Drill Team

General Information: Pioneer Drill Team is a marching unit that performs in the Wenatchee Apple Blossom Youth Parade and the Manson Apple Blossom Parade. The parade is a competition and our drill team has a tradition of placing very well. The key to our success in the past has been hard working girls with GREAT ATTITUDES! I am certain this year will be no exception! Drill team is considered a sport. All of the rules and regulations that apply to athletes apply to drill team members. Please review these in your student handbook. 

Athlete Responsibilities: Students must complete all athletic paperwork through our Online Clearance Process before they are allowed to practice. Student-Athletes must be passing all classes to compete in league and in-district games. The two parades are similar to games, which means that you cannot have any failing grades (academic probation). That means you can practice with the drill team, but you cannot march in the parade until removed from academic probation by 3:00pm the week before the parade.  make sure you are always on time. You must wear comfortable clothing and TENNIS SHOES. Girls wearing flip-flops, sandals, or other types of shoes (including vans, converse, toms, flat-shoes, etc.) will NOT be allowed to practice and will be counted as unexcused for that practice. Wear athletic shoes! 

Supplies Needed/Provided: Uniforms will be provided. It is your responsibility to take good care of your uniform and pom-poms. You are responsible for purchasing a pair of white tennis shoes and socks. You will be informed about acceptable white shoes after practice begins. 

Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is critically important! You are allowed only one absence. On your second absence, you will be removed from the team. For an absence to be excused you MUST have a parent note and be absent from school that day as well. It is crucial that you attend every practice. 

When is practice: We will start by practicing Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30pm. More practices will be added as we get closer to parade time, which could include early morning and evening practices. This will be communicated to parents in advanced. 

Transportation: A school bus will transport the team to the Manson Parade and bring the team back to Pioneer.  Departure and return times will be provided as we get closer to the parade date. 

Important Dates: • Monday March 2nd* ~1st day of practice!  • Regular practice: Mondays & Wednesdays 3:15-4:30pm 

Team Pictures: Team pictures are TBD after school on for all grade levels. Information will be given to students the week of pictures.    

Coaches: Julie Parker & Gabby Rolon

Drill Team Information Packet Link

Drill Team Captain's Application Link

Pioneer Drill Team Event Schedule 2018

Date	Event	Time
Saturday April 25th	Apple Blossom Youth Parade	11:00 AM
Saturday May 11th	Manson Parade	11:00 AM