NEVADA SPIRIT TEAM TRYOUTS Cheer/ Pom/Stunt/Mascot

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1 NEVADA SPIRIT TEAM TRYOUTS Cheer/ Pom/Stunt/Mascot General Information Deadlines & Instructions for Application: o All applications must be received by noon, Tuesday, April 24, Please note: the University mail system can take an additional 2-3 days to deliver mail. Please consider this added time when sending in your application. o Mail or Deliver Completed Applications to: University of Nevada, Reno Attn: SPIRIT PROGRAM Legacy Hall / Mail Stop #232 Reno, NV Questions please kwelker@unr,edu Become a fan on Facebook! Check out the Nevada Cheerleading Team o Please be sure that all application packets are complete with the following information: Completed Application Completed Skill Sheet Conditions/Agreements Class Waiver/Release Certificate of Eligibility Letter of Recommendation from most recent Coach/Instructor in a sealed envelope (Incoming only) Non-returnable photo $40 Application Fee for ALL Applicants ~Please make all checks payable to Board of Regents Copy of admissions letter from University of Nevada, Reno (Incoming students only). Transcripts Last Semester completed Grades Returning Only The Spirit Program at Nevada is made up of. POM Individuals with some dance background, but also a background in cheer. Will cheer and dance at all Nevada games and events, will wear traditional cheer uniform. Dance style is more pom and hip hop oriented. Tumbling not required. CHEER Individuals with strong cheer background in all areas, cheer, dance and tumble. Will cheer at all Nevada games and events. TUMBLING REQUIRED. FEMALE STUNT Individuals with strong cheer background and coed stunt experience. Will cheer and stunt at all Nevada games and events. Tumbling recommended, not required. Will wear mid-drif uniforms. MALE STUNT Male individuals with athletic background, not necessarily in cheer. Will cheer and stunt at all Nevada games and events. MASCOT Invdividuals with a desire to be a PART of the PACK. Will attend all games, events and functions for Nevada.

2 TRY OUT INFO Where: Registration and Introduction will be at the Virginia Street Gym on the University of Nevada campus. Tryouts will be held in the Virginia Street Gym on the University of Nevada campus. A campus map can be found on the University of Nevada Website Park in the Brian Whalen Parking Garage for Tryouts Dates & Times: SPIRIT Team Try outs - CHEER/STUNT/POM/MASCOT Saturday, April 28th VIRGINIA STREET GYM - Check in 9:30am (*Returners arrive at 1:00pm.) 9:30am-12:00pm 12:00pm-1:00pm Break 1:00pm-6:30pm Introduction, Pom Routine(s), Fight Song, Tumbling, Jumps, Spirit, Co-ed Stunt, etc. Try out criteria will include, but are not limited to Performance skills and facial expressions Comprehension of material Ability to conform to style and group of cheerleaders Execution Level of technique Overall ability well rounded performer/cheerleader Spirit Sunday, April 29th VIRGINIA STREET GYM 10:00 am -2 pm - CHEER/STUNT/POM/MASCOT Review Day 1, New Material, Co-ed Stunt, Tumbling, Jumps, Spirit, etc 2:30 PM 6:00 PM Mandatory Team Meeting for Nevada Spirit Team If you make the Spirit Program the Entire Meeting is Mandatory any flights or other engagements will need to be made after 6:00. Plan accordingly!

3 Suggested Clothing/Attire CHEER/POM/STUNT Wear a sports bra/mid-riff/tight-fitting athletic top and fitted shorts, white & navy only. If you do not wear spandex, you must wear bloomers/spankies under your shorts. Cheer Shoes Only No Jewelry/No Gum We are looking for a neat, well-kept collegiate appearance, look your best! Please bring plenty of water and snacks. MEN T-Shirt & Shorts, white & navy only. Athletic Shoes No Jewelry/No Gum Preferably no facial hair (clean shaven). We are looking for a neat, well-kept collegiate appearance, look your best! Please bring plenty of water and snacks. ** PLEASE NOTE: **Cuts can be made at any time during tryouts. There is no minimum or maximum number of cuts that will be made. All cuts will be determined at the discretion of the coaches. All cuts are final.

