Evaluations will be based upon the following criteria.

SPIRIT (required) :

1. Teamwork - ability to work in groups
2. Leadership ability
3. Friendly disposition
4. Smiles throughout clinics and tryouts

CHEER & DANCE (required):  

1. Learn a Floor Cheer – you will learn this at the clinic
2. Learn two - five sideline chants – you will learn these at the clinic
3. Learn the IU fight song and school song (tentative)

PARTNER STUNTS:

Some basic stunts and mounts may be taught at the clinic for evaulation during the tryout.

TUMBLING & GYMNASTICS:

Cartwheels, round-offs, hand springs (front, back running, standing), flips, and any other tumbling ability will be tested. Please note it is not expected that everyone be a gymnast, however for those who do not score as well on their tumbling must score very well on the cheers, chants, and dance routine to compensate for a lack of tumbling skill. 

MISCELANEOUS ITEMS MUST BE DONE BEFORE CLINIC: 

1. Completed Application turned in by Friday, July 18
2. Call to confirm your participation at 219-980-6686 or 219-741-5601 by Thursday, July 17
3. Proper Attire (see below)

REQUIRED DRESS FOR TRYOUTS & CLINIC (no exceptions, anything other than the required attire will result in a lower score):

FEMALES 

1. Plain White T-Shirt Or Tank Top (No lettering and No bar midriffs or bellies showing please).
2. Black Cheer/Plain Shorts.
3. White Ankle Socks .
4. Clean White Tennis Shoes.
5. White Hair Ribbon if your hair is long enough. Long and medium length hair must be pulled back off the face and secured.
6. No visible body piercings or tatoos.

MEN

1. White T-Shirt (No Lettering)
2. Black Shorts
3. White Shoes
4. White Ankle Socks
5. No facial hair - must be clean shaven.