Marshall University Athletics
2015-16 Marshall Cheer Team Tryouts
1/19/2016 12:00:00 AM | Cheerleading
Please read the following information regarding cheerleading tryouts for the 2016-2017 Marshall University Cheer team.
Open Gym Dates: March 19th 1-4pm, April 30th 1-4pm, and May 7th 1-4pm
Tryout Dates: Friday May 13th 5-10pm, Saturday May 14th 9-12pm and 3-10pm, and Sunday May 15th 8-12pm.
Tryouts and open gyms will be conducted in The Cam Henderson Center or Gullickson Gym.
Check List for Tryouts - Copy of current physical (incoming freshman/transfers) - Insurance card/copy of insurance card - Enrollment letter of acceptance to Marshall (incoming freshman/transfers) - Transcript with proof of GPA 2.0 cumulative and 2.0 previous semester (current students/transfers) - Tryout application form - $25 tryout fee
Tryout Fee
A $25 tryout fee must be submitted during tryout registration. If one does not make it past the initial standing tuck required skill, the $25 may be refunded at that time.
Dress Requirement- Open Gym and Tryouts
Please make sure you DO NOT wear clothing from any other university, all-star, or high school programs. Other than Marshall related apparel, your practice clothes should be completely neutral of any school or gym affiliation. Also, do not wear any past Marshall University cheerleading attire (shirts, sports bras, etc.) to ensure neutrality for all trying out. Tattoos should be covered and present a natural appearance. Absolutely NO jewelry!
Females: Sports bras or form fitting tanks (no baggy t-shirts) in green, black or white, same color for bows. Black or green shorts are preferred. Over-all game day appearance is expected at all times since an appearance score based on collegiate image will be recorded each day of tryouts.
Males: Basic t-shirt or dri-fit shirt in green, black or white and black shorts. Clean-cut appearance is expected as a collegiate image score will be recorded each day of tryouts. NO cut-off shirts!
Interview: Business interview attire required for all participants. Examples will be shown at open gym sessions.
Skill Requirements/ Interview
Skill Requirements: See Example Scoring Rubric.
Fight Song, Cheer, and Dance: This will be taught at tryouts.
Previous Season Merit: Only given to returning Marshall Cheerleaders and worth up to 3 points.
Interview
7-minute slots are allotted for each individual interview in front of a panel of judges. Questions are prepared to get to know each participant better, assess strengths and weaknesses, general Marshall knowledge and more.
**The tryout process will be closed, but at open gym dates we welcome parents to stay, watch and ask questions.
Additional Information: Video Tryouts
You must audition in person on the designated tryout dates, or arrange to try out at a specified open gym date (approved by the coaching staff). It is our goal to keep the tryout process at an equal advantage for everyone; with that in mind we like to see everyone at tryouts without any preconceived judging due to video submission.
Scholarships
Marshall University cheerleaders receive scholarships, but the determined amount can be adjusted from year to year, as well as due to changes in a cheerleader's performance, skill level, and over-all GPA. First year cheerleaders on the Marshall squad will not be eligible for scholarship in their first semester. After the first semester, scholarship opportunities may be available based on performance, skill level, and over-all GPA.
Competition
The decision to compete will be made on a yearly basis, based on our obligations to our athletic teams and University, academic obligations and fundraising ability. The primary role our squad performs is supporting our school and its athletic teams, but we believe in a steady balance between both competition and traditional cheerleading roles are the best way to achieve all the goals of Marshall Cheerleading.
Practice Schedule/Requirements
Cheerleaders practice 3 times a week as well as having mandatory work outs with our Strength & Conditioning staff at Marshall. Practice times and days may be adjusted due to need of the team or other University obligations. Cheerleaders cheer for football, volleyball, men's and women's basketball as well as any post season play those teams may be eligible for.