Spirit Squad Tryout Information
Spring Tryout Out Dates:
March 29th - 3:00pm - Phillips
Recreation Center
The CMU Spirit Squad will consist of the collaboration of FOUR
entities: A coed cheerleading squad, an all-girl cheerleading squad, a
dance team and our mascot. Each entity will be composed of 15-20
participants, making a total of 45-60 individuals (men & women) on the
Spirit Squad. Positions are going quickly, so call us today!!
Scholarships are available!!
Remember - you can also send in a video or set up an individual tryout.
For more information, please call Spirit Squad Coach - Jessica Cook at
660-248-6243
Campus Tryout
If you are interested in joining the CMU
Spirit Squad and cannot make it to a scheduled tryout, you may contact
Jessica Cook, Spirit Squad Coordinator, to schedule an
individual tryout. While you are at CMU, you will have the opportunity
to tour campus, meet with the Admissions office, meet with Financial
Aid, and visit with a Faculty member in your area of interest. Be
prepared to perform the requirements listed below. (You will be provided
with a CD/tape player to use with your own material.)
Video Tryout
We highly recommend that you tryout on-campus, however if coming to CMU
may be a problem, you may also tryout via videotape. You will be
required to perform the same requirements as a Campus Tryout. Please
begin the video by stating your name, your hometown and high school, and
your cheer/dance experience. You will be then required to perform the
requirements listed below. Once we receive and review your video, you
should hear back from the staff within a week.
DANCE TEAM
Technical Skills - Single turn, double turn, leaps & jumps
Short dance - under 1 min. 30 secs.
CHEERLEADING SQUAD
Technical Skills— toe touch, 2 advanced jumps [pike, front hurdler,
double nine, etc.],
Original Material— 2 chants, a short dance, and stunting
Tumbling— Currently, tumbling is not a requirement, but if you can
tumble, please include those skills as well!
NOTE: Please perform whichever advanced jumps and stunt(s) you feel best
showcase your ability. You may want to consult with your current
cheerleading coach to decide which jumps/stunts are best. Before
stunting, please indicate your position (base/flyer/back) and what stunt
you are performing. Make sure the camera is positioned so that the main
focus of the stunt is on you. We want to see the entire stunt, but we
really want to know what you can do! Make sure we can see you clearly!
