2019 - 2020 Cheerleading Tryouts
North Carolina A&T State University
Welcome to the 2019 - 2020 Cheerleading Tryouts!
Please read through all the information carefully. A completed application requires:
1. Compliance Packet
2. Transcript (Unofficial is acceptable)
3. Tryout Application
You will receive an email by August 1st confirming your clearance to tryout once your information has been processed.
NC A&T Cheerleading Tryouts
Monday - Wednesday, 5:30pm - 8pm daily
Please arrive 15 minutes early for attendance and warm-up.
IMPORTANT: Those who make the team will be asked to arrive to campus for the school year on Friday, August 9th to begin the season. More details will be given once you are confirmed to tryout.
Monday, Aug 5, 2019, 05:30 PM
BB&T Stadium - Visitor's side
Tryout Information
You will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Motion technique
- Tumbling difficulty
- Tumbling execution
- Athleticism
- Dance ability and showmanship
- Ability to accept and apply instruction
- Stunting position (flyer, base, backspot)
- Jump technique
- Overall attitude
Please see the minimum tryout requirements below. There will be no exceptions.
Tryout Requirements
Jumps
Standing Jump / Jump Sequence
- Standing jump into back handspring is required. Standing jump into tuck or better is preferred.
- Jump sequence: 3+ jumps into back handspring/tuck is required.
Standing / Running Tumbling
For standing and running tumbling, you will be evaluated on the approach, speed, body control, landing, timing.
- Standing back handspring is required. Standing series, back tuck or better is preferred.
Running Tumbling
- Running round off back handspring series is required. Running round off back handspring tuck or better is preferred.
Stunting
For stunting, you will be evaluated on the following:
Partner Stunt / Pyramid
- Flyer: body control, flexibility, motion placement, legs straight/locked and toes pointed. *Extended lib and heel stretch with full down cradle is required.
- Base/Backspot: stability of stunt, solid stance, feet stationary, shoulder position
Toss
- Flyer: body control, consistent execution of skill/trick, legs straight/locked and toes pointed, arm placement. *Toe touch basket is required. Tuck basket or better is preferred.
- Base/Backspot: use of arms and legs to throw, solid stance, shoulder position, timing
Males
- See above requirements for partner stunt/pyramid and toss
- Toss to hands (shoulder level) required, extension preferred.
Appearance
Jewelry is not allowed. Your hair must be pulled away from your face with a ribbon. Natural makeup is preferred.
- Flyer: White sports bra, white cheer shorts, white no show socks, white cheer shoes
- Base: White sports bra, black cheer shorts, white no show socks, white cheer shoes
- Backspot: White sports bra, light gray cheer shorts, white no show socks, white cheer shoes
- Males: Plain white tee shirt, black shorts
Compliance Packet
*If you were a member of the NC A&T Cheer team last season, you will not need to complete the physical or sickle cell testing.
Scan your completed packet and email it to:
Your email subject line should be: FirstName LastName - Compliance Packet
Tryout Application
The deadline to turn in applications is Wednesday, July 24th by 5pm.
Keep your head high, bow higher, and stunt the highest.
Email: ncatcheer@gmail.com