Southern Arkansas University Tech Rocket Cheer Squad Application www.sautech.edu www.sautrockets.com
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TECH 2018-2019 Rocket Cheerleading Checklist Please make sure to submit all paperwork by Friday, March 9, 2018 All applications must be submitted online at www.sautrockets.com/cheer or mailed to: Rocket Cheer Squad Chancellor s Office PO Box 3499 Camden, Arkansas 71711 All applicants must have a physician sign the Student Tryout Medical Release and send to the address above or drop it by the SAU Tech Campus- Chancellor s Office. These form may be found and downloaded at www.sautrockets.com/cheer This checklist will assist you in knowing what paperwork must be submitted in order to tryout. Rockets Cheer Squad Application Form: Complete online at www.sautrockets.com/cheer or mail to the address provided. Student Tryout Medical Release: (printed and signed by physician) Verification of Enrollment & Unofficial Transcript: Current SAU Tech Student o Log in to SAU Tech o Select My Academics o Select View my unofficial Transcript o Select report type Unofficial Transcript o Select View Report o Print PDF High School Student: o Copy of current high school transcript 1-Letter of Recommendation and Form (In signed back flap sealed envelope) Send or deliver to SAU Tech at the address provided. $15 NON-REFUNDABLE Tryout Fee- Pay at Tryout (Cash, Check or Money Order)
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TECH 2018-2019 Rockets Cheer Squad Program Overview Commitment/ Requirements: Benefits: Cheer at all home SAU Tech basketball games Attend community events throughout the academic year Maintain a minimum of a 2.5 semester and cumulative grade point average Attend all practices (subject to vary depending on class schedules) Attend all fundraising cheer camps Must possess strong leadership skills Must be accountable, timely, responsible, and have excellent time management skills Must pay the $25 cheer uniform rental fee Must be positive and respect the program, teammates, self, coach, and advisor All students are subject to the academic and behavioral policies of the College s Athletic Department, and NJCAA policies, including but not limited to the SAU Tech Student Code of Conduct, and anti-hazing policies Being on the team is a privilege and must be taken seriously. After academics, the SAU Tech Rocket Cheer Squad is priority Being part of SAU Tech s Athletics Program Creating community connections for potential career opportunities Opportunity for scholarship award Mission: A non-competitive co-ed team that will promote crowd interaction and school spirit through cheering, motions, tumbling skills, stunts, dance, and interactive crowd participation. Act as a representative of Southern Arkansas University Tech s student body and alumni at SAU Tech functions and public appearance. Cheer Advisor Stephanie Morrison smorriso@sautech.edu 870-378-1281 A special thanks to Esterline for their generous donation to fund 2018-2019 Rocket Cheer Scholarships.
Southern Arkansas University Tech Rocket Cheer Squad Application Applicant Name: Name of Parent or Guardian: Age: Year of High School Graduation: Are you currently attending college? Yes No If yes, where? Gender: Male Female Date of Birth: / / Address: City State Zip Phone Number: ( ) - Email: Emergency Contact Name: Phone: ( ) - Have you ever been a member of a cheer squad either at high school or college? Yes No If yes, where? Tryout Date Attending - Choose One April 7-8 April 14-15 By signing this application, I am verifying that all the information provides is correct and true. (If you are under 18 years of age at the time you are completing this form, then your parent or guardian must sign the form as well.) Signature: Date: Parent or Guardian Signature: Date: In addition to this application, you must complete an application to attend SAU Tech if/when you are accepted to the Rocket Cheer Squad and you are not currently an SAU Tech student. Apply for SAU Tech admission at www.sautech.edu
2018-2019 Cheerleading/Mascot Tryout Schedule Squad Size: The 2018-2019 Rocket Cheer Squad will consist of 11 cheer members and 1 mascot Positions: Flyer: Middle or top person in all pyramids and partner stunts Base: Bottom level of all pyramids and bottom level of all partner stunts First Round: April 7, 2018- Date #1 10:00 AM Check In, Gather on the Court 11:00 AM Introductions, Partner Stunt Demonstration and Safety Overview 11:30 AM Teach Chant 12:15 PM Lunch Break 1:15 PM Tumbling 2:30 PM Learn Dance 4:00 PM Partner Stunt Evaluations 5:00 PM Dismiss for the day Second Round: April 8, 2018 12:00 PM Check In, Gather on the Court 12:30 PM Interviews Begin 2:00 PM Warm-ups/ Review 2:30 PM Begin Tryouts First Round: April 14, 2018-Date #2 10:00 AM Check In, Gather on the Court 11:00 AM Introductions, Partner Stunt Demonstration and Safety Overview 11:30 AM Teach Chant 12:15 PM Lunch Break 1:15 PM Tumbling 2:30 PM Learn Dance 4:00 PM Partner Stunt Evaluations 5:00 PM Dismiss for the day Second Round: April 15, 2018 12:00 PM Check In, Gather on the Court 12:30 PM Interviews Begin 2:00 PM Warm-ups/ Review 2:30 PM Begin Tryouts
