Spirit Squad 2017 Tryout Information
Thank you for your interest in the University of Texas at Tyler's Spirit Squads! Please see the information below regarding Round 1- Video Tryouts or attendance at the Spirit Interest Clinic and Round 2 Final Tryouts. Should you have any questions, please contact Spirit Squad staff, at 903.565.5634 or maggiewilliams@uttyler.edu
As you review our website, please be aware of the time commitments that are required as a member of the University's Spirit Squads. Spirit Squad members are representatives of the University and are asked to be in attendance at a variety of events.
Time Commitments:
- All home women's and men's basketball games. (Both teams travel to any tournament games.)
- All volleyball conference home games.
- Practices: 3 days a week for 2 hours
- Conditioning: 2 to 3 times a week. These can be held outside of practice.
- Study Hall: 4 hours a week
- Special Events: Orientation events, Patriot Preview Day, Family Weekend, Homecoming events, parades, University events, public appearances.
- Community Service
All interested participants should either attend the Spirit Interest Clinic OR submit the following with their Round 1 Video Tryout. See below for details regarding Round 1 Video Tryouts.
- Submit Spirit Squad Application online through the website
- Copy of current primary insurance and policy number
- Current Physical Examination (Additional physical exam will be required if selected before camp begins.)
- 5x7 headshot picture of participant only
- Have a 2.0 GPA or meet the university entry requirements (Please send a copy of transcript.)
Freshmen/Transfer Requirements:
- Proof of intent to enroll (letter of acceptance)
Current Student Requirements:
- Must be full-time student (enrolled in at least 12 hours)
- Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University
After Round 1 video submissions are reviewed or the interested participant has attended the Spirit Interest Clinic, the UT Tyler Spirit Squad staff will contact you regarding Round 2 Final Tryouts. If invited, a tryout fee of $30.00 (nonrefundable) is due on the first day of clinics, May 25, 2017. Make checks payable to UT Tyler Spirit Squads. All tryout travel is at the personal expense of the participant.
*Videos and tryout packets are due Sunday, March 26, 2017 by 5 pm. Please send tryout information along with video link to maggiewilliams@uttyler.edu by this date.
Round 2 Swoop Requirements
