TRYOUT DATES: Friday, May 4 – Sunday, May 6, 2012
LOCATION: Burg Center, Dallas Baptist University
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TIMES: Friday 6-8 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Tryout Itinerary
Friday, May 4th – 6:00-8:00 pm - Open Gym to work on skills *optional
*please let Michelle Grose, Head Coach, know if you are interested in attending open gym
Saturday, May 5th – 8:00 am – check in at the Burg Center
8:30 am – Introduction meeting from Head Coach
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Tryout clinic and material
Sunday, May 6th – 2:00-5:00 pm - Tryout and team selection
*Attire: navy shorts, red t-shirt or tank top, hair all-up, white cheer shoes
Note: This itinerary is subject to change due to unexpected circumstances**
Tryouts are closed to spectators.
All of the following required forms are due the Wednesday, May 2, 2012:
• 2012 Tryout Application
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• Patriot Cheerleader Candidate Participation Liability Release Form
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• Medical History & Physical form signed by a MD, OD, or PA – the physical should be within the past 6 months
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• Photo copy of health insurance card
• 1 Letter of recommendation – Please enclose in a separate, unopened envelope or have the recommender send the letter straight to the Head Coach.
• University Acceptance letter (Incoming students only) - You must be ACCEPTED to the University in order to tryout. Please send a copy of your acceptance letter/documentation with the above forms. If you have not yet been accepted, please call the Head Coach, Michelle Grose.
Please mail to:
Michelle Grose
Dallas Baptist University
3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy.
Dallas, TX 75211
Requirements:
Chant series & cheer - You will be learn and perform a series of chants. You will incorporate the Dallas Baptist University name and mascot (Patriots).
Tumbling – You are required to skillfully perform a standing back handspring and a round-off back handspring.
Dance - You will learn an 8-eight count dance and will be judged on memorization, motions, sharpness, and enthusiasm/charisma.
Consecutive series of jumps - The required jumps for tryouts are toe-touch, front hurdler, and double whip toe-touch.
Stunting - You will be asked to take part in a specified position, such as base, back-spot, and/or flyer, to perform a prep full down, straight up extension, and extended liberty.
*Chant series and Dance will be taught to applicants on Saturday*
Interview Session - You will be required to interview with the Head Cheerleading Coach on Saturday at your designated time given to you at check-in.
The purpose of the Dallas Baptist University Patriot Cheerleading program is to:
• Represent the University in a Christ-like manner.
• Unify the student body, faculty, staff, alumni, and athletic teams.
• Promote school spirit.
Being a DBU Patriot Cheerleader is considered a role of leadership on the University campus and requires a high level of passion and commitment for the sport from the selection of the team until the next team is selected.
The fall semester is our busiest semester. The Patriot Cheerleaders participate in many fall athletic events, such as Basketball Banquet, Midnight Madness, and DBU's Homecoming activities. Although we cheer only for the Patriot Basketball Team, we support other athletic teams as well. The Patriot Cheerleaders are known as ambassadors of the University and may be asked to make a physical appearance at certain DBU events and in the community.
All questions and inquiries can be directed to Head Cheer Coach, Michelle Grose:
michelle@dbu.edu
(214) 333-6975 office
(214) 850-4529 cell