Pom Pons Squad 2009

Winter Sports Program

Head Coach: Kelly Clifton-Zajak email

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Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Kelly Clifton-Zajak bio
   Assistant: Melissa Roman

Description of Program
The Saint Viator Pom Pons squad consists of members of all grade levels. Tryouts are held in April of the preceding school year. The Lionettes begin their training in the summer with a team ballet class held at the Northwest Ballet Academy in Schaumburg, culminating in a two-day private dance camp, lead by the National Dance Alliance.

The Lionettes perform during halftime at all home football and basketball games, as well as pep assemblies. They are members of Team Dance Illinois and compete in jazz and pom categories with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the State Competition held in Peoria.

The Lionettes participate in charity events each year. This year's squad participated in the Crohn's and Colitis Take Steps Walk. The dancers raised $1300 as a team for this event.

Each month the girls have one day of team bonding. The philosophy of this team is to grow as a family. It is a team filled with respect and support for one another.

The Saint Viator Pom Pons squad has earned high marks for the past 14 years throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and the State of Illinois. They continue to improve and reinvent themselves as a team each year.

Accomplishments

• 2008 - 1st place in Regional at TDI Competition - Pom
• 2008 - 1st place in Regional at UDA Competition - Pom
• 2008 - 3rd place at UDA State Competition - Pom
• 2008 - 7th place at TDI State Competition - Pom
• 2007 - 4th place at UDA State Competition - Kick & Elite Ensemble 
• 2007 - 6th place at UDA State Competition - Pom
• 2005 - Qualified for Supersectionals in AA Kick and AA Pom categories in 2005-06 IDTA competition season
• 2004 - Superior Performance rating at Showstoppers Camps of America for 2 routines
• 1999 - 6th place in the State of Illinois
• 1998 - 3rd place in the State of Illinois
• 1997 - 4th place in the State of Illinois
• 1995 - 2nd place in the State of Illinois
• 1994 - 2nd place in the State of Illinois
• 1993 - Midwest Grand Champions
• 1990 - 1997 Top ten in the mid-west
• 1984 - 1997 State Qualifier

Participation Requirements
Attendance at a four day summer camp is mandatory. Attendance at 2 practices a week for the majority of the summer and 2 practices a week September through February (Mondays and Wednesdays after school).  Additional practices may be called during competition season.  Each squad member is expected to meet the standards set forth in the Saint Viator handbook (the section titled Athletic Code). Attendance is mandatory at a meeting held in the beginning of the year for all students involved in athletic programs. Each member is expected to follow the constitution set forth by the Saint Viator Pom Pons program.