TEAM TRY-OUTS Friday-Sunday, May 13 th -15 th, 2016 Smith-Williams Practice Center at Minges Coliseum

Tryout Information: Tryout schedule is as follows 2016 17 TEAM TRY-OUTS Friday-Sunday, May 13 th -15 th, 2016 Smith-Williams Practice Center at Minges Coliseum Participation at all three (3) days is required All Tryouts & Practices are closed to non-participants Attire: o Ladies: Cheer shoes, Sports bra or Sports tank, Spandex shorts, (no loose fitting clothing.) Running shoes will be needed for the 2 mile run. Hair up. o Guys: Athletic shoes, T-shirt, Athletic shorts, (no cut off t-shirts or shorts). Running shoes will be needed for run. All Tryouts & Practices are closed to non-participants Schedule: o Friday, May 13 @ 4 p.m. o Saturday, May 14t h @ 9 a.m. 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. 7 p.m. (times may be changed) o Sunday, May 15 th @ 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 Please submit application to: (Incomplete applications will not be accepted) ECU Cheerleading, Attn. Susie Glynn 118 Scales Field House, Mail Stop 158 Greenville, NC 27858 Or scan email completed forms to: glynns@ecu.edu

Try-Out Requirements: 1. A great attitude and commitment shown (This includes positive attitude toward coaches, team members, and tryout participants.) 2. Full Time Registered Student with ECU or Incoming Freshman who have been officially accepted to ECU. 3. A 2.0 minimum Cumulative GPA 4. Good Standing with the University and Community (no flags on student records or student affairs) 5. Team and Participants will run 2 miles each day prior to practice 6. At Try-Outs: Fight Song (includes Standing Back Handspring) 1 Band Chant Routine 2 Team Cheer/Chant Tumbling: Round Off (Mandatory) Tumbling pass with 2 or more elements (Mandatory) Standing Back Handspring / Standing 2 Back Handspring (Mandatory) Standing Back Tuck All Tumbling Skills Should Be Mastered Prior To Tryouts. Instruction is not provided. Stunts Tryout Stunts will be decided base on abilities of current team skill level and overall skill level of tryout participants. Basic stunts examples are: Coed: Walk in Hands Full Down Toss Extension Full Pop Off Hop-n-Go Heel Stretch Full or Double Down Toss Lib Pop Off All Girl: Full Up Heel Stretch Double Down Switch Ups High to High Lib Straight up Arabesque Double Down Flyers will be judged on body positions of the following: Flexibility, Strength, and Consistency will be judged throughout tryouts Flyers, Bases, and Back Spots, Tumblers for all teams will be selected. A Small Coed Competition Squad will be selected from both All Girl and Coed Teams. 7. Female students trying out for Coed squad must not weigh more than 125 lbs (as that is the weight the men have as a minimum baseline strength assessment) This is per ECU Athletic Training Guidelines. 8. Male students trying out for or retuning to the squad must clean lift 155lbs. one time, press lift 155 lbs. five times, and pump 55lbs. dumb bell five times with each arm. This is per ECU Athletic Training Guidelines. 9. Complete and sign all necessary waivers and forms to be returned prior to Tuesday, May 3, 2016 with a $10 tryout registration fee. 10. Each student must be cleared by sports medicine prior to try out activities. (Participants must be free of any injury or condition that will impede their safety or that of fellow participants.) 11. Per 2010-11 NCAA Prospective tryout participants must turn in the signed Tryout History and Physical Form with a copy of the Sickle Cell Solubility Test lab report prior to the tryout. NO EXCEPTIONS No advance videos accepted. All prospects skills will be assessed during the tryout weekend. We do this to give every participant and equal opportunity during the tryout process and so individual candidates will not have any advantages prior to tryouts. Please refer all questions to Susie Glynn at glynns@ecu.edu.

