Tryout Information

Both men and women are welcome to tryout, but you must be able to cheer for the entire 2011-2012 season. Prior to tryouts, the squad will hold two instructive clinics to teach material and stunting technique. Those who wish to tryout will perform the following in front of a panel of judges:

• A run-in demonstrating spirit and crowd interaction
• Tumbling (optional)
• 3 jumps, one of which must be a toe touch
• Sideline chant (taught at instructive clinics)
• Short sideline dance (taught at instructive clinics and performed in groups of 2-3)
• Stunting (Basing or Flying in a prep and extension are required.  Instruction to be given during practice sessions)

There will be an informational meeting on Sunday, August 21st at 3:00 PM in Fox Gym followed by a brief practice. The second instructional clinic for tryouts will be on Monday, August 22nd at 7:00 pm in Fox Gym and tryouts themselves will be held on Wednesday, August 24th at 7:00pm in Fox Gym. You will learn the tryout material at the instructional clinics, so it is very important to attend if you are interested in trying out.

**While cheerleading experience is very beneficial, it is not required. We welcome people from all backgrounds (dance, gymnastics, etc.) to tryout!

Please contact Coach Wilson at ricecheercoach@aol.com, Captain Krisina Zuniga at kjz1@rice.edu or Captain Anyssa Tovar at aet3@rice.edu with any questions.