OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY CHEERLEADING TRYOUT INFORMATION TRYOUT INFORMATION for 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR You must turn in the following items at the beginning of tryouts to be able to participate: Signed and completed Medical Release form Signed and completed Athletic Participation Form A 5x7 or larger head shot attached (not stapled) Proof of a physical within the last 12 months. Physical must include date and physician signature. Reminder: Failure to have these forms will result in you not participating in tryouts! A link to these forms can be found on the website. 2014-2015 Tryout Dates April 11, 12, 13 Procedures for tryouts listed below: Day 1 - First Cuts tumbling skills / motions learn all material for tryout Day 2 - Open Practice and Interview Day 3 - Final Cuts Cheerleading Tryouts for the scarlet and gray teams: NOTE! ALL participants must arrive early for an examination by the OSU training staff. If you are 17 years or younger you MUST have a legal guardian present to fill out and sign paper work! Please have a pen with you for this procedure. All required skills, tryout rules and regulations are stated in this packet. Feel free to contact me via e-mail if you have any further questions. I will not take or make any phone calls pertaining to tryouts. We wish you the best of luck during tryouts! Sincerely, Steve Chorba Interim Head Coach Spirit Program Ohio State Athletics Fawcett Center 5th floor 2400 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, OH 43210 Chorba.11@osu.edu OhioStateBuckeyes.com THE PEOPLE. THE TRADITION. THE EXCELLENCE
Ohio State University Tryout Procedures Tryout Weekend Schedule of Events: This schedule is for information purposes only and is subject to change. Please bookmark and check this web site regularly for any updates. All times are approximate. Any out of town candidates are responsible for their own overnight housing and expenses during the tryout. For hotel reservations please go to http://www.experiencecolumbus.com/ FRIDAY 4:30 French Field House Sign in / participation clearance by OSU administration. You can find the liability waiver link in this packet. 60 minute warm-up First cuts demonstrate your best standing tumbling and long tumbling on a foam floor. Demonstrate Motions. First cuts will be made by coaching staff & alumni cheerleaders Learn the Fight Song / Mini Routine / Chant you will be required to place your best standing tumbling and stunting into the learned routine Sign up for interviews. SATURDAY Open Practice in French 9:00 AM-12:00 Interview Time 5:00 PM-9:00 PM Interviews with alumni cheerleaders, OSU administration Times according to your sign up SUNDAY 9:00 AM French Field House and St. John Arena The tryout will start in FFH. Final round will be in St. John Arena Sign in and get numbers 40 minute warm-up Perform routine, and Chant that will be judged by outside judges comprised of alumni cheerleaders Lunch Break (Lunch will not be provided) Perform Fight Song in St. John Arena Announcement of team NOTE: The team will be announced following the tryout.
Tryout Requirements: APPEARANCE Please be aware this is an important part of the selection process. You should be game ready at all times throughout the weekend. Ladies: We ask that you have game make-up on at all times and have your hair styled as if you were at a game. You may wear bows if you like. Hint: sloppy bangs are looked down upon. Gentlemen : You must be clean shaven and have trimmed hair No earrings! WHAT TO WEAR: - If you are a female candidate you will be asked to wear a leotard and black shorts Sunday during the final selection. - If you are a male candidate you will be asked to wear a white or gray shirt and black shorts during the final selection - All athletic t-shirts must be tucked in for both males and females ABOUT APPEARANCE: It is very important that you remember you are trying out for a very high profile position representing The Ohio State University We are looking for All-American, collegiate looking males and females. Gentleman - it s important you are clean shaven. Facial hair is not permitted at any time and will not be allowed throughout the season. DO NOT wear anything during the selection that features another school or university. No piercings or jewelry Tattoos should be covered STANDING TUMBLING that may be displayed: Ladies: Standing tuck, Standing handspring tuck, cartwheel tuck, toe touch tuck Gentlemen: It is recommended that each candidate perform a standing tuck. We would like all males to execute at least one other tumbling skill than the required standing tuck. *Tumbling may be spotted, however scores will be adjusted accordingly.
