2020-2021 Huston Tillotson University

 Cheer Tryout Requirements

• Tryout Information:

-   All participants must complete a HT Cheer Application Form and the Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk and Release and Medical Release Form. All participants under the age of 18 must have a parent's signature on the medical release form prior to tryouts.

       -   A Full Body Picture in 4x6 or larger is required

       -   All participants must have a send a copy of their unofficial transcript (*MUST HAVE A 2.0 GPA)

       -   All participants must show proof of acceptance to Huston Tillotson University.

       -   All participants must show proof of current medical insurance at tryouts. Attached to your cheer application YOU MUST EMAIL A COPY (FRONT AND BACK) OF YOUR CURRENT MEDICAL INSURANCE CARD. Participants will NOT be allowed to tryout without proof of current medical insurance.

 • Cheer/Mascot Tryout Dates:

      - Virtual Tryouts Video DUE: May 31,2021

** If you are not able to submit a tryout video, you will need to email htathletics@htu.edu

 "Video Tryout"

1. Introduction of yourself.
2. Why do you want to become a Huston- TillotsonUniversity Cheerleader?
3. Tumbling Pass * Not Required
4.  Jumps: (Toe-Touch Right/Left Herkie, Pike, Hurdler, Double- Toe)
5.  Cheer/Chant/Dance ( go to HT Cheerleaders youtube channel for tryout material)

**Email Tryout Video to htathletics@htu.edu

** ALSO SUBMIT VIDEO TO YOUTUBE STATING YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME AND HUSTON-TILLOTSON CHEER TRYOUT VIDEO

•  Tryout Requirements:

     - FEMALES:

- Material: Cheer, Chant and Dance (WILL BE SENT VIA GROUP ME)

- Tumbling( not required): Back-Handspring and running tumbling.

- Jumps

- Attire: Bow, Sports Bra (Black/White) or White shirt , Spanks (Black/ Maroon or Gold) and Athletic Cheer Shoes w/ Socks (White) should be worn during tryout video. A “CLEAN” ponytail or Half-up/Half down hair with bow and make-up is recommended while making tryout video.

         - MALES:

                     -  Material: Cheer, Chant and Dance (WILL BE SENT VIA GROUP ME)

                     -  Tumbling (not required): Back-Handspring and running tumbling.

                     -  Jumps

                     -  Attire: T-shirt (Black/White), Athletic Shorts (Black/Maroon or Gold) and Athletic Cheer Shoes w/ Socks (White) should be worn during tryout video. A “CLEAN” shave and hair well-groomed is recommended.

 **There is no set number of cheerleaders or mascots that will be chosen at tryouts!!