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.