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We have moved to video tryouts due to our COVID-19 Policies and Procedures.?We are excited that you have chosen the University of West Alabama as your institution for higher education. In order to tryout, all participants must fill out the tryout packet along with the checklist provided in the packet.?**The tryout fee is waived.** We are looking for dedicated candidates who are able to represent West Alabama in a positive way on gameday and in the Livingston community. Cheerleading is a year round sport, we cheer at both fall and spring sporting events. You can expect to have practice two times a week, strength and conditioning once a week, and study hours. PAPERWORK DEADLINEThe tryout packet 2020-2021 season will need to be submitted by Friday, May 15, 2020 at 11:00pm. All paperwork can be filled in by hand or typed. You can send the tryout packet through email or scanned and emailed to kochk@uwa.edu no later than May 15th. If you are unable to access a scanner, please email Coach Kylee Koch at kochk@uwa.edu for further information.TRYOUT VIDEO DEADLINEAll video submissions must be submitted by Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 11:00pm.This checklist will assist you in what paperwork must be submitted in order to tryout for UWA Cheerleading.UWA Cheerleading Application_______________Application Questions_______________Consent Waiver to Participate _______________Proof of Acceptance_______________Statement Form_______________Walk-On Position Sheet_______________Please take a picture of the following items and attach to your email along with your completed packet to kochk@uwa.edu. The subject line should say UWA Cheerleading Tryouts- First and Last Name. If you are unable to provide this by the date above please contact kochk@uwa.edu.Upon receiving your application, the Coaching Staff will contact you to confirm and send further information.APPLICATIONNAME:_______________________________________________________________________________FIRSTMIDDLELASTDOB: _________________________ AGE: ______________? ? ? ? MM/DD/YYEMAIL: ____________________________________________________________________________HOME ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ? CITY STATE? ZIP CODECELL PHONE #:______________________________________________________________________?PARENT OR GUARDIAN INFORMATIONNAMES(S):__________________________________________________________________________HOME ADDRESS:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________? CITY STATE? ? ZIP CODEPHONE #: ____________________________ CELL PHONE #:_________________________________EMAIL: _____________________________________________________________________________ACADEMIC INFORMATIONCURRENT SCHOOL ______________________________________________ GPA _______________PROBABLE/CURRENT MAJOR:_________________________________________________________CLASSIFICATION FOR FALL 2020: ? ? FRESHMAN ? SOPHOMORE ? JUNIOR ? SENIOR?ANTICIPATED GRADUATION YEAR: _____________________________________________________? ? (Month/Year)UWA STUDENT ID:____________________________________________________________________? ? ? (ONLY if you are a current UWA student)LIST HIGH SCHOOL HONORS, CLUBS, ACTIVITIES (attach separate sheet if necessary) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________LIST COLLEGE HONORS, CLUBS, ACTIVITIES (attach separate sheet if necessary) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________EXPERIENCE INFORMATIONSTUNTING POSITIONS: circle all stunting positions you have experience and put a check next to where you have the most experience.FLYERMAINSIDEBACKWhat experience do you have with cheerleading/ gymnastics? (Please list all previous and current experience including choreography, positions held on past squads, all tumbling, and stunting skills you have mastered, etc). Attach a separate sheet if necessary.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Application Questions1. What motivated you to tryout for the West Alabama Cheerleading Team?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. If you make the squad, how do you plan on managing your time and balancing your academic, athletic, and personal commitments??_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. What can you bring to the University of West Alabama Cheerleading program?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. What does commitment mean to you?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________List any medical conditions we should be aware of:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________DO YOU HAVE ANY CURRENT COMMITMENTS (JOBS, SCHOOL, WEDDINGS, COMPETITIONS, ETC.) THAT WILL CONFLICT? ?