NEVADA SPIRIT TEAM TRYOUT PACKET General Infrmatin April 29 th - May 1 st There are NO VIDEO tryuts available fr the 2016-2017 Seasn All applicatins must be received by Tuesday, April 26 th (Please nte: the University mail system can take an additinal 2-3 days t deliver.) The Nevada Spirit Prgram is made up f all arund talented individuals. Teams have emphasis in different skills, but verall Nevada Cheer is fcused n kind, talented, utging yung men and wmen that are lking t supprt their University, perfrm at games and events, wrk with yunger cheerleaders as rle mdels, and mst imprtantly, achieve in the classrm and get a cllege degree. Abut the Nevada Cheer Prgram 2016-2017 The Nevada Spirit Prgram cheers fr: ftball, vlleyball, men s and wmen s basketball. Members f the team cach yung children ages 3yrs ld thru middle schl all year lng thru the Perfrm with the Pack Prgram. Travel varies frm year t year. There are NO schlarships available, but Spirit Members d get athletic privileges. Reprt back fr the Fall is early August, Thanksgiving and Christmas Breaks are shrtened d t game schedules. Practice fr the 2016-2017 seasn will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5pm-7:30pm Requirements are: ALL AROUND cheer experience - Game & schl cheer experience encuraged This includes dancing, perfrming, jumping, cheering, mtins, memry, executin and tumbling. Tumbling skill will help t add t the well rundedness f a the cheerleader trying ut but it is NOT required t be n any team. Nevada Cheer nly COED Stunts. Interested stunt female candidates fr ced stunt are recmmended t have stunt flying experience. Interested stunt male candidates are recmmended t have an athletic backgrund, with sme ced stunt experience.
Tryut Infrmatin April 29 th - May 1 st There are NO VIDEO tryuts available fr the 2016-2017 Seasn WHERE: Tryuts will be held in the Virginia Street Gym n the University f Nevada Campus. A Campus map can be fund at www.unr.edu/parking/visitr-and-event-parking Please park in the Brian Whalen Parking Garage. Friday, April 29 th 4:30pm check in / 5:00-8:30pm Tryuts OPEN GYM tryuts are pen t the public. Fight sng will be perfrmed. Interviews will be held. NO CUTS WILL BE MADE Female Cheer Participants trying ut Mid-Riff/Tight-fitting athletic tp, shrts (preferably sprts bra and spandex) If yu d nt wear spandex, yu MUST wear blmers/spankies under yur shrts. Friday - NO clrs mandatry (NO RED). Cheer Shes Only! N Jewelry/ N Piercings / N Gum / Tatts must be cvered We are lking fr a neat, well-kept cllegiate appearance, lk yur best! Bws are encuraged. Bring Snacks and Water! Male Stunt Participants trying ut T-shirt/shrts Friday - NO clrs mandatry (NO RED). Athletic Shes Only! N Jewelry/ N Piercings / N Gum / Tatts must be cvered We are lking fr a neat, well-kept cllegiate appearance, lk yur best! Bring Snacks and Water!
Saturday, April 30 th 10am - 4:00pm Tryuts are clsed t the public. Tryut criteria will include, but is nt limited t: Pm rutine(s), Fight Sng, Tumbling, Jumps, Spirit, Ced Stunts, etc. Perfrmance skills and facial expressins Cmprehensin f material Ability t cnfrm t style and grup f cheerleaders Executin and memry Level f technique Overall Ability well runded perfrmer/cheerleader Spirit / Ability t lead a crwd CUTS WILL BE MADE THROUGHOUT THE DAY 5:00pm - 7:00pm COST TO ATTEND - Open t the public fr a charge f $5 per persn, children are free. Shw ffs Grups Individuals CUTS WILL BE POSTED PRIOR TO 8pm Female Cheer Participants trying ut Mid-Riff/Tight-fitting athletic tp, shrts (preferably sprts bra and spandex) If yu d nt wear spandex, yu MUST wear blmers/spankies under yur shrts. Saturday Black Tp and Black Bttms ONLY Cheer Shes Only! N Jewelry/ N Piercings / N Gum / Tatts must be cvered We are lking fr a neat, well-kept cllegiate appearance, lk yur best! Bws are encuraged. Bring Snacks and Water! Male Stunt Participants trying ut T-shirt/shrts Saturday Black Tp and Black Bttms ONLY Athletic Shes Only! N Jewelry/ N Piercings / N Gum / Tatts must be cvered We are lking fr a neat, well-kept cllegiate appearance, lk yur best! Bring Snacks and Water!
