Below are the May 2021 Tryout Results! Please be on the lookout for an email for an email from your child's coach in the next day...

Varsity: 32, 13, 8, 23, 36, 40, 6, 25, 28, 33, 10, 12, 37, 2, 19, 26, 18, 24, 45, 14, 30, 27, 29, 31, 1

Junior Varsity: 5,16,22,11,7,15, 39, 44, 3, 17, 35, 43, 4, 21, 38, 20, 41

Competition: 32, 13, 23, 36, 40, 6, 25, 28, 33, 10, 12, 37, 2, 26, 18, 24, 45, 14, 30, 27, 29, 31

Congratulations to all of our athletes! We cannot wait to begin our seasons.

-Coach Marli & Coach Jess

Below is a checklist that can be used to prepare for our upcoming tryouts! A printable version can also be found under files. Note: All paperwork can be located under the files section of our website as well.

• I have filled out the digital tryout interest form.
• I have attended the mandatory May 9th pre-tryout meeting.
  • Or I reached out to Coach Marli (mhertzog@ojrsd.net) if I have a conflict.
• I have read the OJRHS Cheer Code of Conduct and signed it.
  • I brought it to tryouts on day 1.
• I have read the Tryout Release Form and signed it (can be found under team files).
  • I brought it to tryouts on day 1.
• OJRHS Athletic Eligibility/Academic Standing Form and signed it.
  • I brought it to tryouts on day 1.
• I have read the tentative dates document and understand the time commitment required if invited to be on the team.
  • I am available for all practices unless otherwise coordinated with the coaches.
  • I am available for all games unless otherwise coordinated with the coaches.
  • I am available for all competitions.
• I have learned the dance required to attend day one of tryouts (posted on OJR Cheer’s athletic page).
• I have learned the cheer required to attend day one of tryouts (posted on OJR Cheer’s athletic page).
• I am actively conditioning my body in preparation for tryouts.
  • I have been stretching.
  • I have practiced jumps.
  • I can complete the tryout dance.
  • I can complete the tryout cheer.

OJR High School Cheerleading Tryouts are tentatively scheduled for May 24th-26th, 2021 from 4 - 6pm in the Aux Gym. Tryouts are for interested athletes (all genders welcome) in grades 9-12 during the 2021-2022 school year. To indicate your interest in tryouts, you MUST complete the tryout interest form.

Both the competition and fall cheerleading teams will be chosen at this time. You MUST cheer on our fall cheerleading team to be eligible for our competition team. If you participate in another fall sport and are concerned about conflicting schedules, please reach out to Coach Marli at mhertzog@ojrsd.net.

A mandatory pre-tryout meeting will be held virtually to discuss expectations for tryouts as well as our Varsity, Junior Varsity, & competition teams. We ask that 1 or more guardians be in attendance for this meeting in addition to interested athletes. This will be held on Sunday, May 9th at 6:30pm. The Google Meet link will be sent to both student & guardian emails provided on the Interest Form.

Athletes are expected to learn a dance & cheer PRIOR to attending tryouts. This will be evaluated at tryouts.

1. Dance (click here for the tutorial video)
2. Cheer (click here for the tutorial video)

The words for the cheer are...

Wildcat Power

Wildcats, here we go

Yell the colors that you know

Red, white xx red, white

Wildcats, a little louder

This time you yell wildcat power

Wildcat power xx Wildcat power

Red, white xx Wildcat power

Below is the expected attire...

Monday, May 24th: white t shirt, black shorts, crew socks, bow of your choice

Tuesday, May 25th: gray t shirt, black shorts, crew socks, bow of your choice

Wednesday, May 26th: red t shirt, black shorts, crew socks, bow of your choice

See our other post with...

• a tryout checklist to help you prepare for tryouts
• a code-of-conduct requiring parent and cheerleader signatures
• a mandatory dates list for all athletes invited to be on our teams
• academic eligibility form
• inherent risk form requiring parent and cheerleader signatures

We look forward to meeting many of you at our pre-tryout meeting!

