PayneJunior High School

WHAT TO EXPECT

TRYOUT INFORMATION

MANDATORY practices Tuesdays and Thursdays AFTER school (4:15pm-6pm); subject to change upon TEAM NEEDS!

Performances at all basketball games - performances are mandatory

Appearances at other 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarter sports, could include pep rallies.

Maintain passing grades and no referrals for eligibility.

Positive representation of PJHS and the squad at all times - on and off campus, in and out of uniform.

**all tryout information will be available in the ‘23-’24 tryout packet on BAND and instagram links**

INTEREST/PARENT MEETING: July 27th, 4:15pm-5:30pm, Payne Cafeteria

TRYOUT DATES: July 31st-August 4th, 4:15pm-5:45pm, Payne Cafeteria

WHAT TO WEAR: all black, tight fitting athletic clothes (no sport affiliation/logos), authentic shoes (cheer shoes preferred)

WHAT TO BRING: Physical clearance, water&snack, and your A-Game!!

THINGS TO DO NOW

• Coach Keeley McConahay
• All athletes must be registered on Register My Athlete to be eligible for tryouts.
• Link to Register My Athlete can be found on the PJHS Cheer website - Call Student Services to talk to Andrea if you have any questions @ 480-224-2411
• Complete the Cheer Tryout Questionnaire before July 26th.
•  Link to the questionnaire can be found on the PJHS Cheer Instagram AND in the BAND app. 
• GET PHYSICAL DONE BY PHYSICIAN (this allows eligibility in tryouts, without it, no tryout.)

CONTACT INFO:

Email: paynecheerleading@gmail.com

Instagram: @payne_panthers_cheer

Costs and budget information can be found in ‘23-’24 tryout packet, along with more information regarding the team and tryouts!

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