Cumberland University Cheerleading/Dance Tryouts

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1 Cumberland University Cheerleading/Dance Tryouts When: April 17, 2014 (cheer clinic) 4:30-7:00PM & April 18, 2014 (tryouts) 9-11:00AM Where: Dallas Floyd (gym) Females should wear black cotton shorts with a white athletic tank top or bra top. Hair should be worn halfway up with a white ribbon. Cheerleading shoes are required. Dancers- jazz shoes. Males should wear black athletic/basketball shorts, a presentable maroon or white tee shirt tucked in, and tennis shoes. Minimum skills required for cheer: Minimum skills required for dance: Spots Available 8 Spots Available Ability to lead a crowd- appearance and poise Bring 16 counts of Jazz/Hip Hop Spirit and enthusiasm-coordination and rhythm Demonstrate: Leaps, Splits, and Kicks Motions/technique/jumps Partner stunts-tumbling Interested individuals must bring $10 (cash only) **Scholarships Available** If interested, contact Ruth Currie at rcurrie@cumberland.edu

2 Thank you for your interest in Cumberland University Spirit Program! Cumberland is a small private university with a growing spirit program. The cheer squad currently has spots available. (Male and female) The dance team has 8 spots available. The squads currently cheer and perform at home games for varsity football, men s basketball and women s basketball. Occasionally, we will travel to away games. The squads practice twice a week, with one practice dedicated to stunts, perfecting skills, and gymnastics. I am proud of the success these squads had last season and looking forward to developing competitive teams. We will be attending NCA College Camp, July 30-August 1 at the University of Louisville. Cumberland University 2015 Tryout Information: Tryout Attire: Females should wear black cotton shorts with a white athletic tank top or bra top. Hair should be worn halfway up with a white ribbon. Cheerleading shoes are required. Dancers- jazz shoes. Males should wear black athletic/basketball shorts, a presentable maroon or white tee shirt tucked in, and tennis shoes. Tryout Clinic: Friday April 17, 2014, 4:30 PM-7:00 PM Tryout Date: Saturday April 18, 2014, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM - Doors will open at 8am for warm up/review time as well as stunting preparation. - The squad list will be posted immediately after the final tryout. There will be an informational meeting following the posting. - If you are unable to attend the tryout, there will be a second tryout in August (TBA) If you have questions, please feel free to contact rcurrie@cumberland.edu Ruth Currie, Cheerleading Coach Cumberland University

3 The MANDATORY clinic days on April 17 and April18 are CLOSED to parents and all other spectators. We will need the following from you at tryouts: 1. CU Cheer/Dance Application 2. Copy of letter of acceptance 3. Front and back copy of insurance card 4. $10 tryout clinic fee (cash only, you will receive a receipt) Absolutely no jewelry! Tumbling and Jumps Standing back handspring and/or back tuck CU Cheer Tryout Requirements A combination running pass. (ex. round off back handspring, back tuck, layout or full) Non tumblers will attend tumbling classes Jumps Toe Touch Pike Hurdler Herkie (optional) Stunts: Walk in stunts(extension, liberty, and stretch) Hands (extension, liberty, and stretch) Full up stunts (extension, liberty, stretch, awesome/cupie) Double down out of stretch Full down out of extension, liberty Basket Toss

4 Cheer: We will teach you a cheer Motions Hands (extension) Standing BHS and/or back tuck Fight song: Execution, sharpness and projection Tumbling Stunt Dance: We will teach you a dance CU Dance Requirements Skills Demonstration Kicks Splits Toe Touch Leaps Turns Bring 16 Counts (bring your own music) Jazz Hip Hop Fight song: We will teach you the CU Fight Song Routine Dance: We will teach you a dance

5 CHEER/DANCE TRYOUT APPLICATION Returning New I will tryout for: Cheer POM NAME AGE STREET ADDRESS CITY/STATE ZIP CODE HOME PHONE CELL PHONE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP CHEER/DANCE COACHS NAME PHONE NUMBER OF YEARS CHEER/DANCE EXPERIENCE DO YOU WORK CHEER/DANCE STAFF? FOR HEIGHT WEIGHT BIRTHDATE HAVE YOU APPLIED TO CU? ACCEPTED TO CU? CU ID NUMBER FIELD OF STUDY CURRENT MEDICAL CONDITIONS: PREVIOUS INJURIES: HIGH SCHOOL HONORS/ACTIVITIES: I hereby confirm that the information provided in this form is correct. Signature of applicant Date Signature of parent or guardian Date

6 STUDENT ATHLETE ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE I, the undersigned hereby request permission to tryout for a position on the Cumberland University team. I have participated in athletic activities related to the said sport before and I am fully aware of the risks and dangers involved. I am aware that unanticipated and unexpected events occur during such activities, which may result in injury to me. I hereby assume all risks of injury that may be sustained by me in connection with said activities. I certify that my participation in the stated activities is voluntary. In consideration of my being allowed to tryout for said sport, I hereby release and forever discharge the Cumberland University Board of Trust, it s officers, agents and employees, and further covenant not to sue said Board, its officers, agents and employees for any injury in which I may sustain as a result of my participation in the above athletics activities, and which results from causes beyond the control of, and without the fault or negligence of Cumberland University Board of Regents, its officers, agents and employees. My true age is stated below. If I am under the age of 18 years, I certify that I have permission of my parents and/or guardians to participate in the stated activities and that they have full knowledge thereof. Dated this day of, 2015 Signature Age Printed Name Has Health Uninsured Signature of Parent/ Guardian if student is Insurance under 18. Head Coach/ Athletic Trainer