Orchard Park High School Cheerleading

The JV practice calendar has been updated to include the final competition dates and practice schedule. Please note the start times for each practice as they tend to vary! Watch out for Saturday and post-game  practices as we enter competition season. We will be busing to Wild All-Stars beginning Jan 3. You can view the practice schedule by clicking the JV Calendar tab above or by clicking here -Lauren

Please report for your scheduled time at the McKinley Mall in front of Sears in full uniform!  We need the following supplies: **BOXES** Wrapping paper Scissors Tape Bows Ribbons Spread the word to your friends and family!  Wrapping is free but donations are graciously accepted!  

I was supposed to hand out all info, flyers and materials for this fundraiser on Tuesday, with practice being cancelled I need you to please print out your tickets yourself!  You can use this name and password to actually go on yourself and do it or you can simply print my attachments.  To download the tickets and flyers for your event please visit our Web site at www.tlcneighborhood.com . The user name and password to receive access to these materials are as follows:  User  Name: tlcnuser  Password: tlcn1234

JV practice canceled today,  November 20. Rescheduled for tomorrow,  5:30-7:30 because of high school play. 

Below is the link to the gift wrapping sign-up sheet. Each cheerleader must sign up for TWO shifts. The shifts are first-come, first-serve. We will need a MINIMUM of TWO parents at each shifts, however, everyone is welcome to come and help out! Last year the Varsity cheerleaders raised over $1000 in two days of gift-wrapping in this same location. Please keep your eyes open for deals on wrapping paper, boxes, ribbons, bows, etc!   Gift Wrapping Sign-Up Sheet

1. go to  www.opschools.org 2. click on "High School" in upper right corner 3. click on "Parents" tab in top menu 4. click on "PTO" from the drop down list  5. ckick on “PTO newsletter” at the top of the screen 5. click on "NOVEMBER 2013 OPHS PTO newsletter" near the center of the screen.

Thank you to the 15 parents that have volunteered to adopt a foster child for the holiday season. I am in need of ONLY four more volunteers to have all of my foster kids adopted! You will be receiving your ornament with your foster child's initials, age, gender, and wish list very soon!! (I know I said teen girl, but I ended up with a few younger aged boys also in need-- I will let your daughters choose which they think fits best in your family.) Please contact Coach Jill at 8 16-6726 at Opcheercoach@yahoo.com if you're interested in filling one of those four spots!  Thanks so much!

Thank you so much for your support in helping OPHS Varsity put on a fantastic fundraiser!  With your help we raised over $600!! That exceeded our expectations! Great work by all!   Special thanks to Coach Lauren for scoping out our favorite food spot and figuring out how to participate in such a great and tasty fundraiser! 👍

Candy bar fundraiser - $50 Apparel:      Sneakers - $45     Sweatshirt - $35     Competition Bow - $25 Total: $105  *if you sold a used body suit to JV at the beginning of the season subtract $30 from your total cost. *Everyone that doesn't already own a sweatshirt is required to purchase one. If you already bought one than subtract $35 from your total cost. 

As football season comes to an end and basketball and competition season approach, I just want to congratulate each cheerleader for a great 2013 football season! You all had a fantastic showing at the games (rain, hail or shine) and especially at the Pep Rally! We received an amazing amount of compliments from OP staff, parents, and other coaches! You have set the tone for a very successful and memorable second half of the season.  I also just want to thank each parent for your ongoing support with crazy schedules, practice times, and locations! We appreciate your commitment as we try to figure out what works best for the girls, the program, and the coaches; and then coordinate it and get it all approved by the Athletic Office. It's not always an easy task so we appreciate your patience!  Keep up the good work! And remember we have double ECIC titles to defend this year! GO QUAKERS! -Coach Jill and Coach Lauren 

Monday, Nov 11th- Chipotle Fundraiser 4-7 pm (Varsity Only) Saturday, Dec 7th- APPLEBEE PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8-11 am (Varsity Only) Sat/Sun Dec 14-15 and Dec 21-22. Gift wrapping stand at the McKinley Mall (Jv and Varsity)

Please note there have been some changes made to the competition schedule and to the game day schedule. Check the updated notes or check the online calendars for changes. 

