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TRYOUT INFORMATION
*There will NOT be any makeup tryouts! April 9th is the ONLY date for tryouts. No late or virtual tryouts will be accepted this year!*
When: Saturday, April 9 9am-3pm
Where: Grace Church Taylors (2701 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC)
Who: 6th-12th grades in the 22/23 School Year (Since we are now offering JV and Varsity, teams will be decided based on skill set and grade at tryouts)
What to Wear: Please wear team colors (black, red and white). Shoes must have flat soles.
Tryout Signups: You MUST be signed up for tryouts (includes returning cheerleaders). There is no charge for tryout signups. You can use this link or scroll to the bottom and use the red button. https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/302429
Varsity Requirements: In order to be eligible to try out for Varsity, the athlete must have the following:
- Hold bridge
- Kick up to handstand
- Clean cartwheel
- Dance with coordination
- Sharp motions
- Ability to lead the crowd
- High energy
- Willing to participate in summer conditioning/practices
- Toe touch to counts
- Good attitude
- Be coachable
- Prior dance/cheer experience not required but is recommended
- Willing to learn 45+ cheers from videos over the summer if accepted on the team
If the above skills/requirements are not met (and based on age) the athlete may be considered for the JV squad. A varsity cheerleader can be as young as 7th grade with advanced skills.
JV Tryout Requirements:
- Must be able to perform dances and cheers with rhythm and coordination
- Attempt a toe touch to counts
- Willing to try different stunt positions
- Energetic and able to lead a crowd
- Must have a good attitude
- Be coachable
- No prior experience necessary
- Willing to learn 45+ cheers from videos over the summer if accepted on the team
A JV cheerleader can be up to 11th grade.
SEASON INFORMATION
VARSITY CHEERLEADING
Our Varsity squad will put in some hard work towards learning new dance, cheer, stunting skills and techniques to keep taking this program to the next level!
Summer Practices: May 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25 - 3:00-5:30pm @ Grace Taylors (2701 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC)
Season Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-6:00pm @ Grace Church Taylors (2701 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC)
Cheer Camp: May 31-June 3 - UCA Camp @ Auburn University. Cost is $500 (includes camp clothes, which is used as practice wear during the season). Fundraising has been and will be discussed in our required meetings.
Uniforms: New athletes will be expected to purchase uniforms. Returning athletes will need to purchase new poms and bow.
- Uniforms for New Cheerleaders - $263
- Bow/Poms for Returning Cheerleaders - $30
Registration Cost:
- $150 - Football Season
- $75 - Additional for Basketball Season
JV CHEERLEADING
Our JV squad will work on basic fundamentals and techniques of cheerleading throughout the season. This will include motions, dance, stunting, jumps, cheers, flexibility, and ability to lead the crowd.
Season Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-6:00pm @ Grace Church Taylors (2701 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC)
Cheer Camp: August 2-August 3 - 10:00am-4:00pm @ Aldersgate UMC (7 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC). Cost is $125 (includes camp clothes, which is used as practice wear during the season).
Uniforms: New athletes will be expected to purchase uniforms. Returning athletes will need to purchase new poms and bow.
- Uniforms for New Cheerleaders - $130
- Bow/Poms for Returning Cheerleaders - $30
Registration Cost:
- $150 - Football Season
- $75 - Additional for Basketball Season
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