TRY-OUT INFORMATION & APPLICATION Cheerleader and Golden Pom Teams 2015 2016 TRY-OUT DATES: *Try-outs are closed to the public Golden Poms Dance Team APRIL 23-25 April 23 5-8pm *Check in on the North Concourse of Moby Arena April 24 5-8pm *Moby Arena April 25 10am 6pm *Final Day of Try-outs, 15-16 Teams will be selected & announced CHEER TEAM APRIL 23-25 April 23 5-8pm *Check in on the North Concourse of Moby Arena April 24 5-8pm *Moby Arena April 25 10am 6pm *Final Day of Try-outs, 15-16 Teams will be selected & announced All times are approximate and subject to change. A detailed schedule will be given out the first day of tryouts. All applicants must either attend the try-outs in person & in full OR submit a video application. QUICK INFO TO KNOW REGARDING THE SEASON * Applicants must be currently enrolled or enrolling for the 2015 Fall semester @ CSU and must be in good academic standing, cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. * Applicants must live in the Fort Collins, CO area during the academic school year. * Applicants must attend the try-outs in its entirety or submit video showing required skills by deadline. (requirements are listed below) * Applicants are required to be covered by personal injury medical insurance throughout the period of being in the spirit program @ CSU. * Applicants understand that decisions made by the coach & spirit coordinator are final. * Applicants must be available for summer fundraising, practices approximately between July 8-18th AND practices Mid-August if selected for the 2015-2016 teams. APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO TRY-OUTS COMPLETED APPLICATION HEADSHOT PHOTO OF APPLICANT (RETURNEES DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT) LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM CURRENT COACH, TEACHER/PROFESSOR OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR. (Returnees do not need to submit a letter) MEDICAL WAIVER REGISTRATION FEE: $40.00 to be enclosed with your application. This is a non-refundable fee. MUST BE IN CASH OR MONEY ORDER, NO CHECKS ACCEPTED. MAIL ALL VIDEOS & APPLICATION PACKETS TO: COACH DAWN BURTON, Spirit Coordinator
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY APPLICATION 2015-2016 CHEERLEADER & GOLDEN POM TRYOUTS NAME: DOB: CSUID: CELL PHONE#: STUDENT E-MAIL: CURRENT ADDRESS: DO YOU HAVE: A FACEBOOK PAGE TWITTER ACCT INSTAGRAM ACCT CURRENTLY (circle one): H.S. SENIOR If in High School, which High School: FRESHMAN JUNIOR SOPHOMORE SENIOR Cumulative GPA: I AM AUDITIONING FOR: (Circle one) CHEER Golden Poms CHEER POSITION: BASE BACK TOP MALE CHEERLEADER Describe your cheerleading or dancing experience: List prior injuries or any required braces: List any activities that you are currently involved in High School or College?
APPLICANT INFORMATION If you are selected uniforms will be issued out every year & will be assigned to you in the summer, upon making the teams. You will return them at the completion of the season. Complete what s appropriate for your team. CHEERLEADERS Golden Poms BRIEFS SIZE: LINER SIZE: BRA TOP SIZE: SPORTS BRA SIZE: NIKE SHOE SIZE: SHORTS SIZE: REG T-SHIRT SIZE: LADIES FIT T-SHIRT SIZE: NIKE SHOE SIZE: JAZZ SHOE SIZE: DANCE PANT SIZE: SPORTS BRA SIZE: BRA TOP SIZE: BRIEFS SIZE: SHORTS SIZE: REG T-SHIRT SIZE: LADIES FIT T-SHIRT SIZE: PLEASE READ & INITIAL EACH ONE: (initial) *In order to be a Cheerleader or Pom at Colorado State University, I understand that I am expected to attend all practices, weight room sessions, squad planning sessions, booster/community events, camp activities, pep rallies, football and basketball games. (initial) *I understand being a Cheerleader or Pom is a MAJOR PERSONAL COMMITMENT for the entire season. (initial) *I understand that I will be expected to schedule all other activities around my cheerleading schedule; work, sorority/fraternity, etc. *I fully understand that all try-out decisions made by the judges, coaches and/or the spirit coordinator are final. I also understand that I may be cut at any time during the try-out process. In addition I have read this entire application and fully understand the guidelines for trying out for the CSU Spirit Group. Signature Date:
CHEER SKILLS Requirements ***All of the required skills will be performed in front of a panel of judges. *CHEER this will be taught at the first day of try-outs *DANCE this will be taught at the first day of try-outs FEMALE TUMBLING REQUIREMENTS Standing Back Handspring (Will be with no spots on wood floor & mats) Round-off Back Handspring Back Tuck One Additional Tumbling Series Pass-minimum of a tuck MALE TUMBLING REQUIREMENTS Willingness to learn MALE STUNTING One Two-part Stunt Sequence ALL GIRL STUNTING Step in Stretch-Full Down Two-part Stunt Sequence-ending with at least a Full Down *(Bases may be asked to rotate base positions) WHAT TO WEAR TO TRY-OUTS: All applicants are required to be Game Ready for the entire try-out, Full hair & make up. FEMALES: Black or Forest Green Sports Bra or Fitted Tank Top & Black or Forest Green shorts (Sports bras can be any CSU color or design). Athletic Shoes MALES: Black or Forest Green T-shirt & Black or Forest Green Shorts (Any CSU Apparel is ok) Athletic Shoes CHEER VIDEO REQUIREMENTS For those who physically cannot make the try-out in person. VIDEO MUST INCLUDE: SHORT INTRO stating name, where you re from, stunt position you re trying out for (top or base) and why you want to be apart of the RAM family. 6-8 COUNT DANCE-made up by applicant SHORT CHEER-made up by applicant REQUIRED STUNTING SKILLS REQUIRED TUMBLING SKILLS Videos must be received in the CSU office by April 20, 2015. Applicants will be contacted if selected for the 15-16 teams. FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT DAWN BURTON Spirit Coordinator 970-213-8939 or dawn.burton@colostate.edu
GOLDEN POMS SKILLS Requirements ***All of the required skills will be performed in front of a panel of judges. 3 styles of dance will be taught at the clinic, and applicants will be required to demonstrate the dances. Styles will be a short *Hip Hop Dance, *Jazz Dance & *Pom. This will be in addition to the skills listed below: Triple pirouette (right and left) Quad pirouette (right and left) A la second turns (tours) Right leap Switch leap Switch center leap Turning disc Toe Touch Jump left leap center leap WHAT TO WEAR TO TRY-OUTS All applicants are required to be Game Ready for the entire try-out, Full hair & make up. Black or Forest Green Sports bra or Dance Top & Black or Forest Green Dance Pants/Capris/Shorts (Tops can be any CSU color and/or design-must Be CSU colors) POMS VIDEO REQUIREMENTS For those who physically can not make the try-out in person. VIDEO MUST INCLUDE SHORT INTRO stating name, where you re from and why you would like to be apart of the RAM family. 6-8 COUNT HIP HOP DANCE-made up by applicant 6-8 COUNT JAZZ DANCE-made up by applicant 6-8 COUNT POM DANCE-made up by applicant Videos must be received in the CSU office by April 20, 2015. Applicants will be contacted if selected for the 15-16 teams. FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT DAWN BURTON Spirit Coordinator 970-213-8939 or dawn.burton@colostate.edu