Texas
State Spirit Program Tryout Dates (Cheerleaders and Mascots):
Try
Outs Friday, April 16, 2010
1st session: 5:30 pm-10:00 pm
Saturday,
April 1, 2010
2nd
session: 9:00 am-5:30
Pm
Location:
Texas State University Campus
Jowers Gym 102
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PREP CLINICS:
When:
Sunday, December 6, 2009: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
This clinic is open to all high school and college cheerleaders
interested in trying out for a collegiate cheerleading squad
or getting ready for competition. It is designed to help high
school students better prepare themselves for their college
cheerleading tryout or just get some few extra pointers. Athletes
that attend this clinic are not obligated to Texas State in
any way. Everyone is encouraged to come learn, have fun, and
to get a step ahead for your collegiate tryout.
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$60
per person registration fee includes 4 hours with
Texas State Cheer Squad members
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The clinic will be held in Jowers Gym 102 on the Texas
State University campus using a 2 ¼ inch foam
floor.
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Staffed
by Texas State Cheer Squad and coaches
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Attendance
limit for this clinic is set at 75 cheerleaders max.
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Payment
can be made at the time of the clinic.
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Stunting, tumbling, pyramids, basket toss instruction,
discussion about college cheerleading, how to conduct
yourself at a tryout interview, and question and answers
with the coaches.
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Everyone
must sign a waiver with parent’s consent.
OPEN
WORKOUTS :
Open
workouts are open events geared towards incoming recruits
to give them a feel for what our program is like. You will
be able to tumble and stunt with current and prospective members
alike. Participants will not need to bring a partner for this
workout and do not have to pay to attend. Open workouts are
open for all participants showing proof of medical insurance
and completing a waiver of liability form. Friends and family
are also welcome to watch the workouts.
Candidates do not need to register and are welcome to attend
any open workouts. Each workout is an OPEN process and NO
INVITATIONS ARE REQUIRED. We ask that you e-mail one of the
cheer coaches to notify them if you
plan on attending. Please put “Open Workouts" in
the subject line letting us know which date you would like
to attend. Open workouts will be taken on a first come basis.
Once any open workout is full, we will indicate so online
and will notify any persons who have registered after the
session filled.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please e-mail
us or call the Spirit Program Office.
Our
Spring 2010 Open Workouts:
Times:
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
When:
TBD - Check back soon for dates
*Reminders:
TRYOUTS:
| General
Information |
Cheer
Try-outs are a two-day long process occurring in April
and consists of three phases; at each phase cuts may be
made. Try-outs will be held in Jowers Gym 102 on the campus
of Texas State University. A list will be posted following
the last day of try-outs indicating who made the squad.
Mascot
Try-outs are a one-day process occuring in April consisting
of two phases; at each phase cuts may be made. Try-outs
will be held in Jowers Gym 102 on the campus of Texas
State University. A list will be posted following the
last day of try-outs indicating who made the squad.
Try-Outs
are open to all candidates! |
| If
Selected |
•
You must be in good academic standing, which means that
your cumulative GPA must be a 2.0 or higher. You can not
be on academic or disciplinary probation.
• All persons must live in San Marcos (Hays/Comal
County) area during the regular school year.
• If selected, you understand that you are required
to be covered by personal injury medical insurance throughout
the period that you are a spirit program member at Texas
State University.
• If selected, you must attend all scheduled practices,
classes, performances, summer camps, and other designated
functions/duties assigned by the Spirit Program, coach
or director.
• If selected, you agree to follow all safety guidelines
deemed necessary by the Spirit Program, coach or director.
•
If selected, you will be required to tryout/be a member
of the national competition team and be an active member
for any activities in which the program participates.
The coach and/or advisor has the authority to make the final
decisions in the try-out process. The general try-out process
is subject to change. |
| Application
File |
All
candidates trying out must have a completed application
packet. This file must include the following:
•
Proof of enrollment to Texas State University. (if entering
Texas State this can be an acceptance letter)
•
Copy of insurance card
•
Completed Recruit Questionnaire
•
$25 application fee (checks payable to Texas State)
•
College/High School Transcript (can be unofficial)
•
Self Photo (will not be returned)
Please
have all paperwork turned into the Spirit Program Office
at least two (2) days prior to try-outs. |
| Tryout
Forms and Information: |
•
Cheer
Full Tryout Packet
• Mascot
Full Tryout Packet
• Frequently
Asked Questions
• Learn the Fight Song &
Alma Mater
•
Sample
Judging Scales
•
AACCA Recommendations and Guidelines
for College Cheerleading Safety
Individual Forms:
• Cheer
Application Only
•
Mascot Application
Only
•
Waiver
of Liability
• Personal
Profile Information Sheet |
| Please
send your application file to the following address: |
Texas
State Spirit Program
Attn: Tryouts
601 University Drive
Strahan Coliseum, Room 139
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 245-6759 (Office)
(512) 245-8387 (fax)
For questions please contact one of the cheer
coaches. |
| Attire
(NEW INFORMATION) |
| Before
entering the gym for tryouts please make sure that you complete
the following attire checklist. You should be presentable
in every way. Once you entire the gym judging officially
begins. DO NOT BE LATE!!! Attire
for women:
- Sports bra
- Spandex or fitted shorts
- White hair bow
- Make-up
- No jewelry
Attire
for men:
- General work out clothing (t-shirt and shorts)
- Shoes must be worn (no black-soled shoes)
- No jewelry
Attire
for mascots:
- General work out clothing (t-shirt and shorts)
- Shoes must be worn (no black-soled shoes)
- No jewelry
Do
not wear:
- Any body piercings
- Other schools paraphernalia
|
| Additional
Notes |
Tryouts
are closed to parents and guests. Only persons trying
out are allowed in the gym after the initial meeting.
