Spirit Squad tryouts set for mid-April

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JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's spirit squads have set tryouts for the cheer team, dance team and masoct (Talon) for April 12-16.

Tryout times are as follows.

Cheer:

April 12^th: 4:00-6:00pm (registration begins at 4:00pm)

April 13^th: 8:00am-12:30pm

April 14^th: 1:00-4:00pm

Dance:

April 12^th: 6:00-8:00pm (registration begins at 6:00pm)

April 13^th: 2:30-7:00pm

April 14^th: 1:00-4:00pm

Mascot:

April 15^th: 5:30-8:00pm (registration will begin at 5:30pm)

April 16^th: 6:00-8:00pm

The following are the list of requirements for each tryout:  

Spirit Program Requirements (expected from all cheerleaders, dancers, and mascots):  Acceptance letter to C-N Minimum; 2.0 GPA; Release waiver; Copy of current physical    

Cheerleading Requirements:  

• Good form and techniques in the following jumps: Toe touch, Pike, Front hurdler (right and left), Standing or running back handspring. Other tumbling is highly encouraged and will benefit you in the scoring process. 
• Good stunt technique in the following stunts: Extension, Lib o, Full cradle; Elite stunts will be added to the score sheet this year. There are not any specific requirements for elite stunts but we are looking for people that show the potential to learn and execute harder skills. Some examples of elite stunts include a full up, roundoff up, back handspring up, rewind, inversions.
• Individual interview: Each cheerleader will be expected to participate in jumps, tumbling, stunting, signs, motions, and an individual interview. Cheerleaders will be scored in each category that will create a final score that will determine their placement on the team.  

Cheerleaders need to wear the following:  Grey, black, or white shorts. Grey, black, or white fitted tank or t-shirt. White cheerleading shoes (with white socks) White bow or ribbon. 

For more information contact Coach Amanda Lowe at alowe@cn.edu.

Dance Team Requirements:  

• Good form and technique in the following skills: Clean triple pirouette; Right, left, and middle split; Right, left, and middle leap; Toe touch Turns in second (3 seconds into a double); Kicks; Bonus skills are not required but are encouraged and will benefit you in the scoring process
• Solo (1 minute): Choose a style of dance that highlights your personal skills and strengths. We are looking for your strengths and want to see your personality
• Game day material: Spiriting, motions, and sideline etiquette
• Individual interview: Each dancer will be scored on technique, performance, and overall impression in the above skills and categories. The scores from each section will be added together to determine the dancer's placement on the team.  

Dancers need to wear the following:  Grey, black, or white leggings; Grey, black, or white fitted tank; Sneakers, jazz shoes, and turners Hair in a low ponytail or bun

For more information contact Coach Amanda Lowe at alowe@cn.edu.

Mascot Requirements:  

• Improvisation: Respond to any circumstance, use people or props around you, dance, and bring Talon to life!
• Skit: The skit needs to be 1-3 minutes. The skit should include dancing, props, and crowd involvement. Communicate the idea and make Talon seem alive!
• Individual interview: Each mascot will be scored on crowd appeal, originality/creativity, motions, walk, character development, and their interview. The scores from each section will be added together to determine the mascot's placement on the team.  

Mascots need to wear the following:  T-shirt and shorts that allow movement Tennis shoes/sneakers.

For more information contact Coach Amanda Lowe at alowe@cn.edu.

Click Here to register for tryouts.