WINTER COMPETITION SEASON OPEN GYMS & TRYOUTS
OPEN GYMS
BHS Cheer is a CO-ED opportunity! Winter competition season open gyms are open to ALL current BHS freshmen, sophomores, juniors, & seniors! Open gyms will be held once per week in October on the following dates:
Tuesday, October 7th from 6:15-8:45PM in the BHS Auxiliary Gym
Tuesday, October 14th from 6:15-8:45PM in the BHS Auxiliary Gym
Tuesday, October 21st from 6:15-8:45PM in the BHS Auxiliary Gym
See below for details on what to wear to open gyms/tryouts.
TRYOUTS
BHS Cheer is a CO-ED opportunity! Tryouts for our 2025-2026 winter competition teams are open to ALL current BHS freshmen, sophomores, juniors, & seniors! Cheer experience, especially tumbling (minimum of a standing and/or running back-handspring), is HIGHLY encouraged for tryouts (see "What to expect" below). Tryouts will be held on the following dates:
Monday, October 27 from 4:00-6:30PM in the BHS Auxiliary Gym
Tuesday, October 28 from 4:00-8:00PM in the BHS Auxiliary Gym
What To Expect at Tryouts
Athletes will be asked to demonstrate the following skills at tryouts:
Tumbling skills (standing and running)
Stunting skills (flyers must demonstrate body positions)
Cheer and/or dance (taught during Day 1 of tryouts)
Athletes will need to complete the following steps prior to the first day of tryouts in order to participate:
ALL athletes need to have a current sports physical on file at school (valid for 395 days from the date of the examination). Click HERE for more information/instructions.
ALL athletes need to complete the tryout sign-up form
ALL athletes must have a parent/guardian complete the release form, which is available in English and Spanish. This can be completed either via Google Form or printed copy. *Link will be sent directly to parent/guardian email address!
ALL athletes must complete the athletic participation survey in Infinite Campus (click HERE for instructions).
ALL athletes should review the BHS Cheer Team Code and 2025-2026 calendar (both documents will be sent upon completion of the sign-up form) with a parent/guardian to ensure that they can meet all expectations as well as commit to all winter season dates if offered a spot on one of our teams.
NEW athletes must have a current teacher or coach complete the BHS Cheer Teacher/Coach Evaluation Form.
What To Wear to Open Gyms/Tryouts
Athletes must arrive to open gyms/tryouts wearing athletic attire: shorts, T-shirt/tank (black for tryouts), appropriate undergarments (i.e., briefs, sports bra, etc.), cheer shoes (or gym shoes)
Hair should be pulled back in a high ponytail (when applicable)
ALL jewelry (both covered and uncovered) must be removed
Fingernails must be cut short and should not be visible over the edge of fingertips - no pointed shapes or artificial nails.