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Southwestern Oklahoma State University Cheer ∙ Pom ∙ Mascot The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Spirit Squads include the Cheer Team, Pom Squad & Mascots. The SWOSU Spirit Squads support our NCAA Division II athletics teams at all home football & basketball games by generating crowd enthusiasm & promoting school spirit & pride during game days. The SWOSU Spirit Squads also represent the University at a variety of alumni, civic, & charitable events.

2016 SWOSU Cheer and Pom Tryouts – April 1st & 2nd - Rankin Williams Fieldhouse Pom Clinic – Friday, April 1st 4:00-7:00 pm; Doors open at 3:30 pm – (mandatory) Pom Tryouts – Saturday, April 2nd 9:00 am; Doors open at 8:00 am – (invite only) Cheer Clinic - Friday, April 1st 6:00-9:00 pm; Doors open at 5:15 pm – (mandatory) Cheer Tryouts – Saturday, April 2nd 10:00 am; Doors open at 8:00 am – (invite only) Mascot tryouts will be held at the beginning of the 2016 Fall Semester. TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS □ Incoming freshmen are eligible to tryout. □ Transfer students with a minimum 2.0 GPA are eligible to tryout. □ Current SWOSU students must be enrolled full-time (12 hours) to be eligible to tryout. □ Tryout Application and Letter of Recommendation must be submitted by March 18, 2016. □ $20 non-refundable fee should be mailed in with application. Make checks payable to SWOSU Cheer or SWOSU Pom. ATTIRE Please wear hair and make-up that projects a collegiate image – BE GAME DAY READY! No candidates bearing clothing expressing affiliation with any other gyms, teams, or clubs will be allowed to participate. Pom Candidates: Please wear jazz shoes, hot pants or dance pants and a colorful bra top or dance top. Cheer Candidates: Ladies should wear hot pants/shorts and an athletic bra top or sports top. Men should wear an athletic shirt and appropriate shorts and shoes. VIDEO TRYOUTS If you have a time conflict with the scheduled tryout dates please contact the coach to arrange for submission of a video tryout. Please consider this option as a last resort. Trying out in person is preferred. SCHOLARSHIPS If you are chosen to be a member of the 2016-2017 SWOSU Spirit Squads, you will be awarded a scholarship. Scholarship amounts vary each year depending on the number or participants and other factors. The average scholarship amount awarded in the most recent years has been an estimated $600.00/semester. Thank you for your interest in the SWOSU Spirit Squads and we look forward to meeting you!

2015-2016 SWOSU Cheer Squad Tryout Information FRIDAY NIGHT EVALUATIONS/CLINIC: 1) Tumbling - Although specific tumbling skills are not necessarily required to try out, they are highly encouraged. A minimum standing requirement of back handspring is expected; back tuck preferred. A running round-off back handspring series is expected; series to back preferred. 2) Stunts – a stunting session will take place during a portion of the clinic. Athletes will be assembled into various stunt groups based on experience and preference for a general observation of experience and potential. 3) Jumps a. All participants, male and female, will be evaluated on jumps. Jumps are expected to be collegiate level in regards to technique and height. The following jumps will be required: Toe Touch; Pike; Stamina jump – series of any 3 jumps 4) Material a. Cheer/Chant/Dance will be taught the evening of the clinic. You are not required to bring any material from home to present during tryout process.

2015-2016 SWOSU Pom Squad Tryout Information FRIDAY NIGHT EVALUATIONS/CLINIC: 1) 8 counts of kicks including each side & front 2) Double Pirouette 3) Triple Pirouette 4) Fouette turns 5) Grand Jetes (left and right, and Russian/center leap) 6) Calypso 7) Optional leaps: tilts, switch center, etc. 8) Material - candidates will learn a dance and chant to be performed in front of a judges’ panel on Saturday morning. 9) Individual Routine - Candidates will be asked to perform a short routine between 45-60 seconds in length during Saturday morning’s tryouts. Your routine may be in the style of your preference. Jazz, Hip Hop and Pom styles are encouraged. CANDIDATES MUST E-MAIL THEIR MUSIC TRACK TO POM COACH at the following address: [email protected].

