As a member of the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cheer Squad, you would become associated with a tradition of excellence. The SE Cheer Squad is not your average cheer team. We are a combination dance and cheer squad. Therefore strong elements of both a dance team member and cheerleader must be displayed during tryouts.
Throughout the year, the SE Cheer Squad performs at football games, most basketball games, campus events, and often makes special appearances in the community. As a squad member, you will be expected to practice three days a week for a total of 10 – 12 hours per week, attend summer camp, and represent the University at special events.
Travel, uniforms, and a caring supportive atmosphere are all provided to squad members. We believe in working as a team and also in developing each and every team member as a good student, a leader and as a happy well adjusted person.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Admitted to Southeastern (go to www.se.edu for admission information)
To be eligible to be a Cheer Squad member, the member must be a full-time student (12 hours undergraduate), and maintain a GPA of at least 2.0.
Comply with the Cheer Squad Constitution.
Attend pre-camp practices
Candidates will be judged on the following:
Running
Tumbling
Jumps
Cheer
Chant
Dance
Stunting
Dance Routine (Women Only)
* There will be a meeting with the new squad immediately following results’ announcement – 3d floor Union.
Tryouts are April 23, 2011, starting at 9am. The gym will open at 8am. Those trying out will be judged on running tumbling. (Minimum of round-off back handspring is needed.) They will also be judged on their three best jumps; a cheer (with toe touch & standing back handspring incorporated into), a chant & dance they learn during the week of April 20 & 22; stunting (details at March 30 practice) & overall cheer ability.
Please contact Mishael Metheny at 713-855-4701 or mvest@se.edu to notify us of your intention to tryout.
Open Practices have been scheduled for the following dates:
March 23, 2011 – 6-9 pm
REQUIRED Practices for Try-outs
March 30, 2011 – 6-9 pm
April 6, 2011 – 6-9 pm
April 20, 2011 – 6-9 pm
April 22, 2011 – 6-9 pm
* All of these are required – material for try-outs will be taught.
* At least 1 of these practices is required.
This gives you the opportunity to work on stunts, tumbling, and dance. To attend and work out an Open Practice we must have a signed copy of the Assumption of Risk Statement.
Dress for Tryouts and Open Practice: Appropriate attire is required for tryouts and open practices. This means workout gear that is not restrictive, nor loose and baggy. No gum chewing. No earrings, watches or body jewelry. NCA safety guidelines will be followed during tryouts and open practices and all stunts will have required spots.
WHAT TO BRING
Wear cheer shoes and appropriate work out attire; hair pulled back.
Water Bottle
Pen and Paper
Small Snack for energy
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS: Please contact Mishael Metheny at mvest@se.edu or 713-855-4701.