Tryout Dates:
April 12th, 2008 1pm-6pm
*Ending times are approximate

Cheerleading Application/Information Form: This form serves to help our panel of interviewers get to know you better before your interview. This form must be in the office of the coaching staff prior to your tryout.

Cheer Team Tryout Requirements

Men:
8 Count (taught on site)
Standing back tuck and optional gymnastics
Partner stunts:
    2 Toss Stunts
    2 Optional Stunts(must be an extended walk or toss stunt)

Women:
Cheer & Chant (taught on site)
8 Count (taught on site)
Jumps (toe touch)
Gymnastics(required standing back handspring, standing back tuck & optional)
Partner stunts:
    2 Toss Stunts
    2 Optional Stunts (must be an extended walk or toss stunt)

Gymnastics will not be taught on site. The required back handspring, standing backtuck and optional for women should be skills that prospective cheerleaders have already mastered and can demonstrate successfully by tryout time.

SKILL:
The setting of the skill portion of the tryout will be in the form of a practice atmosphere. Emphasis will be on learning material quickly and demonstrating proficiency in the various segments. The coaching staff will be responsible for evaluating the skill portion. Scholarships are allocated based on tryout scores and rankings; financial need is also a consideration.

INTERVIEW:
Our panel of interviewers will have an opportunity to conduct a brief interview. This portion is worth 40% of the overall score. An additional 10% of your score will be based on recommendations. During this section it is important to remember to relax and be yourself. The interviews will be looking for dedicated athletes who incorporate excellence in their lifestyle and desire to serve God and IWU through the sport of cheerleading.

Contact:
Coach Marcy Moreillon
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN 46953