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2026-27 Campbell Cheerleading tryout information

2026-27 Campbell Cheerleading tryout information

TRYOUT DATES:
April 24, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
April 25, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

REQUIRED FORMS:
  • Cheer Tryout Information Form: Click here
  • Liability Waiver Form (bring with you to tryouts)
  • Team Contract (Given and reviewed at Tryouts)
  • NEW STUDENTS ONLY - Current Campbell students exempt. A COPY of your acceptance letter with your Student ID #
  • NEW STUDENTS ONLY - REFERENCE LETTER from one of your most recent coaches. This letter must address your character and work ethic. This letter needs to be signed by the coach with the correct contact information for the individual completing the reference.
CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY: Print out a copy of your current grades 

TRYOUT FEE: $25
  • Cash or Check only - made out to Campbell University Cheerleading
  • Current team members, current Campbell students, and anyone who attended the college prep clinic in February 2026 are exempt
SKILLS
  • Tumbling is preferred:
    • Female - Standing back handspring, standing back tuck on gym floor, standing two to tuck or layout/full, running round-off back handspring tucks/layouts/fulls
    • Male - No tumbling requirement, tumbling will increase opportunities during competition time
STUNTING
  • Coed flyers and bases - Power-ups (required), toss chair (required), toss hands, toss to the top, hands liberty, toss to the top one leg (you will showcase your best skills)
  • Group stunts - switch-up liberty, low to high stretch with front flip dismount, full-up/layout dismount, high to high/double down
JUMPS
  • Single toe back handspring or tuck (perform best skill), toe touch/hurdler combo, pike hurdler/toe combo
GAME DAY
  • Fight Song Performance
  • Sidelines with sign/megaphone usage
STRONG GAMEDAY SKILLS REQUIRED - Tight motions, correct motion technique, loud voices, game day showmanship

YOU WILL BE EVALUATED IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Game Day Performance
Overall Appearance
Athletic Appeal
Tumbling
Stunts
Jumps

CHECK LIST OF WHAT TO BRING TO TRYOUTS:
  • Tryout form completed online prior to tryouts
  • Minor/Adult Waiver signed 
  • First year at Campbell - Bring a copy of your Acceptance Letter (w/ ID #)
  • First year at Campbell - Reference Letter from one of your most recent coaches
  • $25 Fee - If you attend the February 7, 2025, Clinic, this fee is waived. Current Campbell students do not have to pay the fee.
  • Know the Fight Song before you attend. Videos are posted on the Linktree here.
  • Great attitude and game day appearance each day!