ECU Cheerleading Application NAME: BANNER ID: B DATE OF BIRTH: / / AGE (as of May 15, 2015) SEX : M F TRYING OUT FOR (circle all that apply): COED ALL GIRL (Base / Backspot / Flyer) PERMANENT ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: COUNTY: HOME PHONE: ECU EMAIL ADDRESS: HIGH SCHOOL: YEAR IN COLLEGE FOR UPCOMING SEASON: CELL PHONE: ALTERNATE EMAIL: GRADUATION YEAR: OVERALL GPA: MOTHER S NAME: MOTHER S PHONE #: FATHER S NAME: FATHER S PHONE #: PARENT S EMAIL ADDRESS(ES): Mastered Tumbling Skills : Mastered Stunting Skills: I, have completed the above information and declare it to be true and accurate. If selected, I understand I will be required to attend 3-4 summer practice dates, summer camp (if chosen to attend), 3-4 practices per week during the season (last 3 hours each), 2-3 morning team workouts (1 hour each), ALL home football games, men s and/or women s basketball games and tournaments (which may occur during holidays and spring break), appearances, athletic and alumni events, and other events throughout the year. Participant s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature (if participant is under the age of 18) Date Date ************************************************************************************************** This application, with all required forms & a copy of medical insurance card, and application fee must be received by the Cheerleading Office by May 3, 2016. Please also include a $10 application fee made payable to ECU Cheerleading. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Updated Tryout Information will be sent upon receipt of all forms and fees.

INHERENT RISK OF CHEERLEADING Cheerleading is reasonably safe as long as certain guidelines are followed, but there is the inherent risk of injury as in any athletic related activity. Cheerleading is an anaerobic/aerobic activity that includes jumping, stunting, motions, dancing, and tumbling. All physicals and/ or medical histories must be on file with the ECU Athletic Training Room before you may participate in tryouts, practices, and games. Keep your athletic trainer informed of all injuries and/or chronic conditions. BE SURE TO CONSITENTLY ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: 1. NEVER stunt or tumble unless a coach or a coach s designee is present. 2. Always practice in the presence of a qualified coach. 3. Always warm up appropriately before cheering (practice and games) by jogging and stretching. 4. Do not attempt a stunt that you do not know how to perform safely and the coach has not checked off. 5. Always use attentive spotters when stunting. 6. Always cheer in an area free from obstruction. 7. Always use mats or a grassy area when stunting during practice. 8. Do not stunt on uneven ground, wet surfaces, and concrete. Do not stunt in cold or rainy weather. 9. Never talk, laugh, or play around when performing a stunt. 10. Report all injuries to the athletic trainer as soon as they occur. 11. Follow all athletic trainer and physician recommendations. 12. Lift weights to increase strength and guard against injuries. 13. Always wear shoes and clothing appropriate for cheerleading. 14. Never wear jewelry or any kind or chew gum when cheering (practice or games) 15. Always have hair pulled back from your face and shoulders. 16. Eat nutritious meals and get plenty of rest. 17. Always ask for assistance or advice at any time.... I have read the preceding information. I thoroughly appreciate and understand the assumption of risks inherent in cheerleading participation. I acknowledge that I am physically fit and am voluntarily participating in this activity. STUDENT S SIGNATURE: GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: (If Student if under 18 years of age) DATE: DATE:

