Annual Banquet

Our Annual Cheer Banquet will take place this Saturday, 12/15/07, at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School in the cafeteria from 1:00-4:00 pm.

Each cheerleader may invite two guests. Any additional guests must pay $5.00 by Thursday 12/13/07.

No money will be accepted at the door. Anyone not on the list will not be allowed entry.

TODAY'S PRACTICE IS CANCELLED

Due to the inclement weather and school closing practice is cancelled today, December 5, 2007.

Competition Photos

12/8 Competition Hair

Girls are expected to wear hair in a neat, low, side bun on the left side with a part on the right. The ponytail holder attached to the bows goes around the bun, with the names on the bows facing out.

If your child has braids or locks, the part in not necessary. You may consider getting a hair net to go over the ponytail/bun to keep in place.

All Capital Spirit Competition Update

The new results have been posted on the Spirit Unlimited Website. A mistake in scoring caused the wrong results to be announced at the November 10th competition. After protesting the scores, the company found there had been an error in scoring. Accordingly, our 3rd place result has been changed to FIRST PLACE. CONGRATULATIONS LADIES ON ANOTHER VICTORY (even if belated).

You can view the results page here:

http://www.spiritunlimited.com/cms/calendar/files/AllCapitalResults.pdf

December 8, 2007—Christmas Classic Cheer Competition

CCBC Dundalk Campus
Building “H” – Health Fitness Athletic Center
7200 Sollers Point Road
Baltimore, MD 21222
Spectator Pricing: $10.00; children 6-10-$5.00; children under 6-free

We will meet at Benjamin Stoddert Friday, 11/7/07 at 7:00 pm
We will be staying at the Homewood Suites
625-A South President Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202; 410-234-0999

We have two suites reserved at the Homewood Suites under my father’s name, James Rice. There will be 4 parents/chaperones, not including myself, who will be there the entire time.

All squad members must stay with the group the night before the competition. If any parents have any questions or issues, please feel free to contact me at 703-681-3980 or 323-445-2805. If interested, you may rent a suite at the same hotel for $159 or consult the list below of hotels in the area. If you plan to meet us at the competition, doors open at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, 12/8/07 at the CCBC Dundalk Campus.
The actual performance time and awards schedule will be distributed when that
information is available (11/6/07)


Other Hotels in the vicinity:

· Baltimore Marriott® Waterfront -$199
700 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202 USA
· Courtyard Baltimore Downtown/Inner Harbor $138.00
1000 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, MD 21202, United States
· Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore Inner Harbor $140.00
625 South President Street
Baltimore, MD 21202, United States
· Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore Hotel--$99.00
20 W Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD 21201
· Days Inn Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel--$126
100 Hopkins Place
Baltimore, MD 21201

November 17th was a SUCCESS!

Congratulations to the wonderful and incredible 12 & Under Cheer Squad for coming in First Place at the 7th Annual Battle of the Recs Cheer Competition!

You ladies were Terrific!!

Congratulations to the small but super 8 & Under Cheer Squad for coming in First Place at the 7th Annual Battle of the Recs Cheer Competition, also!

Congratulations to the 16 & Under Cheer Squad for coming in Second Place as well.

Special Congrats to Janelle and Daiza for winning the individual Jump Contests for their age groups!

Competition Photos

Pictures from this past weekend's All Capital Spirit Championship can be viewed and ordered online at http://www.tssphotography.com/cavalieri.

Raffle Ticket Information

We are conducting this fundraiser in order to raise funds for the 2nd Annual Silver Hill Boys and Girls Club Cheerleading Banquet. The date of the banquet is December 15, 2007 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. This is separate from the one the club gives each April recognizing all the teams. This banquet is specifically for the cheerleaders and will honor them as well as the coaches, parents, and everyone else who has been involved with helping any of the cheer squads.

• Each girl is asked to sell 30 tickets at 1 dollar a piece
• If someone is unable to sell all of their tickets, we ask that they pay the difference.
• All money and ticket stubs should be returned to their cheer coach or the commissioner, Latrice Lee, by November 17, 2007.
• The drawing will actually take place the day of the banquet, December 15, 2007.
• The winner need not be present, so make sure each stub has a LEGIBLE name and phone number.

