Spring Tryouts for the 2009-2010 Cheer Team
* These are the MAIN tryouts - Fall tryouts will be only for Freshmen (who missed this one) and for transfer students. Please plan on attending these try-outs if you would like to join the team.
Date: Saturday May 2nd
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Siena Campus, Marcelle Athletic Complex
Head Coach: Kerry Spilman
Email: kerryspilman@yahoo.com
QUESTIONS???? CONTACT COACH KERRY SPILMAN AT kerryspilman@yahoo.com
Who is the Siena Cheer Squad?
The Siena College Cheer Squad is comprised of 15-20 undergraduate women, currently enrolled at Siena, who are freshman through senior class. The Cheer Squad is dedicated to raising Saints Spirit on campus by supporting Siena athletic programs and attending department and community events.
When does the Siena Cheer Squad perform?
Currently, the Cheer Squad can be seen at the men's and women's regular season home basketball games, leading the crowd in cheers during the game and at time-outs, as well as, performing at half-time. In March, it travels to the MAAC Tournament and will continue supporting the teams through the post-season when the Saints advance to the NCAA or NIT tournaments. Additionally, the Cheer Squad will compete at local and regional cheerleading competitions.
What is the Siena Cheer Squad practice schedule?
Sundays 10:30am-1pm
Tuesdays 8-10pm
Wednesdays 8-10pm
*Practice times may vary according to class schedules and needs.
How can students get involved with the Siena Cheer Squad?
Tryouts - Saturday May 2nd and Fall (tbd)
Tryout Requirements: *Prior cheerleading experience is required!
You will perform jumps, tumbling, stunts, cheer & dance (both cheer and dance will be taught to you) and scored accordingly. Please see below for required and preferred skills.
- Jumps: Strong jump technique required, good flexibilty and variations preferred.
Cheer: Strong motion technique and strong voice projection required.
Dance: Strong dance and motion technique required and variety of dance skills preferred.
Tumbling: Roundoff Backhandspring/Standing Backhandspring preferred.
Stunting: Flyers are required to have at least single leg stunt and basket toss experience, twisting preferred, leg position variation and flexibility
Base/Backspots: Experience under single leg stunts, twist downs and basket tosses is required. Main and side basing experience is preferred.
Questions?
Please email the Siena Cheer Coach at kerryspilman@yahoo.com.