*dates will be reviewed*? YES ? ? ? ?NO?PLEASE LIST CONFLICTS BELOW:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________TEAM STATEMENT FORMTryout Candidate Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________?Please initial by each statement indicating you have read and will abide by the following._________ (Initial) I understand that being an University of West Alabama cheerleader is a time commitment, and if selected, I will be expected to attend all practices, performances, and special events year round._________ (Initial) I will NOT make any pre travel plans prior to the final schedule being given out for each semester._________ (Initial) I understand there is an academic, appearance, performance, and conduct? expectation for the West Alabama Cheerleaders. I understand that failure to meet any of these may result in being held from performances or dismissed from the team._________ (Initial) I understand every game/performance is a privilege. Being withheld from a performance opportunity is at the discretion of the West Alabama Coach and Staff. My attendance, skills, attitude, and academics will be some factors used to determine this privilege.?_________ (Initial) I understand that West Alabama Cheerleading offers a scholarship of $1500 per year._________ (Initial) I understand that travel to and from Livingston, AL over the summer and any other school breaks is the sole responsibility of me, the cheerleader.*SUMMER SCHEDULE WILL BE FINALIZED AND PRESENTED AT TRYOUTS.?TRYOUT CANDIDATE SIGNATURE?________________________________________________________________________ DATE ________________PARENT/GUARDIAN (IF UNDER 18 YEARS OLD)________________________________________________________________________DATE ________________WALK-ON POSITION SHEETWalk-ons: A walk-on position is a cheerleader who shows potential but needs to work on a few skills to make a scholarship spot. This person will still cheer at all home games, away games, and receive all amenities the squad receives.?Walk-ons? are members of the team and will be expected to attend all practices and workoutsWalk-ons will receive a more detailed outline of responsibilities and expectations at the first team meeting.WOULD YOU ACCEPT A WALK-ON POSITION? ? YES ? NOTRYOUT CANDIDATE SIGNATURE?_______________________________________________________________ DATE _______________PARENT/GUARDIAN (IF UNDER 18 YEARS OLD)_______________________________________________________________DATE _______________VIDEO TRYOUT INSTRUCTIONSVideo of material that will be evaluated for tryouts will be posted to the University of West Alabama Cheerleading Facebook Page @UWAcheerleading as well as our YouTube Channel All video submissions MUST be turned in by May 17th, 2020 at 11:00pm.?Tryout Appearance: UWA Cheerleaders are expected to present themselves in a professional? and collegiate manner at all times. All candidates trying out must wear athletic attire appropriate? for a cheerleading tryout. Have hair all the way up in a ponytail and “Game Ready” makeup. Absolutely no jewelry or body piercings will be allowed. Tattoos should be covered at all times.?Included in your video submissions will be:Introduction of yourself including name, hometown, school and anything else that will help us learn more about you!Go Tigers UWA sideline cheerUWA Fight Song.Best standing tumbling skill(s)Best running tumbling skill(s)Stunting video(s)Game Day Material Skills DemonstrationFIGHT SONG:At the end of the fight song video, a quick toss stunt is marked. Depending what stunting position you are, please mark the stunt full out.?Proper motion technique, placement and sharpness of motions, voice projection and overall appeal.?SIDELINE CHANT:Proper motion technique, voice projection, and overall presentation?Cheer Skills / Other - Ability to lead crowd, voice-projection, motion-technique.TUMBLING: Each participant will be scored on the following skills:Standing Tumbling: Your Best Standing PassRunning Tumbling: Your Best Running PassSTUNTING:Send no more than 5 different videos from the current year that contain footage of your stunting abilities.?Please identify which position you are prior to the skills.?If you are unable to provide stunting videos before given time, please email Coach Kylee at kochk@uwa.edu to set up in person stunt tryouts.?Additional Tryout InformationIf video file is too large to send over email, use the free transfer website INFORMATIONHead Coach: Kylee KochPhone: (251) 269-3965Email: kochk@uwa.eduAdvisor: Libba BakerEmail: lbaker@uwa.edu ................
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