Sunday, May 1 st 10:00am -12:00pm Tryuts will be frm 10:00am-12:00pm Clsed t the public. Final cuts will be psted by 1:00p.m. Female Cheer Participants trying ut Mid-Riff/Tight-fitting athletic tp, shrts (preferably sprts bra and spandex) If yu d nt wear spandex, yu MUST wear blmers/spankies under yur shrts. Saturday White Sprts Bra / Navy Bttms Cheer Shes Only! N Jewelry/ N Piercings / N Gum / Tatts must be cvered We are lking fr a neat, well-kept cllegiate appearance, lk yur best! Bws are encuraged. Bring Snacks and Water! Male Stunt Participants trying ut T-shirt/shrts Saturday White Shirt / Navy Bttms Athletic Shes Only! N Jewelry/ N Piercings / N Gum / Tatts must be cvered We are lking fr a neat, well-kept cllegiate appearance, lk yur best! Bring Snacks and Water! IF YOU ARE CHOSEN FOR THE 2016-2017 Spirit Prgram 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m. If yu make the team there is a mandatry meeting The entire meeting is mandatry and clsed t the public. Any flights r ther engagements will need t be made after 6:00p.m. Plan accrdingly!
Mail, scan & email, r Deliver cmpleted applicatin t: University Of Nevada, Ren Cheer Cach Kim Anastassats Legacy Hall/ Mail Stp #232 Ren, Nevada 89557 OR Email: KimA@unr.edu What t include in yur packet If any part f yur applicatin is nt cmplete, yu will nt be able t participate in the tryut weekend, until missing items have been turned in. Please be sure that all applicatins are cmplete with the fllwing infrmatin: - All Applicatins must be received by Tuesday, April 26 th (Please nte: the University mail system can take an additinal 2-3 days t deliver.) - Cmpleted Applicatin Packet - please be sure all handwriting is legible - Nn-returnable pht - Cpy f Insurance Card frnt and back - $50 Applicatin fee check r card (checks payable t Bard f Regents ) - High Schl Students - Cpy f Admissin Letter frm the University f Nevada - Cllege Students Unfficial Mst Current Cpy f Cllege Transcripts - Imprtant When yur cmpleted tryut packet is received, yu will receive a cnfirmatin email cntaining a YuTube link t the fight sng. Yu MUST learn the fight sng, including the wrds, befre tryuts. The fight sng will als be taught at prep clinics.
Nevada Spirit Prgram Tryut Applicatin (All tryut packets are due Tuesday, April 26 th, writing must be legible, r yur applicatin will nt be accepted) Full Name Birth Date / / Age Nevada ID Number I have been accepted int the University f Nevada (initial here) (acceptance letter included) Email Cell/Text # Current Address (at time f tryuts) Address City State Zip Cumulative GPA (based n 4.0 scale) Year n track t graduate frm cllege Hw yu plan n paying fr schl fr the 2014-15 schl year Emergency Cntact: In case f emergency please cntact: Name Phne Number Alternate phne number Is this persn ging t be with yu in Ren during tryuts? YES NO (please circle ne) Best Friend/ Byfriend / Girlfriend Name: Phne Number I verify that the infrmatin I have prvided is true and crrect. Signature (parent if under 18) Date $50.00 try ut fee. Payable by check made ut t Bard f Regents r Credit Card Methd f Payment Cardhlders Name Card # Card Address Zip Expiratin Date CSC Amunt Signature
Nevada Spirit Prgram Skills Sheet Cheer Skills Please check all that apply. These are skills yu have successfully dne prir t tryuts. Number f years yu have been cheering High Schl Cllege All Star Gymnastics/Tumbling Skill(s) Please check all that apply. These are skills yu will thrw unassisted (n sptter) fr the entire duratin f the 2016-2017 seasn. Number f years yu have been Tumbling Standing Back Hand Spring Back Tuck Te Tuch Back Hand Spring Standing Series Back Handspring Other (please list belw) Running Rund ff back hand spring Rund ff back tuck Rund ff back hand spring back tuck Series int tuck Series int layut Series int full Other (please list belw) C-ed Stunting Skill(s) Please check all that apply. These are skills yu have successfully dne prir t tryuts. The University f Nevada des NOT all girl stunt. These skills are COED. Number f years yu have been stunting Tss hands Tss hands extensin Tss hands liberty Tss hands cuppie Tss hands stretch Cradle Full Dwn Tss hands arabesque Basket Tss (list) Pyramids (list) Other (please list belw) Dance Skills Please fill ut bttm prtin. These are skills yu have successfully dne prir t tryuts. Number f years yu have been dancing Style f Dance yu can d exceptinally Turns (Please list) Leaps (Please List) Tricks (Please List) Other (Please List) Caching Skills Number f years yu have been caching cheer/dance Ages yu have cached Teams yu have cached High Schl All Star Yuth Cmpany / Gym / Schl yu cached fr (please list all) Why d yu want t be a Nevada Cheerleader?