Upcoming Competition Information

November 10, 2007—All Capital Spirit Championship,
PG Sports and Learning Complex
8001 Sherriff Road
Landover, MD 20785
Meet in the parking lot of PG Sports and Learning Center at 8:45 a.m.
Spectator Pricing: $12.00; children 6-10 and seniors over 65-$6.00; children under 6-free

November 17, 2007—Annual Battle of the Recs, Friendly High School
10000 Allentown RdFort Washington, MD 20744
Meet in the parking lot of Friendly High School at 7:50 am.
Spectator Pricing: Ages 6 and up-$7.00 (doors open at 9:30)

December 7, 2007—Christmas Classic
CCBC Dundalk Campus
Building “H” – Health Fitness Athletic Center
7200 Sollers Point Road
Baltimore, MD 21222
Meet at the Marlow Burger King at 6:00 am
Spectator Pricing: $10.00; children 6-10-$5.00; children under 6-free (doors open at 7:30)
*Please contact me if you would like to volunteer to drive, as we will be carpooling to this event because it is an hour-long commute.

CONGRATULATIONS to the PG Boys & Girls Club 12 & Under AAA FIRST PLACE CHAMPIONS!!!

Photos and videos will be added shortly.

Competition Hairdo

The hair in the front should be sectioned off and either twisted or cornrowed back into a high ponytail. Ponytails should have spiral curls. You may add pieces for length if you so choose. Please make sure hair is neat and the is child's NATURAL hair color (no bright colored dye or pieces).

Below is a link that gives step by step instructions on how to create this look. http://styles101.homestead.com/howto4.html

Countdown to Competition!

Our first competition is this SUNDAY, November 4, 2007.

Here are a few things to remember:

Show and Tell is this THURSDAY at 7:15 p.m. at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School.
Girls are expected to bring:

• cheer vest
• cheer skirt
• competition shoes (Zephz)
• RED bloomers
• red midriff

We will meet SUNDAY morning at 8:30 a.m. at the Burger King off of St. Barnabus and 28th Avenue.

Girls MUST wear:

• cheer vest
• cheer skirt
• competition shoes (Zephz)
• RED bloomers
• red midriff
• Warm ups (TOP AND BOTTOMS)

Socks and ribbons will be provided at that time.

Also, please remind your girls to put NO LOTION on their face that morning. We will apply paw tattoos and makeup and lotion will cause problems.

Homecoming 2007

The girls did a great job at both the pep rally and games!! Here are a few pictures and video.

PEP RALLY AND HOMECOMING GAME

PEP RALLY- FRIDAY, 10/5/07 7:00 PM @ North Barnaby Pool. All are welcome to attend

Girls will meet at the blue house at 6:00 pm and wear their warm-ups for the performance.


HOMECOMING GAME- SATURDAY, 10/6/07 @ Potomac Highschool. We will be cheering for 2 games (10:15 and 11:30).

Girls will meet in the parking lot at 9:45 am.

SCHEDULE CHANGE

Until further notice, 12 & Under Cheer Squad will meet

MONDAY and WEDNESDAY
From 6:30 – 8:30 at

Hillcrest Heights
Elementary School
4305 22nd Pl
Temple Hills, MD 20748-7016

AND FRIDAY from 6:00 – 8:00 at
at the Blue House

To get to the school: Take Silver Hill Rd towards Iverson Mall. Silver Hill Rd/ MD-458 W becomes Iverson ST, Turn LEFT onto 23RD PL, Turn RIGHT onto Jameson ST, Turn LEFT onto 22ND PL

Tumbling Private Lessons

We will be participating in four private lessons from 6pm-7pm on the following dates:

Thursday, 10/4/07
Thursday, 10/11/07
Thursday, 10/18/07
Thursday, 10/25/07

The cost is $60 for the series of classes.

This is not mandatory but open to all squad members who wish to participate.

Location:
Cheer Connection, LLC
Spirit Force All-Stars
7456 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd
Clinton, MD 20735

Contact Information:
Violette Willis
Gym: (301) 856-3800
Mobile: (301) 503-6116
Fax: (301) 542-0159
http://www.blogger.com/www.cheer-connection.com

Game--Saturday 9/29/07

We are playing Marlboro #1 this Saturday at Sasscer Field. The game is at 12:45 p.m and we will meet at 12:15.



SASSCER FIELD (Marlboro) 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, Md. Beltway I-95/495 to Exit #11, Rt. 4 Pennsylvania Ave. east; exit at Old Crain Highway north, left at the stop sign. Follow Crain Highway make left after the church onto School Lane. (Located at the PG County Board of Education Admin Building)

Get driving directions by clicking the link below:
http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=43.739352~-99.711914&style=r&lvl=3&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&rtp=null~null&encType=1

Game--Saturday 9/21/07

This Saturday's game is versus Allentown and begins at 10:15.

