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 2012 Stunt Clinic will be held on Saturday, February 25th
from 10am-1pm. 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 phone to the Spirit Coordinator, Jamie
Troyer, at jwestfal@butler.edu or
317-940-9623 to reserve your spot before Wednesday, February 22nd.
Please bring your completed registration form (PDF),
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 Material & Stunt Clinic will be held on Saturday, April
14th from 10am-1pm.
The clinic is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED for those trying
out. You must RSVP via e-mail or returning your
completed clinic registration form
(PDF), by Wednesday, April 11th. You may bring your form and $20 on
the day of clinic, as long as you've reserved your spot.
Material DVD
A DVD of the Tryout material will be available for purchase
beginning March 23, 2012. The $10 DVD can be ordered by contacting
Jamie Troyer at jwestfal@butler.edu.
Tryouts
The tryout for the 2012-2013 squad will be held on
Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in the
Main Gym. Check-in will begin at 9:30am, 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.
Skill Requirements - Please review the commitments and
expectations and complete list of skills you may be asked to
perform.
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 tryout applications (PDF) must be received by
Wednesday, April 18, 2012!