OPSU Aggie Cheer Team Tryouts May 30-31
April 29, 2015
Goodwell, Okla.Tryouts for the 2015-2016 Oklahoma Panhandle State University cheerleading squad will be held Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 in the Noble Activity Center on the campus of OPSU.
The Aggie Cheer Team is open to coeds who express a serious interest in OPSU, Aggie Athletics and who wish to become part of a dedicated group that works year-round to promote spirit among the student body and support the Aggies at major athletic events. Members of the cheer team also serve as university representatives at community events and civic programs throughout the year.
Qualifications include a general knowledge of cheering, jumping and stunting and a spirited and positive attitude. The squad will be made up of 10-12 females and up to four males. Each participant will be required to present an original chant and will perform a group cheer and dance in front of a panel of judges on Sunday.
Saturday will run from 10 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m. with a mid-day meal and snacks provided. Participants will learn the group cheer and dance on Saturday and will have the opportunity to go over jumps, stunts and tumbling as time permits. Tryouts will take place on Sunday with a mandatory practice session starting at 2 p.m.; actual tryouts are set to start at 4 p.m.
Two Open Gym sessions will be held in May for participants who wish to come and work on skills with cheer team members and coaches prior to tryouts. Sessions are free and will be held in the Noble Center at OPSU. Dates for open gyms are set for Monday, May 18 and Thursday, May 28 from 6-9 p.m. both nights. All participants will be required to complete a liability waiver and show proof of insurance upon arrival.
Those trying out for the 2015-2016 Aggie Cheer Team will need to complete a required packet of information prior to tryouts; participants are encouraged to have all necessary paperwork completed and returned to the coaches by May 25. Tryout packets and further information is available online at www.opsuaggies.com under Other Sports on the Cheerleading page; interested parties may also contact Justine Gaskamp at 580-349-1354 or by email at jgaskamp@opsu.edu.
It's a great time to be an Aggie and it's always a good time with the Aggie Cheer Team!
The Aggie Cheer Team is open to coeds who express a serious interest in OPSU, Aggie Athletics and who wish to become part of a dedicated group that works year-round to promote spirit among the student body and support the Aggies at major athletic events. Members of the cheer team also serve as university representatives at community events and civic programs throughout the year.
Qualifications include a general knowledge of cheering, jumping and stunting and a spirited and positive attitude. The squad will be made up of 10-12 females and up to four males. Each participant will be required to present an original chant and will perform a group cheer and dance in front of a panel of judges on Sunday.
Saturday will run from 10 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m. with a mid-day meal and snacks provided. Participants will learn the group cheer and dance on Saturday and will have the opportunity to go over jumps, stunts and tumbling as time permits. Tryouts will take place on Sunday with a mandatory practice session starting at 2 p.m.; actual tryouts are set to start at 4 p.m.
Two Open Gym sessions will be held in May for participants who wish to come and work on skills with cheer team members and coaches prior to tryouts. Sessions are free and will be held in the Noble Center at OPSU. Dates for open gyms are set for Monday, May 18 and Thursday, May 28 from 6-9 p.m. both nights. All participants will be required to complete a liability waiver and show proof of insurance upon arrival.
Those trying out for the 2015-2016 Aggie Cheer Team will need to complete a required packet of information prior to tryouts; participants are encouraged to have all necessary paperwork completed and returned to the coaches by May 25. Tryout packets and further information is available online at www.opsuaggies.com under Other Sports on the Cheerleading page; interested parties may also contact Justine Gaskamp at 580-349-1354 or by email at jgaskamp@opsu.edu.
It's a great time to be an Aggie and it's always a good time with the Aggie Cheer Team!
