Want to be the Masked Rider?
The
Masked Rider has been the official mascot of Texas Tech University since January
1, 1954. However, the tradition of the Masked Rider is over 60 years old. The
program began in the 1930's with volunteer students who would get dressed in
a cape and mask and appear unexpectedly at Texas Tech home games. Originally
known as "Ghost Riders", the Masked Rider program has since become
a prestigious institution and a powerful icon of Texas Tech. Although the position
of the Masked Rider is very demanding with public appearances, and caring for
the university mascot, Black Phantom Raider, the rewards are immeasurable.
Masked Rider Tryouts are held during the spring semester
of each year and last until a Masked Rider is named in April. The following
is a list of qualifications that each candidate must meet before they are eligible
to tryout for Masked Rider.
Tryout Qualifications for Masked Rider Candidates:
- Must be enrolled as a Tech student during
the fall 2005 and spring 2006 semesters and
have a cumulative total of at least 45 credit
hours. (A minimum of 24 hours must have been
completed in residence at Texas Tech. CLEP
and AP hours may go towards the overall total,
but will not be counted for residency hours.)
- Undergraduate students must be enrolled
in a minimum of 12 semester hours; graduate
students must be enrolled in a minimum of
9 semester hours.
- Must have a minimum cumulative grade point
average of 2.75 (GPAs are not rounded up and
adjusted cumulative GPA is not used).
- Must have considerable equestrian experience.
- Graduation will not occur before May, 2007.
- Must plan on being in Lubbock during the
summer following selection.
- Must be willing to accept all responsibilities
of the position, which include year-round
public relations activities.
- Must be insurable to drive the Masked Rider
truck.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
(Masked Rider Assistants must also meet
above qualifications)
2006-2007 Masked Rider
Tryout Dates
|
Applications Available
|
January 11 |
|
Information Session
(4:00, Lonestar Room, Student Union Building) |
February 22 |
Preliminary Application Due and
Written Exam
(5:00, Lonestar Room, Student Union Building) |
February 28 |
|
Results from Written Exam posted
|
March 6 |
|
Final Application & References Due
|
March 24 |
|
Riding Practice
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March 27-31 |
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Equestrian and Driving Tryouts
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April 3-5 |
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Final Interviews
|
April 6 |
Transfer of Reins
(3:00, Frazier Alumni Pavilion) |
April 21 |
For more specific information concerning the
Masked Rider program and the tryout procedures
for the position, contact Bruce
Bills at the Center for Campus Life office
at 742-5433. For information concerning other
positions within the Masked Rider program that
could lead to further involvement, contact Center
for Campus Life office, 201 Student Union.