2024-2025 Tryout Information
For more information contact Coach Amanda Lowe at alowe@cn.edu or 865-582- 1041
For more information contact Coach Amanda Lowe at alowe@cn.edu
Tryouts will be held for the Carson-Newman University Cheerleading team, Dance team, and the Mascot (Talon) on April 12th -14th.
Tryout times:
Cheer:
April 12th: 4:00-6:00pm (registration begins at 4:00pm)
April 13th: 8:00am-12:30pm
April 14th: 1:00-4:00pm
Dance:
April 12th: 6:00-8:00pm (registration begins at 6:00pm)
April 13th: 2:30-7:00pm
April 14th: 1:00-4:00pm
Mascot:
April 15th: 5:30-8:00pm (registration will begin at 5:30pm)
April 16th: 6:00-8:00pm
The following are the list of requirements for each tryout:
Spirit Program Requirements (expected from all cheerleaders, dancers, and mascots):
· Acceptance letter to C-N
· Minimum 2.0 GPA
· Release waiver
· Copy of current physical
Cheerleading Requirements:
· Good form and techniques in the following jumps
o Toe touch
o Pike
o Front hurdler (right and left)
· Standing or running back handspring
o Other tumbling is highly encouraged and will benefit you in the scoring process
· Good stunt technique in the following stunts:
o Extension
o Lib
o Full cradle
o Elite stunts will be added to the score sheet this year. There are not any specific requirements for elite stunts but we are looking for people that show the potential to learn and execute harder skills. Some examples of elite stunts include a full up, roundoff up, back handspring up, rewind, inversions.
· Individual interview
Each cheerleader will be expected to participate in jumps, tumbling, stunting, signs, motions, and an individual interview. Cheerleaders will be scored in each category that will create a final score that will determine their placement on the team.
Cheerleaders need to wear the following:
· Grey, black, or white shorts
· Grey, black, or white fitted tank or t-shirt
· White cheerleading shoes (with white socks)
· White bow or ribbon
For more information contact Coach Amanda Lowe at alowe@cn.edu
Dance Team Requirements:
· Good form and technique in the following skills
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o Clean triple pirouette
o Right, left, and middle split
o Right, left, and middle leap
o Toe touch
o Turns in second (3 seconds into a double)
o Kicks
o Bonus skills are not required but are encouraged and will benefit you in the scoring process
· Solo (1 minute)
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o Choose a style of dance that highlights your personal skills and strengths.
o we are looking for your strengths and want to see your personality
· Game day material
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o Spiriting, motions, and sideline etiquette
· Individual interview
Each dancer will be scored on technique, performance, and overall impression in the above skills and categories. The scores from each section will be added together to determine the dancer’s placement on the team.
Dancers need to wear the following:
· Grey, black, or white leggings
· Grey, black, or white fitted tank
· Sneakers, jazz shoes, and turners
· Hair in a low ponytail or bun
For more information contact Coach Amanda Lowe at alowe@cn.edu
Mascot Requirements:
· Improvisation
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o Respond to any circumstance, use people or props around you, dance, and bring Talon to life!
· Skit (Will piece the skit together on the first day of tryouts with the help of current spirit squad members)
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o The skit needs to be 1-3 minutes. The skit should include dancing, props, and crowd involvement. Communicate the idea and make Talon seem alive!
· Individual interview
Each mascot will be scored on crowd appeal, originality/creativity, motions, walk, character development, and their interview. The scores from each section will be added together to determine the mascot’s placement on the team.
Mascots need to wear the following:
· T-shirt and shorts that allow movement
· Tennis shoes/sneakers
For more information contact Coach Amanda Lowe at alowe@cn.edu
Click Here to register for tryouts!
Carson-Newman Spirit Clinic and Tryout Liability Form
2023-24 Carson-Newman Spirit Squads Roster
| No.: |
Faith
Banner
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Sr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Maryville / |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.: |
Averiella
Barger
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Fr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Kingston / |
| No.: |
Haylee
Barnett
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Fr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Kingston / |
| No.: |
Allison
Bolinger
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Fr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Grenneville / |
| No.: |
Emma
Bowlin
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Jr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Jefferson City / |
| No.: |
Kara
Eldridge
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Jr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Jefferson City / |
| No.: |
Saydie
Flynn
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Jr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Seymour / |
| No.: |
Julia
Gibson
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Fr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Jefferson City / |
| No.: |
Emmalynn
Hamer
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Jr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Morristown / |
| No.: |
Bailey
Hasty
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Fr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Maryville / |
| No.: |
Hannahlynn
Henshaw
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Fr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Franklin / |
| No.: |
Zoie
Jarvis
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Fr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Abingdon / |
| No.: |
Rachel
Knight
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Fr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Seymour / |
| No.: |
Caitlyn
Loveday
|
Pos.: | Cl.: So | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Strawberry Plains / |
| No.: |
Crista
Nicely
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Fr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Rutledge / |
| No.: |
Ashlyn
Nickels
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Jr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Rutledge / |
| No.: |
Lily
Norton
|
Pos.: | Cl.: So | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Johnson City / |
| No.: |
Sarah
Pippin
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Sr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Waxhaw / |
| No.: |
Tenley
Riddle
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Fr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Maryville / |
| No.: |
Mckenzie
Ruehling
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Fr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Maryville / |
| No.: |
Ella
Tallman
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Jr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Knoxville / |
| No.: |
Cassie
Walker
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Fr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Bean Station / |
| No.: |
Emma
Webb
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Jr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Maryville / |
| No.: |
Olivia
Whaley
|
Pos.: | Cl.: So | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Pigeon Forge / |
| No.: |
Nyana
Whitelaw
|
Pos.: | Cl.: Jr | Ht.: | Wt.: | Hometown/High School: Brownsville / |