2017 2018 DILLARD UNIVERSITY CHEERLEADING TRYOUT APPLICATION
2017-2018 DU CHEERLEADING TRYOUT APPLICATION NAME (Last) (First) (Middle) GENDER (CHECK ONE) MALE FEMALE BIRTH DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) ADDRESS (Street Address) (City, State, Zip) DORM: Building Room# HOME PHONE # CELL PHONE # STUDENT ID # (Should be 6 digits long, if you do not know your student id number please call the admissions office to obtain it 504-816-4670) EMAIL ADDRESS HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE ATTENDED
SIZING INFORMATION Please fill in or circle your sizes. Please note that you may or may not receive the sizes below. Height feet inches Weight lbs. Sports Bra Cheer Shoe Bloomers Warm Up jacket pants T-Shirt Sweatshirt Sweatpants Name: (please print)
STUNTING YES! I have stunting experience (initial) NO! I do not have stunting experience; but I am willing to learn (initial) Please rank the below positions in which you are MOST confident: (1 being most confident and 4 being least confident, you may mark more than one) Main Base Secondary Base Flyer Back Spot (toe & heel) (under middle & foot) If you are a flyer please list you more difficult skill TUMBLING YES! I have tumbling experience (initial) NO! I do not have tumbling experience; but I am willing to learn (initial) List your most difficult skill Running tumbling Standing tumbling Name: (please print)
I,, submit this application for the 2017-2018 DU Spirit Program tryouts. My academic classification will be (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) during the fall semester of 2017 and my cumulative GPA is currently a. In submitting this application, I consent that the information provided is true and accurate. I accept and understand that the decision of the judges will be final. I also understand that the final authority will rest with the Head Cheer Coach and the judges for tryouts, and I will accept and abide by these decisions. Applicant s Signature Date I CERTIFY THAT I MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 1. I am a full time student at Dillard University, or I have provided with this application a copy of my formal acceptance letter to Dillard University. 2. As a current freshman member of the team, incoming freshman, transfer student or current student who is not a member of the team I have included a 4x6 head to toe color picture, a 4x6 color headshot and a resume of accomplishments (cheer/dance/mascot). 3. I have no health or physical defect that would hinder my ability to perform as a DU Cheerleader or Pom Squad member. 4. I have included the Statement of Informed Risk Form with this application. (Can be found on the DU athletic website under Inside Athletics > Intranet > Statement of Informed Rick form) Applicant s Signature Date Applicant s Name (please print) Please print and fill out this tryout application and return all pages that require initials or signatures along with other items listed on the Tryout checklist found at the end of this packet. If you have any specific questions regarding this application or anything else pertaining to tryouts, please do not hesitate to email Coach Hess at dhess@dillard.edu.
CHEER TENTATIVE CLINIC & TRYOUT SCHEDULE (Schedule Subject to Change Visit www.dillardbleudevils.com for most up-to-date information) Day 1: 6:30 9:00 PM Registration (begins at 6:30 pm in Dent Hall) Brief Meeting and Overview of Clinics and Tryouts Warmup (motion overview and group jumps) Learn Cheer Learn Dance Day 2: 6:30 9:00 PM Warmup (motion overview and group jumps) Overview of Cheer and Dance Learn Chant Stunting in groups Tumbling Day 2: 6:30 9:00 PM Warmup (motion overview and group jumps) Overview of Cheer and Dance Learn Chant Stunting in groups Tumbling Day 3: 12:00 6:00 PM TRYOUTS!!!!!!!!! Attire: GAME DAY READY (Dillard shirt, black shorts, red lips/makeup and cheer shoes)
2017-2018 DU CHEERLEADING TRYOUT CHECKLIST Please make sure when you bring your application for tryouts that you check off the following items to ensure your registration it is completed. Tryout Application (all pages that require initials or a signature) $20 Tryout Fee Color 4x6 Headshot Photo (WHITE BACKGROUND, NO SELFIES) 5. Statement of Informed Risk Form (Can be found on the DU athletic website under Inside Athletics > Intranet > Statement of Informed Rick form) Please be sure to wear the appropriate attire all days.