Nevada Spirit Prgram CONDITIONS/AGREEMENT Returners and Incming Applicants MUST initial ALL cnditins and sign this frm t be cnsidered fr the 2016-2017 Spirit Team. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SPIRIT PROGRAM DOES NOT ALL GIRL STUNT. I UNDERSTAND THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SPIRIT PROGRAM DOES NOT COMPETE. I UNDERSTAND THAT MY BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS CAN BE A FACTOR ON WHETHER OR NOT I MAKE THE TEAM. IF I MAKE THE TEAM MY SOCIAL MEDIA NEEDS TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMAGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE MATERIAL I LEARN AT THIS TRYOUT CLINIC IS THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SPIRIT PROGRAMS CHOREOGRAPHY AND I WILL NOT TEACH THIS MATERIAL TO ANYONE. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS AT THE COACHES DISCRETION WHO MAKES THE TEAM AND FINAL CUTS ARE FINAL. I UNDERSTAND THAT BEING A RETURNER DOES NOT GUARENTEE ME A SPOT ON THE 2016-2017 SPIRIT TEAM. I UNDERSTAND THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SPIRIT PROGRAM IS LOOKING FOR THE ALL WELL-ROUNDED CHEERLEADER WHO WILL FIT INTO THE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM AND TEAM THEY ARE CHOSEN TO BE ON. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS VERY COMPETITIVE TO TRY OUT FOR A DIVISION I CHEERLEADING TEAM AND THAT PEOPLE COME FROM ALL OVER THE WESTERN US TO TRY OUT. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE CUTS STARTING ON SATURDAY AND THAT I MAY TRAVEL TO THE TRY OUT AND BE CUT ON THE 2 ND DAY. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE ONLY SO MANY AVAILABLE SPOTS ON THE NEVADA SPIRIT PROGRAM, I HAVE EXPLAINED THIS TO MY PARENTS AND I UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY NOT MAKE THE TEAM. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE COACHES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO PLACE INDIVIDUALS ON THE TEAM THAT THEY FIT BEST, NOT NECESSARILY WHAT THEY TRY OUT FOR. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OUTCOME OF THE TRYOUT I MUST PROVIDE THEM IN WRITING TO KIMA@UNR.EDU. By signing belw, I understand all cnditins abve and want t cntinue t try ut fr the University f Nevada Spirit Prgram Signature f Applicant Date Signature f Parent Date
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA Waiver fr Participatin I,, am a student enrlled at, a member institutin f the Nevada System f Higher Educatin ( NSHE ). I understand and hereby acknwledge that my participatin in the Nevada Spirit Team Try-uts is whlly vluntary. In cnsideratin f being allwed t participate in the Nevada Spirit Team Try-uts at the University f Nevada, Ren I hereby agree as fllws: 1. I understand the nature f the Nevada Spirit Team Try-uts I may participate in (i.e.: cheering, dancing, stunting, tumbling, jumping, cnditining) may require mental judgment and a high degree f physical fitness, agility, and dexterity, and that this may include strenuus exercise that requires physical fitness, strength, and stamina. 2. I understand that the Nevada Spirit Team Try-uts described herein invlve the risk f injury r death and the risk f damage t r lss f prperty. I understand that these activities invlve serius dangers and inherent risks, including risks assciated with travel t and frm such activities in Nevada and Califrnia, as well as travel t and in muntainus regins and ther remte places. I understand, accept, and vluntarily assume these risks. 3. I understand that neither the NSHE nr the University f Nevada, Ren, will prvide medical r health insurance cverage t me during any aspect f my participatin in the Nevada Spirit Team Try-uts at the University f Nevada, Ren. I hereby represent and warrant that I am and will be cvered thrughut the activity by a plicy f cmprehensive health and accident insurance that prvides cverage fr injuries I may sustain in the curse f my participatin in the activity. I understand I may be required t shw prf f insurance cverage prir t my participatin in the activity. 4. I, individually, and n behalf f my heirs, successrs, assigns and persnal representatives, hereby agree t indemnify, defend, and hld harmless the NSHE and the University f Nevada, Ren, and their emplyees, agents, and representatives, frm any and all liability whatsever fr any and all damages, lsses, r injuries (including death) I sustain t my persn r prperty r bth, including but nt limited t any claims, demands, actins, causes f actin, judgments, expenses and csts, including attrney s fees, which arise ut f, result frm, ccur during, r are cnnected in any manner with my participatin in the activity. 