Nov. 4, 2009

AMHERST, Mass. - Have you ever wanted to be a UMass cheerleader? Well here's your chance. The squad is seeking new members for the 2009-10 season. They will be holding tryouts on Nov. 10-12 at the Curry Hicks Cage from 6-9 p.m. Contact Robin Farr at robinf@admin.umass.edu for more information.

Tryouts for the 2009/2010 basketball season will take place in the Curry Hicks Cage November 10th and 12th from 6:00pm-9:00pm

6:00PM-6:30PM

Registration and medical release forms completed. Medical release forms will be provided when you register. Please have proof of medical insurance with you.

6:30PM-8:30PM

At this time you will have an opportunity to work on stunting and tumbling skills required for tryouts.

8:30PM-9:00PM

Evaluations will take place

REQUIREMENTS

Standing tumbling: Standing back tuck /strong standing back handspring

Series tumbling: Round off back handspring back tuck / strong round off back handspring

Jumps: single toe touch, double toe touch, pike, hurdler (side/front), any two jump combination with no prep in between

Stunts: All side bases and back spots will be required to base elite single leg stunts with double downs.

All flyers will be required to show all single leg skills (lib,stretch, aero, scale, scorp)

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT

ROBIN FARR-HEAD CHEERLEADING COACH

robinf@admin.umass.edu