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Try-outs for the 2012-2013 Northwestern University WildPride Spirit Squad will be held, Sunday, April 22, 2012 in the Field house at McGaw Hall/Welsh-Ryan Arena, from 1pm-6pm. Check-in begins at Noon. Try-out will include dance, cheer, and stunting. Applicant need not have experience in all areas, however they must be willing to learn each aspect. All material will be taught at the try-out. Tumbling will be scored separately. New applicants must bring a short essay on why they want to be a part of Northwestern's Spirit Squad. Applicants MUST:
- Already be accepted to the university
- Bring a copy of their current insurance card (front and back)
- Bring proof of a physical administered within the past 12 months
- Must fill out the medical release on the links below
Physical, insurance card and all waivers must be provided at the try-out, or individuals will not be allowed to participate. No exceptions can be made.
***Video try-outs will be allowed for transfer students or incoming freshman, however, whenever possible, students are encouraged to attend the try-out.
Video Submissions are due by April 20th. Video should include a short cheer/chant, a jump segment, any stunting you would like considered, and any tumbling you would like considered. Previous experience in stunting or tumbling is not required, exceptions will be made for athletes with good quality skills in specific areas.
Video submission also must include a short essay (either on video or in writing) detailing why you would like to be a part of Northwestern's WildPride Spirit Squad. Please contact Spirit Squad Coordinator Pam Bonnevier, at p-bonnevier@northwestern.edu for additional information regarding submitting a video.***