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Tryouts 2008

Cheer Tryouts April 12 & 13, 2008

CONFIRMED!

Please e-mail Stacy Cummings at stacymarie07@gmail.com with questions or concerns.
PLEASE BRING A PHOTO OF YOURSELF - FULL BODY SHOT

SATURDAY -                   10:00AM    Check in at REC SOUTH, stretch, $20 fee
                                         10:30AM   Preliminary testing begins
                                                           Run 1/2 mile - we record your time
                                                           Pushups - we record how many in 1 minute
                                                           Full Crunches - we record how many in 1 minute
                                                           Toe touch - we rate on scale from 1 to 10
                                                           Bench press - we record # of times...Men body wt / Women 1/2 body wt.
                                                           Learning ability - we quickly teach sideline chant - rate 1 to 10
                                                           Heel stretch on ground - we rate on scale from 1 to 10
                                                           Appearance.
                                        1:30 PM       First round cuts made and posted
                                                           Learn fight song, sideline chant, floor cheer, dance and stunts.
                                         5:00PM      Dismissal

SUNDAY                          10:00AM    Review session in REC NORTH aerobics studio
                                         11:30AM   Lunch break
                                         1:00PM      CoEd Tryouts
                                         3:00PM      All-girl Tryouts

OPEN GYMS:
                                  Tuesday    March 18       6-8pm    Lower Parker Gym
                                  Tuesday    March 25       6-8pm    Lower Parker Gym
                                  Sunday     March 30       1-3pm     Rec Center (back of Show Me Center)
                                  Tuesday    April 1            6-8pm    Lower Parker Gym
                                  Sunday      April 6            1-3pm    Rec Center (back of Show Me Center)
                                  Tuesday    April 8            6-8pm    Lower Parker Gym

Before you try-out, please make sure you are committed to being a student here by applying for admittance.

Making the cheerleading squad does not automatically ensure admittance into our university.

Scholarship available. Based on seniority. Range from $300 to $1000.

TIPS FOR TRYOUTS:
-GPA of 2.0 or better
-Great attitude
-Enthusiasm
-Collegiate spirit
-Athletic physique
-Great overall health
-Focus on perfecting the basics
-Full downs are required for maximum points
-Tight and sharp motions are required
-Standing backhandsprings, round-off backhandsprings encouraged

-Placement on team is based on points, attitude, and coach's discretion

GENERAL WEIGHT GUIDELINES FOR FLYERS:
-This scale can be used as a general guideline to help assess athletic body weight for flyers:
5'0" girl, 100 pounds.     For every inch in height - 5 more additional pounds
5'1" girl,   105 pounds.
5'2" girl,   110 pounds.
5'3" girl,   115 pounds.
5'4" girl,   120 pounds.
5'5" girl,   125 pounds.
5'6" girl,   130 pounds etc. etc. etc.

AS A TEAM MEMBER:

GPA must be maintained at a 2.0 or better
Must remain a full time student with at least 12 credit hours per semester
Team workouts 2 times per week
Team practices 2 times per week
Community appearances throughout year
Appearances at booster club and athletic events

Co-Ed Squad: cheers all home football games, home basketball games, and tournament appearances.
All girls Squad: cheers home football games, all home women's basketball games, and some volleyball matches.
Other events as scheduled
Attendance at summer practices and camp are mandatory

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2008-09 TRYOUTS
Confirmation will not be mailed. You can also register that Saturday of tryouts in person.

LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE INITIAL
PERMANENT ADDRESS
CITY
STATE/PROVIDENCE
ZIP/POSTAL CODE
CUMULATIVE GPA
ACT (FRESHMAN)
HEIGHT
WEIGHT

BIRTH DATE (MM/DD/YY)
EMAIL ADDRESS
WHAT IS YOUR REASON FOR CHOOSING SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY CHEERLEADING?
LIST ANY AWARDS / HONORS YOU HAVE RECEIVED.