Winter Cheer Tryout :: CoEd Cheer

Texas Tech Cheer will be hosting a CoEd Cheer Winter Tryout on Sunday, December 2 at 1:00 pm. Selection numbers will be based on squad needs, final decision is up to Cheer Coach. Primary purpose for newly selected (if any) members will be to serve on the gameday squads with consideration for National's team. Tryouts are closed to public.

Possible female & male positions available to fill. Exact numbers will be determined after tryout. Coach has right to not fill any available positions. Limited number of possible positions.

 

Tryout Requirements

• Freshman/Transfer Students - Accepted to TTU for Spring 2013 (no exceptions, must show acceptance letter.) Apply Here >>
• Current TTU students:
  • Enrolled full time for Spring 2013 (Undergraduate: 12 hours, Graduate: 9 hours)
  • Cumulative & Current GPA of 2.0 or above
• Current Health Insurance (a copy of insurance card must be sent in with application)
• Pay Application Fee ($25 - nonrefundable)
• Completed Application must be submitted prior to tryouts. Encourage any interested parties to contact Coach Bills PRIOR to tryouts.

*Please note, there is not a Cheer Tryout Material Video. Other than your skills, all material needed for tryouts will be taught at tryouts.

 

Tryout Attire

Female Cheerleaders	Male Cheerleaders
Black Spandex Shorts	Solid Black Athletic Shorts
Solid Black Sports Bra (small logos are acceptable)	Plain Black T-Shirt (graphics to the minimum)
Cheer Shoes	Clean Shaven
2 1/4 inch White Grosgrain Ribbon	Athletic Shoes/Cheer Shoes
Hair 1/2 up, curled

winter Cheer Tryout Schedule*

DATE	TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
Sunday, Dec. 2	12:30 pm	Cheer Tryouts Participants Check In /Warm-Up	United Spirit Arena map
	12:45 pm	Mandatory Information Meeting	United Spirit Arena
	1:00 pm	Tryout Start	United Spirit Arena
	~3:00 pm	Tryout Ends/New Members Posted	Facebook & Twitter

*Subject to Change. Updates will be posted on Tech Cheer Facebook page.

 

Recommended Skills and Tryout format

• Tumbling
  • Standing Back Tuck or Full
  • Jumps to Back Tuck or Full (limit to 3 jumps)
  • Optional Standing Tumbling - full or better
  • Running Tumbling (must be back handspring back tuck level or better)
  • Optional Running Tumbling Pass - additional pass if you have full or better
• Basket Toss
  • Optional Elite Level Skill Basket Toss
• Stunts - (partners must be with someone trying out or current squad member)
  • Two Stunts - judged on execution and difficulty level
  • Use variations for entry into stunts (full ups, toss, ball-ups, rewinds, front handspring up, etc)
    • Females: 2 stunts, showing front flexibility (stretch, over-stretch) and back flexibility (scale, scorpion, arabesque) with Double Down
    • Males: 2 stunts, showing difficulty and entry into stunts
• Motion Technique & Crowd Involvement
  • All Material will be taught at tryouts. Looking for sharp motions and ability to lead the crowd
  • Fight Song & Sideline Chant
• Interview
  • 2 minute personal interview with Spirit Program Coaching Staff

winter Tryout Information

• CoEd Squad Only.
• Number of participants chosen will be based on current squad needs and skill level at tryouts. The final decision will be left to the Head Coach.
• Your primary role will be used for gameday coverage. National's mat consideration will be determined after tryouts and based on squad's needs.
• Male and female positions possible to fill.
• Head Cheer Coach reserves the right to not fill any open positions.
• If selected, must report to Lubbock on January 13, 2013 for first practice. At this time a skill level and traditional test will be given to determine final placement on squad.

 

Other questions... Contact Coach Bills at bruce.bills@ttu.edu or 806.742.5433