Cheerleading Tryout

Co-ed Game Day squad members’ cheer:

  • Home football games
  • Homecoming performances
  • Women’s and Men’s home basketball games
  • Various other team events

Selection Criteria / Requirements

  • The team will be created based on needs in stunting, as well as, overall technique, skill, potential and coachability.
  • Members must also abide by the requirements listed on the Lifestyle Covenant which is signed by each athlete.
  • You are student-athletes first! Please note, you must maintain a 2.0 or above to be eligible to participate in this program.
  • Returning athletes must try out every year.

Tryout Location: McHie Arena

Day 1:
Friday, April 10th 6:00 pm Check in begins.
6:30-9 pm Tryouts
Day 2:
Call backs only will return for Saturday. You will receive an invitation email by 11 pm
Saturday, April 11th 11:30 am Sizing
12-2 pm Tryouts

*Directions to the McHie Arena on the Campus of Olivet Nazarene University can be found on Google Perry SLRC is the entrance. 420 Willingham, Bourbonnais

Online Tryout Registration will be available March 16 – April 6

Video Tryouts are due Tuesday, April 7th
If you are wanting to submit a video, please fill out this registration and email the head coach at flstjohn@olivet.edu for video requirements

What to Wear at Tryouts: Demonstrate your effort

Ladies:

  • Wear a fitted sports bra and top, athletic shorts with spandex boy shorts under, athletic shoes (cheer shoes if you have them), NO jewelry, and your hair should be pulled back out of your face with a cheer bow. Nails should be sport length.
  • Game ready appearance is highly recommended.

Men:

  • Wear an appropriate T-shirt, athletic shorts, and athletic shoes.

Note: These requirements are for safety reasons, and a way to see if you follow directions! Therefore, it’s in your best interest to look game ready.

In addition to filling out the form below on this page,
Please print and bring signed copies of:

Tryout Waiver          Consent To Treat

For questions please contact Felicia St. John flstjohn@olivet.edu