Team posted on our web page FRIDAY APRIL 5TH FROM 12:00pm - 1:00pm.
Tryout fee is $35.00 per person. Checks must be made out to: University of Utah Cheer and paid upon checking in
Please bring:
Tryout Packet
Application
Recent picture of yourself
Medical Release Form
Copy of insurance card (front and back)
Liability Release Form
Copy of acceptance letter
Check or cash of $35.00
Tryouts will be closed all three days. There will be no spectators allowed in to watch.
MINIMUM Requirements
Female Applicants
Standing Back Tuck
Round Off Back Handspring Tuck
Toss Heel Stretch Full Down
Optional Stunt
Male Applicants
Toss Cupie
Standing Back Tuck is encouraged
Any running tumbling
Fight song words
Optional Stunt
Video Tryouts
Applicants who are unable to make the tryouts are able to send a video. IT IS MUCH MORE BENEFICIAL TO BE AT THE ACTUAL TRYOUT, USE THE VIDEO TRYOUT AS THE LAST RESORT.
General Information
Please send your video with the tryout packet as well as a $25.00 application fee.
Requirements: Please do these on wood floor or a mat (not a spring floor)
Standing back tuck. Show three in a row without editing your video (wood floor is preferred)
Running tumbling
Toss heel stretch full down FEMALE
Toss cupie MALE
Optional stunt
A dance that is 30 seconds long – one that you have learned or choreographed FEMALE
A cheer that incorporates the University of Utah name and/or colors (Utah Utes, Red and White)
A toe-touch is required and any other jumps you choose
All videos must be mailed to the address found at the bottom of this page. We must receive the video no later than Friday, March 29, 2013.
Expectations
Incoming freshman are encouraged to tryout. Proof of acceptance to the University of Utah is required at tryouts by April 2013.
It is very important that you work out on a regular basis and are practicing the basics of cheer and dance throughout the season.
We expect our cheerleaders/yell leaders to have a positive attitude and personality.
It is suggested that applicants trying out find a local gymnastics or cheerleading gym to further their tumbling and stunting skills.
If an applicant is selected for the team, team members must keep up on their skills.
Please be aware before trying out that all team members may hae to cheer games over Thanksgiving, Christmas break, and Spring break.
Academic expectations: Must maintain a 2.5 GPA
Tryout Packet
Please click on the link below to find the tryout packet. Tryout Packet
Please bring to tryouts or send applications to:
Courtney Gramse
University of Utah Athletic Department
1825 E. South Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Phone: (801) 699-6363
E-mail: cgramse@huntsman.utah.edu
