Tryout Dates:

April 6th 2009: 3:00-7:00pm Tryout registration and workshops @ The Huntsman Center.

April 7th 2009: 3:00-7:00pm Tryout workshops and first cuts.

April 8th 2009: 3:00-7:00pm Final cuts - applicants will perform learned material to panel of judges. Team selection will be announced.

    • Incoming freshman are encouraged to tryout. Proof of acceptance to the University of Utah is required at tryouts by April 2009.
    • The level of competition at tryouts is high, especially for women. It is very important that you work out on a regular basis and are practicing the basics of cheer and dance.
    • Tumbling has become a standard in the cheerleading community and the University of Utah is no exception. It is suggested that applicants trying out should find a local gymnastics or cheerleading gym to further their tumbling skills.
    • If an applicant is selected for the team, Team members must keep their skills at the level of the rest of the squad.
    • Please be aware before trying out that all team members may have to cheer games over Thanksgiving, Christmas Holiday Brake and Spring Brake. Due to the fact that we may go to a bowl game and there are basketball games scheduled during these times.

Tryout fee is $25.00 per person. Checks must be made out to the University of Utah Cheer and paid upon checking in. Fill out application prior to tryouts get them at web.utah.edu/cheer

Video Tryouts:

Applicants not able to be present for tryouts may send a video for tryouts. Videos must contain the specific requirements listed below. All videos must be mailed to the above address and received no latter than April 1, 2009. Please make sure to send the tryouts application and $25.00 application fee with video.

Requirements:

Female Applicants:

    1. Standing back tuck

    2. Round off-back handspring back tuck

    3. Toss heel-stretch

    4. Optional stunt of your choice

Male Applicants:

    1. Standing back tuck (will work with those that show superior stunting ability)

    2. Toss cupie

    3. Optional stunt of your choice

    4. Any optional tumbling skill

Academic:

    1. Must be enrolled full time at the University of Utah (12 credits per semester)

    2. Maintain a GPA of 2.0

    3. Eligibility is limited to 4 years

Send applications to:

Lori K. Rupp

University of Utah Athletic Department

1825 E. South Campus Dr. Front

Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0900

Phone: (801) 585-1797

e-mail: lkr@sisna.com

Fax: (801) 944-9612

 

Tryout Registration Form:

  • Please click on the links below and fill out both forms below and mail to Lori Rupp at the University of Utah Athletic Department, 1825 E. South Campus Dr. Front, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112- 0900 or  Fax to: (801) 944-9612

Tryout Application Form

Insurance Form