Tryouts will begin and take place at URC great room where they will learn material and get to know the Upstate coaches and ask questions. The judged tryout performance date will be the following day and the sessions are mandatory.
First, please fill out this online interest form to provide more background in advance of tryouts.
Tryout Requirements:
- You must be enrolled as a full-time student for the academic year(s) you intend to be on the team.
- For incoming freshmen, you must commit to attend USC Upstate for the academic year. Please contact Enrollment Services for application information.
- Members are expected to maintain a minimum 2.0Â GPA.
- Cheerleading experience is highly recommended.
- With your tryout, please bring the following: Complete the online Tryout Application (see form linked below), printed and signed Team Rules and Expectations Form (click here to download) and signed medical waiver form (click here to download)
Skill Requirements:
No minimum skill requirement to tryout, both men and male and female are welcome.
The tryouts will be evaluated on:
- Jumps
- Group or partner stunts
- Tumbling
- Cheer
- Collegiate Image
Attires and Tryout Requirements:
- Athletic fitting shirt-either Upstate branded or school colors (Green/White/Black)
- Â Cheer shoes or tennis shoes
- Game day makeup
- Â Hair pulled back.
-  Nails must be cut to fingertip length and jewelry is prohibited. Â
Attendance Requirements:
All participants must be present at the tryout, no virtual tryouts will be accepted.
For additional questions, please click the link below.
