The requirements for the squad are based on the talent pool that shows up for try-outs!

   Please remember that although the coaches will be looking for the requirements below, the talent pool that shows up determines the level of skill necessary to make the team!

In addition to the technical aspects of cheerleading, the coaches will be paying special attention to the following criteria:

-A great attitude and work ethic

-Internal & contagious spirit

-Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others

All Cheerleaders MUST have:

-Strong Motion Technique

-Good height and technique in jumps (Toe Touch, pike and double toe)

Stunting:

Bases & Back Spots:

-Strong technical knowledge of position

-Properly executed technique

Flyers:

-Liberty

-Heel stretch

-Scorpion

-Scale

-full or double twist cradle from all stunts

Partner Stunting:
Chair
Toss hands
Extension
Proper stunting technique
Advance skills (Walk-ins, Libs, QP’s, etc.)

RU's cheer team competes in the small co-ed division, so both all-girl and co-ed stunts will be evaluated.

Skills coaches are watching for:

Tumbling:

-Standing Back Handspring*

-Round Off Back Handspring*

-Standing Back Tuck

-Round Off Back Handspring Back Tuck

-Specialty Tumbling (Aerials, Front Handsprings, Arabians, etc)

*To be considered for spring (April) try-outs, females need to be able to perform the indicated skills. 

Males do not have to tumble, but must show stunting skill.