FAQ page:

 Q: What are the requirements for becoming an RU cheerleader? 

A: Please check out the Required Skills page.  Also check out the Try-out Info page to learn about try-outs at RU!

Q: What kind of squads does RU have? Is there a JV squad?

A: The Radford University Cheer Program has one team of 30-40 members.  This team of 30-40 is split into two smaller squads - the Small Co-Ed squad and the All-Girl squad.   All home  games are split evenly with each squad cheering approximately half. 

Q: Do RU cheerleaders travel?

A: YES!  Squad members travel to tournament games  for both men's and women's teams.  Both team will also travel to competition.

Q: Does RU have a competitive cheer team?

A: YES!  The both Co-Ed and All-Girl also compete. The team competes at NCA nationals in Daytona Beach.

Q:  What if I can’t make the tryout date?

A: Video or DVD submissions are acceptable, but the coach must receive tapes/DVDs before the try-out date.   Videos must be submitted in the format described on the try-out information page.

            **APRIL try-outs: Video/DVD MUST be accompanied by two letters of recommendation. (see try-out info page). 

**Aug/Sept try-outs: Video submissions are only applicable for first cuts – the cheerleader must practice for two weeks to be eligible for final cuts.

Q: Are freshmen eligible to try-out? 

A: YES! Freshmen are welcome to come to either the April or Aug/Sept try-outs.  If the cheerleader is interested in the April try-outs, but unable to travel to RU, they may submit a Video.  (Please see information about video try-outs on the try-out information page.) 

Q: What is the practice schedule?

A:  The finalized practice schedule will be set by the coach after the basketball game schedules are released, All practices (and games) are in the evenings or weekends, so please make every attempt NOT to sign up for night classes  (after 6pm).  

The team practices 3 times a week for 2.5 to 3 hours per practice.  In addition they attend a one hour tumbling practice each week.

NOTE – In addition to the practice schedule ALL cheerleaders are required to complete study hours (set by academics) until the end of their portion of the season. 

Q: What are the required study hours?

A: All freshmen will meet a set number of study hours.  Every semester following the first semester of the freshman year, the number of hours will be based on the student’s GPA.  The lower the GPA, the more study hours will be required.  Cheerleaders at RU are student athletes…the STUDENT part comes first!

Q: If I make the team in April do I have to attend camp?

A: YES! All cheerleaders selected to the team in April must attend summer camp.  Cheerleaders must also pay for their attendance at summer camp.  Costs are normally around $250.    RU attends NCA summer camp at University of Louisville.  The camp is normally the first week on August.

*NOTE:  If you have a question that is not addressed above, please send it to the coaching staff by e-mail at rucheer@radford.edu.