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2022-2023 Leatherneck Cheerleading Tryouts 


Tryouts for the 2022-2023 cheerleading team will be held June 4 and 5 from 9 a.m.–7 p.m., at the Brophy Hall gym.
Candidates are only required to attend one tryout date.
Tryouts will consist of learning required material taught during tryouts, tumbling, stunting and jumps. Candidates will be evaluated on motions, tumbling, stunts, overall personality, and crowd engagement. Leatherneck cheerleading will choose the best all-around representatives for Western Illinois University.
All applicants must complete the following and submit via email to Coach Cremer, cheerleading@wiu.edu by Tuesday, May 31.
All applicants must reserve their tryout spot in advance, day of applicants will not be accepted.
1. Tryout application; If the applicant is under the age of 18 must be signed by a parent/guardian
2. Proof of full-time enrollment (12 hrs) at WIU; Transfer or incoming freshman proof of acceptance to WIU
3. Waiver
4. Copy of insurance (front & back)
5. Proof of GPA
6. Copy of physical exam from the past 3 months
7. $25 tryout fee (mailed to WIU Cheerleading, 1 University Circle, Western Hall 103, Macomb, IL 61455) For more information or questions, contact Coach Cremer at cheerleading@wiu.edu.


2022-2023 Leatherneck Cheerleading Required Tryout Attire


Female attire: Solid colored shorts/spandex and sports bra top. No writing/advertisement on clothing other than WIU paraphernalia. Hair half up with a bow towards the back (sides pulled back, no hair around face, no bangs, no ponytails, very clean, no stray pieces, must not fall out). Game day makeup. Athletic/cheer shoes.
Male attire: Solid colored athletic t-shirt and gym shorts, no writing/advertisement on clothing other than WIU paraphernalia. Clean cut hair style, no facial hair. Athletic/cheer shoes.

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