BucknellCheerleading 2018-2019

Video Try-out requirements

Details: Bucknell Cheerleading will allow freshmen and transfer students to tryout through taped tryout submissions.

All videos must be received by Sat May 19th, to be considered for Football Cheerleading.

FemaleMale

Introduction=10(sell yourself!)Introduction=10(sell yourself!)

Crowd Leading=5ptsCrowd Leading=10pts

Motion Technique=10ptsMotion Technique=10pts

Stunt execution and difficulty=20ptsStunt execution and difficulty=20pts

Tumbling = 5 standing, 5 Running`Tumbling =10pts

Toe Touch=5 pts

2 Letters of Recommendation = 20 pts each2 Letters of Recommendation = 20 pts

Copy of acceptance letter= 10 ptsCopy of acceptance letter= 10 pts

Info sheet and sizing sheet= 10 pts Info sheet and sizing sheet= 10 pts

Introduction:Do a brief introduction on the tape. Include your name, city and state, and cheer or gymnastics experience. Describe yourself as a stunter in two adjectives. Why do you want to cheer in college and what qualities do you have to offer the team?10pts

Cheer:Complete a chant (sideline) of your choice as if you were at a game.

Dance: Females only: A short dance segment of your choice. Should be moderate to

advanced in difficulty, incorporating fast motion sequences. Minimum: 3-4 eight counts

long. (a segment of group dance please make us aware of which one you are)

Toe Touch: Required, may also do a double jump for +3 points if no gymnastics skills

Group stunt difficulty:(flyers + 2 for full down)

Ext = 2, ½ ext=4

Lib. =6, Aero or stretch=8

360 or invert to ext=10

Coed Stunt Difficulty:

Chair- Walk-in 2 Toss 4

Hands- Walk-in 6 Toss Hands 8

Lib- 10

Tumbling:

Tumbling is not required, but does give you additional points

Standing- BHS=3pts, BT=5pts

Running- RO BHS= 2pts, RO BHS Series=3pts, RO BHS BT=4 pts, RO BHS Layout or Full=5pts

Spirit & Appearance: You are trying out for college cheerleading, not an all-star group

or high school team. Extreme over exaggeration of motions or facials is not desired. Judging on-Personality & Enthusiasm, Projection, Athleticism, Effectiveness, CollegeAppearance

Letter of Recommendation: 2 Letters of recommendation from a teacher or coach showcasing dedication, work ethic and time management

Information:

Submit a DVD. After you mail your video, please email me ( ) so I know that is on the way. I don't expect professional quality; mom's home video isfine. (I really enjoyed seeing falls with good catching and spotting and then seeing thestunt hit in one of my current squad member’s video. Good spotting is very important onour team!)

Mail tapes and Information Sheet to: Coach Megan Lindner

212 North Front Street

Lewisburg, Pa 17837

If you do not make the team at this time, please tryout again in the fall, when we fill remaining spots.

If you make the team you are required to attend cheer camp prior to the start of classes(around Aug 5th)

BUCKNELL CHEER TEAM INFORMATION SHEET

Name: ______Parent’s/ Guardian’s Names: ______

Home Address:______City: ______State: _____ Zip: ______

Home Phone Number: ______Cell Phone Number: ______

E-Mail______Parent’s Email______

College class of: ______Current Grade Point Average: ______

Height: ______Shoe Size: ____Bodysuit Size: ____Brief Size: ___

Weight: ______Shirt Size: ____Short Size: _____Skirt Size: ______

Sweatshirt Size: ____Shell Size: ______

Cheerleading Experience

Number of Years Cheered: ____ Signature Stunting Skill: ______

Stunting Position: ____ Back____Main______Side _____Flyer _____None

Gymnastic Experience

Number of Years Gymnastics: ____ Signature Tumbling Skill: ______

Tumbling Skills (un-spotted):

______Round off ______Standing BHS ______Back Walkover

______Standing Back Tuck ______RO BHS Series ______RO BHS BT

______Front Handspring ______Front Walkover ______Other______Personal Information

Will you have or do you have a job? ______Are they flexible with cheer schedule? ____

What would you say is your strongest area for cheerleading? (Pick one)

______Stunting/Strength ______Cheer/Motions______Jumps ______Dance ______Gymnastics

______Leadership ______Learning New Material ______Creating New Material

UNIFORM MEASUREMENT GUIDE

Name: ______Home Phone Number: (_____) ______

School: ______

Squad Name:______

Year of Graduation (Choose One): 2019 2020 2021 2022 Other: ______

We are sorry that you are unavailable to attend the uniform fitting appointment. The following measurements are needed to determine your sizes. Please have one person such as your coach or a seamstress take your measurements using the guidelines listed. Please be as accurate as possible. Varsity will NOT be responsible for improper fit due to inaccuracy of measurements. If you fall in between sizes, we will automatically go to the next size up.

Bust Measurement: ______

Measure around the body at the

fullest part of the bust.

Waist Measurement: ______

Measure snugly at the natural

waistline, approximately an

inch above the belly button.

Hip Measurement: ______

Measure around the body at

fullest part of the hips.

Skirt Length: ______

Measure from natural waistline

down to desired length of skirt.

Then subtract 1” for waistband.

Girth Measurement: ______

Measure your torso from front

right shoulder blade, down between

legs and then back up to meet end

of tape at shoulder blade.

Inseam Measurement: ______

Measure from crotch down to

bottom of inside foot.

Shoe Size: ______

Allow room for growth.

PLEASE SIGN AND FAX THIS FORM TO YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE.

I agree that these measurements are true and accurate. Varsity will not be responsible for the translation into garment sizes from these measurements and I will be responsible for any alterations if needed.

Parent Signature: ______Date: ______