The USA Cheerleaders are proud to announce:
The USA Cheerleaders: Florida Show Team
Tryouts:
When:
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Where:
474285 State Rd 200 (A1A)
Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
Elite Gym Phone # 904-432-8121
(Official Practice Facility of the USA Cheerleaders: Florida Show Team)
Time:
Registration begins: 2:00 pm Tryout material taught: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Tryouts begin: 4:00 pm
The Tryouts start at 2:00 pm, DO NOT BE LATE. First impressions are everything.
What to wear to tryouts:
2 - piece attire
Top: Athletic/Dance Bra Top Bottoms: Hot Pants(shorts) No tank tops or bike shorts(spandex) allowed Skin colored dance tights(not shimmer)
How you should look for tryouts:
Full hair & makeup
Make sure your hair and makeup complement your skin type and your facial features. Hair must be word down. (no pony tails, bows)
Eligibility:
Must be 18 years old. No Exceptions. Current HS Seniors may tryout, as long as they meet the age requirements by May 13, 2009.
There is no Height or Weight requirement, but you must be able to wear our uniform, and look presentable in it at all times.
What you will be judged on at tryouts:
Dance/Cheer Ability
Overall Appearance
Figure
Poise
Showmanship/Enthusiasm
You will learn a 3 to 5 count dance segment.
You will be judged on a toe touch
You will have an optional trick to perform, IE; leaps, turns, tumbling pass, a technical series, etc. Make sure it is your best trick to be judged on.
Important Information to know:
You must be available on May 13 - 17 for the USA Cheerleaders annual Swimsuit Photo Shoot. If you cannot attend these dates, please do not tryout. All USA Cheerleaders are required to attend the photo shoot.
If chosen for the program, you will have financial obligations that you must fulfill to the program. There will be fundraising opportunities as well as personal sponsorships opportunities to help alleviate your cost.
There is a registration fee, uniform fees (uniform,warm-up, boots, etc.) You must attain a Passport if you are chosen to be apart of the program.
What to bring to tryouts:
A completed application that includes a non returnable head and body shot photograph*
$20.00 Tryout Fee (Non-refundable)
Driver’s License or Passport for Identification purposes (required)
Other attire (in case you need, IE; tights, shorts,tops)
Water & snacks
Personal items you may need, like curling irons, hairspray, makeup, etc..
A pen
*You can download the application at
www.cheerleading-usa.com (applications will be available day of tryouts)
Time commitment needed to be a USA Cheerleader:
Rehearsals are one day a week, usually a Sunday
Personal Appearances/Performances (both charity & paid)
Travel
Website/Fan mail ( USA Cheerleaders contribute to the website with articles, blogging and returning fan emails)
Directions to Elite Gym:
(From Jacksonville) Take 95 North to exit 373- A1A (Amelia Island/ Fernandina Beach and Callahan). Make a right at the bottom of the ramp. Continue on A1A for about 8 miles. Pass the Lowes on the left. Make a left hand U-turn at the next light. Get in the right hand turn lane immediately. Turn right into the shopping complex with Petland, Woody’s and Dick’s Wings. The gym will be on the left.