In Person Tryouts:

We are happy to announce we will be returning to In Person Tryouts this Spring! If you are interested in being a member of the 2024-25 team, we will see you in April!

Register here:
https://gforms.app/p/1H5kKKF

Please read and sign the following documents and bring with you to either a college Prep Clinic or Tryouts.

Team Rules and Waiver
Medical History Form


Important Information:
In Person tryouts will be used to select our 2024-25 Cheer Team. Video applicants will only be considered if all positions are not filled at tryouts. 

Cost: $25 in cash or check (made out to EMU Cheer) *waived for current members
Dates: April 20-21, 2024
Time: TBD
Location: George Gervin GameAbove Center Main Arena
799 N Hewitt Rd
Ypsilanti, MI


College Prep Clinics: February 18 and March 3

REGISTER HERE

LOCATIONS:
February 18- 
Warner Gym Gymnastics Room; 100 W Circle Dr Ypsilanti, MI
March 3-
George Gervin GameAbove Center; 799 N Hewitt Rd Ypsilanti, MI 
COST:
$35 for one clinic or $60 for both, to be paid at the door in cash, check (made out to EMU Cheer) or Venmo
ATTIRE:
Practice wear in school colors (green, white, black or gray), cheer shoes, and no jewelry or nails.
DETAILS:
You will receive further information including parking via email closer to clinic date. 

Financial Obligation:
Athletes are responsible for the cost of NCA Camp located in Port Huron, MI August, 2024: 
May 1- $50 deposit due
June 1- $100 payment due
July 1- $200 final payment due

If you are chosen to compete at NCA Nationals, you are responsible (with the help of the coach and team) to raise the money required to travel.

Who we are looking for:
Female athletes with a cheer background that are talented, versatile, and hard workers!
Males who have a strong, athletic background and are looking to be included in a team atmosphere and are ready to work!
WE NEED GAME DAY CHEERLEADERS! 90% of what we do is game day related! So we need cheerleaders who are energetic, friendly, and outgoing to lead our crowds and make a lasting impression! 

Required Dates:
The following dates are required of all those who make the team for fundraising and performance purposes. If you are not available for these dates please notify Coach Spilski as soon as possible.
All academic breaks including: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break (we cheer at home basketball games, you get actual holidays off)
NCA Camp in Port Huron, MI and a week of practice beforehand: August 1-8, 2023
Various other fundraisers and appearances

What we are looking for:
Female Requirements
Tumbling:
-Toetouch handspring or tuck (highly preferred)
-Handspring tuck or multiple handsprings to a tuck (highly preferred)
-Running pass ending in a layout
*All tumbling is expected on the basketball court during season.*

Flyer Flexibility:
-Left and right stretches and arabesques
-Left scorpion and scale (preferred)
-Left bow and arrow (highly preferred)

Male Requirements
Tumbling:
-Standing tuck or handspring (preferred)

Can you do the following stunts?

All Girl Stunt Sequences:
Option 1- Quick toss to cupie, tap liberty, press to arabesque or heel stretch, coed style pop down
Option 2- Switch up to liberty, press to arabesque or heel stretch, full down (bonus for double down)
Option 3- Full up to extension, tap switch up to heel stretch, full down (bonus for double down)

CoEd Stunt Sequences:
Option 1- Toss or step into chair, to hands, pop off front
Option 2- Walk into hands or toss hands, press extension, pop off front
Option 3- Toss hands, press extension, pump to liberty/stretch/besque, pop off front

Please email Coach Mary Spilski at [email protected] with any questions!

Video Guidelines: 
All safety rules and regulations must be followed in the skills demonstrated in the video.
The video may consist of a montage of different clips from different dates and locations, but must all be from the current academic year.
Tumbling that requires a spotter will be scored half.
Show your best self! This may be the only opportunity we have to know who you are and what potential you have. Include more than you need to if you can.
ALL paperwork and video (link to YouTube) must be received by the date of tryouts. You will get an email confirmation that we have all of your stuff.
The following sections/skills must be included in your video:

Tumbling:
-Standing back tuck (standing back handspring if you don't have a tuck) (If you are close to your tuck, please show this as well)
-Toetouch handspring or tuck (highly preferred)
-Handspring tuck or multiple handsprings to a tuck (highly preferred)
-One running pass will to be scored, please make this your highest pass 

Stunting:
Please include one or more (if you are trying out for multiple positions) of the sequences listed above.
You must be visible in the stunt group and denote who you are before the stunt begins.
Males- please include a coed portion as well as any other position you have experience in.

Flexibility/Jumps:
Flyers- include a demonstration of the above listed body positions.
Everyone must include on toe touch and one jump of your choice.

Crowd Appeal/Cheer/Dance:
One chant or cheer that include a jump and a tumbling skill
A dance to music that is at least 4-8 counts long.

Female Appearance:
-Game day hair (half up curled/straight) and make-up at clinics and tryouts
-Black sports bra or fitted tank with black spandex shorts and cheer shoes
-No piercings or jewelry allowed (including spacers)

Male Appearance:
-Eastern Michigan or plain black T-shirt with black athletic shorts and shoes
-No piercings or jewelry allowed