Tryout Information

Carnegie Mellon Cheerleading 2008-2009 Tryout Information:

Tryouts are REQUIRED for all team members. There will be spring and fall clinics prior to fall tryouts for the 2008-2009 cheer team. Athletes must attend at least one (spring or fall) clinic to be eligible to tryout.

The Spring Clinic will be held on Saturday, April 26. This clinic is for current Carnegie Mellon students.

The Fall Clinic will be held on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24 and is primarily for incoming first-year students.

Tryouts for all athletes will be on Monday, August 25 from 6-8 pm.

The tryout process includes a physical, clinics, an interview and a judged tryout. Anyone interested in trying out MUST have a physical before they can participate. Please email Coach Alauna Peterson to find out how to schedule a physical. The clinics are a required component of the tryout process, as all tryout material will be taught during these hours. Team selection will consist of clinic evaluations, individual interviews, and a MANDATORY judged tryout based on the following skills: motion technique, crowd appeal, sideline cheer, toe touch (females), tryout dance (females), stunting ability, and gymnastic ability.

**Please wear dark (navy or black) shorts, a white shirt, and athletic shoes for all activities. Please do not wear jewelry or baggy clothing.

If you are interested in trying out but have a time conflict, please email Coach Alauna Peterson.