What are the requirements to be a UK cheerleader?

Although, we do not have specific height or weight requirements, those selected will be expected to maintain their tryout weight and appearance. All candidates must be accepted, academically eligible, full-time and currently enrolled students, or have a pending application to UK prior to tryouts.

Are cheer tryouts hard?

Tryouts can be intimidating, but whether you make the squad or not, coaches and cheer peers will respect you for doing your best and putting yourself out there. Going out for the cheer team is the first step towards new experiences and friendships, and it takes a lot of guts.

How do you get into cheerleading tryouts?

The best way to prepare for cheerleading tryouts is to practice all the elements that will be required at try outs. For almost every squad, this will require that you learn either a group cheer or make up your own cheer and be able to perform it. Many squads will want to see some tumbling skills if you have them.

How much should a cheerleader weigh?

TDA: Is there a height or weight requirement? Lowry: The average girl is between 4’11 and 5’3 and weighs between 95 and 125 pounds.

Who is the tallest cheerleader?

dancer Courtney Kenihan
Celtics dancer Courtney Kenihan stands head and shoulders above the rest, holding the NBA record for tallest cheerleader. At 6-foot–inch, the Celtics sweetie sticks out in a crowd, although maybe not when standing next to Kevin Garnett or Paul Pierce.

What tumbling skills do you need for college cheer?

Highly competitive teams might require full up stunts, rewinds and handspring up stunts. Some schools also look for dancers who can perform a tumbling pass in addition to common skills. Common skills needed at top colleges include quadruple pirouette, aerial (preferably both sides), advanced turns, and advanced jumps.

What judges look for in cheer tryouts?

Have you ever wondered what are some of the things that judges look for in tryouts specifically? Although technical skills like jumping, stunting, and dancing are important, judges in cheerleading tryouts also look for overall confidence, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude from athletes.

What can you not do at cheer tryouts?

10 Things NOT To Do At Tryouts

  • Do NOT overdo it on makeup. Everyone in the cheer world knows: eyes, lips, and cheeks are a must.
  • Do NOT wing it.
  • Do NOT stay up late the night before.
  • Do NOT skip breakfast.
  • Do NOT over stress.
  • Do NOT be unprepared.
  • Do NOT frown.
  • Do NOT wear unnecessary accessories.