The Fordham University Cheerleading team tryouts for the 2014-15 team originally scheduled for Saturday, May 10th at 10:30 a.m. on Edward's Parade have been postponed until Saturday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m. on Edwards Parade. If you have any questions or you are unable to attend and would like to submit a video instead, please e-mail the coach at cheerleading@fordham.edu

All tryout requirements are listed below.

The Fordham University Cheerleaders cheer for Football, Men's and Women's Basketball, perform at University functions and volunteer in the community.  The team practices three days a week and has mandatory weight training one day a week as well.

Each member must be enrolled as a student at Fordham University and must maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average.

Tryout Requirements:
-Incoming Freshmen or Enrolled student at Fordham
-Acceptance Letter
-Health insurance information - Proof of a physical within the past year - Fordham participant's general release form (located on the website, print it out, sign it and bring with you).
- Tumbling: Standing back handspring. Any running pass is acceptable although not required.
- Stunts: Liberty, heel-stretch, arabesque, full downs either flying or basing or both Fight Song, Cheer and Dance: The fight song, cheer and dance will be taught at the tryout.

You must also bring a completed release form which can be found by clicking here.

Candidates not able to perform some of the above skills may be considered if he/she shows exceptional ability in other areas that will help improve our cheerleading program.

Please be sure to wear shorts, a tank top and sneakers (cheer sneakers preferably).

If you have any questions or you are unable to attend, please e-mail the coach at cheerleading@fordham.edu