LORMAN, Miss. – The Alcorn State University cheerleading program will be looking to solidify its roster for the upcoming 2021-22 athletic season with tryouts stretching from May 12 through May 22 throughout three phases of evaluation.

The tryouts will be held over three phases where each candidate will perform in an effort to advance. The process is designed for candidates to show off their versatility, exemplary skill and workmanship.

The first thing prospective cheerleaders need to do is complete the digital registration form HERE, which can also be found on alcorn.edu and any Alcorn Cheerleading social media platforms.

The form must be submitted no later than May 12 and the requirements for trying out includes a 2.5 GPA (current students | transfers), unofficial transcripts (current students | transfers), an acceptance letter upon date of tryouts (transfers | incoming freshmen), a physical clearance form and sickle cell test results (both within the last six months) plus a negative COVID-19 test within five days of the first tryout date.

There will also be a $40 non-refundable tryout application fee that must be submitted HERE by selecting donation, inserting the amount, and selecting "Spirit Team (Cheerleaders)" from the drop-down menu. Head Coach Kiwanis Barnes asks all participants to print out the donation receipt and present it upon arrival to the Phase III portion of the tryouts if chosen.

Phase I (May 12)
The first phase of the tryout will be a video audition submitted to alcorncheer@gmail.com with the video having to include cheer, dance (45-50 seconds and at least one jump), tumbling (standing and running) and a stunt (all-girl or coed). Candidates who advance to phase two will be informed via email invitation following the review of their video.

Phase II (May 15)
Phase two will consist of material which will be learned by each candidate from videos provided by a coach selected demo during which the level of each candidate's skills and talents, and their ability to grasp the Alcorn Cheer style will be evaluated. The material will include cheer, the fight song (to the tune of "Ole Brave Spirit") and dance (HBCU / collegiate style).

Phase III (May 21 - 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. | May 22 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
The third and final phase will be an actual physical tryout to be judged by a selection team. Candidates will perform in their selected stunt groups of four (all-girl) or two (coed). During this phase, prospective cheerleaders will perform all material taught in phase 2, stunts with their selected group, tumbling (running and standing) plus jumps.

There are no height or weight restrictions. Both males and females are encouraged to tryout.
 
Alcorn cheerleaders begin formal practices in mid-August. They cheer at football, volleyball, and basketball games, in addition to athletic department events and campus and community activities throughout the year.
 
The primary role of the Alcorn State University Cheerleading Program is to promote crowd involvement at athletic events and appearances, while being ambassadors for the institution.
If you have any questions regarding the cheer program or the tryouts, please contact Coach Barnes at alcorncheer@gmail.com.
    
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