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SOUTHWEST TO HOLD CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
Interested student-athletes are invited to the open tryouts for the
2005-2006 Southwest cheerleaders, yell-leaders, and mascot Friday and
Saturday, September 16-17 in the Verties Sails Gymnasium on the College’s
Union Avenue Campus. The tryouts, which are open to both men and women, will
begin with prelims at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 16. Finals are scheduled
to begin at noon on Saturday, September 17. Members will be selected by a
panel of judges.
Under the direction of third-year Cheerleading Coach Sabrina Tiller, the
Southwest Cheer Squad
performs at men’s and women’s basketball games, and also represents the
College at different Southwest and community functions during the school
year.
“I have high expectations for the Southwest cheerleading program and we hope
to have a more competitive squad this year,” said Tiller. “I am very excited
about the 2005-2006 cheer squad and look forward to working with an
energetic group of men and women. Let’s go Saluqis!”
Cheerleading Requirements:
Must be a full-time student at Southwest (at least 12 hours)
Must have basic tumbling skills
Must have at least two years of cheerleading/dance or majorette experience
Must be knowledgeable of basic cheerleading terminology
Must have a positive attitude!
Attire for tryouts:
Ladies – t-shirt or aerobics tank top, shorts or dance pants, sportsbra,
socks, gym shoes
Gentlemen – t-shirt, shorts or workout pants, socks, gym shoes
*All fitness attire must be tasteful.
Students interested in trying out should turn in a completed application
before September 15 to the Southwest Student Activities Office (Union Campus
B-106 or Macon Campus FA-2101.) Applications, which can be downloaded on the
school’s website:
athletics.southwest.tn.edu/cheer, may also be faxed to
(901) 333-4639. |
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