Sacramento State Cheer

 TRYOUT INFORMATION

 

 

Program Philosophy

Our mission is to have a focus on scholastics, athletics, community, competition. We work together to raise spirit and enthusiasm at Sac State sporting, campus, and community events. Sac State cheerleaders are ambassadors of the University and are committed to displaying a positive and collegiate image at all times that reflects the values and traditions of Sacramento State. 

 

Squad Description

Sac State Cheer is made up of approximately 24-30 athletes. These numbers can fluctuate from year to year given the needs of the team. The team cheers at all home football games, men’s and women’s basketball, and volleyball games. We compete at UCA Nationals in January each year and compete in STUNT in the Spring. 

STEP 1: REGISTRATION

Documentation needed prior to registering

1. Tryout Waiver 

2. Medical Insurance card copy

3. Admissions letter to Sac State (if available)

4. Letter of recommendation from a coach

   1. Returners no recommendation need

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STEP 2: REGISTER FOR CLINIC

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STEP 3: REVIEW TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS 

All candidates must be either

A. CURRENT SAC STATE STUDENT 

B. CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR OR TRANSFER STUDENT (Candidates who have been accepted to Sac State) 

MATERIAL-All candidates will be responsible for the following material: 

A. TUMBLING

a. Standing Tumbling Requirements – standing back-handspring, standing backtuck, toe touch back tuck, standing back-handspring tuck. 

b. Running Tumbling Requirements – Tuck, Layout or Full 

c. Exceptions may be made for exceptional stunting 

B. SIDELINE CHEER – Must learn at the clinic

C. FIGHT SONG – Must learn at the clinic

D. STUNTS 

a. Flyers must be able to execute – heel stretch, arabesque, full up, flipping/inversion skills.  

b. All other stunting positions must be able to base or back all stunts above 

c. Male candidates must be able to do an unassisted toss hands 

Program Fee: TBD Each Season

The program fee covers team apparel and expenses. Half of the program fee is FIRST payment (DUE May 15th  if you make the team and NON-REFUNDABLE) The remaining balance will be due in June. 

*The team will be competing in Daytona will be asked to raise approximately an additional $1000. Fundraising will start in May and continue until December. 

 

RETURNING CHEERLEADERS: You will be expected to perform at a higher standard than other candidates, being that you have been a part of the Sac State Cheer program for at least one year. 

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