Tryout FAQS

Any incoming CISD student who will be enrolled at the appropriate middle school or high school for the 2026–2027 school year and meets all eligibility requirements outlined in the tryout packet may try out. 

Yes.

Both the student and a parent/guardian must attend the mandatory parent meeting in order for the student to be eligible to try out. Students who do not attend with a parent/guardian will not be allowed to participate in tryouts. 

Where do we find the tryout packet?

The tryout packet will be posted on the school cheer webpages:

• Middle School: SCMS / RAMS / CMS / HFS Cheer webpages
  
  

• High School: CHS / NCHS Cheer webpages
  
  

• The packet includes all required forms, dates, expectations, and instructions.

• Tryout packets may be submitted online through the designated submission link or in person to the school’s front office by the deadline listed.

• ⚠️ Late or incomplete packets will not be accepted.

Required documents typically include:

• Completed tryout packet
  
  

• Parent and athlete signatures
  
  

• Medical/physical paperwork (if required)
  
  

• Any additional forms listed in the packet
  
  

Please review the tryout packet carefully to ensure all documents are submitted.

Yes.
All athletes must attend the tryout clinic for their level. The clinic teaches the material that will be evaluated at tryouts, including:

• Jumps
  
  

• Motions
  
  

• Technique
  
  

• Cheer
  
  

• Tryout Dance
  
  

Attendance is required to try out.

• No.

• Because cheer is a team-based, commitment-driven activity, all clinic days and tryout dates are mandatory. Absences may result in disqualification from tryouts unless otherwise approved by the coaching staff. 

Yes.

• Cheer tryouts are competitive, and not all participants will be selected. Teams are chosen based on skill execution, performance quality, attitude, effort, and overall readiness. 

• Information regarding tryout results will be shared via the band app meeting. Please follow the directions provided for how and when results will be released. 

Cheerleading is a year-long commitment and may include:

• Practices before and after school
  
  

• Games, pep rallies, and school events
  
  

• Competitions (if applicable)
  
  

• Camps and summer activities
  
  

Specific expectations are outlined in the tryout packet.

Yes.

There may be costs related to uniforms, camp, competition fees, and spirit items. Estimated costs and payment timelines will be shared in the tryout packet and at the parent meeting. 

Updates will be shared through:

• School cheer webpages
  
  

• Band app
  
  

• Instagram (school-approved accounts)
  
  

Please follow the appropriate school cheer account for updates.

Please contact the coach for your child’s school listed in the tryout information section of the webpage. Email is the preferred method of communication.