CHEERLEADING 2017-2018 Tryout Information Packet Tuesday, April 4 th -- Thursday, April 6 th General Tryout Information You must bring the following information to the first day of tryouts. You will not be allowed to participate without submitting all the information. Completed Tryout Application package including o Personal Information Form o Interview Questions o Agreement to Waive and Assume All Risks Recent photo of cheerleader included with application (photo will not be returned) Proof of Medical Insurance. A copy (front and back) of current medical insurance card. Letter of Recommendation (See below for method of submitting a letter of recommendation) **MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO TRYOUTS. Girls must wear appropriate workout gear to include shorts, t-shirt, athletic shoes and sports bra. Hair should be up off the shoulders Boys must wear appropriate workout clothes to include shorts, t-shirt and athletic shoes. All cadets participating in tryouts should contact Coach Keith Dillingham via email at kdilling@citadel.edu to be eligible for early mess orders prior to each practice. *Letter of Recommendation* You will need to contact your reference (previous coach, teacher, employer, etc. Cannot be family member or personal friend) and ask if they are willing to provide you with a letter of recommendation Submit via email: Give your reference a copy of the Recommendation Letter Format form at the end of this packet. Your reference can send the email directly to Coach Keith Dillingham at kdilling@citadel.edu.
WHEN April 4 th, 2017 April 6 th, 2017 from 5:30 pm 7:30 pm WHERE McAlister Field House on the campus of The Citadel WHO Are you ready to learn advanced cheerleading stunts and techniques and cheer the Bulldogs to victory? The Citadel is searching for the next batch of highly energetic and outgoing individuals to represent The Citadel athletic teams for the 2017-2018 season. All cadets, veteran day students, and graduate students (male and female) are encourage to come try out. Members of the Charleston area community are also welcome to try out. Non-Citadel students must be 18 years or older and must be female. FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information or questions, email Coach Keith Dillingham at kdilling@citadel.edu or call at (843)323-2900 Visit our website for more tryout information and to download the tryout package/forms that you must bring to tryouts. http://citadelsports.com/sports/2014/8/5/spirit%20groups.aspx?path=general
The Citadel Cheerleading 2017-2018 Tryout Application General information The Citadel Cheerleading Program Mission The Citadel Cheerleading program is a group of dedicated students of The Citadel and local Community members that support The Citadel Athletic Department and all athletic sports. Our job is to promote crowd involvement and ensure a positive fan experience. We strive to develop leadership skills, foster an environment of learning and teamwork, improve personal well-being and have fun. The Citadel Cheerleading program also practices and learns advanced tumbling and stunting routines to provide fans with entertainment and displays of athletic skill. Team Overview: The Citadel Cheerleading team is composed of 3 groups Cheerleading Squad: The Cheerleading Squad is a co-ed group of cadets and community members that directly interact with the corps of cadets and fans at athletic events. They lead cheers, encourage vocal support and perform advanced tumbling and stunting to energize the crowd and the players. Spirit Squad: the Spirit Squad is made up of cadet, including a number of cadet-athletes, who are committed to supporting their fellow classmates but whose own schedule does not allow dedicated time to fully integrate and practice as part of planned stunts, pyramids, etc. The Spirit squad participates at games by engaging to crowd both prior and during the games, acting as ambassadors of The Citadel Athletic Department, running the flags, and working with The Citadel marketing to promote Bulldog athletics. Mascot Squad: The Mascot squad is cadets that provides the crowd with the chance to interact with our mascot, Spike T Bulldog. Only the most fun, energetic and outgoing attitudes can train and learn what it takes to work with Spike. Team Expectations: Uphold and reflect the goals and image of The Citadel Support The Citadel athletic teams and promote crowd involvement at games and events Serve as an ambassador for The Citadel and Athletic Department Attend all practices, games, workouts, and a select number of community/citadel events Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic Adhere to all academic requirements and team policies Eligibility: Members of The Citadel Cheerleading team are made up of "Citadel Family" and "Community" members. "Citadel Family" would be active cadets, veteran day students, and members of the graduate college. "Community" members are females from the Charleston area. Community members do not have to be cadets or former students, but do have to be female and will participate in tryouts like cadet members.
Season Overview: April: Tryouts April-August: Team members will be expected to maintain the skills demonstrated at tryouts over the summer and be able to successfully and safely perform those skills at the beginning of the season. Camp plans will be discussed by the team and scheduled so as best to work within existing schedules. All team members are expected to attend camp. August: Preseason practices begin approximately 1-2 weeks before football games begin. Practice is typically held 2-3 times per week and is mandatory for all team members. Failure to attend practice may result in the loss of privilege to perform at an event. September-November: Regular season practices begin. Team members will be expected to attend football games, basketball games and various community and athletic events that occur during these months. November: Additional tryouts will be held for the basketball season (if necessary) December-March: Regular scheduled practices will continue to support The Citadel Basketball schedule. Teams will participate in all home basketball games and the SoCon Tournament. Team Membership Benefits: The opportunity to represent The Citadel at games, events and in the community Adidas Attire (practice t-shirts, shorts, sneakers, etc.) Travel opportunities for away football games, post-season basketball games The opportunity to learn advanced co-ed and team stunting/pyramid formations and be able to perform during athletic events. Yearly Athletic Awards and recognitions (awarded to team members who complete a full year commitment to the team and are in good academic standing) Frequently Asked Questions: Q. What are the required skills needed to participate in The Citadel Cheerleading tryout? A. The primary mission of The Citadel Cheerleading Program is to support Citadel athletic teams, promote crowd involvement at athletic events and appearances and ensure a positive fan experience. Showmanship, motion technique, and crowd leading ability are some of the most important factors in the tryout/selection process. The coaching staff and judges will be looking for well-rounded athletes with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and strong skill technique. Participants will be taught all the material needed to include cheers, chants, and dances that will be evaluated during tryouts. Participants will have the opportunity to show off any tumbling skills they currently have perfected. Q. If I cannot attend tryouts in person, can I submit a video tryout? A. Yes, video tryouts will be accepted for those participants who may be out of town and unable to attend in person. Please contact Coach Keith Dillingham at kdilling@citadel.edu to request a video submission and to get information on what must be included. Only video submission with PRIOR APPROVAL from the Head Coach will be accepted.
