Application
Attention: All girls trying out must
have a physical and bring to tryouts.
**At this time the application must be printed and brought to tryouts.
UTM TRYOUTS
Friday, April 15th
7:00-8:30 p.m. Early Registration and Open Gym
(Materials will be taught on this night)
Saturday, April 16th
8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00-12:00 Tryout Session
12:00-1:30 Lunch (on your own)
1:30-4:00 Tryout Session
Sunday, April 17th
11:00-3:00 Final Tryout Session
Tryouts Will Be Held In The Gymnastics Room At The Skyhawk Fieldhouse
Guidelines for Skills Tryout |
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| During the selection process, each candidate shall have one tryout, which includes a skill tryout and an evaluation by the Cheer Coach. The candidates will be evaluated on the following: | ||
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Suggested Skills |
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Stunts |
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| Extension with Full Down (Base & Flyer) | ||
| Ground-up Liberty with Full Down (Base & Flyer) | ||
| Ground-up Heel Stretch with Full Down (Base & Flyer) | ||
| Optional Stunt | ||
Tumbling |
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| Standing Backhand Spring | ||
| Standing Tuck | ||
| Round off BHS | ||
| Round off Tuck | ||
| The coaching staff will choose cheerleaders during this time. Consideration will be given to academic grade point standing, general composition of the squad, and physical size. | ||
| Actual tryout scores will not be made public. Names of persons selected for the squad will be posted approximately 1 hour after tryouts. | ||
| If the Cheer Coach sees that a reduction in candidates should be made during tryout session, a cut may be made at any time. | ||
| If it is needed a special tryout could be conducted later in the year. | ||
Females Trying Out for Cheer |
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How Important Is Appearance? |
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| Appearance will be considered at all times during the tryouts. You should wear what makes you the most comfortable. | ||
| It is very important you remember you're trying out for an extremely high profile position representing the University of Tennessee at Martin. | ||
| We are looking for the All-American type females. | ||
| Ladies: You will need to look like you are ready to cheer for a game at the tryout session. This includes natural make-up and hair curled or pulled up. | ||
Eligibility Rules |
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Cheerleaders shall: |
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Scholarships |
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| Tuition assistance might be available for varsity cheer squad members. | ||
Practices |
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| Practices are mandatory. Practice times will be set later but they will be after 3:00 p.m. We will practice at least 3-4 times per week and more if needed. | ||
Mission |
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| The UTM Cheerleading program is a competitive and time-consuming activity. Persons who have other serious commitment, outside of academics, are strongly encourage to discuss their commitment with the Cheer Coach. The coaching staff wants responsible young adults whose primary objective is to get an education, then have a passion for cheering. | ||
| Remember that participation as a UTM Cheerleader is voluntary and is done so with the understanding that there are certain requirements and expectations that are necessary in order to maintain a high-quality cheerleading squad. Failure to comply with any guidelines that are established can result in the Cheer Coach making a decision to either temporarily suspend an individual or to permanently dismiss the individual from the squad. If you fail to satisfy any obligations or must be replaced due to injury, you must relinquish your scholarship. After making the squad a more detailed list of guidelines will be given you. | ||
| If you have any questions please contact: | ||
| Coach Fran Spears | ||
| franspears1@gmail.com | ||
| 731-431-4858 | ||
University of Tennessee At Martin |
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Cheerleading |
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Elam Center |
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Martin, TN 38238 |
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