Tryout Information

Carnegie Mellon Cheerleading Tryout Information:

We are currently recruiting cheerleaders for the upcoming 2023-2024 season via the tryout options below:

• In-Person Fall Tryouts
• Video Tryouts (submit tryout videos)

In-Person Fall Tryouts
Join our in-person speed cheer clinic and tryout session at the CUC. Registration is mandatory to attend.
Date: Friday, September 1, 2023
Time: 7:00p – 8:00p
In-Person Fall Tryouts Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/CMU-Cheerleading-Tryouts

Video Tryouts
Potential cheerleaders will be sent video material containing a short dance and 2 cheers. Each applicant will be expected to learn and send performance videos within two weeks or by August 28 (whichever comes first). Applicants will also have the option to add a few bonus videos to their tryout video (jumps, tumbling or previous cheer/dance).
Video Tryout Registration Link: https://forms.gle/9jS4RuGvn4DMyKeC9

Requirements
Experience, although encouraged, is not a requirement. We accept all skill levels; performers of any kind, dancers, gymnasts, figure skaters, cheerleaders, etc., or someone wanting to try something new and fun. Additionally, we welcome graduate students and semester exchange students from other CMU Campuses.

Sports Physical
All prospects must obtain a physical prior to the first stunting practice. A physical can be obtained at health services on campus or any urgent care facility. Please visit the sports medicine site for the physical form. Additionally, any cheerleader that accepts a position on the team is required to fill out mandatory medical forms through the athlete portal.

Please contact Coach Kristin Kropf for more information.