We will meet at 9:45 am at the Rose Vally Recreational Center
The address is 9800 Jacqueline Drive, Oxon Hill, MD

Md. Beltway I-95/495 to Exit #7A, south on Rt. #5, Branch Ave. to a right on Allentown Rd., left on Jacqueline Dr. to field.


Please contact me if there are any questions or problems.

Game--Saturday 9/14/07

Saturday's game will be held at Hagen field at 10:15 am.

We are meeting at 9:45 am to warm up and go over half-time routine.

REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY 9/7/07

Friday 9/7/07 is the last day to register. Uniforms will be given out tomorrow for Saturday's scrimmage game. If there are reasons why you are unable to register by tomorrow please contact myself or Latrice immediately (both numbers can be found on your team phone list). After Friday, those girls who are not registered, will not be allowed to practice or participate in games or other related activities.

Practice on THURSDAY 9/6/07 is rescheduled!

Today's practice has been rescheduled to Friday 9/7/07 because of a Coaches clinic all of the coaches must attend.

Scrimmage Game

We will be cheering at Hagen Field this Saturday (9/8/07). We will meet at 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot. Please call me if there are any questions.

Girls will wear their uniforms, red bloomers, white socks and white tennis shoes. No bodysuits, tights, warm-ups, etc.

THURSDAYS PRACTICE IS RESCHEDULED

There will be no practice Thursday, 9/6/07, because there is a coach's clinic we must attend. We will meet instead on FRIDAY 9/7/07 from 6:00-8:00 pm.

November and December Calendar--Important Dates

November 4--Annual Competition will be at The University of Maryland, Cole Field House, College Park, MD

November 10-- All Capital Spirit Championship at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex in Landover.

December 8--Christmas Classic in Baltimore, MD.

Game locations and times will be posted ASAP.

October Calendar--Important Dates

October 1-- Practices will move to FOUR days a week. Monday-Thursday.

October 14--Cheerleading Skills and Safety Clinic @ Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex, Landover, MD 12:30-4:00 pm.

October 19--Last Day to purchase Competition Shoes.

Game locations and times will be posted ASAP.

September Calendar--Important Dates

September 4--Fundraiser money due. No exceptions. Twenty Six dollars must be paid (for the All Capital Spirit Competition) or whatever the difference is, if 5 or more items are not sold.

September 8--First Scrimmage. Location and time TBD.

September 13--$10 for snacks and water due.
September 13--$22 for practice uniform, socks, and bag due.
September 13--$50 for warm ups due (New girls or people who want new warm-ups only).

September 15--First football game--Location and time TBD.

Girls will need white tennis shoes (styles may vary) and RED bloomers (which can be purchased at Modell’s, dance stores, and many sporting good stores).

Cheers

Silver Hill, Bears,
That’s Who-We-Are! (clean)
So step back,
Don’t be Scared
Cause we’ll knock you off your feet! (clean)

Bears are Ready (Ready)
Bears are smooth.
Bears are gonna take control
And walk right over you!

Get up Get up,
Lets here you yell!
GO! BEARS! GO!

GO! (clap) (clap)
GO, BEARS, GO!
(clap) (clap) (clap)
GO!

Offense, Lets Do It!
Six points, there’s nothing to it!

Block ‘em, Stop ‘em
Don’t let ‘em score,
Block ‘em, Stop ‘em
We Want More!

Let’s get some Noise,
Over He-re!
Let’s get some N-O-I-S-E
Right over H-E-R-E

Get tough (pause)
Go, Big D
Get tough (pause) (clap) (clap)

F-I-R-E
Dash U-P
So Fire it up!
Hey, So Fire it up (repeat 3 X’s)

Defense, Defense
That’s what we need
To Hold, To Hold
That “Lions” team
Defense,
That’s what we need,
To Hold That Team

De (clap) De Defense
De De De Defense
De (pause) De Defense
Defense Get That Ball (huh)

Our team is what?
Dynamite!
Our team is who?
Dynamite!Our team is
Tic, Tic, Tic BOOM
Dynamite

Come on, Come on
Yell Defense Go!
De Fense Go! (clean)

Hey (pause) Bears (pause)
We’re Dy-na-mite (clean)
We’re jumping for our victory.
We’re out of site!

