UNI Cheer Tryouts Set For March 28

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The 2020 UNI cheer tryouts are set for March 28th in the West Gym, beginning at 10:00am.

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

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

Fri., March 27th:
Optional practice from 6:30-8:00pm in West Gym

Sat., March 28th:
10:00 am - Meet in West Gym
10:05 am - Review day schedule
10:10 am - Review Fightsong and Cheer
10:30 am - First Round Cuts (evaluation on fightsong, cheer, tumbling)
2:00 pm - Stunting Warm-Ups & Open Gym
3:30 pm - Final Cuts
4:00 pm - Mandatory Meeting for 2020-2021 UNI Cheer Squad

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.
You can expect to be evaluated on the following: UNI Fight Song, One Cheer, Standing Tumbling, Running Tumbling, and Stunting. The scoresheet will be provided to all athletes prior to tryout date. Please note, you will also be evaluated on your overall appearance which includes: game day readiness, attitude, willingness to learn, etc.

Video Tryout Submissions:
It is LARGELY in your best interest to attend tryouts in person. If you are unable to make the tryout or a portion of the tryout, please contact Coach Lindsey Leonard at lindsey.leonard@uni.edu no later than March 14th.

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