UNI Cheer Tryouts - April 28-29

The 2017 UNI cheer tryouts are set for April 28-29 in the West Gym.

Tryout Dates & Locations:
- Fri., April 28: West Gym (5:30pm-8:30pm)
- Sat., April 29: West Gym (8:30am - TBD)

*** Tryouts will conclude based on the number of applicants that we receive. The final cut will go into the evening after the lunch break. There will be a mandatory meeting to conclude after the final cut has been made.

Having Trouble Finding West Gym -- Click HERE for a link to the Campus Map

General Tryout Information:
Thank you for considering the University of Northern Iowa Cheer Program. Here you will find information on what to expect during the tryout process.

UNI Cheer Tryout Checklist:
- Tryout Information & Questionnaire
- Tryout Waiver
- Please wear UNI (Purple & Gold)/ Neutral (Black, Grey, White) Colors
- Hair must be Half-Up are Up in Full (Bows are optional)
-Natural Make-Up (Optional)
- Cheer Shoes/ Running Shoes
- Light Snack
- Water Bottle
- Bagged Lunch or Money for the lunch break on Saturday
- Learn the Fight Song Lyrics! Click HERE for link! (Optional, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

What to Expect:
The UNI Cheer Tryout is a two day long process. Down below you can find information on what to expect on each day. However, the timeline for each event will depend on how many participants show up.

Fri., April 28:
- Meet in West Gym
- Learn & Review UNI Fight Song
- Learn One Cheer
- Brief Open Gym Time (will be explained on the day of tryouts)
**There are NO cuts on the first night of tryouts.

Sat., April 29:
- Meet in West Gym
- Review Fight Song & Cheer
- First Round Cuts (First Round Cut Events TBD)
- Lunch Break
- Stunting Warm-Ups & Open Gym
-Final Cuts (Final Cut Events TBD)
-Mandatory Meeting for 2017-2018 UNI Cheer Squad

The schedules above are subject to change and are TENTATIVE. There is not an ending time for Sat., April 29, due to the tryout process. We will try to be as efficient as possible, however we do not want to rush the individuals who are participating in the tryout.

You can expect to be evaluated on the following: UNI Fight Song, One Cheer (taught on the first day of tryouts), Standing Tumbling, Running Tumbling, and Stunting. Please note, you will also be evaluated on your overall appearance which includes: game day readiness, attitude, willingness to learn, etc.

Video Tryout Submissions:
If you are unable to make the tryout or a portion of the tryout, please contact Coach Leana Place at leana.place@uni.edu

Please contact Coach Place regarding video tryouts by Wed., April 19.

If you have any questions please email Coach Leana Place (Leana.Place@uni.edu)

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