Butler University Cheerleading
Thank you for your interest in Butler Cheerleading! The main
focus and goal for the Spirit program is to increase crowd
involvement and positively contribute to the overall atmosphere of
Butler University athletic events. The cheerleaders also work hard
at being positive representatives, supporters, and promoters of
Butler University. To make this goal successful, we need the
right people to work together on this team. You may now have
the opportunity to contribute to this team, increase your skill
level, and create memorable experiences while you are at
Butler.
Stunt Clinic
The 2013 Stunt Clinic will be held on Saturday, March 2nd from
1pm-4pm. The clinic is open to all high school cheerleaders male
and female and will be held in Hinkle Fieldhouse Main Gym.
Participants will learn basic stunts and stunting technique for
Co-ed partner stunting. All-girl/group stunts will be included, but
not the emphasis of the day.
You must RSVP via e-mail to the Spirit Coordinator, Jamie Troyer
(jwestfal@butler.edu), to
reserve your spot before Wednesday, February 27th. Please bring
your completed registration
form, along with proof of insurance and $25 on the day of the
clinic, as long as you've reserved your spot.
Material and Stunt Clinic
A Try-out Material & Stunt Clinic will be held on
Sunday, April 14th from 12pm-3pm.
The April Clinic is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED for those
trying out. You must RSVP via e-mail or by returning
your completed clinic registration form
by Wednesday, April 10th. You may bring your form and $25 on the
day of clinic, as long as you've reserved your spot.
Material DVD
Beginning April 1st, there will be a DVD of the Try-out material
available for purchase. Cost for the DVD is $10, and it can be
purchased at the April 14th clinic or by contacting
Jamie Troyer at jwestfal@butler.edu.
Try-outs
The try-out for the 2013-2014 squad will be held on
Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in the Main
Gym. Check-in will begin at 9:30am (EST), and a
workshop to review material will begin promptly at 10am. Warm-up
& Review will begin at 10:30am. This will be the time you may
decide on stunt partners. There will be a break for lunch from
11:15am-12pm (Lunch will not be provided, and you
are free to leave at this time.)
Evaluations will start promptly at 12:30pm. The length of the
try-out will depend on the number of individuals trying out.
Selections will be made and posted the day of the try-out.
For those selected, a meeting will immediately follow the try-out
to discuss policies, uniforms, costs, and camp. We will try our
best to conclude the day by 5:30pm.
Preparation - You should review
the complete list of skills, as
well as the overview of commitments and
expectations of the 2013-2014 squad. In addition, you
should follow these guidelines for appropriate
dress during the try-outs.
The try-out will be closed to the public! Please contact me if
you would like a list of things to do in the area for those that
might be traveling with you. Also, if you are coming from a far
distance, please feel free to contact Butler University, search the
university website, www.butler.edu or jwestfal@butler.edu for
directions and lodging information.
*All try-out applications must
be received by Wednesday, April 17, 2013!*