Baldwin Wallace College

CHEERLEADING TRY-OUT PACKET

2011-2012

Saturday, April 23rd

Ursprung Gymnasium 10am
Dear Candidate,

We are very excited that you are interested in becoming a part of the Baldwin Wallace College 2011-2012
Cheerleading Squad. The squad will participate in a variety of activities such as community service and
fundraisers. Cheerleaders are responsible for cheering at the home football and basketball games, practices and
organized workouts 2X per week, and summer practices. Weekday basketball games take place (mostly) on
Wed nights. Do not schedule Wednesday night class unless you are a graduating senior and that class is
required for you to graduate. Contact one of the coaches is you have specific questions or concerns regarding
Wednesday nights. As a cheerleader for BW one must be dedicated, determined and be prepared to work to
their full potential at ALL times.

Please complete the cheerleading try-out packet before Friday, April 16, 2010 and email it to
Courtneykaniayoung@gmail.com. The only thing you need to bring to tryouts is your $10 tryout fee. If there is
any additional documentation that is needed, you will be notified. We look forward to working with you during
try-outs and hopefully the upcoming season. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach
Courtney Kania Young or Coach Denise Roth roth.denise.m@gmail.com. See you in April!

Sincerely,

Courtney Kania Young Denise Roth

BW Cheerleading Coach BW Cheerleading Coach

If you cannot email the packet, please mail or deliver packet to:
BW Cheerleading
Baldwin Wallace College
275 Eastland Rd
Berea, OH 44017-2088
 Try-Out Packet
Checklist

_____Cheerleading Application
_____Cheerleading Waiver of Medical Liability
_____New Applicants only: 2 Letters of Recommendation
1 Letter from previous coach
1 Letter from individual of choice (excludes family relatives)
_____Short Essay
_____Captain Application (only if this applies to you)

Other Important Information:

Baldwin Wallace
Cheerleading Try-Out Dates
Spring 2011 Cheerleading Try-Outs

Saturday, April 23 10am:

• 10am Interviews Begin
• Immediately following: stunts, tryout material taught, tumbling, jumps, tryout material in groups.
• White tshirt, tank top, or sports bra. Black soffe shorts or spandex.
• Hair half up/half down. Bangs OUT of face.
• Freshmen white bow. Upperclassmen Brown or Gold Bow.
• Fingernails trimmed at athletic length. If they are too long, you will not tryout.
• Captains will be announced with the team. Captains plan to stay later to go over responsibilities and
begin duties.

If selected for the 2011-2012 Baldwin Wallace Cheerleading Team, you will need to purchase your own warm
ups, practice uniforms, and game day accessories (body suit, spankies, etc.). Baldwin Wallace College also
requires BW Sports Insurance. It is not an out-of-pocket expense, but approximately $200 is applied to your
student tuition if selected to be a member of the team.

Out-of-pocket cheerleading expenses may be $250. Are you prepared to pay for those costs? YES NO
 Baldwin Wallace College
Cheerleading Application
Full Name: _____________________________________ Student ID #: _____________________
Home Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ______________
Home Phone #: ___________________ Cell #: ____________________ E-mail:___________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Parents’ Name: (Mother) ________________________________ Occupation __________________________
(Father) ________________________________ Occupation __________________________

Year in college: ____________ Projected Graduation Date: _____________________ GPA: _____________

Major: __________________________________________
Activities you are involved with in college: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Any honors/awards received in college: _________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
On a separate sheet of paper, please write a short essay on the following topic:
New Applicants: Tell us a little about yourself and your cheerleading experiences. Be specific about what
leadership roles you have taken. Why do you want to cheer at Baldwin Wallace?

Returning Applicants: You have been cheering for at least one year. What changes/improvements would you
like for yourself and how would you make them? Why do you feel as though you are deserving of a spot on
next year’s team? What do you feel you would bring to the team in a leadership role as a returning cheerleader?
Please be specific.

Birth date: ___________________________ Age: _____________ Ht: ____________ Wt: _____________

Sizes: Cheer Shoe: _______________ T-Shirt: ____________ Soffe Cheer Shorts: ____________
Emergency Contact Information:

Primary (Parent/Guardian) Secondary (optional)

Name(s) Name(s)
Address Address

Home Phone # Home Phone #

Work Phone # Work Phone #
Relationship Relationship
 Baldwin Wallace College
Cheerleading Application
Skills Checklist
Check next to the skills you have mastered (meaning you can do it 10 out of 10 times)
Tumbling
_____Standing back hand-spring
_____Standing back tuck
_____Standing back hand-spring back tuck
_____Toe touch back tuck
_____Round-off back handspring
_____Round-off back handspring back tuck
_____Round-off back handspring layout
_____Round-off back handspring full

Any tumbling skills you have that are not listed above: _____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Stunts & Baskets

What is your primary stunting position? Base: ________ Flyer: _________ Back Spot: _________
Check next to the skills you have mastered (meaning you can do it 10 out of 10 times)
_____Straight up extension
_____Liberty
_____Arabesque
_____Heel Stretch
_____Bow & Arrow
_____Scale
_____Scorpion
_____Toe touch basket toss
_____Back tuck basket toss
_____Kick full or kick double basket toss
_____Full cradles
_____Double full cradles

Any stunting skills you have that are not listed above: ______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Cheerleading Background/Experience/Achievements: ___________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Cheerleading or Sports Related Injuries: ______________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Feel free to contact me with any questions: Courtneykaniayoung@gmail.com

 Baldwin Wallace College
Cheerleading Waiver of Medical Liability
Date of birth________________

1. I, __________________________________will be participating in a walk on tryout with the

cheerleading team. I presently have no injuries or illnesses that might prevent me from participating in
the tryout.

Participant Signature_________________________________________Date________________

Parent/Guardian Signature
(If under18)____________________________________________Date__________________

2. In the event of an injury occurring during the tryout, I will not hold BW responsible in any way.

Participant Signature_________________________________________Date________________

Parent/Guardian Signature
(If under 18)___________________________________________Date________________

3. I have current medical insurance that will cover any costs incurred due to injury sustained during the
tryout.

Participant Signature_________________________________________Date________________

Parent/Guardian Signature
(If under 18)__________________________________________Date________________

Insurance Company: ____________________________________ Ins. Co. Phone #: _____________________

Policy #: ___________________________________ Group #: __________________________________
*Please provide a front and back copy of insurance card*

Please Read Carefully

I have completed this application packet to the best of my ability. I understand that collegiate cheerleading involves
elements of gymnastics and acro-sport activity, and thus involves the risk of personal injury. I am participating in these
tryouts with this knowledge and do not hold Baldwin Wallace College, the Athletics or the Rec Department liable. If
selected as a member of the BW Cheerleading Squad, I will abide by this agreement in addition to the rules and
regulations while at practice, try-outs, camps, and games. I also understand that judging will partially be of subjective
nature and that the final decision of choosing squad members rests with the coaches.

Signature of Applicant: ______________________________ Date:______________________