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Try-Outs will be held in April for the 08-09 season.  Check back for more information.
 

Try-out consist of six areas of expertise.  They are: Cheer, Dance, Jumping, Stunting, Tumbling and an Interview.

Cheer:

• 1 cheer will be taught

• 1 sideline will be taught

Dance:

• 1 short dance will be taught (approximately seven 8 counts)

Jumping:

• Each prospective member must perform:

• Toe-touch

• Double toe-touch

• Hurdler

• and a jump sequence

Stunting:

Bases must be strong and knowledgeable about different types of stunts. Flyers must be flexible and strong.

Bases and flyers must perform the following stunts:

Basic Stunts:

• Extension

• Liberty

• Full twist out

Elite Stunts:

• 360 to Liberty

• Liberty press Arabesque

• Heel Stretch Press Scale

• Scorpion to Scale
   

Please check out our Stunt video files!!!! <Click View Page>

Tumbling (Tumbling is very important to a competitive squad):
Each member is expected to have (spots will be provided if needed):

• Standing Back-Handspring

• Toe-Touch Back-Handspring

• Tumbling pass of your choice

Interview:

Each prospective member will meet with Coach Lia to talk about expectations of the team and what you hope to get out of being an IUP cheerleader.  Sit back, relax and be yourself, this will be the easiest part.