Illinois State University Cheerleading
Head Coach:
Steve Chorba
Email:
sechorb@ilstu.edu
Office Phone: (773) 936-6519
Who we are:
The Illinois State cheerleading team is comprised of male and female students spilt into two squads. The red squad is all-girl and the white squad is coed.
RED SQUAD ROSTER
WHITE SQUAD ROSTER
What we do:
All members will cheer all home football games. Cheerleaders will be assigned to cheer at home Volleyball, Men's and Women's basketball games. In addition to cheering games, the team does numerous public appearances, performances, fundraisers, and philanthropy events throughout the year.
Our Purpose and Who We Are Looking For:
Our primary purpose is to support Redbird Athletics. We serve as ambassadors of the university and strive to represent, at all times, the ideals of Illinois State University.
Illinois State cheerleaders are passionate about sports and cheering at games. We have the best seats in the house and work to get the crowd yelling in support of our teams. Creating a fun, positive, and energetic environment at games is our goal.
We are looking for people who are dedicated to improving themselves as well as the people around them. Cheering at Illinois State is a big commitment, but can provide rewarding memories that will last a lifetime to those who have what it takes. ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING!
Competition is not our priority, it is a goal that we will work towards after the team has achieved excellence on the sideline and in the classroom. Each year the squads will prepare routines to perform at halftimes, exhibitions, and clinics. Ability level and funding will determine if we compete in a collegiate competition.
2013-14 Tryout Information:
Saturday, April 20th
6:00pm-9:00pm Open Workshop (this is optional)
Sunday, April 21st
9:00am Doors open and Registration Begins
10:00am-12:30pm First Round of tryouts.
12:30pm We will break for lunch at this time and post 1st cut by 1:30.
2:00pm-4:30pm 2nd Round
At the end of this round finals cuts will be made and the new team announced.
5:30pm 2013-14 team will be announced and will have an short meeting before dismissal. Summer practice dates will be given at this time.
Where:
North Gym of Horton Field House.
What to wear:
Come dressed to workout. Please wear Illinois State colors (red, white, black and gray are acceptable). Do not wear clothes representing Universities other than Illinois State!
Requirements:
The tryouts will consist of performance of tumbling and stunting skills, an informal interview, performance of sidelines and the Illinois State fight song. Those trying out for the coed team must be able to demonstrate coed stunting. All females trying out for either squad must at least have a standing back handspring. All participants must bring a signed medical release form and a physical completed within the last year in order to tryout.
Fees:
There will be a $5 fee for all new applicants trying out.
Important Forms
Note: For tryouts, you must have a signed waiver form and present a physical that has been completed within the past 12 months. All other forms will be given to new team members at the conclusion of the tryout. Those who are not 18 years of age must have the waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. If you attended the prep clinic we have your waiver on file.
Please Email the following information if you would like to be contacted about tryout clinics and updated information regarding Illinois State Cheerleading:
Full Name:
Gender:
High school or college that you are currently attending:
Year in school:
Cheerleading Experience:
Squad Preference:
Any Additional Questions:
Send to sechorb@ilstu.edu