No
walk-ons will be accepted later in the year. All persons
must go through tryouts.
|
| Cheer
Try-Out Phase Description |
| Friday
- Phase I: |
| Candidates
will demonstrate their standing and running tumbling abilities
in an informal process. The judges/staff will determine
which candidates will proceed to the next phase. If needed,
a brief "stunt around" time will be used to finalize
the first cut. |
| Friday
- Phase II: |
| Candidates
will be asked to stunt “around" with several
potential squad members. A cut may be made to determine
which candidates will proceed. Candidates will also be taught
try-out material and given the opportunity to practice more
advanced stunting skills while selecting a partner for the
remaining try-out process. |
| Saturday
- Phase III: |
| Candidates
will perform the cheer, fight song, and partner stunts in
a formal try-out process for the judges/staff. A final cut
list will be posted indicating what candidates have made
the team. |
| Mascot
Try-Out Phase Description |
| Friday
- Phase I: |
| Candidates
will demonstrate their ability to be funny, improv and
move around affectively in the suit. Furthermore you must
show your ability to quickly pick up on charateristics
of Boko. |
| Friday
- Phase II: |
| Candidates
will demonstrate and original skit routine (1 to 2 minutes)
showing your ability to be funny, interactive, engaging
while also communicating affectively through motions. |
|
Female Cheer Required Skills |
Male
Cheer Required Skills |
| Tumbling
as strength: |
•
Standing back tuck
• Standing Back handspring back tuck
• Round-off Back Handspring back tuck
• Triple Toe Back |
•
Standing back tuck
• Standing Back handspring back tuck
• Round-off Tuck
|
| Stunting
as stated strength: |
•
Flyers: Full-up, Full-Down (from Arabesque and Stretch)
• Bases: Full-up, Double-Down
|
•
Bases: Toss Extension, Hands-Stretch Full-Down |
| All-around: |
•
Cheering/Spirit Ability
• Sharp Motions
• Personality
• Projection (Voice)
• Physical Presence/Charisma
• Knowledge of Texas State
• Knowledge of school fight song and alma mater
|
|
Video Tryout Process |
| The
video try-out process is for all candidates unable to attend
our regular try-outs held on campus. However, attendance
to try-outs is strongly recommended. |
| NOTE:
No official position will be offered to a video try-out
candidate before he / she has attended a scheduled practice.
You may call the Spirit Program at 512-749-5406 to schedule
your visit. |
| Please
adhere to the following guidelines when submitting a video: |
A
completed video, recruit questionnaire, proof of admission,
high school/college transcript and $25 application fee
must be received by the Spirit Program Office by the Thursday
prior to the first day of try-outs. (VHS or DVD formats
accepted.) |
| All
video submissions must include these skills in the following
order: |
Material:
• One chant incorporating tumbling (choreographed
by candidate)
• One cheer incorporating tumbling (choreographed
by candidate)
Tumbling:
• 4 Standing Back Tucks one 8 count between
• Standing tumbling skills (ex. back handspring
back tuck, Toe Back)
• Optional standing tumbling skills
• One running tumbling pass
• Optional running tumbling pass
Stunting:
• All stunts below may be performed from the hands
level, as a toss, a full-up, or a rewind:
• Liberty
• Stretch full- down or double down
• Cupie
• Optional stunt to stunt sequence
Note:
Each section of the material (stunting, tumbling, material,
and interview) must be performed in succession with the
video running. There may be a break between sections however
(ex: break between material and tumbling). Please do not
edit out each mistake you may make while demonstrating
the required skills per section.
|
| Please
send videos to the following address: |
Texas State Spirit Program
Attn: Tryouts
601 University Drive
Strahan Coliseum, Room 139
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 245-6759 (Office)
(512) 245-8387 (fax)
For questions please contact one of the cheer
coaches. |
| Notification
of Selection for Video Candidates |
| All
candidates offered a non-scholarship position will be posted
on the Texas State Spirit Program home page following completion
of the try-out process. If any video candidate has not attended
a workout in person, he or she may be contacted to set-up
an in-person workout so that a final decision can be made.
|
| Location |
Jowers
Center (Texas State University)
Gym 102 |
| Directions
to Jowers Center |
From
I-35 North (Austin)
Take I-35 South toward San Marcos, TX. Exit Aquarena Springs
Drive and take right. Turn left on Charles Austin Drive.
Jowers Center will be immediately to your right attached
to Strahan Coliseum.
From
I-35 South (San Antonio)
Take I-35 North toward San Marcos, TX. Exit Aquarena Springs
Drive and take left. Turn left on Charles Austin Drive.
Jowers Center will be immediately to your right attached
to Strahan Coliseum. |
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