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Upcoming Clinics
College Prep Clinic - S
aturday, January 14, 2012 **NEW DATE**

College Prep Clinic - Sunday, January 29, 2012

Cheerleading and Stunt Clinic - Sunday, February 26, 2012

Optional Tryout Clinic/College Prep Clinic - Friday, May 4, 2011
(open to high school students and college students)

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Perform at the MD vs. Georgia Tech Men's Basketball game!

College Prep Clinic - Saturday, January 14, 2012 

    DATE: Saturday, January 14, 2012

    TIME: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
     

    LOCATION: Auxiliary Gym (Pavilion), located on the lower level of the Comcast Center Arena

    FEE: $30.00
     

    DESCRIPTION: Learn what’s it’s like to tryout for college cheerleading!  This clinic is incredibly beneficial to anyone that wants to tryout for the University of Maryland Cheerleading team or another college or university this year or upcoming years. Open to individuals, teams and stunt groups!

    ATTIRE: Participants should wear comfortable work-out style clothing and cheerleading shoes or sneakers for the clinic. 

    REGISTRATION PROCESS:

      Step #1:  Click here to register online and pay a non-refundable deposit of $10.00 with a credit card.  Please read all information BEFORE submitting your registration as refunds will not be provided.  All participants MUST have health insurance in order to participate in the clinic- no exceptions.

      Step #2: Download, print, complete, and sign the CLINIC WAIVER and the EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM. 

      Step #3: Bring both forms and remaining $20.00 cash payment to the clinic.  Check-in will begin 15 minutes before the clinic start time. 
       

    DIRECTIONS: For directions to the Comcast Center, please visit: http://umterps.cstv.com/travel/comcast-directions.html

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

    SAMPLE SCHEDULE: 

3:15 pm – 3:30 pm

REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN:  It is recommended that participants should pre-register online before showing up to the clinic.  Participants should bring the completed CLINIC WAIVER and the EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM signed by a parent or guardian.  Participants should bring the remainder of the clinic fee ($20.00 cash) at check-in. 

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm

WARM-UP/STRETCH & JUMP INSTRUCTION:  Participants will participate in a group stretch and receive proper jump technique instruction.  Current Maryland cheerleaders will demo the triple jump sequence for used for the 2012-2013 Spirit squad tryouts.

3:45 pm – 4:05 pm

DANCE SESSION: Participants will learn a fun and challenging dance.  Learning this dance will be especially beneficial for those participants trying out for the 2012-2013 Spirit Squad as it will be the official dance scored at tryouts. 

4:05 pm – 4:30 pm

FIGHT SONG & CHEER: Participants will learn the University of Maryland fight song motions/routine and a crowd leading cheer.  Learning this routine and cheer will be especially beneficial for those participants trying out for the 2012-2013 Spirit Squad as it will be scored at tryouts.  Participants that are interested in trying out are permitted to video tape the fight song and cheer.

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

STUNT CLASS: Participants will be paired up in stunt groups and learn proper technique for stunt loads, body positions, dismounts and transitions.  Stunt difficulty will be adjusted according to the ability level of participants.  Primary stunt instruction will be all-girl (group stunting).  Co-ed stunt instruction available for registered males and females will be upon request.  Please note: Participants are only guaranteed to perform in their desired stunt position and stunt difficulty level if they come with their own stunt group or co-ed partner.  For example, for the safety of the participants, flyers will be assigned to a group based on the size and skill level of the participants available.  If bases of adequate size are not available, the participant is not guaranteed to fly during the clinic; they may be taught to base.  Participants are encouraged to register with a stunt group or partner for optimal safety and success.

5:30 pm – 5:45 pm

CONTINUED STUNT INSTRUCTION / OPTIONAL GYMNASTICS EVALUATION: For those participants that are trying out in the spring, the Maryland coaching staff will watch and evaluate standing and running tumbling with respect to tryout expectations.  This section is completely optional.

5:45 pm – 6:00 pm

TRYOUT DEMO Q&A: Current Maryland Cheerleaders will demonstration a sample tryout group and will demo each element (jump, tumbling, dance, fight song, cheer gymnastics and stunt).  The coaching staff and current cheerleaders will then answer any questions about college cheerleading that participants may have. 

 

College Prep Clinic - Sunday, January 29, 2012

    DATE: Sunday, January 29, 2012

    TIME: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
     

    LOCATION: Auxiliary Gym (Pavilion), located on the lower level of the Comcast Center Arena

    FEE: $30.00
     

    DESCRIPTION: Learn what’s it’s like to tryout for college cheerleading!  This clinic is incredibly beneficial to anyone that wants to tryout for the University of Maryland Cheerleading team or another college or university this year or upcoming years. Open to individuals, teams and stunt groups!

    ATTIRE: Participants should wear comfortable work-out style clothing and cheerleading shoes or sneakers for the clinic. 

