University of Maryland Cheerleading Tryouts

All tryout participants MUST have the following documentation by tryouts in order to participate.

Documentation from a physician of a physical examination within the last six (6) months that clears the participant for participation in intercollegiate athletics, AND;

Documentation of sickle cell trait status. Tests are typically obtained at birth (see pediatrician) or tests can be obtained from the University Health Center (This may take up to 10 days to receive results - do not wait!! You MUST have results in order to tryout), AND;

Have proof of valid personal /primary health insurance that provides coverage for intercollegiate athletic participation.

First and foremost, potential candidates must be responsible! Testudo supports all 27 sports and performs at many appearances throughout the year. Strong candidates must exhibit strong time management skills and he/she will be expected to work events unsupervised.

Candidates should be athletic and in good physical shape. Running and dancing in costume (in addition to lugging the very heavy costume around) Byrd Stadium and the Comcast Center in various temperatures (extreme heat, extreme cold, and rain) can be extremely exhausting.

Candidates must be FUN! (both in and out of the suit) – We look for charismatic, outgoing candidates.

Candidates must have a free schedule and must be willing to make the mascot program your TOP PRIORITY. Being Testudo is a HUGE honor and requires a lot of time, dedication and hard work. If you have several other activities (For example – work, fraternity/sorority, band, etc.) this program will not be a good fit for you.

Candidates must be available to attend summer camp in Myrtle Beach, SC with the cheerleading team August 10-12, 2012 (Friday-Sunday). Summer camp costs $400 (funds can be raised through sponsorships). Summer camp is absolutely mandatory.


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Testudo
THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE TESTUDO?
	2012-2013 TRYOUT INFORMATION For More Information, Contact: Jamie Little, JLLittle@umd.edu, 202-438-0499 Step #1: E-mail Coach Little to request a tryout application (JLLittle@umd.edu - NOTE that there are TWO L'S in the e-mail address). Complete the tryout application electronically and e-mail it back to Coach Little. You will also receive medical waivers – hang on to these and bring them with you (completed and signed) to tryouts. Step #2: Send a follow up e-mail to confirm that your application has been received. If you do not receive a response, please call Jamie Little at: 202-438-0499. Step #3: Get a physical and obtain your sickle cell test results. You MUST have physical documentation from the last 6 months and your sickle cell results in order to try out. PHYSICAL EXAM / SICKLE CELL TEST REQUIREMENT All tryout participants MUST have the following documentation by tryouts in order to participate. Documentation from a physician of a physical examination within the last six (6) months that clears the participant for participation in intercollegiate athletics, AND; Documentation of sickle cell trait status. Tests are typically obtained at birth (see pediatrician) or tests can be obtained from the University Health Center (This may take up to 10 days to receive results - do not wait!! You MUST have results in order to tryout), AND; Have proof of valid personal /primary health insurance that provides coverage for intercollegiate athletic participation. Step #4: Show up to tryouts: Saturday, May 5, 2012 2:00pm-4:00pm Comcast Center Pavilion (small gym located on the ground level) Directions to the Comcast Center: http://umterps.cstv.com/travel/comcast-directions.html Step #5: If you make the team, you need to show up to the mandatory meeting, Sunday, May 6, 2012 5:30-8:00pm at the Comcast Center. Tryout Process Tryout participants should wear comfortable work-out style clothing. Participants will be required to tryout out in the mascot suit and asked to react to game day scenarios to include dancing to music, reacting to critical plays, and interacting with fellow students and children. Tryout Results After tryouts, check www.marylandcheerleading.com for results. What skills do you need to be Testudo? First and foremost, potential candidates must be responsible! Testudo supports all 27 sports and performs at many appearances throughout the year. Strong candidates must exhibit strong time management skills and he/she will be expected to work events unsupervised. Candidates should be athletic and in good physical shape. Running and dancing in costume (in addition to lugging the very heavy costume around) Byrd Stadium and the Comcast Center in various temperatures (extreme heat, extreme cold, and rain) can be extremely exhausting. Candidates must be FUN! (both in and out of the suit) – We look for charismatic, outgoing candidates. Candidates must have a free schedule and must be willing to make the mascot program your TOP PRIORITY. Being Testudo is a HUGE honor and requires a lot of time, dedication and hard work. If you have several other activities (For example – work, fraternity/sorority, band, etc.) this program will not be a good fit for you. Candidates must be available to attend summer camp in Myrtle Beach, SC with the cheerleading team August 10-12, 2012 (Friday-Sunday). Summer camp costs $400 (funds can be raised through sponsorships). Summer camp is absolutely mandatory.