Bronx, N.Y. - Tryouts for the 2018-2019 Fordham University Cheerleading Team will take place on Saturday, September 8 from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Rose Hill Gym.

The team cheers for Football, Men's and Women's Basketball, performs at various University functions, and volunteers in the community. Each member must be enrolled as a full-time student at Fordham University and must maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average.

Tryout Requirements: 
- Previous cheerleading experience highly preferred.
- Tumbling: Standing back handspring. Any running pass is acceptable, although not required.
- Stunts: Liberty, heel-stretch, arabesque, full downs in any position. Comfortability in multiple positions welcomed, although not required. We will also incorporate everyone into college level pyramids to evaluate ability and progression. 
- Demonstration of cheer and dance. The fight song, a cheer, and a dance will be taught at the tryout.
 
Please note: Candidates not able to perform some of the above skills may be considered if he/she shows exceptional ability in other areas.

Please wear shorts, a t-shirt or tank top, and cheer sneakers or other comparable athletic shoe. Hair up, light makeup, short nails. Absolutely no jewelry. 
 
You must also bring the following with you to the tryout:
- A completed and signed participant release form
- Health insurance information 
- Proof of a physical within the past year
- Fall 2018 class schedule 
 
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mikela Ryan, Head Coach, at mryan78@fordham.edu.