The Seattle University cheer squad is holding tryouts for both current and incoming students from May 28 to May 30 at the Connolly Center. 

Previous cheer and gymnastic experience is highly recommended and participants should be prepared to learn and demonstrate several sideline chants, a short dance routine, and proper stunting techniques.

There will be an informational meeting held Wednesday, May 20, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Connolly Center. This optional meeting is a chance for those interested to come find out what SU Cheer is all about, how the squad operates, and what the expectations are of those who participate. It is also a chance for those with concerns about the process to ask questions and ease their anxious feelings before the tryout process begins.

On Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29, anyone interested is joining the cheer squad MUST attend mandatory clinics from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening in the Connolly Center North Court. During these sessions, the coaches will be introducing material to be performed during the final tryout. On Saturday, May 30 , from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the North Court, potential cheerleaders will be expected to perform the tryout material in front of a panel of judges.

Video tryouts can be turned in only from out-of-town candidates, those traveling abroad during spring quarter, and those with special permission from the SU Cheer coaching staff. When sending a video tryout, please notify head coach Travis Millspaugh in advance to ensure you have included all required material needed be considered for the team.

The Seattle U cheer squad is a non-competitive coed cheer team that attends all home basketball games, joins the men's and women's basketball teams for at least one road game each, and also performs at other SU athletic and social events. SU Cheer can be seen at numerous citywide events including parades, non-profit fundraising events, and community festivals. The Redhawk cheer squad has been recognized as one of the top programs in the Northwest and has been asked to perform at matches involving the Seattle Sounders, formerly of the United Soccer League, for both the 2007 and 2008 seasons as the Sounder Rally Squad.

Tryout Requirements

 

Please complete and submit the following paperwork on or before Day 1 of tryouts.  All forms can be obtained by contacting Coach Travis Millspaugh at mill2256@seattleu.edu or (206) 384-6159

*  SU Cheer Application Form

*  Insurance Form

*  Proof of Insurance (Copy of your Insurance Card)

 

Please send all completed forms to:

 

Travis Millspaugh - Cheer Coach

Seattle University Athletics

901 12th Ave.

PO Box222000

Seattle, WA 98122-1090

 

 

Required Elements – FEMALES:

  • Fight Song (includes back handspring or toe touch)
  • Tryout Dance
  • 1-mile timed run
  • 3 jumps (one must be toe touch)
  • One of three chants
  • Stunting (may choose one or both options):

ü  Partner Stunting - Toss Chair, Toss Hands, Optional Stunt

ü  Double-based Stunting (As a flyer, base or back spot) - Elevator with cradle, Extension,        Liberty (recommended but not required), Optional Stunt

 

Required Elements – MALES:

  • 1-mile timed run
  • 3 jumps (one must be toe touch)
  • One of three chants
  • Stunting:

ü  Partner Stunting - Toss Chair, Toss/Walk Hands, Should Stand, Optional Stunt

 

Recommended Tryout Attire:

Females:  Black or Red Shorts/Pants & Plain White Tank, Running shoes, and Cheerleading shoes or shoes with less traction, NO JEWELRY

Males:  Black or Red Shorts & Plain White T-shirt or polo-type shirt

 

Both men and women are welcome to attend the tryouts. For more information, contact cheerleading head coach Travis Millspaugh at (206) 384-6159 or mill2256@seattleu.edu.