Workdays & Try-outs
Workdays:
Workdays will be an open process free to any candidates attending. Any ladies coming to workout for a workday will need to bring proof of medical insurance and have a completed waiver of liability. The waiver can be found under our forms link online. Attire for any workday should include sports bra and biker shorts or fitting t-shirt and shorts with appropriate shoes.
Spring 2010 Workdays:
January 30 1-4 pm Co -ed Only
February 13 1-4 pm Co-ed & All-girl
February 27 1-4 pm Co-ed & All-girl
March 6 1-4 pm Co-ed Only
March 20 1-4 pm Co-ed & All-girl
March 27 1-4 pm Co-ed & All-girl
April 17 1-4 pm Co-ed & All-girl
Try-Outs:
Try-outs will occur in late April. Try-Outs are an open process and require the following:
- Completed recruit questionnaire (available online)
- Completed waiver of liability form (available online)
- Proof of primary medical insurance
- $20 Application fee (Checks made out to SHSU)
- Proof of enrollment/admittance to Sam Houston State (current students must have a 2.0 GPA)
The above information should be turned in prior to try-outs to the Spirit Programs Office. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility please contact the Spirit Programs Office.
TRY-OUT DATES SPRING 2010:
*April 23 6pm to 10pm
April 24 10am to until tryouts are done
Practice April 25 10am
*Both days are mandatory
Common Try-Out Questions:
What is the Try-out Process like?
On the first evening, candidates will come in and demonstrate their standing and running tumbling abilities. At this point a cut will be made. After the first cut, candidates will stunt and be taught the try-out material. If needed, an additional cut will be made after this portion of try-outs. On the final day candidates will demonstrate the material and stunt. A final cut will be posted immediately following the conclusion of the second day.
Can I Try-out for both squads?
Yes. However, in the process of try-outs you may be moved from one group to the other at the discretion of the staff.
What do I need to wear?
All applicants need to be in Sports bra and spandex or fitting shorts and top.
What are the preferred skills?
Tumbling (required):
Back handspring
Running- Roundoff series back handspring
Tumbling (preferred):
Standing back tuck
Back handspring back tuck
Roundoff back handspring back tuck
Stunt:
Lib
Stretch full down
Cheer:
Ability to lead crowd
Sharpness and placement of motions
Voice
When do we find out who made the squad?
A final list will be posted upon conclusion of try-outs indicating which candidates made the team.
Application Standards for Try-outs
New students must be admitted to Sam Houston State University for the fall semester in order to try-out. Sam Houston State University students must have a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and be in good standing with the University. All students not accepted or accepted on probation to the university must first speak with the Advisor and Coach to determine eligibility for try-outs.
A completed application form, questionnaire, current transcript, picture, and proof of medical insurance must be turned in with a twenty-dollar application fee two days prior to try-outs. (Do not have pictures made especially for this application packet.)
Please contact the Spirit Programs office for questions regarding your try-out status at 936-294-4239.
What accommodations are available?
| Best Western 613 I-45 N (936) 295-9151 (800) 528-1234 |
Econo Lodge 1501 I-45 N (936) 295-6401 (800) 55E-CONO |
| Holiday Inn Express 201 West Hill Park Circle (936) 293-8800 (800) HOL-IDAY |
Sam Houston Inn 3296 I-45 S (936) 295-9151 (800) 491-0447 |
| Gateway Inn & Suites 3211 I-45 S (936) 295-7595 |
University Hotel Avenue H at 16th Street (936) 291-2151 |
| La Quinta Inn 1407 I-45 N (936) 295-6554 (800) 531-5900 |
Motel 6 1607 I - 45 (936) 291-6927 (800) 466-8356 |
For More Information Contact:
Spirit Programs Office:
Phone number... (936) 294-4239
Fax number...... (936) 294-3652
Email address.... Slo_spirit@shsu.edu (ATTN: Cheer)
Mailing and Physical Address:
Sam Houston State University
Spirit Programs
P.O. Box 2507
Huntsville , TX 77341-2507
Sam Houston State University
Spirit Programs
1802 Avenue I
Lowman Student Center , Suite 328
Huntsville , TX 77340
Thank you for your interest in the Sam Houston State University cheer programs!