Tryouts for the Cheerleading at SF State Team

Tryouts for 2013-14 season are April 13th, 12pm-5pm and April 14th, 9am - 5pm; each day in Gym 149. Download the tryout packet for all forms and details.

We will have a Tryout Interest meeting April 11th, 630-730pm in Gym 149 for anyone interested in trying out.  We will go over the tryout format, requirements, expectations, and allow time for Q&A.  This is highly recommended for anyone thinking of trying out.

We will hold open practices the week before tryouts for any current SF State students.  You must bring a copy of your insurance card and the tryout packet forms.  These will be April 9th 630-9pm and April 11th 730-9pm, both in Gym 149.

If you are unable to attend tryouts, you may submit a video tryout to be considered for the team.  

REQUIREMENTS

Wear a white top and dark shorts, both form-fitting so we can see body placements. Hair and makeup should be "game ready" (women: hair up, out of face with white ribbon, natural makeup; men: clean shaven). Remove all jewelry before entering the gym.

You must bring:

  • $5 tryout fee (due on Sunday)
  • Filled out Tryout Forms
  • A copy of your health insurance card (front and back)
  • A valid photo ID with your birthday
  • Proof of acceptance at SF State (Student ID or Acceptance Letter)

We will teach you any material needed for tryouts. You will be judged on the following:

  • Collegiate spirit, motions, and dance
  • Stunt technique and ability
  • Tumbling technique and ability
  • Jump technique and ability
  • Potential, attitude, and appearance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITMENT

We expect you to make cheerleading a priority, and you must be able to:

  • Attend all practices, games, and various school and community events
    • Summer Practice & Camp (dates to be confirmed at tryouts)
    • Weekly Practices: Tuesday 7pm - 10pm, and Wednesday/Thursday 7pm-9pm during the school year
    • Select soccer games, fundraisers, school events, etc., scheduled throughout the year
    • All weekend home games and select away games for:
      • Volleyball (women's)
      • Basketball (men's & women's)
    • Additional competition practices, to be scheduled
  • Pay for team-related expenses (uniform, camp, etc), collected 1 week after tryouts.  Amounts will be discussed at tryouts, but you can expect it to be around $400-$600 for the year.
  • Make this team a priority and work hard to make the program a success 

 

TEAM PERKS

  • Representing San Francisco State University at athletic games and school and community events
  • Being a leader and ambassador at San Francisco State University
  • Acting as a role model to younger cheerleaders at local cheerleading events
  • Being part of a team and tradition that surpasses practices and games
  • Other perks, including special gym access, attaining a collegiate-level physique, and early move in for On-Campus housing

For more questions please visit our FAQs page.