Syracuse cheerleaders are part of the Syracuse University Spirit Program and cheer for Syracuse athletics in the ACC. Here’s the most important thing to know up front: Syracuse doesn’t publish a public tryout packet, dates or skill list. Its official Cheer Teams Tryout Process page simply directs prospective cheerleaders to the program’s coordinator. This guide covers what’s confirmed and how to get the rest.

Who to Contact

According to Syracuse Athletics, all tryout questions go to Francesca Beyer, Spirit Program Coordinator (fabeyer@syr.edu). A short, specific email works best. Include:

• Your graduation year and your Syracuse admission status.
• Your stunt position (flyer, base, back spot).
• Your best standing and running tumbling skills.
• A link to a skills video.

Then ask about the next tryout date, eligibility and GPA rules, required forms, and whether there’s a video option or clinic.

What’s Confirmed

• Syracuse Athletics runs a cheer program, and its tryout page sends all questions to the Spirit Program Coordinator.
• The program’s page is cuse.com/sports/cheerleading, which lists the most recent posted roster (2025-26) and the coaching staff.
• Syracuse competes in the ACC.

How to Prepare in the Meantime

Without a published Syracuse skill list, train to the standard of ACC college cheer. Adjust once the coordinator tells you what they expect:

• Tumbling: a consistent standing back tuck and a running pass you can land every time, ideally on a hard surface.
• Stunting: clean fundamentals for your role. See our guides on flying and basing.
• Jumps and motions: see how to improve jump height.
• A skills video: have one ready. It’s the easiest way to introduce yourself.

For a sense of what other ACC programs publish, compare the ACC Cheer Tryout Guides.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are Syracuse cheer tryouts? Syracuse doesn’t post dates publicly. Email the Spirit Program Coordinator.

What are the requirements? Syracuse doesn’t publish them online. Ask the coordinator about GPA, enrollment and skill expectations.

Related Resources

• ACC Cheer Tryout Guides
• Cheerleading Tryout Tips: How to Stand Out
• College Cheerleading Tryout Guides Directory

Sources: Syracuse University Athletics, Cheer Teams Tryout Process and Cheer. Last checked September 29, 2026.