Cheerleading

 2023-2024 Cheerleading Tryout Information

Dear Student Athlete,

I am excited to hear that you are interested in trying out to be a Cameron University Dancer. I am looking for exceptional athletes to fulfill the role of ambassador for the University! To be eligible to tryout or attend open gyms, we will need the following from you:

1. Proof of acceptance or current student status (acceptance letter or student id card)

2. Cheerleading Tryout Application

3. Completed Student Athlete Tryout Packet (this includes copy of insurance card and current physical) *CLEARANCE TO PARTICIPATE IS DETERMINED BY THE ATHLETIC TRAINING DEPARTMENT UPON SUBMISSION OF STUDENT TRYOUT PACKET

Open Gym Dates

April 5th 6:00-8:00 PM

April 12th 6:00-8:00 PM

April 19th 6:00-8:00 PM

April 26th 6:00-8:00 PM

*Open gyms are not mandatory to tryout. 

Tryout Information

April 29th & 30th

8:30 AM Check in

9:00-12:00PM Tryout

1. In order to participate in tryouts, students must have completed a Student Athlete Tryout Packet, Cheerleading Tryout Application, and proof of acceptance or student id.

2. The Cameron University coach will choose team members with the assistance of any independent judge(s).

3. The decisions of the coach and judges are final. If you have questions concerning the procedures for tryouts please make sure that you ask them prior to the date of tryouts.

4. Cheerleading tryouts are closed to the public, and cheerleaders must be present for tryouts and evaluations, unless there is a unique situation that is approved by the head coach and staff prior to the start of tryouts and/or evaluations begin.

5. Athletes making the team will need to practice and exhibit the same skills displayed at tryouts throughout the season on basketball court. If the cheerleader cannot practice and exhibit the skills, he/she may be ineligible to cheer. 

6. All tumbling skills must be performed unaided and without a spotter on the basketball court. **All skills must land in an appropriate and safe manner.

TRYOUT REQUIRMENTS:

Athletes will be judged on collegiate appearance, athletic ability, tumbling, jumps, knowledge of material, and stunts. 

Tumbling

• Desired Standing Tumbling: Back handspring or higher

• Desired Running Tumbling: Round-off back handspring or higher

• ALL TUMBLING WILL BE PREFORMED ON THE GYM COURT, MATS WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED FOR WARMING UP

Stunting

• MUST base, back, or top one-legged stunt

• Other various level skills will be reviewed and scored at the discretion of the coach and judges

Jumps

• • Single toe touch

  • Hurdler (Right & Left)

Material

• Fight Song

• 2 Sideline Chants

Tryout Attire

• Black Sports Bra

• Black shorts

• White socks & cheerleading shoes

• Natural, Game Day makeup

• Hair MUST be pulled out of face

• Cheer bow (Optional)

• NO long nails

• NO jewelry