The Roger Williams University Cheerleading team will be holding tryouts for the 2009-10 team on Sunday, April 26 at 12:00 p.m. in the RWU fieldhouse. This tryout is open to any current or incoming student for the Fall 2009 semester. Please arrive a few minutes early to fill out paper work.

If you are under age 18, please contact Coach Andrea Merisotis by email at amerisotis@gmail.com prior to the tryout date.

Each girl will participate in large and small-group evaluation, involving:

·         learning and performing a RWU cheer

·         learning and performing a dance combination

·         jumps (toe touch, double toe touch, pike, front hurdler, side hurdler)

·         flexibility test (left, right, and center split)

In addition, each girl will need to come prepared with their OWN choreographed cheer for performance within a small group. It does not have to be related to Roger Williams University, but it should showcase your talents and your creativity.

Tumbling is preferred but is not required. Each girl who can tumble should prepare a short combination to showcase your tumbling capabilities.

Stunting will also be evaluated based upon position. Flyers should be able to do the following:

·         heel stretch

·         arabesque

·         scale

·         scorpion

o        plus being able to twist down, bump down, and cradle out of stunts

Any further questions relating to tryouts should be directed to Coach Andrea Merisotis by email at amerisotis@gmail.com.