USF Cheerleading try outs for the 2008-2009 season
will take place on Friday, April 11, 2008 through Sunday, April 13,
2008. Try outs are open to
all current, full time USF students, transfer students, and incoming
freshmen. Anyone interested
in being a part of the squad for the 2008-2009 season is strongly
encouraged to try out in the spring as there is no guarantee of a fall
try out.
Please see below for the schedule for the weekend.
Also note that the schedule is subject to change (in terms of
times for lunch breaks, exact ending times, etc…) and all cheerleaders
trying out should be sure and double check the website as changes will
be posted here. The dates
and blocks of time each day are set and will remain as follows:
Pre-Try Out
Clinic – Sunday, March 16, 2008 (Corral of the USF Sun Dome):
4:30-5:00pm – Registration (fee is $50 per
participant, checks payable to USF & cash will be accepted)
5:00-9:00pm - Clinic
Friday,
April 11, 2008 (all events in the Lower Gym of the Recreation Center):
4:30-5:00pm – Registration
5:00-9:00pm – Session 1
Saturday,
April 12, 2008 (all events in the Lower Gym of the Recreation Center
unless otherwise noted):
9:00am-12:00pm – Session 2
12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch Break
1:00-3:30pm – First Round of Try Outs
4:00pm – First Cuts Announced
4:00-5:00pm – Session 3
5:00-11:00pm – Second Round of Try Outs (at
Raymond James Stadium)
Sunday,
April 13, 2008 (all events in the Corral of the USF Sun Dome):
9:00am-12:00pm – Session 4
12:00-1:00pm – Lunch Break
1:00-4:30pm – Final Round of Try Outs
5:00pm – 2008-2009 Squad Announced
5:00-7:00pm – Mandatory Team Meeting for All
Squad Members
Skills that will be required of each cheerleader at
try outs are as follows:
All Females:
Standing Back Tuck
Standing Back Handspring, Back Tuck
Round off Back Tuck
Round off, Back Handspring, Back Tuck/Layout/Full
One standing tumbling skill performed on the
hardwood floor (your choice)*
One running tumbling pass performed on the hardwood
floor (your choice)*
Triple Toe Touch Jump Series
*skill performed on hardwood can be the same skill
as previously performed on the mat
All Males:
While tumbling is not required for males it is
strongly recommended that if you can tumble you demonstrate your
abilities to the coaching staff at try outs.
Co-ed Squad
Stunting Skills:
Toss Chair
Toss Extension
Walk in Extension
Toss Shoulder Stand
Coach’s choice stunting skill (will be determined
at try outs)
All Girl
Squad Stunting Skills:
Toss/j-up Liberty
Walk in Stretch Double Down/Full Down
Toss/j-up Shoulder Stand
Coach’s choice stunting skill (will be determined
at try outs)
All
Cheerleaders:
Personal Interview with the coaching staff
USF Fight Song & Chants (all will be taught at
try outs)
In-game performance & crowd leading ability
Attitude & “Coachability”
Athleticism
Appearance & Presentation
All cheerleaders participating in the try out must
make arrangements to attend ALL sessions/events from Friday through
Sunday. All cheerleaders
that are interested in trying out and find they are unable to make it to
the try out weekend should contact head coach Liisa Soncrant at usfcheerleading@msn.com
for video tape submission guidelines.
Those trying out by video will be required to show the same
skills as those attending the try out.
All non-hardwood tumbling must be demonstrated on either a blue
mat or grass; if tumbling is shown on a spring floor it will not be
considered. Videos will be due no later than Friday, April 4, 2008.
It is strongly recommended that cheerleaders attend try outs if
at all possible so that the coaching staff has the best chance to see
your talent in person.
Required
Paperwork:
All cheerleaders participating in the try out
weekend or submitting a video must submit the following paperwork to be
eligible to become a squad member.
Due to liability issues anyone not submitting all, completed
paperwork will not be allowed to try out.
Try Out Application
Liability Waiver
Photo copy of USF ID (for current USF students)
Photo copy of acceptance letter to USF (for
transfer students and incoming freshmen)
Photo copy of the front & back of your current,
valid medical insurance card
Recent photograph (photos will not be returned
& a candid headshot is fine)
All paperwork for those attending try out weekend
should be received by Friday, April 4, 2008 (this will help expedite the
registration process at try outs); please allow time for mail to arrive
in Tampa. All paperwork
and/or videos should be sent to the following address:
USF Cheerleading
Attn. Liisa Soncrant
4202 E. Fowler Ave., ATH 100
Tampa, FL 33620
If for some reason you are not able to meet the
above deadlines please contact Head Coach Liisa Soncrant immediately at usfcheerleading@msn.com
to make alternate arrangements.
2008-09 USF Cheerleading Roster
Congratulations to the 2008-2009 USF Cheerleaders:
GOLD SQUAD:
Larissa Bolalek
Raina Cumby
Chrissy Dowd
Sam Howell
Rita Irving
Juliette Lauer
Taylor McKenzie
Michelle Musto
Stephanie Pentz
Rebecca Pickard
Danielle Radey
Mannie Rotella
Jacqulyn Seffern
Jenilee Shaw
Tiffany Shults
Mackenzie Skole
Stephanie Strickler
Valerie Voorhies
Alyssa Wright
GREEN SQUAD:
Sierra Albergo
Carolyn Albrecht
Richard Avila
Mary Bell
Chase Busch
Brandy Carr
Breezy Dusnik
Raychel Gantt
Kim Giaccone
Chris Haught
Erica Heatherington
Matt Isaacs
Ashley Lamb
Kelsey Marineau
Jessyca Rogers
Matt Schaefer
Ashlyn Sites
WHITE SQUAD**:
Heather Brew
Erica Bruggeman
Alyssa Hall
Holly Nichols
Krissy Reape
Stephanie Templeman |
The USF Cheerleaders are under the direction of
head coach Liisa Soncrant. If you have any further questions or
concerns please contact the coach directly.
Email: usfcheerleading@msn.com
Please visit the following website for the latest
info and to download the application forms!
http://www.gousfbulls.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7700&ATCLID=219800