Jan 26- Fredonia Feb 2-Cheer for the Cure  Feb 8-Patty Shelly Feb 9-ECIC (Tonawanda) March 8-9 TBD

Each of your daughters, JV and Varsity, received a letter regarding "adopting" a foster child for the holiday season. Please ask them to provide you with this letter if they haven't done so yet. I am looking for families that are willing to donate a few small items that young female teens residing in foster care have put on their holiday wish list. If you are interested in adopting a teen this holiday season please contact Coach Jill at 816-6726  or at OPcheercoach@yahoo.com. Thank you all for your ongoing support!  BIG thanks to the parents that have  already responded and volunteered to adopt a child!! Much appreciated! Your ornaments with your child's info on will be coming to you this week! -Linda Ulrich (Emma)* -Karen Jeziorski (Jessi)* -Stacey Bixler (Christina)* -Sue Buerster (Emily B)* -Peg Cerrone (Karly)* -Maggie Dreyer (Kiara)* -Cynthia Zdjedar (Serafima) -Sandy Dean (Kirstin) -Theresa Purtill (Leah) -Kimberly Kamis (Elena) -Tammy Woods (Skyler) -Kim Stamer

Each Varsity cheerleader will receive a hard copy of the basketball season calendar this week. Here is a copy for you on here as well. I have had many conflicts pop up last minute and felt it was imperative to set dates well in advance so that we do not run into these conflicts during competition season. Each athlete is expected to attend each and every practice along with games. We are competing in the Extra Large division at ECIC's this year and in order to keep our defending title I need full commitment from everyone. I have done my absolute best to accommodate each of your children's other commitments so they do not have conflicts. I need the same commitment on OPHS Varsity as well! I am very excited for the upcoming months, the team so much potential and talent this year!

We only have 7 basketball games this year and you are all expected to rearrange your schedules NOW so that you are in attendance at each game.  December - Tuesday 12/3 Friday 12/13 Thursday 12/19 January-  Tuesday 1/14 Friday 1/17 February- Thursday 2/6 Tuesday 2/11*** changed from Monday to Tuesday on the final schedule that just came out last week. 

PhoenixAppareUSA.com/team-stores has OP items for sale.  Part of the proceeds goes to OP Boosters Club.  On there is a OP Cheer Fleece and Hoodie on page 1 and a Varsity Hoodie on page 2.  The link is: http://www.cityteesusa.com/collections/op?page=1  

We're here This year To let you in On one little secret (back handspring) Shhh.... We're gonna win We are unstoppable Make no mistake Settle for second place No thanks We came to impress We bringing you a show Everybody yell it loud now Orchard park,  let's go Orchard Park , let's go Orchard Park , let's go Try and beat us But it will be hard You came for the title Sorry it's ours

Details to follow...  Save the date!

If any Varsity cheerleader wants this jacket, they are $50 and takes two weeks for production.   Money due by practice 10/15

Thursday : Football game at Williamsville South, we will meet at the high school at 5:45pm. Girls are wearing full uniform to school, they may accessorize with their class color. Friday:  High School Pep Rally at 6pm. Open to all high school students. We will meet at 5pm, girls must be in full uniform with poms. Pep Rally will last approx 1 hour. Afterwards, JV cheerleaders will dismantle our hallway decorations and bring them Saturday morning for our float. Per OP tradition, cheerleaders will be wearing football players jerseys to school. It is their responsibility to return the uniform to their player by Monday, clean and undamaged. Saturday:  Parade, 10am :  We will meet at OP Middle School at 9:00am to decorate our float. The parade will begin at 10am and walk to the high school athletic field. Carnival, 10:30-1pm: The Carnival is open to the public, all ages, no cost.  JV cheerleaders will have the opportunity to enjoy the Homecoming Carnival activities until 11:45.