INFORMED CONSENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AGREEMENT East Carolina University Cheerleading / Mascot Tryouts May 13,14,15, 2016 Warning! Cheerleading is a vigorous, physical activity involving motion, rotation, and height in a unique environment and as such carries with it a higher than ordinary risk of injury. Be advised that serious, catastrophic injury, paralysis or even death could occur particularly if a participant were to land on his/her head, neck, or back! I/We,, parents and/or legal guardians of, who (Parents Names) (Student s Name) is a full time student at EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY wishes to participate in their cheerleading program, voluntarily give my/our consent for such participation by myself/my child. It has been adequately explained to me/us that cheerleading is an activity which may involve airborne inversion of the body and therefore there is an increased potential that any one of the routines involving my/my child s participation could lead to serious injury, paralysis or even death. I/We understand that I/ my child is required to be in good physical shape and condition and that the activities in which I/my child will be asked to participate are strenuous and require physical and athletic agility. It has been fully explained to us that these activities include, but are not limited to a variety of gymnastics maneuvers, including somersaults, back handsprings, and other tumbling; that there will be a variety of mounts, tosses, and stunts requiring the coordination of more than one participant; and that these activities will not be confined to any one site or venue, but rather involve a variety of sites and venues. I/We represent to you that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, I/ my child has no physical, medical, or mental disability or other limitation that would restrict his/her ability to fully participate in this activity. I/We have been informed that I/my child must be cleared by East Carolina University Athletic Training prior to any participation in these activities and we agree to such. I/We authorize ECU Cheerleading to arrange for a physical screening by a qualified and certified Athletic Trainer with East Carolina University, and arrange for a physical screening by a qualified and licensed medical physician, if deemed necessary by the athletic training personnel, to qualify as a participant in the activity. I/We further agree to notify immediately to appropriate university personnel in the event of any change in my/ my child s health status. I/We agree to, and by signing this agreement, release the coaches, advisors, volunteers and staff of East Carolina University Athletic Department and the University from any claim of negligence by ourselves, myself/ our child, our heirs, executors and assigns, from any liability arising from claims for damages for injury to myself/ our child and any claims for loss or damage to my/his/her property which may arise out of my/my child s participation in this school sponsored program for the 2016-17 Season Tryout. In witness whereof, I/we have affixed our signatures to this agreement this day of, 20. STUDENT S SIGNATURE: GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: (If Student if under 18 years of age) WITNESS SIGNATURE: DATE: DATE: DATE:

2016-2017 Tryouts Required Forms Registration Form Inherent Risk Informed Consent New Student Athlete Tryout Form Copy of Acceptance Letter (Incoming Freshman) Copy of BOTH sides of Medical Insurance Card Medical History Form Physical : Completed within past 6months, Signed by Health Care Provider Copy of Sickle Cell Solubility Lab Results (note from Dr. will not be accepted) ECU Tryout Requirement Checklist (Head Coach, Athletic Training, and Compliance will sign when application is received and approved) Signed copy of Acknowledgement of Policy and Procedures $10 Tryout Fee (paid by check or cashier s check to ECU Cheerleading) Join Remind group for tryout updates (see information sheet) This check list should accompany your completed forms. All items must be received by May 3, 2016 to be considered for participation in tryouts May 13 th, 14 th, and 15 th,. To be filled out by Coaching Staff: Date Received: All Forms Received: Tryout #:

Cleared by Athletic Training: Yes / No Position cleared to participate: CF / AGF / B / BS / M

