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OKLAHOMAS P I R I T
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The mission of the OU Cheer Squads is to support the athletic teams at the University of Oklahoma by
generating crowd enthusiasm and actively engaging with our fans. The OU Cheerleaders are ambassadors
of the University and represent the University at a variety of alumni, civic, and charitable events and are
committed to displaying a positive and collegiate image at all times that reflects the values and traditions of
the University of Oklahoma.
SQUAD DESCRIPTIONS
The OU All-Girl Team has historically consisted of approximately 20-32 athletes. The OU Coed Cheer Team
has historically consisted of approximately 10-15 coed couples. These numbers can fluctuate from year to year
given the needs of the team.
Both squads cheer at all home football games and split evenly away football games (and post season), men’s
and women’s basketball (and post season), wrestling, volleyball, and men’s and women’s gymnastics matches.
2020-2021 CHEER TRYOUT INFORMATION
TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS
o Incoming freshmen ARE eligible to apply
o Current and transfer students with a minimum 2.0 GPA are eligible.
o Current OU students must be enrolled full-time (12 hours) to be eligible.
o Current OU Students must be in good disciplinary and academic standing with the university.
o Transfer students must be disciplinarily and academically eligible to return to the university from
which they are transferring.
o Once you have submitted the below materials, you will be contacted by email with additional information.
o Cost for tryouts is $50 per person.
o All spirit program members are required to pass a background check. This information will be sent after
tryouts are completed.
o All paperwork below must be submitted.
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1. TRYOUTWAIVER
Last page of this document
2. MEDICALINSURANCECARD
3. ADMISSIONSLETTERTOTHE
UNIVERSITYOFOKLAHOMA
4. RESUME
Please list all activities, work experience,
community involvement, leadership and
educational information
5. LETTEROFRECOMMENDATION
The University of Oklahoma Spirit
Program is seeking well-rounded student
athletes who demonstrate the required
skills and who are committed to bringing
Sooner M.A.G.I.C to everything aspect of
our program. We are looking for those
who are dedicated to being:
o Masterful
o Accountable
o Gracious
o Inclusive
o Competitive
Please ask your recommender to demonstrate
your willingness and ability to hold true to these
SOONER M.A.G.I.C. ideals.
Pleaseaddresslettersofrecommendationto:
Phil O’Neill
Spirit Coordinator
University of Oklahoma Spirit Program
180 W. Brooks
Norman, OK 73019
STEP 1: REGISTRATION
Please register for tryouts using this link: https://ouspiritclinics.eventbrite.com/
STEP 2: DOCUMENTATION
The following documents must be submitted by email to [email protected] by Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 5 p.m.
Please put “CHEER TRYOUTS” in the subject line.
6. STATEMENTOFPURPOSE
The University of Oklahoma Spirit
Program is seeking well-rounded student
athletes who demonstrate the required
skills and who are committed to
bringing Sooner M.A.G.I.C to everything
aspect of our program. We are looking
for those who are dedicated to being:
o Masterful
o Accountable
o Gracious
o Inclusive
o Competitive
In your statement of purpose, please
discuss:
• By using examples, your ability to hold
true to these Sooner M.A.G.I.C. values.
• Your reasoning behind your interest in
becoming a member of the OU Cheer
Program
• Please include
o Name
o Email
o Cell phone
o School or All Star Program
o Home address
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STEP 3: VIDEO ELEMENTS
The safety of our athletes and program candidates is our primary and utmost concern. With this in mind, we
have decided to move to a hybrid tryout process involving both video and in person elements. Round one
will be conducted through video. Rounds two and three will be conducted on campus later in the summer
and will be invitation only.
Given the current precautions being taken to prevent the spread of the COVID 19 Virus, there is a high level
of uncertainty as we attempt to schedule tryouts, workweek and camp. We understand the inconvenience
this may cause, however, attendance at summer 2020 tryouts, workweek and camp is still required. We will
release these dates as soon as they are available. Below is our TENTATIVE schedule. Please be prepared for
the possibility these dates may change:
o Round 2 and 3 tryouts: July 8 – July 9, 2020
o Pre camp work week: July 9 – July 15, 2020
o UCA College Camp: July 16 – July 20, 2020
These elements can be submitted separately or edited together. Quality of the video will not be considered.
Please feel free to film in whatever venue is available to you.
Please feel free to use previously videod skills – See below.
Please adhere to all USA Cheer Safety Rules - http://www.usacheer.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-
20-USA-Cheer-College-Cheerleading-Rules.pdf
Please send a link to the video(s) to [email protected] by Tuesday, May 12 at 5:00 pm. Please feel free to use
YouTube, Dropbox, Vimeo etc.
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VIDEO ELEMENTS CONTINUED
1. INTRODUCTION:
Please state the following:
o Your first and last name
o Your home city and state
o Your All Star/High School/College team
o The team(s) (All Girl, Coed) and position(s) (base, back spot, flyer) for which you wish to be
considered
2. INTERVIEW:
Please state the following:
o In one minute, please explain why you are interested in attending to The University of Oklahoma.
o High School/All Star and collegiate cheer are quite different as the college level involves an
increased time commitment, physical demand and level of responsibility. Please explain, in one
minute, 2 habits needed to ensure that you are able to fulfill all cheer commitments (20+ hours
per week), while maintaining a high level of academic excellence.
o The University of Oklahoma Spirit Program is guided by Sooner M.A.G.I.C. values which are the
cornerstone of our athletic department mission. In one minute, please explain which Sooner
M.A.G.I.C value you identify with the most. Please support your answer with examples.
o Spirit Program members are considered “ambassadors” of the University of Oklahoma. In one
minute, please explain what you think it means to be an “ambassador.” Please provide examples
on how you will uphold this expectation.
