Bring the tryout packet completely filled out. Attach a photo to the front of the form. A computer printed photo is fine. We do not need the original photos. Photo needs to be up-close, clear with no filters or people in photo. Have grade check attached and copy of athletic clearance email.

Wear: Mesa colors, t-shirt or tank, shorts, cheer shoes or tennis shoes, hair pulled back in a tight low or high pony tail. Bow or ribbon in hair. Bring water.

Check in, scan BAND app for communication and receive a number. BAND app is where we will post the results.

Day 1: 

Learn sideline cheer, chant, dance, and 2 jumps- Toe touch and hurdler

Receive time for final day tryout. Seniors go first then juniors, sophomores, then freshman.

Day 2:

Review of material

10-12 grade will be stunting. Videos of what is expected will be posted by May 7th.

Group work with graduating seniors

Go over tips and what to do for the last day.

Day 3: 

Arrive and check in.

Review material

you will be asked to come into gym 3 at a time to tryout. Once you are done you may leave.

 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

1) Appearance- Mesa attire, clean appropriate attire, no jewelry or watches, natural make-up, hair pulled back.

2) Performance – smiling and having fun

3) Confidence- chin and chest high, project up.

4) Jumps (toe touch, front hurdler)- height, straight legs, pointed toes, snap, landing.

5) Motion technique – crisp, sharp, placement

6) Continuity – flow of dance, staying with the music, staying with the cheer cadence.

7) Knowledge- how well you know the material

8) Willing to learn and take corrections.

9) Personality

10) Stunting-

JV: Prep, extension target, prep liberty, half up prep, half around extension, prep cradle, toss up prep, straight ride basket.

Varsity: half up extension, inversion to smoosh, full around to prep, extended liberty, toss up to extension, straight ride basket toss.