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation HISTORY FORM (Note: This form is to be filled out by the patient and parent prior to seeing the physician. The physician should keep this form in the chart.) Date of Exam Name Date of birth Sex Age Grade School Sport(s) Medicines and Allergies: Please list all of the prescription and over-the-counter medicines and supplements (herbal and nutritional) that you are currently taking Do you have any allergies? Yes No If yes, please identify specific allergy below. Medicines Pollens Food Stinging Insects Explain Yes answers below. Circle questions you don t know the answers to. GENERAL QUESTIONS Yes No 1. Has a doctor ever denied or restricted your participation in sports for any reason? 2. Do you have any ongoing medical conditions? If so, please identify below: Asthma Anemia Diabetes Infections Other: 3. Have you ever spent the night in the hospital? 4. Have you ever had surgery? HEART HEALTH QUESTIONS ABOUT YOU Yes No 5. Have you ever passed out or nearly passed out DURING or AFTER exercise? 6. Have you ever had discomfort, pain, tightness, or pressure in your chest during exercise? 7. Does your heart ever race or skip beats (irregular beats) during exercise? 8. Has a doctor ever told you that you have any heart problems? If so, check all that apply: High blood pressure A heart murmur High cholesterol A heart infection Kawasaki disease Other: 9. Has a doctor ever ordered a test for your heart? (For example, ECG/EKG, echocardiogram) 10. Do you get lightheaded or feel more short of breath than expected during exercise? 11. Have you ever had an unexplained seizure? 12. Do you get more tired or short of breath more quickly than your friends during exercise? HEART HEALTH QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY Yes No 13. Has any family member or relative died of heart problems or had an unexpected or unexplained sudden death before age 50 (including drowning, unexplained car accident, or sudden infant death syndrome)? 14. Does anyone in your family have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Marfan syndrome, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, long QT syndrome, short QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, or catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia? 15. Does anyone in your family have a heart problem, pacemaker, or implanted defibrillator? 16. Has anyone in your family had unexplained fainting, unexplained seizures, or near drowning? BONE AND JOINT QUESTIONS Yes No 17. Have you ever had an injury to a bone, muscle, ligament, or tendon that caused you to miss a practice or a game? 18. Have you ever had any broken or fractured bones or dislocated joints? 19. Have you ever had an injury that required x-rays, MRI, CT scan, injections, therapy, a brace, a cast, or crutches? 20. Have you ever had a stress fracture? 21. Have you ever been told that you have or have you had an x-ray for neck instability or atlantoaxial instability? (Down syndrome or dwarfism) 22. Do you regularly use a brace, orthotics, or other assistive device? 23. Do you have a bone, muscle, or joint injury that bothers you? 24. Do any of your joints become painful, swollen, feel warm, or look red? 25. Do you have any history of juvenile arthritis or connective tissue disease? MEDICAL QUESTIONS Yes No 26. Do you cough, wheeze, or have difficulty breathing during or after exercise? 27. Have you ever used an inhaler or taken asthma medicine? 28. Is there anyone in your family who has asthma? 29. Were you born without or are you missing a kidney, an eye, a testicle (males), your spleen, or any other organ? 30. Do you have groin pain or a painful bulge or hernia in the groin area? 31. Have you had infectious mononucleosis (mono) within the last month? 32. Do you have any rashes, pressure sores, or other skin problems? 33. Have you had a herpes or MRSA skin infection? 34. Have you ever had a head injury or concussion? 35. Have you ever had a hit or blow to the head that caused confusion, prolonged headache, or memory problems? 36. Do you have a history of seizure disorder? 37. Do you have headaches with exercise? 38. Have you ever had numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms or legs after being hit or falling? 39. Have you ever been unable to move your arms or legs after being hit or falling? 40. Have you ever become ill while exercising in the heat? 41. Do you get frequent muscle cramps when exercising? 42. Do you or someone in your family have sickle cell trait or disease? 43. Have you had any problems with your eyes or vision? 44. Have you had any eye injuries? 45. Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? 46. Do you wear protective eyewear, such as goggles or a face shield? 47. Do you worry about your weight? 48. Are you trying to or has anyone recommended that you gain or lose weight? 49. Are you on a special diet or do you avoid certain types of foods? 50. Have you ever had an eating disorder? 51. Do you have any concerns that you would like to discuss with a doctor? FEMALES ONLY 52. Have you ever had a menstrual period? 53. How old were you when you had your first menstrual period? 54. How many periods have you had in the last 12 months? Explain yes answers here I hereby state that, to the best of my knowledge, my answers to the above questions are complete and correct. Signature of athlete Signature of parent/guardian Date 2010 American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine. Permission is granted to reprint for noncommercial, educational purposes with acknowledgment. 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Preparticipation Physical Evaluation PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM Name Date of birth PHYSICIAN REMINDERS 1. Consider additional questions on more sensitive issues Do you feel stressed out or under a lot of pressure? Do you ever feel sad, hopeless, depressed, or anxious? Do you feel safe at your home or residence? Have you ever tried cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip? During the past 30 days, did you use chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip? Do you drink alcohol or use any other drugs? Have you ever taken anabolic steroids or used any other performance supplement? Have you ever taken any supplements to help you gain or lose weight or improve your performance? Do you wear a seat belt, use a helmet, and use condoms? 2. Consider reviewing questions on cardiovascular symptoms (questions 5 14). EXAMINATION Height Weight Male Female BP / ( / ) Pulse Vision R 20/ L 20/ Corrected Y N MEDICAL NORMAL ABNORMAL FINDINGS Appearance Marfan stigmata (kyphoscoliosis, high-arched palate, pectus excavatum, arachnodactyly, arm span > height, hyperlaxity, myopia, MVP, aortic insufficiency) Eyes/ears/nose/throat Pupils equal Hearing Lymph nodes Heart a Murmurs (auscultation standing, supine, +/- Valsalva) Location of point of maximal impulse (PMI) Pulses Simultaneous femoral and radial pulses Lungs Abdomen Genitourinary (males only) b Skin HSV, lesions suggestive of MRSA, tinea corporis Neurologic c MUSCULOSKELETAL Neck Back Shoulder/arm Elbow/forearm Wrist/hand/fingers Hip/thigh Knee Leg/ankle Foot/toes Functional Duck-walk, single leg hop a Consider ECG, echocardiogram, and referral to cardiology for abnormal cardiac history or exam. b Consider GU exam if in private setting. Having third party present is recommended. c Consider cognitive evaluation or baseline neuropsychiatric testing if a history of significant concussion. Cleared for all sports without restriction Cleared for all sports without restriction with recommendations for further evaluation or treatment for Not cleared Pending further evaluation For any sports For certain sports Reason Recommendations I have examined the above-named student and completed the preparticipation physical evaluation. The athlete does not present apparent clinical contraindications to practice and participate in the sport(s) as outlined above. A copy of the physical exam is on record in my office and can be made available to the school at the request of the parents. If conditions arise after the athlete has been cleared for participation, the physician may rescind the clearance until the problem is resolved and the potential consequences are completely explained to the athlete (and parents/guardians). Name of physician (print/type) Date Address Phone Signature of physician, MD or DO 2010 American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine. Permission is granted to reprint for noncommercial, educational purposes with acknowledgment. HE0503 9-2681/0410

