Medical
All tryout participants MUST have the following documentation in order to try out.

• Documentation, from a physician, of a physical examination within six (6) months prior to tryouts that clears the participant for participation in intercollegiate athletics, AND;
• Documentation of sickle cell trait status. Tests are typically completed at birth (see pediatrician for results). You can also get the test from your current doctor or the University Health Center (keep in mind that results can take up to 10 days to obtain and you must have the results to tryout), AND;
• Have proof of valid personal/primary health insurance that provides coverage for intercollegiate athletic participation.

Minimum Skill Requirements
Tryout participants are evaluated on all aspects of cheerleading to include cheer"leading" ability, physical fitness, gymnastics, stunt position, stunt ability, attitude, and performance ability. The minimum gymnastics requirements are as follows:

Female Bases and Back-spots
A standing tuck is required for all female bases/backs. Round-off backhanding full twisting layouts are encouraged for the running tumbling section, but are not a requirement for trying out.

Female Flyers
At standing back-handspring is the minimum gymnastics requirement for all female flyers to try out. Advanced/elite standing and running tumbling passes are recommended, but are not required for petite flyers with elite flying skills.

Males
No tumbling experience is required for males, but encouraged. We are willing to teach athletic guys who are willing to learn.

Tryout Eligibility
Tryouts are open to incoming and current University of Maryland undergraduate and graduate students. High school seniors who are not accepted until the spring semester of their freshman year are permitted to try out as long as they are planning to participate in the "Freshman Connection" program for the upcoming fall semester. You do not have to know your acceptance status in order to tryout.

Tryout Date
May 4-5, 2013 (optional clinic, May 3)

Tryout Location
Saturday Location:
University of Maryland
Comcast Center Pavilion Gym (located on the ground level)
Terrapin Trail
College Park, MD 20742

Sunday Location (and Friday optional clinic location):
Health and Human Performance Building, School of Public Health

Directions
For directions to the Comcast Center at the University of Maryland, click here.

For directions to the Health and Human Performance Building, click here.

Parking
Comcast Center Pavilion Gym
The closest parking lot to the Pavilion Gym is lot 4b. Parking is free without a permit after 4:00pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. Enter the Comcast Center on the ground level and the Pavilion Gym is the first door on the left side.

Health and Human Performance Building, School of Public Health
Metered parking is available right outside of the entrance to the gym. Metered parking is free on Sundays.

Tryout Attire/Appearance
Participants should look their best!

Female Participants

• All female participants are expected to wear a sports bra and cheer shorts or fitted spandex shorts. Hair should be styled and worn all the way down or half-up, half-down.
• Participants can feel free to pick a style (curly or straight) that best suits them.
• Female participants should wear performance style make-up (foundation, powder, blush, eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, etc.) Avoid all-star style glitter and metallic make-up. Make-up should be natural colors applied heavily with red lipstick.
• All tattoos should be fully covered.
• All jewelry must be removed (covering piercings with tape is not acceptable).
• All finger nails should be short and safe.

Male Participants

• Male participants should be well groomed and wear a t-shirt and athletic shorts.