Transfer Tryouts

August 14th 2:30-4:30pm in cafeteria

Please make sure you are cleared through Athletic Clearance prior to showing up for tryouts.

You will need to learn the fight song posted on this website. We will teach you a cheer at the tryout.

Spring Tryouts

Thank you for your interest in Timber Creek Cheerleading! Tryouts for the 2025-2026 season will be held May in the TCHS Cafeteria 4:30-6:30pm.

Application HERE.

Application is due May 12th.

Below you will find all items that must be completed in order to be eligible to tryout for the 2025-2026 season.

*Be sure to check the athlete checklist tab!! If your name is on that list and you are highlighted in green, you are cleared for tryouts*

Tryout Prep Clinics will be held in cafeteria on May 6th, May 12th, and May 13th from 4:30-6:30pm. Bring signed waiver if not already a TC athlete.

TRYOUT PACKET - SIGNED CONTRACT

The tryout packet must be read in its entirety and the last page must be signed and turned in to our coaching staff prior to being able to tryout (you may bring this with you to tryouts or scan and email it to Coach Clear).

There is new information from the past previous years, so it is critical that you read the entire packet and understand the requirements of being a Timber Creek Cheerleader.

PHYSICAL PACKET

All athletic physicals are now being submitted digitally via www.athleticclearance.com. This digital platform will allow parents and student athletes to complete and access forms via computer, tablet, or mobile phone. It is HIPAA, COPPA, and FERPA compliant. This process will be linked to FHSAA Home Campus which will be automatically updated once registration is complete. Please visit the "Physical Instructions" tab at the top of the page if you need any assistance setting up your account.

*ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT OCPS PHYSICAL IN ORDER TO TRY OUT. NO EXCEPTIONS*

Please file yours under "Sideline Cheerleading."

All athletes for sports in the 2025-2026 school year will need an EKG in order to participate. You only need ONE EKG for all 4 years at Timber Creek, so if you are a returning athlete, you do not need to have another one completed. Incoming freshmen, do NOT get your EKG done until AFTER April 1st. If you have it done prior, we cannot accept it.

TRYOUT APPLICATION

All athletes must complete the tryout application by May 12th, 2025. Completing this form tells us that you are COMMITTED to trying out for Timber Creek Cheerleading. Please do not fill out this form until you have read the Tryout Packet in its entirety and have decided that you will 100% move forward with trying out for our program.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Please click the "Frequently Asked Questions" tab at the top of the page to see the answers to many of the questions that were asked via the tryout interest form. If you have additional questions that were not answered in this document, please contact Coach Clear at tabitha.clear@ocps.net.

TRYOUT SCHEDULE

Monday, May 19th and Tuesday, May 20th (TCHS Cafeteria)
4:30pm: Stretch/Warm Up (please arrive for tryouts EARLY so there are no delays with getting checked in by the athletic trainers. We will be STARTING at 4:30pm)

4:45pm: Group stretch and warm up

5:00pm: Material Review (REMEMBER you are responsible for learning the fight song and cheers PRIOR to tryouts, videos will be available.

Fight Song
Cheers
Jumps

5:15pm: Tumbling

Tumbling will be warmed up as a group in stretch tumbling format (starting with handstand forward rolls and working up to elite tumbling skills)
Running tumbling must be thrown out of a power round off or two-step round off only.
Athletes will be asked to perform a cartwheel rebound, cartwheel back handspring, or cartwheel tuck during stretch tumbling.

5:45pm: Stunting

We will begin the stunting portion by allowing the athletes to work in any groups they may have already been practicing with but will be moving girls in to various groups throughout to show versatility.
Please be flexible as the coaches may ask you to try a stunt position that you did not select on your tryout application

6:30pm: Tryout Concludes

Wednesday May 21st (TCHS Cafeteria)

4:30pm: Athlete arrival/Group Stretch

4:45pm: Material Review

Fight Song
Offense Chant
Defense Chant

5:00pm: Evaluations Prep Time

This time is for athletes to individually warm up any tumbling/jumps that will be performed during their final evaluation.

5:15pm: Evaluations begin

All athletes will begin evaluations by demonstrating their highest running tumbling skill.
Athletes will try out in groups of three based on their tryout numbers (alphabetically, seniors to freshmen)
The athletes will spirit in to their places and perform each of the following when prompted:
- - Toe Touch
  - Additional jump of choice
  - Highest Standing tumbling ****IF you selected something higher than a standing tuck on your application, we will ask to see your standing tuck in addition. For example, those who selected a standing backhand spring tuck will also be asked to show their standing tuck****
  - Highest Running tumbling
  - Flyers will be asked to show their body positions (right and left heel stretch, left scorpion, scale, and arabesque)
  - Tryout Cheer
  - Fight Song

**Athletes are permitted to leave when they are done with their evaluation.**

DRESS CODE:

Tryout Clinics:

Athletic shorts and top (cannot be only a sports bra) of your choice, athletic shoes and socks, hair secured away from the face (bow optional)

Tryouts (first 2 days):

Athletic shorts and top (cannot be only a sports bra) of your choice, athletic shoes and socks, hair secured away from the face (bow optional)

Formal Evaluations:

Plain white t-shirt TUCKED IN to black or purple athletic shorts, athletic shoes and socks, hair secured away from the face with a bow in school colors (purple, black, or white) and neutral yet performance-ready makeup.

**Please note that jewelry and acrylic nails are NOT ALLOWED in this program at any time **

Team selections will be posted (by tryout number) on our Instagram page Wednesday evening.

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