    REGISTRATION PROCESS:

      Step #1:  Click here to register online and pay a non-refundable deposit of $10.00 with a credit card.  Please read all information BEFORE submitting your registration as refunds will not be provided.  All participants MUST have health insurance in order to participate in the clinic- no exceptions.

      Step #2: Download, print, complete, and sign the CLINIC WAIVER and the EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM. 

      Step #3: Bring both forms and remaining $20.00 cash payment to the clinic.  Check-in will begin 15 minutes before the clinic start time. 
       

    DIRECTIONS: For directions to the Comcast Center, please visit: http://umterps.cstv.com/travel/comcast-directions.html

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

    SAMPLE SCHEDULE: 

    4:15 pm – 4:30 pm

    REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN:  It is recommended that participants should pre-register online before showing up to the clinic.  Participants should bring the completed CLINIC WAIVER and the EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM signed by a parent or guardian.  Participants should bring the remainder of the clinic fee ($20.00 cash) at check-in. 

    4:30 pm – 4:45 pm

    WARM-UP/STRETCH & JUMP INSTRUCTION:  Participants will participate in a group stretch and receive proper jump technique instruction.  Current Maryland cheerleaders will demo the triple jump sequence for used for the 2012-2013 Spirit squad tryouts.

    4:45 pm – 5:05 pm

    DANCE SESSION: Participants will learn a fun and challenging dance.  Learning this dance will be especially beneficial for those participants trying out for the 2012-2013 Spirit Squad as it will be the official dance scored at tryouts. 

    5:05 pm – 5:30 pm

    FIGHT SONG & CHEER: Participants will learn the University of Maryland fight song motions/routine and a crowd leading cheer.  Learning this routine and cheer will be especially beneficial for those participants trying out for the 2012-2013 Spirit Squad as it will be scored at tryouts.  Participants that are interested in trying out are permitted to video tape the fight song and cheer.

    5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

    STUNT CLASS: Participants will be paired up in stunt groups and learn proper technique for stunt loads, body positions, dismounts and transitions.  Stunt difficulty will be adjusted according to the ability level of participants.  Primary stunt instruction will be all-girl (group stunting).  Co-ed stunt instruction available for registered males and females will be upon request.  Please note: Participants are only guaranteed to perform in their desired stunt position and stunt difficulty level if they come with their own stunt group or co-ed partner.  For example, for the safety of the participants, flyers will be assigned to a group based on the size and skill level of the participants available.  If bases of adequate size are not available, the participant is not guaranteed to fly during the clinic; they may be taught to base.  Participants are encouraged to register with a stunt group or partner for optimal safety and success.

    6:30 pm – 6:45 pm

    CONTINUED STUNT INSTRUCTION / OPTIONAL GYMNASTICS EVALUATION: For those participants that are trying out in the spring, the Maryland coaching staff will watch and evaluate standing and running tumbling with respect to tryout expectations.  This section is completely optional.

    6:45 pm – 7:00 pm

    TRYOUT DEMO Q&A: Current Maryland Cheerleaders will demonstration a sample tryout group and will demo each element (jump, tumbling, dance, fight song, cheer gymnastics and stunt).  The coaching staff and current cheerleaders will then answer any questions about college cheerleading that participants may have. 

     

Cheerleading and Stunt Clinic - Sunday, February 26, 2012

    DATE: Sunday, February 26, 2012

    TIME: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
     

    LOCATION: Auxiliary Gym (Pavilion), located on the lower level of the Comcast Center Arena

    FEE: $25.00
     

    DESCRIPTION: Learn a jumps, dancing and stunting!  Open to all age groups.  See sample schedule below for details.  Meet the University of Maryland Cheerleaders and coaching staff.

    ATTIRE: Participants should wear comfortable work-out style clothing and cheerleading shoes or sneakers for the clinic. 

    REGISTRATION PROCESS:

      Step #1:  Click here to register online and pay a non-refundable deposit of $5.00 with a credit card.  Please read all information BEFORE submitting your registration as refunds will not be provided.  All participants MUST have health insurance in order to participate in the clinic- no exceptions.

      Step #2: Download, print, complete, and sign the CLINIC WAIVER and the EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM. 

      Step #3: Bring both forms and remaining $20.00 cash payment to the clinic.  Check-in will begin 15 minutes before the clinic start time. 
       

    DIRECTIONS: For directions to the Comcast Center, please visit: http://umterps.cstv.com/travel/comcast-directions.html

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

    SAMPLE SCHEDULE: 

    4:15 pm – 4:30 pm

    REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN:  It is recommended that participants should pre-register online before showing up to the clinic.  Participants should bring the completed CLINIC WAIVER and the EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM signed by a parent or guardian.  Participants should bring the remainder of the clinic fee ($20.00 cash) at check-in. 

