Candidates are selected based on a variety of factors. Your current skill level is just one of the criteria to make the team. The potential for squad partnering, physical fitness, work ethic, dedication, coach-ability and attitude, along with grades and your ability to engage fans, alumni and the entire FHSU family are important elements. For specific "requirements," listed below is the beginning of the standards we are looking for to represent FHSU. Also note that all returning squad members must try out every year.
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FHSU2023TRYOUTS@GMAIL.COM
Click here for the 2023-24 Online Tryout Form
Information Form
Tryouts for the 2023-2024 Cheer Squad will be Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22.
******************** 2023-2024 Tryouts *********************
Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22.
Tryouts will begin at 5:00 pm Friday inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. Tryouts will be divided into Prelims and Finals
Prelims will begin at 5:00 pm Friday, April 21.
• Review of yearly expectations and National Competition will be conducted!
• All-Girl/Co-Ed stunting abilities and potential, as well as versatility with different partners/groups. Jumps, Tumbling, Fight Song and Chant will be evaluated in an observational format.
• Finals Names will be posted.
Finals will begin at 9:00 am Saturday, April 30th.
• The gym will be open from 9:00-10:30 a.m. for warm-up and practice via participants discretion.
• Formal Tryouts will start at 11:00 a.m.
• Results will be posted in the Coliseum following judging. The new squad will meet for an informational meeting following the posting of results.
Required Items
• Items to have ready for this online submission for tryouts, to fulfill your tryout packet:
*$20 Tryout Fee is required at time of tryouts via cash, check or VENMO: @courtneybartling12, MEMO: ~First and Last Name(if different from username), FHSU TRYOUTS 2023~
• The next items may be uploaded online or turned in the day of tryouts--
*Must upload a copy of a physical completed within the current academic year!
*Must upload a copy of your current insurance information!
*Upload a copy of your 2023 spring semester grades!
** Sickle Cell form is NO LONGER required for tryouts, however after making the team it will need to be obtained.
*Once tryout form is filled out, you will receive an email with details regarding tryouts! -this may take a couple days- If you have questions please email us at
fhsu2023tryouts@gmail.com
All squad members must be in strong physical shape and well-conditioned to handle the intense physical training and performance requirements as well as to appropriately wear the uniform.
All-Girl/Co-Ed Required Skills
*Extended Stunt: Liberty, Stretch, Arabesque
**Guys who have little to no cheer experience but show potential by being strong and athletic are encouraged to attend tryouts as well.
All-Girl/Co-Ed Preferred Skills
*Twisting element: Full twist to cradle position, 1/2 up, Full up, Kick-full dismount; 1/4 turn between stunts or more, 1/2 twist to cradle
*Transition element: cartwheel entry, prone dismount, waterfall dismount, front tuck dismount, inversion, cartwheel exit, vault over, baha
Toe touch, pike, and double toe touch.
Tumbling is not required, but will increase your final score
Interview with judges
Tryout Attire (Both Days)
Ladies
-Participants must wear FHSU colors (Black, Gold, and/or White).
-Wear cheer/athletic shoes, sports bra and shorts/spandex.
-Look “game-day ready,” with hair half up and tasteful game-day makeup.
-Wear matching ribbon with their outfit
Tryout Attire
Men
-Participants must wear FHSU colors (Black, Gold, and/or White).
-Wear athletic shoes, shorts, and uncut t-shirts.
-Should be clean shaven.