5. T the extent authrized by law, I, individually, and n behalf f my heirs, successrs, assigns and persnal representatives, hereby release and frever discharge the NSHE and the University f Nevada, Ren, and their emplyees, agents, and representatives, frm any and all liability, lss, damage r expense, including attrney s fees, that they r any f them incur r sustain as a result f any claims, demands, actins, causes f actin, damages, judgments, csts r expenses, including attrney s fees, which arise ut f, ccur during, r are in any way cnnected with my participatin in the activity. 6. T the extent that I, individually, r my heirs, successrs, assigns, r persnal representatives bring a claim f any kind whatsever against the NSHE and/r the University f Nevada, Ren, and/r their emplyees, agents, and representatives, I agree that this Waiver, Release and Indemnificatin Agreement is t be cnstrued under the laws f the State f Nevada, including the prvisins f Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 41; and that if any prtin heref is held invalid, the balance heref shall, ntwithstanding, cntinue in full legal frce and effect. In signing this dcument, I hereby acknwledge that I have read this entire dcument, that I understand its terms, that by signing it I am giving up substantial legal rights I might therwise have, and that I have signed it knwingly and vluntarily. Participant s Name: Signature: Date If participant is a minr: Guardian s Signature: Date
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA Certificate f Eligibility Nevada Spirit Prgram In rder t be eligible fr participatin in the Nevada Spirit Prgram, Cheer, Stunt, Pm, Tumble r Masct, the student must be accepted t the University f Nevada. If he/she is already a student at Nevada, then he/she must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA t try ut fr the team. The student must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA per semester and maintain fulltime enrllment (12 credit hurs) at Nevada if selected as part f the Nevada Spirit Prgram (Cheer, Stunt, Pm, Tumble r Masct). All f the abve requirements must be met prir t the semester the student will try ut. If fr any reasn the student falls belw full time r des nt maintain a cumulative GPA f 2.0, they may be suspended r remved frm the spirit prgram. If the student des nt fulfill any f the respnsibilities f the Spirit Prgram, the student may be suspended r remved frm the prgram. By signing this paper, I am authrizing the administratin and staff f the University f Nevada t cnfirm my academic eligibility. If the student is successfully chsen as a member f the Nevada Spirit Prgram, this frm will be held n file all year, fr academic eligibility checks. I acknwledge my understanding f this dcument. Name (print) Signature (Parent if under 18) Date
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RELEASE OF ACADEMIC, EMPLOYMENT and FINANCIAL INFORMATION By signing this frm, I give my cnsent t disclse the dcuments belw t authrized representatives f the University f Nevada, the Muntain West Cnference, the NCAA, my parents r legal guardians, my caches, and varius utside rganizatins and assciatins fr the purpse f my qualificatin fr academic recgnitin r hnrary awards and t determine my academic and athletic eligibility. I authrize University f Nevada faculty members t release my transcript and grade infrmatin t University f Nevada Athletic Academic Advisrs. I understand the Family Educatinal Rights and Privacy Act f 1974 prtect these recrds and they may nt be disclsed withut my cnsent. These recrds include: 1. Any transcript frm my high schl, the University f Nevada r any junir cllege r any fur-year institutin have attended; 2. Pre-Cllege test scres and any infrmatin relating t eligibility fr nn-standard testing; 3. Graduatin status; 4. Race and Gender identificatin; 5. Recrds cncerning my financial aid 6. Emplyment earnings and payrll dcuments 7. Any ther dcuments r infrmatin, including financial infrmatin pertaining t my NCAA eligibility. This includes car lan infrmatin, insurance infrmatin, bank statements, hme lans, and rental leases. I understand these recrds will be disclsed nly t determine my eligibility fr intercllegiate athletics, determine my eligibility fr athletically related financial aid, determine my eligibility fr academic recgnitin r hnrary awards, evaluate my schl s academic success, and assist the NCAA in cmpiling a summary f institutinal infrmatin that will be publicly released. Signature Printed Name University f Nevada ID Date