Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of the Capital University Cheerleading Program. The
Capital University Cheerleaders are an integral part of CU Spirit, the University, and the community. The
CU Cheerleaders take pride in promoting school spirit, encouraging positive crowd participation at CU
events. CU Cheerleaders are excellent ambassadors for the University and participate in off-campus
performances and events. All squad members are expected to be honest, respectful, have a strong work
ethic, and uphold the CU brand.
Program Requirements:
All squad members are required to attend:
- All home &(Select away football games)(Including games held over holiday breaks);
- All men’s and women’s home basketball games & (Select Away Games)(including games held over
holiday breaks)
- All practices (including some during summer/winter/spring break)
- Ohio Athletic Conference tournaments;
- Various athletic, community service and fundraising events
Stunting & Tumbling
Stunting and tumbling skills are very important to the CU Cheerleading Program. Stunting experience is
not required to try out/make the squad, but it is highly encouraged. All current and future squad
members are required to have a standing back handspring and working towards a tuck (standing or
running).
Upon making the team:
You will be required to participate in a workout program, a few fundraisers and a skills camp in
preparation for the upcoming season. Throughout football and basketball season, you will be required
to attend 2 weekly practices in the evenings (Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm-9pm) and organized
workouts. Keep in mind post season tournaments are a possibility. Check schedules and plan
accordingly. As a member of the CU cheerleading squad you are responsible for purchasing warm ups,
practice clothes, shoes and game day accessories. You are also expected to abide by all University, OAC
and cheerleading rules and regulations.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Jennie Phillips at jphilli5@capital.edu
Try-Out Packet
Checklist
____ Application
____ Waiver of Medical Liability (Bring signed copy to clinic or tryout)
____ Front and back photo copy of current insurance card
____ New Applicants only: 1 Letter of Recommendation preferably from a previous coach. (cannot be
written by a relative)
____ Captain Application (Seniors only)
Other Important Information:
Capital University Spirit Program Try-Out Dates
Stunting clinic/Interviews Friday April 8th 6:30 to 9:00 (optional)
Cheerleading clinic/interviews: Saturday, April 9th 12pm-3pm (required)
Cheerleading Try-outs: Sunday, April 10th 11am (required)
11am to 11:30am will be a final review of the material learned at the clinic. Try outs will start promptly
at 11:30am. Try outs/clinics will be held in the Capital Center.
Appearance for Try-outs:
• White athletic-fitting tshirt or tank top. Black or purple athletic shorts/Nike pros.
• Hair half up/half down. Bangs OUT of face.
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No jewelry, no nail polish (French manicure is acceptable)
• Captains will be announced with the team. Captain applicants plan to stay later to go over
responsibilities.
Cheerleading Program Application
Full Name: _____________________________________________ Student ID #: __________
Home Address:
__________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _________________
Home Phone #: ___________________ Cell #: __________________ E-mail: ___________________
Email Address:
__________________________________________________________________________
Parents’ Name: (Mother) _________________________________
(Father) _________________________________
Year in college (2016-2017): __________ Projected Graduation Date (Month/Year): _____________
GPA: _________(Incoming freshmen use High School GPA)
Major: _______________________________
Birth date: ____________________ Age: __________ Ht: ____________ Wt:
Sizes: Cheer Shoe: _____ T-Shirt: _________ Nike Pro Cheer Shorts: ________
Stunts & Baskets
What is your primary stunting position? Base: ________ Flyer: _________ Back Spot: __________
Activities you are involved with in college (incoming freshmen list planned activities in college):
Any honors/awards received in college (incoming freshmen list awards received in High School):
Spirit Program Waiver of Medical Liability
Date of birth__________________
I, __________________ will be participating in a walk on tryout with the Spirit Program.
I presently have no injuries or illnesses that might prevent me from participating in the tryout.
Participant Signature:
_______________________________________________Date__________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (If under18)
__________________________________Date__________________
In the event of an injury occurring during the tryout, I will not hold CU responsible in any way.
Participant
Signature________________________________________________Date__________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (If under 18)
_________________________________Date___________________
I have current medical insurance that will cover any costs incurred due to injury sustained during the
tryout.
Participant
Signature________________________________________________Date__________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (If under 18)
_________________________________Date__________________
Insurance Company: ____________________________ Ins. Co. Phone #: _________________________
Policy #: ___________________________________ Group #: ________________________________
*Please provide a front and back copy of insurance card*
Emergency Contact Information:
Primary (Parent/Guardian)
Name:
Relationship:
Address:
Home Phone#
Cell Phone#
Secondary (optional)
Name:
Relationship:
Address:
Home Phone#
Cell Phone#
Please Read Carefully
I have completed this application packet to the best of my ability. I understand that collegiate
cheerleading involves elements of gymnastics and acro-sport activity, and thus involves the risk of
personal injury. I am participating in these tryouts with this knowledge and do not hold Capital
University, the Athletics or the Recreation Department liable. If selected as a member of the CU Spirit
Program, I will abide by this agreement in addition to the rules and regulations while at team functions
including but not limited to try-outs, practices, camps, and games. I also understand that judging will
partially be of subjective nature and that the final decision of choosing squad members rests with the
coaches.
Signature of Applicant: ________________________________________ Date:___________________