CAVALIER CHEERLEADING

Cheerleading Interest Meeting
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
1:00pm
225 Zehmer Hall

Cheerleading Open Gym
Saturday, March 28, 2009
10:00am – 2:00pm
Racquetball Court #1

Cheerleading Tryouts
Friday, April 10, 2009 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:00am – 3:00pm
Greear Gym
Completed Spirit Application
Prior Cheering or Tumbling Experience Required – No Exceptions

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Tryout Information 09-10 | UVAW Cheerleader Application

About UVa-Wise Cheerleading

UVa-Wise Cheerleading is a growing program with a long standing tradition within the College and the Wise Community. UVa-Wise is a proud member of the Mid-South Conference and the Appalachian Athletic Conference

Cheerleading at UVa-Wise is a year-round sport, cheering during both football and basketball seasons. However, we also are seen at official College events, public appearances such as parades, social functions, cheer clinics, and community events.

The Cavaliers cheerleaders serve many purposes

• To direct and lead the student body in cheers at designated athletic events.
• To promote school spirit through group endeavor.
• To promote school pride and loyalty.
• UVa-Wise cheerleaders must be full-time students and maintain the appropriate grade point average.

Tryout Information

• Held during spring semester, usually in April or May.
• Tryouts consist of a two day, nine hours total
• Materials include cheers, chants, jumps, extension/cradle, and an optional stunt..
• Tumbling is not required, but highly recommended.
• $250 Fee if placed on the squad
• Mandatory Camps
  

Facts

• Cheer at home football games. (away games vary)
• Cheer at all home men's and women's basketball games.
• Participate in Homecoming activities. (Games, Parade, and Bonfire)
• Hold summer camps and the annual Lil' Cavs camp
• Participate in several community service events.
• Must maintain a GPA of 2.0
• Train at the Top Gun Cheerleading Academy in Church Hill, TN
  

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Squad Members 2008-2009
(click each cheerleader for her profile)

Julie Shortt - Captain
Alicia Richards
Heather Begley
Sarah Bentley
Kristina Bolling
Bianca Campell
Jessica Campbell
Kara Collins
Tiffany Harris
Danielle Hopkins
Kasi Hubbard
Dezarah Jessee
Shannes Johnson
Kendra Miller
Candra Patterson
Jamie Thacker
Kayla Tignor

Chelsie Lawson, Coach

2008-2009 Constitution | 2008-2009 Commitment Form | 2008 Practice Calendar |
2008 Football/Uniform Schdule

Contact: Chelsie Lawson , Cheerleading Coach

The University of Virginia's College at Wise
One College Ave.
Wise, VA 24293
Phone: 276-376-4540
E-mail: cml7u@uvawise.edu

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