USC Upstate Cheerleading tryouts for the 2022-23 season set for April 23
3/28/2022 8:41:00 AM | Cheerleading
USC Upstate will host tryouts for the 2022-23 Spartans Cheerleading squad on Saturday, April 23 from 9:00am to 4:00pm inside the G. B. Hodge Center on the USC Upstate campus (365 Hodge Drive). Tryouts will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday.  All those interested in participating must complete the Tryout Registration Form (Google Doc link to the right) by 7:00 pm, Friday, April 22.
In addition, Upstate will host a "college prep" Cheer Clinic on Saturday, April 9 from 10am to Noon for future Spartans or college cheerleaders looking to prepare for next year. The clinic carries a $25 registration fee and interested parties should click this link to register.
Tryout Requirements:
No minimum skill requirement to tryout, both men and women are welcome.
Tryouts will be evaluated on:
Athletic shorts (no spandex), Athletic fitting shirt-either Upstate branded or school colors (Green/White/Black), cheer shoes or tennis shoes, game day makeup, hair pulled back. Nails must be cut to fingertip length and jewelry is prohibited. Â
Attendance Requirements:
**All participants must be present at the tryout, no virtual tryouts will be accepted.**
For additional questions, please email head coach Lynsey Hoppes at LHoppes@uscupstate.edu.
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In addition, Upstate will host a "college prep" Cheer Clinic on Saturday, April 9 from 10am to Noon for future Spartans or college cheerleaders looking to prepare for next year. The clinic carries a $25 registration fee and interested parties should click this link to register.
Tryout Requirements:
- You must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 hours minimum) for the academic year(s) you intend to be on the team OR
- For incoming freshmen, you must commit to attend USC Upstate for the 2022-23  academic year. Please contact Enrollment Services for application information.
- Members are expected to maintain a minimum 2.0Â GPA.
- Cheerleading experience is recommended.
- With your tryout, please bring the following: Completed online Tryout Application (see link above), printed and signed Team Rules and Waiver Form (see link above to download)
No minimum skill requirement to tryout, both men and women are welcome.
Tryouts will be evaluated on:
- Jumps
- Group or partner stunts
- Tumbling
- Cheer
- Collegiate Image
Athletic shorts (no spandex), Athletic fitting shirt-either Upstate branded or school colors (Green/White/Black), cheer shoes or tennis shoes, game day makeup, hair pulled back. Nails must be cut to fingertip length and jewelry is prohibited. Â
Attendance Requirements:
**All participants must be present at the tryout, no virtual tryouts will be accepted.**
For additional questions, please email head coach Lynsey Hoppes at LHoppes@uscupstate.edu.
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