2019 Panther Cheer Tryouts Set for April 27
3/28/2019 8:23:00 PM | Cheer Squad
The 2019 UNI cheer tryouts are set for April 27th in the West Gym, beginning at 8:00am.
Having Trouble Finding West Gym -- Click HERE for a link to the Campus Map
General Tryout Information:Â
Thank you for considering the University of Northern Iowa Cheer Program. Here you will find information on what to expect during the tryout process.Â
UNI Cheer Tryout Checklist:
- Tryout QuestionnaireÂ
- Tryout Waiver Â
- Please wear UNI (Purple & Gold)/ Neutral (Black, Grey, White) ColorsÂ
- Hair must be Half-Up or Up in Full (Bows are optional)Â
- Natural Make-Up (Optional)Â
- Cheer Shoes/ Running Shoes
- Light SnackÂ
- Water BottleÂ
- Learn the Fight Song Lyrics! Click HERE for link! (Optional, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)Â
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.Â
Sat., April 27th:
8:00am - Meet in West GymÂ
8:15am - UNI Fight Song
9:00 am - Cheer
9:45am - First Round Cuts (First Round Cut Events TBD)
10:15am - Stunting Warm-Ups & Open GymÂ
12:00 pm -Final Cuts (Final Cut Events TBD)
2:00 pm -Mandatory Meeting for 2019-2020 UNI Cheer SquadÂ
The schedules above are subject to change and are TENTATIVE. Times are rough estimates, and could easily go longer. We will try to be as efficient as possible, however we do not want to rush the individuals who are participating in the tryout.
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You can expect to be evaluated on the following: UNI Fight Song, One Cheer, 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.Â
Video Tryout Submissions:
If you are unable to make the tryout or a portion of the tryout, please contact Coach Lindsey Leonard at lindsey.leonard@uni.edu.
Please contact Coach Lindsey regarding video tryouts by Wed., April 17.Â