SWOSU 2015-2016 Spirit Squad Application Name: ________________________________________________________ First

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SWOSU SPIRIT SQUAD TRYOUT WAIVER & AGREEMENT SWOSU Spirit Squad Members are held to a high standard of conduct and set of expectations while serving as team members. An outline of these requirements must be met and maintained in order to hold a position on the SWOSU Spirit Squads, all of which are identified in the CONSTITUTION OF SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY SPIRIT SQUADS. It is recommended that each candidate anticipating auditioning for a position of the SWOSU Spirit Squad review the Constitution carefully to determine if said candidate can confidently abide by the rules and expectations required. This Constitution can be found online at www.swosu.edu or may also be requested via email from [email protected]. I, ________________________________, have read and understand the Constitution set forth by the SWOSU Spirit Squads and agree to abide by the regulations established therein. I have also reviewed the judging criteria and understand the selection procedure for SWOSU Spirit Squad members. I have read the information on this application and agree that the information provided is accurate. RELEASE OF CLAIMS I,_______________________________________________, am current /perspective student at SWOSU. The SWOSU Department of Athletics has agreed to allow me to use the University's athletic facilities during my tryout with the team. I recognize that by practicing skills with the SWOSU Spirit Squads, I risk sustaining personal injury. I recognize that SWOSU is not and cannot be aware of my existing or potential physical problems at this time. I hereby represent that I am in physical condition, which allows me to participate in the tryouts without any unreasonable risk of harm to others or myself. In consideration for being granted the right to use the University's athletic facilities, I, for myself, my executors, administrators, and assigns, do hereby release and forever discharge SWOSU and its Board of Trustees, its administrators, faculty members, employees, agents and students from all liability for losses, damages, injuries or costs, including but not limited to those described above, that may arise out of or that may in any way be related to such participation, whether caused by the negligence of SWOSU or otherwise. I understand that this Release means that, among other things, I am giving up my right to sue SWOSU for any such losses, damages, injury or costs that I may incur. I hereby attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this activity, that I assume any expenses I may incur in the event of an accident, illness or other incapacity, regardless of whether I have authorized such expenses. I further agree to acquire or maintain in force a policy or policies of health and accident insurance during the period of my participation in the team practices and workouts. Such insurance shall be through an insurance company authorized and licensed to do business in the State of Oklahoma. As a participant of this activity, I also hereby agree that I must comply with University rules and regulations. I have read this entire Release. I fully understand it, and agree to be legally bound by it. I represent and certify that my true age is 18 years or older or, if I am under 18 years old on this date, that my parent or legal guardian has signed this form. Participant Signature (if over 18 years of age):___________________________________________________ Date:___________ Participant Printed Name:_________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature (if applicable):________________________________________________ Date:___________ Parent/Legal Guardian Printed Name:____________________________________________________________________

To Do List: 1. Application filled out and completed. (2 pages) 2. Read and review the SWOSU Spirit Squad Constitution. 3. Tryout Fee - $20.00; Please make Checks payable to SWOSU Cheer or Pom. 4. SEALED letter of recommendation from your current squad coach or instructor. 5. *All Pom Candidates need to e-mail their individual routine music to the following address: [email protected] *All items must be postmarked by March 18, 2016, to be eligible to attend tryouts. Mailing Address:

SWOSU Cheer & Pom Coach McKenzie Pshigoda P.O. Box 1024 Weatherford, OK 73096

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to text, call or e-mail us at the contact information listed below! McKenzie Pshigoda, Coach (580) 331-7827 – cell (866) 929-8150 – fax [email protected] Pam Nichols, Sponsor (580) 774-3068 – office (580) 774-7106 – fax [email protected]