INFORMATION ON JOINING THE CHEER TEAM
The primary goal of every individual in this organization is to exemplify and enhance the true meaning of Lion Pride at Loyola Marymount University. The Spirit Squad at Loyola Marymount University lends their support to LMU's athletic teams. The co-ed squad and mascot creates an exciting environment for Lions fans by cheering and entertaining.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the LMU Spirit Squad, here are some things you need to know:
- Being a member of the Spirit Squad requires a yearlong commitment, with practices/camp starting before school begins (early August). As a member of the Spirit Squad, your first priority must be the squad, placing second only to each individual's academics. Being a member of the squad must be a commitment above all other activities and work schedules.
- No scholarships are available for squad members. Cheer is considered a non-scholarship sport.
- Auditions for the LMU Spirit Squad take place once a year. The audition date for 2008 will be May 3 at 8 a.m. in Gersten Pavilion. Click here to download the cheer application (Adobe Reader required), which must be submitted by April 25.
- To audition for the LMU Spirit Squad you must be a full-time student (12 units minimum) with a 2.0 GPA, or have proof of acceptance to the University prior to the audition date if you are an incoming freshman/transfer student.
- Requirements include:
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Girls
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All female candidates will be responsible for the following material:
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Jumps:
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Side hurdler and toe touch
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Gymnastics:
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Standing back-handspring, round-off back-handspring (must be working on and close to)
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Cheer:
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Taught at tryouts
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Dance:
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Taught at tryouts - sideline/funk
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Stunts:
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Extension, liberty, heel stretch, arabesque, scorpion, scale, full downs
(double full downs preferred). If you are not
a flyer performing these skills; you must be an all-girl base able to base
these skills.
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Guys
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All male candidates will be responsible for the following material:
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Jumps:
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Toe touch
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Gymnastics:
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Standing back-tuck, (must be
working on or close to)
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Cheer:
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Taught at tryouts
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Stunts:
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Toss hands, walk up hands, extension,
liberty
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Thank you for your interest in the LMU Cheerleading program. For more information on the LMU Spirit Squad, contact Karina Handeland, Spirit Advisor, at (310) 258-8608, or at khandela@lmu.edu.
