2009 Cheer Tryout Information

All tryout information, subject to change.
Tryouts are closed to public.

Dates, TBD

Requirements

• Freshman/Transfer Students:  Accepted to TTU for 2009-2010 academic year

• Current Students:  Cumulative & Current GPA of 2.0 or above

• Must be present at Tryouts, no video tryouts accepted.

• Current Health Insurance (a copy of insurance card must be sent with application)

• Pay Application Fee

Tryout Attire

Female Cheerleaders:	Male Cheerleaders:
Black Spandex Shorts	Solid Black Athletic Shorts
Solid Black Sports Bra	Plain T-Shirt (graphics to the minimum)
Cheer Shoes	Clean Shaven
2 1/4" White Grosgrain Ribbon	Athletic Shoes
Hair 1/2 Up, Curled

Note:  Cheerleaders will NOT be able to participate in Sorority or Fraternity Recruitment/Rush Activities.

Recommended Skills to have for Tryouts:

• Tumbling:

Standing Back Tuck
Toe Back
Optional Standing Tumbling - full or better

Running Tumbling (must be back handspring back tuck level or better)
Optional Running Tumbling Pass - additional pass with Full or better

• Basket Toss:

Females Only Optional Double Full Basket

• Stunting:  (partners must be with someone trying out - no outside stunt partners are allowed)

Two stunts - judged on execution and difficulty level.

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 stunt (hands press up, toss, full-up, rewinds)

• Motion Technique:
  (All material will be taught at tryouts, no video will be available for Cheerleaders)

Fight Song
Sideline Chants

• Interview:

3 minute personal interview with panel judges during Final Tryouts

 

*Optional sections only help your score, not required