-Coach Marli (Varsity Head Coach) & Coach Jess (Junior Varsity head Coach / Varsity Assistant Coach)

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2020 - 2021 OJRHS Cheerleading Tryouts!

Upon the completion of tryouts, we made the decision to create two teams- a varsity team and a competition team. As a reminder, you must be on the varsity team to participate in competition. 

Please look for an email late tonight (September 10th) or early tomorrow morning with a link to our 7pm “Welcome to the Team” meeting that will take place via Google Meet on Friday, September 11th. As we mentioned before, if you cannot be in attendance, a recording of the meeting will be sent to you! Both cheerleaders and parents are encouraged to come.

Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Varsity Cheerleading Team!

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27

Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Competition Cheerleading Team!

1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 27

Excitedly,

Coach Marli & Coach Jess

Please see the changes to upcoming tryouts. The updates have been highlighted in yellow!

Families,

This year has been filled with challenges for all of us. Many new changes and policies have impacted our usual order and process of cheerleading workouts, tryouts, and events.  We appreciate your patience and understanding as we plan our 2020-2021 Wildcat Cheer season.

A pre-season meeting was held on July 12th to discuss the upcoming season. Please click this presentation to see our discussion points.

Tryouts will be held over a 3 day period of September 8^th, 9^th, and 10^th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the auxiliary gym.  On September 8^th and 9^th tryout material will be taught / reviewed including sidelines (chants) and a brief dance. On September 10^th athletes will perform their material for evaluation.  In addition to the above mentioned material, your athlete will perform any tumbling skills they have at the time of tryouts.  

A cumulative score will be tallied in the following categories: sidelines (chants), jumps, dance, and overall attitude/energy.  Due to the unusual circumstances surrounding COVID-19, we have decided to make the dance available and downloadable prior to and during tryouts. You/ your athlete should come to tryouts knowing the dance. Sidelines (chants) will be taught in person at tryouts.

Here is the music.

Here is the front view.

Here is the back view.

Here is the teaching video.

Knowing this is short notice, we will have some flexibility if you are not available during the tryout dates.  Please email me at mhertzog@ojrsde.net if your athlete is facing a conflict for these dates.

Pre-registration for tryouts is required. Please register for fall sports via the Owen J Roberts Athletic website no later than August 10th.

Best,

Coach Marli & Coach Jess

This is a copy of an email sent to parents and athletes on August 6th:

Hello Cheerleaders and Families,

This is an update on the changes that have come about regarding fall sports. Today (August 6th), the Pioneer Athletic Conference (our athletic governing body), voted to postpone the start of the fall season to September 7th. This guidance applies to all schools belonging to the PAC; the OJR School District will follow these regulations while also making decisions based on our community's specific needs. 

This unfortunately means the postponement of our tryouts. We cannot yet confirm new tryout dates, but because they will now be during the school year, they will need to move to an afternoon/ evening tryout. Please plan accordingly.

When we have additional information regarding the start of fall sports and tryouts, we will be sure to email you. Thank you so much for your understanding! Please know we are saddened to hear the season has been pushed back, but the safety of our athletes, families, and staff is of the utmost importance to us and the district as whole.

Coach Marli & Coach Jess

Families,

This year has been filled with challenges for all of us. Many new changes and policies have impacted our usual order and process of cheerleading workouts, tryouts, and events.  We appreciate your patience and understanding as we plan our 2020-2021 Wildcat Cheer season.

Optional summer workouts will he held on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning July 13 and ending on August 12. These will run from 9:00am – 10:30am.  During the month of July, workouts will take place in the auxiliary gym.  During the month of August, workouts will take place in the main gym.  Some workouts may take place outside, pending the weather. 

All social distancing protocols will be applied to our workouts including coaches wearing masks, cheerleaders placed 6 ft. apart, groups no larger than 25, and hand sanitizer distribution before and after workouts. Although athletes will not be asked to wear masks during workouts, we invite masks to be worn when arriving.

