invitation was sent out beginning of last week.  Banquet will be held at the school in the Commons on Sunday March 8th at 4 pm.  The cost will be $12/person attending.  Cheerleaders, parents, siblings, etc. are welcome and encouraged to attend.  We will have dinner, thank all the cheerleaders and hand out end of year gifts.  We hope to see everyone there.  The RSVP link/payment is attached below.  

End of Year Cheer Banquet RSVP

St Patrick's Day Parade - The entire Skaggs Catholic Center will be participating in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14th from 10 am to 12 pm.  Further details will be provided later such as meeting location, parade number, etc. but put this on your calendar now.  All students will be given a spirit dress coupon for their participation after the parade as well as their parents can log in service hours for their involvement / attendance / support of the parade as well.  They are planning to have snacks on hand before the parade begins.  

2/24-2/29

State Basketball Tournament

The state basketball tournament is this weekend (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) at Weber State. We will stay overnight in Ogden on Thursday and Friday night. The total is $50 a person, which includes breakfast for Friday and Saturday morning. As a reminder, you must have paid your $50, be current with your cheer account and be eligible through cheer and the school to attend. If you are unsure what your status is, please reach out to the coaches and we can tell you.

At the state basketball tournament, you are representing yourself, Juan Diego Cheerleading and Juan Diego Catholic High School.  All cheerleaders will be on their best behavior and act in accordance with the Student Parent Handbook.  There is a zero tolerance policy for any violations of the student parent handbook. Parents will be called immediately and will be required to pick their cheerleader up from the tournament, if necessary.

Thursday - Checkout time will be posted in the groupme once the school confirms that time. We will ensure that you either get lunch at school or we have something for you if we leave before your lunch. We will head up to the game and cheer for both the Boys and Girls Basketball games. Once the games are over, we will head to the hotel and check in. Dinner that night will be provided for you. Dana has helped us coordinate catered Cafe Rio for that night so please tell her thank you!! We appreciate her help.

Friday - All cheerleaders will be required to come down to breakfast. Depending on what time the games are, we will come up with a plan for the day. At some point, we will practice, cheer at the games and get lunch and dinner.

Saturday - All cheerleaders will be required to come down to breakfast. Depending on what time the games are, we will come up with a plan for the day. At some point, we will practice, cheer at the games, eat lunch and then head back to the school.

What to Pack:

• Money for Lunches and Dinners that are not included 
• Both Uniforms (Navy and White)
• Both Bows (Navy and Teal)
• Warm-ups
• Gray Quarter Zip Jacket
• Cheer Shoes
• Low white socks and crew socks
• Hair supplies
• Any toiletries you may need
• Clothes to Sleep 
• A Casual Outfit 

THIS WEEK

Wednesday - Practice for those attending the state tournament from 6-8 pm in the dance room.  IF DRILL IS NOT ATTENDING AND WE NEED TO PUT TOGETHER HALFTIMES, PRACTICE WILL BE FROM 6-8:30 PM. The Groupme will be updated by Tuesday to let you know how long practice will be. Wear your gray shirt and navy shorts. 

Thursday - Boys and Girls Basketball Games at Weber State at 2:30 pm and 4:10 pm. Hair and uniform will be talked about at practice and posted on the Groupme. 

Friday - Boys and Girls Basketball Games at Weber State (Time TBD). Hair and uniform will be talked about at the hotel and posted on the Groupme. 

Saturday - Boys and Girls Basketball Games at Weber State (Time TBD). Hair and uniform will be talked about at the hotel and posted on the Groupme. 

PLEASE LIKE MY MESSAGE IN THE GROUPME THAT THE BLOG HAS BEEN UPDATED SO THAT I KNOW YOU HAVE READ EVERYTHING ON HERE!!! 

Look Ahead Items 

End of Year Banquet - It is that time of year again for the end of year banquet.  The official invitation will go out beginning of this week.  Banquet will be held at the school on Sunday March 8th at 4 pm.  The cost will be $12/person attending.  Cheerleaders, parents, siblings, etc. are welcome and encouraged to attend.  We will have dinner, thank all the cheerleaders and hand out end of year gifts.  We hope to see everyone there.  The RSVP link is attached below.  

End of Year Cheer Banquet RSVP

St Patrick's Day Parade - The entire Skaggs Catholic Center will be participating in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14th from 10 am to 12 pm.  Further details will be provided later but put this on your calendar now. 

Winter Schedule through Basketball Season*

*Schedule is tentative and subject to change

2/17-2/22

Attendance for Participation in the State Tournament

The state tournament will be held at Weber State this year. We will stay in Ogden for the nights of Thursday, February 27th and Friday, February 28th. The state tournament has been highly enjoyed by cheerleaders in the past and something that is looked forward to every year. For the state basketball tournament games, we are only allowed to have a portion of our 33 cheerleaders on the court at a time, per UHSAA state tournament rules. The coaches would like everyone to be able to participate meaning we will divide games similar to how we are handling basketball season in general. Because there have been several attendance issues leading up to region basketball games, we need to set some requirements of how you will be able to participate in these games. Each team has approximately 2 requirements (one practice and one game) a week for the next 7 weeks leading up to the state tournament.  Requirements were discussed that after 2 missed requirements you will not longer be eligible to travel with the team.  If there are any extenuating circumstances, please reach out to the coaches as quickly as possible so that we can discuss.  Costs per cheerleader is $50 due on February 5th.  This will include room for Thursday and Friday night as well as breakfast Friday and Saturday morning. All cheerleaders must be current on their financial standings in order to attend the state tournament.

This Week

Wednesday ~ Practice from 6-8 pm in the Dance Studio. Wear your gray shirt with navy shorts. 