    4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

    WARM-UP/STRETCH, JUMPS, MOTION INSTRUCTION:  Participants will participate in a group stretch and receive proper jump technique and motion instruction. 

    5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

    DANCE SESSION: Participants will learn a fun and challenging dance. 

    5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

    STUNT CLASS: Participants will be paired up in stunt groups and learn proper technique for stunt loads, body positions, dismounts and transitions.  Stunt difficulty will be adjusted according to the ability level of participants.  Primary stunt instruction will be all-girl (group stunting).  Co-ed stunt instruction available for registered males and females will be upon request.  Please note: Participants are only guaranteed to perform in their desired stunt position and stunt difficulty level if they come with their own stunt group or co-ed partner.  For example, for the safety of the participants, flyers will be assigned to a group based on the size and skill level of the participants available.  If bases of adequate size are not available, the participant is not guaranteed to fly during the clinic; they may be taught to base.  Participants are encouraged to register with a stunt group or partner for optimal safety and success.

 

Optional Tryout Clinic/College Prep Clinic - Friday, May 4, 2012
(open to high school students and college students)

    DATE: Friday, May 4, 2012

    TIME: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
     

    LOCATION: Auxiliary Gym (Pavilion), located on the lower level of the Comcast Center Arena

    FEE: $20.00
     

    DESCRIPTION: Did you miss the college prep clinics in earlier in the school year??  If so, here is another chance to learn what’s it’s like to tryout for college cheerleading!  This clinic is open to participants 9th grade and above, as well as current UMD student and potential transfer students.  This clinic is incredibly beneficial to anyone that wants to tryout for the University of Maryland Spirit Squad or another college or university this year or upcoming years. Open to individuals, teams and stunt groups! This clinic takes place the evening before the official 2012-2013 tryouts.  The clinic is a OPTIONAL for tryout participants.

    ATTIRE: Participants should wear comfortable work-out style clothing and cheerleading shoes or sneakers for the clinic. 

    REGISTRATION PROCESS:

      Step #1:  Click here to register online and pay a non-refundable deposit of $10.00 with a credit card.  Please read all information BEFORE submitting your registration as refunds will not be provided.  All participants MUST have health insurance in order to participate in the clinic- no exceptions.

      Step #2: Download, print, complete, and sign the CLINIC WAIVER and the EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM. 

      Step #3: Bring both forms and remaining $10.00 cash payment to the clinic.  Check-in will begin 15 minutes before the clinic start time. 
       

    DIRECTIONS: For directions to the Comcast Center, please visit: http://umterps.cstv.com/travel/comcast-directions.html

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

    SAMPLE SCHEDULE: 

    6:45 pm – 7:00 pm

    REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN:  It is recommended that participants should pre-register online before showing up to the clinic.  Participants should bring the completed CLINIC WAIVER and the EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM signed by a parent or guardian.  Participants should bring the remainder of the clinic fee ($10.00 cash) at check-in. 

    7:00 pm – 7:15 pm

    WARM-UP/STRETCH & JUMP INSTRUCTION:  Participants will participate in a group stretch and receive proper jump technique instruction.  Current Maryland cheerleaders will demo the triple jump sequence for used for the 2012-2013 Spirit squad tryouts.

    7:15 pm – 7:35 pm

    DANCE SESSION: Participants will learn a fun and challenging dance.  Learning this dance will be especially beneficial for those participants trying out for the 2012-2013 Spirit Squad as it will be the official dance scored at tryouts. 

    7:35 pm – 8:00 pm

    FIGHT SONG & CHEER: Participants will learn the University of Maryland fight song motions/routine and a crowd leading cheer.  Learning this routine and cheer will be especially beneficial for those participants trying out for the 2012-2013 Spirit Squad as it will be scored at tryouts.  Participants that are interested in trying out are permitted to video tape the fight song and cheer.

    8:00 pm – 8:45 pm

    STUNT CLASS: Participants will be paired up in stunt groups and learn proper technique for stunt loads, body positions, dismounts and transitions.  Stunt difficulty will be adjusted according to the ability level of participants.  Primary stunt instruction will be all-girl (group stunting).  Co-ed stunt instruction available for registered males and females will be upon request.  Please note: Participants are only guaranteed to perform in their desired stunt position and stunt difficulty level if they come with their own stunt group or co-ed partner.  For example, for the safety of the participants, flyers will be assigned to a group based on the size and skill level of the participants available.  If bases of adequate size are not available, the participant is not guaranteed to fly during the clinic; they may be taught to base.  Participants are encouraged to register with a stunt group or partner for optimal safety and success.

    8:45 pm – 9:00 pm

    TRYOUT DEMO Q&A: Current Maryland Cheerleaders will demonstration a sample tryout group and will demo each element (jump, tumbling, dance, fight song, cheer gymnastics and stunt).  The coaching staff and current cheerleaders will then answer any questions about college cheerleading that participants may have.