4 Nevada Spirit Program Tryouts Application All tryout packets are due by noon Tuesday, April 26, 2011 (All writing must be legible, or your application will not be accepted) Please check what you will be trying out for: Cheer Stunt Pom Mascot Full Name School ID or R Number DOB / / Age Current Address City ST Zip Cell( ) Candidate Secondary I have been accepted to the University of Nevada, Reno (initial here) Cumulative GPA (Based on 4.0 scale) Major Year on Track to Graduate How do you plan to pay for school for the school year: Emergency Contact In case of emergency please contact: Name Relationship to applicant: Phone Number: Alternate Phone Number: Is this person going to be with you in Reno during Tryouts? YES / NO (please circle one) Best Friend/Boy Friend/Girl Friend Name: Phone number: I verify that the information that I have provided is true and correct. Signature of Applicant Signature of Parent/Guardian if under 18 Date RETURNERS ONLY: *On separate sheet of paper please gives us feedback, any suggestions or comments from your experience this year, anything you would like to see different or added for next year, personal likes and dislikes. Date

5 CONDITIONS/AGREEMENT ALL Applicants MUST initial ALL conditions and sign this form to be considered for the TEAM. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SPIRIT PROGRAM DOES NOT ALL GIRL STUNT.EVER I UNDERSTAND THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SPIRIT PROGRAM DOES NOT COMPETE I UNDERSTAND THAT THE MATERIAL I LEARN AT THIS TRYOUT CLINIC IS THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SPIRIT PROGRAMS CHOREOGRAPHY AND I WILL NOT TEACH THIS MATERIAL TO ANYONE I UNDERTAND THAT IT IS AT THE COACHES DISCRETION WHO MAKES THE TEAM AND FINAL CUTS ARE FINAL I UNDERSTAND THAT BEING A RETURNER DOES NOT GUARENTEE ME A SPOT ON THE SPIRIT TEAM. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS/CONCERNS I MUST PROVIDE THEM IN WRITING TO [email protected] I UNDERSTAND THE UNIVERSITY SPIRIT PROGRAM IS LOOKING FOR THE ALL AROUND CHEERLEADER WHO WILL FIT INTO THE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM. By signing below, I understand all conditions and will abide by and follow each respectfully. I verify that I understand if I do not abide by these conditions discipline action will be taken. Signature of Applicant Signature of Parent/Guardian if under 18 Mail Completed Applications to: University of Nevada, Reno Attn: SPIRIT PROGRAM Legacy Hall / Mail Stop #232 Reno, NV OR Take Apps to Coach Kim s Office located down stairs at Legacy Hall. Date Date THINGS TO KNOW Mandatory team practice begins in early August, before school resumes. There will be appearances ALL summer for the SPIRIT members that are able to attend! The Nevada Spirit Program season goes from August through mid March holidays and weekends are limited. You MUST be accepted to the University of NEVADA in order to be considered for the team or even to try out for the Spirit Program. Mandatory team practice begins in early August, before school resumes.

6 Certificate of Eligibility for Nevada Spirit Program In order to be eligible for participation in the Nevada Spirit Program, Cheer, Stunt, Dance, Pom or Mascot, the student must be accepted to the University of Nevada. If he/she is already a student at Nevada then he/she must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA to try out for the team. The student must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA per semester and maintain full-time enrollment (12 credit hours) at Nevada if selected as part of the Nevada Spirit Program (Cheer, Stunt, Dance, Pom or Mascot). All of the above requirements must be met prior to the semester the student will try out. If, for any reason, the student falls below full-time or does not maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA, they may be suspended or removed from the Spirit Program. If the student does not fulfill any of the responsibilities of the Spirit Program the student may be suspended or removed from the program. By signing this paper, I am authorizing the administration and staff of the University of Nevada to confirm my academic eligibility. If the student is successfully chosen as a member of the Nevada Spirit Program, this form will be held on file all year, for academic eligibility checks. I acknowledge my understanding of this document. I am trying out for: Cheer Pom Stunt Mascot Name (print) Signature Date

