University of Massachusets Athletics
UMass Cheerleading Tryouts Set For Nov. 10-12
November 04, 2009 | General
Nov. 4, 2009
AMHERST, Mass. - Have you ever wanted to be a UMass cheerleader? Well here's your chance. The squad is seeking new members for the 2009-10 season. They will be holding tryouts on Nov. 10-12 at the Curry Hicks Cage from 6-9 p.m. Contact Robin Farr at robinf@admin.umass.edu for more information.
Tryouts for the 2009/2010 basketball season will take place in the Curry Hicks Cage November 10th and 12th from 6:00pm-9:00pm
6:00PM-6:30PM
Registration and medical release forms completed. Medical release forms will be provided when you register. Please have proof of medical insurance with you.
6:30PM-8:30PM
At this time you will have an opportunity to work on stunting and tumbling skills required for tryouts.
8:30PM-9:00PM
Evaluations will take place
REQUIREMENTS
Standing tumbling: Standing back tuck /strong standing back handspring
Series tumbling: Round off back handspring back tuck / strong round off back handspring
Jumps: single toe touch, double toe touch, pike, hurdler (side/front), any two jump combination with no prep in between
Stunts: All side bases and back spots will be required to base elite single leg stunts with double downs.
All flyers will be required to show all single leg skills (lib,stretch, aero, scale, scorp)
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT
ROBIN FARR-HEAD CHEERLEADING COACH
robinf@admin.umass.edu