YKPhi - Step Team
The Varsity Competition Step Team is an activity that only members of YKPhi can participate in by tryout only. The Varsity Competition Step Team is a competitive athletic activity. The purpose of the step team is to promote school spirit involvement; teamwork; dedication; strong work ethic; strong discipline; respect; development of step and dance skills; character; and leadership. During the first half of the school year the team will promote and maintain school spirit through performances as a team at various athletic events (football & basketball) and activities. During the second half of the school year, the team will further promote school spirit and recognition through participation in several step competitions and the production of the ECHS-based competition. You must be in Club YK to be a part of YKPhi Step Team but you are not required to be on the step team if you are in Club YK.
The YKPhi Step team is a lettering sport at East Coweta High School. Steppers will receive an actual letter and certificate the first time they meet the necessary requirements. Each time thereafter, they will receive a patch and/or metal pin and certificate. A stepper can earn a letter at the discretion of the head coach even if established criteria is not met, depending on the athlete's commitment and contribution made to the total program. A stepper must perform in every competition to be considered for a letter.
The requirements for earning a letter for the step team are as follows:
Special Circumstances: Seniors who have not lettered but have participated in the sport for a year will be given an opportunity to letter during performance season if the above requirements are met.
Any student considering trying out for the Step Team will need a current physical and ALL athletic paperwork turned in to Coach D or Coach B by the end of the school year. Summer workouts will begin at 7am on 6/11 and last throughout the month of June ONLY. Participation in summer workouts does not guarantee acceptance in the club or the Step Team.
The YKPhi Step team is a lettering sport at East Coweta High School. Steppers will receive an actual letter and certificate the first time they meet the necessary requirements. Each time thereafter, they will receive a patch and/or metal pin and certificate. A stepper can earn a letter at the discretion of the head coach even if established criteria is not met, depending on the athlete's commitment and contribution made to the total program. A stepper must perform in every competition to be considered for a letter.
The requirements for earning a letter for the step team are as follows:
- 100% performance at competitions
- 90% attendance at practices, fundraisers, and YKPhi functions
- Average of 20 or higher on stepper evaluations
- Inappropriate behavior or misconduct reports (School)
- Inappropriate behavior or misconduct reports (Team)
- C Average
- No incidences of team demerits
Special Circumstances: Seniors who have not lettered but have participated in the sport for a year will be given an opportunity to letter during performance season if the above requirements are met.
Any student considering trying out for the Step Team will need a current physical and ALL athletic paperwork turned in to Coach D or Coach B by the end of the school year. Summer workouts will begin at 7am on 6/11 and last throughout the month of June ONLY. Participation in summer workouts does not guarantee acceptance in the club or the Step Team.