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Tryouts

W&M Cheerleading Tryout Information

Tryouts will be held during the FIRST WEEK OF JULY. Definite date will be posted ASAP.

MEDICAL CLEARANCES WILL TAKE PLACE THE DAY BEFORE TRYOUTS.  

Tryouts will last one day from 9:00am-3:00pm.

The link below will take you to the W&M Sports Medicine webpage.  Follow the instructions carefully and make sure each requirement is completely filled out.  Take special note that your physicals/sickle cell tests from your own doctor need to be returned to Renee Cork by June 15th. (Racork@wm.edu)

http://web.wm.edu/sportsmedicine/?svr=www

 Tryout Reqiurements:

1. Sideline cheer

2. 3 different jumps

3. Double toe tough

4. Fight song

5. Best standing tumbling

6. Best running tumbling pass

7. Stunts (TBD)

Note: You must be flexible in stunts.  Mains need to side, sides need to main. Some bases will need to fly preps, shoulder stands, etc. Some backs will need to base and vice versa.  

Tryout Attire:

  • Solid color tank top
  • Athletic shorts
  • Sports bra
  • Clean white cheer shoes
  • White crew socks
  • Game day make up and hair
  • No nail polish
  • No jewlery
Do not use body lotion on the day of the tryouts, as it makes stunting dangerous.
Both male and female cheerleaders are encouraged to tryout!
We look forward to meeting you!