GENERAL TRYOUT INFORMATION: All material should be executed in a collegiate manner, conducive to college athletics Excessive facials, arm waving and wide motions are not encouraged Gentlemen will be required to use megaphones Ladies will be required to use poms STUNTING desired skills: Female: Toss Liberty Stretch full down Optional stunt optional stunt does not have to include a transition, although it is encouraged Male: Toss Liberty Stretch full down Optional stunt optional stunt does not have to include a transition, although it is encouraged 2014-2015 Ohio State University Cheerleading Team Commitment Your responsibility as a cheerleader for The Ohio State University is to perform for all assigned games, rallies, community functions, and (if selected) UCA Collegiate Nationals. It is each member s job to motivate the crowd and get them involved in Buckeye Spirit. Cheerleaders must exhibit collegiate behavior inside and outside of team functions and all practices and events are mandatory. Please review the below information for a general guide to the required commitment. ACADEMIC CLASSES: Members of The Ohio State University Cheerleading Team receive priority scheduling and therefore are required to schedule around lifting and practices. SUMMER: July 23: Report to OSU July 24-July 30: Practices with emphasis on camp prep, football, skills July 31 August 3: UCA College Camp (MANDATORY) August 13-August 26: Practices with emphasis on football, band dances/cheers, game skills FALL: Practices 2x per week AM Tuesday, Thursday Lifting 2x per week AM Monday / Wednesday Home Football Games
Select Women s Volleyball Games Home Men s Basketball Games and Women s Basketball Games Nationals Practices: Winter Break Note: All cheerleaders are required to cheer scheduled games over winter break. Those selected for the Nationals team will be required to practice over break. Campus and community events SPRING: January 16-18: UCA Collegiate National Championship Practices 2x per week Lifting 2x per week Home Men s Basketball Games and Women s Basketball Games Campus and community events Question and Answers: Question: Can I bring my own partner for my personal tryout? Answer: No, it will not do the OSU cheerleading program any good to have people stunting with you who will not be a part of the program. The only exception to this is if the number of females exceeds the number of males during the tryout process. In that situation we will bring in alumni cheerleaders to help with the stunting process. Question: Will all stunts be spotted at the selection weekend even if I can do the stunt? Answer: YES! All stunts will be spotted for safety purposes. Question: Do former members always make the team each year, or do they have to tryout each year? Answer: Veteran members must tryout each year. Question: How do I get a partner to tryout with? Answer: There are a few ways to get a partner: 1. Get in touch with someone ahead of time that you may know in the program. 2. Attend the stunting clinics in the spring to meet current members. See website for dates and locations. 3. If needed, one of the coaches will help pair you with someone during the tryout process.
AFTER THE TRYOUT: IF YOU MAKE THE TEAM: After the tryout process, you will be required to stay for a short meeting to learn more about your obligations and schedules. IF YOU DO NOT MAKE THE TEAM: The decision will be final. If you would like advice on areas of improvement following the tryout, you may contact Steve Chorba via e-mail. GENERAL TEAM INFORMATION: The scarlet team will consist of up to 12 male and 12 female participants. The team number may be less due to the talent level during the tryout process. The scarlet team will cheer all home football games and a selected group for away football games (restrictions apply). The scarlet team will cheer both home men s and women s basketball games. If skills are not maintained, members may be moved from the scarlet team to a position on the gray team. The gray team will consist of up to 8 male and 8 female participants. The team number may be less due to the talent level and scores during the tryout process. The gray team will cheer select home football games. The gray team will cheer both home men s basketball and women s games. If skills are not maintained, members may be moved from the gray team to an alternate position on the gray team. Alternates do not cheer games. If skills levels increase on the gray team, there may be opportunity for a gray team member to cheer with the scarlet team. ALTERNATES: Alternates may not travel to any games. They will practice and attend promotional events.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Pre-Participation Physical Examination Student-Athlete Name: Sport (s): Height: Weight: Pulse: BP: / If elevated: / / SYSTEM NORMAL ABNORMAL FINDINGS Head Eyes Ears Nose Mouth Throat Neck Heart Lungs Abdomen GU Extremities Pulses Neuro Neck Shoulder Elbow Wrist Hand Back Hip Knee Ankle Foot Other: COMMENTS, RECOMMENDATIONS and PARTICIPATION STATUS NOT Cleared for Athletic Participation: Examining Physician Print Name: Examining Physician Signature: Date: CLEARED for Athletic Participation: CLEARED with Recommendations: Examining Physician Print Name: Examining Physician Signature: Date: The Ohio State University Athletic Department Revision Date: March 2011 Page 1 of 1
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Release of Claims TRY-OUT RELEASE OF CLAIMS I am currently a student at The Ohio State University. The Ohio State University's Department of Athletics has agreed to allow me to use the University's athletic facilities during my tryout with the team. I recognize that by practicing skills with the selected team, I risk sustaining personal injury. I recognize that The Ohio State University is not and cannot be aware of my existing or potential physical problems at this time. I further recognize that the University has advised me to have a physical examination before team workouts. I hereby represent that I am in physical condition, which allows me to participate in the tryouts for the above named team without any unreasonable risk of harm to others or myself. In consideration for being granted the right to use the University's athletic facilities, I, for myself, my executors, administrators, and assigns, do hereby release and forever discharge The Ohio State University and its Board of Trustees, its administrators, faculty members, employees, agents and students from all liability for losses, damages, injuries or costs, including but not limited to those described above, that may arise out of or that may in any way be related to such participation, whether caused by the negligence of The Ohio State University or otherwise. I understand that this Release means that, among other things, I am giving up my right to sue The Ohio State University for any such losses, damages, injury or costs that I may incur. I hereby attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this activity, that I assume any expenses I may incur in the event of an accident, illness or other incapacity, regardless of whether I have authorized such expenses. I further agree to acquire or maintain in force a policy or policies of health and accident insurance during the period of my participation in the team practices and workouts. Such insurance shall be through an insurance company authorized and licensed to do business in the State of Ohio. As a participant of this activity, I also hereby agree that I must comply with University rules and regulations. I represent and certify that my true age is 18 years or older or, if I am under 18 years old on this date, that my parent or legal guardian has signed the Agreement to Release and Indemnify the University form. I have read this entire Release. I fully understand it, and agree to be legally bound by it. Participants Signature Date Participant Print Name Dates of Try-Out (not to exceed three (3) days) Sport In case of emergency please contact: Emergency Contact (in USA) Relationship Phone Number The Ohio State University Athletic Department Revision Date: November 2011 Page 1 of 1