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*Please read ALL the following information thoroughly*
Cost for Tryouts: non refundable $20.00 (cash only)
Tryout Requirements: Competitive Cheerleading Experience REQUIRED.
COVID Protocol- All athletes MUST wear masks at all times during the tryout regardless if you are vaccinated or not.
Wednesday, August 25th 2021 (Day one)- Chick Evans Field house from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM learning the fight song and pregame dance, tumbling, stunting.
Thursday, August 26th 2021 (Day two)- Chick Evans field house at 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM evaluated on fight song and pregame, tumbling, stunting and Interview.
Stunting Skills: Elite College level stunting (Example- Full up, rewind, one and a half ups, full arounds, high to high stretches.. etc.) Elite level Dismounts (CLEAN full down, Double down, Front flip, Kick full down)
Coed Stunting Skills: Walk-in, Toss to Hands/extension, Hands to Lib
Tumbling Skill Requirements: Standing Tuck, Standing 3 consecutive back handsprings, Running round off back handspring Layout, Round off/cartwheel tuck. TUMBLING IS REQUIRED.
**Top Girls: All body positions must be shown/basket skills.
Each athlete trying out will go through a one on one interview with the head coach and a panel of judges.
Females- Hair half up half down with a Bow. White, Black or Red Sports bra and Spandex shorts, cheerleading shoes. Game day makeup (Natural Smokey Eye)
Males- White, Black, or Red T- Shirt with Black shorts, Cheerleading shoes.
All athletes must dress business casual for your one on one interview that will take place on the third day of tryouts. Treat this as a professional job interview. **Females must wear red lipstick to your interview. You will be sitting 6 feet from the judging panel.
For any questions on requirements please email Coach Aubrey at NIUcheercoach@gmail.com
NIU Cheerleading is not under the universities athletic department. We are completely funded by the athletes and fundraisers the program completes through out the season to keep the program running. We do have housing scholarships granted to athletes living in specific dorms on campus. Once cheerleaders make the team they will receive a ESTIMATED price list break down of what athletes will owe per season. All amounts are subject to change.
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