The Citadel Cheerleading 2017-2018 Tryout Application Personal Information Form Please Print Full Legal Name: Date of Birth: Email Address: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact: Emergency Contact Phone: CWID (if applicable): Home Address: Relationship: Primary Insurance Company: Policy #: Current Occupation/School Attended: Current Students: College Major: Fall 2017 Class Standing: FR SO JR SR Other: Fall 2016 Semester GPA: High School Students: High School GPA: Cumulative GPA: Cheerleading Experience: Tumbling Experience: Stunting Skills/Experience: Please Circle your Size Warm Up Jacket XS M L XL XXL Warm Up Pants XS M L XL XXL T-Shirt XS M L XL XXL Sweatshirt XS M L XL XXL Running Shorts XS M L XL XXL Sports Bra XS M L XL XXL Briefs/Spandex XS M L XL XXL Running Sneaker Size: Cheer Shoe Size: Skirt/Pant Size: Shell Size:
The Citadel Cheerleading 2017-2018 Tryout Application Interview Questions 1. Why do you want to be a Citadel Cheerleader? 2. The Citadel Cheerleading program requires a significant time commitment. How do you plan to balance academics, practices, workouts, games, and your personal/social life? 3. What makes you an ideal candidate to represent The Citadel Cheerleading program? 4. What 3 things will you do during the season to help the squad succeed in its mission? 5. How do you describe your work ethic? <Please use additional paper or the back if needed>
The Citadel Cheerleading 2017-2018 Tryout Application Agreement To Waive And Assume All Risks In exchange for permissions having been given me to participate without compensation as a cheerleader/spirit squad member on The Citadel s Cheerleading and Spirit Squads (the Program ) sponsored by The Citadel s Athletic Department for the benefit of The Citadel, its Corps of Cadets and athletic programs during SY 2017-2018, I (the Participant ) AGREE TO BE BOUND BY the provisions of this instrument (the Agreement ). It is my intent as fully and completely as the law allows to waive any potential claims with respect to the Program and which might or could arise hereafter in my favor against and to release therefrom The Citadel, their respective agents, employees, servants and contractors (collectively the Released Parties ). Therefore, I do WAIVE, RENOUNCE AND RELEASE the Released Parties from any and all claims or liabilities, including without limitation any duty to warn, which I may or could have or assert against any of them, resulting form or with regard to my participation in the Program during The Citadel s SY 2017-2018, to the fullest extent possible under the law. To express that intent I agree as follows: 1. I acknowledge that cheerleading is an inherently dangerous activity involving the potential for serious bodily injury; and this Agreement expressly applies to any bodily injury or property damage which I may suffer on account of or resulting from my participation in the Program. I SPECIFICALLY ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, WHETHER OR NOT CONDUCTED ON THE CITADEL CAMPUS OR OTHER FACILITIES AND WHETHER OR NOT THE SUBJECT OF ANY WARNING. 2. I hereby waive and renounce any claims I may or could assert hereafter against the Released Parties, and any or all of them, including without limitation any claims based on negligence, failure to warn, for any injury to me or others, and for damages resulting from injury, loss, sickness, accident, delay or expenses of any kind whatsoever and resulting from or relating to my participation in the Program. 3. I understand and acknowledge that the Released Parties do not guarantee the safety of the Program or the venue(s) where the Program s activities may take place, including without limitation the roadways I or other Participants in the Program may traverse on their way to or from any Program activity. I therefore release the Released Parties from any and all claims arising out of accidents or events caused by the gross negligence or more culpable misconduct of the Released Parties, or any of them. 4. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid or unenforceable by a final judgment of any court or competent jurisdiction, I agree that the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent allowed by law. Having carefully considered the foregoing, and in exchange for the permission having been given to me to participate without compensation in the Program, I have signed this Agreement and acknowledge the receipt of a copy hereof, all on the date indicated below. This Agreement shall be binding upon my, my heirs and the personal representative of my Estate. Print Participant Name: Participant Signature: Date: If Participant is under age 18: Print Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:
The Citadel Cheerleading 2017-2018 Tryout Application Recommendation Letter Format Applicant: Please give this to the person writing your reference letter. Thank you very much for assisting The Citadel Cheerleading Program in selecting our new squad for the 2017-2018 season. You have received this letter as a request to provide a letter of recommendation for someone who is interested in trying out for our team. Our mission is to promote crowd involvement and ensure a positive fan experience. We strive to develop leadership skills, foster an environment of teamwork, improve personal well-being and have fun. We want to find like-minded athletes to be a part of our program and value your input in finding the right people. All letters should be confidential and sent directly to The Citadel Cheerleading coach and not shared with the applicant. Where applicable, please try to include the following information in your letter Work Ethic Punctuality Overall Attitude Leadership Qualities Tolerance of Others Teamwork Ethic Desire to Improve Character Qualities Time Management Skills Please include the applicants name in the letter and email to ensure it gets routed correctly. You can send your letter via email to The Citadel cheerleading head coach Keith Dillingham at kdilling@citadel.edu. Thank you again for taking your time to write this letter. The information in the letter will be part of the applicant s total tryout package. If you have any questions or concerns you can contact me at kdilling@citadel.edu or via phone at 843-323-2900.