Louisiana State University Cheerleading Tryout Guide
Planning to try out for the Louisiana State University cheerleading team? This guide covers everything you need to know about Louisiana State University cheer tryouts, including requirements, skills evaluated, and preparation tips. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Louisiana State University competes at the NCAA Division I level in the SEC.
About the Louisiana State University Cheer Program
The Louisiana State University cheerleading program supports university athletics and represents the school at competitions, games, and community events. The program values athletic excellence, school spirit, and teamwork.
Tryout Requirements
- Enrollment: Currently enrolled LSU student or admitted incoming student
- GPA: Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA required
- Physical: Must pass a physical examination
- Insurance: Proof of health insurance required
- Experience: Previous cheerleading experience strongly recommended
Skills Evaluated at Tryouts
- Tumbling: Standing back handspring required; running tumbling preferred
- Stunting: Coed stunting technique evaluated
- Jumps: All jumps evaluated for height and technique
- Motions: Sharp, precise motion technique
- Voice: Strong projection to lead Tiger fans at Death Valley
Preparation Tips
- Learn LSU traditions: Know the LSU fight song, Tiger Rag, and Geaux Tigers chant
- Practice coed stunting: LSU is a coed program – perfect your flying or basing technique
- Build tumbling: More tumbling skills make you competitive – see our tumbling tips
- Condition for Death Valley: LSU games are intense and hot – build your stamina with strength training
- Be loud and proud: LSU cheerleading demands big personality and fearless crowd leadership
What to Expect on Tryout Day
On tryout day, arrive early with all required materials. The typical process includes:
- Registration and check-in
- Group warm-up and stretching
- Individual skill evaluation (tumbling, stunting, jumps)
- Material learning (fight song, cheers, band dances)
- Group performance evaluation
- Interview with coaching staff
After Tryouts
Results are typically announced within 24-48 hours. If selected, attend the mandatory team meeting. If not selected, ask coaches for feedback to improve before next tryouts.
More University Tryout Guides
See our other guides: Kentucky, Alabama, Ohio State, Florida, General Tryout Tips.
