**HIGHLY ENCOURAGED FOR ALL ATHLETES, ESPECIALLY IF TRYING OUT FOR VARSITY COMPETITION**

Parents,

It is hard to believe that our season is only 10 weeks away! Although July 31 is our first official day of tryouts, we are highly encouraging prospective team members to get to work now. We have very high expectation for the upcoming fall season and need everyone to come to tryouts strong, conditioned and ready to work. We have a state title to defend!

While school is still in session, off season dates are Thursdays at 4pm – held at Riverside, and Saturdays at 11am – held at Legacy. Once school is out, off season will be held Wednesdays at 11am – Riverside Aux Gym, starting on June 14^th. These are not mandatory but are highly encouraged for any player hoping to compete for a spot on our 2017 team.

In addition to our Green Days, we highly encourage the girls to start working a pre-season program (either formal via a third party or on their own). I have arranged for the girls to formally train at the school with BlackBench Fit. They have created a program specifically geared toward cheerleading and my personal goals for our teams.

The program will run for 6-weeks, 2-days per week. Given vacations and other obligations, BlackBench will run the program for 7-weeks to ensure that everyone can get a full 6-weeks in. Attached please find more information about the program as well information on how to register.

This is an awesome opportunity for everyone trying out in the Fall! While the strength and conditioning program it is not mandatory, it is HIGHLY encouraged, especially for those trying out for Varsity Competition.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions about our pre-season program. If you would like additional specific information about BlackBench, please feel free to reach out directly to Trish Drennan at tdrennan@blackbenchfit.com.

(Ages 6-12)  Is  your  son  or  daughter  interested  in cheerleading? Join Riverside High School Cheerleaders as they host a Youth Summer Camp!  The  camp  will  be complete with  games, crafts, basic tumbling, stunting, sideline chant tutorials, and learning a cheer and dance routine·

On the final day, campers will showcase their cheer/ dance routine for parents AND all campers  are  invited  to join the  cheerleaders  on  the sidelines  at  Youth  Night, on August 25th.

Register through Parks & Rec - Call  703-777-0343  for  more info

Location: Riverside High School, Aux Gym

Registration #: 721607-01 $125

Mon-Wed  6/26-6/28 9:0011-12:00P

CONTACT DANIELLE ORAVETZ WITH ANY  QUESTIONS

Utilize the following link to sign up for any off season practices you plan to attend. You can sign up for June and July in one visit or access this link week by week. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4caba62da1fd0-summer Or: go to signupgenius.com and do a search for 'daniellebrooke85@gmail.com' Sign up is NOT mandatory and is NOT binding, but will be utilized to get a head count estimate.

June/July schedules can be found under the 'Files' link - any changes to this schedule will be posted via Twitter or e-mail alerts via Riversiderams.net (please make sure you are subscribed)

Details for the cardio/strength days can be found under 'Team News - Summer Conditioning' or 'Files - June 2016' Please refer to those pages to ensure you're prepared. 

Contact Coach Oravetz at doravetz@lcps.org with any questions.

Summer schedule for ALL skill levels starts next week! 

1. Monday, June 20th - 9-10:15 AM, meet in aux gym - cardio endurance/strength conditioning

Need to knows for Monday/all cardio & strength days:

• - 1 mile run will start at 9:15am (this will be performed at your own pace - no racing!)
• -Wear proper athletic/running shoes (i.e. no converse) and appropriate athletic wear
• -bring water 
• -stretching & strength components will be included post-run (prepare for a 50-60 minute workout)
• THE GOAL OF SUMMER CONDITIONING IS TO GET BETTER AND IMPROVE IN ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM.
• additional program details will be explained on Monday

2. Wednesday, June 22nd - 4:15-5:45pm, meet in aux gym, stunting/tumbling/jumps/motions

All summer practices are  open to rising freshman - rising seniors. Practices are optional, yet highly encouraged, and available to anyone interested in trying out for any squad level of Riverside cheer.

**a complete June & July calendar will posted as soon as building use is confirmed**

Any questions? Contact Coach Oravetz - doravetz@lcps.org