Varsity will be attending Wild All-stars for a private tumbling class on MONDAYS 8:30-9:30 You must bring a signed medical release to participate and the cost is $5. Wild All-stars is located at 1560 Harlem Road

Please treat your new uniform with care! We need these to last at least another 4 years! Below are the care instructions for washing your uniform. Print off a copy and give it to your parents! Orchard Park Uniform Care Instructions

1- Heel stretch twists 2- Tryout Cheer 3- Scorpion Twists 4- Jumps 5- Team Extensions 6- Pyramid  7- Free Stunts 8- Tumbling (here we go Quakers, here we go) 9- Full Ups

Cheer Words Maroon Black and White Back once again Let's hear it Quakers Go Fight Win! Dance Music VARSITY JV GOOD LUCK!!

Below is the final breakdown of start up expenses for the season. Please be prepared to submit your order on THURSDAY AUGUST 22, 2013 if you are selected for a team. * Varsity will be ordering sneakers in November

Please bring a completed Tryout Registration Form with you. The form can be found  here  and on the Information Tab above. Do your best fill out the schedule part accurately. JV PLEASE REPORT TO THE HIGH SCHOOL GYM FOYER MONDAY, AUGUST 19 at 8:00 AM SHARP. TRYOUTS WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 8:15.  Make sure you bring water and eat breakfast! Practice will end at 11:00 am. VARSITY Be prepared for TUESDAY AUGUST 20 at 8:00 AM. You will have 4 hours to learn all material, stunt, jump and tumble.

We were made aware that the parent permission form that we handed out at the information meeting is an old form!! You can find the correct form on the  Information Tab ! Sorry for any inconvenience!! See you all very soon! 

There will be a brief parent meeting for JV girls and there parents on August 22 at 6pm held at the Orchard Park Public Library,  located at S-4570 S.  Buffalo Street. We will be handing out uniforms,  camp clothes,  and discussing details for NCA Cheer camp.  Please plan to be available if your daughter is selected for the team. 

We are officially in countdown to our new season! Please don't forget to be stretching everyday and practicing those jump combos!  See you at the next car wash on August 3! Same time, same place. 

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and tag us in all your cheer pix! 

Any girls trying out for JV cheerleading: There will be TWO off season practices on JULY 12 and JULY 16 from 12pm-2pm. You will be learning and reviewing material for the upcoming year! Please contact Jess G., Jess K, or Anna for details!

Anyone trying out in the fall is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to attend AT LEAST ONE car wash. Coaches will stop by and see who is there!!  Our goal is to raise $1,000 before the season to help pay for choreography!  The more money you make at car washes... the less fundraising you have to do later on! MAKE THEM COUNT!  JULY 13 AND AUGUST  3 11:00am-3pm Valvoline, 5 Corners Orchard Park NY ***YOU MUST BRING POSTERS, BUCKETS, SOAP, SPONGES, TOWELS, ETC***

Coach Lauren finally finished unpacking her new place and found the Ocean City DVD--- ENJOY! Watch it on YouTube

For your information, the JV football season schedule has been posted. Check out the  JV calendar for dates and times!

BIG thanks to everyone who came out this evening! All the handouts have been posted on the INFORMATION tab above! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions!!! See you August 19! -Lauren and Jill 

This camp will focus on basic fundamental skills of cheerleading and learn the OP chants, cheers and dances used at games, with a focus on correct stunting and tumbling techniques. We will also concentrate on flexibility and strength training to prepare for the upcoming season! Highly recommended for ANYONE trying out! Who: Girls interested in trying out for the 2013-2014 JV or Varsity Cheer Squads When: Thursday & Friday, July 18 & 19 Time: 9:00am-2:00am *Please bring a lunch! * Where: OPHS -meet at practice fields behind the tennis courts Cost: $70.00 Instructor: Jill Dipasquale & Lauren Bonilla Please contact OP Community Education at 716-209-6295 to register More information can be found in the  Summer Community Education Brochure

Our meeting will be tonight,  Wednesday May 29 @ 6PM in the OPHS COMMONS!  

