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2010-2011 Patriot Cheer Tryouts

Tryouts Dates

Saturday, April 17, 2010 - Sunday, April 18, 2010

Location: Burg Center

Times: Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Cheerleading Team Application (link to form)

Print the online application and mail to:

Dallas Baptist University - Attn: Skyla Alvarado, DBU Patriot Cheerleading Coach - 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway - Dallas, Texas 75211

Please include:

• A non-refundable application fee of $30
• A photograph
• Patriot Cheerleader Candidate Participation Liability Release Form (link to form)
• Photo copy of health insurance card
• 1 letter of recommendation

Tryout applications and other required material are due on Monday, April 5, 2010, by 5:00 p.m.

About Dallas Baptist University Patriot Cheerleading…

The purpose of the Dallas Baptist University Patriot Cheerleading Program is to:
• Represent the University in a Christ-like manner.
• Unify the student body, faculty, staff, alumni, and athletic teams.
• Promote school spirit.

Being a DBU Patriot Cheerleader is considered a role of leadership on the University campus and requires a high level of passion and commitment for the sport from the selection of the team until the next team is selected.

The fall semester is our busiest semester. The Patriot Cheerleaders participate in many fall athletic events, such as Basketball Banquet, Midnight Madness, and DBU's Homecoming activities. Although we cheer only for the Patriot Basketball Team, we support other athletic teams as well. The Patriot Cheerleaders are known as the official ambassadors of the University and may be asked to make a physical appearance at certain DBU events and often times serve as greeters.

*DBU Patriot Cheerleading will be adding a new aspect to the program as it continues to develop. The DBU Patriot Cheerleading Team will be participating in the 2011 UCA Collegiate Nationals.*

Requirements

Chant series - You will be required to perform a series of 3 chants. You must incorporate the Dallas Baptist University name and mascot (Patriots).

Tumbling – You are required to skillfully perform a standing back handspring and a round-off back handspring.

Dance - You will learn an 8-eight count dance and will be judged on memorization, motions, sharpness, and enthusiasm/charisma.

Consecutive series of jumps - The required jumps for tryouts are toe-touch, front hurdler, pike, and double whip toe-touch.

Stunting - You will be asked to take part in a specified position, such as base, back-spot, and flyer, and stunt.

Attire - You must wear red top and navy shorts with hair out of your face on Sunday.

Interview Session - You will be required to interview with the Head Cheerleading Coach.

Adhere to the Patriot Cheerleading Manual (link to manual).

Please note: The manual states the Patriot Cheerleading Mission Statement, Team Vision, Member's Expectations, DBU Patriot Cheer Captain Responsibilities, and the Cheerleader Accountability System. To be a part of this team, you must fully understand it is the cheerleader's responsibility to hold to the DBU Patriot Cheer Manual.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Skyla Alvarado at 214.333.5611 or by email at skyla@dbu.edu.

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March 2010

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Athletes of the Month

Jordan McGowen

Men's Basketball

Jordan McGowen is the Male Athlete Spotlight of the Month for March. McGowen is a Sophomore Business Management Major from Kingwood, Texas and a member of the Patriot Basketball Team.

The 2008-2009 Co-Heartland Conference Freshman of the Year, McGowen was recently selected to the All-Heartland Conference First Team, for his play in conference action this season.

McGowen finished off a stellar second season, averaging 14.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in conference play. He recorded three double-doubles on the season and was only one rebound away in five other contests. His best performance of the year came against UT-Permian Basin when he recorded 18 points, 17 rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Kayla Marshall

Cheerleading

Kayla Marshall is the Female Athlete Spotlight for the month of March. Marshall is a junior from Garland, Texas and is a member of the 2009-2010 Patriot Cheerleading Squad.

Marshall is a graduate from Dallas Christian School in Garland, Texas and is currently in her second year at DBU as a Patriot Cheerleader. She has excelled both on the court as a cheerleader and in the classroom as a student. Her performances have granted her the opportunity to graduate early with a bachelor degree in psychology in August of 2010 to begin her career as a Children’s Minister.

While at DBU, Kayla has had a heart for serving the community. She has given her time and efforts as an avid contributor in the local community by serving in the children’s ministry at both the Fellowship First Baptist Church in Royce City, Texas, and New Liberty Baptist Church in Garland, Texas for the past two years.

Marshall has also participated in many community service projects with the Patriot Cheerleaders including partnering with First Baptist Church in Canton, Texas to provide child care for a local women’s ministry, participating in the DFW Greet the Troops program, and conducting cheerleading clinics while on the DBU Global Sports Mission Initiative mission trip to Seoul, South Korea in 2009.

“Kayla has been a great contributor to the Patriot Cheer Team. She has served as a base and a back-spot and has excelled in both roles for a stunt group. Kayla has the heart of a servant; she is using her love for children as a ministry for the Lord. Seeing her serve with the team at different service projects has been such a blessing. Her love and sweet spirit are contagious and bless everyone she comes in contact with. Kayla will be missed in this upcoming year, but we have been grateful to have her part of the team these last two years,” said Head Cheer Coach Skyla Alvarado.