How to become a member of the 2008-2009 Baylor Spirit Squads?
Step One: Application and fee Click here to Download Selection Process Application for all students entering Baylor in Fall 2008 or a current Baylor student and mail it along with a $25.00 check to Baylor University Spirit Squads 150 bear Run Waco, Texas 76711 (for Clinics and Selection Process) *$25.00 is to be paid for each clinic and the Selection Process Click here to Download Participant release-Risk Management form
Step Two: Attend Optional Interest Clinic (each clinic you attend is $25.00) 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ferrell Center Must have application (see above) Must have Participant release-Risk Management form (see above) Yell Leaders will learn the Baylor Fight Song, Stunt, and Tumble Songleaders will learn the Baylor Fight Song, Technical moves Mascots will work in costume
Step Three: Sign Up for Selection Process What does the Selection process include?
Step One: Attend the Mandatory Meeting
Provide proof of health insurance (copy of your card at the Mandatory meeting) You will be signed up after we receive your application and fee
Step Two: Interview process
Click here to Download Interview questions (bring questions to interview) Interview times can be set up by emailing Susie Oliver at Susie_Oliver@baylor.edu Step Three: Fitness Test (pass/fail test and you must pass all 3 parts to continue in the selection process) Friday, April 4 at 4: 00 p.m. at the Ferrell Center (Wear running shoes) Complete a one mile run within 9 minutes Perform 35 crunches within 1 minute Perform 20 push ups within 1 minute
Step Four: Attend Selection Mandatory Clinics for All Spirit Squad members:
Additional Clinic for Songleaders-learn and practice skills
Optional Open gym for All Girl
Step Five: Skills Evaluation
All Girl Yell Leaders Sunday, April 6
Songleaders Saturday, April 5
Mascots Sunday, April 6 Step Six: The selection process will conclude after the skills evaluation with a panel of judges that may include the Director of Spirit and Athletic Traditions, Cheer coach, Songleader coach, and outside evaluator(s) that will use information from each step mentioned above to make the determination of what is the best fit for each team. The overall attitude and ability to work with others as demonstrated through this process along with their potential to be an outstanding Ambassador for Baylor will also be a contributing factor in the final decision making process. All decisions are final. The results will be posted on the outside door of the Ferrell Center as soon as they have been determined. The entire Selection Process is closed to the public. Thank you for respecting our guidelines. In the event that you are unable to attend the Selection Process you will need to contact Susie Oliver, Director of Spirit and Athletic Traditions, no later than March 15, 2008. Baylor Co-Ed Yell Leaders and Songleaders for 2008-2009 will have a Celebration and Sizing Meeting on Saturday, April 5 at 8:00 p.m. at the Ferrell Center. Please, only newly selected members may attend. Baylor All-Girl Yell Leaders and Mascots for 2008-2009 will have a Celebration and Sizing Meeting on Sunday, April 6 at 8:00 p.m. at the Ferrell Center. Please, only newly selected members may attend.
What should you wear? Women will need to keep in mind that appearance will also be judge throughout the Selection Process and you should appear at all events with appropriate make-up and hair style. Men will need to keep in mind that appearance will also be judged throughout the Selection Process and you should appear at all events with hair appropriately styled and clean shaven. All tattoos should remain covered at all times! Absolutely NO jewelry should be worn at any event with the exception of the interview. Please do NOT wear clothing with logos on them especially those from other schools. Baylor or BU on your clothing is fine for clinics and fitness testing Please no gum
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