7 Nevada Spirit Program SKILLS SHEET (All writing must be legible, or your application will not be accepted) Please fill out each section that pertains to your talent no matter what team you are trying out for! Pom Requirement Dance experience Cheer Requirement Tumbleing required Female Stunt Requirement COED Stunt Experience We are looking for well rounded cheerleaders, that excel in their area of expertise and have exceptional spirit and performance abilities. We look for Cheerleaders that can entertain! GYMNASTIC/TUMBLING SKILL(S) Please check ALL that apply. These skills are skills you will and can throw unassisted (meaning no spotter). These are skills that you have thrown prior to tryouts and these are skills you will be able to throw the ENTIRE 2012/2013 season. NUMBER OF YEARS YOU HAVE BEEN TUMBLING STANDING: BACK HAND SPRING BACK TUCK TOE TOUCH BACK HAND SPRING BACK HAND SPRING BACK TUCK SERIES BACK HAND SPRINGS OTHER (PLEASE LIST) RUNNING: ROUND OFF BACK HAND SPRING ROUND OFF BACK TUCK ROUND OFF BACK HAND SPRING BACK TUCK SERIES INTO TUCK SERIES INTO LAYOUT SERIES INTO FULL OTHER (PLEASE LIST) *series includes at least a round off back handspring and may include multiple back hand springs CO-ED STUNTING SKILL(S) Please check ALL that apply. These skills are skills you have successfully done prior to tryouts. The University of Nevada Spirit program DOES NOT all girl stunt. These skills are all CO-ED. NUMBER OF YEARS YOU HAVE BEEN STUNTING Toss Hands Toss Hands Extension Toss Hands Liberty Toss Hands Cuppie Toss Hands Heel Stretch Toss hand Arabesque Cradle Full down cradle Toss stunts (list) Basket toss(list) Pyramids (list) Other (please list)

8 DANCE SKILL(S) Please check ALL that apply. These skills are skills you have successfully done prior to tryouts. The University of Nevada Spirit program does not have a dance team, but skills could be used throughout the year NUMBER OF YEARS YOU HAVE BEEN DANCING Style of Dance you can do please list: TURNS(list) LEAPS(list) TRICKS(list) Other(list) Do you choreograph? CHEER EXPERIENCE Please list your cheer experience High school College/Junior College All Star

9 University of Nevada, Reno Nevada Spirit Team Try-outs CLASS WAIVER, RELEASE, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT I,, am a student enrolled at, a member institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education ( NSHE ). I understand and hereby acknowledge that my participation in the Nevada Spirit Team Try-outs is wholly voluntary. In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Nevada Spirit Team Try-outs at the University of Nevada, Reno I hereby agree as follows: 1. I understand the nature of the Nevada Spirit Team Try-outs I may participate in (ie: cheering, dancing, stunting, tumbling, jumping, conditioning) may require mental judgment and a high degree of physical fitness, agility, and dexterity, and that this may include strenuous exercise that requires physical fitness, strength, and stamina. 2. I understand that the Nevada Spirit Team Try-outs described herein involve the risk of injury or death and the risk of damage to or loss of property. I understand that these activities involve serious dangers and inherent risks, including risks associated with travel to and from such activities in Nevada and California, as well as travel to and in mountainous regions and other remote places. I understand, accept, and voluntarily assume these risks. 3. I understand that neither the NSHE nor the University of Nevada, Reno, will provide medical or health insurance coverage to me during any aspect of my participation in the Nevada Spirit Team Try-outs at the University of Nevada, Reno. I hereby represent and warrant that I am and will be covered throughout the activity by a policy of comprehensive health and accident insurance that provides coverage for injuries I may sustain in the course of my participation in the activity. I understand I may be required to show proof of insurance coverage prior to my participation in the activity. 4. I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the NSHE and the University of Nevada, Reno, and their employees, agents, and representatives, from any and all liability whatsoever for any and all damages, losses, or injuries (including death) I sustain to my person or property or both, including but not limited to any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, judgments, expenses and costs, including attorneys fees, which arise out of, result from, occur during, or are connected in any manner with my participation in the activity. 5. To the extent authorized by law, I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, hereby release and forever discharge the NSHE and the University of Nevada, Reno, and their employees, agents, and representatives, from any and all liability, loss, damage or expense, including attorneys fees, that they or any of them incur or sustain as a result of any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses, including attorneys fees, which arise out of, occur during, or are in any way connected with my participation in the activity.

10 6. To the extent that I, individually, or my heirs, successors, assigns, or personal representatives bring a claim of any kind whatsoever against the NSHE and/or the University of Nevada, Reno, and/or their employees, agents, and representatives, I agree that this Waiver, Release and Indemnification Agreement is to be construed under the laws of the State of Nevada, including the provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 41; and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, the balance hereof shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. In signing this document, I hereby acknowledge that I have read this entire document, that I understand its terms, that by signing it I am giving up substantial legal rights I might otherwise have, and that I have signed it knowingly and voluntarily. Printed Participant s Name: Signature: Dated: If participant is a minor: Printed Guardian s Name: Printed Participant s Name: Guardian s Signature: Dated: