Preseason & Tryout Information
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Preseason Dates
August 10th-August 28th
*No Saturdays or Sundays
See Varsity Calendar for Practice Times
*Practice & Game Times are Subject to Change*
Bring water and a lunch
August 11th: Formal Tryout & Program Selection
August 12th: Individual Team Practices and uniforms
Tryout Information
All grade levels (freshman - seniors) will tryout together in groups of 3 or 4
“Hello” Cheer
2 Chants (Randomly selected)
Band Dances (Randomly selected)
Jumps
*Tumbling*
*Stunting*
To ACCESS OUR CHANT LIST, CLICK HERE https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eWHF3HZOb0K01QH_2d1d5IlijL922bxErrrtJ6Ob7gY/edit?tab=t.0
Areas of Focus
Memorization of Material
Voice Projection
Spirit & Crowd Appeal
Clean/Sharp Motions
Pointed Toes & Flexibility in Jumps
Rhythm & Technique in Band Dances
Overall Confidence & Effort
Cheerleaders are expected to wear Black Shorts and a White Tank Top or T-Shirt
Tryout Material
All of the following material must be learned and mastered by August 10th. Material will be reviewed, NOT re-taught.
2026 Shawnee Hello Cheer
ALL Band Dances
Cheers
ALL Chants
Shawnee How I Love You
All of the above materials can be accessed on our YouTube page!
Captains
Thank you to everyone who voted and participated in the captain selection!
Congrats to our 2026 Season Captains:
Kara Edwardson
Joana Portscheller
Ava Rotoli
Maisy Ryan
Captain Roles and Responsibilities
Team captains are expected to model leadership, sportsmanship, and good citizenship to their teammates, competitors, and the school community. They are expected to lead, support, and inspire while creating and fostering a positive environment.
Update YouTube with current chants, cheers, and band dances
Create New Material for Tryouts
Plan Team Bonding
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