             Please note:

• Attending these workouts will not affect our decision when selecting this year's teams.
• These workouts are free of cost.
• If you are interested in attending, but the sign up is full, please email me at mhertzog@ojrsd.net at least 24 hours prior to the workout you wish to attend. We may be able to adjust our groups so that you can attend.

Pre-registration for summer workouts is required.

1. Please register via the Owen J Roberts Athletic website for fall sports.
2. Please sign up for all dates and times you plan to attend. This will help us ensure that no groups surpass 25 people and that we are aligned to regulations. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044daca92fabff2-ojrhigh

On Sunday, July 12th, we held a virtual parent meeting. To learn more please view the presentation shared during our discussion.  

We look forward to meeting many of you soon,

Coach Marli & Coach Jess

Introducing Virtual Mascot Camps by Varsity!

Varsity is offering virtual mascot camps for both experienced and inexperienced mascots. If you are interested in learning more about what it takes to be a mascot or you are interested in developing your current mascot skills, this could be a great option for you! This virtual camp is 100% optional. Please note: OJR Cheer is not affiliated with this activity nor are we requiring interested applicants to participate.

"Individuals can sign up and work with our top Varsity Spirit Mascot Instructors from across the country for just $50 per participant. During our two day virtual camps, mascots will dive into their characters and learn how to be the ultimate symbol of school pride. Select the camp dates that work best for you: July 30-31, August 3-4 or August 6-7.

Our Virtual Mascot Camps are staffed at a 1:12 ratio, so you can receive personal feedback while still interacting with other mascots from across the country. All Virtual Mascot Camps will run from 2PM-5PM EST each day.

• Individuals can select from the dates below and sign up
• The day before your camp, you’ll receive an email with a unique Zoom link
• Log in, meet your instructor and classmates and have fun!
• If you have your character costume ready, be sure to have it handy during camp! Or, feel free to create your own costume that represents your school mascot!"

Sign up here!

If you have questions regarding this event please email Coach Marli at mhertzog@ojrsd.net.

Thank you for your interest in becoming the Owen J. Roberts Wildcat! Please complete this survey to express your interest. You will receive a confirmation email within two days of your submission. Email Coach Marli Hertzog at mhertzog@ojrsd.net with any questions!

Hello OJR Families,

My name is Marlinda (Marli) Hertzog, and I am the Head Coach for OJRHS Varsity Cheer. I have been a teacher in the district for the last three years, and I am thrilled to be joining the Owen J Roberts Cheerleading community. I will be working alongside the new Junior Varsity Coach Jessica DeNicola.

This year has been filled with challenges for all of us. Many new changes and policies have impacted our usual order and process of cheerleading workouts, tryouts, and events.  We appreciate your patience and understanding as we plan our 2020-2021 Wildcat Cheer season. We have put together a brief outline for the next few months as we eagerly look ahead to the formation of our high school cheerleading teams.

Below is an outline of upcoming events:

On Sunday, July 12 a preseason meeting will be held via Google Meet @ 7pm.  Please check our tryout or workout post for more information.

Optional summer workouts will he held on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning July 13 and ending on August 12. These will be run from 9:00am – 10:30am.  All social distancing protocols will be applied to our workouts including coaches wearing masks, cheerleaders placed 6 ft. apart, groups not larger than 25, and hand sanitizer distribution before and after workouts.  Pre-registration for summer workouts is required. Please register for fall sports via the Owen J Roberts Athletic website prior to attending workouts.

Tryouts will be held over a 3 day period of August 17^th, 18^th, and 19^th from 9:30am – 11:30am in the auxiliary gym.  Knowing this is short notice, we will have flexibility if you are away during the tryout dates.  Please email me at mhertzog@ojrsd.net if your athlete is facing a conflict for these dates. Detailed information regarding tryouts can be found under fall varsity cheerleading.

Please check the OJR website for official statements regarding OJRHS Cheer. We also invite you to follow us on our official OJRHS Cheer Facebook page and our official Instagram. 

Thank you for support and continued patience.  We are looking forward to a great Cheer season!

Respectfully,                                                                                                                                                                     

Coach Marli and Coach Jessica