JCSU To Host Cheerleading and Mascot Tryouts

By: JCSU Sports Information
Cheerleading at 2018 CIAA

Cheerleading | 7/13/2018 9:16:00 AM

JCSU To Host Cheerleading and Mascot Tryouts

Charlotte, N.C. (July 13, 2018) – The Johnson C. Smith University Cheerleading team, known as the Luv-A-Bulls will hold an interest meeting on Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Family Dollar Room on the campus of JCSU. All interested in trying out for the 2018-19 squad should plan to attend the initial meeting and present themselves in business attire.

Tryouts for the fall of 2018 will be held August 14-16 in the dance studio of the Irwin Belk Complex.

Tryouts will allow potential candidates an opportunity to join one of the premier spirit programs in the CIAA. Tryouts will be held from 6:00-8:30 p.m. each evening. Auditions for those interested in serving as JCSU's mascot, Smitty, will also be conducted during these times.

Potential candidates will have a chance to be a part of one of the most visible groups on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University and in the Charlotte, N.C. community.

Full-time JCSU students in good standing and incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to become a part of the JCSU Ambassadors of Spirit.

Applicants must provide the following:
  • Student must possess a minimum 2.3 GPA.
  • Completed Cheerleading Packet to be turned in at the interest meeting. The packet can be downloaded by clicking here.
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRY-OUT WITHOUT THESE FORMS!!!
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation (all newcomers)
  • One (1) letter of recommendation (Returnees)
  • Student ID card or Acceptance letter (incoming freshman)

    Candidates should have the following skills requirements:
  • Make up one original chant,
  • Ability to execute cheers, jumps, and dance
  • Tumbling (recommended, not required)
  • Enthusiasm and Spirit
Proper attire is required each day for every tryout participant
Females:
  • Sports Bra (black)
  • T-shirt (white)
  • Shorts (navy or black)
  • Hair all down (nicely done) and out of your face
  • No hair extensions
  • Performance style make-up
  • White Sneakers (cheerleading shoes preferred)
Males:
  • T-Shirt (white)
  • Shorts (navy or black)
  • Sneakers
Those chosen will perform at a number of events throughout the year, including all home Golden Bulls football and select away games, basketball games, pep rallies, community activities, and other special events.

Any questions or concerns can be addressed to Peggy Lide, JCSU Director of Cheerleading Operations/Coach at plide@att.net or plide@jcsu.edu

2018 JCSU Cheerleading Packet

 
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