TRYOUTS FOR THE 2013 - 2014 ACADEMIC YEAR WILL BE HELD IN APRIL 2013. INFORMATION REGARDING TRYOUTS WILL BE POSTED IN MARCH 2013.

2012 - 2013 FALL CHEER & DANCE TRYOUT  

WHEN

Thursday, September 13th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Registration begins at 6:30pm

WHERE

Chaifetz Pavillion

Enter through VIP entrance

WHAT TO BRING

To participate, the following paperwork must be submitted during registration:

• Student Athlete Health Questionnaire
• Student/Family Information Sheet
• Acknowledgment of Insurance (must be signed by parent or legal guardian)
• Copy of Health Insurance Card (front & back)
• Current physical or note from physician clearing individual to tryout (within one year of tryout date; MUST state participant is cleared for physical activity/athletic participation)
• Proof of acceptance or attendance at Saint Louis University

Failure to produce any of the required paperwork will result in dismissal from tryouts. NO EXCEPTIONS.

ATTIRE

CHEER

Black bike/spandex short

Sports bra (color of your choice)

White cheer shoes

Hair in half ponytail w/ ribbon

Game day makeup

DANCE

Black bike/spandex short

Crop top or sports bra (color of your choice)

Neutral or flesh colored tights/pantyhose

Neutral or black jazz shoes or dance sneaker

Hair down or halfback, no ponytails or buns

Game day makeup

*No leotards, colored tights, dance pants, t-shirts or loose fitted clothing

REQUIREMENTS

CHEER

Jumps (Toe Touch, Hurdler, High Kick)

Tumbling (Standing Back Handspring, Round-off Back Handspring

Stunts (Variation of One-footed Stunts)

DANCE

Participants must prepare a 30 second dance routine of original choreography to music (bring music on CD). Please choose whatever style fits you best.

Skills Demonstration (double pirouette, toe touch, leaps and axle turn)

Any questions may be directed to lpruett@slu.edu.