FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University cheerleading head coach Kristin Lyming has announced that tryouts for the 2016-17 squad will be accepted from now until Sept. 14 (UPDATED).
 
Video submissions can be uploaded directly to Lyming at coachlyming@gmail.com. Tryouts will be accepted until Sept. 14, but are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible. Positions will be filled on a first selection basis. Members trying out must be accepted to, or are currently enrolled at and attending, NSU.
 
Students who are interested must include the following in their video:
•    A short intro including why you want to be a NSU cheerleader (1-2 min)
•    Standing tumbling
•    Running tumbling
•    1 toe touch plus 2 additional jumps
•    2 stunts in your position (base, top girl, coed, etc)
•    2 letters of recommendation (at least one from previous coach or boss preferred)
 
Please note that all skills should be performed on a dead floor (standard collegiate flooring, not spring floor). Additional skills may be shown on a spring floor or with a spot.
 
The requirements for the 2016-17 season are a minimum of a standing back handspring or tuck; round off back handspring or tuck; and at least one release stunt to the top (ball up, full up, tick up, rewind to sponge, etc).
 
Stunts can be performed coed or group stunt and should be performed with high school or college-aged students. Those that do not have one or any of those skill sets are welcome to submit a video to be considered for the NSU sideline team.
 
The NSU cheerleaders are the public relations ambassadors for the university and its athletic programs. The program thrives on increasing school spirit and fan attraction at games. The cheerleaders participate in a variety of community service activities, including but not limited to: the Special Olympics, Community Fest, pep rallies, local sponsor events and campus-wide events.
 
Practices and strength training are three times a week and will be determined on the basis of class schedules. Practices, strength training, and appearances are mandatory for all team members.