ELIGIBILITY FOR TRY OUTS
In order to try out for the Orange Pride Drill Team at York Junior High, a candidate must:
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Live in the York Junior High official boundary as established by CISD during the time of tryouts, or have been accepted as a transfer to York.
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Have an overall semester average of 70 or higher with no more than one F for the semester. A student is eligible to try out for the next year if she has failed a course during the previous grading period.
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Be in good standing with the grade level principal’s office. There must be no recurring behavior problems.
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Students must have an attendance record that complies with the District attendance policy.
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Students must have a parent or guardian attend information pre-tryout meeting.
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Because of the vigorous nature of the physical activities required of drill team members, each candidate should be in excellent condition.
What to wear to tryouts?

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ALL black form-fitting dance attire
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Appropriate footwear
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Makeup should be performance style makeup with red lipstick
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Hair should be slicked back in a ponytail.
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Examples include a Black Tank & Black Leggings, Black leotard and Black Tights. Undergarments, midriffs, and bottoms should not show.
How to prepare for tryouts?
2024-2025 Tryout Application
Several local studios offer drill team prep classes and private lessons.
You can also watch YouTube videos for skills and stretching.
Stretching and splits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_lXthnVKdI
Leap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2RpvZCH6BA
Stationary Jump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvLWsf13VSg
Pirouettes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltpwOaa5P6Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI__7kj2uic
Kick and splits
Coming Soon!
2024-2025 Tryout Music
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2024-2025 Tryout Video
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