Cheer Tryout Info:

Tryouts for the cheer squad will be held during the week of June 2nd. Below is the schedule:

Monday, June 2nd: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tuesday, June 3rd: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Wednesday, June 4th: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Official Tryout Day)

The final squad will be announced on June 5th via email.

Tryout Details:

During the tryouts, students will:

Learn a new basketball and football cheer, a chant, a band dance, and a regular dance.

Practice jumps and showcase any existing tumbling skills.

Students are expected to practice on their own at home after group sessions, as individual practice is key to mastering the material. Self-monitoring time and maintaining focus are critical for preparing for full squad practices and balancing responsibilities.

On the official tryout day (June 4th):

Students will try out in groups of 2–3, performing for a panel of judges who will use a rubric to score them.

Any tumbling skills will be performed individually and factored into the overall score.

Required Forms and Recommendations:

Students must have a current physical in Dragonfly, Cheer Application Form, and Parent Permission Form submitted before participating in tryouts.

Students planning to try out should also have two current teacher recommendations completed prior to the tryouts.

Please read the Cheer Handbook and Parent Letter to fully understand the expectations and commitments involved.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Coach Chassidy Maiers at cemaiers@gaston.k12.nc.us

We look forward to seeing everyone at tryouts and appreciate your commitment to making this a great experience for all student-athletes!