2018 – 2019

DILLARD UNIVERSITY

CHEERLEADING

TRYOUT APPLICATION

2018-2019CHEER DEVIL

TRYOUT APPLICATION

NAME ______

(Last)(First)(Middle)

GENDER (CHECK ONE) MALE ______FEMALE ______

BIRTH DATE ______

(MM/DD/YYYY)

ADDRESS ______

(Street Address)(City, State, Zip)

DORM: Building______Room#______

HOME PHONE #______CELL PHONE # ______

STUDENT ID # ______(Should be 6 digits long, if you do not know your student id number please call the admissions office to obtain it 504-816-4670)

EMAIL ADDRESS ______

HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE ATTENDED ______

print)

STUNTING

YES! I have stunting experience ______(initial)

NO! I do not have stunting experience; but I am willing to learn ______(initial)

Please rank the below positions in which you are MOST confident:

(1 being most confident and 4 being least confident,

you may mark more than one)

Main Base ______Secondary Base ______Flyer ______Back Spot ______

(toe & heel) (under middle & foot)

If you are a flyer please list you more difficult skill ______

TUMBLING

YES! I have tumbling experience ______(initial)

NO! I do not have tumbling experience; but I am willing to learn ______(initial)

List your most difficult skill

  • Running tumbling ______
  • Standing tumbling ______

Name:______(please print)

I, ______, submit this application for the 2018-2019 DU Spirit Program tryouts. My academic classification will be ______(freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) during the fall semester of 2018 and my cumulative GPA is currently a ______. In submitting this application, I consent that the information provided is true and accurate. I accept and understand that the decision of the judges will be final. I also understand that the final authority will rest with the Head Cheer Coach and the judges for tryouts, and I will accept and abide by these decisions.

Applicant’s Signature ______Date ______

I CERTIFY THAT I MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

  1. I am a full time student at Dillard University, or I have provided with this application a copy of my formal acceptance letter to Dillard University.
  2. As a current freshman member of the team, incoming freshman, transfer student or current student who is not a member of the team I have included a 4x6 head to toe color picture, a 4x6 color headshot and a resume of accomplishments (cheer/dance/mascot).
  3. I have no health or physical defect that would hinder my ability to perform as a DU Cheerleader or Pom Squad member.
  4. I have included the Statement of Informed Risk Formwith this application. (Can be found on the DU athletic website under Inside Athletics > Intranet > Statement of Informed Rick form)

Applicant’s Signature ______Date ______

Applicant’s Name ______(please print)

Please print and fill out this tryout application and return all pages that require initials or signatures along with other items listed on the Tryout checklist found at the end of this packet. If you have any specific questions regarding this application or anything else pertaining to tryouts, please do not hesitate to email Coach Hess at .

CHEER TENTATIVE CLINIC & TRYOUT

SCHEDULE

(Schedule Subject to Change… Visit for most up-to-date information)

Day 1: 6:30 – 9:00 PM

Registration (begins at 6:30 pm in DentHall)

Brief Meeting and Overview of Clinics and Tryouts

Warmup (motion overview and group jumps)

Learn Cheer

Learn Dance

Day 2: 6:30 – 9:00 PM

Warmup (motion overview and group jumps)

Overview of Cheer and Dance

Learn Chant

Stunting in groups

Tumbling

Day 3: 1:00 PM

TRYOUTS!!!!!!!!! Attire: GAME DAY READY (Dillard shirt, black shorts, red lips/makeup and cheer shoes)

2018 - 2019CHEER DEVIL

TRYOUT CHECKLIST

Please make sure when you bring your application for tryouts that you check off the following items to ensure your registration it is completed.

□Tryout Application(all pages that require initials or a signature)

□$25 Tryout Fee

□Color 4x6 Headshot Photo (WHITE BACKGROUND, NO SELFIES)

  1. Statement of Informed Risk Form(Can be found on the DU athletic website under Inside Athletics > Intranet > Statement of Informed Rick form)

Please be sure to wear the appropriate attire all days.