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5. Try-outs are scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2012, 10:00 AM. I am anticipating the squad being comprised of up to 20 women. This number represents four-plus all-women stunt groups. Men are welcome to try-out.  At this try-out, you are responsible for your own travel, accommodations and meals. Bring your insurance information (company, policy numbers) and emergency contact information. Try-out in plain dark shorts and a light colored shirt with cheerleading shoes. No jewelry or gum and hair pulled up. There will be a clinic on Wednesday and Thursday, April 17-18, 5:00-7:00 PM. Both the try-out and clinic are held in the Upper Gym in Eddie King Gym. The clinics are highly encouraged.

5. Performances The squad cheers at football and women's and men's basketball games. Special performances may include pep rallies and other community and university events.

5. $200 cheer team dues: this will include your shoes, practice gear, bows, sweatshirt…You need to provide short white socks and maroon boy briefs (for under your skirt). You will be provided a uniform, warm-ups, duffle bag, and pom pons.

5. Fundraisers The squad participates in fundraisers. The plan is to host a youth cheerleading clinic before one of the home football games where the clinic participants will then cheer the first half of the football game on the sidelines.

5. Try-out clinics will be a clinic on Wednesday and Thursday, April 17-18, 5:00-7:00 PM. Both the try-out and clinic are held in the Upper Gym in Eddie King Gym. The clinics are highly encouraged.

5. Required skills for try-outs include a home cheer (something you bring to showcase your motions: include a minimum of high-v and low-v) ; jumps (toe touch and one other); partner stunts:  ALL WOMEN BASES: elevator/ twist-cradle, elevator extension/ cradle, liberty, and an ELITE** stunt (stunting will only be completed to the maximum stunt the stunt group can do SAFELY); and the candidate's own routine (showcasing your best quality: another jump or partner stunt; tumbling; a cheer or dance. Mats will NOT be available. The gym has a hardwood floor. Tumbling is optional but encouraged if you can tumble.
   
5. Scholarships There are cheerleading scholarships available based on talent and financial need. I will have a better idea of how much money I can award after you have applied and submitted your FASFA.

 
**ELITE stunts: cupie (awesome) scorpion, arabesque, bow and arrow, scale, heel stretch or torch.
 

Further information, contact:

Jamie Bero, Coach, University of Charleston Cheerleading
2300 MacCorkle Ave, SE, Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 720-6685
jamiebero@ucwv.edu