Last modified on September 5, 2007 09/06/2007

When: September 4, 2007 (Tuesday) Practices: September 5: 5-6pm                 September 6: 7-9:30pm Requirements: Females Learn and perform 1 cheer and 2 sidelines Learn and perform 3 eight-counts of dance · Learn and perform school fight song · Tumbling, optional (but encouraged!  If you have some, show it off! It will add to your score!)       - standing back handspring       - standing tuck       - series tumbling •  Stunting: - Bases:  Elevator with pop cradle                                  Shoulder stand One other stunt - Tops: Elevator with pop/full down cradle                                Shoulder stand                                One other stunt                    - Back spots: Elevator with pop cradle                                         Post up shoulder stand                                         One other stunt • Flexibility: heel-stretch or splits   •  Jumps: toe-touch and an optional jump Males Work with existing team members to learn stunting and motions.       As of right now there is not a full try out for males.  Other Information: •  All material will be taught and practiced on each day.  At the end of          each session, all material learned will be reviewed and participants will          be evaluated by the coach.  What to Bring: •  Water bottle.  Water will be provided, bottles will not.       •  Cheerleading resume with recent picture       •  Insurance form (can be found on Albion Athletics Website)       •  Release form (contact coach for more information)       •  Completed Physical Form (can be found on Albion Athletics Website) •  Shorts and a t-shirt that can be tucked in.  Albion College colors are          purple and gold and are strongly encouraged. Please wear clean          cheerleading shoes or sneakers and pull your hair out of your face (pony          tail or half up).  •  Willingness to learn and a positive attitude!  IF YOU MAKE THE TEAM... Time (and financial) Commitments: Summer and Fall  •  UCA Camp (2-3 days, on-campus)  •  All home football games (Saturdays)  •  All home volleyball games (Weeknights)  •  3 practices per week for 2 hours  •  Optional away football games and post season games  •  Homecoming Bonfire (Friday night before Homecoming football game)  •  Parent’s Day performance and dinner (After the football game on Parent's Day)  • 1-2 men’s or women’s basketball games Time Commitment: Spring Semester       •  2-5 practices per week (Competition Season)       •  All home men’s and women’s basketball games (Weeknights and/or          Saturday afternoons)       •  Optional travel to post season games Please Contact Coach Syndi Shiller at cshiller@albion.edu if you are interested in trying out for the team or you have any questions!