We will be hosting an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:00pm at Orchard Park High School Gymnasium. This meeting is open to anyone 8th-11th grade and their parents who are planning to try out for JV or Varsity cheerleading in the Fall 2013. *FRESHMAN MUST HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN PRESENT We will be discussing team expectations and requirements for our upcoming season.  If you are unable to attend, please contact Coach Lauren-JV (opjvcheercoach@gmail.com) or Coach Jill-Varsity (opcheercoach@yahoo.com) 

ALL Cheerleaders!! If you have not turned in your poms, you MUST return them IN PERSON to Mrs Bosiniski in the athletic office! If you do not do this before the banquet you will not be eligible or graduation, transcript requests, or any other sports! Don't forget about the banquet, March 28! Excited to see you all again! Fall Sports begin AUGUST 19!! 

The 2012-2013 OPHS Cheerleading Banquet will be March 28, 2013, 7:00pm at the Armor Inn Tap Room ! Hope to see you all there! 

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WAVIER BELOW OR YOU WILL NOT COMPETE! LINK TO WAIVER Please be at the Freeman Side at 10:30am Saturday morning. Competition Location: St Mary's of Lancaster 142 Laverack Ave, Lancaster NY There is free, parking around the event facility. Admission is $10.00 per adult, $5.00 children 6-12, children 5 and under FREE.  Concessions will be provided by St. Mary’s High School Athletics. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE VENUE. A variety of vendors will be available on site with competition wear and lots of fun stuff!! JV: BIG POOF, straight ponies! no-show socks. Please wear your black Quaker Nation t-shirt and black warm up pants.  Varsity: NO POOF, buns, tall socks JV warm up 2:35, perform 3:10 Varsity warm up 3:50, perform 4:25 Awards at 4:45

https://secure.touchnet.com/C21465_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=80 PLEASE PRINT AND FILL OUT THE WAIVER FOR TOMORROW!!! I FORGOT TO GIVE THEM TO YOU!!

We will be keeping track of our travel plans using TripIt.com! Click the link below to view our tentative schedule! OPHS HS Nationals Trip

Just a reminder! Anyone interested in ordering your very own Cheerios  Orchard Park Varsity jacket should contact Linda Ulrich at lkulrich@verizon.net. The jacket will be maroon and white These jackets are very popular with other cheer programs in the area and a great investment! Please contact Linda by Friday!

Orchard Park JV 2013 Part 1  Starts "Orchard Park" (5,6,7,8).  "Park" is on 7,8 Orchard Park JV 2013 Part 2

JV will NOT be competing on Sunday. We will still be attending the competition to support varsity. Please be at the high school at 10:15, black team shirt warm up pants and COMPETITION HAIR! See you tomorrow!

Click on the links below! They will redirect you to GoogleDocs.. just click download... it will open right up on your iPhone! Orchard Park Varsity 2013 Part 1 Orchard Park Varsity 2013 Part 2

CCC Cheer Competition at Niagara County Community College Begins at 12:30 pm Awards at 2:00 ALL cheerleaders will meet at 10:15 on the Freeman side. OP JV performs at 12:45. OP Varsity performs at 1:08. Spectator Pricing Adults - $5 - Ages 13 and up Children - $3 - Ages 6 - 12 Children 5 and under are FREE ***Varsity Cheerleaders must show up at 10:15 wearing your warm up pants and warm up jackets. No exceptions! You must have your body suit and spanks on under your warm up. Shell and skirt will be in bag along with your new sneakers. You must wear tall white socks that were given to you at the beginning of the season. If you don't have them anymore, your socks must be at leave 3 inches above the ankle no more then 5 inches. Hair must be in a clean bun on THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD, the way we discusses in practice. Your bow should be standing straight up. No sock buns! You shouldn't have any whispys or fly away pieces of hair anywhere. It should be hair sprayed or

Please meet at the high school, Freeman side at 10:15am Sunday morning!! You MUST be dressed as your coach told you!!! No excuses!! JV parents, please check your email for more details!!

Please remember you ticket money is due NO LATER THAN TUESDAY JAN 8!! You can give it to your coach or Christina on Varsity!