3. FIGHTSONG:
Please submit a video of you performing the relevant fight song:
o All Girl fight song link: https://youtu.be/e0nO7EnEdU0
- Tumbling if you can complete
- Stunt in video is not required
o Coed fight song link: https://youtu.be/_r3ECVNJJBM
- Tumbling if you can complete
- Stunt in video is not required
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4. TUMBLING:
Please submit a video of the following:
o A standing tuck or a standing full
o Optional additional standing tumbling
o A running tumbling pass
o Additional tumbling considerations:
- In an attempt to ease the demands of the video tryout process, skills can be taken from a
competition or other video you might already possess. Please identify where you are in the
video.
- Please use videos from the past 9 months, and skills that you can still complete – we will
require demonstration of these skills during the on-campus portion of the tryout.
- All tumbling skills are required to be performed without a spot. Please show the highest skill
level you can complete safely.
- Please know that double fulls are not permitted at the collegiate level. If you are sending a
previously filmed skill from a competition etc., it is acceptable to submit a double full. If you
are filming new skills, please limit to single fulls.
- Those submitting double fulls will only receive credit for single fulls.
5. STUNTING:
Please submit a video of the following:
o For All Girl and Coed, a basic skill that does not flip
o For All Girl and Coed, any additional skill
o Additional stunting considerations:
- In an attempt to ease the demands of the video tryout process, skills can be taken from a
competition or other video you might already possess.
- Please identify where you are in the video (location and stunt position).
- Please use videos from the past 9 months, and skills that you can still complete – we will
require demonstration of these skills during the on-campus portion of the tryout.
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STEP 4: VIRTUAL TRYOUT MEETING
We will be hosting a virtual tryout meeting using a video conferencing service called Zoom. This meeting is
scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Central Time. This meeting is encouraged, but not required.
Please download the Zoom app if you join the video meeting from a mobile phone. On your computer, please
copy the following Zoom Meeting Link to a browser: https://oklahoma.zoom.us/j/335105388
Please make sure your camera and microphone are on.
If you need call-in information (where you call from your phone rather than video chat in), use the one-tap
mobile information below.
One tap mobile numbers:
+17209289299,,335105388# US (Denver)
+19712471195,,335105388# US (Portland)
ADDITIONALINFORMATION
Please know, there is NOT a point system. The coaching staff determines final invitations and team selection.
All members of the squad will be required to attend UCA Summer Camp and attend work week during
summer 2020.
All current members of the squad must tryout each year.
Coaching staff reserves the right to conduct “walk on” tryouts at any point in time.
TRYOUTCHECKLIST
o Register for tryouts - https://ouspiritclinics.eventbrite.com
o Submit waiver (last page of this document)
o Submit copy of insurance card
o Submit copy of admissions letter
o Submit letter of recommendation
o Submit personal statement
o Submit resume
o Reviewed tryout attire expectations
SPIRITPROGRAMMAILINGADDRESS:
Phil O’NeillSpirit CoordinatorUniversity of Oklahoma Spirit Program180 W. BrooksNorman, OK 73019
SPIRITPROGRAMEMAILADDRESS:
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The University of Oklahoma Spirit Program
2019/2020 Season Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk and Release
I am aware of the physical activities and the dangers involved in participating in the clinics,
competitions, tryouts, related travel and all other activities of the University of Oklahoma Spirit Program. I am aware that such activities can be dangerous and involve risk of injuries, which may be serious, including without limitation, damage to joints, ligaments, muscles, bones, neck, spine and other parts of the body.
My participation in the above events and in all activities related to the above events is a voluntary act with full and complete knowledge of the risks involved. I hereby voluntarily assume all such risks associated with my participation in the above events.
Additionally, I agree to exonerate, save, indemnify, and hold harmless the OU Spirit Office, its employees, and volunteers; the University of Oklahoma, its officers, agents, and employees – including without limitation, equipment personnel, and physicians and other practitioners of the healing arts – from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, or demands of any kind and nature whatsoever, including without limitation, personal injury which may arise from or in connection with my participation in any activities related to the clinic or competition.
The terms of this document serve as an acknowledgement and assumption of risk and release for my heirs, estate, executioner, administrator, assignees, and all members of my family. I have read and understand this document and execute it as a free and voluntary act. Further, this document and the terms hereof are contractual and not a mere recital. _____________________________ _______________________ ______________ Participant Signature Name printed Date ________________________________ __________________________ ________________ Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18) Name printed Date
Emergency Contact Information
__________________________ _____________________ _________________ Contact Name Relationship Phone Please list any medications to which the participant is allergic or is currently taking. If participant is under medication, please check
to make sure he/she brings his/her medication and that he/she takes the prescribed dosage