2010-2011 Tryout Information & Program Overview

• Females will learn a cheer and a dance that will be performed on the 2nd day of tryouts
• Males will have individual interviews
• Females and males will have approximately 45 minutes starting at 9:00pm to partner stunt
  

Saturday, April 24th from 10:00am-6:00pm (Females) and 1:00pm-6:00pm (Males) at the Stott Center, PSU Campus, Small Gym

• Females will have an approximate time to arrive between 10:00am and 12:30pm for an individual interview
• Females will be evaluated on their dance, cheer, tumbling and parter stunting abilities from 1:00pm-5:00pm
• Males will be judged on their tumbling and partner stunting abilities from 1:00pm-5:00pm
• At approximately 5:30pm, after judges' deliberation, team announcements will be made and a team meeting will be held with the new squad
  

Recommended Stunt Clinics Dates (not mandatory):

Cost: $10.00/session

Thursday, April 1st, 8th & 22nd from 8-10:00pm at StyleShock Cheer & Dance*

• Partner stunting will be taught and developed
• Gym space available to practice tumbling and limited spotting will be available
  

Open Gym Dates:

Cost: $5.00/session

Every Tuesday through April 20th (except April 13th) from 9:00-11:00pm at StyleShock Cheer & Dance*

• Open gym time to practice stunting and tumbling

Tryout Requirements:

Males-

• Men will be judged on an interview, partner stunting and tumbling ability
• Tumbling will be a portion of the overall score, but not required
• Previous cheerleading experience in high school or college is preferred, but not required
• Toss hands, stretch, full-down (athletic ability, strength and coordination will be considered for those new to partner stunting)
• Men need to be in good physical condition, be clean cut and have good character
  

Females-

• Ladies will be judged on an interview, a cheer, a dance and their partner stunting and tumbling ability
• Standing back handspring on hard wood floor (unspotted)
  
• Toss hands, stretch, full-down
  
• Excellent cheer motion technique
• Exceptional rhythm & dance ability
• Ladies need to be in good physical condition, be clean cut and have good character

General Stunt Line Make-Up & Information:

• Approximately 8-10 female athletes and 8-10 male athletes will make the team
  
• The "top six" stunt couples will be eligilble for scholarships ranging from $750-1500 per year. All other athletes on the team will be considered alternates and may or may not be required to cheer or perform at certain events
  
• Team will learn and practice a 2:30 minute routine. It will be performed at a basketball game, local exhibitions and local competitions.
  
• There is no cost to be involved in the program. All costs will be covered by the athletic department budget and through team fundraising efforts. There will be a $100 cash deposit required at uniform issue, deposit will be returned when athlete's uniform is returned.
  
• During the school year, most practices will be held from 8:00-10:30pm during the week.

Expectations for all Stunters

• Workout at least 4 times per week during the summer and keep a log of activities.
• Attend every practice starting August 16th, 2010, including a 2-day commuter camp on August 21st-22nd at Portland State held by NCA.
• Team members will attend all assigned games, community appearances and fundraisers.
• Team members must be enrolled at Portland State University or be "Co-Admitted" through Chemeketa CC, Clackamas CC, Mt. Hood CC, Portland CC, or Clark College with a minimum of nine credits per term starting Fall 2009 and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. More information is available at http://www.pdx.edu/admissions/coadmit.html
  
• Team committements will take priority over other cheerleading teams, social engagements or  extracurricular activities.
  
• Athletic and/or team code of conduct will be signed and followed.

Expectations for "Top Six" stunt couples that are eligible for scholarships:

• Cheer at all home football games
• Cheer at assigned women's volleyball games
• Cheer at all home men’s and women’s basketball games (including assigned holiday games)

Thank you for considering cheerleading at Portland State University. Please contact psucheercoach@gmail.com for a tryout packet and any additional questions.