UCLA Cheerleading Tryout Guide
Planning to try out for the UCLA cheerleading team? This guide covers everything you need to know about UCLA cheer tryouts, including requirements, skills evaluated, and preparation tips. Located in Los Angeles, California, UCLA competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Pac-12.
About the UCLA Cheer Program
The UCLA 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 UCLA 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 recommended
Skills Evaluated at Tryouts
- Tumbling: Standing back handspring required; running tumbling preferred
- Stunting: Coed stunting technique evaluated
- Jumps: All jumps evaluated for height, technique, and landing
- Motions: Sharp, precise motion technique
- Dance: Rhythm and performance quality for sideline routines
Preparation Tips
- Learn UCLA traditions: Know “Mighty Bruins” and the 8-clap tradition
- Practice coed stunting: UCLA is a coed program – perfect your flying or basing with our flyer guide
- Build tumbling skills: More tumbling = more competitive – see our tumbling tips
- Work on dance: UCLA cheer includes significant dance – practice your rhythm
- Be confident and polished: UCLA values professional presentation and performance quality
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.
