TRYOUTS

Tryouts are generally held in the Spring before and the Fall of each season and are open to all full-time, undergradute students. There are no requirements to tryout for the team, but experience in cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics is highly encouraged. Judging is based on the following five categories:

Stunting:
1. FLYERS: must demonstrate flexibility and stability with at least a liberty or better; full twisting dismount from half, heel stretch, aerobesque, or scale if able!
2. BASES & BACKSPOTS: must demonstrate strength and stability with at least a liberty or better and catching a full twisting dismount

Tumbling (3 levels):
1. Basics: forward roll, roundoff, backbend/backwalkover
2. Intermediate: Basics + backhandspring(s), roundoff backhandspring(s)
3. Advanced: Basics + Intermediate + standing back tuck, roundoff tuck, roundoff backhandspring back tuck or better (layout, full)

Jumps:
Toe touch, double toe touch, pike: demonstrate flexibility, control, and technique (pointed toes, straight legs, sharp motions)

Cheer:
Knowledge of material, sharp motions, presentation, enthusiasm, crowd appeal

Spirit Dance and Fight Song:
Mastery of choreography, rhythm, enthusiam, facials, and sharp motions



If you are interested in trying out for the BU Cheerleading Team, please fill out the Tryout Information Form below and email it (as an attachment) to cheerbu@bu.edu

Tryout Information Form