Friday ~ Boys Varsity Basketball (Navy) - Call Time 6:15 pm.  Meet in the great hall. Wear your navy uniform with underliner, crew white socks, navy bow, and left parted low pony. 

Saturday ~ Girls Varsity Basketball (Silver) - Call Time 5:15 pm.  Meet in the great hall. Wear your navy uniform with underliner, crew white socks, navy bow, and left parted low pony. 

Winter Schedule through Basketball Season*

*Schedule is tentative and subject to change

2/10-2/14

Kid's Clinic

We are going to be doing a mini clinic for the night of Valentine's!! Promote the kid's clinic to anyone ages 4 to 13. The clinic will be right after school on February 13th (3-5 pm) with the performance Friday night,  If you are on Silver, you will already be at the game.  If you are on Navy, you will be required to gather the kids and help through the halftime performance.  After the kid's are dismissed, Navy will also be allowed to leave.

Attendance for Participation in the State Tournament

The state tournament will be held at Weber State this year. We will stay in Ogden for the nights of Thursday, February 27th and Friday, February 28th. The state tournament has been highly enjoyed by cheerleaders in the past and something that is looked forward to every year. For the state basketball tournament games, we are only allowed to have a portion of our 33 cheerleaders on the court at a time, per UHSAA state tournament rules. The coaches would like everyone to be able to participate meaning we will divide games similar to how we are handling basketball season in general. Because there have been several attendance issues leading up to region basketball games, we need to set some requirements of how you will be able to participate in these games. Each team has approximately 2 requirements (one practice and one game) a week for the next 7 weeks leading up to the state tournament.  Requirements were discussed that after 2 missed requirements you will not longer be eligible to travel with the team.  If there are any extenuating circumstances, please reach out to the coaches as quickly as possible so that we can discuss.  Costs per cheerleader is $50 due on February 5th.  This will include room for Thursday and Friday night as well as breakfast Friday and Saturday morning. All cheerleaders must be current on their financial standings in order to attend the state tournament.

This Week

Tuesday ~ Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball (Navy) - Call Time 4:30 pm.  Meet in the great hall. Wear your white uniform with underliner, crew white socks, teal bow, and left parted low pony. 

Wednesday ~ Practice from 6-8 pm in the Dance Studio. Wear your gray shirt with navy shorts. 

Thursday ~ Mini Clinic after School to 5 pm. Meet in the great hall. Wear your navy shirt and gray shorts.  Hair should be in a mid height ponytail.  

Friday ~ Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball (Silver) - Call Time 4:30 pm.  Meet in the great hall. Wear your white uniform with underliner, crew white socks, teal bow, and left parted low pony. 

Mini Clinic (Navy) - Call Time 6:30 pm. Meet in the great hall.  Wear your white uniform with underliner, crew white socks, teal bow, and left parted low pony. Kids will arrive at 7 pm and you will warm up and practice with them.  Once halftime is over and the kids are dismissed to their parents you are excused. 

Winter Schedule through Basketball Season*

*Schedule is tentative and subject to change

2/3-2/8

Kid's Clinic

We are going to be doing a mini clinic for the night of Valentine's!! We will have flyers at practice if you need any and will hand them out in the elementary school. Promote the kid's clinic to anyone ages 4 to 13. The clinic will be right after school on February 13th (3-5 pm) with the performance Friday night,  If you are on Silver, you will already be at the game.  If you are on Navy, you will be required to gather the kids and help through the halftime performance.  After the kid's are dismissed, Navy will also be allowed to leave. Add these dates to your calendars!!

Attendance for Participation in the State Tournament

The state tournament will be held at Weber State this year. We will stay in Ogden for the nights of Thursday, February 27th and Friday, February 28th. The state tournament has been highly enjoyed by cheerleaders in the past and something that is looked forward to every year. For the state basketball tournament games, we are only allowed to have a portion of our 33 cheerleaders on the court at a time, per UHSAA state tournament rules. The coaches would like everyone to be able to participate meaning we will divide games similar to how we are handling basketball season in general. Because there have been several attendance issues leading up to region basketball games, we need to set some requirements of how you will be able to participate in these games. Each team has approximately 2 requirements (one practice and one game) a week for the next 7 weeks leading up to the state tournament.  Requirements were discussed that after 2 missed requirements you will not longer be eligible to travel with the team.  If there are any extenuating circumstances, please reach out to the coaches as quickly as possible so that we can discuss.  Costs per cheerleader will be $50 due on February 5th.  This will include room for Thursday and Friday night as well as breakfast Friday and Saturday morning. All cheerleaders must be current on their financial standings in order to attend the state tournament.

This Week

Tuesday ~ NO GAME 

Wednesday ~ Practice from 6-8 pm in the Dance Studio. Wear your gray shirt with navy shorts. Payments for the State Tournament are due at practice.

Thursday ~ Girls Varsity Basketball (Silver) - Call Time 5:40 pm.  Bus leaves at 5:50 pm. Meet in at the bus outside the south doors. Wear your navy uniform with underliner, low white socks, navy bow, and braid to mid height pony. You may only wear your cheer warmups with your uniform underneath on and off the bus.  Hair must be done prior to getting on the bus.    

Friday ~ Boys Varsity Basketball (Navy) - Call Time 5:40 pm.  Bus leaves at 5:50 pm. Meet in at the bus outside the south doors. Wear your navy uniform with underliner, low white socks, navy bow, and braid to mid height pony. You may only wear your cheer warmups with your uniform underneath on and off the bus.  Hair must be done prior to getting on the bus.    


Saturday ~ Drill Showcase Performance (All) - Call Time 6:00 pm.  Performance is at 6:30 pm.  Meet in at the great hall. Wear your white uniform with underliner, low white socks, navy bow, and braid to mid height pony. 

Winter Schedule through Basketball Season*

*Schedule is tentative and subject to change