Shake What You Got, Ohhhh
Shake What You Got! (clap)
We’re doing it, We’re doing it,
We’re doing the Bears Rock,
And when you do the Bears Rock
You’ve got to shake what you got!
Boom Shake it “Summer,” Ohhh (repeat until everyone has toe-touched)
Shake What You Got, Ohhh
Shake What You Got! (clap)

Victory! Victory! Let’s repeat it!(repeat)
Our team won’t be defeated!(repeat)
Our team will achieve it!(repeat)
Cause Victory Victory is our secret(repeat)
Vic-tor-y!

Rules and Guidelines for the 12 and Under Squad

Rules and Guidelines for the 12 and Under Silver Hill Boys and Girls Club Cheerleading Squad

1. Disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated among squad members. Girls must demonstrate respect for their coaches as well as their teammates. A child will be given a verbal warning upon the first instance of disrespectful behavior and their parents will be informed. If the child shows disrespect a second time, they will be given a written notification which must be signed by a parent before they may return. Finally, should there be a third example of behavioral difficulty, the child will be removed from the squad.

2. Attendance is very important in a team sport where members are dependant on each other. All absences must be cleared by a coach in advanced (parents can call my cell, leave a message on my work phone or send an email/Emergencies excluded). If a member misses 3 or more practices in one month, she will be asked to sit out of the next upcoming game. If a member has more than 3 unexcused absences during the months of October or November, they will not be allowed to participate in the competition.

3. All squad members must be willing to make a commitment to fully prepare for the competition which includes practicing cheers and dances at home as well as stretching and working on jumps at home. No one is guaranteed to go to competition. If someone is not prepared for competition, they will not compete.

4. Members must come prepared to every practice. The dress code includes no jewelry, pliable clothes (no jeans, skirts, etc) and proper shoes (hard soled tennis shoes with laces).

5. Members are responsible to obtain all required pieces of the Uniform by their respective deadlines. I agree to abide by the aforementioned guidelines.

X___________________________________(cheerleader)
X_______________________________ (parent)

Welcome to the Silver Hill Boys and Girls Club 2007 Cheerleading Year!

I am very excited about the upcoming season and look forward to working with each of you. Here are a few important issues, dates, and deadlines you should be aware of:

Practices will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays beginning August 6, 2007 at the Blue House (5011 Abbott Drive Temple Hills, MD).

In September, our practices will be held at the Benjamin Stoddert Middle School gym. The school is located at 2501 Olson Street in Temple Hills, Maryland.

The deadline for the Joe Corbis fundraiser is Tuesday, September 4, 2007. I am asking that each member sells at least 5 items to pay for their competition registration. Any proceeds above $26 dollars will be returned to the parent to use as they wish (snack fee, practice uniforms, reimbursement of registration fee, or shoes). Each item (pizza, cookie dough) generally yields a $5 to $6 profit.

There will be additional fundraisers throughout the year to help parents with reimbursement, as well as to fund our annual banquet, trophies, and gifts.

Each member is responsible to pay $10 dollars for water, snacks and refreshments for the season due September 13, 2007.

· Girls must submit $22 by September 13, 2007. (This price includes a practice uniform, socks, and gym bag). (If you would like to participate in a fundraiser to raise the funds, see Coach Summer).
o If you’re child is a new squad member, she must also purchase a warm up suit which will be worn again next year. The total cost, including practice uniform and gym bag will be $72 due by September 13, 2007.

· Football games are every Saturday beginning September 15, 2007 and the times and locations will vary. Girls will need white tennis shoes (styles may vary) and RED bloomers (which can be purchased at Modell’s, dance stores, and many sporting good stores).

· Girls are responsible for purchasing their competition shoes by October 19, 2006 and they are approximately $20.

· We will be attending a Cheerleading Skills and Safety Clinic @ Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex, Landover, MD on Sunday, October 14, 2007 from 12:30-4:30 pm. Exact meeting time TBD.

· On Sunday, November 4, 2007 the Annual Competition will be at The University of Maryland, Cole Field House, College Park, MD

· On November 10, 2007, we will be performing in the All Capital Spirit Championship at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex in Landover, MD. Registration is $26.00 per girl (which can be supplemented through the Joe Corbi fundraiser) and the money for the competition is due by September 20, 2007.

· On Saturday, December 8, 2007, we will be participating in the Christmas Classic in Baltimore, MD. Registration is free and more details will be provided in the future.

I’m sure that we will have a great season with the help and support of the participants and their families. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.


Summer Rice
703-681-3980 (work)
snrice@us.med.navy.mil