INFORMATION ON JOINING THE CHEER TEAM

Click here to download the 2011-12 cheer application form.

The primary goal of every individual in this organization is to exemplify and enhance the true meaning of Lion Pride at Loyola Marymount University. The Cheer Team at Loyola Marymount University lends their support to LMU's athletic teams. The co-ed squad and mascot creates an exciting environment for Lions fans by cheering and entertaining.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the LMU Cheer Team, here are some things you need to know:

  • Being a member of the Cheer Team requires a yearlong commitment, with practices/camp starting before school begins (early August). As a member of the Cheer Team, your first priority must be the squad, placing second only to each individual's academics. Being a member of the squad must be a commitment above all other activities and work schedules.
  • No scholarships are available for squad members. Cheer is considered a non-scholarship sport.
  • Auditions for the LMU Cheer Team take place once a year. The audition date for 2011 is Saturday, April 30 at 8 a.m.. Click here to download the application form.(Adobe Reader required) If you reside out-of-state or in Northern California, you may audition by tape. Tapes are due by Friday, April 16. Please contact Karina Handeland at 310-258-8608 or khandela@lmu.edu for more information.
  • To audition for the LMU Cheer Team you must be a full-time student (12 units minimum) with a 2.0 GPA, or have proof of acceptance to the University prior to the audition date if you are an incoming freshman/transfer student.
  • Requirements include:

    Girls


    All female candidates will be responsible for the following material:

     

    Jumps:

    Toe touch

    Gymnastics:

    Standing back-handspring, round-off back-handspring (must be working on tuck)

    Cheer:

    Taught at tryouts

    Dance:

    Taught at tryouts - sideline/funk

    Stunts:

    Extension, liberty, heel stretch, arabesque, scorpion, scale, full downs (double full downs preferred). If you are not a flyer performing these skills; you must be an all-girl base able to base these skills.

     

     

    Guys


    All male candidates will be responsible for the following material:

    Jumps:

    Toe touch

    Gymnastics:

    Standing back-tuck, (must be working on or close to)

    Cheer:

    Taught at tryouts

    Stunts:

    Toss hands, walk up hands, extension,
    liberty
Thank you for your interest in the LMU Cheerleading program. For more information on the LMU Cheer Team, contact Karina Handeland, Spirit Advisor, at (310) 258-8608, or at khandela@lmu.edu.