Head Coach: Email: Address: University of Illinois-Chicago Cheerleading Packet 2018-2019 Philip Carpio UICCheerTeam@gmail.com University of Illinois-Chicago Flames Athletic Center Attn: Spirit Squad-Cheer 839 W. Roosevelt Rd Chicago, IL 60608
General Information The University of Illinois-Chicago Cheer Team is dedicated to increasing the overall spirit of the campus community by performing and cheering at UIC sporting events, serving as ambassadors for the university, and being role models of leadership. The UIC Spirit Program strives to support the athletic teams at UIC, encourage crowd participation, be positive role models, communicate and socialize with alumni and fans, and attract positive attention to the university. The University of Illinois- Chicago cheer team is a representative of UIC and should display a positive and courteous manner at all times. The cheer program is under the direction of the Spirit Coordinator and Head Coach. Flames Cheerleading Responsibilities Flames Cheerleading is a major time commitment for both fall and spring semesters. The Cheerleading year begins in mid-june with practice once a month during summer, followed by UCA Collegiate Spirit Camp in August. The year does not end until mid- April, after tryouts, when the new team is chosen. During the regular season, mandatory practices are held 2 day per week. Team members also have required study hall hours to complete each week. Fitness and extra practices may also be added as needed. Cheerleaders must be full-time students, taking a minimum of 12 credit hours for undergraduate or nine hours for graduate students for the entire fall and spring semesters, and must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Cheer Team members are great ambassadors of the University and also the city of Chicago. The cheerleading team can be found participating in a variety of special appearances, alumni events throughout the community generating energy and excitement, as well as promoting school spirit and health. All members will cheer for either men s or women s basketball and swim/dive meets. o The team will be composed of two squads, A group of 12 will be assigned to any post-season travel we may participate in. Swim/Dive meets will be assigned smaller groups. This schedule will be distributed at the beginning of the season, but are subject to change at any time. Flames Cheerleading Benefits Opportunity for paid travel expenses to athletic events and games Access to the athletic training room, athletic trainers, and university doctors (availability is dependent on schedule) Access to counselors and nutritionists through the university Priority registration: Cheerleaders will have the opportunity to register for classes with the athletes, who register before almost everyone else on campus. Access to the athletic study hall 2 Tickets for all home basketball games Full-size cheer floor provided at every practice There are many opportunities provided to help team members raise funds personally as well as for the program through monthly fundraisers Practice Schedule Wednesday 7-9pm Sunday 11-2pm
University of Illinois at Chicago Cheerleading Program 2018-2019 Tryout Information This packet includes information regarding the tryout process for the University of Illinois at Chicago Cheerleading Program. Specifically, you will find information regarding the Cheer Team guidelines and responsibilities, the live tryout procedure, and tryout information sheet. Please review this information thoroughly. Eligibility To be eligible for the team, applicants MUST be enrolled in the University as a full time student with a minimum of 12 credit hours. Every participant must bring a COPY of his or her current insurance card to both clinics and tryouts in order to participate. If you use Campus Care, you may print out a copy of your insurance card via the UIC website. All Participants are required to have a Physical by a doctor, no other medical staff will be accepted. All Cheer Team applicants must submit a $25.00 tryout fee. *CASH ONLY* Bring your cash to tryouts on April 20 th 2018. Tryout/ Clinics Clinic/Tryout will be held Friday, April 20th th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. If participating in the live tryout, attendance is mandatory. Here you will learn the UIC Fight Song, Cheer/Sideline and Jumps.
Live Tryouts Live Tryouts will be held on April 20 th April 22 nd 2018 at the Flames Athletic Center (839 W. Roosevelt St). Please check our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/uiccheerleading for specific times and a detailed schedule of events. If you plan to attend, please email Head Cheer Coach, Philip Carpio, at UICCHEERTEAM@GMAIL.COM by April 14 th 2018. Be sure to include your name, UIC student ID #, and contact phone number. Please bring your Tryout Information Sheet, tryout fee $25.00 (CASH), and a current photo of yourself to the first day of tryouts. Also, please note that there will be NO SPRING FLOOR! Tryout Results Once the team(s) has been selected, you will be notified by 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 22 nd 2018. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Philip via email uiccheerteam@gmail.com Live Tryout Procedure All applicants must be accepted to the University prior to tryouts. Tryout appearance should be performance ready. Please remove all piercings and cover up tattoos. o Females: Hair half-up, with white bow, straight or curled. Wear a black sports bra and black spandex. o Males: Hair should be clean-cut and facial hair should be trimmed. Wear solid white shirt and black shorts. During tryouts, you will be judged on the following categories: UIC Fight Song Motion Technique Game Day Ability Jumps Toe-Touch Front Hurdler Pike Double Toe Triple combination of your choice Standing Tumbling (NOT REQUIRED) Nothing below a back handspring will be judged. Running Tumbling (NOT REQUIRED) Minimum tumbling pass that will be scored round off back handspring.
University of Illinois at Chicago Cheer Program 2018-2019 Tryout Information Sheet *PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY* I am trying out for (circle one) I am trying out for Flyer Side Base Main Base Back Spot Coed Stunter PERSONAL INFORMATION First Name Last Name: Birth Date: Contact phone #: Student ID #: Personal Email: UIC Student Email: APPAREL Jacket: Pants: Cheer shoe size(nfinity): Women only - Sports Bra: Spandex: T-shirt: Men only - Shorts: T-shirt: Shoe size: MAILING ADDRESS (Sept 2018 May 2019) Street Address: City: State: Zip: PERMANENT ADDRESS (if different from above) Street Address: City: State: Zip: EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Name: Relationship: Contact Number(s): ADDITIONAL INFORMATION High School graduated from: College transferring from (if applicable): GPA: Major:
How did you hear about the UIC Cheer Program and tryouts? Have you previously attended UIC? Yes No Have you applied to UIC and been accepted for the fall semester? Yes No INTERVIEW QUESTIONS If you are attending live tryouts, you will need to bring a copy of these questions and answers along with a recent head shot. Please answer the following questions truthfully and thoroughly. 1. What is your full name and nickname? 2. How long have you been cheering? 3. What is your competitive cheer background? 4. What can you bring to this program personally and as a cheerleader? 5. What are your educational goals? 6. How do you adapt to change and diversity? 7. Are you willing to commit to a lot of hard work? (practices, games, appearances, fundraisers, community service, competition, etc...)? 8. Would you accept an alternate position? Yes No 9. What would you consider your biggest strengths and weakness in cheerleading? How do you plan on working on your weaknesses as the season progresses? 10. How do you handle constructive criticism?