Process for Eligibility to Participate in an ECU Athletic Team Tryout 1. Print Tryout History and Physical Form 2. Form must be completed and signed by a licensed physician. The physical must take place within 6 months before the tryout. 3. Prospective tryout participant must also have a Sickle Cell Solubility Test performed at the time of their physical exam 4. Prospective tryout participant must bring the signed Tryout History and Physical Form along with a copy of the Sickle Cell Solubility Test lab report to the tryout. FORMS WILL BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO THE TRYOUT. IF THE TRYOUT HISTORY AND PHYSICAL FORM AND/OR THE SICKLE CELL SOLUBILITY LAB RESULT ARE NOT TURNED IN AT THE TIME OF THE TRYOUT, THE PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRYOUT

Authorization to Release Grades and Discipline Files In order that the ECU Cheerleading and Mascot Program may ensure that I have met the level of academic performance required for continuation in the program with the East Carolina University Department of Athletics, I hereby authorize (print name of student) East Carolina University to release my grades, credit hours and discipline files at the end of each semester to the ECU Cheerleading and Mascot Program and/or ECU Athletic Department upon their request. This authorization shall be in force for each semester in which I am enrolled as a student and a participant with the ECU Cheerleading and Mascot Program. Signature of Participant Date Authorization of Surety of Academic and Conduct Deficiencies As a condition of participation in the ECU Cheerleading and Mascot Program, I understand that a minimum 2.0 GPA (cumulative / and (print name of student) semester) are required for participation and that any GPA under a 2.0 will result in release from the program. Signature of Participant Date

2016-2017 Tryouts Information and Udates The coaching staff with ECU Cheerleading will be using the REMIND app to communicate information, updates and tryout results. This allows us to send information to everyone easily at one time through several sources such as smart phones, text, email, and webpage. Please join our REMIND group by doing the following: ** For Smart Phones go to your app store and download the Remind App. ** Online go to www.remind.com/join/ecu20 ** Email send an email to ecu20@mail.remind.com (you may leave the subject and text blank. You will receive information by email. ** Text Enter this number 81010 and text this message @ecu20 You will begin receiving updates directly to your phone as a text.