CHEERLEADING TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS
We are excited to announce that the tryouts will be hosted via virtual & in-person Rounds. Round 1 will consist of each participant submitting a virtual Highlight Reel followed by in-person rounds that will take place on campus by invitation only.
You must be a full-time Alcorn State student or incoming student with an official letter of acceptance from Alcorn State University.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Females
TUMBLING
Standing: BHS & Toe Touch BHS or Tuck & Toe Touch Tuck
Running: RO- BHS Series (3) or RO- Tuck
STUNT
Specific stunting requirements for all-girl change yearly. However, the required skill level is a combination of Level 4 and 5.
Males
STUNT
• Toss to hands; press extension, toss chair, walk in to hands
• Tumbling is not required, but encouraged for males
Once you are selected for the team, you are expected to maintain and advance in skill in order to maintain membership.
Here are the requirements for the tryout
1.Completed Registration Form by April 5, 2024
2. 2.5 GPA (Students currently enrolled at Alcorn State University/Transfer)
3. Unofficial transcripts (Current & Transfer Students)
4. An acceptance letter upon date of tryouts (Transfers & Incoming freshman)
5. Physician Clearance Form, Sickle Cell Test Results (Both within the last six months), NEGATIVE Covid-19 Test Results (Within five days of tryout)
6. $45 non-refundable tryout application fee submitted to https://secure.qgiv.com/for/asufevents/Â
Select *Donation, input the amount and select Spirit Team (Cheerleaders) from the pull-down menu.* Please print the tryout fee receipt as you must present it with the the following requirement (NO CASH PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED)
ALL ITEMS IN THIS LIST MUST BE PRESENTED UPON ARRIVAL OF THE ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS.
Video Reel Requirements
PHASE I:
• Applications and Video Submissions.
• Video should be one clip & include a short introduction with your name, stunt position,
• classification and one chant of your choice.
JUMPS
Best Jumps
TUMBLING
Best running tumbling pass
Best standing tumbling skill
STUNTING
(All-Girl Minimum)
QUICK TOSS to extension, Full Down
Modified Toss to Extension, Press to Lib, Pop Off
Choice Skill
Toss to hands, Press to extension
Toss to hands, Press to Lib
Toss to extension
N:B When performing your video make sure you wear a white top and black bottoms so as to identify you as an applicant.
Submit videos AND a digital copy of your application fee receipt to alcorncheerleadingtryouts@gmail.com.
Incomplete submissions (missing application, video, or, receipt) will not be considered.
You must have an invitation tryout in order to participate in the in-person tryout
SUBMISSIONS FOR PHASE I ARE OPEN TO ALL
The primary role of the Alcorn State University Cheerleading Program is to promote crowd involvement at athletic events and appearances.
https://alcornsports.com/sports/2024/3/9/2023-24-cheerleading-tryouts.aspx
