Aug. 13, 2009

2009-2010 USF Spirit Squad Application

War Memorial Gym is the site for the 2009-2010 USF Spirit Squad tryouts. The event is set for August 29, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The application is attached above.

The Spirit Squad is the official combined Cheer and Dance team for the University of San Francisco. The team promotes school Spirit and supports all USF Athletic teams. Applicants will be judged on dance ability, crowd appeal, showmanship, spirit, and individual applications.

Requirements:

•You must be a full-time USF student (Fall & Spring) with a GPA of at least 2.5.
•Team members must have flexible schedules for the following:

• Attend all USF Basketball home games (Men's & Women's) (Schedules posted on the web)
• Practice three times a week in the evening; subject to change. Extra rehearsals are added as needed. Any dancer missing a rehearsal prior to a game will not be allowed to perform. Any dancer missing multiple games is subject to dismissal from the squad. If you cannot attend the rehearsals and games, please do not audition.
• Weight training and Conditioning
  
• Attend a mini camp in September
• Support other USF teams such as Baseball, Volleyball & Soccer
• Appearances during and prior to the season at other USF Athletic events The time commitment is usually about 10 hours a week pre-season (7 hours of scheduled team practice & 3 hours of group conditioning). During the season, this number may increase to 16-18 hours a week as there are often 2 - 3 games a week.

•There are no height or weight requirements. Interested participants are encouraged to be in top physical shape. Physical fitness is a plus!
•Participants may want to enroll in a variety of dance classes to make sure they are up on all types of dance styles.

What to Expect:

•Bring your completed application (applications will also be available upon registration) to the table and receive an audition number. Please warm-up while waiting for the audition to begin. A short dance combination will be taught and performed in groups of 2 in front of a panel of judges. The audition routine may include the following:

• Leap
• Double Pirouette
• High kicks
• Pique turns
• Toe touch

•Tumbling is encouraged!
•A team of 12-14 members will be selected that day. Those selected will be expected to attend uniform fittings and a team dinner celebration at Coach Emily's apartment the following night.

Attire:

•Please wear form fitting clothing so that we may see your arm movements (half tops recommended). Jazz, dance shoes or athletic shoes (minimal tread and non-marking soles) are mandatory. Performance hair and make-up - No ponytails please!

The audition is closed to the public.

Please send any questions to: USFspiritsquad@gmail.com