Tryout Appearance: Southern Arkansas University Tech Rocket Cheerleaders are expected to present themselves in a professional and collegiate manner at all times. All candidates trying out must wear athletic attire appropriate for a cheerleading tryout: Females: T-shirts are required each day of tryouts (you may NOT wear only a sports bra). Hair should be in either a pony tail or half-up, half-down with a bow. Cheer shoes are recommended for stunt purposes. No jewelry. Males: T-shirts and workout shorts are required each day of tryouts. Tennis shoes should be worn. Failure to adhere to the above listed requirements will result in negatively in the scores for overall impression. Candidates must be well-groomed and maintain a collegiate appearance. Cheer Advisor Stephanie Morrison smorriso@sautech.edu 870-378-1281
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TECH Rocket Cheer Squad & Mascot Tryouts Medical Release In order to participate in tryouts for the Cheerleading Program at SAU Tech, we must be sure there are no health concerns to prohibit you from participating. For permission to tryout you must obtain a physical examination on your own from a licensed physician (MD or DO). Please mail this completed form to the address provided in this packet. Failure to do so will prohibit you from participating in Rocket Squad tryouts. You will not have to have a complete physical at this time, only a statement from your physician that you have no physical concerns that prevent you from trying out. If you are named a 2018-2019 SAU Tech Rocket Cheerleader, you will need to obtain a complete physical from a physician. In addition, participation in athletics as well as the tryout for any sport carries an inherent danger. SAU Tech does not assume any responsibility for any injury you may suffer during the 2018-2019 SAU Tech Rocket Cheer Squad tryout dates. I, have read and understand the above mentioned statement and accept all responsibility for any injuries incurred during the tryout period. PRINT NAME (Person participating in tryouts) SIGNATURE (Person participating in tryouts) DATE DATE If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must sign the form in addition to yourself. Parent or Guardian Signature Please print your name in the space provided and have your physician sign and provide the appropriate information below. I hereby authorize that Last Name, First Name Is physically fit to participate in tryouts for the SAU Tech Rocket Cheerleading Team. PHYSICIANS NAME: PHONE: SIGNATURE: MD/DO DATE:
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TECH Rocket Cheer Squad and Mascot Recommendation Form One (1) letter of recommendation is required Cheerleading Applicant s Name: Recommender Name: Student Amendment Waivers: Cheerleading Applicant must check one of the following boxes. I waive my right of access provided by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to view this recommendation form, letter or attachments that have been written by (name of reference) for my application SAU Tech Cheerleaders and Mascots Program. I do not wish to waive my right to access to view this recommendation form, letter or attachments written by (name of reference) for my application to SAU Tech Cheerleaders and Mascots Program. Recommendation letter should cover the following areas: Maturity, Composure, and Communication: Please comment on the applicant s maturity level, self-confidence, stress management, listening skills and ability to work with others including peers and supervisors. Initiative, Responsibility, and Creativity: Please comment on the applicant s motivation and resourcefulness in situations, commitment to fulfill expectations, and ability to act responsibility. Social Sensitivity: Please comment on this person s sensitivity to and understand of reactions and feelings of individuals and groups. Organization, Time Management: Please comment on the applicant s ability to organize ideas and work, be responsible for delegation of tasks to a group, take control of situations, and to maintain balance between cheerleading duties, academic responsibilities, extracurricular activities, and job responsibilities. Concerns: Please comment on any reservation you may have concerning this applicant s ability to perform cheerleading duties. Please address any weaknesses or areas which need improvement. Please include this form and recommendation letter in a sealed envelope with your signature across the back flap to the applicant or mail directly to: SAU Tech Rocket Squad Team Chancellor s Office PO Box 3499 Camden, Arkansas 71711